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Country of Origin: Sri Lanka
Region: Nuwara Eliya, Dimbula or Uva districts
Shipping Port: Colombo
Grade: OP (Orange Pekoe)
Altitude: 4800 - 7600 feet above sea level
Manufacture Type: Orthodox
Cup Characteristics: This tea really captures the sweet
creaminess of Irish Cream. A spot of milk opens up the
flavour. Perfect in the morning but great any time.
Infusion: Bright and Coppery.
Ingredients: Luxury black tea, Blackberry leaves, Cornflower + Sunflower + Calendula
petals, Natural flavors.
Information: Irish Cream Liqueur dates to the 6th century when Irish Monks traveled to
the Middle East and learned the art of distilling. Initially they were interested in making
perfume, but being Irish, it took only a short while before they realized the process also
worked for whiskey or “Uisce Beatha,” which in Gaelic means “Water of Life.” The monks,
who were also famed dairymen, found that blending their whiskey with fresh cream
produced their well-known concoction. As we all know, Irish Cream is a delicious drink on
its own or as an addition to many great recipes. True to the spirit of the old monks we
created this blend. It’s great at breakfast. Top o’ the morning to you!
What type of tea do we use, how do we flavor the tea and why do we use natural flavors?
We only use high grown teas from the top 3 tea growing regions of Sri Lanka - Nuwara
Eliya, Dimbula and Uva. These three high-grown districts produce flavorful teas that have
classic Ceylon tea character which is noted by floral bouquet and flavor notes, touches of
mild astringency, bright coppery color and, most importantly - perfect for use as the base
tea of our flavored teas. (We have tested teas from various other origins around the world
as base stock for our flavored teas, but none of these teas made the grade.) Dimbula and
the western estates of Nuwara Eliya have a major quality peak during Jan/Feb, whereas
Uva and the eastern estates of Nuwara Eliya have their peak in July/Aug. This ‘dual peak
period’ allow us to buy the best for our flavored tea blends several times during the year,
ensuring top quality and freshness. We use flavoring oils not crystals to give the tea
drinker an olfactory holiday before indulging in a liquid tea treat. We specify natural
flavors. High quality tea tastes good and natural flavors do not mask the natural taste of
the high grown Ceylon tea. (The norm for many making flavored tea is to use
overpowering artificial flavors which can be used to hide lower quality tea). Natural flavors
do not leave an aftertaste giving the tea a clean and true character. It should be noted that
natural flavors tend to be somewhat soft and the flavors slightly muted, but for many this
is a refreshing change and one of the desired attributes of our naturally flavored teas.
Hot tea brewing method: Bring freshly drawn cold water to a rolling boil. Place 1
teaspoon of tea for each cup into the teapot. Pour the boiling water into the teapot. Cover
and 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: (to make 1 quart): Place 5 teaspoons of tea into a teapot or
heat resistant pitcher. Pour 1 1/4 cups of freshly boiled water over the tea. Steep for 5
minutes. Quarter fill a serving pitcher with cold water. Pour the tea into your serving
pitcher straining the leaves. Add ice and top-up the pitcher with cold water. Garnish and
sweeten to taste. Please note that this tea may tend to go cloudy or "milky" when poured
over ice; a perfectly normal characteristic of some high quality black teas and nothing to
worry about!
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About Camille's Tea:
Camille's Tea, based in the San Antonio, Texas area, offers a wide variety of gourmet teas, including flavored teas, traditional teas, green teas,
herbal teas, decaffeinated teas, decaf teas, caffeine free teas, and iced teas, and lavender, Shea butter, Chantal teapots, Lomonosov teapots, tea
infusers, tea accessories, Bearington Bears, tea linens, neck warmers, Herbal Concepts slippers and eye pacs, and Pre de Provence bath and
body products. We also feature multiple tea of the month clubs. Read more >>
Camille's Tea, based in the San Antonio, Texas area, offers a wide variety of gourmet teas, including flavored teas, traditional teas, green teas,
herbal teas, decaffeinated teas, decaf teas, caffeine free teas, and iced teas, and lavender, Shea butter, Chantal teapots, Lomonosov teapots, tea
infusers, tea accessories, Bearington Bears, tea linens, neck warmers, Herbal Concepts slippers and eye pacs, and Pre de Provence bath and
body products. We also feature multiple tea of the month clubs. Read more >>
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