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Country of Origin: China
Region: Fujian Province
Shipping: Fuzhou
Grade: Pai Mu Tan
Altitude: 2000’ – 4000’ feet above sea level
Manufacture Type: White Tea - naturally withered
Cup Characteristics: Exquisite lemon notes. The white tea
lends a lovely sweetness to the cup. Clean finish.
Infusion: Pale yellow
Ingredients: Luxury white tea, Natural flavors
Without question, Tangiers is one of the most exotic urban centers on earth. For centuries
this Northern Moroccan city has been home to colorful characters from all walks of life. From
pirates to traders, writers, painters and eccentric millionaires, the ancient city has seen it all.
During the 1940s and 50s, Tangiers was considered an International Zone and as the cold
war began to heat up, even served as a major meeting point for international spies and
weapons dealers. It was during this time that beatnik author William S. Burroughs set up
shop to write his famous novel, Naked Lunch. In fact, the book’s setting of Interzone is
loosely based on the dynamic city.
So what draws people to Tangiers? One is its location at the western entrance to the Strait
of Gibraltar where the Mediterranean meets the Atlantic. Another is its sultry climate. Yet
another is its fantastic cuisine, which leans heavily on spice and fresh fruit, including
lemons. Present at almost every meal in Tangiers, either at its outdoor cafes or in the
private homes of its residents, are lemons plucked fresh from orchards outside the city.
Their juices are squeezed over grilled meats, breads, and stews, just about anything,
including tea from time to time.
In the exotic spirit of Tangiers, we’ve taken the flavor of fresh lemons and mixed it with a top
quality white tea to create something best described as poetry in a cup. With a light brisk
character layered with sultry hints of lemon, from the first sip you’ll feel like you’ve been
transported to heart of the magical city. Brew a pot, curl up with some Burroughs and while
away an afternoon or two.
Hot tea brewing method: When preparing by the cup, this tea can be used repeatedly (à la
chinoise)- about 3 times. The secret is to use water that is about 180’F or 80’C. Place 1-2
teaspoons of leaves in your cup and let the tea steep for 3 minutes. 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 - until the tea flavor is exhausted. Milk or sugar will mask the
delicate characters of this tea and are not recommended. Look at the pattern of the leaves -
they foretell life.
Iced tea brewing method: 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: Fujian Province
Shipping: Fuzhou
Grade: Pai Mu Tan
Altitude: 2000’ – 4000’ feet above sea level
Manufacture Type: White Tea - naturally withered
Cup Characteristics: Exquisite lemon notes. The white tea
lends a lovely sweetness to the cup. Clean finish.
Infusion: Pale yellow
Ingredients: Luxury white tea, Natural flavors
Without question, Tangiers is one of the most exotic urban centers on earth. For centuries
this Northern Moroccan city has been home to colorful characters from all walks of life. From
pirates to traders, writers, painters and eccentric millionaires, the ancient city has seen it all.
During the 1940s and 50s, Tangiers was considered an International Zone and as the cold
war began to heat up, even served as a major meeting point for international spies and
weapons dealers. It was during this time that beatnik author William S. Burroughs set up
shop to write his famous novel, Naked Lunch. In fact, the book’s setting of Interzone is
loosely based on the dynamic city.
So what draws people to Tangiers? One is its location at the western entrance to the Strait
of Gibraltar where the Mediterranean meets the Atlantic. Another is its sultry climate. Yet
another is its fantastic cuisine, which leans heavily on spice and fresh fruit, including
lemons. Present at almost every meal in Tangiers, either at its outdoor cafes or in the
private homes of its residents, are lemons plucked fresh from orchards outside the city.
Their juices are squeezed over grilled meats, breads, and stews, just about anything,
including tea from time to time.
In the exotic spirit of Tangiers, we’ve taken the flavor of fresh lemons and mixed it with a top
quality white tea to create something best described as poetry in a cup. With a light brisk
character layered with sultry hints of lemon, from the first sip you’ll feel like you’ve been
transported to heart of the magical city. Brew a pot, curl up with some Burroughs and while
away an afternoon or two.
Hot tea brewing method: When preparing by the cup, this tea can be used repeatedly (à la
chinoise)- about 3 times. The secret is to use water that is about 180’F or 80’C. Place 1-2
teaspoons of leaves in your cup and let the tea steep for 3 minutes. 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 - until the tea flavor is exhausted. Milk or sugar will mask the
delicate characters of this tea and are not recommended. Look at the pattern of the leaves -
they foretell life.
Iced tea brewing method: 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, Time & Again Shea butter, Chantal teapots,
Lomonosov teapots, tea infusers, tea accessories, Aroma Naturals candles, 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, Time & Again Shea butter, Chantal teapots,
Lomonosov teapots, tea infusers, tea accessories, Aroma Naturals candles, 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 >>
| To pay by check or money order, call 210-887-4312 or 210-241-0890 or email camille@camillestea.com. |
