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      Ceylon Black Pekoe

      Origin: Sri Lanka
      Estate: Lumbini Estate
      Kosher

      Ingredients:
      Ceylon Black Tea

      Another gem from the family owned/operated Lumbini Estate located in Sri Lanka's southern Ruhuna district where tea grows at elevations up to 2,000 feet above sea level. Whole leaf & bud is broken, rolled, then finished to produce a unique combination of flavor & aroma reminiscent of citrus with a hint of caramel.

      See further below for detailed Steeping Instructions

      $10.00 each

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      Steeping Instructions

      1. Fill kettle with fresh water, then heat.

      2. Warm your teapot with a little hot water, discard, place your tea leaves in teapot, allowing heat of the pot to release bouquet of the tea leaves.

      3. Heat water to rolling boil (212°). Steep 1 teaspoon (2.5 g/8 oz. cup) up to 5 minutes.

      *Vary time according to taste, & remember that steeping tea leaves beyond 5 mins does not contribute to flavor, only bitterness

      • 4 oz. box makes approx. 50 cups
      • 1 lb. bulk bag makes approx. 175 cups
      • .75 - 1 oz. tin makes approx. 10 cups
      • Some blends are lighter than others; Tin size 2.5″ w x 1″ h
      • 1 oz. Sample makes approx. 10 cups

      *see Tea Caddy for storage option*

      Transfer contents of box to an air-tight,opaque ceramic or tin kept away from heat and moisture.

      All retail packaging components are manufactured in the USA. The box is made from post-consumer-recycled Kraft; the sealed inner bag is sustainably sourced compostable plant-derived material (Nature Flex), labels are made from recycled content with water-soluble inks. All handling, blending, packing is done by hand on-site at SerendipiTea.