{"title":"Green Tea","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"edo-genmaicha-gisakone-green-tea","title":"EDO GENMAICHA GISAKONE","description":"","brand":"The Specialist Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"100 g","offer_id":48311032971509,"sku":"625-100","price":23.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":48311033004277,"sku":"625-250","price":55.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":48311033037045,"sku":"625-50","price":100.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":48311033069813,"sku":"625-1000","price":182.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/7569\/2021\/files\/625.jpg?v=1782245630"},{"product_id":"bancha-yoko-green-tea","title":"BANCHA YOKO","description":"","brand":"The Specialist Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"100 g","offer_id":48311033168117,"sku":"624-100","price":20.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":48311033200885,"sku":"624-250","price":48.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":48311033233653,"sku":"624-500","price":87.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":48311033266421,"sku":"624-1000","price":159.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/7569\/2021\/files\/624.jpg?v=1782245631"},{"product_id":"antioxidant-citron-green-wellness-tea","title":"ANTIOXIDANT CITRON GREEN","description":"","brand":"The Specialist Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"100 g","offer_id":48311033364725,"sku":"623-100","price":23.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":48311033397493,"sku":"623-250","price":55.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":48311033430261,"sku":"623-500","price":100.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":48311033463029,"sku":"623-1000","price":182.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/7569\/2021\/files\/623.jpg?v=1782245632"},{"product_id":"golden-mountain-needle-green-tea","title":"GOLDEN MOUNTAIN NEEDLE","description":"\u003cp\u003eSlightly piquant with an almost sweet honey-like full green tea flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe best Sichuan teas come from the central mountain peak of Mount Meng and this tea is grown on the southern and eastern slopes of this mountain. The heavy mists that surround Mount Meng and volcanic soils provide ideal growing conditions for the special tea. A Ching dynasty record states that on one of the peaks in this mountain area there were 7 tea trees where a monk named Sweet Dew managed to gather only ninety leaves per year and made a most delicious tea. Though this is hard to believe, special tea from this mountain peak has always been scarce and is highly prized by connoisseurs everywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe method of manufacture of this tea is quite interesting. The tealeaves are only plucked during the last 2 weeks of March and must be plucked before the rising sun dries the misty dew on the early morning leaves. The leaves are plucked every day and only new leaves that are less than 20 mm long are used. These leaves are lightly rolled to break the cells every so slightly, immediately steamed to stop any possibility of fermentation and then painstakingly hand formed and pressed before final drying. The result is an early morning fresh green tea with wonderful flavor and extremely pale liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sichuan Province\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Special handmade needle tea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1500 ft. above sea level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Type: \u003c\/strong\u003eSpecial handmade process\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Luxury green tea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCup Characteristics: \u003c\/strong\u003eSlightly piquant with an almost sweet honey-like full green tea flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright - the infusion tends clear and light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Hot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional 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 180'F\/82'C. 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eModern 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.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eNote: Traditionally, the recommendation has been that green tea be brewed at 180'F\/82'C. 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!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Cold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIced 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!)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIced 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!)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Specialist Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"100 g","offer_id":48311034609909,"sku":"451-100","price":16.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":48311034642677,"sku":"451-250","price":38.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":48311034675445,"sku":"451-500","price":71.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":48311034708213,"sku":"451-1000","price":128.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/7569\/2021\/files\/451.jpg?v=1782245642"},{"product_id":"badaling-yellow-tea","title":"BADALING YELLOW","description":"A premium early spring tea perfect for all day sipping. The cup is smooth, refreshing, and clean. \u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis wonderful tea, although it comes from Yunnan province, actually gets its name from the world famous Badaling section of the Great Wall of China - if you've ever been to China, you can't miss it. Built during the Ming dynasty, Badaling was the first portion of the wall to be restored for the purposes of tourism. It's magnificent towers and great masses of brick stretch along a range of mountains at an elevation of 1000 meters through five counties northwest of Beijing. The name Badaling, translates literally as \"stretches in all directions,\" and comes from this geographical position.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSo, how did a tea originating in Yunnan, located to the south of Badaling, end up sharing its name? Well, it's quite a long story. In fact, it is such a long story that our Master Taster, when he first heard it, seated around a kerosene cook-stove in a Yunnan mountain village, stayed seated on his overturned basket for 6 hours. Obviously we can't tell the whole story here. But it goes something like this. A Yunnan girl, the daughter of a local tea farmer who lived about 300 years ago fell in love with a young guard on leave from his post near the Badaling wall. The young man reciprocated her love and the two decide to marry. His plans however did not impress his commander in any way shape or form; he had signed on for a 15 year contract. The young guard was made to return to Badaling, where he pined for his sweetheart for the next 5 years. With another 5 years to go, he could stand the heartache no more and decided to make a break for it. Packing up one cool spring night, he crept off into the forest near the wall. Tragically, his commander captured him and had him beheaded. Upon questioning the young guard's barrack mates, the commander learned of his plan to try and escape to be with his beloved. The commander, as you may have already guessed, was a cruel man, and so sent the young guard's body back to Yunnan in a pine box. The girl received the pine box from Badaling just as she and her father were processing a recent harvest of Meng Ding Huang Ya, their prized grade of yellow tea. As she wept, her tears fell on the baskets of freshly plucked leaf. Seeing her sorrow, the girl's father declared that henceforth, his prize tea would be known as Badaling Yellow in honor of the young guard. The rest as they say is history, and as we mentioned, a much longer story. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne sip of this superb tea will tell you that the farmer couldn't have picked a finer tea upon which to bestow the honor. Hand picked, hand sorted, and hand processed, Badaling Yellow is a wonderfully light tea with a smooth flavor perfect at any time of day. One can almost taste the history in the refreshing, clean cup. The infusion has a profound depth with a slight grassiness, and nutty undertones that become more pronounced with each sip. Before brewing, note the slight waxy quality of the leaf, the result of the unique hand process - each tiny sprout measures roughly 5 mm in length - truly a beautiful tea. Raise a steaming cup today in memory of lost love.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yunnan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Meng Ding Huang Ya\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5000' ft. above sea level\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi fermented and handmade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green tea, yellow tea manufacture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCup Characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e A premium early spring tea perfect for all day sipping. The cup is smooth, refreshing, and clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright, golden infusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Hot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional 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 180'F\/82'C. 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eModern 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.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eNote: Traditionally, the recommendation has been that green tea be brewed at 180'F\/82'C. 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!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Cold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIced 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!)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIced 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!)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Specialist Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"100 g","offer_id":48311034740981,"sku":"440-100","price":42.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":48311034773749,"sku":"440-250","price":98.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":48311034806517,"sku":"440-500","price":180.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":48311034839285,"sku":"440-1000","price":326.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/7569\/2021\/files\/440.jpg?v=1782245643"},{"product_id":"ginger-green-wellness-tea","title":"GINGER GREEN WELLNESS","description":"Exceptional green tea flavor with sweet ginger finish. Just like a walk through a tea estate in the middle of a Bangkok ginger market. (If one existed!)\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for a spicy antioxidant boost? Look no further! Ginger Green Hi^Antiox not only brings you the antioxidant punch of Kenyan green and Japan Sencha teas, both known for their high polyphenol counts, but also the goodness of pure dried ginger. So, what's so good about ginger? We're glad you asked. In addition to having an exceptional antioxidant count of its own, ginger has been considered as something of a panacea for millennia in almost every corner of the globe. In ancient Chinese medical texts, ginger was reported to cure everything from coughs to the common cold. The ancient Romans baked ginger into bread and ate it at the end of meals to aid digestion. In India, ginger to this day is made into a paste that is rubbed on the temples to ease headaches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIs there anything ginger can't do?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWell, ginger can't blend itself into a fabulous green tea blend. (That's where we come in.) So, why did we choose to blend the two green teas that we did? Again, we're glad you asked. Our research, conducted at Canada's University of Guelph, indicated that teas grown at the high altitudes both the Koisabei Dryer Mouth and Japan Sencha are grown at exhibit higher than usual antioxidant counts. It appears that the direct sunlight at such altitudes combined with the clear, pure air boosts leaf photosynthesis, which in turn boosts antioxidant levels -a true win\/win situation. The result is a wonderfully smooth, slightly grassy green tea layered by the delicate spice of fresh ginger -a refreshing cup that's sure to put some spice in your step!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kenya, Japan, Thailand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kericho, Shizuoka, Sing Buri\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sencha\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2500', 1000', 500' ft. above sea level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orthodox\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Luxury green tea, Natural dried ginger, Natural dried calendula + sunflower petals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCup Characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceptional green tea flavor with sweet ginger finish. Just like a walk through a tea estate in the middle of a Bangkok ginger market. (If one existed!)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich green -mixed displaying natural tea format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Hot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen preparing by the cup, this tea can be used repeatedly - about 3 times. The secret is to use water that is about 180'F or 90'C. Place about 1-1 1\/2 teaspoons 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. Once the water level is low - add more water, and so on and so on - until the flavor of the tea is exhausted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Cold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(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 with cold water.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Specialist Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"100 g","offer_id":48311035363573,"sku":"309-100","price":20.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":48311035396341,"sku":"309-250","price":48.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":48311035429109,"sku":"309-500","price":87.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":48311035461877,"sku":"309-1000","price":159.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/7569\/2021\/files\/309.jpg?v=1782245647"},{"product_id":"mate-cancheada-green-herbal-tea","title":"MATE CANCHEADA GREEN","description":"True gaucho flavor tending slightly bitter and wild. Mate is rich in mateine and was used as caffeine in Latin America before the advent of coffee. It remains very popular in Argentina and Brazil. \u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGetting on the bad side of the Spanish Inquisition was definitely not a positive experience. People judged guilty of heresy found themselves in all sorts of shall we say, \"uncomfortable\" positions - stretched over the rack for example. Anyone and anything could come under scrutiny as a possible offence against the Catholic Church - even unfamiliar or \"questionable\" exotic foods. Once the Inquisition's reach extended to Spanish holdings in the New World, Peru in particular, the consumption of mate amongst the native inhabitants was deemed questionable. Jesuits sent to missions deep in the countryside found people drinking what the Spanish called the \"Herb from Paraguay\" in copious amounts. They felt that the habit might be dangerous and in 1610 presented the herb to the Tribunal of the Holy Inquisition in Lima. Thankfully, mate was found perfectly fit for human consumption. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs the Jesuits became more familiar with the herb they began to promote its use as an alternative to \u003cem\u003echicha, \u003c\/em\u003ean alcoholic drink made from the fruit of the \u003cem\u003ealgarrobo\u003c\/em\u003e (carob tree). To this end the Jesuits became the first people to cultivate mate on plantations they developed on the grounds of their missions. (Previously mate was harvested wild from the jungles.) In 1645 they received permission to trade mate commercially and subsequently also became the first people to make real money from the herb. Their domination of the trade continued until 1767 when they were expelled from the country. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy the 1800s, enjoyment of Mate had become immensely popular throughout South America. Travelers' accounts from the period describe the traditions and customs that had arisen to dictate how it was to be served and drunk. Thomas Woodbine Hinchliff, a British visitor wrote the following in 1863: \"Up the country in every shepherd's hut where a traveler stops to rest himself and his horse, the good woman of the house instantly retires to make mate for the new visitor, who would be considered something of a barbarian if he declined the delicacy... \" Depending on how mate was served, it was called by various names. Without sugar it was called mate \u003cem\u003ecimarron. \u003c\/em\u003eBrewed cold it was known as mate \u003cem\u003eterer̩\u003c\/em\u003e and with milk and sugar mate \u003cem\u003emisqui\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday the popularity of drinking mate continues to grow, especially in North America. As it does, the number of varieties available on international markets likewise increases -this unfermented green mate Cancheada is a fabulous example. The cup is raw, with slightly bitter overtones and imparts a world of history with each sip.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herbal \/ Green\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brazil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mato Grosso\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cancheada\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e Below 1000 ft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Luxury green mate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCup Characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e True gaucho flavor tending slightly bitter and wild. Mate is rich in mateine and was used as caffeine in Latin America before the advent of coffee. It remains very popular in Argentina and Brazil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tending light and yellowish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Hot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring freshly drawn cold water to a rolling boil. Place 1 teaspoon of tea for each cup into a teapot. Fill with boiled water. Cover and let steep for 3-7 minutes according to taste (the longer it steeps the stronger the tea).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Cold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(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 with cold water].\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Specialist Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"100 g","offer_id":48311035920629,"sku":"295-100","price":19.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":48311035953397,"sku":"295-250","price":45.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":48311035986165,"sku":"295-500","price":83.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":48311036018933,"sku":"295-1000","price":151.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/7569\/2021\/files\/295.jpg?v=1782245651"},{"product_id":"sendai-lemon-green-decaf-tea","title":"SENDAI LEMON GREEN DECAF","description":"As a hot tea it is refreshing and lively, as an iced tea - Ooh la la! - need we say more!\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe bamboo leaves rustle, rustle,\u003cbr\u003eshaking away in the eaves.\u003cbr\u003eThe stars go twinkle, twinkle;\u003cbr\u003eGold and silver grains of sand.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSo goes a famous old poem, central to the Tanabata Festival that takes place annually in Sendai, a city of 1 million located in Japan's \u003cem\u003eTohoku\u003c\/em\u003e, or northeast region. The festival is a very romantic one that celebrates the meeting of the princess Orihime, daughter of the Sky King and her beloved Hikoboshi, a lowly cowherd. The story goes that Orihime and Hikoboshi wanted to marry, but were forbidden to do so by Orihime's father. Instead, he made a concession that would allow them to meet once a year on opposite banks of the Milky Way. (The meeting occurs on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month of the lunisolar calendar.) Since the two lovers are in actual fact stars, the meeting can only be celebrated at night under the bright canopy of the heavens -upping the romance factor considerably. During the nighttime, as the poem illustrates, breezes blow the bamboo leaves and the stars twinkle like grains of sand on the banks of the Milky Way.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs with all festivals in Japan, the Sendai Tanabata festival is a great time for drinking tea! To do our part, we've created this fabulous blend of green tea and lemon to commemorate the undying nature of the love shared by the star-crossed couple. As your kettle brews, we're going to make a prediction: you are about to follow in love... with your next cup of tea! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Decaf \/ Green\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hunan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan Sencha style\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1500' ft. above level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pan fired\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Decaffeinated green tea, Lemon grass, Ground oven dried lemon + Lime pieces, Calendula + Sunflower petals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCup Characteristics: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs a hot tea it is refreshing and lively, as an iced tea -Ooh la la! -need we say more!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright and green\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Hot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTraditional method \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e(see note below)\u003c\/em\u003e: When preparing by the cup, this tea can be used repeatedly - about 3 times. The secret is to use water that is about 180'F\/82'C. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eModern Method:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: Traditionally, the recommendation has been that green tea be brewed at 180'F\/82'C. 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! \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Cold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIced tea brewing method (\u003cem\u003ePitcher\u003c\/em\u003e):\u003c\/strong\u003e (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!)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIced tea brewing method (\u003cem\u003eIndividual Serving)\u003c\/em\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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!)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Specialist Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"100 g","offer_id":48311084843253,"sku":"492-100","price":14.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":48311084876021,"sku":"492-250","price":34.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":48311084908789,"sku":"492-500","price":62.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":48311084941557,"sku":"492-1000","price":113.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/7569\/2021\/files\/492.jpg?v=1782245972"},{"product_id":"okazaki-mint-green-decaf-tea","title":"OKAZAKI MINT GREEN DECAF","description":"Cup Characteristics: Superb mildly pungent mint character come immediately to the fore. A smooth and sweet finish.\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe city of Okazaki, located in Aichi Prefecture, is the fireworks capital of Japan - more than 70% of the country's fireworks are produced within the city limits. Interestingly, while fireworks have been made in Okazaki since at least the day of the Tokugawa Shogunate (1603 - 1868), most of the companies that produce them are no more than 30 or 40 years old. Why? Due to Japanese insurance regulations, if a factory blows up it's cheaper to start a new company. Ka-boom! (Another interesting fact - since this happens once or twice every few decades, you won't find one fireworks manufacturer who lives anywhere near their place of business.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNaturally, for a city made famous by blowing things up, the biggest day of the year in Okazaki is a fireworks festival that draws revelers from all over Japan. The night is huge - fireworks are set from two locations far enough away not to shatter windows in the town. The festival is so famous that its size is considered a good indicator of the state of the national economy. If things are good, the explosions are plentiful. If the economy is lagging, they're a little thing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat does all of this have to do with a decaf green tea blend? Well, we figured that after a night spent listening to the sounds of countless Roman Candles and watching the visual majesty of star burst after star burst anyone would need a soothing beverage to help chill them out. Okazaki Mint was blended to do just that. The blend begins with a premium decaffeinated Sencha that's fired up with luscious spicy peppermint and mellowed out with fruity floral notes of camomile. An exceptional decaf full of flavor and body.\u003cem\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Decaf \/ Green\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hunan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan Sencha style\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1500' ft. above sea level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Type: \u003c\/strong\u003ePan fired\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients: \u003c\/strong\u003eGreen tea, Peppermint leaves, Camomile blossoms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCup Characteristics: \u003c\/strong\u003eSuperb mildly pungent mint character come immediately to the fore. A smooth and sweet finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright and green\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Hot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen preparing by the cup, this tea can be used repeatedly - about 3 times. The secret is to use water that is about 180'F or about 90'C. Let the tea steep for about 3 minutes and then begin enjoying a cup of enchantment - do not remove the leaves from the cup. 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 - they foretell life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlternatively as with all top quality teas, scoop 2-4 teaspoons of tea into the teapot, pour in boiling water that has been freshly drawn (previously boiled water has lost most of its oxygen and therefore tends to be flat tasting), steep for 2-4 minutes (to taste), stir (virtually all the leaves will sink -the flowers will float), pour into your cup but do not add milk or sugar since green tea is enjoyed straight-up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Cold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(to make 1 liter\/quart): Place 6 teaspoons of tea into a teapot or heat resistant pitcher. Pour 1 and 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 while 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 with cold water.