{"product_id":"elephant-tusk-silver-white-tea","title":"ELEPHANT TUSK SILVER","description":"Superb light malt flavored hand selected silver tips with a touch of briskness are painstakingly harvested and naturally dried. \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\u003eIvory - a more storied natural substance can be found nowhere on earth. Unfortunately these days Ivory is also exceedingly rare. For centuries the harvest of elephant tusks decimated the legendary herds that swarmed the savannahs and jungles of the African continent. Ivory was exported throughout the Western world and was used for everything from piano keys to billiard balls and false teeth. The 1970s and 80s were particularly grueling on elephant populations and in 1989 a worldwide ban was placed on the international trade in tusks. Still even today the trade continues illegally as poachers hunt the wild animals in many African countries. Thankfully the recent efforts of ecologists and organizations like the International Fund for Animal Welfare mean that many elephants are beginning to find safe homes in protected lands.One country that has taken some innovative steps toward saving their wild elephant herds is Malawi. One of the more interesting of these has been to take the concept of eco-tourism to a whole new level. Tourists to the country can take part in rounding up endangered tuskers in Liwonde National Park helping get them on to massive transport trucks and delivering them to a new home on the Majete Wildlife Reserve in the south. The massive reserve provides the elephants with a protected home out of the reaches of poachers. As of yet we haven't had an opportunity to take part in this incredible adventure. We are happy however to do our part to honor the magnificent animals by presenting this incredible Malawi production white tea a hand made specialty that resembles miniature versions of the magnificent tusks. While premium quality white teas are somewhat new to Malawi the output in recent years has been outstanding. Elephant Tusk Silver Needle stands at the forefront of the country's production and is made by carefully selecting only the top silver tip of the tea bush during a very limited spring harvest window. In the cup the tea is superbly light with a touch of malty brisk character. Celebrate the future of the magnificent African elephant with an equally outstanding cuppa.ETP certified. The Ethical Tea Partnership is a tea industry initiative designed to monitor and regulate the living and working conditions on tea estates around the world. Metropolitan Tea was North America's first signing member. Fair Trade certified. Fair Trade is an international movement that promotes increased standards of living for laborers in developing countries. For more on both please visit metrotea.com\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 Malawi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thyolo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver Needle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3500-4500ft. 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 Ivory in the cup. Superb light malt flavored hand selected silver tips with a touch of briskness are painstakingly harvested and naturally dried. Extremely rare\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Golden orange highlights\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":1158969305,"sku":"374-100","price":34.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":1158969313,"sku":"374-250","price":68.03,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":1158969325,"sku":"374-500","price":103.02,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":1158969333,"sku":"374-1000","price":194.38,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/3859\/products\/374.jpeg?v=1442449814","url":"https:\/\/coasttocoasttea.ca\/products\/elephant-tusk-silver-white-tea","provider":"Coast To Coast Tea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}