{"product_id":"monks-blend-white-tea","title":"MONK'S BLEND WHITE","description":"A full body drawn out with underlying notes of vanilla hinting at cream and round touches of pomegranate. \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\u003eThinking of becoming a monk but not sure if you're cut out for the lifestyle of a hermit? Well thanks to Saint Pachomius (AD. 292-348) you don't have to live alone. How so? The Saint also known as Abba Pachomius was the first person to establish a monastery where monks could live together communally. His story is an amazing one. Born and raised in Thebes a city in ancient Egypt Pachomius was picked up in a sweep for new recruits by the Roman army when he was about 20. He was held captive by the marauding army but was visited daily by some Christians who brought him food and water. Touched by their generosity Pachomius who was born a pagan decided that when he was released he would become a Christian. Miraculously he was freed without ever seeing combat. True to his word he sought out a nearby Christian hermit and studied with him for some time. Deciding that the solitary life was not for him Pachomius established his first monastery in Egypt sometime between AD. 318 and 323. Word about this new lifestyle spread and soon monasteries were sprouting up throughout the country. In fact within one generation of his death it is estimated that there were upwards of 7000 monasteries in Egypt.Over the ensuing centuries Christian monasticism spread throughout the world most notably in Europe. (And here's where all of this begins to relate to tea.) Confined as they were to their monasteries many European monks began experimenting with herbs spices fruit and just about anything else they could grow. While most of these experiments resulted in beer (especially in Belgium ) in some cases the unique combinations of flavors and ingredients developed into healthy and delicious elixirs. One of the more compelling of these was the mixture of grenadine and vanilla a flavor combo we've grown enamored with and have come to call Monk's blend in honor of the monastic traditions. In this variation of this wonderful tea we've added our all-natural flavoring to a superb white Pai mu tan from Fujian province in China. The resulting cup exhibits a full body drawn out with underlying notes of vanilla hinting at cream and round touches of pomegranate. Brew a pot today savor the delicate aromas and thank Saint Pachomius you don't have to do it alone!\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 China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fu-ding Fujian Province\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 2000-4000 feet above sea level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e White Tea Naturally withered\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Luxury white tea natural flavors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCup Characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth with Madagascar vanilla notes and a touch of grenadine pungency. Sweet pecan-like finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale yellow\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":1158969685,"sku":"429-100","price":12.09,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":1158969689,"sku":"429-250","price":23.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":1158969693,"sku":"429-500","price":35.59,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":1158969697,"sku":"429-1000","price":67.14,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/3859\/products\/429.jpeg?v=1442449807","url":"https:\/\/coasttocoasttea.ca\/products\/monks-blend-white-tea","provider":"Coast To Coast Tea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}