Ingredients | Luxury black tea |
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Made from the finest Chinese tea, this cup brews with an excellent fullness and subtle sweetness. Only produced during March and April, when the mountain air is moist and cool, this tea brings a certain dose of freshness to your daily routine.
Ingredients | Luxury black tea |
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Hot tea brewing method: Bring freshly drawn cold water to a rolling boil. Place 1 teaspoon of tea for each cup into the teapot. Pour the boiling water into the teapot. Cover and let steep for 3-5 minutes according to taste (the longer the steeping time the stronger the tea). Even though milk and a dash of sugar help enhance the flavor character on this tea, it is perfectly acceptable to consume this tea ‘straight-up’.
Iced tea brewing method: (to make 1 liter/quart): Place 6 teaspoons of tea into a teapot or heat resistant pitcher. Pour 1 1/4 cups of freshly boiled water over the tea. Steep for 5 minutes. Quarter fill a serving pitcher with cold water. Pour the tea into your serving pitcher straining the leaves. 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 double the strength of hot tea since it will be poured over ice and diluted with cold water]. Please note that this tea may tend to go cloudy or ‘milky’ when poured over ice; a perfectly normal characteristic of some high quality black teas and nothing to worry about!
It is believed throughout the tea world that the Chinese province of Yunnan, which borders Laos, Vietnam, Burma, and Tibet, is the birthplace of the world’s first tea plantations. However, in direct contrast to the soothing qualities of a cup of freshly brewed tea, the Yunnan tea plantations, if legend is to be believed, were the byproduct of a terrible war.
According to ancient Chinese military texts, during the ancient period of the Chinese three kingdoms, (220-265 AD), a marauding army led by a General Kong Ming, (at the time one of the most feared men in China), conquered Yunnan province after invading it from nearby Hunan. Kong Ming, besides being a brilliant military strategist, was also a man of science, and specialized in botany. After conquering the province he conducted a thorough survey of its topography and biology and deemed it to be perfect for the cultivation of tea. Subsequently, the general ordered 1000 of his men to plant tea seedlings they had brought with them from Hunan and plant them throughout the highlands of Yunnan.
Whether or not the legend of Kong Ming is to be believed, the environment and altitude of Yunnan province do create an absolutely perfect environment for growing tea. The tea there is grown at very high elevations ranging from 4500-6000 feet above sea level. (Interestingly it is the height that gives the province its name; Yunnan translates into English as “South cloud”). The altitude, combined with the warmth and humidity of the highlands creates a natural greenhouse that Yunnan tea plants thrive in. Ying Ming Yunnan, like most Yunnan teas is known by its full-bodied and slightly sweet flavor. Brew a cup of this fabulous tea yourself and the next time you hear the song “war, war, what is good for?” at least you’ll know that it was good for at least one thing.
At Tea Sante, our goal is to have you enjoy our quality loose leaf teas as soon as possible. That’s why we attempt to ship your order the same day it was received. Tracking numbers are provided for all orders within Canada so you know exactly where your order is at all times. We use expedient shipping; orders are packed and shipped usually within 24 hours (1-2 business days). We currently do not ship outside of North America. To view our return policy, click here.
Free shipping in Canada on orders over $80.
Free shipping in the United States on orders over $80
Canada | Estimated Delivery Time |
Ontario | 1-3 business days |
Quebec | 1-3 business days |
Nova Scotia | 3-5 business days |
New Brunswick | 3-5 business days |
Prince Edward Island | 3-5 business days |
Newfoundland | 3-5 business days |
British Columbia | 5-8 business days |
Saskatchewan | 5-8 business days |
Manitoba | 5-8 business days |
Alberta | 5-8 business days |
Yukon | 6-8 business days |
North West Territories | 6-8 business days |
USA | 5-9 business days |
À thé Santé, notre but est de vous faire profiter de nos thés en feuilles de qualité dès que possible. C’est pourquoi nous nous efforçons d’expédier votre commande le jour même où elle a été reçue. Des codes de suivi sont prévus pour toutes les commandes au Canada afin que vous sachiez exactement où votre commande se trouve en tout temps. Nous effectuons des livraisons rapides : les commandes sont emballées et livrées habituellement dans les 24 heures (1-2 jours ouvrables). Actuellement, nous n’effectuons pas de livraisons à l’extérieur de l’Amérique du Nord. Pour consulter notre politique de retour, cliquez ici.
Livraison gratuite au Canada sur les commandes de plus de 60$.
Livraison gratuite aux États-Unis sur les commandes de plus de 80$
Canada | Délai de livraison prévu |
Ontario | 1-3 jours ouvrables |
Quebec | 1-3 jours ouvrables |
Nova Scotia | 3-5 jours ouvrables |
New Brunswick | 3-5 jours ouvrables |
Prince Edward Island | 3-5 jours ouvrables |
Newfoundland | 3-5 jours ouvrables |
British Columbia | 5-8 jours ouvrables |
Saskatchewan | 5-8 jours ouvrables |
Manitoba | 5-8 jours ouvrables |
Alberta | 5-8 jours ouvrables |
Yukon | 6-8 jours ouvrables |
North West Territories | 6-8 jours ouvrables |
États-Unis | 5-9 jours ouvrables |