{"product_id":"cote-dazur-garden-bloom-tea","title":"COTE D'AZUR GARDEN","description":"Refreshingly light in the cup with dewy floral notes. \u003c!-- split --\u003e\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\u003eSome of the world's most stunning gardens can be found along the length of southern France's Cote D'Azur. From Monte Carlo to San Tropez the dazzling coastline is peppered with gardens of all varieties many drawing admirers from around the globe. Perhaps the most famous of these is the garden of the impressionist Renoir at his former home in Cagnes sur Mer outside of Nice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a sunny afternoon a visit to Renoir's is like visiting heaven itself. In the distance the sounds of Mediterranean waves break on the shore wind rustles through century old olive trees that line the property and butterflies of every description flit and float above sumptuous beds of flowers basking in the warm southern sun. His garden is a paradise in the truest sense of the word.During the years Renoir lived there another impressionist Henri Matisse frequently visited to paint the garden. His paintings became very famous and a print of one of these probably inspired the artisan who made this tea sometime during the mid-20th century. During the years of communist rule in China the importation of foreign materials was deemed a crime but from time to time magazines and books could be smuggled in. One imagines that a book of art containing reproductions of such works as Matisse's Olive Trees Renoir's Garden in Cagnes may have made it into the hands of a tea artisan looking for inspiration for his own creations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGazing upon the images of the garden and imagining being there himself he attempted a reproduction of his own. Selecting his palette he tied amaranth and marigold blossoms into a tightly wrapped ball surrounded by a wiry leafed green tea. When infused his intention was that the ball would open and the flowers petals would reach for the sun as they do in Renoir's and other fine gardens of the world thus completing his work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're pleased to offer you the result of this handiwork and advise that you prepare for a breathtaking tea worthy of a painting itself. Refreshingly light in the cup with dewy floral notes it's the perfect tea to sip outside in the summertime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Artisan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fujian Province\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Artisan Handcrafted Tea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1500-4000 ft. above sea level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handmade and hand tied\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green tea Amaranth \u0026amp; Marigold blossoms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCup Characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e The show is phenomenal and the cup is elegant green tea with a bouquet of floral notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light tending pale yellow\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\u003eWhile preparing by the pot, bloom teas can be used repeatedly up to 3 times. Bring water to a boil. Pour boiling water into a 2-6 cup teapot. Allow 5-7mins until fully bloomed. Sugar can be added to taste. Milk is not recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Specialist Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"100 g","offer_id":1159339581,"sku":"579-100","price":21.17,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":1159339585,"sku":"579-250","price":41.17,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":1159339589,"sku":"579-500","price":62.34,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":1159339593,"sku":"579-1000","price":117.63,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/3859\/products\/579.jpeg?v=1442449654","url":"https:\/\/coasttocoasttea.ca\/products\/cote-dazur-garden-bloom-tea","provider":"Coast To Coast Tea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}