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).