| ADD TO CART | ||
|---|---|---|
| 100 g | $11.06 / per cup $0.22 | |
| 250 g | $21.51 / per cup $0.17 | |
| 500 g | $32.57 / per cup $0.13 | |
| 1 kg | $61.45 / per cup $0.12 | |
So goes a poem by the ancient Chinese philosopher Confucious. The Chinese were the first to cultivate the smallish purple-blue fruit, and revered it as a symbol of love and good fortune. Interestingly, this reverence for the common plum is not just limited to ancient China. In the United States, the fruit has its own holiday, National Plum Pudding day on February 12th. Across the Pacific in Japan, the whole month of February is dedicated to the fruit since it blossoms during that month every year. In many parts of Europe wild plum trees grow in great quantities and living near a grove of them is thought to increase fertility, and virility!
We're not sure if the same can be said of this tea. However, we can tell you that this blend has a fresh and slightly acidic plum flavor that beautifully compliments its astringent Ceylon base. Brew it hot with a dash of milk to help open up plum's subtle nuances. Or, as with all our flavored teas, enjoy it during the summer months by pouring it over ice. Either way, this one's plum dandy! (Pardon the lame colloquialism. We couldn't stop ourselves!)
Tea Type: Black
Country: Sri Lanka
Region: Nuwara Eliya, Dimbula or Uva districts
Grade: OP (Orange Pekoe)
Altitude: 4800 - 7600 feet above sea level
Manufacturer Type: Orthodox
Ingredients: Luxury black tea, Natural dried pineapple, Cornflower petals, Jasmine blossoms, Natural flavors.
Cup Characteristics: Fruity character with slight hints of berry bring depth and character to this delicious tea.
Infusion: Bright and coppery.
Brewing Hot
Bring 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 enhance the flavor character on this tea, it is perfectly acceptable to consume this tea straight-up.
Brewing Cold
(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!
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