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CORONATION

A delightful cup that is full flavored with a hint of muscatel and honey-like camomile.
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100 g $10.21 / per cup $0.20
250 g $19.85 / per cup $0.15
500 g $30.07 / per cup $0.12
1 kg $56.73 / per cup $0.11
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  • When Queen Elizabeth II received the news (whilst visiting Kenya and staying at Treetops Lodge) that her father King George IV had passed away, preparations immediately got underway for her coronation as the head of state for The British Empire. In the matters of protocol it was important that all details be considered - including the type of tea served. This blend represents the major tea growing regions within the British Empire of the day.

    1. From Sri Lanka (formerly Ceylon): We have used teas from the Nuwara Eliya and Dimbula districts. Both districts are high elevation (above 5000 feet above sea level). These teas are marked with light bright liquors with delicate astringent flavor. The western part of Nuwara Eliyas peaks in quality during February as does Dimbula.
    2. From India two district teas are used (Assam and Darjeeling). [India was not part of the British Empire in 1952, gaining it's independence in 1948, but Indian teas formed the basis of virtually all English tea blends, so we would have been remiss not to include these in the blend.]. Top quality Assam tea is keynoted by gutsy and thick liquoring tending malty teas whereas Darjeeling tea is characterized by light liquor with a muscatel like character in the cup. Both districts peak in quality during June, (the 2nd flush season).
    3. From Kenya (signifying Britain's interests in East Africa) we have included tea from Tinderet a high grown estate in the Kericho district. Tinderet is characterized by golden coppery liquor and very flavory with a hint of maltiness.
    4. From Egypt - signifying the importance of the Suez Canal to the world and Britain's commitment to this area - we have used Nile Delta camomile. This adds an interesting appearance plus a honey like character that is unique.


    The final result is a delicious full flavored orange pekoe style tea with hints of honey and no doubt served with great fanfare and distinction at the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.

  • Tea Type: Black

    Country: India, Sri Lanka, Kenya

    Region: Assam/Darjeeling/Nilgiri, Dimbula, Kericho

    Grade: FBOP (Flowery Broken Orange Pekoe)

    Altitude: 100'ft. - 7100'ft. above sea level

    Manufacturer Type: Orthodox

    Ingredients: Black tea, Camomile blossoms

    Cup Characteristics: A delightful cup that is full flavored with a hint of muscatel and honey-like camomile.

    Infusion: Bright with golden liquor.

  • 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 portion 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).

    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 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 portion 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!)

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