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Specialist Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"100 g","offer_id":48311085367541,"sku":"490-100","price":17.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":48311085400309,"sku":"490-250","price":41.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":48311085433077,"sku":"490-500","price":75.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":48311085465845,"sku":"490-1000","price":136.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/7569\/2021\/files\/490.jpg?v=1782245975"},{"product_id":"jasmine-green-tea-minhou-decaf-tea","title":"JASMINE GREEN TEA MINHOU DECAF","description":"Unbelievable character! The jasmine notes are perfumy and full floral. You can not believe you are drinking decaf!\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike many of the world's great teas, Jasmine tea has its own creation myth. The story of Jasmine maintains that many centuries ago, a Beijing tea salesman named Chen Guqiu invited a tea master to his house to taste some tea with him. While they sipped their cups, the conversation meandered to the differences in tea preferences between northerners and southerners. Remembering that he had a bag of tea given to him by a young southern woman a few months earlier, Chen summoned a servant to fetch it and brew two cups, one for himself and one for the tea master. Once the tea was brewed, the men lifted the lids from their covered teacups and to their amazement, watched as the spirit of a young woman, clutching two jasmine branches, rose from the steam. The men were astonished.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tea master, not missing a beat asked the man if he'd done any good deeds recently. Chen then recalled that 3 years earlier, he had met a young woman at a hotel who had run out of money and whose father had recently died. At the time, Chen offered her some money to help pay for her room and board. Three years later, he revisited the hotel and was presented with a bag of tea along with a thank you note from the young woman. When he asked for her whereabouts, the innkeeper told him she had died the year before. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Tea Master, upon hearing the tale said, \"In my opinion, the heavens are telling you to start producing teas layered with jasmine.\" Chen took the Master's word, commissioned a batch of tea layered with jasmine and the rest, as they say, is history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo commemorate the memory of the young woman, long lost to the mists of time, we offer this stunning decaffeinated jasmine tea. Based on a Japan style Sencha, and decaffeinated using an all natural, CO2 process, Decaf Jasmine Green delights with subtle grassy notes offset by lush, compelling jasmine. Here's to a great legend. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Decaf \/ Green\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zhejiang\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Decaffeinated whole leaf\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e Above 2000 ft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orthodox\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Decaffeinated green tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCup Characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unbelievable character! The jasmine notes are perfumy and full floral. You can not believe you are drinking decaf!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green with golden amber highlights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Hot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring filtered or freshly drawn cold water to a rolling boil. Place 1 slightly heaping teaspoon of loose tea, 1 tea bag or 1 Q3 portion control pack 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). Add milk and sugar to taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Cold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIced tea brewing method (\u003cem\u003ePitcher\u003c\/em\u003e):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (to make 1 liter\/quart): Place 6 slightly heaping teaspoons of loose tea, 6 tea bags or 6 Q3 portion packs into a teapot or heat resistant pitcher. Using filtered or freshly drawn cold water, boil and pour 1 1\/3 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. Garnish and sweeten to taste. 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.) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIced tea brewing method (\u003cem\u003eIndividual Serving)\u003c\/em\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Place 1 slightly heaping teaspoon of loose tea, 1 tea bag or 1 Q3 portion control pack 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. Sweeten and\/or add lemon to taste. 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!)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Specialist Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"100 g","offer_id":48311085695221,"sku":"491-100","price":14.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":48311085727989,"sku":"491-250","price":34.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":48311085760757,"sku":"491-500","price":62.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":48311085793525,"sku":"491-1000","price":113.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/7569\/2021\/files\/491.jpg?v=1782245977"},{"product_id":"green-sencha-kyushu-decaf-tea","title":"GREEN SENCHA KYUSHU DECAF","description":"Good green tea flavor with longish sencha leaf style. All the goodness of green tea without the caffeine.\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe thoroughly scrutinize our decaffeinated teas to ensure that they stand up to Canadian Quality specifications. All of our decafs are processed using the CO2 Process. The advantage of this decaffeination process is that no chemical solvents are used to remove the caffeine. Also, using the naturally occurring CO2 in a circulation process which carefully uses high pressure and temperature to extract the caffeine, the origin distinct character of the tea is retained in the cup. There is a slight change in the character of the tea due to the process but the end result is an uncompromising cup of tea with no chemical overtones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is an old Chinese saying that there are seven matters related to the starting of a family's life: firewood, rice, oil, salt, soy sauce, vinegar, and tea. In the villages tea was brewed as follows. A clay teapot was filled 1\/3rd with tea leaves, and fresh spring water was drawn and heated to about 160 degrees. Water was then poured onto the leaves and immediately poured off. This washed the leaves and started the leaves opening. The pot was then refilled and the tea allowed to infuse for 3-5 minutes. Following this the entire contents (except the leaves) were poured into small porcelain cups. If more another cup of tea was required heated water would be poured into the pot once again. To this day, in the countryside of China the tradition remains.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChinese tea aficionados take their tea very seriously. To protect their tea from enemies - air, light, heat, and humidity - the tea is stored in an airtight tin or opaque ceramic pot. The rule of thumb is that green tea should be used right away since it tastes better with fresh leaves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Decaf \/ Green\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hunan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sencha\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1500-4500 feet above sea level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pan fired green tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Decaffeinated green tea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCup Characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good green tea flavor with longish sencha leaf style. All the goodness of green tea without the caffeine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tending light and green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Hot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(to make 1 liter\/quart): Place 6 slightly heaping teaspoons of loose tea, 6 tea bags or 6 Q3 portion packs into a teapot or heat resistant pitcher. Using filtered or freshly drawn cold water, boil and pour 1 1\/3 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 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!)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Cold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace 1 slightly heaping teaspoon of loose tea, 1 tea bag or 1 Q3 portion pack 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!)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Specialist Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"100 g","offer_id":48311086186741,"sku":"493-100","price":14.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":48311086219509,"sku":"493-250","price":34.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":48311086252277,"sku":"493-500","price":62.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":48311086285045,"sku":"493-1000","price":113.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"15 Bags","offer_id":48311086317813,"sku":"2510-15","price":5.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24 Bags","offer_id":48311086350581,"sku":"2510-24","price":8.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/7569\/2021\/files\/493.jpg?v=1782245980"},{"product_id":"vanilla-green-tea","title":"VANILLA GREEN","description":"Sweet flavory vanilla gives this green tea a depth and character. The aroma almost shouts \"Welcome Home\". \u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVanilla is one powerful commodity. The small black pods have helped build civilizations, create one of the largest brands known to humankind and nearly bankrupt a country - a lot for the little pod of the Vanilla orchid! When the Spanish Conquistadors first stumbled up it in the \"New World\" vanilla was already responsible for a huge portion of the Aztec economy. The Aztecs grew the pod, known as \u003cem\u003etlilx chitl\u003c\/em\u003e or \"black flower,\" in large forest plantations. Thanks to advanced trading networks that stretched throughout the Latin American continent, the Aztecs profited greatly from their crop, which helped to pay for their many breath-taking monuments. The Spaniards, catching a whiff of the sweet scent and the profits to be made, carted the \u003cem\u003etlilx chitl \u003c\/em\u003eback with them to Spain changing its name to \u003cem\u003evainilla\u003c\/em\u003e, or little pod, as they did. (FYI: it was the Spanish who first blended vanilla into a beverage, mixing it with drinking chocolate.) While South America remained the largest vanilla producer until at least the 19th century, Europeans began to plant vanilla farms throughout southern Europe and ultimately Madagascar, a small island nation off the South East coast of Africa. Ok, we'll return to Madagascar in a moment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo, the Spanish added it to drinking chocolate, but it would be an American who would use vanilla to create a beverage that would take the world by storm. The beverage? You may have heard of it... Coca Cola? The original 1885 recipe relied on Vanilla for an exotic touch and we all know what happened from there, Coca Cola became a global phenomenon the likes of which the world had never seen. For the world's vanilla producers these were exciting times! And here's where we return to Madagascar and the third part of our Vanilla history lesson, in which a nation is nearly bankrupted by the black pods. In 1985, \u003cem\u003eNew Coke\u003c\/em\u003e was introduced to the marketplace. Instead of pure vanilla extract, the new beverage contained \u003cem\u003evanillin\u003c\/em\u003e, a synthetic substitute. Immediately Madagascar's sales of fresh vanilla halved and the economy all but collapsed. Thankfully for the people of Madagascar, New Coke was a failure and the company was forced to reintroduce the \u003cem\u003eClassic\u003c\/em\u003e formula that used real, honest to goodness vanilla in its formula. The people of Madagascar breathed a sigh of relief - and began diversifying their income stream.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWell, here at Metropolitan Tea, we're happy to have a hand in this diversification by creating a wonderful green tea that relies on vanilla for its incredible flavor. We've flavored premium, high grown Hyson gunpowder from Sri Lanka with pure vanilla extract to create a cup that is light liquoring and intensely refreshing with astringent notes of orchid and honey. A wonderful cup - and, much better for you than soda and soft drinks! (3 cups is reported to have the vitamin C content of an orange!)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sri Lanka\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uva - Welimada\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pekoe Gunpowder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2500 - 3000 feet above sea level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orthodox\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Luxury green tea, Calendula + sunflower petals, Natural flavors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCup Characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet flavory vanilla gives this green tea a depth and character. The aroma almost shouts 'Welcome Home'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright green and slightly mottled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Hot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen preparing by the cup, this tea can be used repeatedly - about 3 times. The secret is to use water that is about 180'F or 90'C. Place 1 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. 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, they foretell your fortune.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlternatively as with all top quality teas, scoop 2-4 teaspoons of tea into the teapot, pour in boiling water that has been freshly drawn (previously boiled water has lost most of its oxygen and therefore tends to be flat tasting), steep for 2-4 minutes (to taste), stir (virtually all the leaves will sink), pour into your cup but do not add milk or sugar since green tea is enjoyed straight-up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Cold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n(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 with cold water.]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Specialist Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"100 g","offer_id":48311087005941,"sku":"27-100","price":14.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":48311087038709,"sku":"27-250","price":34.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":48311087071477,"sku":"27-500","price":62.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":48311087104245,"sku":"27-1000","price":113.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/7569\/2021\/files\/27.jpg?v=1782245985"},{"product_id":"tres-vert-french-blend-green-tea","title":"TRES VERT FRENCH BLEND","description":"\u003cspan\u003eA stunning blend of green teas yield a smooth full cup. Exotic floral notes reminiscent of Provence finish the taste voyage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat makes the French, well, French? Is it their fashion sense? (Think Coco Chanel, Luis Vuitton, or Yves St. Laurent.) Is it their cuisine? (Think steak frites, cr̬pes or pain au chocolat.) Is their penchant for the wild and crazy? (Think Michel Lotito, a performer who between 1959 and 1997 ate roughly 9 tons of metal, including an entire Cessna 150. Or, Philippe Petit, who in 1974, strung a cable between the World Trade towers and walked across it. Or, Alain Robert, known as the French Spiderman who has made a life climbing skyscrapers without safety equipment.) Here at Metropolitan, we think it's none of the above. We think it's the tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough tea is generally associated with Britain, the beverage actually made it to France almost 22 years before it reached England sometime in the 1600s. Within months of making its debut in the salons of well-heeled Parisians, tea quickly became as fashionable as, say, the powdered wigs that were popular at the time. The first blends sold by French merchants were green varieties produced and manufactured in China and shipped across the planet in wooden chests. Unfortunately for tea's avid admirers, many in France viewed the drink as elitist and it subsequently fell out of favor during the French Revolution. (Would you want to be guillotined for a cup of tea? Neither would we... although it's almost worth it!)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThankfully, the years since the Revolution have been kind to the position the noble beverage holds in France. These days, teas are arguably more popular and fashionable there than they've ever been. Unlike Britain, where tea is typically consumed black with milk and sugar, in France, connoisseurs have a real thing for scented teas. Typically these incorporate lightish, green base teas, blended with flowers and herbs for added character and depth. Tr̬s Vert French Blend is our way of tipping our hat in the direction of \u003cem\u003el'hexagone,\u003c\/em\u003e (in France, the country is referred to as \"the hexagon\" owing to its 6-sided shape,) for their delicious contributions to our ancient industry. In our version of a classic French blend we've started with a stunning Jasmine green tea and added a variety of exceptional and innovative greens from China, Kenya and Nepal. To this we added red rose, dried lavender and cornflower petals. The result is an exceptionally fresh, palate-cleansing cup with grassy notes and a multitude layers of floral character. An exceptional green tea. Vive la France!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kenya, China, Nepal, Malawi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nandi, Fujian, Dhankuta, Thyolo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Whole and broken leaf\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1500' ft. - 6500' ft. above sea level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Type: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrthodox, CTC (Cut, Torn and Curled)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Luxury green tea, Jasmine blossoms, Red rose petals, Lavender petals, Cornflower petals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCup Characteristics: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA stunning blend of green teas yield a smooth full cup. Exotic floral notes reminiscent of Provence finish the taste voyage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright and green\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Hot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTraditional method \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e(see note below)\u003c\/em\u003e: When preparing by the cup, this tea can be used repeatedly - about 3 times. The secret is to use water that is about 180'F\/82'C. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eModern Method:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: Traditionally, the recommendation has been that green tea be brewed at 180'F\/82'C. 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! \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Cold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIced tea brewing method (\u003cem\u003ePitcher\u003c\/em\u003e):\u003c\/strong\u003e (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 11\/2 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!)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIced tea brewing method (\u003cem\u003eIndividual Serving)\u003c\/em\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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!)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Specialist Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"100 g","offer_id":48311087137013,"sku":"488-100","price":16.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":48311087169781,"sku":"488-250","price":38.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":48311087202549,"sku":"488-500","price":71.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":48311087235317,"sku":"488-1000","price":128.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/7569\/2021\/files\/488.jpg?v=1782245986"},{"product_id":"three-kingdom-sencha-green-tea","title":"THREE KINGDOM SENCHA","description":"Very smooth and satisfying. An excellent example of tea with mouth-feel. Not common in green tea.\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWei, Shu and Wu, were the three ancient kingdoms at the heart of ancient China's most romanticized period - The Three Kingdoms. A time of war, redemption, conquest and beauty, the Three Kingdoms Period has been celebrated in song and story for thousands of years. One of the era's more famous writers, Cao Cao, a warlord and one of the final kings of Wei penned numerous odes to the natural wonders and spirits of the natural world including the following, \u003cem\u003eMo Shang Shang, \u003c\/em\u003epurportedly written one day after a hike along a high mountain trail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCrossing Heaven's River,\u003cbr\u003eReaching Mount Kunlun,\u003cbr\u003eI meet the Western Goddess, pay my respects to the Sun... \u003cbr\u003e... My food's the immortal's lingzhi,\u003cbr\u003e My drink's from fragrant springs,\u003cbr\u003e My staff is made of laurel, and on my head an orchid ring.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile the poem is not about tea directly, our Master Taster, a lifelong fan of Three Kingdom's poetry, thought the principles expressed in the poem naturally lent themselves to those of crafting quality, luxury teas... paying respects to the Sun (an important part of growing tea), drinking from fragrant springs... you get the picture. Then end result? A fabulous Sencha to enjoy any time!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChinese production of traditionally foreign tea grades: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn recent years, a select number of Chinese manufacturers have begun to produce exceptional examples of teas traditionally associated with other tea producing regions, most notably Japan. While this may seem counterintuitive, the practice is essentially the same as that of \"New World\" vineyards growing traditionally \"Old World\" grape varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Taiwan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Taoyuan County\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sencha\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e700'ft. - 1200' ft. above sea level\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring small farm orthodox\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Luxury Green tea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCup Characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very smooth and satisfying. An excellent example of tea with mouth-feel. Not common in green tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright green with yellow lime highlights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Hot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional method \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(see note below)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: When preparing by the cup, this tea can be used repeatedly - about 3 times. The secret is to use water that is about 180'F\/82'C. 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModern Method:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: Traditionally, the recommendation has been that green tea be brewed at 180'F\/82'C. 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! \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Cold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIced tea brewing method (\u003cem\u003ePitcher\u003c\/em\u003e):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (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 11\/2 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!)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIced tea brewing method (\u003cem\u003eIndividual Serving)\u003c\/em\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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!)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Specialist Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"100 g","offer_id":48311087333621,"sku":"472-100","price":14.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":48311087366389,"sku":"472-250","price":34.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":48311087399157,"sku":"472-500","price":62.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":48311087431925,"sku":"472-1000","price":113.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/7569\/2021\/files\/472.jpg?v=1782245987"},{"product_id":"superior-gunpowder-green-tea","title":"SUPERIOR GUNPOWDER","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSurprising body and captivating green tea taste with a hint of oakiness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGunpowder, the substance used to fire bullets out of a gun-barrel is one of the four great inventions of ancient China. (The other three are the compass, paper, and an Asian version of the printing press). Gunpowder tea, the substance used to keep your eyes open and your taste-buds hopping is one of the great inventions of Zhejinag province in Eastern China. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGunpowder teas are primarily produced in the town of Pingshui in the mountainous Guiji region of the province. The technique for their production has remained virtually unchanged since the Tang dynasty (AD 618-907) - and what a production it is. After plucking, each individual leaf is rubbed and twisted by hand then dried by stir-frying in a large pan. Depending on the quality of the leaf, ambient humidity and temperature, up to 4 rounds of stir-fry drying may be required. Although in recent years this process has been sped up somewhat through the limited use of mechanical equipment, the necessity of hand-rolling the tea into its signature shape is still incredibly labor intensive. In fact, it is so labor intensive that tea workers have developed many euphemisms to describe the intensity of the process. For example: \"It takes 1 kilogram of sweat trickling down the heels to produce 1 kilogram of tea.\" Or: \"The tea of one season will make one thin and meager because of the work required.\" Luckily for the workers, they are all well fed and properly looked after on the job! (We know this because we visit the factories frequently to ensure working conditions meet acceptable international standards.