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Irish Cream
FLAVOURITE BLACK 50g
GRADE – OP(Orange Pekoe)
CAFFEINE/ANTIOXIDANT LEVEL: Medium/High
Cup characteristics: The tea really captures the sweet creaminess of Irish Cream. A spot of milk opens up the flavour. Perfect in the morning but great any time.
Luxury ingredients: Black tea, Blackberries leaves, Calendula + Sunflower + Cornflower petals, Natural flavours.
£ 5.90
In stock
PRODUCT ID: 619
Description
Irish Cream Liqueur dates to the 6th century when Irish Monks travelled to the Middle East and learned the art of distilling. Initially they were interested in making perfume – but being Irish, it took only a short while before they realized the process also worked for whiskey, or “Uisce Beatha” which in Gaelic means “Water of Life”.
The monks, who were also famed dairymen, found that blending their whiskey with fresh cream produced their well-known concoction. As we all know now in the 21st century, Irish Cream is a delicious drink on its own or as an addition to many great recipes. True to the spirit of the old monks we offered for you this blend. It’s great at breakfast. Top o’ the morning to you!
Cup characteristics: The tea really captures the sweet creaminess of Irish Cream. A spot of milk opens up the flavour. Perfect in the morning but great any time.
Luxury ingredients: Black tea, Blackberries leaves, Calendula + Sunflower + Cornflower petals, Natural flavours.
We only use teas from the top 3 tea growing regions of Sri Lanka – Nuwara Eliya, Dimbula and Uva. Dimbula and the western estates of Nuwara Eliya have a major quality peak during Jan/Feb, whereas Uva and the eastern estates of Nuwara Eliya have their peak in July/Aug. This dual peak period allows us to buy the best for our flavoured tea several times a year. These high-grown districts produce teas that have classic Ceylon’ tea character, noted by floral bouquet and flavour notes, touches of astringency and bright coppery colour. Flavouring oils, not artificial crystals, give the tea drinker high quality tea that tastes great.
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). 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. 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. 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.
