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Shanghal Lichee Jasmine
FLAVOURITE GREEN 50g
GRADE – Chunmee
CAFFEINE/ANTIOXIDANT LEVEL: Low/ High
Cup characteristics: Very very nice. Superb synergy of jasmine, green tea and juicy lychee fruits. Sweet fruit finish
Luxury ingredients: Green tea, Jasmine petals, Natural flavours.
£ 5.50
In stock
PRODUCT ID: 503
Description
Shanghal Lichee Jasmine
Nowhere else in China is the mix of the old and new as visible to the casual observer as it is in Shanghai. In recent years, this massive city of 14.5 million souls has seen its skyline grow from the rooftops of the low-rise Shikumen. Shanghai’s traditional 3 story townhouses, to the frantic heights of some of the world’s tallest sky-scrapers. Quite literally, Shanghai is a city on the rise. However, ever with all the newfound hustle and bustle, Shanghai’s citizens still find time to relax and enjoy a few cups of tea with friends and family from time to time.
One of the newer places to sit and pass a lazy Saturday is ironically also one of the oldest parts of the city. The ancient neighbourhood of Xintiandi, which had fallen on hard times during China’s communist years, was recently reinvented as an uber-trendy car-free zone. Visitors can stroll the narrow streets, explore ancient alleyways and stop at one of the many café’s to sip tea as people have done in the area for hundreds of years.
One of the more popular teas in the neighbourhood is this delightful blend of lychee and jasmine. In the same way that recent developments in the city have added a dose of color and new life into the landscape, the addition of juicy tart lychee and ethereal jasmine infuse the grassy green leaves with an added brightness and touch of pizzazz.
The flavor of the tea is incredible – tangy notes of lychee dance above the exotic tones of jasmine intertwined with touches of honey, citrus and green apple. From the first sip you’ll understand what makes it so popular. Shanghal Lichee Jasmine – A tea best enjoyed with friends!
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.
