| Country of
Origin: |
India, Kenya, Sri Lanka |
| Cup
Characteristics: |
Malty full-bodied character with bright flavory
notes and hints of oakiness. A bracing
Highlander's cup of tea. |
| Ingredients: |
Luxury black tea |
| Form: |
Loose Leaves |
| Infusion: |
Bright coppery color. |
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Information:
The primary sociological structure in old Scotland was the
'clan'. The roots of the system are very ancient,
stretching back into Scotland's Celtic past. The country
had been occupied by many different peoples - Britons, Romans,
Angles and Vikings -but two races came to dominate: the Picts
in the north and east who divided their territory into 7 petty
kingdoms and in the west it was the Scots. The
kingdoms of the Scots and the Picts were eventually united by
Kenneth MacAlpin in the mid 800's.
These people were organized along tribal lines, which
eventually became know as clans. One of the downfalls of
the clans was the propensity to feud. Some disputes
simmered for centuries.
This tea is like a proper Highlander - robust, malty and
full of life and vigor. Highlanders liked their tea very
strong and insisted on hints of cask oak. This tea is
especially delicious with milk, which further lends a malty
character to the tea.
(A tea tasters secret recipe for
a pick me up on a typical Highlanders day (cold and bracing) -
make this tea hot, pour into a large mug and add 4-5 slices of
lemon and 2 heaping teaspoons of sugar - sit back and enjoy a
tasty energy boost.)
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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