JAPANESE SELECT TEA (sencha + hojicha). A combination of Premium Japanese Sencha and elegant Karigane Hōjicha. The sencha is a green tea known for its light-bodied flavour with a hint of bitterness (depending on how you prepare it) and almost sweet aroma. A must-have for any green tea lover. This hōjicha is a blend of first-picked kabusecha sprouts and tencha and twigs. These are blended then deep roasted to become this highly aromatic hōjicha. Look for the sublime chocolate notes. The roasting process reduces the caffeine level to a minimum amount. Making it perfect for everyone, including children.
Sencha tin contains 75g of tea.
Hojicha tin contains 50g of tea.
FRUITY SELECT TEA (lychee eclipse + citrus zing). This special gift box combines Elle's flavorful favorites; Lychee Eclipse and Citrus Zing. Both are very aromatic and produce contrasting flavours. The Lychee Eclipse produces a medium-bodied cup of black tea with the sweet and fruity notes of the lychee running through the experience. The Citrus Zing also produces a fruity cup, but the underlying base is much lighter than the dark tea of the Lychee Eclipse. Here the citrus fruit shines bright and provides zippy undertones.
Each tin contains 75g of tea.
HOJICHA information
Style: Loose leaf + stem
Source: Uji, Kyoto, Japan
Best Before: Use as quickly as possible.
Storage: Store in a cool dark place.
Hojicha Preparation:
1. Measure 6 g tea leaves into a Japanese teapot.
2. Bring water to a boil then down to 95℃ / 203°F.
3. Pour boiling water into the teapot and tea cups.
4. Pour water back into boiling pot and maintain 95℃ temperature.
5. Place tea leaves into Japanese teapot.
6. Pour 300 ml / 10.1 oz of warm water over tea leaves in the teapot.
7. Steep for 30 seconds.
8. Pour an equal amount of tea into each cup.
SENCHA information
Style: Loose leaf
Source: Uji, Kyoto, Japan
Best Before: Use as quickly as possible.
Storage: Store in a cool dark place. Frequent opening of the bag will result in loss of flavor.
Sencha Preparation:
1. Measure 10 g tea leaves into a Japanese teapot.
2. Cool boiled water down to 75℃ / 167°F. Brewing sencha over 80℃ will bring in different flavors.
3. Pour warm water into the teapot and tea cups.
4. Pour water back into boiling pot and maintain 75℃ temperature.
5. Place tea leaves into Japanese teapot.
6. Pour 200 ml / 6.8 oz of warm water over tea leaves in the teapot.
7. Steep for 60 seconds.
8. Pour an equal amount of tea into each cup.
LYCHEE ECLIPSE information
Style: Loose leaf
Source: Anhui, China
Best Before: Use as quickly as possible.
Storage: Store in a cool dark place. Frequent opening of the bag will result in loss of flavor.
Ingredients: Black tea with natural lychee flavor.
Lychee Eclipse Hot Tea Preparation:
1. Measure 6 g tea leaves and place into a teapot.
2. Bring water to a boil then down to 95℃ / 203°F.
3. Pour 236 ml / 8 oz of warm water over tea leaves in the teapot.
4. Steep for 3 - 4 minutes.
5. Pour an equal amount of tea into each cup.
CITRUS ZING information
Style: Herb blend
Best Before: Use as quickly as possible.
Storage: Store in a cool dark place. Frequent opening of the bag will result in loss of flavor.
Ingredients: Apple pieces, carrot flakes, blackberry leaves, eucalyptus leaves, beetroot, hibiscus blossoms, lemongrass, flavoring, freeze-dried tangerine-orange pieces, orange slices.
Citrus Zing Hot Tea Preparation:
1. Measure 6 g tea leaves and place into a teapot.
2. Bring water to a boil 100℃ / 212°F.
3. Pour 236 ml / 8 oz of boiling water over tea in the teapot.
4. Steep for 5 - 10 minutes.
5. Pour an equal amount of tea into each cup.
**Always brew with boiling water and let infuse for 5-10 minutes in order to obtain a safe beverage**
