| ADD TO CART | ||
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| 100 g | $12.09 / per cup $0.24 | |
| 250 g | $23.50 / per cup $0.18 | |
| 500 g | $35.59 / per cup $0.14 | |
| 1 kg | $67.14 / per cup $0.13 | |
For centuries the Japanese have had a love affair with Cherry Blossoms known in Japan as Sakura. The tiny flowers bloom and blossom in the spring filling the branches of trees and gently falling to the ground as the wind rustles the branches. Images of Sakura can be found everywhere in Japan - they are to the Japanese what Apple Pie is to Americans. Sakura found its prominent place in the spiritual identity of Japan during the Heian period 794- 1185 AD. The rulers and holy people of the time drew much inspiration from Chinese culture in particular Buddhism and Confucianism with great importance placed on peaceful meditation. For them nothing exemplified this ideal more than sitting beneath the boughs of a Sakura tree contemplating existence. Stemming from the practice the literary tradition of Haiku blossomed no pun intended. As such many of the most enduring works of the Heian were written about Sakura trees. One of the more popular writers of the age was a monk named Saigyo. His poems while simple are considered as beautiful as the blossoms themselves.Sleeping under the trees on Yoshino Mountain The spring breeze wearing Cherry blossom petals.The petals were held in such regard that Saigyo even had this to say: Wishing to die under cherry blossoms in spring Cherry blossom season in full moon time.He really loved those blossoms. In the meditative spirit of Sakura we've developed a soothing white tea blend that we believe is poetry itself. Light but full bodied the cup offers delicate rose notes and sweetly astringent cherry notes. A fabulous tea for relaxing an afternoon away.
Tea Type: White
Country: China
Region: Fu-ding Fujian Province
Grade: Pai Mu Tan
Altitude: 2000-4000feet above sea level
Manufacturer Type: White Tea Naturally withered
Ingredients: Light rose with astringent cherry notes. Natural white tea character abounds
Cup Characteristics: Luxury white tea Natural flavors.
Infusion: Pale yellow
Brewing Hot
While 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.
Brewing Cold
It 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.
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