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| Tea Information | |
|---|---|
| Type | Smoked Black Tea |
| Origin | China |
| Format | Loose Leaf |
| Taste | A more Subtle Smokey flavour than Lapsang Souchong |
| Brewing Advice | One dessert spoon per cup. Add fresh boiling water. Infuse for three minutes or according to taste. |
Was this the tea sipped by Anna Karanina? In 1618 the Chinese ambassador presented Tsar Alexis with a gift of several chests of tea and so began the Russian tea tradition. After the treaty of Nerchinsk in 1689 camel caravans started to transport tea from China to Russia. The journey was long and difficult and took upto 16 months. The tea is distinctive with an exotic smoky flavour, because after plucking, the leaves are withered over cyprus or pine wood fires. Enjoy this most famous of all teas, the first to come to Europe.
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BREWING GUIDE
From Leaf to Cup in 4 Steps
Add loose leaf
Place 1–2 tsp of tea in the glass infuser basket.
Pour hot water
Fill the teapot with water just off the boil (80–95°C).
Steep & watch
Steep for 2–5 minutes and watch the tea unfurl
Remove & enjoy
Lift out the infuser to stop brewing. Pour and savour.
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