Country of Origin: India Grade:
Pekoe Fannings (Certified Organic)
Region: Assam Manufacture
Type: CTC
Cup Characteristics: A full-bodied
malty character, takes milk very well.
Infusion: Bright, coppery color.
Certifying Information: CERTIFYING BODY: SKAL
International, The Netherlands REFERENCE NUMBER: CA 1040P-O
Information: Organic tea is produced without
the input of chemical fertilizers or pesticides and herbicides. Unfortunately
the yield per acre is lower and quite often quality can suffer compared to when
fertilizers and others inputs are utilized. Nevertheless with good
manufacturing techniques the cup characteristics can be maintained at a very
high level - such is the case with this tea. This tea is a classic top quality Assam, very full bodied and tending ‘juicy’. Quite often milk is used to tone down the
strength of the tea since milk gives the tea a smoothness that is very pleasant
and highlights the malty notes.
Hot tea brewing Method: Bring freshly
drawn cold water to a rolling boil. Place 1 teaspoon of tea for each cup into
teapot. Add boiling water, cover and let steep 3 - 7 minutes. Can add milk and
sugar to taste.
Cold tea brewing method: (to make 1
liter/quart): Place 6 teaspoons of tea in a heat resistant pitcher. Add 1¼ cups
freshly boiled water. Steep 5 minutes. Quarter fill a serving pitcher with ice
water. Add steeped tea and fill with ice water. Garnish and sweeten to taste.
(Please note: Top quality tea may cloud when iced (its OK) due to their
naturally high flavonoid/polyphenol levels).