{"product_id":"lugano-palamisu-rooibos-tea","title":"LUGANO PALAMISU","description":"Wonderful! Wonderful! The taste symphony begins with soft creamy notes of Kenyan coffee followed by a fruit crescendo with an Amaretto finale. \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\u003eIn a country where the majority of the population is German or French the Italians who live around Switzerland's Lake Lugano definitely march to the beat of their own tamburo - that's Italian for drum . While the rest of the country is obsessed with banking the Italians of Canton Ticino are obsessed with making wine. (A Canton is the Swiss equivalent of a US state - Ticino is the name of the Canton where Lake Lugano is located - something like The State of Texas.) Where the rest of Switzerland is covered in pine trees the Italians have palm trees. (This is a fact. Switzerland has Palms. The lake is responsible for creating an anomalous climate zone that allows them to grow!) And while the rest of the world makes do with Tiramisu some Swiss Italians would rather eat Pilamisu. Oh yes if the Italians of Switzerland can do something differently believe it they will!So yes...Pilamisu. It is believed the variation in name is in homage to the Palatine Hill of Rome the spiritual homeland of Italy. The Palatine was one of the original 7 hills of Rome situated in the very heart of the city. So when they headed northward into the mountains of what would later become Switzerland the Italians wanted to remember where they came from. We all know Italians love to eat so what better way to do that than through a tasty dessert! Pilamisu is similar to the creamy coffee flavored goodness of Tiramisu with a distinctive Swiss twist the addition of a touch of yogurt and sour cherries. If you are lucky enough to stumble upon a fresh Pilamisu seize the moment and indulge. (They are very difficult to come by commercially and are usually only found in the kitchen of a Swiss Nona - grandmother.)We're taking this quirky Swiss dessert one step further by turning it into a deliciously rich Rooibos blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rooibos\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e South Africa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cederberg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choice Grade #1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1500-2500 ft above sea level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fermentation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rooibos Mango Cherry pieces Yogurt crisps Safflower petals Natural flavors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCup Characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wonderful! Wonderful! The taste symphony begins with soft creamy notes of Kenyan coffee followed by a fruit crescendo with an Amaretto finale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reddish orange to full color (depends on brewing time and quantity used)\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\u003eBring cold water to a boil. Place 1tsp of loose Rooibos into an infuser. Lower infuser into your cup\/teapot. Pour boiling water over Rooibos and let steep 3-7mins according to taste (the longer the steeping time the stronger the brew). Add milk, sugar, or honey to taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Cold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace 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":1158137113,"sku":"53-100","price":10.02,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":1158137117,"sku":"53-250","price":19.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":1158137121,"sku":"53-500","price":29.52,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":1158137125,"sku":"53-1000","price":55.69,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/3859\/products\/53.jpeg?v=1442449899","url":"https:\/\/coasttocoasttea.ca\/products\/lugano-palamisu-rooibos-tea","provider":"Coast To Coast Tea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}