Contains high antioxidant level of 7.85% vs 5-6% for mass-market teas.
Character: Strong early spring green tea notes. Has a smooth and fresh finish.
This exceptional leaf is manufactured exclusively from early jade colored spring buds and produces a deeply nuanced cup with bright grassy notes and a full mouth feel. Brew a pot and prepared to be amazed.
Country of Origin: China
Region: Fujian Province
Grade: Monkey Jade Buds
Altitude: 2000 feet above sea level
Manuf. Type: Special hand formed tradition
Infusion: Bright green and pale yellow hue
Ingredients: Luxury green tea
Hot Tea: This tea is best enjoyed by pouring 180F/90C water over the leaves (1-1 1/2 teaspoon per cup) for 3 minutes (longer=stronger). Don't remove the leaves. Can be infused repeatedly 2-3 times using higher temperatures & shorter infusions until flavor is exhausted.
Iced Tea: Pour 1 1/4 cups of hot water over 6 teaspoons of tea and steep for 5 minutes. Pour into pitcher while straining leaves, add ice and top up with cold water to make a quart of iced tea. Garnish and sweeten to taste.