Queen Elizabeth Black Tea
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When creating tea blends in honor of Britain's notable residents, it seemed only fitting that we dedicate one to her Majesty Queen Elizabeth. This is not only because she is the reigning Monarch of the Commonwealth but because she is also a celebrated lover of the historic beverage. Queen Elizabeth, christened Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor, was born on April 21, 1926 in London to King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, (the Queen Mum as she was more commonly and affectionately known.) In 1952 while on a royal visit to Kenya, the Queen learned of the death of her father. Immediately she cut her trip short to return home and ascended the throne. Her official coronation took place a year later on June 2, 1953.
And what about her renowned love of tea? Well, ever since the year of her coronation, Queen Elizabeth has thrown an annual Royal Garden party for her loyal subjects. At these parties, among other delicacies, tea is served. And when we say tea is served, we really mean it. On average, 27,000 cups of tea are consumed on the lawn of Buckingham Palace, as are 20,000 sandwiches and 20,000 pieces of cake!
If you are lucky enough to be invited to one of these affairs, you will find yourself tipping cup after cup of tea blended with varieties from India and Ceylon in reverence of Britain's colonial past. In honor of England and her noble Queen, we've created this tea with the same reverence, using Indian teas from Nilgiri, Assam, and Darjeeling, and a Dimbula from Ceylon. The result is a fabulous cup with rich malty notes, slight muscatel undertones, and a smooth finish. Long Live the Queen!
Ingredients: Black tea.
ANTIOXIDANT LEVEL: High
CAFFEINE LEVEL: Medium
KOSHER: Yes
VEGETARIAN: Yes
VEGAN: Yes
IDEAL BREWING TEMPERATURE: 100ºC/212ºF
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TEA CUP |
8oz (237ml) |
10oz (296ml) |
12oz (355ml) |
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Amount |
1 heaping teaspoon |
1 heaping teaspoon |
1.5 heaping teaspoon |
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MILD |
2-3 min |
2-3 min |
2-3 min |
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MEDIUM |
4-5 min |
4-5 min |
4-5 min |
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STRONG |
6-7 min |
6-7 min |
6-7 min |
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We recommend 4-5 min |
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TEA POT |
18oz (532ml) |
36oz (1064ml) |
48oz (1419ml) |
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AMOUNT |
2 heaping teaspoons |
1 heaping teaspoon |
2 heaping teaspoons |
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MILD |
2-3 min |
2-3 min |
2-3 min |
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MEDIUM |
4-5 min |
4-5 min |
4-5 min |
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STRONG |
6-7 min |
6-7 min |
6-7 min |
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We recommend 4-5 min |
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MILK |
SUGAR |
LEMON |
MINT |
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OK |
OK |
OK |
OK |
Place 6 slightly heaping teaspoons of loose tea or 6 tea bags into a teapot or heat resistant pitcher. Using filtered or freshly drawn cold water, boil and pour 1¼ cups/315ml over the tea. Steep for 5 minutes. Quarter fill a serving pitcher with cold water. Pour the tea into your serving pitcher straining the tea or removing the tea bags. Add ice and top-up the pitcher with cold water. Garnish and sweeten to taste. A rule of thumb when preparing fresh brewed iced tea is to increase the strength of hot tea since it will be poured over ice and diluted with cold water. (Note: Some luxury quality teas may turn cloudy when poured over ice. This is a sign of luxury quality and nothing to worry about.)
Place 1 slightly heaping teaspoon of loose tea or 1 tea bag into a teapot for each serving required. Using filtered or freshly drawn cold water, boil and pour 6-7oz/170-200ml per serving over the tea. Cover and let steep for 5 minutes. Add hot tea to a 12oz/375ml acrylic glass filled with ice, straining the tea or removing the bags. Not all of the tea will fit, allowing for approximately an additional ½ serving. Sweeten and/or add lemon to taste. A rule of thumb when preparing fresh brewed iced tea is to increase the strength of hot tea since it will be poured over ice and diluted. (Note: Some luxury quality teas may turn cloudy when poured over ice. This is a sign of luxury quality and nothing to worry about!)
ANTIOXIDANT BENEFIT: For a greater antioxidant benefit brew longer and use more tea.
FOOD SAFETY ADVISORY: We strongly recommend using filtered or freshly drawn cold water brought to a rolling boil when brewing all types of tea. Today's water has been known to carry viruses, parasites and bacteria. Boiling the water will kill these elements and reduce the potential incidence of water-borne illnesses.
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