TROPICAL FIRE

The subtleties of cinnamon and cloves beautifully captured as they blend with the sweetness of a tropical fruit m̩lange.

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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

For at least a thousand years people have added spices to their food. And, although it may seem counterintuitive given the steamy climate of tropical countries, almost invariably it were the inhabitants of these countries who first discovered the benefits of spicing up their cuisine. Modern research has shown that adding spice to food helps prolong its lifespan and can even help kill off bacteria in fresh fruits and vegetables. As well, due to a bodily function known as "gustatory sweating", fiery foods actually help cool the body down! But aside from all the scientific mumbo-jumbo, spices make food taste great right? So in keeping with tropical culinary tradition, we've blended this tea with tropical fruit flavorings like Papaya and Mango, and spiced them up with cinnamon and cloves for a taste that is truly magical. Brew a pot and enjoy this savory infusion. Also makes a very interesting iced tea.
Tea Type: Black

Country: Sri Lanka

Region: Nuwara Eliya, Dimbula or Uva districts

Grade: OP (Orange Pekoe)

Altitude: 4800 - 7600 feet above sea level

Manufacturer Type: Orthodox

Ingredients: Luxury black tea, Lime leaves, Safflower petals, Natural dried papaya, Natural dried pineapple, Natural dried mango, Cinnamon pieces, Natural flavors.

Cup Characteristics: The subtleties of cinnamon and cloves beautifully captured as they blend with the sweetness of a tropical fruit m̩lange.

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!