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe end result of all this work is a fabulous cup that has long been prized by Chinese and Westerners alike. In fact, Zhejiang Gunpowders were at one time the second most expensive teas on the London markets and continue to be popular the world over to this day. The tea is prized for its robust fresh character that is underscored by subtle touches of oak. (Incidentally, Gunpowder tea is the base of many Moroccan mint teas because of its rich character.) When selecting Gunpowders, traders look for tea that has been tightly rolled and has a slightly waxy appearance indicative of freshness. The Superior grade we are offering here is a superb example of these qualities. Open the bag and you will find a tightly rolled, uniformly sized tea with an aroma that will have you reaching for a teapot immediately. Enjoy Superior Gunpowder today and experience one of Zhejiang's finest offerings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zhejiang Province\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Superior #1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1500' ft. - 3000'ft. above sea level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pan fired and hand twisted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Luxury green tea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCup Characteristics: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSurprising body and captivating green tea taste with a hint of oakiness. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tending dark green\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Hot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen preparing by the cup, this tea can be used repeatedly - about 3 times. The secret is to use water that is about 180'F or 80'C. Place about 1-1 1\/2 teaspoons 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. Once the water level is low - add more water, and so on and so on - until the flavor of the tea is exhausted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Cold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(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 with cold water.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Specialist Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"100 g","offer_id":48311087497461,"sku":"484-100","price":31.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":48311087530229,"sku":"484-250","price":73.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":48311087562997,"sku":"484-500","price":134.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":48311087595765,"sku":"484-1000","price":242.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/7569\/2021\/files\/484.jpg?v=1782245987"},{"product_id":"strawberry-green-tea","title":"STRAWBERRY GREEN","description":"\u003cp\u003eAll the delicious flavor of fresh strawberries combined with the goodness of green tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe base tea for this delightful flavored green tea comes from a small tea estate in Sri Lanka called Elpitiya. The estate is medium sized producing nearly 650,000 kilos yearly (1.4 million lbs.-enough to make 300 million cups) and does this on about 900 acres of land in the Kandy district. The manager Mr. Gunawardene takes pride in the estate's accomplishments. Elpitiya only started producing green tea in 1995 and in a few short years, on account of the change in crop has managed to increase the financial return to the estate, allowing it to invest in new equipment and upgraded housing for the workers. In total the estate employs about 400 people but also buys green leaf from small holders (small plot farmers), which in turn has improved the living of another 500 families. Additionally the estate provides health care to its workers at district hospitals and on the estate itself there is a small dispensary manned by a nurse to attend to minor day-to-day injuries. The estate provides free housing to its workers as well as subsidizing food purchases of rice and fish, (vegetables are grown by the workers on small plots around their homes). The estate no longer uses pesticides but does use fertilizers to maintain tea bush yields. The produce from this estate finds its way to various markets in the Middle East as well as North America\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacture of this Hyson green tea commences with the fresh leaf being fed onto the Panner whose primary function (through the use of heat) is to arrest the fermentation of the leaf and make it more suitable for the subsequent manufacturing (leaf handling). The leaf extracted from the Panner is passed onto the Moon Type Rollers for a 20 to 25 minute pre-condition rolling. On completion of rolling, the leaf is passed through a primary stage tea drier at low temperature to remove the excess moisture. Following the primary drier stage, the green leaf is fed into the Ball Tea Driers for the final drying and formation of the green tea. This process is long, often taking up to eight to twelve hours depending upon the ambient humidity. The dried green tea is then graded according to the size and the appearance of the leaf. The main tea grades made at this estate are: Gunpowder Special Grade, Gunpowder grade 1, Chunmee, Sowmee and Young Hyson.\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenerally grown throughout the world, strawberries are known for being a delicious fruit. One has to consider Florida as the winter capital, whereas many would argue that Belgium is the main capital of the strawberry. In the 13th century, France used the strawberry for medicinal purposes being high in folic acid and vitamin C. The strawberry was first cultivated in ancient Rome and said to be one of Nero's favorite fruits. Thus it is of no surprise that strawberry green tea is one of the most popular flavored green teas available today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sri Lanka\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uva\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pekoe Gunpowder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2500 - 3000 feet above sea level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orthodox\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green tea, Strawberry pieces, Safflower petals, Natural flavors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCup Characteristics: \u003c\/strong\u003eAll the delicious flavor of fresh strawberries combined with the goodness of green tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Hot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen preparing by the cup, this tea can be used repeatedly about 3 times. The secret is to use water that is about 180'F or 90'C. Place 1 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. Once the water level is low - add more water, and so on and so on - until the flavor of the tea is exhausted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlternatively as with all top quality teas, scoop 2-4 teaspoons of tea into the teapot, pour in boiling water that has been freshly drawn (previously boiled water has lost most of its oxygen and therefore tends to be flat tasting), steep for 2-4 minutes (to taste), stir (virtually all the leaves will sink), pour into your cup but do not add milk or sugar since green tea is enjoyed straight-up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Cold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(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 with cold water.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Specialist Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"100 g","offer_id":48311087726837,"sku":"26-100","price":17.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":48311087759605,"sku":"26-250","price":41.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":48311087792373,"sku":"26-500","price":75.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":48311087825141,"sku":"26-1000","price":136.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/7569\/2021\/files\/26.jpg?v=1782245989"},{"product_id":"steamed-darjeeling-green-tea","title":"STEAMED DARJEELING","description":"\u003c!-- split --\u003eDelicate flavor with muscatel notes. Hints of pungency note its 2\u003csup\u003end\u003c\/sup\u003e flush production time.\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the production of green tea the new leaves are hand plucked and immediately taken to the factory where they are slowly withered to reduce their water content. They are then steamed to remove more water, followed by rolling which achieves the visual appearance. You can see that these teas are machine rolled since the leaf appearance is somewhat mixed and the final product has not been hand sorted (which would result in whole leaf and buds appearing).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNagri Farm is a tea estate in the Darjeeling region. Prior to the 1800's Nagri Farm, due to its prominent location where it has a commanding view of the surrounding plains, was a fortified (fort) location where a regional army was stationed. There were occasional skirmishes in regional conflicts between local tribes people and outsiders from Nepal, Tibet and warring Maharajahs. Later the fort became a dairy farm using the old fort buildings. Around the 1880's the use of the farm changed when tea was planted - hence the name of the estate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe estate is divided into 34 sections. Section 1-5 are bushes that were planted prior to 1883 and section 6-12 were replanted in 1883. Sections 13-34 were subsequently planted over the intervening years. Interestingly these old bushes have a very unique shape - almost bonsai like. Despite the fact that these bushes are extremely hardy, the yield is low. The estate covers 286 hectares (726 acres) and the average yield is 600 pounds per acre - compare this to an estate in Assam (called Keyhung with young bushes) which has a yield of 2000 pounds per acre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e India\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Darjeeling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e STGFOP1 (Steamed Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe #1)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3000' ft. - 4600' ft. above sea level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steamed Orthodox Green Tea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Luxury green tea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCup Characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Delicate flavor with muscatel notes. Hints of pungency note its 2\u003csup\u003end\u003c\/sup\u003e flush production time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light green\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Hot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional method \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(see note below)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: When preparing by the cup, this tea can be used repeatedly - about 3 times. The secret is to use water that is about 180'F\/82'C. 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModern Method:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote: Traditionally, the recommendation has been that green tea be brewed at 180'F\/82'C. 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! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Cold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIced tea brewing method (\u003cem\u003ePitcher\u003c\/em\u003e):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (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 11\/2 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!) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIced tea brewing method (\u003cem\u003eIndividual Serving)\u003c\/em\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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!)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Specialist Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"100 g","offer_id":48311087923445,"sku":"483-100","price":16.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":48311087956213,"sku":"483-250","price":38.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":48311087988981,"sku":"483-500","price":71.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":48311088021749,"sku":"483-1000","price":128.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/7569\/2021\/files\/483.jpg?v=1782245990"},{"product_id":"snowy-mountain-jian-green-tea","title":"SNOWY MOUNTAIN JIAN","description":"\u003c!-- split --\u003eGood body, full flavored, tending herbaceous with satisfying sweetness.\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea has very well developed long leaves, with a hint of silver tip signifying that the plucking is extremely selective. (In order to get the tippy leaf style the tea must be plucked daily so only the new shoots are gathered). This tea is primarily harvested\/plucked during the early spring when the tea bushes first begin to flush (can be compared to 1\u003csup\u003est\u003c\/sup\u003e flush teas). This tea comes from the mountainous region on the Wuyi Mountains. Although it is a green tea, it is allowed to ferment very briefly to give the dry leaves a dark hue. The taste is much smoother that traditional green teas with body and some pungency. The aroma is almost sweet and floral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea is surprisingly pungent tea and is good tea for someone who is traditionally a black tea drinker but would like to try a green tea without giving up too much strength and body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zhejiang Province\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e China Congou Mao Jian\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 5000 ft. above sea level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orthodox\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients: \u003c\/strong\u003eGreen tea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCup Characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good body, full flavored, tending herbaceous with satisfying sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fairly colory green teas infusion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Hot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen preparing by the cup, this tea can be used repeatedly - about 3 times. The secret is to use water that is about 180å¡F or 90å¡C. Place 1 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. 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 perfectly formed leaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlternatively as with all top quality teas, scoop 2-4 teaspoons of tea into the teapot, pour in boiling water that has been freshly drawn (previously boiled water has lost most of its oxygen and therefore tends to be flat tasting), steep for 2-4 minutes (to taste), stir (virtually all the leaves will sink -the flowers will float), pour into your cup but do not add milk or sugar since green tea is enjoyed straight-up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Cold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(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 with cold water.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Specialist Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"100 g","offer_id":48311088054517,"sku":"482-100","price":40.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":48311088087285,"sku":"482-250","price":94.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":48311088120053,"sku":"482-500","price":171.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":48311088152821,"sku":"482-1000","price":311.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/7569\/2021\/files\/482.jpg?v=1782245991"},{"product_id":"shanghai-lichee-jasmine-green-tea","title":"SHANGHAI LICHEE JASMINE","description":"Very, very nice. Superb synergy of jasmine, green tea and luscious lichee fruit. Sweet fruit finish.\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNowhere 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 \u003cem\u003eShikumen\u003c\/em\u003e, 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 Ìber-trendy car-free zone. Visitors can stroll the narrow streets, explore ancient alleyways and stop at one of the many caf̩'s to sip tea as people have done in the area for hundreds of years. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne 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!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA little about our base tea:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea is based on a Sencha style green tea from Hunan. Interestingly, both green and black teas can be produced from the same bushes. During manufacture, the freshly plucked leaves are steamed immediately and then bruised either by machine or hand. During the steaming process, the tea is layered with jasmine blossoms and lichee. Next the leaf is either pan-fired - a process that imparts a distinctive glossy look and feel - and dried. Unscented Senchas typically have dark green, needle shaped leaves and produce a pale green to yellow, very bright and smooth cup with a sweetish, honey like finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hunan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e China Chunmee style\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e Above 2500 feet above sea level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e pan fired\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Luxury green tea, Jasmine blossoms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCup Characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Superb synergy of jasmine, green tea and luscious lichee fruit. Sweet fruit finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright, pale green to yellow, light colored cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Hot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen preparing by the cup, this tea can be used repeatedly - about 3 times. The secret is to use water that is about 180F or 90C. Place 1 teaspoon of leaves in you cup and let the tea steep for about 3 minutes and then begin enjoying a cup of enchantment - do not remove the leaves from the cup. 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 - they foretell life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlternatively as with all top quality teas, scoop 2-4 teaspoons of tea into the teapot, pour in boiling water that has been freshly drawn (previously boiled water has lost most of its oxygen and therefore tends to be flat tasting), steep for 2-4 minutes (to taste), stir (virtually all the leaves will sink), pour into your cup but do not add milk or sugar since green tea is enjoyed straight-up.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Cold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(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 with cold water.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Specialist Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"100 g","offer_id":48311088218357,"sku":"25-100","price":17.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":48311088251125,"sku":"25-250","price":41.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":48311088283893,"sku":"25-500","price":75.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":48311088316661,"sku":"25-1000","price":136.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/7569\/2021\/files\/25.jpg?v=1782245992"},{"product_id":"sencha-kyoto-cherry-rose-green-tea","title":"SENCHA KYOTO CHERRY ROSE","description":"The tea tends light liquoring, fresh and smooth with reasonable depth and body. The cherry flavoring and subtle rose hints give the tea a wonderful exotic character.\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHunan Province produces some excellent Japanese style green teas. Early in the new season the tea is a bright emerald green and has the best flavor noted by a spring fresh character with pungency and body. [In Hunan the tea starts growing about March 15th, and between then and the end of April the quality is very good. Once you pass April, the quality plummets on account of the volume of leaf taken in and the bushes growing too quickly. Our policy is that we only buy our China tea requirements from tea grown between March 15 and April 15 - you will taste our quality and dedication to better tea when you compare our tea with similarly graded teas]. Sencha is commonly used in Japanese tea ceremonies marking events of personal importance. In this type of ceremony it is the ritual that is of paramount importance as the individual is being acknowledged . Flavored tea is a relatively new phenomena and combining flavors with roses and Japanese style green tea is almost considered Avant Garde by our Japanese friends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKyoto is the cultural center of Japan. Several centuries ago Kyoto was the religious capital of Japan. The relics of this past are evident throughout the city. Beside the multitude of temples that dot the city, and the wonderful parks where religious schol ars once walked, the city has more the 1000 Torjii - those typical gate\/arch structures that one associates with Japan. The Torjii are large with the top shaped like a curved samurai sword (respect) and the two pillars are solid and stately ( well-being). During the springtime this area of Japan is ablaze with the new season cherry blossoms and the air is filled with sweet aroma. (The rose petals in this blend are intended to simulate these delicate cherry blossoms. The flavor is reminiscent of the beautiful smells that waft on the springtime breezes.) It is little wonder that this ancient city has a very high ratio of tearooms and this tea was created to honor (very important in Japan) this wonderful time of the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hunan Provence\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan Sencha style\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1500-4500 feet above sea level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional Pan Fired Green Tea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green tea, Rose petals, and Natural flavors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCup Characteristics: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe tea tends light liquoring, fresh and smooth with reasonable depth and body. The cherry flavoring and subtle rose hints give the tea a wonderful exotic character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale yellow green\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Hot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTraditional method \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e(\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003es\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eee note below)\u003c\/em\u003e: When preparing by the cup, this tea can be used repeatedly - about 3 times. The secret is\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eto use water that is about 180'F\/82'C. Place 1 slightly heaping teaspoon in your cup let the tea steep for about 3 minutes an d 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eModern Method: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eBring 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eN\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eo\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003ete: Traditionally, the recommendation has been that green tea be brewed at 180'F\/82'C. 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 wate r 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!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Cold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eced tea brewing method (\u003cem\u003ePitcher\u003c\/em\u003e):\u003c\/strong\u003e (to make 1 liter\/quart): Place 6 slightly heaping teaspoons of loose tea, 6 tea bags or 6\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ3 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!)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eced tea brewing method (\u003cem\u003eIndividual Serving)\u003c\/em\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 w hen 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!)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Specialist Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"100 g","offer_id":48311088382197,"sku":"24-100","price":14.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":48311088414965,"sku":"24-250","price":34.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":48311088447733,"sku":"24-500","price":62.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":48311088480501,"sku":"24-1000","price":113.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"15 Bags","offer_id":48311088513269,"sku":"2521-15","price":5.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24 Bags","offer_id":48311088546037,"sku":"2521-24","price":8.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/7569\/2021\/files\/24.jpg?v=1782245993"},{"product_id":"royal-ceylon-gunpowder-green-tea","title":"ROYAL CEYLON GUNPOWDER","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA green tea with surprising body and a captivating taste that has an intriguing hint of oakiness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGunpowder tea is produced like green tea but after the steaming process the tea is tightly rolled into what appears to be pellets. When boiling water is poured over the leaves they quickly expand and in some cases can almost fill the cup. Royal Gunpowder is an especially good green tea for the following reasons:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- The base tea comes from some of the best estates in Sri Lanka \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- The tightness of the rolled pellets gives excellent flavour when made into tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- The region where the tea is grown - Dimbula - is a high grown area producing full-bodied flavory tea. In Dimbula the peak quality time is during February when northwest monsoons create dry weather conditions in Dimbula.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoyal Gunpowder tea is manufactured in very limited quantities due to the time and diligence required to manufacture this high quality tea. It is very difficult to achieve such a tight roll of leaves; but this process allows this particular type of tea to able to be stored for a long time without any deterioration in quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTea was planted in Sri Lanka by the British in the 1860's after coffee rust wiped out the then primary agricultural coffee crop. At that time the British East Indies Company had a near monopoly on tea, with most of Britain's needs coming from China. Relations between China and Britain were quite rocky during this period (on account of the opium trade) and tea in Sri Lanka looked like a great way to diversify supply risk by the company'. This gunpowder tea is made in the Chinese tradition but the benefits are superior quality tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sri Lanka\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dimbula\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small gunpowder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5000' ft. - 6400' ft. above sea level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Special gunpowder green tea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green tea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCup Characteristics: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA green tea with surprising body and a captivating taste that has an intriguing hint of oakiness. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfusion: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreenish full bodied slightly high-fired character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Hot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTraditional method \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e(see note below)\u003c\/em\u003e: When preparing by the cup, this tea can be used repeatedly - about 3 times. The secret is to use water that is about 180'F\/82'C. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eModern Method:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: Traditionally, the recommendation has been that green tea be brewed at 180'F\/82'C. 