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Tra Tien Classic Green Tea
These are truly exceptional teas, minimally handled in the Vietnamese "healthy tea" tradition. The leaves are very tiny and relatively light in color, gently steamed and dried with minimal processing.
The teas are very fresh and also very concentrated. You will likely use a little less tea than normal. They can be brewed for first blush flavor as little as 1-2 minutes (double-or-triple-brewing works well, also, at these times).
Most people will want to brew a single cup between 3 and 4 minutes. Longer brewing times will create a very strong brew, with some resulting bitterness or astringency, which some people find attractive. It is like getting two teas in one package! Play with the brewing times to see what you prefer.
The tea brews to a warm golden-green, slightly cloudy. It can handle the addition of sweetener if desired. Its aroma is delicate and floral, its flavor fresh and lightly grassy.
To retain the maximum antioxidant health benefits, keep the bag tightly closed using a bag clip. While whole leaf tea will keep for a long time, its antioxidants will gradually lose potency if left exposed to air.
Brewing Recommendations
- Amount: 1 tsp per cup
- Temperature: ~170 degrees
- Duration: 2-4 minutes
Serving Suggestions:
Delicious hot or iced. Makes a quick and easy sun tea.