Organic Blue Mountain Long Leaf Tea

These teas feature the very best of Certified organic teas from the famed Korakundah estate. Nestled amongst original shola forests in the Nilgiris (Blue Mountain) district, as old as mankind itself, with abundant, rare flora and host to endangered fauna, tigers, and leopards amongst those, these teas are certified as being the highest grown anywhere in the world. The high elevation and salubrious year-round climate make for fine produce all year long. These well-rolled, long-leaf teas are mellow, yet bright and brisk as the Nilgiri weather and have a unique floral flavour termed as a ‘Nilgiri bouquet’, a flavour which features citrus notes, with hints of rose, lavender, and dandelions. Unique teas for the connoisseur.

HOW TO BREW

1. Bring unfiltered water to a gentle boil to approximately 90 deg. Celsius (208 deg. Fah.).
2. Place 1 tsp. tea (2.5 gms approx.) per cup in a pre-heated teapot, and pour the water from above. In case of several cups, add a tsp. extra for the pot.
3. Steep for 3-4 mins as per taste. Tastes best on it’s own.

COLD BREW

Cold Brew involves steeping the tea over a period of time to extract maximum flavours. By not adding hot water, it is said, one can extract the maximum benefits of tea.

1. Place tea in a ratio of 1 tbsp per glass, 220ml, preferably in a glass/porcelain jug
2. Leave to steep in the refrigerator for 15-18 hrs. as per taste.
3. Decant and pour over ice and honey if desired. They also blend very well with citrus, like orange or lemon juice, and make for a very refreshing summer drink.

ENHANCE THE FLAVOUR

Sometimes the best things are best left alone, however, these teas can also take a spot of milk, if desired. When cold brewed, they pair very well with citrus. One-part orange juice, to two to three parts cold brewed tea makes for a refreshing drink. Lemon juice is another excellent additive to both hot and cold tea.

FOOD PAIRING

Light snacks like sandwiches, tarts, and croissants pair well.

Very high in catechins, and flavonoids, both known to fight free radicals, and improve metabolism. These teas are best brewed without any additives like milk or sugar, and so are *zero calorie teas*, but it can also be had with a ‘spot’ of milk