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Country of Origin: China
Region: Hunnan, Tibet
Shipping Port: Shanghai
Grade: Mao Jian Green
Altitude: Up to 2000’ ft. above sea level
Manufacture Type: Traditional
Cup Characteristics: Premium green tea with a floral
and astringent finish. Lavender notes abound creating
a tea for memories.
Infusion: Bright, green
Ingredients: Luxury green tea, Wild lavender
Although not recognized as such, the Tibetan Plateau, where the Lavender used in this
remarkable tea blend is grown, could easily be listed as one of the great wonders of the
World. The Plateau, often called the Rooftop of the World is about 4 or 5 times the size of
France or Texas and stretches out between the magnificent peaks of the Himalayas at an
average elevation of over 4500 meters. The plateau is home to brackish lakes, tundra,
grasslands, desert and is the third least inhabited corner of the world after Antarctica and
Greenland. Still, from this arid vastness, nomadic tribesmen and their families have
carved out a living, driving yaks from place to place under the immense sky.
For generations, one of the ways the nomads have supplemented their income is by
harvesting the wild Lavender that grows in and around the lakes and grasslands of the
plateau. When the flowers bloom, it is like a flowing sea of fragrant purple. The nomad
families pluck the flowers, dry them in the sun and bring them down from the mountains,
usually into Lhasa. While the adults work, the children amuse themselves by trying to
catch the many butterflies that are attracted to the fragrant flowers. While it may seem
hard to believe, a species of butterflies known as Parnassius are actually native to the
Himalayas and have adapted to the high altitudes. From one range to the next, various
genetic mutations occur meaning that the butterflies in one area exist nowhere else. The
sight of the pluckers’ children chasing after the multi-hued insects is one that makes it
feel as though the entire scene is being played out in heaven. (Which, when you consider
the altitude, it almost is.)
We’re pleased to offer this fabulous tea that combines the sweet ethereal flavor of
lavender with an exceptional Hunan green tea. The cup is exemplary with notes of sweet
grass, moss and honey leading to a finish sprinkled with peach, and floral tones. An
amazing tea from an amazing corner of Earth. (An excellent dessert tea. Try serving it with
delicate pastries or a citrus parfait.)
Hot tea brewing method: When preparing by the cup, this tea can be used repeatedly -
about 3 times. The secret is to use water that is about 180’F or 90’C. Place about 1-1 1/2
teaspoons in your cup, let the tea steep for about 3 minutes and then begin enjoying a
cup of enchantment - do not remove the leaves from the cup. Once the water level is low -
add more water, and so on and so on - until the flavor of the tea is exhausted.
Iced tea-brewing method: (to make 1 liter/quart): Place 6 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. [A rule of thumb when preparing fresh brewed iced tea is to double the
strength of hot tea since it will be poured over ice and diluted with cold water.]
Region: Hunnan, Tibet
Shipping Port: Shanghai
Grade: Mao Jian Green
Altitude: Up to 2000’ ft. above sea level
Manufacture Type: Traditional
Cup Characteristics: Premium green tea with a floral
and astringent finish. Lavender notes abound creating
a tea for memories.
Infusion: Bright, green
Ingredients: Luxury green tea, Wild lavender
Although not recognized as such, the Tibetan Plateau, where the Lavender used in this
remarkable tea blend is grown, could easily be listed as one of the great wonders of the
World. The Plateau, often called the Rooftop of the World is about 4 or 5 times the size of
France or Texas and stretches out between the magnificent peaks of the Himalayas at an
average elevation of over 4500 meters. The plateau is home to brackish lakes, tundra,
grasslands, desert and is the third least inhabited corner of the world after Antarctica and
Greenland. Still, from this arid vastness, nomadic tribesmen and their families have
carved out a living, driving yaks from place to place under the immense sky.
For generations, one of the ways the nomads have supplemented their income is by
harvesting the wild Lavender that grows in and around the lakes and grasslands of the
plateau. When the flowers bloom, it is like a flowing sea of fragrant purple. The nomad
families pluck the flowers, dry them in the sun and bring them down from the mountains,
usually into Lhasa. While the adults work, the children amuse themselves by trying to
catch the many butterflies that are attracted to the fragrant flowers. While it may seem
hard to believe, a species of butterflies known as Parnassius are actually native to the
Himalayas and have adapted to the high altitudes. From one range to the next, various
genetic mutations occur meaning that the butterflies in one area exist nowhere else. The
sight of the pluckers’ children chasing after the multi-hued insects is one that makes it
feel as though the entire scene is being played out in heaven. (Which, when you consider
the altitude, it almost is.)
We’re pleased to offer this fabulous tea that combines the sweet ethereal flavor of
lavender with an exceptional Hunan green tea. The cup is exemplary with notes of sweet
grass, moss and honey leading to a finish sprinkled with peach, and floral tones. An
amazing tea from an amazing corner of Earth. (An excellent dessert tea. Try serving it with
delicate pastries or a citrus parfait.)
Hot tea brewing method: When preparing by the cup, this tea can be used repeatedly -
about 3 times. The secret is to use water that is about 180’F or 90’C. Place about 1-1 1/2
teaspoons in your cup, let the tea steep for about 3 minutes and then begin enjoying a
cup of enchantment - do not remove the leaves from the cup. Once the water level is low -
add more water, and so on and so on - until the flavor of the tea is exhausted.
Iced tea-brewing method: (to make 1 liter/quart): Place 6 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. [A rule of thumb when preparing fresh brewed iced tea is to double the
strength of hot tea since it will be poured over ice and diluted with cold water.]
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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 >>
