COVERED BRIDGE LOOSE LEAF TEA
Loose Leaf Tea Variety Pack
Please just put your selected teas in the "Notes" section of your order!
Covered Bridge Sunrise Blend
An Elegant pairing of cranberry,orange and peach over bold notes of the Ceylon black tea base. A wonderful treat iced or hot.
Gingerbread Black
The official drink of the North Pole. A black tea that evokes the richness and warmth of gingerbread fresh out of the oven.
Ingredients: Â Ceylon OP, Ginger Root, Cinnamon, Gingerbread Flavor, Rose Petals
Brewing Suggestions: We recommend using spring or filtered water. Heat to 195F/90C. Use 2.5g / 1 tsp of tea for 12 oz of water. Steep 5-7 minutes Â
Oolong Blend-Winter Berry Champagne
Fresh Berry and Champagne Flavor - Oolong blend made with Organic Rosehips, Organic Star Anise, Organic Juniper, Organic Juniper, Apple Pieces, Hibiscus Flowers and strawberries.
Great for hot or Iced Tea
Sage Lavender White
A beguiling blend of Chinese White tea balanced with herbs and citrus. A great choice for either the tea connoisseur or the beginner. Can be served hot or iced.
Ingredients: White Peony, Organic Sage, Lavender, Lemon Verbena, Organic Orange Peel, Lemon Essential Oil and Cornflowers, .
Brewing Suggestions: We recommend using spring or filtered water. Heat to 175F/80C. Use 1.8g / 2 tsp of tea for 12 oz of water. Steep 4-6 minutes.
Moroccan Mint
A Classic blend of Chinese gunpowder tea and mint. The gunpowder imparts a flavor of earthiness with some vegetal notes,anchoring the brightness of the mint. Can be served either hot or over ice.
Jack Frost Chai
A great Chai for those that love the richness of vanilla and how well it pairs with spice. Evokes holiday cheer with a delicate balance of spice, citrus, vanilla and rose.
New York Breakfast
A Breakfast blend of black tea from India and Sri Lanka. Medium Bodied and balanced, this tea has more complexity then your typical breakfast blend.
DECAF-The Red Scare
Vanilla and Rooibos is a classic pairing that has proven to be a crowd favorite for years. We added cinnamon to this, which gives the tea some complexity and spice. Can be taken plain or with milk and sugar.
Jasmine Pearls
Jasmine Pearls is made with young green tea, using the first two leaves and a bud. Processed in a traditional green tea fashion and hand rolled into small pearls during the shaping process, this tea is then heat infused with jasmine blossoms. The jasmine used to scent this tea veers slightly toward the tropical fruit side and pairs perfectly with medium bodied green tea when used as its base.
Sencha Green Tea
A perfect everyday green tea. Grown in the southern-most tea producing region of Kagoshima. It is lightly steamed, which allows the true character of the leaf to shine through. Oceanic in flavor, with notes of butter, steamed greens and pine.
Limoncello~ Black Tea Blend
A tea reminscent of simpler times, when happiness was measured by the dessert had for dinner. Maltyness pairing perfectly with citrus and warming vanilla. Great for Iced Tea
Ingredients: Ceylon Black Tea, Lemon and Vanilla.
Brewing Suggestions: We recommend using spring or filtered water. Heat to 195F/90C. Use 2g / 1.5 tsp of tea for 12 oz of water. Steep 4-6 minutes.
Origin
Sri Lanka
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HOW TO BREW
There are 3 elements to making the perfect cup of tea. Tea Leaf Quality - original handcrafting of tea leaves & freshness matter Quantity - in proportion to the amount of water used The Water Quality - use the freshest filtered water available Quantity - in proportion to the amount of tea used The Steep Vessel - ceramic is best, glass is great, metal can give an unwanted flavor Time - key to getting the perfect balance in flavor and tannins |
STEEPING GUIDE
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Tea is cultivated and produced all over the world, some of the largest specialty tea producing counties are China, India, Japan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Vietnam, Kenya and Taiwan.
Over the last 600 years, through cultivar specialization and refined processing techniques, there has been the creation of five major types of tea.