{"product_id":"hunwal-golden-broken-orange-pekoe-black-tea","title":"HUNWAL GOLDEN BROKEN ORANGE PEKOE","description":"Hunwal is regarded as one of the top Assam tea estates. The superb growing conditions make this GBOP coppery bright with astringency.\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\u003eThroughout India, spirituality is given great prominence in day-to-day life. Priests and monks can be found everywhere, the ubiquitous cows, sacred to Hinduism are found throughout the country and religious blessings are bestowed on everything from new homes to new businesses. In the tea fields of Assam it is no different. One of the more interesting examples of this is the ceremony known as \u003cem\u003epuja\u003c\/em\u003e, the blessing of new tea plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhenever a new plot of tea is planted, prayer offerings are given in reverence to Brahma, the Hindu god of creation and namesake of the Brahmaputra River that bisects the province. (Brahmaputra literally means \u003cem\u003eson of Brahma.)\u003c\/em\u003e The river is highly regarded by the Assamese and is responsible for the perfect climactic and soil conditions for growing tea. As such, prayers are given to ask for good rooting, a continued crop and high yield.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ceremony centers around seven lucky plants that are carried in round baskets to the new plot by the tea pluckers. Before the lucky seven plants are placed in the earth, one lone tea plant is placed near the entrance to the plot. Surrounding this lone plant are laid five betel leaves. (Betel is a leaf plant that is commonly chewed like tobacco.) Chickpeas and a selection of syrupy sweets are piled on top of the leaf and a stick of incense placed beside it. While the incense burns and prayers are offered, holes are dug for the seven tea plants. The new plants are then planted in the holes and the chickpeas and sweets are passed around to all in attendance - everyone from the Estate Manager to the children of the tea pluckers. As the plants are tamped into the earth, the crowd applauds, praising Brahma's name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne can imagine many of such puja ceremonies taking place at Hunwal Estate during its more than 100 years of history. It must be so, for Hunwal's consistently excellent product can attest to the power of prayer. This orthodox style GBOP is one of the finer examples of the Estate's output. The leaf is well graded and nicely twisted offering a bright liquor with deep notes of malt and layers of astringency. The rich flavorful cup is excellent with a dash of milk and is the perfect companion to a traditional English breakfast. Raise cup to Brahma today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e India\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Assam - Golaghat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e GBOP (Golden Broken Orange Pekoe)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 2500 feet 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 black tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCup Characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hunwal is regarded as one of the top Assam tea estates. The superb growing conditions make this GBOP coppery bright with astringency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very bright and golden coppery\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\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBring freshly drawn cold water to a rolling boil. Place 1 teaspoon of tea for each cup into 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). Even though milk and a dash of sugar help capture the malty character of this tea, it is perfectly acceptable to consume this tea straight-up\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Cold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(to make 1 liter\/quart): Place 6 teaspoons of tea into a teapot or heat resistant pitcher. Pour 1 1\/4 cups of freshly boiled water over the tea. Steep for 5 minutes. Quarter fill a serving pitcher with cold water. Pour the tea into your serving pitcher straining the leaves. 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 double the strength of hot tea since it will be poured over ice and diluted with cold water]. Please note that this tea may tend to go cloudy or milky when poured over ice; a perfectly normal characteristic of some high quality black teas and nothing to worry about!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Specialist Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"100 g","offer_id":1867302977,"sku":"505-100","price":10.07,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":1867303041,"sku":"505-250","price":19.58,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":1867303105,"sku":"505-500","price":29.64,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":1867303169,"sku":"505-1000","price":55.93,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/3859\/products\/505.jpeg?v=1442448768","url":"https:\/\/coasttocoasttea.ca\/products\/hunwal-golden-broken-orange-pekoe-black-tea","provider":"Coast To Coast Tea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}