| ADD TO CART | ||
|---|---|---|
| 100 g | $11.06 / per cup $0.22 | |
| 250 g | $21.51 / per cup $0.17 | |
| 500 g | $32.57 / per cup $0.13 | |
| 1 kg | $61.45 / per cup $0.12 | |
Kiwi Melon tea. Sounds absolutely delicious doesn't it? The name just rolls off the tongue. But would you say the same thing about Muskmelon and Chinese Goosebury tea? Well, you almost had to. You see, before some quick thinking New Zealand marketing specialists developed the name "Kiwi", the oblong juicy green fruit was known by its original name, Chinese Gooseberry. The change came about in order to get around the high export tariffs that were placed on berries at the time. A similar fate befell the Muskmelon. It is rumored that the name was shortened to "Melon", by a New York City advertising man in the 1950's who felt that the term Muskmelon was too sexy for the North American market. Whichever name you choose to go with, we think you'll find that the only descriptor needed for this tea is "delicious".
Well, that and perhaps the words, "refreshing", "subtle", "tart", and "delicately pungent." Brew some yourself and observe how the sweet flavors of kiwi and melon blend seamlessly together in the cup. As well, as you may have already surmised, this is one of our best blends for making iced tea. In fact, it's so good over ice that we developed a word to describe just how good it is: suprakiwimelicioso! Ok maybe not, but it does make a great iced tea.
Tea Type: Black
Country: Sri Lanka
Region: Nuwara Eliya, Dimbula or Uva districts
Grade: OP (Orange Pekoe)
Altitude:4800 - 7600 feet above sea level
Manufacturer Type: Orthodox
Ingredients: Luxury black tea, Blackberry leaves, Freeze dried kiwi, Natural dried mango, Freeze dried mango, Natural flavors.
Cup Characteristics: Sweet notes with fresh fruit highlights and aroma. Great when garnished with a cinnamon stick
Infusion: Bright and coppery.
Brewing Hot
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.
Brewing Cold
(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. [A rule of thumb when preparing fresh brewed iced tea is to double the strength of hot tea since it will be poured over ice and diluted cold water]. 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!
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