{"product_id":"changoi-lions-mane-black-tea","title":"CHANGOI LION'S MANE","description":"\u003c!-- split --\u003eExceedingly full character tending malt with exotic African profile. So thick you want to eat it with a spoon.\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\u003eFrom the air Changoi Tea Farm is a vast expanse of lush green fields, shade trees and neatly clustered bungalows, factory buildings and worker's homes. To say the estate is orderly is an understatement. Changoi is owned and operated by our long time partners at Williamson Tea, a family run company that has been in the tea business since 1869. Over the last 140 years or so, Williamson's management team has practically written the book on sustainable tea growing. As such, the company follows a six-point credo:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.Conservation of soil fertility and nutrients\u003cbr\u003e2. Conservation of biodiversity\u003cbr\u003e3.Sustainable energy use\u003cbr\u003e 4. Corporate social responsibility\u003cbr\u003e 5. Product value addition\u003cbr\u003e6. Promotion of local and global economy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat's more, the company's stated social goal is \"to elevate the standard of life of the present and future generations.\" To this end management provides workers' families with hospitals, schools and free housing. If Williamson sounds like the kind of tea company you'd be proud to do business with, you're right. The enviable results of all the care that goes into running their estates are quite probably the best cups ever produced in Africa, if not the world. Changoi's output is no exception, as Lion's Mane will attest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs noted at the top of the page, Lion's Mane is a Broken Mixed Fannings (BMF) grade tea. BMF grade, sometimes known as \u003cem\u003eFines\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eDusts\u003c\/em\u003e is comprised of the finest siftings left behind after sorting CTC grade teas, (Cut, Tear and Curl). The tea produces a thick liquoring cup with a deep color and robust flavor profile. How robust? BMF grade teas from lesser estates are frequently used to beef up tea bag teas. Suffice it to say, Changoi Lion's Mane's strength makes it a rather quick brewing tea. (The strength also inspired its name - traditionally a Lion's mane is a symbol of strength and power.) If you're looking for a seriously brisk tea to get you going in the morning or pick you up in the afternoon, look no further. (I am Changoi - hear me roar!)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black\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 BMF \u003cstrong\u003e(\u003c\/strong\u003eBroken Mixed Fannings)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5500' - 6500' feet above sea level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e CTC (Cut. Torn and Curled)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black tea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCup Characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceedingly full character tending malt with exotic African profile. So thick you want to eat it with a spoon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tending deep red\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\/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.) \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":1867258049,"sku":"425-100","price":7.54,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":1867258113,"sku":"425-250","price":14.66,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":1867258177,"sku":"425-500","price":22.19,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":1867258241,"sku":"425-1000","price":41.87,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/3859\/products\/425.jpeg?v=1442448859","url":"https:\/\/coasttocoasttea.ca\/products\/changoi-lions-mane-black-tea","provider":"Coast To Coast Tea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}