{"product_id":"temi-black-tea","title":"TEMI (Sikkim)","description":"\u003cspan\u003eClassic muscatel character but with delicious hints of peach and almond.\u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe name Sikkim is derived from an ancient Sanskrit word meaning \u003cem\u003emountainous land\u003c\/em\u003e and was coined by Nepalese settlers hundreds of years ago. The province, which spreads out below Mount Khanchendzonga in the Eastern Himalayas, is arguably one of the most beautiful tea growing regions of the world. This mountain, at 8540 meters above sea level, soars into the heavens and as such is revered by the Sikkimese as a protective deity. Sikkim is also home to thunderously flowing rivers, dense forests, and lush valleys. It is in amongst these valleys that the Nepalese, besides giving a name to the place, introduced a system of terraced cultivation by cutting fields into the mountainsides like great giant steps. It is on these terraces that you will find Temi tea estate, considered by many to be the pride of Sikkim. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemi Estate was first planted in 1969. The estate has roughly 435 acres under tea with a labor force of about 406, and management staff of 43. Ever since it was first planted, the estate has adhered to rigorous levels of managerial excellence. These standards cover all aspects of operations from the education of workers' children to the quality of the plucked leaf. Standards are so high in fact that Temi received The Tea Board of India's \u003cem\u003eAll India Quality Award\u003c\/em\u003e in 1994 and 1995. Since that time, visits to the estate have shown that this rigorous adherence to quality has not slipped. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe quality of the finished product is evident from the first sip of a cup of Temi. Probably owing to their similar mountain climates, Temis share the same distinctive muscatel notes of high quality Darjeelings. Pay close attention to the infusion however and certain differences can be noted. Alongside the muscatel, distinct undertones of sweet peach are layered with hints of bitter almond - nuances that give the tea a slightly sweeter character than many Darjeelings. A splash of milk will open this tea amazingly, and will add depth to its light, playful character - a fabulous mountain tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sikkim\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gangtoh\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFTGFOP (Flavory Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 7000 ft. above sea level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orthodox\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Luxury black tea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCup Characteristics: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassic muscatel character but with delicious hints of peach and almond.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tending coppery.\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 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 capture the malty character of this tea, it is perfectly acceptable to consume this tea straight-up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Cold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(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!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Specialist Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"100 g","offer_id":1867414721,"sku":"550-100","price":16.87,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":1867414785,"sku":"550-250","price":32.81,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":1867414849,"sku":"550-500","price":49.68,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":1867414977,"sku":"550-1000","price":93.73,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/3859\/products\/550.jpeg?v=1442448360","url":"https:\/\/coasttocoasttea.ca\/products\/temi-black-tea","provider":"Coast To Coast Tea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}