Contains ultra high antioxidant level of 13.45% vs 5-6% for mass-market teas.
Character: Excellent tea as evidenced by the white tips. Lightly astringent with magnificent green tea profile. Slightly astringent.
Country of Origin: China
Region: Hunan Province
Grade: Handmade Swirls
Altitude: up to 3500 ft - 5000 feet above sea level
Manuf. Type: Handmade
Infusion: Pale green with light highlights
Ingredients: Luxury green tea
Hot Tea: This tea is best enjoyed by pouring 180F/90C water over the leaves (1- 1 1/2 teaspoon per cup) for 3 minutes (longer=stronger). Don't remove the leaves. Can be infused repeatedly 2-3 times using higher temperatures & shorter infusions until flavor is exhausted.
Iced Tea: Pour 1 1/4 cups of hot water over 6 teaspoons of tea and steep for 5 minutes. Pour into pitcher while straining leaves, add ice and top up with cold water to make a quart of iced tea. Garnish and sweeten to taste.