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! \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Cold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIced tea brewing method (\u003cem\u003ePitcher\u003c\/em\u003e):\u003c\/strong\u003e (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 11\/2 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!)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIced tea brewing method (\u003cem\u003eIndividual Serving)\u003c\/em\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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!)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Specialist Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"100 g","offer_id":48311088611573,"sku":"481-100","price":14.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":48311088644341,"sku":"481-250","price":34.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":48311088677109,"sku":"481-500","price":62.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":48311088709877,"sku":"481-1000","price":113.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/7569\/2021\/files\/481.jpg?v=1782245994"},{"product_id":"romeo-juliet-green-hearts-green-tea","title":"ROMEO \u0026 JULIET GREEN HEARTS","description":"Light liquoring cup that is deliciously vegetative highlighting early season green tea. Mild astringent finish.\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile people usually attribute the story of Romeo and Juliet to William Shakespeare, and certainly his rendition has become the most celebrated, the tale was actually first told well before his time. The earliest known version of the tragic story of love and death was called \u003cem\u003eMariotto and Gianozza of Siena\u003c\/em\u003e, written in 1476 by Italian writer Masuccio Salernitano. The next adaptation came in 1530, \u003cem\u003eGiulietta e Romeo\u003c\/em\u003e by another Italian, Luigi da Porto. Still another version, \u003cem\u003eGiuletta e Romeo\u003c\/em\u003e was written in 1554 by Matteo Bandello, included in his book \u003cem\u003eNovelle. \u003c\/em\u003eThe next rendition of the story, while it was the first to appear in English, still doesn't take us to Shakespeare. This was \u003cem\u003eThe Tragical History of Romeus and Juliet\u003c\/em\u003e, written in 1562 by English poet Arthur Brooke. It is believed however that his version served to inspire Shakespeare to write his famous play in 1599. It would appear that from writer to writer, a great tale has the ability to transcend time and the storyteller who tells it. That said, for genius along the lines of Shakespeare to occur, the right ingredients need to be in place - in this case a great story, and some incredible writing abilities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhich is a lot like great tea. The ancient tea makers of Yunnan, who developed the method of pressing tea into miraculous shapes back in medieval China, knew that when things were done well, amazing results could be achieved. To start, they knew that you couldn't turn a sow's ear into a silk purse. Which is to say that the world's greatest tea techniques were useless if they didn't start with the best ingredients. Subsequently, to create their works of art, only the finest teas from gardens high in the clear air of the Yunnan mountains were used. When processed into their tiny forms, whether a bird's nest, crown, flower or in this case a heart, the teas they created took on a life of their own, transcending the time and place of their creation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNowadays, a visit to Yunnan will show that the same level of care goes into the production of the province's famous pressed teas. The finest leaf available makes its way to the factory where it is steamed and pressed into forms before drying. Like the famous love story, this tea has the power to take you away to another time and place. Thankfully unlike the tragic story, this is a happy place where the tea is fresh with a cup that's light on the nose, grassy and full-bodied hinting at honey with subtle astringent notes. Shakespeare would have loved this one.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yunnan Province\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompressed BOP (Broken Orange Pekoe)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1500 - 4900 feet above sea level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compressed tea - Silk Road traditional style\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green tea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCup Characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light liquoring cup that is deliciously vegetative highlighting early season green tea. Mild astringent finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tend light herbaceous green\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Hot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional method \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(see note below)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: When preparing by the cup, this tea can be used repeatedly - about 3 times. The secret is to use water that is about 180'F\/82'C. Break apart and 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModern Method:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bring filtered or freshly drawn cold water to a rolling boil. Break tea apart and 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). Adding milk or sugar is not recommended.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote: Traditionally, the recommendation has been that green tea be brewed at 180'F\/82'C. 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! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Cold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIced tea brewing method (\u003cem\u003ePitcher\u003c\/em\u003e):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (to make 1 liter\/quart): Break tea apart and place 6 slightly heaping teaspoons of loose tea 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. 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!) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIced tea brewing method (\u003cem\u003eIndividual Serving)\u003c\/em\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Break tea apart and place 1 slightly heaping teaspoon of loose 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 tea. Cover and let steep for 5 minutes. Add hot tea to a 12oz\/375ml acrylic glass filled with ice, straining the tea. 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!)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Specialist Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"100 g","offer_id":48311088742645,"sku":"601-100","price":42.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":48311088775413,"sku":"601-250","price":98.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":48311088808181,"sku":"601-500","price":180.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":48311088840949,"sku":"601-1000","price":326.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/7569\/2021\/files\/601.jpg?v=1782245995"},{"product_id":"praha-cassis-green-tea","title":"PRAHA CASSIS","description":"Beguiling currant Czech out smooth green tea flavor.\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis fantastic green tea was blended in the spirit of the Velvet Revolution that freed Czechoslovakia from Communist rule in 1989. In that year the students of Prague (\u003cem\u003ePraha\u003c\/em\u003e in Czech) took to the streets to demand freedom for their nation. The revolution was very peaceful. In fact as far as revolutions go it couldn't have gone any smoother. With not a shot fired, the government ceded defeat to the people and the way was paved for the first democratic election the country had seen in 40 years. To celebrate this important milestone in the history of Prague we've blended this green tea with the natural flavoring of Cassis, a sweet fruity liqueur made from blackcurrants. Cassis was chosen because not only is it delicious, it is a long-standing Czech favorite. Like the liqueur, this tea produces a sweet cup with a full-bodied flavor that is as smooth as the revolution it represents.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe base of the tea is a Sencha style green manufactured in Hunan Province, South Eastern China. Sencha, a Japanese style green tea, is produced by skipping the fermentation process required to produce black tea. Interestingly, both green and black teas can be produced from the same bushes. In green manufacture, the freshly plucked leaves are steamed or heated (to kill the enzymes that cause fermentation) immediately and then bruised either by machine or hand. Next the leaf is pan-fried or basket fired - a process that gives the tea its distinctive glossy look and feel. Senchas typically have dark green, needle shaped leaves and produce a pale green to yellow, very bright and smooth cup with a sweetish, honey like finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSo here's to Praha! Here's to freedom! Here's too delicious a delicious tea!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hunan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan Sencha style\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e Above 2500 feet above sea level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pan fired\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Luxury green tea, Black Currant pieces, Natural flavors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCup Characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beguiling currant Czech out smooth green tea flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright pale green to yellow, light colored cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Hot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen preparing by the cup, this tea can be used repeatedly - about 3 times. The secret is to use water that is about 180'F or 90'C. Place 1 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. 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, they foretell your fortune.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlternatively as with all top quality teas, scoop 2-4 teaspoons of tea into the teapot, pour in boiling water that has been freshly drawn (previously boiled water has lost most of its oxygen and therefore tends to be flat tasting), steep for 2-4 minutes (to taste), stir (virtually all the leaves will sink), pour into your cup but do not add milk or sugar since green tea is enjoyed straight-up.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Cold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(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 with cold water.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Specialist Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"100 g","offer_id":48311088939253,"sku":"23-100","price":17.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":48311088972021,"sku":"23-250","price":41.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":48311089004789,"sku":"23-500","price":75.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":48311089037557,"sku":"23-1000","price":136.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/7569\/2021\/files\/23.jpg?v=1782245997"},{"product_id":"pommes-green-tea","title":"POMMES GREEN","description":"Exceptional Japanese Sencha is enhanced with notes of orchard fresh Granny Smith apple. Sweet, smooth finish.\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"An apple a day keeps the doctor away.\" \u003c\/em\u003eWhile this phrase may sound about as American as apple pie, it was actually coined in Wales by an unknown apple lover in the 19\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e century. By the 1800s, the virtues of eating apples, both in terms of taste and health was known in Europe for centuries. Saxon manuscripts dating back as far as 1470, make mention of the benefits of eating the sweet round fruit. One such text, the \u003cem\u003eEncyclopedia\u003c\/em\u003e of Bartholomeus Anglicus explains:\u003cem\u003e \"The Appyll tree... is gracious in syght and in taste and vertuous in medecyne \" \u003c\/em\u003e(The apple tree is gracious in sight and in taste and virtuous in medicine.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModern research has largely confirmed the musings of Bartholomeus Anglicus and appear to indicate that apples, while they contain relatively low amounts of Vitamin C, are incredibly high in antioxidants and may subsequently help reduce the risk of colon, prostate and lung cancer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo, what do you get when you blend apples with a Hi^Antiox Kenyan Green Dryer Mouth tea? In addition to a refreshingly brisk cup of tea, you get the antioxidant goodness of two of Mother Nature's greatest creations. Hi^Antiox Pommes Green delivers an antioxidant boost combined with delicate notes of grass, freshly cut apples and sweet astringent layers - a superb, any-time-of-day sipper!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMore about the tea used to create this blend:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKosabei: Certified by the Ethical Tea Partnership and Fair Trade, Kosabei produces some of Kenya's finest teas. The Estate is known for its excellent medical care, education and housing plans for all employees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kenya, Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kericho, Shizuoka\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sencha\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2500'ft. , 1000' ft. above sea level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orthodox\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Luxury green tea, Natural dried apple, Natural flavors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCup Characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceptional Japanese Sencha is enhanced with notes of orchard fresh Granny Smith apple. Sweet, smooth finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich green - mixed displaying natural tea format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Hot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen preparing by the cup, this tea can be used repeatedly - about 3 times. The secret is to use water that is about 180'F or 90'C. Place about 1-1 1\/2 teaspoons 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. Once the water level is low - add more water, and so on and so on - until the flavor of the tea is exhausted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Cold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(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 with cold water.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Specialist Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"100 g","offer_id":48311089103093,"sku":"312-100","price":17.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":48311089135861,"sku":"312-250","price":41.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":48311089168629,"sku":"312-500","price":75.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":48311089201397,"sku":"312-1000","price":136.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/7569\/2021\/files\/312.jpg?v=1782245998"},{"product_id":"pomegranate-hibiscus-green-tea","title":"POMEGRANATE HIBISCUS","description":"Hibiscus and pomegranate were made for each other! Tart with floral highlights - a cleansing and highly refreshing cup.\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is believed that the first instance of the mixing of dried hibiscus petals and pomegranate took place in the harbor of Hanga Roa, the capital of Rapa Nui, otherwise known as Easter Island. Polynesian migrants, after traveling vast swathes of the Pacific in large canoes, are believed to have landed on the island some time around 400 CE, bringing many of their customs and cultural artifacts with them. Ocean legend has it that among other things, hibiscus flowers made the trip. For centuries the islanders lived in peace and harmony, erecting the giant statues for which the island is famous. As they did, the beautiful, highly fragrant flowers, flourished along with the island's population. While native species of fruit were plentiful, it would not be centuries later that pomegranates would make their appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ruby red fruit is thought to have made its arrival to the island with slaves deported from Peru in 1870. By that time Pomegranates were well known in South America having been brought over by Jesuit missionaries who cultivated them in great numbers. The native islanders were quickly smitten with the fruit and began blending its juice with the island's own agricultural bounty. As the harbor served as a sort of marketplace, it is believed that at some point, an enterprising marketer blended hibiscus and pomegranate together to great effect. He found the flavorful combination to drip with round floral notes and juicy berry astringency - a hit!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether or not the legend can be believed, what is certain that the tart combination of the flower and fruit is a winner. Our Master Blender, after a visit to the island was so taken with both decided to develop a tea blend that encapsulated every sweet note. The superb cup offers a sweet, bright nose, with supple notes of honey, herbs and berries offset by grassy notes of moss from the green tea and a smooth palate cleanser of a finish. Put simply - a fabulous cup worthy of a tall-tale or two of its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA little about our base tea:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea is based on a Sencha style green tea from Hunan. Interestingly, both green and black teas can be produced from the same bushes. During manufacture, the freshly plucked leaves are immediately steamed and then bruised either by machine or hand. Next the leaf is pan-fired, a process that imparts a distinctive glossy look and feel, and dried. Unscented Senchas typically have dark green, needle shaped leaves and produce a pale green to yellow, very bright and smooth cup with a sweetish, honey like finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sri Lanka\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uva\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pekoe Gunpowder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2500 - 3000 feet above sea level\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orthodox\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Luxury green tea, Natural dried hibiscus, Rosehip chips, Natural flavors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCup Characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hibiscus and pomegranate were made for each other! Tart with floral highlights - a cleansing and highly refreshing cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright, pale green to yellow, light colored cup\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Hot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen preparing by the cup, this tea can be used repeatedly - about 3 times. The secret is to use water that is about 180'F or 90 'C. Place 1 teaspoon of leaves in you cup and let the tea steep for about 3 minutes and then begin enjoying a cup of enchantment - do not remove the leaves from the cup. 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 - they foretell life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Cold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(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 with cold water.]\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Specialist Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"100 g","offer_id":48311089266933,"sku":"22-100","price":17.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":48311089299701,"sku":"22-250","price":41.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":48311089332469,"sku":"22-500","price":75.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":48311089365237,"sku":"22-1000","price":136.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/7569\/2021\/files\/22.jpg?v=1782245999"},{"product_id":"pinhead-gunpowder-green-tea","title":"PINHEAD GUNPOWDER","description":"\u003cspan\u003eA green tea with surprising body and captivating almost nutty green tea taste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLegend has it that the name Gunpowder was given by a young English clerk who thought the tiny rolled green balls looked like gunpowder. The tealeaves are specially selected for quality, size and style. They are then rolled into very small tight nuggets. Gunpowder tea keeps a lot longer than other green teas and is favored because of this characteristic. Chinese exporters recommend gunpowder for iced tea flavored with lemon and sugar. Gunpowder tea is also very popular in Morocco where the leaves are boiled and mint and sugar are added.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePinhead Gunpowder Pingshui tea comes from the province of Zhejiang across Hangzhou Bay from Shanghai. It was in Hangzhou that Mao Tse Tung (China's first leader on modern times) first met with Richard Nixon (President of the United States). This 1973 meeting, which included gunpowder tea, was the beginning of normalized relations between China and the United States.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe leaves for Pinhead Gunpowder are only plucked during April and May when the quality of the green leaf is at it's highest. The leaves are steamed and tightly rolled in a time-honored process. When preparing this tea, part of the ritual is to take two pinches of Pinhead Gunpowder and drop them into a porcelain cup so you hear the jingle and tinkle of the leaves hitting the sides. Boiling water causes them to open up like flowers and sink slowly to the bottom in graceful patterns, which add a dimension of visual pleasure to tea drinking. This gunpowder produces a reasonably strong dark-green brew with a memorable fragrance, a slightly bitter but not unpleasant flavor and a long lasting finish. Gunpowder is more dense than other teas so if you are making a teapot full you only require one or two teaspoons for a teapot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChinese researchers have found that gunpowder tea is high in fluoride and known to reduce cavities. They say that a human body requires 1-2 milligrams of fluoride a day. Ten grams of gunpowder tea (enough to make 3 cups of strong tea) can supply this amount.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zhejiang Province\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pinhead gunpowder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1000' ft. - 2000' ft. above sea level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steamed green tea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Luxury green tea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCup Characteristics: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA green tea with surprising body and captivating almost nutty green tea taste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium green with golden notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Hot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen preparing by the cup, this tea can be used repeatedly - about 3 times. The secret is to use water that is about 180F or 80C. Place about 1\/2 a 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. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Cold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(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 with cold water.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Specialist Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"100 g","offer_id":48311089463541,"sku":"479-100","price":20.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":48311089496309,"sku":"479-250","price":48.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":48311089529077,"sku":"479-500","price":87.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":48311089561845,"sku":"479-1000","price":159.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/7569\/2021\/files\/479.jpg?v=1782246001"},{"product_id":"pin-lin-gunpowder-green-tea","title":"PIN LIN GUNPOWDER","description":"A smooth and satisfying cup with dashes of bakiness. Premium gunpowder that hails from Pin Lin, Taiwan's tea capital.\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaiwan is known for producing the world's finest gunpowder teas. They should be, they've had a lot of practice - tea plants were first brought to the island over 300 years ago from Fujian province in China. Tea growers recognized that Taiwan had the climactic conditions and topographical features required for producing excellent teas, these being lofty mountain meadows, fresh water and wet humid conditions. In fact, the conditions make it possible for tea bushes in Taiwan to flush 5 times a year from April to December with the best teas plucked from the end of May to mid-August. (The flush is a period of exceptional leaf growth.) The exact origin of gunpowder production is unknown but at one time, but before 1900 gunpowders accounted for 60% of American tea imports, such was its popularity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe process for making gunpowder was, and still is, rather complicated. First, freshly plucked green leaf is pan-fired at between 280' and 300'C to keep it from fermenting. In early times, this would have been done by hand in large wok shaped pan, today it is done by machine. Next, the leaves are rolled to facilitate molecular breakdown in the leaf, release flavor and make the leaves more pliable for shaping. After rolling the leaf is broken into smaller pieces and sent to the primary dryer. The tea is sent through this dryer 3 times for 30 minutes at around 125'. After drying the leaf is sent to the rolling machine. Depending on the style being produced that day, different shaped machines are used. In the case of gunpowder the roller is a round drum that turns the tea over and over in on itself. The final stage, the one that gives gunpowder its signature glossy look and brittle texture is secondary drying at temperatures ranging from 70' to 100' depending on ambient humidity. At the end of the process the leaf should have moisture content of no more than 5% and be tightly wound into a neat ball-like shape. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is a truly special tea with a unique flavor. The cup displays notes of smoke and sweet grass, with subtle undertones of burnt honey. A common mistake is to brew gunpowder in water that is too hot and scalding to the mouth. If this is done, many of the subtle layers of character may be lost. Instead, use water that has almost reached the boiling point. This will allow your tongue to properly catalogue the nuances of the tea without searing your taste buds. Pin Lin Gunpowder - a stunning example of a Taiwanese gunpowder tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Taiwan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaipei County\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gunpowder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e500' ft. - 1000' ft. above sea level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gunpowder traditional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Luxury green tea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCup Characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e A smooth and satisfying cup with dashes of bakiness. Premium gunpowder that hails from Pin Lin, Taiwan's tea capital.