PRALINES & CREAM

Mildly astringent cup harmonizing a medley of nuts. Milk enhances the creamy depth.

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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

Bonjou! Do you say prah-leen or pray-leen? Well, in New Orleans they've been saying prah-leen when referring to the sweet confection of pecans and sugar since the 1800's. Like the famous city, the origin of Pralines lies in France. A popular tale tells of an 18^th century French nobleman named Cesar du Plessis-Praslin who had a definite thing for almonds. In fact, most of the French had a thing for almonds. (Want to learn more? Order a bag of almond tea and ask us for the profile! You'll see what we mean) But we digress...du Plessis-Praslin asked his chef to concoct a candy using his beloved nut.

A few days later, the chef returned with almonds coated in boiled sugar. The chef proceeded to name the concoction after his pet name for his boss, Praslin, pronounced, Prah-lin. Years later, the almond praline made its way to the plantation houses of New Orleans. From there, Creole chefs developed the Pecan version we know and love today. Years ago, during a visit to New Orleans our Master Taster fell in love with the delicately sweet flavor of fresh pralines and knew he had to capture the profile in a tea. Et voila! The taste of this blend is sweet, nutty, and rich with the addition of fresh cream flavoring. In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, we encourage you to raise a steaming cup and toast the city of New Orleans. You can't keep a good city down!
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: Black tea, Rooibos, Almond + Rosehip + Cinnamon + Apple pieces, Hibiscus + Calendula + Sunflower petals, Natural flavors.

Cup Characteristics: Mildly astringent cup harmonizing a medley of nuts. Milk enhances the creamy depth.

Infusion: Bright and coppery.
Brewing Hot

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). Add milk and sugar to taste.

Brewing Cold

Iced tea brewing method (Pitcher): (to make 1 liter/quart): Place 6 slightly heaping teaspoons of loose tea, 6 tea bags or 6 Q3 single serve packets into a teapot or heat resistant pitcher. Using filtered or freshly drawn cold water, boil and pour 1 1/4 cups/315ml over the tea. Steep for 5 minutes. Quarter fill a serving pitcher with cold water. Pour the tea into your serving pitcher straining the tea or removing the tea bags. Add ice and top-up the pitcher with cold water. 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.)

Iced tea brewing method (Individual Serving): Place 1 slightly heaping teaspoon of loose tea, 1 tea bag or 1 Q3 single serve packet into a teapot for each serving required. Using filtered or freshly drawn cold water, boil and pour 6-7oz/170-200ml per serving over the tea. Cover and let steep for 5 minutes. Add hot tea to a 12oz/375ml acrylic glass filled with ice, straining the tea or removing the bags. Not all of the tea will fit, allowing for approximately an additional 1/2 serving. 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!)