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Emperor Pu-erh 6 yrs
BLACK TEA PU-ERH STYLE 50g
GRADE – Emperor Pu-erh 6 yrs
CAFFEINE/ANTIOXIDANT LEVEL: Medium/High
Cup characteristics: Elemental earthly with chestnut notes. Smooth finish.
Luxury ingredients: Black tea(Pu-erh style).
£ 10.20
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PRODUCT ID: 542
Description
Emperor Pu-erh 6 yrs
The Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD) marked an important era in the interlinked history of tea, China and Tibet. How? It is speculated that during that time, traders first began setting out on horseback, foot, camel, pack-mule and more, to deliver tea from China’s Yunnan province to the remote mountain kingdom of Tibet.
The tea that was transported was packed solidly into bricks, balls or discs that could be carried up and along treacherous mountain passes on trips that could last many months, and even years, depending on weather, war, banditry and other harsh conditions. By journey’s end, the tea would take on the character of the caravan trail, aged like fine wine in a cask.
The best of this tea made its way to the ancient emperors who ruled Tibet at the time. Three of these emperors were Trisong Detsen, Ralpacan and Scngstan Gampo. Known as the Three Dharma Kings of Tibet, these ancient leaders helped establish Buddhism in the kingdom, and are said to have been proponents of aged Yunnan tea, believing it to be beneficial for mind, body and spirit.
In honor of the three emperors, we offer this spectacular 6 years aged Emperor Pu-Erh. Made with leaf plucked from fields that have been producing tea since time immemorial, fermented Emperor Pu-erh offers rich notes of earth, malt and an ethereal sweetness that results from the aging process. A truly stunning tea, well befitting its regal name – Emperor Pu-erh 6 yrs!
Cup characteristics: Elemental earthly with chestnut notes. Smooth finish.
Luxury ingredients: Black tea(Pu-erh style).
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). Add milk & sugar to taste. Ideal Brewing Temperature: 100ºC/212ºF
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 or removing the tea bags. Add ice and top-up the pitcher with cold water. Garnish and sweeten to taste. 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 or removing the bags. Not all of the tea will fit, allowing for approximately an additional ½ serving. Sweeten and/or add lemon to taste. 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.
