Our Tea Sommelier’s top 5 iced teas
Break out the tall glasses and ice – June is Iced Tea Month! To help you celebrate, our Tea Sommelier, Alicja, is sharing her top five iced tea picks from the Shanti Collection.
Read MoreGunpowder tea, often called 'Pearl tea', is a green tea with a thick, strong honey-like taste, with a smoky, and coppery aftertaste. As the name implies, it is made up of green tea leaves hand-rolled into tiny pellets which resemble gunpowder. When brewed, gunpowder tea has a yellow appearance. While some gunpowder tea is machine rolled, our premium gunpowder is hand-rolled into very small pellets. Usually, the larger the pellets, the lower the quality of the tea. High-grade gunpowder tea will feature small, tightly-rolled pellets, often called pinheads. Gunpowder tea is recommended as a compliment to strong-tasting food. Gunpowder tea is great for cold brew! Cold brewing gunpowder tea results in a smoother, less astringent flavor compared to hot brewing, as the cold water extracts the flavors more slowly and gently. To cold brew gunpowder tea, follow these simple steps: - Use about 1 to 1.5 teaspoons of gunpowder tea per 8 ounces of cold water. - Place the tea in a pitcher or jar, fill it with cold water, and let it steep in the refrigerator for 6 to 12 hours. - After steeping, strain the tea leaves and enjoy. You can also add ice, lemon, or a bit of honey for extra flavor. . Cold brewing brings out the tea's mild smokiness and earthy notes without the bitterness that can sometimes occur with hot brewing. It's a refreshing option, especially during warmer months.
organic Green Tea (Camelia Sinensis)
Serving Size: 2.5g /cup | |
Steeping Temp: 78°C | |
Steeping Time: 2 mins. | |
Origin: China | |
Caffeine: Medium Light |
Certification: Organic | |
Grade or Quality: Leaf | |
Aroma: Earthy, mildly smoky | |
Infusion Aroma: Earthy, lightly smoky | |
Infusion Color: Golden Green | |
Infusion Strength: Medium |
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