{"product_id":"darjeeling-white-tips-tea","title":"DARJEELING WHITE TIPS","description":"Faintly muscatel with a hint of white wine note. \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\u003eWhite tea - quite possibly the most delicately flavored beverage available in the world today. Although they are generally associated with China and in particular Fujian province white teas of very high quality have been produced in India for many years. Not as long as in China however where white tea has been produced since at least the 12th century. At that time the Emperor Hui Tsung declared that it was the finest tea available in all of the country. In India although white tea may not have as much history it is still highly esteemed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy? Well legend has it in some circles that Darjeeling white tips the tea you hold now in your hands was the favorite tea of none other than Sherpa Tenzing Norgay one of the first two men to Summit Mount Everest. (If that's not a healthy endorsement for a tea we don't know what is!)Tenzing Norgay grew up surrounded by tea plantations and soaring mountain peaks in the town of Darjeeling Typically a steaming pot of tea would have been on the boil in his home nearly every minute of the day. Although most of his fellow Sherpas drank a more traditional cup of black tea or spiced chai Tenzing apparently preferred to quaff piping bowls of fresh White Tips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd why not? White Tip is the of the world's finest teas. The tea is produced using the two leaves found around a new tea shoot at the very top of the bushes. These are hand sorted and then gently steamed and dried under a soft heat. The result is an incredibly light fresh flavor with mild muscatel notes typical of all good Darjeelings rounded by underlying tones of white wine. Pair the unbelievable flavor with the fact that White Tips contain at least 3 times the antioxidant polyphenols of green or black teas and have lower levels of caffeine and you have a winning cup. Perfect any time of day Darjeeling White Tips is a tea you'll brew again and again. Try a cup in the morning or as a palate cleanser after a spicy meal - stunning!\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 India\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Darjeeling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handmade White Tea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6000-7500 ft. above sea level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orthodox\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Luxury white tea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCup Characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e A very rare tea from the Darjeeling area - each leaf is hand selected. The cup is faintly muscatel with a hint of white wine notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lightly golden pale.\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":1158969029,"sku":"373-100","price":25.65,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":1158969033,"sku":"373-250","price":49.88,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":1158969037,"sku":"373-500","price":75.54,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":1158969041,"sku":"373-1000","price":142.52,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/3859\/products\/373.jpeg?v=1442449817","url":"https:\/\/coasttocoasttea.ca\/products\/darjeeling-white-tips-tea","provider":"Coast To Coast Tea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}