PINEAPPLE

Cup captures the flavor of freshly sliced pineapple amazingly. Think of sitting on a sunny veranda with a nice cup of tea. Great over ice.

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100 g	$11.06 / per cup $0.22
250 g	$21.51 / per cup $0.17
500 g	$32.57 / per cup $0.13
1 kg	$61.45 / per cup $0.12

Category: Black

Type: Tea

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Brewing Instructions

The Pineapple is native to southern Brazil and Paraguay. It was first discovered by a European in November, 1493, by Christopher Columbus, (is there anything he didn't discover?!)He brought some back to Europe with him and the rest, as they say, is history. The Pineapple came to be so coveted by European nobility for its sweet flavor and grand appearance that King Charles II of England once posed for an official portrait receiving one as a gift. Pineapples were a big hit in colonial America as well - but early Americans appeared to prize the fruit more for its appearance than its taste. In some cases merchants even rented them by the day to Southern matrons who would use them to decorate their tables - pineapples being highly regarded as important symbols of hospitality. Serve this fabulous tea to guests and carry on the tradition. A dash of sugar helps to bring out the natural sweetness of the fruit. Serve over ice for a real Southern treat!
Tea Type: Black

Country: Sri Lanka

Region: Nuwara Eliya, Dimbula or Uva districts

Grade: OP (Orange Pekoe)

Altitude: 4800 - 7600 feet above sea level

Manufacturer Type: Orthodox

Ingredients: Luxury black tea, Natural dried pineapple, Freeze dried pineapple, Blackberry leaves, Calendula + sunflower petals, Lime leaves, Natural flavors.

Cup Characteristics: Cup captures the flavor of freshly sliced pineapple amazingly. Think of sitting on a sunny veranda with a nice cup of tea. Great over ice.

Infusion: Bright and coppery.
Brewing Hot

Bring freshly drawn cold water to a rolling boil. Place 1 teaspoon of tea for each cup into the teapot. Pour the boiling water into the teapot. Cover and let steep for 3-7 minutes according to taste (the longer the steeping time the stronger the tea). Even though milk and a dash of sugar help enhance the flavor character on this tea, it is perfectly acceptable to consume this tea straight-up.

Brewing Cold

(to make 1 liter/quart): Place 6 teaspoons of tea into a teapot or heat resistant pitcher. Pour 1 1/4 cups of freshly boiled water over the tea. Steep for 5 minutes. Quarter fill a serving pitcher with cold water. Pour the tea into your serving pitcher straining the leaves. Add ice and top-up the pitcher with cold water. Garnish and sweeten to taste. [A rule of thumb when preparing fresh brewed iced tea is to double the strength of hot tea since it will be poured over ice and diluted with cold water]. Please note that this tea may tend to go cloudy or milky when poured over ice; a perfectly normal characteristic of some high quality black teas and nothing to worry about!