Country of Origin: Sri Lanka Grade: OP
(Orange Pekoe)
Altitude: 4800-7600 ft Manufacture
Type: Orthodox
Information: Our favorite Monk’s blend is medium
bodied and flavorful with piquant Ceylon character. Blended with natural flavor
oils of vanilla and grenadine, which impart a smooth and unique heavenly
flavor. Monk’s blend is certainly a ‘mysterious’ blend despite being a
delicious mixture of grenadine and vanilla. Perhaps first created by Tibetan
monks – infused with universal life energy, this tea is a perfect all day
treat; sweet and toasty with a touch of dryness and a subtle bouquet.
Originally, it is believed that this blend was developed by monks to support
their life’s desires, especially the work that they did all by hand. Tea is an
item that these monks considered good for the soul. Franciscan monks used to
drink this tea to keep them awake during long periods of meditation. It is fair
to say that this is an ancient and harmonious blend, as it is also used by
Buddhist and Taoist monks.
Hot tea brewing method: Bring freshly drawn cold water
to a rolling boil. Place 1 teaspoon of tea for each cup into the teapot. Pour
the boiling water into the teapot. Cover and let steep for 3-7 minutes
according to taste (the longer the steeping time the stronger the tea). Even
though milk and a dash of sugar help enhance the flavor character on this tea,
it is perfectly acceptable to consume this tea ‘straight-up’
Iced tea-brewing method: (to make 1 liter/quart): Place 6
teaspoons of tea into a teapot or heat resistant pitcher. Pour 1 1/4 cups of
freshly boiled water over the tea. Steep for 5 minutes. Quarter fill a serving
pitcher with cold water. Pour the tea into your serving pitcher straining the
leaves. Add ice and top-up the pitcher with cold water. Garnish and sweeten to
taste. Please note that this tea may tend to go cloudy or ‘milky’ when poured
over ice; a perfectly normal characteristic of some high quality black teas and
nothing to worry about!
Ingredients: Black tea, Calendula petals,
Daisy white, Marigold petals, Natural flavors.