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Vanilla Green
FLAVOURITE GREEN 50g
GRADE – PG(Pekoe Gunpowder)
CAFFEINE/ANTIOXIDANT LEVEL: Low/ High
Cup characteristics: Sweet, flavour vanilla gives this green tea depth and character. The aroma almost shouts “Welcome Home”!
Luxury ingredients: Green tea, Calendula + Sunflower petals, Natural flavours.
£ 6.20
In stock
PRODUCT ID: 509
Description
Vanilla Green
Vanilla is a powerful commodity, and Vanilla Green tea showcases its incredible flavour. The small black pods have built civilizations, created one of the largest brands in history, and even nearly bankrupted a country—all from the humble pod of the vanilla orchid!
When Spanish Conquistadors first encountered vanilla in the “New World,” it already played a significant role in the Aztec economy. The Aztecs cultivated the pod, known as tlilxóchitl or “black flower,” in large forest plantations. The Spaniards, enchanted by its sweet scent and the potential profits, brought tlilxóchitl back to Spain, renaming it vanilla, which means “little pod.” While South America remained the largest vanilla producer until the 19th century, Europeans began to plant vanilla farms throughout southern Europe and eventually in Madagascar, a small island nation off the southeast coast of Africa.
The Spanish first added vanilla to drinking chocolate, but it was an American who turned vanilla into a global sensation. The original 1885 recipe for Coca-Cola relied on vanilla for an exotic touch, and the rest is history. Coca-Cola became a worldwide phenomenon like no other, leading to the introduction of New Coke in 1985.
A Delightful Tea Experience
Here at Natteas, we’re excited to offer a wonderful green tea that harnesses vanilla for its incredible flavour. Our Vanilla Green features high-grown Hyson gunpowder from Sri Lanka, blended with pure vanilla extract. This combination creates a cup that is light, intensely refreshing, and enriched with astringent notes of orchid and honey.
Indulge in Vanilla Green and savour the delightful fusion of flavours that reflect the rich history of vanilla!
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.
