{"product_id":"organic-giza-lemon-peel-tea","title":"ORGANIC GIZA LEMON PEEL","description":"Without a doubt the most lemony and puckery lemon peel available. Clean and refreshing finish.\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\u003eThe Giza Plateau, home to the great pyramids and the mysterious Sphinx is one of the more awe-inspiring places on earth. Everything about the place is vast. From the desert surrounding the site to the pyramids themselves, everything is on a grand scale. Take the Pyramid of Cheops for example. This monument alone covers more area St. Peter's, the cathedrals of Florence, Milan, Westminster Abbey and St. Paul's in London combined. Needless to say, you can't \u003cem\u003edo \u003c\/em\u003eGiza in an hour. And did we mention it's surrounded by desert? Staying hydrated while visiting is even more of a concern than the local pickpockets. With temperatures soaring to around 40C and an average rainfall of about 4 mm\/month, the Giza Plateau is as dry as the bones buried there. So it goes without saying, that as awe-inspiring as Giza may be, it is as equally \u003cem\u003ethirst inspiring\u003c\/em\u003e. (Which might explain why Egyptians have had such a long love affair with beverages made from lemons!)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLuckily, as dry as the Giza plateau may be, its outer border tapers off into lush farmland lining the banks of the Nile. One of the more popular crops here is the lemon, which like most things Egyptian has a long documented history. In fact, the first literary reference to lemon groves can be found way back in the work of Nasir-I-Khusraw, a Persian traveler and poet who wrote an account of life in Egypt from 1035-1094 AD. According to Nasir, trade in lemons was considerable in those days. The most popular product at the time was an early form of lemonade, \u003cem\u003eqatarmizat, \u003c\/em\u003ewhich was bottled and exported as far away as Greece. One particularly prized version of the beverage was made by soaking dried lemon rind in heavily sugared water. The drink was exceptionally thirst quenching, high in vitamins and a big hit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese days, while \u003cem\u003eqatarmizat \u003c\/em\u003emay no longer in production, the groves of lemons continue to bloom and blossom. After a search, we're pleased to have sourced a grower who still works his grove according to the old principles. Subsequently, the organic peel we offer here is from lemons that were grown in essentially the same way they were thousands of years ago. Use them to make a thirst quenching lemonade by infusing the pieces in water, or add them as a component in your custom tea blends. Either way, a superb lemony flavor awaits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Organic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Egypt\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion: \u003c\/strong\u003eNile River Delta\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade: \u003c\/strong\u003e1st Grade New Crop\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude: \u003c\/strong\u003e1 - 100 feet above sea level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Type: \u003c\/strong\u003eTraditional process, Small batch crafted, Mechanical and sun dried.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients: \u003c\/strong\u003eOven dried lemon pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCup Characteristics: \u003c\/strong\u003eWithout a doubt the most lemony and puckery lemon peel available. Clean and refreshing finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfusion: \u003c\/strong\u003eCoppery golden with light yellow 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\u003eBring filtered or freshly drawn cold water to a rolling boil. Place 1 teaspoon of herbal tea, 1 tea bag or 1 Q3 single serve packet for each 7-9oz\/200-260ml of fluid volume in the teapot. Pour the boiling water into the teapot. Cover and let steep for 5-10 minutes according to taste (the longer the steeping time, the better the flavor as more fruit and herb flavor is extracted). Garnish and sweeten to taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Cold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIced tea brewing method (\u003cem\u003ePitcher\u003c\/em\u003e): \u003c\/strong\u003e(to make 1 liter\/quart): Place 12 slightly heaping teaspoons of herbal tea, 6 tea bags or 6 Q3 single serve packets into a teapot or heat resistant pitcher. Using filtered or freshly drawn cold water, boil and pour 1 1\/4 cups\/315ml over the herbal tea. Steep for 5-10 minutes. Quarter fill a serving pitcher with cold water. Pour the tea into your serving pitcher straining the tea or removing the tea bags. Add ice and top-up the pitcher with cold water. Garnish and sweeten to taste. A rule of thumb when preparing fresh brewed iced herb \u0026amp; fruit tea is to increase the strength of hot brew since it will be poured over ice and diluted with cold water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIced tea brewing method (\u003cem\u003eIndividual Serving)\u003c\/em\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003ePlace 2 slightly heaping teaspoons of herbal tea, 1 tea bag or 1 Q3 single serve packet into a teapot for each serving required. Using filtered or freshly drawn cold water, boil and pour 6-7oz\/170-200ml per serving over the herbal tea. Cover and let steep for 5-10 minutes. Add hot tea to a 12oz\/375ml acrylic glass filled with ice, straining the tea or removing the bags. Not all of the tea will fit, allowing for approximately an additional 1\/2 serving. Garnish and sweeten to taste. A rule of thumb when preparing fresh brewed herb \u0026amp; fruit tea is to increase the strength of hot tea since it will be poured over ice and diluted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Specialist Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"100 g","offer_id":1868861633,"sku":"612-100","price":8.66,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":1868861697,"sku":"612-250","price":16.84,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":1868861761,"sku":"612-500","price":25.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":1868861825,"sku":"612-1000","price":48.1,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/3859\/products\/612.jpeg?v=1442448267","url":"https:\/\/coasttocoasttea.ca\/products\/organic-giza-lemon-peel-tea","provider":"Coast To Coast Tea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}