{"product_id":"crested-crane-pai-mu-tan-white-tea","title":"CRESTED CRANE PAI MU TAN","description":"Layers of malty Kenyan pedigree with peachy white 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\u003eHave you ever seen a crane dance? Likely not unless you've been to the savannahs of Kenya home of the famed Grey Crowned Crane. The Grey Crowned Crane as the name might imply is a singularly majestic bird. Standing roughly 1m\/3.3 ft tall and weighing in at around 3.5kg\/7.7lbs the bird is covered in a grayish plumage with white wings speckled with small feathers in a vibrant range of colors. Atop its head sites a crown of stiff golden feathers floating about a face of white with a bright red inflatable pouch on its throat - spectacular.Now we mentioned that this bird likes to dance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike many other bird species both male and female Grey Crowned Cranes of all ages participate. During the dance the cranes pump their heads bow to one another run jump toss grass and sticks and flap their wings. For any of you who have been to Kenya to witness the event you'll know that it's quite a spectacle. While no one is completely certain why the cranes do it ornithologists believe that dancing may help to thwart tension relieve aggression and strengthen the bonds between mates. (Interestingly it is for exactly these reasons that one might wish to brew a pot of Crested Crane Pai Mu Tan.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloped by innovative tea makers in the highlands west of Kenya's Great Rift Valley Crested Crane is an exquisite Pai Mu Tan style tea that pays great homage to its namesake. The tea is produced by plucking leaves on rain-free days taking care to avoid any purple buds partially opened leaves insect damaged leaves wind damaged leaves or stems that are either too long or too short. Once plucked the leaves are gently withered until they are slightly green in color - and that's that. A fabulous tea from the Tuscany of Tea Kenya. (And...worthy of a little dance of its own.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on the Grey Crowned Crane and how you can help save its natural habitat please visit \u003ca href=\"www.savingcranes.org\"\u003ewww.savingcranes.org\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e White\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 Pai Mu Tan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5500-7200 feet above sea level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handmade orthodox style\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e White tea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCup Characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Known for its black teas Kenyan whites offer layers of malty Kenyan pedigree with peachy white notes. Very high in polyphenols.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfusion:\u003c\/strong\u003eAmber with golden green higlights\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 cup, White teas can be used repeatedly up to 3 times. Place 1tsp of White tea into an infuser. Pour boiling water over tea and let steep 3-7mins according to taste (the longer the steeping time the stronger the tea). Sugar can be added to taste. Adding milk is not recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Cold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not customary to make iced tea from white tea, nevertheless if you wish to do so we would recommend the following method: Place 1 generous teaspoon of loose tea into a cup\/ teapot for each serving required. Bring water to a boil and pour boiling water over the tea. Steep for 5 mins. Add hot tea to a 12oz \/ 375ml glass filled with ice, straining the tea (use larger pitcher if preparing multiple servings). Sweeten by adding sugar to taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Specialist Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"100 g","offer_id":1158969001,"sku":"372-100","price":11.27,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":1158969005,"sku":"372-250","price":21.92,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":1158969009,"sku":"372-500","price":33.19,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":1158969013,"sku":"372-1000","price":62.62,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/3859\/products\/372.jpeg?v=1442449819","url":"https:\/\/coasttocoasttea.ca\/products\/crested-crane-pai-mu-tan-white-tea","provider":"Coast To Coast Tea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}