CHINESE DRAGON PEACHES

Tremendous green tea with some astringency. Watermelon and Chinese peach highlights complete the taste bud extravaganza.

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100 g	$17.59 / per cup $0.35
250 g	$34.19 / per cup $0.27
500 g	$51.77 / per cup $0.20
1 kg	$97.68 / per cup $0.19

Category: Green

Type: Tea

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Do you believe in dragons? Some say dragon myths were created to explain the presence of ancient dinosaur bones. Others believe they referenced other animals such as alligators, crocodiles or komodo dragons. Still others believe dragons actually used to exist... full stop! In the mountains of Yunnan Province in China's Southwest, many inhabitants of the more remote mountain villages believe exactly that. It isn't hard to understand why they believe the ancient tales. One of the region's more prominent ranges is known as Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, a conglomerate of 13 peaks that covers a massive chunk of territory - 35km/22miles x 20km/13 miles. The mountain was named because of its resemblance to a jade dragon sleeping amongst the clouds. (Some say the mountain itself actually is a sleeping dragon, turned to stone during a prolonged state of hibernation.)

In addition to its dragon-esque history, Yunnan is also home to some of the world's finest green teas. Interestingly, this particular variety, Dragon Peaches gets its name from an ancient legend about the very dragon mentioned above. The story maintains that the ancient creature, as fearsome as he was, was beloved by the ancient people living in his kingdom for the protection he offered. To repay their love, before falling into his deep hibernation, the dragon decided to leave the people a gift so they would never forget him. The gift? Wild peaches. Before going to sleep, the dragon breathed a soft flame along a tract of soil. The following spring, peaches the color of the dragon's fire ripened on the trees.

Somewhere along the line, a Yunnan tea producer decided to craft hand-rolled tea pearls and name them in tribute to the dragon of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. To this day, Dragon Peaches are produced by rolling fine, early season buds into tiny pearls that are dried at high heat to seal in the subtleties and nuances of the tea. The results are stunning - a nuanced cup to last the ages.
Tea Type: Green

Country: China

Region: Yunnan Province

Grade: Artisan Handcrafted

Altitude: 2500'ft. -4500' ft. above sea level

Manufacturer Type: Handmade

Ingredients: Tremendous green tea with some astringency. Watermelon and Chinese peach highlights complete the taste bud extravaganza.

Cup Characteristics: Tremendous green tea with some astringency. Watermelon and Chinese peach highlights complete the taste bud extravaganza.

Infusion: Tending light with peachy yellow notes.
Brewing Hot
Traditional method (see note below): When preparing by the cup, this tea can be used repeatedly - about 3 times. The secret is to use water that is about 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.

Modern Method: Bring filtered or freshly drawn cold water to a rolling boil. Place 1 slightly heaping teaspoon of loose tea, 1 tea bag or 1 Q3 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.

Note: 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!

Brewing Cold

Iced tea brewing method (Pitcher): (to make 1 liter/quart): Place 6 slightly heaping teaspoons of loose tea, 6 tea bags or 6 Q3 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!)

Iced tea brewing method (Individual Serving): 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!)