Superb synergy of jasmine, green tea and luscious lichee fruit. Sweet fruit finish.
Luxury Ingredients: Green tea, Jasmine petals, Natural flavors (Organic Compliant)
Tea(s) From:
China
Antioxidant Level: High
Caffeine Content:
Low
Shelf Life: 10 years unopened, 2 years after opening.
HOT BREWING METHOD ( Ideal Brewing Temperature: 85ºC/185ºF
):
Bring filtered or freshly drawn cold water to a rolling boil. Place 1 slightly heaping teaspoon of loose tea for each 7-9oz / 200-260ml of fluid volume in 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).
ICED TEA BREWING METHOD:
Place 1 slightly heaping teaspoons of herbal tea into a teapot for each serving required. Using filtered or freshly drawn cold water, boil and pour 6-7oz/170-200ml per serving over the herbal tea. Cover and let steep for 5-10 minutes. Add hot tea to a 12oz/375ml acrylic glass filled with ice, straining the tea. Garnish and sweeten to taste. A rule of thumb when preparing fresh brewed herb & fruit tea is to increase the strength of hot tea since it will be poured over ice and diluted.
HISTORY:
Nowhere else in China is the mix of the old and new as visible to the casual observer as it is in Shanghai. In recent years, this massive city of 14.5 million souls has seen its skyline grow from the rooftops of the low-rise Shikumen, Shanghai's traditional 3 story townhouses, to the frantic heights of some of the world's tallest sky-scrapers. Quite literally, Shanghai is a city on the rise. However, even with all the newfound hustle and bustle, Shanghai's citizens still find time to relax and enjoy a few cups of tea with friends and family from time to time.
One of the newer places to sit and pass a lazy Saturday is ironically also one of the oldest parts of the city. The ancient neighborhood of Xintiandi, which had fallen on hard times during China's communist years, was recently reinvented as an über-trendy car-free zone. Visitors can stroll the narrow streets, explore ancient alleyways and stop at one of the many café's to sip tea as people have done in the area for hundreds of years. One of the more popular teas in the neighborhood is this delightful blend of lichee and jasmine. In the same way that recent developments in the city have added a dose of color and new life into the landscape, the addition of juicy tart lichee and ethereal jasmine infuse the grassy green leaves with an added brightness and touch of pizzazz. The flavor of the tea is incredible - tangy notes of lichee dance above the exotic tones of jasmine intertwined with touches of honey, citrus and green apple. From the first sip you'll understand what makes it so popular. A tea best enjoyed with friends!
