{"product_id":"tropical-fire-black-tea","title":"TROPICAL FIRE","description":"\u003cspan\u003eThe subtleties of cinnamon and cloves beautifully captured as they blend with the sweetness of a tropical fruit m̩lange.\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\u003eFor at least a thousand years people have added spices to their food. And, although it may seem counterintuitive given the steamy climate of tropical countries, almost invariably it were the inhabitants of these countries who first discovered the benefits of spicing up their cuisine. Modern research has shown that adding spice to food helps prolong its lifespan and can even help kill off bacteria in fresh fruits and vegetables. As well, due to a bodily function known as \"gustatory sweating\", fiery foods actually help cool the body down! But aside from all the scientific mumbo-jumbo, spices make food taste great right? So in keeping with tropical culinary tradition, we've blended this tea with tropical fruit flavorings like Papaya and Mango, and spiced them up with cinnamon and cloves for a taste that is truly magical. Brew a pot and enjoy this savory infusion. Also makes a very interesting iced tea.\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 Sri Lanka\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nuwara Eliya, Dimbula or Uva districts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e OP (Orange Pekoe)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4800 - 7600 feet 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\u003cspan\u003eLuxury black tea, Lime leaves, Safflower petals, Natural dried papaya, Natural dried pineapple, Natural dried mango, Cinnamon pieces, Natural flavors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCup Characteristics: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe subtleties of cinnamon and cloves beautifully captured as they blend with the sweetness of a tropical fruit m̩lange. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright and 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 enhance the flavor character on 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":1867419137,"sku":"249-100","price":11.06,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":1867419201,"sku":"249-250","price":21.51,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":1867419265,"sku":"249-500","price":32.57,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":1867419329,"sku":"249-1000","price":61.45,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/3859\/products\/249.jpeg?v=1442448343","url":"https:\/\/coasttocoasttea.ca\/products\/tropical-fire-black-tea","provider":"Coast To Coast Tea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}