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Country of Origin: Sri Lanka, France
Region: Dimbula, Provence
Shipping Port: Colombo, Marseilles
Grade: OP (Orange Pekoe)
Altitude: 5600 ft, below 1000 ft.
Manufacture Type: Orthodox
Cup Characteristics: French #1 super blue lavender
transports a floral harvest of Provence to an
intoxicating Earl Grey.
Infusion: Bright and coppery, floral notes blend with a citrus sweetness.
Ingredients: Premium black tea, Lavender, Cornflower petals, Natural flavours.
Information:
Versailles. The very mention of the famous chateau built by the King of France Louis XIV
conjures up images of unbelievable opulence. Early in his reign Louis XIV moved his
royal court from Paris to the countryside and began construction of the chateau. Work on
the structure began in 1664 and continued almost until his death in 1715. The chateau
has more than 2,000 windows; 700 rooms filled with thousands of paintings, tapestries,
sculptures, and pieces of furniture; 1250 fireplaces; 67 staircases, and it is surrounded
by more than 1,800 acres of parkland.
Louis XIV's life in the palace was extremely regimented. Nothing was left to chance since
as King, he was considered second only to God, and deserved only the best.
Subsequently, at Versailles, there were rules for everything. (This is where our
inspiration for this tea blend comes in.) Louis XIV was always known for his fondness for
fresh lavender from the French countryside. He was so fond of it that he demanded to be
bathed in lavender scented water every morning. In 1658, he even issued a royal decree
ruling exactly how lavender was to be used to scent soap, the "Edit du Roi Pour le
Manufactures du Savon." So, when it came time to blend a tea in honor of this ancient
royal, it only seemed fitting that we blend it with the King's favorite flower.
Aside from being a lover of lavender, Louis XIV was also revered at the time as quite a
statesman. So, since it is no secret that over the years there has been no love lost
between the French and the English, we thought we'd do our part for French
statesmanship by blending our fresh lavender with a British favorite, Earl Grey. We think
that you'll find the results to be as sumptuous as the vast halls of Versailles. When
brewed, this tea has a delicate floral bouquet that compliments the citrus character of
Earl Grey's bergamot beautifully.
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). Even though milk and a dash of sugar help enhance the flavor
character on this tea, it is perfectly acceptable to consume this tea "straight-up."
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]. Please
note that this tea may tend to go cloudy 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, 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. |
