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| 100 g | $11.00 / per cup $0.22 | |
| 250 g | $21.39 / per cup $0.17 | |
| 500 g | $32.39 / per cup $0.12 | |
| 1 kg | $61.11 / per cup $0.12 | |
Introducing a tea blend created in honor of the Pied Piper of Saipan. Never heard of him? Don't feel too badly, most haven't. Unlike the Brothers Grimm's Pied Piper of Hamlin who led a village-full of children to their deaths with his pipe skills, Saipan's version led many Japanese soldiers to surrender using his language skills, and in doing so, saved their lives.
The Pied Piper of Saipan was actually a man named PFC Guy Louis Gabaldon, a United States Marine stationed on Saipan, now part of the US Commonwealth Marinara island chain, during the famous 1944 Battle of Saipan. At the time, because of its close proximity to Japan, Saipan was considered an essential capture by the American Forces. They needed the island as an airbase for their formidable, but short ranged, Flying Fortress bombers, an integral component of their planned invasion of Japan.
Clearly, the Japanese didn't want to give up the island easily and stationed many troops there. While on the island, PFC Gabaldon devised a unique, but simple method of convincing these troops to turn themselves in. He would stand by the entrance of their hideouts and call out in broken Japanese ‰ÛÏCome out, and you will not be killed! I assure you will be well treated. We do not want to kill you!" This simple method led to the surrender of more than 1500 troops, the largest ever captured single-handedly. For his efforts, PFC Gabaldon was awarded the Silver Star Medal, which in later years was upgraded to the Navy Cross Medal.
We've developed this blend not to glorify war, but to hope for peace. We began with a very flavorful, slightly grassy Sencha style Japanese green tea, manufactured in China according to Japanese standards. This broad-leafed tea infuses a wonderfully pale liquor that takes flavoring very well. To this we added Hibiscus petals, considered a sign of peace and tranquility in many parts of the world, and delicately scented Osmanthus petals. The resulting cup tends sweetish with notes of grass, peach and a smooth finish. Quite simply a fabulous tea. Brew a pot and give peace a chance.
Tea Type: Green / Organic
Country: China
Region: Fujian Province
Grade: Japan Sencha style
Altitude: 1500 feet above sea level
Manufacturer Type: Steamed green tea
Ingredients: Green tea, Hibiscus petals, Natural flavors
Cup Characteristics: Tart hibiscus is softened by peachy Osmanthus notes. Positively overflowing with goodness - perfect tea.
Infusion: Pale green / yellow
Brewing Hot
Traditional method (see note below): When preparing by the cup, this tea can be used repeatedly - about 3 times. The secret is to use water that is about 180F/82C. Place 1 slightly heaping teaspoon in your cup let the tea steep for about 3 minutes and then begin enjoying a cup of enchantment - do not remove the leaves from the cup. Adding milk and sugar is not recommended. Once the water level is low - add more water, and so on and so on - until the flavor of the tea is exhausted. Look at the pattern of the leaves in the brew, not only do they foretell your fortune but you can see the bud and shoots presenting themselves, looking like they are about to be plucked.
Modern Method: Bring filtered or freshly drawn cold water to a rolling boil. Place 1 slightly heaping teaspoon of loose tea, 1 tea bag or 1 Q3 single serve packet 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). Adding milk or sugar is not recommended.
Note: Traditionally, the recommendation has been that green tea be brewed at 180F/82C. Regretfully, modern society makes it necessary to consider that water may not be free of harmful bacteria and other impurities. Therefore you need to boil water to kill bacteria. If you wish to use traditional brewing temperatures bring the water to a boil and allow it to cool to the desired brewing temperature -it's the food safe thing to do!
Brewing Cold
Iced tea brewing method (Pitcher): (to make 1 liter/quart): Place 6 slightly heaping teaspoons of loose tea, 6 tea bags or 6 Q3 single serve packets into a teapot or heat resistant pitcher. Using filtered or freshly drawn cold water, boil and pour 1 1/4 cups/315ml over the tea. Steep for 5 minutes. Quarter fill a serving pitcher with cold water. Pour the tea into your serving pitcher straining the tea or removing the tea bags. Add ice and top-up the pitcher with cold water. A rule of thumb when preparing fresh brewed iced tea is to increase the strength of hot tea since it will be poured over ice and diluted with cold water. (Note: Some luxury quality teas may turn cloudy when poured over ice. This is a sign of luxury quality and nothing to worry about!)
Iced tea brewing method (Individual Serving): Place 1 slightly heaping teaspoon of loose tea, 1 tea bag or 1 Q3 single serve packet 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 tea. Cover and let steep for 5 minutes. Add hot tea to a 12oz/375ml acrylic glass filled with ice, straining the tea or removing the bags. Not all of the tea will fit, allowing for approximately an additional 1/2 serving. A rule of thumb when preparing fresh brewed iced tea is to increase the strength of hot tea since it will be poured over ice and diluted. (Note: Some luxury quality teas may turn cloudy when poured over ice. This is a sign of luxury quality and nothing to worry about!)
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