“Got this at Contraband coffee shop, nice loose rolled leaves in a large infuser. Tasted pretty subtle and bland, with a nice fragrance. Am beginning to realise that all Jasmine greens are pretty...” Read full tasting note
Varietal
Heirloom Lan’Xang Yun’Nan Da’Ye (large leaf) varietal, wild harvested ancient tea trees 800-1,200 years old. 2.5+ meters in height, deep reaching roots & broad limbs. Limited harvest
Profile
Pearls of fragrant jasmine petals & young green leaves with intoxicating lush aromas of honeysuckle & pure jasmine petals
Process
Sustainably harvested leaves > fired > rolled > scented > dried
Attributes
Low-caffeine, abundant antioxidant, increases immunity. Certified Organic, single origin, garden direct. Lan’Xang tea species are higher in polyphenol content by 5-7%,catechin 30-60% and water-soluble substances 3-5%
Preparation
1-2 tsp per 8 oz, DO NOT USE BOILING WATER, This tea requires water well under a boil, 180° F, 3-4 min. For iced tea, steep tea strongly, allow to cool, pour over ice
Region
Lan’Xang Biodiverse Rainforest, red mineral rich soil of the mountainous areas along the fog laden 5,000 ft. + elev., 22° N. Lat.
Garden
The Pure Step ecological tea gardens were established around 696 AD from 4,000+ year old wild harvested ancient tea arbors in the heart of East Asia’s most rich and biodiverse rain-forests known locally as Lan Xang (Million Elephant)
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