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Mango Mist
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Blend No: 1182


Country of Origin: Sri Lanka
Cup Characteristics: Fresh mango character.  Stunning over ice.
Ingredients: Luxury black tea

Form: Loose Leaves
Infusion: Bright coppery color.

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.