| Country of
Origin: |
Sri Lanka |
| Cup
Characteristics: |
Fresh mango character. Stunning over
ice. |
| Ingredients: |
Luxury black tea |
| Form: |
Loose Leaves |
| Infusion: |
Bright coppery color. |
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Information:
Mango is
one of the most commonly consumed tropical fruits in the
world. They were originally grown in East India, Burma,
and the Andaman Islands around the 5th century B.C., but are
now cultivated in just about every warm corner of the
globe. Besides being pulpy sweet and delicious, mangos
have long been associated in the Eastern world with peace,
tranquility, and harmony. Legend has it that the
Buddha himself would often seek repose in a grove of mango
trees. In certain parts of India it was believed that
mango trees were sacred, and a symbol of love - some even
believed that mango trees could grant wishes. Even to
this day Hindus hang fresh leaves from mango trees outside
their doors during Ponggol, the Hindu New Year, as a blessing
for peace in the New Year. Maybe this mango tea can
bestow a blessing on those who brew it.
This tea, whatever it may mean to you, makes a
stunning
iced tea.
Hot Brewing Method:
Bring freshly drawn cold water to just before a boil. Place 1
teaspoon of tea for each cut in the teapot. Pour your hot water
over the leaves. Let steep for 3-7 minutes according to taste
(The longer the steeping time the stronger the tea). Add milk
and sugar to taste.
Iced Tea Brewing Method:
Place 6 teaspoons of tea into a teapot or heat resistant
pitcher. Pour 1 1/4 cups of very hot water over to
tea, steep for 5 minutes. Pour the tea into your
serving pitcher straining the leaves. Add ice and garnish
and sweeten to taste if desired.
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