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale green\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Hot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional method \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(see note below)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: When preparing by the cup, this tea can be used repeatedly - about 3 times. The secret is to use water that is about 180'F\/82'C. 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModern Method:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: Traditionally, the recommendation has been that green tea be brewed at 180'F\/82'C. 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! \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Cold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIced tea brewing method (\u003cem\u003ePitcher\u003c\/em\u003e):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (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 11\/2 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!) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIced tea brewing method (\u003cem\u003eIndividual Serving)\u003c\/em\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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!)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Specialist Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"100 g","offer_id":48311089627381,"sku":"480-100","price":14.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":48311089660149,"sku":"480-250","price":34.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":48311089692917,"sku":"480-500","price":62.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":48311089725685,"sku":"480-1000","price":113.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/7569\/2021\/files\/480.jpg?v=1782246002"},{"product_id":"pecan-pastry-green-tea","title":"PECAN PASTRY","description":"Nutty character that tends sweet. Delicious lingering pecan profile that beckons you bade for more.\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDid you know that the Pecan tree is the only major naturally occurring nut bearing tree in North America? It's a fact. It's also a fact that the native populations of North America adored Pecans and were the first people to cultivate the trees for personal consumption sometime during the 16th century. In fact, the name \u003cem\u003epecan\u003c\/em\u003e comes from an Algonquin word that means \"nut that needs a stone to crack.\" It is also a fact that after Europeans arrived in North America, in particular the French to New Orleans, that Pecans became a hot commodity in international trade. In fact, one of the first recorded incidents of Pecan exportation occurred in 1802 when the French sent a shipment from New Orleans to the West Indies. Another accepted fact is that these same French-folk were the first to bake Pecans into freshly layered pastry thus creating Pecan pie. Indeed these are all accepted Pecan facts. That Pecans have magical powers is not. That said, once you discover the amazingly nutty flavor of Pecan pastry and green tea you'll feel that magical powers are at work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat kind of tea is used? We've sourced a top quality Sencha style green tea manufactured in Hunan Province, South Eastern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChina. The tea is produced by skipping the fermentation process required to produce black tea. Interestingly, both green and black teas can be produced from the same bushes. In green manufacture, the freshly plucked leaves are steamed immediately and then bruised either by machine or hand. Next the leaf is either pan-fried or basket fired - a process that gives the tea its distinctive glossy look and feel. Senchas typically have dark green, needle shaped leaves and produce a pale green to yellow, very bright and smooth cup with a sweetish, honey like finish. Layers of nutty pecan and a light hint of cream wonderfully offset the bright, subtle grassiness of the tea and it‰ÛÙs a fact that if you brew a cup today you'll come back for seconds - no magic required!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hunan Province\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan Sancha style\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1500 - 4500 feet above sea level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional Pan Fired Green Tea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green tea, Papaya pieces, Orange petals, and Natural flavors containing nut extract.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCup Characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nutty character that tends sweet. Delicious lingering pecan profile that beckons you bade for more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright, pale green to yellow, light colored cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Hot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTraditional method \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e(see note below)\u003c\/em\u003e: When preparing by the cup, this tea can be used repeatedly - about 3 times. The secret is to use water that is about 180'F\/82'C. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eModern Method: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eBring 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: Traditionally, the recommendation has been that green tea be brewed at 180'F\/82'C. 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!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Cold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIced tea brewing method (\u003cem\u003ePitcher\u003c\/em\u003e):\u003c\/strong\u003e (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 11\/2 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!)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIced tea brewing method (\u003cem\u003eIndividual Serving)\u003c\/em\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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!)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Specialist Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"100 g","offer_id":48311089791221,"sku":"21-100","price":14.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":48311089823989,"sku":"21-250","price":34.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":48311089856757,"sku":"21-500","price":62.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":48311089889525,"sku":"21-1000","price":113.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/7569\/2021\/files\/21.jpg?v=1782246005"},{"product_id":"pearl-drop-green-tea","title":"PEARL DROP","description":"\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eDelicate, flowery and almost honey-like with strength. Taste the fresh tea bud infusion and enjoy one of the world's top teas.\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile much of the tea world classifies its teas according to leaf grade - OP, FBOP, TGFOP, etc. - in China, it has never been that simple. Due to the many thousands of different production methods used by Chinese growers, Chinese teas have a long history of interesting and very creative names. The naming of Pearl Drop Morning Dew, a variety of Pi Lo Chun is a good example of this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong before the development of Sichuan province's Pearl Drop Morning Dew, Pi Lo Chun teas were grown only on Dong Ting Mountain in Tai Hu, a division of Jiangsu Province. But even before Pi Lo Chun teas were given the name Pi Lo Chun, the grade was known as \u003cem\u003eXia Sha Ren Xiang, \u003c\/em\u003ewhich translated means \"Scary Fragrance.\" Not very appealing is it? According to legend, this name came from the fact that pluckers, in an effort to protect the very delicate leaves needed to produce the tea, would carry their small plucking baskets inside their cloaks. After a day on the mountain, the tea, having been next to their bodies all day, would develop a very pungent and, judging by the name, alarming aroma. Although it was not very marketable, the name Scary Fragrance stuck for many years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name was not changed to the more pleasant sounding Pi Lo Chun, meaning, \"Green Snail Spring\" until one fateful day during the reign of the Qing dynasty Emperor Kangxi, (1654-1722). Kangxi, on a visit through Tai Hu was presented with the Scary Fragrance tea, which had become the regional specialty. He found it delicious. But when told of the name, he scoffed and decided he would bestow it with a new name. Because the tea was green, hand rolled (making it look like little snails) and produced only in spring, he decided very reasonably on Pi Lo Chun, Green Snail Spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver the years, as the unique method for producing Pi Lo Chun spread to other tea regions of China, growers began giving their own versions different names to set them apart from the Tai Hu original. Our producer in Sichuan comes from a line of tea growers who devised the name Pearl Drop Morning Dew. In the minds of his descendents, the rolled leaf resembled the pearl shaped dewdrops left on the tea leaves in the early spring mornings of plucking season. (A very romantic image and certainly much more marketable than \u003cem\u003eScary Fragrance.\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eName aside, like the great Pi Lo Chuns of history, Pearl Drop Morning Dew is a spectacular tea. Produced exclusively from premium spring leaf, the cup is intensely delicate, exhibiting notes of honey, spring flowers, light grassiness and clover. Without exaggeration, one of the World's finest green teas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sichuan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pi Lo Chun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2000' ft. above sea level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orthodox\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orthodox\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCup Characteristics: \u003c\/strong\u003eDelicate, flowery and almost honey-like with strength. Taste the fresh tea bud infusion and enjoy one of the world's top teas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright green lively appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Hot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTraditional method \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e(see note below)\u003c\/em\u003e: When preparing by the cup, this tea can be used repeatedly - about 3 times. The secret is to use water that is about 180'F\/82'C. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eModern Method:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: Traditionally, the recommendation has been that green tea be brewed at 180'F\/82'C. 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! \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Cold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIced tea brewing method (\u003cem\u003ePitcher\u003c\/em\u003e):\u003c\/strong\u003e (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 11\/2 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!)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIced tea brewing method (\u003cem\u003eIndividual Serving)\u003c\/em\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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!)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Specialist Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"100 g","offer_id":48311090020597,"sku":"478-100","price":16.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":48311090053365,"sku":"478-250","price":38.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":48311090086133,"sku":"478-500","price":71.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":48311090118901,"sku":"478-1000","price":128.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/7569\/2021\/files\/478.jpg?v=1782246006"},{"product_id":"paris-green-tea","title":"PARIS GREEN","description":"Ooh la la! Cosmetics grade lavender dances a pas de deux with lush notes of stunning African greens.\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough for the most part, Paris is referred to as \"La Ville-Lumi̬re\", \u003cem\u003eThe City of Lights, \u003c\/em\u003eit could just as easily be called \"La Ville Jardins\", \u003cem\u003eThe City of Gardens. \u003c\/em\u003eFrom one end of the city to the other, Paris is filled with gardens, parks and green spaces of all kinds. Many of the most famous of these were designed and built under the patronage of Emperor Napoleon III, who during the 1800s implemented a large-scale plan to \"green\" his beloved city. Two of the most beautiful of these are the Parc Montsouris in the 14\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e arrondissement and the Parc des Buttes Chaumont in the 19\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e. On any given day, the people of Paris stroll the gardens, spread picnic blankets on the grass or just lie out to catch the warmth of the sun. Trees sway and flowers blossom as the sounds of fountains and children fill the air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn homage to the legacy of Napoleon III, we've crafted this supremely relaxing blend of high antioxidant green teas and lavender, by many counts the national flower of la France. On the nose, the blend offers hints of sweet grass and deep of floral lavender. In the cup, tones of honey overlap a touch of moss rounded by deep floral overtones - a stunning tea. Paris Green... quite possibly the next best thing to an actual stroll through one of the world's most romantic cities.\u003cem\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMore about the teas used to create this blend:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eKapchorua:\u003c\/em\u003e Certified by the Ethical Tea Partnership and Fair Trade organization, Kapchorua is one of Kenya's premiere estates. Exceptional green teas are produced using \u003cem\u003eEjulu\u003c\/em\u003e leaf stock, noted for its sturdy leaf and deep green colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSatemwa:\u003c\/em\u003e First planted in 1923 by Scotsman Maclean Cathcart Kay, Satemwa produces some of Malawi's most innovative teas. The estate provides free schooling, medicare and housing for all staff and is certified by the Ethical Tea Partnership.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhy are the antioxidants in tea good for you?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAntioxidants are disease-fighting compounds that help your body stave off illness. Research has shown that drinking tea may be beneficial in the treatment and prevention of some cancers, heart diseases and stroke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kenya, Malawi, France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kericho, Thyolo, Provence\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBP1 (Broken Pekoe 1)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5900, 4000, 800\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e CTC (Cut, Torn and Curled), LTP (Lawrie Tea Processor)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Luxury green tea, Luxury green dryer mouth, Natural dried lavender blossoms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCup Characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ooh la la! Cosmetics grade lavender dances a pas de deux with lush notes of stunning African greens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Luxury green tea, Luxury green dryer mouth, Natural dried lavender blossoms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Hot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen preparing by the cup, this tea can be used repeatedly - about 3 times. The secret is to use water that is about 180'F or 90'C. Place about 1-1 1\/2 teaspoons 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Cold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(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 with cold water.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Specialist Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"100 g","offer_id":48311090184437,"sku":"311-100","price":23.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":48311090217205,"sku":"311-250","price":55.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":48311090249973,"sku":"311-500","price":100.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":48311090282741,"sku":"311-1000","price":182.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/7569\/2021\/files\/311.jpg?v=1782246007"},{"product_id":"panfried-darjeeling-green-tea","title":"PANFIRED DARJEELING","description":"\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eTending delicate, light liquoring with notes of muscatel, pungent (full body- typical of 2\u003csup\u003end \u003c\/sup\u003e flush). \u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the production of green tea the new leaves are hand plucked and immediately taken to the factory where they are slowly withered to reduce their water content. The leaves are not allowed to ferment and immediately go to the rolling process where the shape of the leaf is achieved. Following this they are pan fired which locks in the flavor. You can see that these teas are machined rolled since the leaf appearance is somewhat mixed and the final product has not been hand sorted (which would result in whole leaf and buds appearing). The pan-fired tea has more body than the steamed green Darjeeling because during the rolling stage a small amount of fermentation does occur - hence the slightly extra body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNagri Farm is a tea estate in the Darjeeling region. Prior to the 1800's Nagri Farm, due to its prominent location where it has a commanding view of the surrounding plains, was a fortified (fort) location with a local garrison. There were occasional skirmishes between local tribes people and outsiders' from Nepal, Tibet and warring Maharajahs. Later the fort became a dairy farm using the old fort buildings. In the 1880's use of the farm changed when tea was planted - hence the name of the estate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe estate is divided into 34 sections. Section 1-5 are bushes that were planted prior to 1883 and section 6-12 were replanted in 1883. Sections 13-34 were subsequently planted over the intervening years. Interestingly these old bushes have a very unique shape - almost bonsai like. Despite the fact that these bushes are extremely hardy, the yield is low. The estate covers 286 hectare (726 acres) and the average yield is 600 pounds per acre - compare this to an estate in Assam (called Keyhung with young bushes) which has a yield of 2000 pounds per acre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e India\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Darjeeling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade: \u003c\/strong\u003eTGFOP1 (Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe #1)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3000 ft. - 4600' ft. above sea level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pan Fired Orthodox Green Tea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients: \u003c\/strong\u003eLuxury green tea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCup Characteristics: \u003c\/strong\u003eTending delicate, light liquoring with notes of muscatel, pungent (full body- typical of 2\u003csup\u003end \u003c\/sup\u003e flush).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfusion: \u003c\/strong\u003eTending bright, green, typical infusion of a well made green tea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Hot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen preparing by the cup, this tea can be used repeatedly - about 3 times. The secret is to use water that is about 180'F or 80'C. Place 1 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. 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, begging you to add more water to savor the flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlternatively as with all top quality teas, scoop 2-4 teaspoons into the teapot, pour in boiling water that has been freshly drawn (previously boiled water has lost most of its oxygen and therefore tends to be flat tasting), steep for 2-4 minutes (to taste), stir (virtually all the leaves will sink), pour into your cup but do not add milk or sugar since green tea is enjoyed straight-up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Cold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(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 with cold water.]\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Specialist Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"100 g","offer_id":48311090381045,"sku":"477-100","price":40.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":48311090413813,"sku":"477-250","price":94.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":48311090446581,"sku":"477-500","price":171.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":48311090479349,"sku":"477-1000","price":311.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/7569\/2021\/files\/477.jpg?v=1782246008"},{"product_id":"osmanthus-green-tea","title":"OSMANTHUS","description":"\u003cspan\u003eTending slightly herbaceous with light notes of peaches from osmanthus petals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOsmanthus tea is produced in a similar fashion to jasmine tea. A layer of osmanthus blooms are placed between the fresh tealeaves and the delicate scent of osmanthus is allowed to permeate the tea. Following this, most of the osmanthus blooms are blended into the tea to enhance the visual appeal as well as boost the flavor. Osmanthus blooms are very delicate and the aroma from the blossoms is equally delicate resulting in mild peach flavor notes on the tea. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowers play an important part in Chinese life and osmanthus is no exception. Osmanthus flowers are said to improve digestion and make the tea drinker' live a longer and healthier life. Combine this with the health benefits of green tea and you achieve a tea that is particularly popular in Chinese life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome active ingredients in Green Tea are:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePolyphenols - antioxidants that are responsible for disease prevention and treatment. The polyphenols in green tea include: epicatechin, epicatechin gallate, epigallocatechin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaffeine - a stimulant found in green tea in small amounts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAromatic Oils - As many as 500 different aromatic oils in tealeaves contribute to the flavor and aroma of tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNutrients - The nutrients are present in very small amounts: vitamins including vitamin C, minerals (e.g. flouride, manganese) and amino acids such as theanine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shanghai\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hunan Province\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Osmanthus - specialty green tea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1500' ft. above sea level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steamed green tea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLuxury green tea, Natural dried osmanthus petals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCup Characteristics: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTending slightly herbaceous with light notes of peaches from osmanthus petals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale amber green liquor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Hot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional method \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(see note below)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: When preparing by the cup, this tea can be used repeatedly - about 3 times. The secret is to use water that is about 180'F\/82'C. 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModern Method:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: Traditionally, the recommendation has been that green tea be brewed at 180'F\/82'C. 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! \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Cold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIced tea brewing method (\u003cem\u003ePitcher\u003c\/em\u003e):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (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!) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIced tea brewing method (\u003cem\u003eIndividual Serving)\u003c\/em\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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!)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Specialist Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"100 g","offer_id":48311090544885,"sku":"476-100","price":16.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":48311090577653,"sku":"476-250","price":38.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":48311090610421,"sku":"476-500","price":71.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":48311090643189,"sku":"476-1000","price":128.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/7569\/2021\/files\/476.jpg?v=1782246010"},{"product_id":"niagara-peach-green-tea","title":"NIAGARA PEACH","description":"\u003cspan\u003eLush peach notes with sweet overtones. Superb quality green tea dotted with jasmine petals comes alive with one of the world's most favorite flavors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen one usually thinks of Niagara, they think of the Falls, bridges and casinos. What many people outside of the area don't realize is that the countryside in the Niagara region is home to some of the most lush and rich farmland in North America. In recent years the region has earned a worldwide reputation for its numerous vineyards, but the area has traditionally been known for its abundance of orchards. Take a drive along any of Niagara's country highways and you will pass row after row of apple, pear, and peach orchards (the finest orchards of the three in our biased opinion!). The first of these orchards were probably planted in the area sometime in the mid 1800's by European settlers. The rich soil combined with a mild and relatively long summer make the Niagara Peach a sweet citrus treat. The peaches are generally larger than their Georgia cousins and are harvested from mid to late summer. When ripe, they have a delicate profile that hints of sweet nectar. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tea we've used as a base for this blend is a green Sencha. Interestingly, green and black teas can be produced from the same plants. Green tea is produced by forgoing the fermentation process required to produce black tea. Instead the leaves are steamed as soon as they are plucked, and then bruised either by machine or by hand. The leaves are then pan-fried or basket fired - a process that gives the tea its distinctive glossy look and feel. Although Sencha is generally produced in Japan, we've used a Chinese variety from Hunan province. Our master taster felt that this Chinese variety had a subtleness of character perfectly suited to blending with peach. Like all Sencha teas, this particular variety has a dark green, needle shaped leaf and produces a pale green to yellow, very bright, smooth cup with a sweetish, honey like finish. You'll also notice that we've added delicate white Jasmine petals to this blend - an addition that enhances the citrus character of peach. Brew a pot today; drink it hot or over ice and experience summertime in Niagara.