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Bohemian Raspberry
FLAVOURITE GREEN 50g
GRADE – Sencha – Made to Japanese specifications
CAFFEINE/ANTIOXIDANT LEVEL: Medium / High
Cup characteristics: Ooh-la-la… refreshing raspberry with smooth green tea notes..
Luxury ingredients: Green tea, Raspberry pieces, Natural flavours.
£ 6.20
In stock
PRODUCT ID: 506
Description
Bohemian Raspberry Green Tea
Raspberries have delighted palates in Bohemia, a region of the Czech Republic, since at least the 900s. Just a short drive outside of Prague reveals wild bushes lining the roadsides, filled with these sweet little berries. Legend has it that they were a favorite of Boleslav I, the first King of Bohemia. Unfortunately, Boleslav, often called Boleslav the Cruel, is infamous for murdering his brother, St. Wenceslas, to seize the throne. This act of fratricide occurred at a family feast, where it’s likely that raspberries were served alongside the dark deeds. If only Bohemian Raspberry green tea had been available—it might have calmed the king’s turbulent spirit!
A Soothing Blend
Our Bohemian Raspberry blend features mellow grassy undertones paired with sweet raspberry notes, making it one of our most soothing green teas. This tea is based on a Sencha style green tea produced in Hunan Province, southeastern China. Sencha, a Japanese green tea, skips the fermentation process required for black tea. Interestingly, both green and black teas can come from the same bushes.
In the production of green tea, freshly plucked leaves are steamed immediately and then bruised, either by machine or by hand. The leaves are then pan-fried or basket-fired, creating their distinctive glossy appearance. Sencha typically features dark green, needle-shaped leaves and brews a pale green to yellow cup that is bright, smooth, and finished with a honey-like sweetness.
Infuse a pot of Bohemian Raspberry today, inhale its sweet aromas, and raise a toast to St. Wenceslas. After all, he deserves the honour!
HOT BREWING METHOD:
Bring filtered or freshly drawn cold water to a rolling boil. Place 1 slightly heaping teaspoon of loose tea for each 7-9oz / 200-260ml of fluid volume in 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). Milk and sugar are not recommended. Ideal Brewing Temperature: 85ºC/185ºF. For Food Safety reasons bring water to 100ºC/212ºF and let it cool down to 85ºC/185ºF.
ICED TEA BREWING METHOD
(Pitcher): (to make 1 liter/quart): Place 6 slightly heaping teaspoons of loose tea into a teapot or heat resistant pitcher. Using filtered or freshly drawn cold water, boil and pour 1¼ cups/315ml over the tea. Steep for 5 minutes. Quarter fill a serving pitcher with cold water. Pour the tea into your serving pitcher, straining the tea. Add ice and top-up the pitcher with cold water. A rule of thumb when preparing freshly brewed iced tea is to increase the strength of hot tea since it will be poured over ice and diluted with cold water. (Note: Some luxury quality teas may turn cloudy when poured over ice. This is a sign of luxury quality and nothing to worry about!)
(Individual Serving): Place 1 slightly heaping teaspoon of loose tea 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 tea. Cover and let steep for 5 minutes. Add hot tea to a 12oz/375ml acrylic glass filled with ice, straining the tea. Not all of the tea will fit, allowing for approximately an additional ½ serving. A rule of thumb when preparing freshly brewed iced tea is to increase the strength of hot tea since it will be poured over ice and diluted. (Note: Some luxury quality teas may turn cloudy when poured over ice. This is a sign of luxury quality and nothing to worry about!)
We strongly recommend using filtered or freshly drawn cold water brought to a rolling boil when brewing all types of tea. Today’s water has been known to carry viruses, parasites and bacteria. Boiling the water will kill these elements and reduce the potential incidence of water-borne illnesses.
