Camellia sinensis

In the broad range of teas from Qimen district, some get lost in the shuffle of high end "named" teas and low end "bulk" teas. This is one grade we have consistently liked year after year, and for good reason: the subtle smoky character is balanced by the smallest hint of sweetness. If you were to travel back in time a few hundred years, this tea would be sold pure as classic "English Breakfast," but in modern times it is blended with other teas from India to make some of the hundreds of recipes on the market. Try making your own "Breakfast" blend with this tea as a start.

Brew 3 minutes at 210° F; 1 steeping.

Origin		China
Form		Whole Leaf
Equivalent		1 oz. is about 1/3 cup
Item No.		0215
		$1.50 per oz.