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hunan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan Sencha style\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e2500 feet above sea level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pan fired\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Luxury green tea, Jasmine flowers, Natural flavors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCup Characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eLush peach notes with sweet overtones. Superb quality green tea dotted with jasmine petals comes alive with one of the world's most favorite flavors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright, pale green to yellow, light colored cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Hot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen preparing by the cup, this tea can be used repeatedly - about 3 times. The secret is to use water that is about 180'F or 90'C. Place 1 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. 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, they foretell your fortune.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlternatively as with all top quality teas, scoop 2-4 teaspoons of tea into the teapot, pour in boiling water that has been freshly drawn (previously boiled water has lost most of its oxygen and therefore tends to be flat tasting), steep for 2-4 minutes (to taste), stir (virtually all the leaves will sink), pour into your cup but do not add milk or sugar since green tea is enjoyed straight-up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Cold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n(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 with cold water.]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Specialist Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"100 g","offer_id":48311090708725,"sku":"15-100","price":43.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":48311090741493,"sku":"15-250","price":101.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":48311090774261,"sku":"15-500","price":184.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":48311090807029,"sku":"15-1000","price":334.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/7569\/2021\/files\/15.jpg?v=1782246011"},{"product_id":"nepal-junchi-green-tea","title":"NEPAL JUNCHI","description":"Superb tea from the mountain kingdom. Notes of grass, wheat and moss lead to a surprinsingly mild muscatel finish.\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNepal, believed by some to be the birthplace of the Buddha, also happens to produce some of the world's finest Orthodox teas. The tea industry in the country got its start sometime around 1873. In that year a man named Colonel Gajraj Singh Thapa, son-in-law of Jung Bahadur, Nepal's most famous historical ruler, paid a visit to neighbouring Darjeeling. Wherever he went the locals offered him steaming cups of tea, which he found to be quite delicious. He was also apparently, according to historical account, quite taken with the sight of the orderly rows of tea that were carved into the mountain steppes up around the town of Darjeeling. Upon his return to Nepal the Colonel, estimating that climactic and topographical conditions in his country were likewise suitable for tea, set about establishing two estates and so the industry was born.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Colonel's plan was a success. To say that the natural environment in Nepal is perfect for tea is an understatement. How perfect is it? Consider the following poem from \"The Teachings of the Buddha\" in reference to the country: \"Soft zephyrs pass through the trees of that Pure Land and stir the fragrant curtains of the pavilions and pass away in sweet cadences of music.\" \"Pure Land\" is the key term here. The exceptionally clean air, rich mountain soil and pure beaming sunlight produce bushes that flush 4 times per year yielding full leaves densely packed with incredible flavor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSince the days of Colonel Thapa, the Nepalese industry has weathered various ups and downs but overall has grown considerably. Raw leaf in the country is grown by a mix small holders and larger plantations which has resulted in a good variety of sustainable employment opportunities for the Nepalese. (Interestingly, nearly 60% of tea workers employed in the Nepal are female.) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSo how do the teas taste? Most professional tea tasters liken the better Nepalese teas to the top Darjeelings. This Nepal Junchi is an excellent example. The cup opens wide with the pointed muscatel bite of a Darjeeling, offset by soft round notes of wheat and moss grounded by good mouth filling astringency. A heavenly delight from the \"Rooftop of the World\". \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nepal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dhankuta\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver Orange Pekoe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude: \u003c\/strong\u003e4000' ft. - 6000' ft. above sea level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orthodox\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green Tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCup Characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Superb tea from the mountain kingdom. Notes of grass, wheat and moss lead to a surprinsingly mild muscatel finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very bright and golden coppery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Hot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional method \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(see note below)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: When preparing by the cup, this tea can be used repeatedly - about 3 times. The secret is to use water that is about 180'F\/82'C. 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModern Method:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: Traditionally, the recommendation has been that green tea be brewed at 180'F\/82'C. 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! \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Cold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIced tea brewing method (\u003cem\u003ePitcher\u003c\/em\u003e):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (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! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIced tea brewing method (\u003cem\u003eIndividual Serving)\u003c\/em\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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!)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Specialist Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"100 g","offer_id":48311090905333,"sku":"475-100","price":16.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":48311090938101,"sku":"475-250","price":38.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":48311090970869,"sku":"475-500","price":71.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":48311091003637,"sku":"475-1000","price":128.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/7569\/2021\/files\/475.jpg?v=1782246012"},{"product_id":"mountain-dragon-green-tea","title":"MOUNTAIN DRAGON GREEN","description":"Enter the Mountain Dragon. Full flavored green tea roars gently with light bakey notes, grass and subtle eucalyptus.\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike most things that have been around for a couple thousand years, Mountain Dragon Green Tea comes with an incredible story. Legend has it that centuries ago, a tea artisan working alone in the hills of Yunnan was set upon by bandits. After beating him, the bandits stole an entire season's worth of tea he was readying for market. Because the artisan lived and worked alone, his cries went unanswered, his pleas dissipating into the thick Yunnan forest. Evening fell and with it, complete darkness since there was no moon that night and the artisan hadn't the strength to light a fire. Drifting off to sleep he decided that in the morning he would make his way down from the hills for aid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat night, a dragon came to the tea maker in a dream. The beast explained that as the benevolent deity of a nearby mountain peak, he had seen what the bandits had done that day. He told the artisan that if he wanted help he should rise out of bed and make his way to the top of the mountain to visit him. Still dreaming, the tea maker asked how he would be able to see, given the darkness, and climb, given his injuries. The dragon told him his path would be lit with dragon-fire to provide light and a warm wind to lift him up the mountain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artisan did as he was told, reaching the dragon's cave by daybreak. Pleased by his obeyance, the dragon bid the artisan to get up on his back. Together they swooped down into the valley, coming upon the bandits as they made their way into town. With one blast of his fiery breath, the dragon reduced the bandits to a pile of ashes, then swooped down, grabbed the sacks of stolen tea and delivered the artisan back to his home. Before leaving, the dragon healed the man, restoring his strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWishing to give thanks, the artisan decided to blend his recovered tea with safflower petals to represent the fire of the winged beast. His blend was so successful and made the man so much money he was able to attract a sturdy and handsome wife - he no longer had to live and wok alone! Put the dragon's magic to work for you by brewing a pot of this exquisite Yunnan green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hunan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mao Feng Special\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4500' ft. - 6000' ft. above sea level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mao Feng\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLuxury green tea, Natural dried safflower petals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCup Characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enter the Mountain Dragon. Full flavored green tea roars gently with light bakey notes, grass and subtle eucalyptus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Luxuriant green apple-like\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Hot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTraditional method \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e(see note below)\u003c\/em\u003e: When preparing by the cup, this tea can be used repeatedly - about 3 times. The secret is to use water that is about 180'F\/82'C. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eModern Method:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: Traditionally, the recommendation has been that green tea be brewed at 180'F\/82'C. 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! \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Cold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIced tea brewing method (\u003cem\u003ePitcher\u003c\/em\u003e):\u003c\/strong\u003e (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!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIced tea brewing method (\u003cem\u003eIndividual Serving)\u003c\/em\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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!)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Specialist Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"100 g","offer_id":48311091134709,"sku":"474-100","price":14.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":48311091167477,"sku":"474-250","price":34.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":48311091200245,"sku":"474-500","price":62.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":48311091233013,"sku":"474-1000","price":113.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/7569\/2021\/files\/474.jpg?v=1782246014"},{"product_id":"moon-swirl-white-tip-green-tea","title":"MOON SWIRL WHITE TIP","description":"Excellent tea as evidenced by the white tip! See the spring tea leaves come to life. Lightly astringent with a magnificent green tea profile.\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHunan Province, the birthplace of Moon Swirl White Tip, is a land of large numbers. To begin with, the province, which is located in China's South East, is old - it first enters written record in 350 BC, making it more than 2350 years old to be exact - that's old! These days, the province is currently called home by 66, 977,000 people. To help put that in perspective, Hunan has just over twice the population of Canada or just under twice the population of California - that's a lot of people! Among the rest of China's population, Hunan is also known as the \u003cem\u003eland of milk and honey\u003c\/em\u003e, owing to its rich soil, perfect climate and subsequent acres of lush agricultural growth - also the source of some large numbers. The province is home to more than 2000 individual species of woody plants, 1000 individual species of economically profitable plants, 800 individual species of medicinal plants and 60 varieties of plants so rare they're protected by the State. (We briefly mentioned Hunan's perfect climate above, but how perfect is it? A few more numbers will help illustrate. The region receives between 1300-1800 hours of sunlight annually, 278-300 frost free days and a mean temperature of 16'-18'C, 60.8'-64.4'F... perfect!)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOK, where are we going with all these large numbers? We're simply trying to prove beyond a shadow of a doubt why it should come as no surprise that Moon Swirl White Tip is so high in Polyphenols and Antioxidants. In fact, according to our University lab tests, Moon Swirl White Tip has a Polyphenol and Antioxidant count of 16.65% - now that's high! What does that mean for you? A wealth of research suggests that the Polyphenols and Antioxidants present in tea may help to prevent certain types of cancer and cardiovascular disease. (No wonder they've been drinking it in Hunan for longer than anyone there can remember.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoon Swirl White Tip is made today the same way it was hundreds of years ago. Only the top buds of the early Spring flush are plucked, dried and skillfully rolled by hand. Interestingly, many of the artisans involved in its production come from families that have been hand rolling the tea for generations. When infused, the fabulous cup opens with beguiling notes of grass, wheat and light honey balanced by a lightish, yet assertive astringency. Now, back to the numbers and the only thing wrong with this tea - its limited production numbers! Only a few thousand kilos are manufactured per year. We're more than pleased to make it available to our valued customers. Enjoy!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hunan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handmade swirls\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3500' ft. - 5000' ft. above sea level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handmade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Luxury green tea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCup Characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent tea as evidenced by the white tip! See the spring tea leaves come to life. Lightly astringent with a magnificent green tea profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfusion: \u003c\/strong\u003ePale green with bright highlights\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Hot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen preparing by the cup, this tea can be used repeatedly - about 3 times. The secret is to use water that is about 180'F or 90 'C. Use 1 teaspoon of leaves per cup and let steep for 30 - 60 seconds - do not remove the leaves from the cup. Once the water level is low - add more water, and so on and so on - until the flavor of the tea is exhausted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Cold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n(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 with cold water.]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Specialist Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"100 g","offer_id":48311091298549,"sku":"473-100","price":55.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":48311091331317,"sku":"473-250","price":128.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":48311091364085,"sku":"473-500","price":234.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":48311091396853,"sku":"473-1000","price":425.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/7569\/2021\/files\/473.jpg?v=1782246016"},{"product_id":"monks-blend-green-tea","title":"MONK'S BLEND GREEN TEA","description":"Vanilla sweet starts the experience followed by a light astringency of high grown high antioxidant Ceylon green tea.\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you were a monk and only allowed to enjoy one item for the rest of your days, what would it be? Chocolate bars? No nutritional content, pass. Cheeseburgers? Too many calories. OK, stop wondering, we have the answer for you right here - Monk's Blend Green tea. (And we aren't just saying that because we're a tea company.) Monk's Blend Green is the perfect blend of antioxidant rich green tea to keep you healthy and the delicious flavors of grenadine and vanilla to keep you interested. (Trust us, taste is important when you're talking about enjoying one thing forever.) The only snag in the plan is whether to enjoy it hot or over ice - both are spectacular - but remember... we said you could only choose one thing!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChinese production of traditionally foreign tea grades: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn recent years, a select number of Chinese manufacturers have begun to produce exceptional examples of teas traditionally associated with other tea producing regions, most notably Japan, i.e. Sencha. While this may seem counterintuitive, the practice is essentially the same as that of \"New World\" vineyards growing traditionally \"Old World\" grape varieties. (Think of Cabernet Sauvignon, a French grape, attaining near legendary status at the hands of Australian vintners.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sri Lanka\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uva - Welimada\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pekoe Gunpowder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2500-3000 feet above sea level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orthodox\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green tea, Calendula + Sunflower petals, Natural flavors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCup Characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vanilla sweet starts the experience followed by a light astringency of high grown high antioxidant Ceylon green tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale yellow green\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Hot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional method \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(see note below)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: When preparing by the cup, this tea can be used repeatedly - about 3 times. The secret is to use water that is about 180'F\/82'C. 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModern Method:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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 portion control pack 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote: Traditionally, the recommendation has been that green tea be brewed at 180'F\/82'C. 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! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Cold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIced tea brewing method (\u003cem\u003ePitcher\u003c\/em\u003e):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (to make 1 liter\/quart): Place 6 slightly heaping teaspoons of loose tea, 6 tea bags or 6 Q3 portion packs 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!) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIced tea brewing method (\u003cem\u003eIndividual Serving)\u003c\/em\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Place 1 slightly heaping teaspoon of loose tea, 1 tea bag or 1 Q3 portion control pack 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!)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Specialist Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"100 g","offer_id":48311091593461,"sku":"19-100","price":14.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":48311091626229,"sku":"19-250","price":34.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":48311091658997,"sku":"19-500","price":62.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":48311091691765,"sku":"19-1000","price":113.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/7569\/2021\/files\/19.jpg?v=1782246017"},{"product_id":"monkey-eye-green-tea","title":"MONKEY EYE","description":"Early spring green tea notes immediately come to the fore inviting you to explore the depth of its flavor. Has a smooth and fresh finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonkeys hold a special place in the culture and history of China. For example, the animal is one of the signs of the Chinese Zodiac. People born under the year of the monkey are known for their deep desire for knowledge, physical skill and problem solving abilities. Perhaps these traits are the reason one of China's most storied personages was a monkey - the Monkey King. The Monkey King was a sort of Mythological Superhero that helped bring Buddhism to China from India, dealing with monsters, fairies and magic along the way. He was also the inspiration behind the development of this wonderful tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Monkey King, known in Chinese as \u003cem\u003eSun Wukong, \u003c\/em\u003ewas the feature character in a book called Journey to the West by Wu Ch'eng-en written during the 16th century. As the legends have it, many thousands of years ago the Monkey King was born miraculously from a rock that was impregnated by heaven itself. Born as he was by the power of heaven, Sun Wukong had the ability to transform into any one of 72 earthly forms in order to deal with any adversary that crossed his path. These forms ranged from trees to birds of prey to mosquitoes. One story tells how he took the form of the latter to travel into the belly of an adversary in order to fight him from the inside. This miraculous power made his journey to India, undertaken entirely on foot, possible at a time when the world was populated with all manner of mythical beasts and fantastical creatures. Needless to say, the Monkey King was a powerful figure. He was also highly intelligent and a great spiritualist credited with translating the Buddhist Sutras from Sanskrit into early Chinese. He was so revered that in some quarters, even though he was mortal, he was worshipped as a god.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf ever a person, place or thing were to be honored with a tea, the Monkey King is it. And if ever a tea were worthy of being associated with so miraculous a person, place or thing, Monkey Eye Jade Buds are it. Now, you may wonder why the tea is called Monkey Eye instead of something more straightforward like Monkey King. Well, the answer is that the Monkey King's eyes were extremely powerful and had the ability to see the truth in any situation. It is said that finding a quiet corner and pondering the mysteries of life over a cup of this tea can have the same affect. The exceptional leaf is manufactured exclusively from early jade colored spring buds and produces a deeply nuanced cup with bright grassy notes and a full \u003cem\u003emouth feel. \u003c\/em\u003eBrew a pot and prepared to be amazed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion: \u003c\/strong\u003eFujian Province\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Monkey Jade Buds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2000' ft. above sea level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Special hand formed tradition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients: \u003c\/strong\u003eLuxury green tea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCup Characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early spring green tea notes immediately come to the fore inviting you to explore the depth of its \u003cbr\u003eflavor. Has a smooth and fresh finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfusion: \u003c\/strong\u003eBright green and pale yellow hue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Hot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen preparing by the cup, this tea can be used repeatedly - about 3 times. The secret is to use water that is about 180'F or 90'C. Place about 1-1 1\/2 teaspoons 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. Once the water level is low - add more water, and so on and so on - until the flavor of the tea is exhausted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Cold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(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 with cold water.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Specialist Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"100 g","offer_id":48311091757301,"sku":"471-100","price":55.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":48311091790069,"sku":"471-250","price":128.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":48311091822837,"sku":"471-500","price":234.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":48311091855605,"sku":"471-1000","price":425.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/7569\/2021\/files\/471.jpg?v=1782246018"},{"product_id":"mint-green-tea","title":"MINT GREEN","description":"Refreshing cool mint flavor in a green tea. A delicious and heady combination.\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTea blended with mint (Latin: \u003cem\u003eMentha piperita\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the oldest variations in the world of tea. From Armenia, where mint is known as \u003cem\u003eAnanookh, \u003c\/em\u003eto Khazakstan, where it goes by the name \u003cem\u003eJiyek jalbez, \u003c\/em\u003eto Morocco where it is called \u003cem\u003eEqama, \u003c\/em\u003epeople have been adding fresh mint leaves to tea for at least a thousand years. But even before it was added to tea, the bitingly sweet herb was enjoyed on it's own, or in oil form, for hundreds of years before that. For example, did you know that Mint was mentioned in the Old Testament? It's in there. In the Bible's original Greek it was called \u003cem\u003ehedyosmon\u003c\/em\u003e, which translates directly into English as \"the sweet smelling one\". And a sweet smelling herb it is. Olfactory scientists claim that the scent of mint is one of the most recognizable on the planet. The scent is pure, refreshing, pungnet and slightly burning when highly concentrated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe think you'll be delighted by this tea. The characteristically intense flavor of the herb infuses sweet minty notes that blend beautifully with the tea's mellow and slightly smoky profile. The particular tea we've used is Pekoe Gunpowder from the Uva region of Sri Lanka. Green Gunpowder is produced by forgoing the fermentation process required to produce black tea. Instead, the leaves are steamed as soon as they are plucked and then hand-rolled into small round pellets. Once immersed in water, these pellets gracefully open to reveal a full leaf. Gunpowder teas typically have a dark coppery green color, and produce a pale yellowy green infusion, with a smooth, slightly smoky cup with a sweetish finish. The tea is highly receptive to the addition of our natural flavorings and produces a very satisfying brew. Make yourself a pot today and enjoy a cup of this minty fresh tea! This one is unbelievable over ice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sri Lanka\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uva\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pekoe gunpowder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2500 - 3000 feet above sea level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orthodox\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Luxury green tea, Natural flavors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCup Characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Refreshing cool mint flavor in a green tea. A delicious and heady combination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfusion: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePale yellow green.