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Sakura Cherry Rose White
WHITE TEA 25g
GRADE – Pai Mu Tan Grade #1
CAFFEINE/ANTIOXIDANT LEVEL: Low/ High
Cup characteristics: Light rose with astringent cherry notes. Natural white tea characters abound.
Luxury ingredients: White tea, Natural flavours
£ 8.50
In stock
PRODUCT ID: 325
Description
Sakura Cherry Rose White
For centuries, the Japanese have had a love affair with Cherry Blossoms, known in Japan as Sakura. The tiny flowers blossom in the spring, filling the branches of trees and gently falling to the ground as the wind rustles the branches. Images of Sakura can be found everywhere in Japan – they are to the Japanese what Apple Pie is to Americans. Sakura found its prominent place in the spiritual identity of Japan during the Heian period, 794-1185 A.D.
The rulers and holy people of the time drew much inspiration from Chinese culture, in particular Buddhism and Confucianism, with great importance placed on peaceful meditation. For them, nothing exemplified this ideal more than sitting beneath the boughs of a Sakura tree contemplating existence. Stemming from the practice, the literary tradition of Haiku blossomed, no pun intended.
As such, many of the most enduring works of the Heian were written about Sakura trees. One of the most popular writers of the age was themselves. “Sleeping under the trees on Yoshino Mountain. The spring breeze wearing Cherry blossom petals. The petals were held in such regard that Saigyo even had this to say: Wishing to die under cherry blossoms in spring, Cherry blossom season in full moon time”. He really loved those blossoms. In the meditative spirit of Sakura, we are glad to present to you this Sakura Cherry Rose White from Natteas collection, a soothing white tea blend that we believe is poetry itself. Light but full bodies, the cup offers delicate rose notes and sweetly astringent cherry notes. A fabulous tea for relaxing an afternoon away.
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 leaves. 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 leaves. 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.
