Saturday, October 21, 2006

Favorite Teas

Jasmine Pearl

Imperial Republic Jasmine Pearls Full Leaf -- Republic of Tea
Best ever.
$175.00/lb

"OG Rishi Dragon Pearl"
Purchased every couple of weeks from Whole Foods.
The flavor and aroma are full and rounded.
Steep 1 tsp in 180º water for 3 minutes for first infusion. 2nd infusion for 3:30. 3rd for 4 minutes.
Introduced by Shannon at WF.

Scarlet
Evening tea.
Purchased from WF.
Dried Blueberry, raspberry, orange peel, etc.
Very fruity
Steep 1 tsp 7-10 minutes in boiling water.
Introduced by Shannon at WF.

Serene
Night tea.
Rishi.
Purchased from WF.
Chamomile-based.

Peppermint
Purchased from WF.
Prepare alone or blend with other teas.

Mint Tea
1 tsp of Gunpowder (adagio) and 1 tsp of peppermint.
Steep 3 minutes at 180º. 2nd for 3:30. 3rd for 4 minutes.

Genmaicha
(roasted green tea with popped brown rice)
Perfect afternoon tea.
Steep 1 tsp.for 3 min at 180º. 2nd for 4.

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