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Hot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen preparing by the cup, this tea can be used repeatedly - about 3 times. The secret is to use water that is about 180'F or 90'C. Place 1 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. 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, they foretell your fortune.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlternatively as with all top quality teas, scoop 2-4 teaspoons of tea into the teapot, pour in boiling water that has been freshly drawn (previously boiled water has lost most of its oxygen and therefore tends to be flat tasting), steep for 2-4 minutes (to taste), stir (virtually all the leaves will sink), pour into your cup but do not add milk or sugar since green tea is enjoyed straight-up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Cold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(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 with cold water.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Specialist Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"100 g","offer_id":48311091921141,"sku":"17-100","price":20.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":48311091953909,"sku":"17-250","price":48.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":48311091986677,"sku":"17-500","price":87.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":48311092019445,"sku":"17-1000","price":159.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"15 Bags","offer_id":48311092052213,"sku":"2523-15","price":8.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24 Bags","offer_id":48311092084981,"sku":"2523-24","price":12.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/7569\/2021\/files\/17.jpg?v=1782246020"},{"product_id":"maple-green-tea","title":"MAPLE GREEN","description":"The incredible taste of maple coupled with a high grown Ceylon green tea. Superb after dinner.\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong before the arrival of the first Europeans to the shores of Canada and the United States, the native inhabitants of the North Eastern woodlands had discovered the secret of tapping Maple Trees to produce maple syrup. Because the Native peoples kept no written records, it is impossible to determine who first produced the sweet syrup, but oral traditions throughout the region tell many different legends regarding its discovery. One Iroquois tale tells of a young warrior who spent a winter deep in the woods. After many cold months, Spring arrived and he began noticing squirrels gnawing at small Maple branches with great relish. Curious, he broke a branch off for himself and discovered that the sap inside was sweet on his tongue. He took the discovery back to his village and developed a method for tapping the trees for the sweet sap. First, a v-shaped gash was cut into the bark of a tree. Next, a curved bark strip was forced into the opening. The sap was then collected in birch bark pails which where left outside for a few nights to freeze. Each morning the ice was broken off and discarded, reducing the water content of the sap. Finally, heated stones were dropped them into the sap buckets. The syrup would harden and form into cakes that would keep for a long time. As settlers began to arrive they quickly learned and refined the process after becoming enamored with the sweet, rustic flavor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo this day Maple syrup is still the favored method of sweetening many dishes and desserts throughout the Canadian and American North East. Venturing a little farther East, we also discovered that Maple could be used to flavor items considerably more exotic than pancakes or vanilla ice cream. One of these is the high quality Hyson style tea you'll find when you crack the seal of this bag. This Hyson variety, grown in Sri Lanka, exhibits all the ethereal nuances the style is known for. Rolled into fine pearls, Hysons are typically smooth, with a fresh \u003cem\u003egreen\u003c\/em\u003e character that rolls over the tongue. Their flavor made them wildly popular during the 18th century. In fact, the British Tea Tax imposed on Hysons at the time was higher than for all other teas. Owing to its fresh flavor, Hysons make a lovely match for our all-natural flavoring. The cup is bright, the liquor greenish and the flavor, all these centuries later, is still divine - sweet Maple underscored by hints of caramel. The Iroquois warriors of old would never have dreamed up this one! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sri Lanka\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uva - Welimada\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pekoe Gunpowder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2500-3000 feet above sea level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orthodox\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Luxury green tea, Calendula petals, Safflower petals, Natural flavors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCup Characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e The incredible taste of maple coupled with a high grown Ceylon green tea. Superb after dinner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale yellow green\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Hot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen preparing by the cup, this tea can be used repeatedly - about 3 times. The secret is to use water that is about 180'F or 90'C. Place 1 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. 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, they foretell your fortune.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlternatively as with all top quality teas, scoop 2-4 teaspoons of tea into the teapot, pour in boiling water that has been freshly drawn (previously boiled water has lost most of its oxygen and therefore tends to be flat tasting), steep for 2-4 minutes (to taste), stir (virtually all the leaves will sink), pour into your cup but do not add milk or sugar since green tea is enjoyed straight-up.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Cold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(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 with cold water.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Specialist Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"100 g","offer_id":48311092150517,"sku":"18-100","price":20.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":48311092183285,"sku":"18-250","price":48.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":48311092216053,"sku":"18-500","price":87.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":48311092248821,"sku":"18-1000","price":159.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/7569\/2021\/files\/18.jpg?v=1782246021"},{"product_id":"mao-feng-long-march-green-tea","title":"MAO FENG LONG MARCH","description":"Lightly astringent with a touch of oak cask. A superb example of premium March green tea from northern Fujian Province. \u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepending on whom you talk to, 1934 was either a terrible year, or a great year, to be in the Chinese Communist Army. That was the year Mai Zedong, in an effort to escape annihilation at the hands of the army of Chiang Kai-Shek embarked with his troops on an 8000 km, 370 day trek through the outer wilds of China. Without glossing over the hardships experienced by his men, suffice it to say that if you didn't like walking, it was terrible, but on the other hand, if you didn't want to die, it was great. The grueling march crossed mountains, rivers and endless grasslands and passed through countless hundreds of towns and villages. To make matters even more difficult, food for the soldiers was generally scarce. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike the Long March, depending on whom you talk to, Mao was either great or terrible. During the march however, he did institute a policy that became the inspiration for this tea. The policy was called the Eight Points of Attention, the spirit of which was for his soldiers not to harm the peasants in anyway, show them disrespect or steal their food, no matter how hungry and tired they grew. Years later, a Fujian tea producer who's family had housed a garrison of Mao's soldiers decided to honor Mao's apparent thoughtfulness, naming his prized traditional Mao Feng tea after the Long March\u003cem\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike everything else in the story, Mao's rise to power was also arguably great or terrible. What is not arguable is the incredible quality and flavor of Long March Mao Feng. Mao Feng literally translated means \u003cem\u003eFur Peak\u003c\/em\u003e owing to the mountainous region in which it is grown and the light fuzz that appears on the tea buds before they are picked. Interestingly, in keeping with the \u003cem\u003eMarch \u003c\/em\u003etheme, this tea is only plucked and produced during the month of March. As such, with its limited production, quality and nuance can change from year to year the way fine wines of different vintages display subtle shifts in character. Mao Feng Long March is an excellent example of the high quality traditional teas still being produced by the smaller niche producers of Fujian. Brew a pot today and raise a toast to the great... or terrible... revolution!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fujian Province\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mao Feng\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1000' ft.- 2000' ft. above sea level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handmade orthodox\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Luxury green tea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCup Characteristics: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLightly astringent with a touch of oak cask. A superb example of premium March green tea from northern Fujian Province.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clear and pale highlighting premium leaf quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Hot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen preparing by the cup, this tea can be used repeatedly - about 3 times. The secret is to use water that is about 180'F or 90'C. Place 1 teaspoon of leaves in you cup and let the tea steep for about 3 minutes and then begin enjoying a cup of enchantment - do not remove the leaves from the cup. 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 - they foretell life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Cold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(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 with cold water.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Specialist Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"100 g","offer_id":48311092379893,"sku":"470-100","price":40.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":48311092412661,"sku":"470-250","price":94.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":48311092445429,"sku":"470-500","price":171.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":48311092478197,"sku":"470-1000","price":311.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/7569\/2021\/files\/470.jpg?v=1782246022"},{"product_id":"malawi-green-tea","title":"MALAWI GREEN","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent green tea flavor with light floral notes. Reminiscent of spring in Tuscany. Finishes with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea palate pleasing fullness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHad you heard of Malawian tea before picking up our catalogue or speaking to one of our knowledgeable, funny and may we say charming salespeople? (Hey, we like to promote our people, what can we say.) If the answer was \"no\", don't feel too badly, you aren't alone. What most people know of African tea comes from Kenya, a country that over the years has developed a reputation as the \"Tuscany of Tea\". The reputation is well deserved. Kenya's tea country features rolling hills, spectacularly beautiful vistas and vast swaths of immaculately groomed tea estates producing some of the finest teas in the world - it's truly spectacular. So it's no surprise that travellers flock to Kenya's estates to sip, slurp and sample garden fresh tea, nor is it surprising that Kenyans consistently fetch such high prices at auction - the country has a good name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo why has nobody heard of Malawi's teas? The short answer is... branding. Kenya didn't develop its reputation overnight. It took years of branding and marketing on the part of the Tea Board of Kenya for the country's teas to be looked at seriously in the tea-drinking world. Unfortunately, in Malawi such a marketing push has never taken place. So what gives? Well, there are a number of factors to consider. For one, Malawi is landlocked, meaning that it is much harder for teas to make it to market - so, there is simply less of it around. Another reason may be the history of political instability in the country. Over the years politics, sadly, have played a part in slowing down economic endeavors in the country\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe irony of the situation (the delicious irony you might say, since we're talking tea,) is that Malawi is seen by many as the birthplace of African tea. Depending on whom you talk to, tea was planted in Malawi \u003cem\u003ebefore\u003c\/em\u003e Kenya. As well, it isn't as though Malawi doesn't have the romance or history associated with Kenya. As a small example, the country's first major European contact was with David Livingstone, of \"Dr. Livingstone I presume,\" fame on the north shore of Lake Malawi in 1859 - it's a very historic place. Most importantly, it isn't as though fabulous teas aren't produced in Malawi. Take this Satemwa Zomba Estate Dryer Mouth Green for example. This unbelievably smooth green with its mellow notes of honey is on par with the finest greens made in Kenya, or China, or Japan for that matter. Buy Malawi tea! We're happy to help get the word out there. Tell everyone you know.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Malawi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulanje\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural Dryer Mouth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3000 to 3500 feet above sea level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dryer Mouth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLuxury green tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCup Characteristics: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent green tea flavor with light floral notes. Reminiscent of spring in Tuscany. Finishes with a palate pleasing fullness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright, tending green\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Hot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreen tea is often steeped in lower temperature water and used repeatedly. The secret is to use water that is about 180'F or 90 'C. Place 1 teaspoon of leaves in you cup and let the tea steep for about 3 minutes and then begin enjoying a cup of enchantment - do not remove the leaves from the cup. Once the water level is low - add more water. Alternatively, bring freshly drawn cold water to a rolling boil. Add desired quantity of loose-leaf tea to your teapot. Infuse with freshly boiled water, cover and let steep for 3-8 minutes in accordance to desired strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Cold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(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 with cold water.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Specialist Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"100 g","offer_id":48311092609269,"sku":"420-100","price":23.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":48311092642037,"sku":"420-250","price":55.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":48311092674805,"sku":"420-500","price":100.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":48311092707573,"sku":"420-1000","price":182.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/7569\/2021\/files\/420.jpg?v=1782246024"},{"product_id":"madame-butterfly-jasmine-green-tea","title":"MADAME BUTTERFLY JASMINE","description":"This tea has an incomparable jasmine character with a full flavored cup and a delightfully aromatic nose. Simply the best there is!\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMadame Butterfly. What better way to honor this fabulous jasmine tea than by naming it after one the most hauntingly beautiful operas ever written? Opera not your thing? More of a Football fan? Well then we'll give you a little background on the opera. Madame Butterfly was written by Giacomo Pucini at the turn of the 20th century after he saw a stage play by the same name in London in 1900. The Operatic version premiered at La Scala opera house in Milan, Italy in 1904. Although the story line of Madame Butterfly is considered to be very minimal compared to many other operas - girl woos boy, girl loses boy, girl commits hari-kari - Puccini's musical score is a masterpiece. The arrangements are rich, luscious, and complex - starting to see why we chose the name we did? \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen our Master taster first put a tasting-spoonful of this tea to his lips and slurped back a mouthful, his notes read: \u003cem\u003erich, luscious, complex - stunning jasmine character\u003c\/em\u003e. It wasn't long before our first shipment had arrived, arriving in our warehouses days after a few employees had been to see a production of Madame Butterfly. Once everyone had had a cup we knew no other name would fit the bill. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike the opera, and as the original tasting notes describe it, the jasmine character of this tea is stunning. Jasmine teas are probably only second to Earl Grey in terms of the number of variations produced worldwide, and we'd have to say that this is one of the finer versions we've tried. The tea is produced by layering freshly plucked jasmine petals with an exceptional hand plucked green tea from Fujian Province. If you love Jasmine tea, this is one you won't be disappointed with. Brew a pot, crank up the Puccini, and let an afternoon pass you by!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fujian Province\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Artisan Handcrafted\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1000' ft. - 2000' ft. above sea level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handmade orthodox\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Luxury green tea, Jasmine petals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCup Characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e This tea has an incomparable jasmine character with a full flavored cup and a delightfully aromatic nose. Simply the best there is!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clear and pale highlighting premium leaf quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Hot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional method \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(see note below)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: When preparing by the cup, this tea can be used repeatedly - about 3 times. The secret is to use water that is about 180'F\/82'C. 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModern Method:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: Traditionally, the recommendation has been that green tea be brewed at 180'F\/82'C. 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! \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Cold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIced tea brewing method (\u003cem\u003ePitcher\u003c\/em\u003e):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (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!) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIced tea brewing method (\u003cem\u003eIndividual Serving)\u003c\/em\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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!)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Specialist Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"100 g","offer_id":48311092773109,"sku":"469-100","price":14.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":48311092805877,"sku":"469-250","price":34.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":48311092838645,"sku":"469-500","price":62.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":48311092871413,"sku":"469-1000","price":113.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/7569\/2021\/files\/469.jpg?v=1782246025"},{"product_id":"lucky-dragon-green-tea","title":"LUCKY DRAGON","description":"Greenish yellow colour. There is good body in the cup and smooth fresh greenish tasting liquor.\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHyson translates to \"Flourishing Spring\" and this particular varietal imparts the fresh green character you would expect to be a part of any springtime tea experience. Traditionally hyson referred to old to medium leaves (leaves below the new growing shoots at the top of the bush) manufactured in a rolled long twisted and sometimes almost clam shaped. The term young' was added to the nomenclature to distinguish that the tea was made from young leaves (new shoots) and therefore better quality and better tasting. This tea became so highly favored in the 1700's that the British Tea Tax was actually higher for this variety over other teas. Lucky Dragon is from a specific factory that further identified their tea because even though produced in the young hyson style it is much better than typical young hyson.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRight from the first sale of tea in England in the mid 1600's, the English took a shine to tea. The government quickly realized the possibilities and levied taxes on tea that remained until the late 1700's. With all the associated taxes on tea and young hyson being taxed even higher! there were all sorts of various schemes done to dodge the taxes. Servants in upper class homes would dry the used leaves and resell them. Other unscrupulous people would cut the tea with leaves from various trees such as beech or hawthorn. Smuggling China teas into England reached a feverish peak in the mid 1700's and the ports of France and Belgium were used as the jump-off points for night voyages to Cornwall and Wales. The Chancellor of the Exchequer and the East India Company were aware of the extent of their losses and realized that only a large tax cut would make legal imports competitive with contraband tea. This finally occurred in 1784 with the passing of the Commutation Act.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zhejiang Province\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Young Hyson\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1500' ft. - 4200' ft. above sea level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steamed green tea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Luxury green tea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCup Characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Greenish yellow colour. There is good body in the cup and smooth fresh greenish tasting liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale yellow green\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Hot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen preparing by the cup, this tea can be used repeatedly - about 3 times. The secret is to use water that is about 180'F or 90'C. Place 1 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. 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, they foretell your fortune!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlternatively as with all top quality teas, scoop 2-4 teaspoons of tea into the teapot, pour in boiling water that has been freshly drawn (previously boiled water has lost most of its oxygen and therefore tends to be flat tasting), steep for 2-4 minutes (to taste), stir (virtually all the leaves will sink -the flowers will float), pour into your cup but do not add milk or sugar since green tea is enjoyed straight-up.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Cold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(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 with cold water.]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Specialist Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"100 g","offer_id":48311092936949,"sku":"467-100","price":40.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":48311092969717,"sku":"467-250","price":94.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":48311093002485,"sku":"467-500","price":171.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":48311093035253,"sku":"467-1000","price":311.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/7569\/2021\/files\/467.jpg?v=1782246026"},{"product_id":"long-island-strawberry-green-tea","title":"LONG ISLAND STRAWBERRY","description":"\u003cspan\u003eFlavory Summer sweet strawberry and papaya pieces round out an exceptionally smooth green tea. Memories of strawberry picking in Sag Harbor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong Island has been famous for its strawberries for as long as people have lived there. Local history books describe people going on picnics and nature hikes to pick the wild berries as far back as the 1850's - and that's only recorded history. Archaeological records show that the Native Americans who inhabited Long Island centuries ago were also fond of the sweet summertime fruit. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter the Civil War, commercial farming on Long Island began to develop rapidly. Among the new cash crops was the wild strawberry. It didn't hurt that the local farms were generally within a day's drive of New York City. Farmers began hauling their produce to markets around the City, spreading the word about the exceptional Long Island quality. The strawberry's popularity grew quickly and as time wore on, and car culture began to develop, roadside fruit stands popped up to cater to city folk partaking in the new found pleasure of the country drive. To this day a journey out to Long Island will take you past many such stands and pick-your-own berry patches. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA stop at such a stand was the inspiration behind this blended green tea. Company mythology has it that our master taster stopped to buy some berries one summer and was so dazzled by their sweet juiciness that he immediately called back to the office to declare a \u003cem\u003etea-eureka\u003c\/em\u003e moment! A decision was quickly made to develop Long Island Strawberry tea. After experimenting with a number of teas, a Sencha style green from Hunan, China was chosen. The reason? It's a perfect match for the sweet flavor of strawberries. Green tea forgoes the fermentation process required to produce black tea. The leaf is steamed after plucking, then bruised either by machine or by hand. After that it's pan or basket fired, leaving it with a distinctive glossy look and light sweetish flavor - an almost perfect match for the strawberry in terms of character profile.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlended together, the combination of strawberry flavoring and green tea produces a cup that is light and fresh, tempered with delicate notes of juicy sweet strawberry. (The juiciness has been further enhanced by the addition of dried papaya pieces.) Brew yourself a pot today and dream of a relaxing cruise through the countryside. A fabulous tea!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hunan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese Sancha\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1500-4500 feet above sea level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pan fired\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green tea, Strawberry + Papaya pieces, Natural flavors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCup Characteristics: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlavory Summer sweet strawberry and papaya pieces round out an exceptionally smooth green tea. Memories of strawberry picking in Sag Harbor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright, pale green to yellow, light colored cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Hot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTraditional method\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e (see note below)\u003c\/em\u003e: When preparing by the cup, this tea can be used repeatedly - about 3 times. The secret is to use water that is about 180'F\/82'C. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eModern Method:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 portion pack 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: Traditionally, the recommendation has been that green tea be brewed at 180'F\/82'C. 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! \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Cold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIced tea brewing method (\u003cem\u003ePitcher\u003c\/em\u003e):\u003c\/strong\u003e (to make 1 liter\/quart): Place 6 slightly heaping teaspoons of loose tea, 6 tea bags or 6 Q3 portion packs 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 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!)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIced tea brewing method (\u003cem\u003eIndividual Serving)\u003c\/em\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Place 1 slightly heaping teaspoon of loose tea, 1 tea bag or 1 Q3 portion pack 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!)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Specialist Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"100 g","offer_id":48311093100789,"sku":"16-100","price":17.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":48311093133557,"sku":"16-250","price":41.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":48311093166325,"sku":"16-500","price":75.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":48311093199093,"sku":"16-1000","price":136.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24 Pods","offer_id":48311093297397,"sku":"7002-24","price":49.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"48 Pods","offer_id":48311093330165,"sku":"7002-48","price":90.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"96 Pods","offer_id":48311093362933,"sku":"7002-96","price":163.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/7569\/2021\/files\/16.jpg?v=1782246028"},{"product_id":"leopard-snow-buds-green-tea","title":"LEOPARD SNOW BUDS","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery light liquoring with exquisite fresh green tea character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe method of manufacture of this tea is quite interesting. The bud and the first leaf of new shoots of the tea bush are hand picked during the last two weeks of March and the first week of April. Only certain tea bushes grow the leaf that is required for this tea. [On a tea estate there are thousands of tea bushes so it is necessary to maintain accurate records for the location of these special bushes.] The leaves are plucked between 3:30 am and 7:00 am when the dew is heavy on the leaves. These leaves are rushed to the tea factory where they are re-sorted and hand rolled ever so slightly. The leaves are then immediately steamed to capture the cool and crisp pre-dawn taste of green tea. Note that some of the leaves are covered with a white down'. This signifies new, fresh and pure - characteristics that are held in high regards by those striving for the ultimate in tea quality.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere are only a handful of villages in the Wuyi Mountains that make this tea. Legend has it that in the 1500s when special teas were highly sought after by the wealthy merchants of Shanghai and Fuzchou, a certain tea grower Mr. Wu Guan Ping was personally picking the leaves for a special client (also he did not want to divulge the location of these special bushes to his workers for fear that they would steal his tea bushes). Under the cover of pre-dawn darkness while plucking the tea, a white leopard that was known to inhabit the mountains came upon the poor Mr. Wu. The outcome was predictable. When they discovered what was left of Mr. Wu, they found tightly gripped in his hand tealeaves that appeared totally different from any others on the estate. In honor of Mr. Wu this tea was pronounced Leopard Snow Buds.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGreen tea, above all others has a very delicate flavor, which is easily marred by the impurities in the water used for brewing it. In the Tang and Ching dynasties water filters were not available and teas were often as expensive as gold. In those days the wealthy tea drinker would bring water from afar (sometimes up to 1000 miles away). Lu Yu the Tea God declared: Mountain spring water is best, river water is next best, well water is the poorest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fujian Province - Wuyi Mountains Region\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handmade special snow buds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2500' ft. - 5000' ft. feet above sea level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steamed green tea and handmade snow buds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients: \u003c\/strong\u003eLuxury green tea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCup Characteristics: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery light liquoring with exquisite fresh green tea character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaves virtually return to life and are emerald green\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Hot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen preparing by the cup, this tea can be used repeatedly - about 3 times. The secret is to use water that is about 180å¼F or about 90å¼C. Take 7-10 leaves (which is about a large pinch of tea - using your forefinger and thumb) and let them steep for about 3 minutes and then begin enjoying a cup of enchantment - do not remove the leaves from the cup. 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 - they foretell life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Specialist Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"100 g","offer_id":48311093428469,"sku":"466-100","price":55.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":48311093461237,"sku":"466-250","price":128.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":48311093494005,"sku":"466-500","price":234.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":48311093526773,"sku":"466-1000","price":425.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/7569\/2021\/files\/466.jpg?v=1782246029"},{"product_id":"lemon-green-tea","title":"LEMON GREEN","description":"\u003cspan\u003eA pleasant blend of tart lemon with the sweetness of green tea. Makes excellent iced tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHave you ever heard of a \u003cem\u003eLemon Battery\u003c\/em\u003e? \u003cem\u003eLemon Battery\u003c\/em\u003e is the term given to a lemon that has become the subject of a school age science experiment in which electrodes are attached to the fruit and then plugged into a light bulb or small engine. The high acid content of the fruit actually generates enough electricity to power whatever it is that has been plugged in. It's hard to believe but it's true.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWell, we believe that what we've created by blending the all-natural flavor of lemon with the full-bodied and decidedly brisk character of pekoe gunpowder should henceforth be known as a \u003cem\u003eLemon Tea Battery\u003c\/em\u003e. Here's our rationale. Pekoe Gunpowder is one of the stronger flavored green teas on the market and takes your taste buds on a journey of smoky depths with each sip. Its strength and flavor comes from the way it is rolled during production. The labor-intensive process includes hand rolling each individual leaf in order to force flavorful liquids from the centre of the leaf to the surface. Firing seals the leaf in this rolled state and keeps the flavor and power contained. (Small. Round. Contained power. Hmm, starting to sound a lot like a battery!)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd to this the lively character of fresh lemons. Although lemons are generally known for their soothing qualities, as the school experiment illustrates, they also pack some power. Just think of the way your lips pucker automatically if you suck on a pure lemon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo there you have it, \u003cem\u003eThe Lemon Tea Battery\u003c\/em\u003e. Pekoe Gunpowder and Lemon - a magical combination. Just try and drink a cup before heading off to bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sri Lanka\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uva\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pekoe Gunpowder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2500 - 3000 feet above sea level\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orthodox\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eLuxury green tea, Calendula petals, Natural dried lime, Natural flavors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCup Characteristics: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA pleasant blend of tart lemon with the sweetness of green tea. Makes excellent iced tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale yellow green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Hot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen preparing by the cup, this tea can be used repeatedly - about 3 times. The secret is to use water that is about 180'F or 90'C. Place 1 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. 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, they foretell your fortune.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlternatively as with all top quality teas, scoop 2-4 teaspoons of tea into the teapot, pour in boiling water that has been freshly drawn (previously boiled water has lost most of its oxygen and therefore tends to be flat tasting), steep for 2-4 minutes (to taste), stir (virtually all the leaves will sink), pour into your cup but do not add milk or sugar since green tea is enjoyed straight-up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Cold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(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 with cold water.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Specialist Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"100 g","offer_id":48311093625077,"sku":"20-100","price":17.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":48311093657845,"sku":"20-250","price":41.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":48311093690613,"sku":"20-500","price":75.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":48311093723381,"sku":"20-1000","price":136.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/7569\/2021\/files\/20.jpg?v=1782246030"},{"product_id":"lavender-butterfly-green-tea","title":"LAVENDER BUTTERFLY","description":"This tea is fresh and smooth with excellent depth and body. The cherry flavoring and subtle rose hints give the tea a wildly exotic character.\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenerally recognized as a rich source of antioxidants, particularly the Montmorency cherry, cherries are delicious in main courses, salads, side dishes and of course beverages. The blossoming of the cherry tree is quite an event in Japan and is generally known as 'the spirit of the season'. Cherries have a distinctive taste and explode with rich sweet flavour when combined with tea from Hunan and subtle rose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKyoto is the cultural centre of Japan. Centuries ago Kyoto was the religious capital of Japan. The relics of this past are evident throughout the city. Beside the multitude of temples that dot the city, and the wonderful parks where religious scholars once walked, the city has more the 1000 Torjii - those typical gate\/arch structures that one associates with Japan. The Torjii are large with the top shaped like a curved samurai sword (respect) and the two pillars are solid and stately (well being). During the springtime this area of Japan is ablaze with the new season cherry blossoms and the air is filled with sweet aroma. (The rose petals in this blend are intended to simulate these delicate cherry blossoms and the flavor is reminiscent of the beautiful smells waft on the springtime breezes.) It is little wonder that this ancient city has a very high ratio of tearooms and this tea was created to honor (very important in Japan) this wonderful time of the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHunan Province produces some excellent Japanese style green teas. Early in the new season the tea is a bright emerald green and has the best flavor noted by a spring fresh character with pungency and body. [In Hunan the tea starts growing about March 15th, and between then and the end of April the quality is very good. Once you pass April, the quality plummets on account of the volume of leaf taken in and the bushes growing too quickly. Our policy is that we only buy our China tea requirements from tea grown between March 15 and April 15 - you will taste our quality and dedication to better tea when you compare our tea with similarly graded teas]. Sencha is commonly used in Japanese tea ceremonies marking events of personal importance. In this type of ceremony it is the ritual that is of paramount importance as the individual is being acknowledged. Flavored tea is a relatively new phenomena and combining flavors with roses and Japanese style green tea is almost considered avant garde by our Japanese friends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion: \u003c\/strong\u003eHunan Province\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan Sencha style\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2500' ft. feet above sea level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pan fired green tea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green tea, Rose petals, and Natural flavors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCup Characteristics: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis tea is fresh and smooth with excellent depth and body. The cherry flavoring and subtle rose hints give the tea a wildly exotic character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale yellow green\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Hot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTraditional method \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e(see note below)\u003c\/em\u003e: When preparing by the cup, this tea can be used repeatedly - about 3 times. The secret is to use water that is about 180'F\/82'C. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eModern Method: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eBring 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: Traditionally, the recommendation has been that green tea be brewed at 180'F\/82'C. 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!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Cold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIced tea brewing method (\u003cem\u003ePitcher\u003c\/em\u003e):\u003c\/strong\u003e (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!)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIced tea brewing method (\u003cem\u003eIndividual Serving)\u003c\/em\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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!)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Specialist Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"100 g","offer_id":48311093821685,"sku":"465-100","price":14.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":48311093854453,"sku":"465-250","price":34.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":48311093887221,"sku":"465-500","price":62.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":48311093919989,"sku":"465-1000","price":113.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/7569\/2021\/files\/465.jpg?v=1782246032"},{"product_id":"khumbu-green-tea","title":"KHUMBU GREEN","description":"Designed to steep and leave its flavor in cold or hot water. Delicious, vegetative character with light astringency.\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanning a trek in the Himalayas? Maybe a summit push to the top of one of the 14 so-called \u003cem\u003eEight-Thousanders\u003c\/em\u003e? (That's the name given to the grouping of the world's tallest mountains, each one over 8000 meters above sea level.) So what'll it be? A jaunt up the famed north face of Shishapangma? (8167m) A scenic tour through the Abruzzi Spur 5000 feet up K2? (8,611m) Perhaps a walk across the perilous and constantly shifting Khumbu ice-field of Everest, (8848 m)? Well, have we got the tea for you! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNamed in honor of the famed ice-field, this Hunan grown green tea is the perfect beverage to take along on any mountain outing. Why? For starters the dried leaf is exceptionally light, contains Vitamin C and can be brewed repeatedly, between 3 and 5 times. On a major climb, pack space is at an incredible premium so anything that can provide nourishment and be reused has immense value. The next reason has to do with environmental conditions. Two things all the Eight-Thousanders have in common is the possibility of being completely bathed in very intense, direct sunlight and a marked lack of oxygen. On Everest there are segments of the climb where temperatures can soar to over 100' as the sun reflects off the rock faces and vast stretches of ice and snow. Recent studies have shown that the high levels of anti-oxidants found in green tea make it an excellent natural counter to the dangers of sun poisoning that can occur under such conditions. Green tea has also been shown to improve oxygen flow to the blood, a natural way to curb the effects of altitude sickness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut the main \"must-have\" feature of this incredible tea is its ability to be brewed in cold water. Now, as we mentioned temperatures can soar to near-tropical levels, but for the majority of the climb they are incredibly low, well, well below freezing. That, combined with the limited pack space means that any food item that can be prepared with minimal reliance on heating fuel - which must be carried - is a godsend. Certainly, fresh liquid water will still need to be melted in order to brew Khumbu green, but the fact that it can be brewed cold means great savings in fuel expenditure can be realized since the water doesn't have to be heated to boiling. Khumbu green, plucked from a special sub-genus of Camelia Sinensis is one of the world's only teas in which all the benefits of green tea can be extracted without heat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo there you have it, the perfect beverage to take with you on your next alpine adventure - Khumbu green tea. But wait, there's more! We haven't even described the flavor yet - a delicate medley of fresh grassy notes with a light sweetish finish. (We don't even need to tell you how great this one is over ice!)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hunan Province\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lhotse Mao Feng\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2000' ft. above sea level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orthodox\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Luxury green tea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCup Characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed to steep and leave its flavor in cold or hot water. Delicious, vegetative character with light astringency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfusion: \u003c\/strong\u003eBright with green yellow highlights\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Hot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBring 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). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNOTE: This tea can be brewed cold water. Simply increase the above quantity of tea and steeping time. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Cold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(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 with cold water].\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Specialist Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"100 g","offer_id":48311093985525,"sku":"462-100","price":40.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":48311094018293,"sku":"462-250","price":94.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":48311094051061,"sku":"462-500","price":171.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":48311094083829,"sku":"462-1000","price":311.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/7569\/2021\/files\/462.jpg?v=1782246033"},{"product_id":"kenya-zebra-sencha-green-tea","title":"KENYA ZEBRA SENCHA","description":"Innovative cup from Kenya. Light Japanese green tea notes with floral accents and an exceptionally smooth finish. Rare leaf from the Tuscany of Tea.\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn recent years, Kenyan tea producers have taken to green tea production like a Grevy's Zebra to a watering hole. What do we mean by that? We'll explain. Over the last 20 years or so, the population of the Grevy's Zebra, also known as the Imperial Zebra, has dwindled to fewer than a couple thousand animals. Recently, conservationists in Kenya have begun working to help save the Zebras from extinction by protecting their natural habitat. Which is to say, that in order for the Zebras to make it to a watering hole they've needed a little outside help. Likewise, Kenyan tea producers, in order to produce tea masterpieces like this Zebra Sencha have needed a little outside help in the form of an imported Japanese tea genus perfectly geared to Sencha production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile planting foreign tea varieties in Kenya isn't a new phenomenon, (the Kenyan industry was in fact founded on tea bushes from India), producing premium Sencha is. So how did African Sencha come to be? Good question. For most of the 20\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e century, teas produced in Kenya were primarily black and CTC, (Cut Tear and Curl). The teas were, and still are prized for a rich, moody character that can fill out a commercial blend with aplomb, or be drunk straight up on their own. What made the teas so excellent were Kenya's excellent husbandry techniques, climactic conditions and rich soil found east of Kenya's Rift valley. In recent years, while demand for Kenyan black teas continues to grow, so to has worldwide demand for green teas as their exceptional health benefits became better understood. Kenyan growers, taking a page from the Vintner's practice of planting old world wine varietals in new world vineyards, began looking to the far East for new teas and techniques that could be employed in Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur supplier determined that certain plots of Kosabei Estate shared similar ph levels to traditional Sencha plots in Shizuoka, Japan and decided to experiment. The broad-leafed bushes selected proved highly adaptable to the Kenyan soil and recently, the experiment began to pay off. Further employing the Japanese method of steaming the leaf before production, the final cup is bright with notes of grass, moss, honey and delicate seaweed. A magnificent tea development named after Kenya's likewise magnificent animal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kenya\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kericho\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sencha\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6500' ft. above sea level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orthodox\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Luxury green tea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCup Characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Innovative cup from Kenya. Light Japanese green tea notes with floral accents and an exceptionally smooth finish. Rare leaf from the Tuscany of Tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich russet gold\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Hot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen preparing by the cup, this tea can be used repeatedly - about 3 times. The secret is to use water that is about 180'F or 90'C. Place 1 teaspoon of leaves in you cup and let the tea steep for about 3 minutes and then begin enjoying a cup of enchantment - do not remove the leaves from the cup. 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 - they foretell life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Cold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(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 with cold water.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Specialist Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"100 g","offer_id":48311094149365,"sku":"461-100","price":31.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":48311094182133,"sku":"461-250","price":73.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":48311094214901,"sku":"461-500","price":134.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":48311094247669,"sku":"461-1000","price":242.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/7569\/2021\/files\/461.jpg?v=1782246034"}],"url":"https:\/\/coasttocoasttea.ca\/collections\/green-tea.oembed?page=2","provider":"Coast To Coast Tea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}