Description
Coming from the Anhui province, east of Shanghai, this Earl Grey green tea is a very fine quality of green tea called "Chun Mee", which means "old man's eyebrow" in Chinese. An attractive green tea, its small, fine, and uniform leaves allow you to enjoy a smooth and refined drink. CHARACTERISTICS The leaves of this green tea perfectly combine with the fresh, fruity, and slightly spicy taste of Sicilian Bergamot essences to create a delicate and tasty drink. Its intense aromas make it an excellent tea for refined hospitality. This tasty tea won the Prix Epicure d'Or in the "Best Green Tea" category, awarded by a jury of professionals (chefs, food journalists, and fine grocery stores). What does it taste like? Chun Mee, a green tea from China, has a soft and floral aroma, with a slight hint of plum at the end. Very balanced, it is both flexible and smooth. Flavored with bergamot, it becomes Earl Grey and is an excellent tea for any time of the day. When and with what should you drink it? Earl Grey can be enjoyed hot or iced at any time of the day. It pairs equally well with white fish, seafood, and sweet dishes like crème brûlée, which it accompanies delightfully. In cooking, for example, Chun Mee tea can be used to steam salmon, adding a refreshing note to the dish. In addition to savory dishes, Earl Grey green tea can also be used in sweet dishes such as cakes, muffins, fruit compotes, and crumbles. Tip: Making pancakes? Replace milk with an infusion of Chun Mee Earl Grey. You can also leave some tea leaves in the batter. The result is a new dessert with a refined taste that you can serve with tea jelly. Recipe: tea jelly Heat a liter of water. Add 3 tablespoons of tea and let it infuse for 5 minutes. Remove the leaves, add 4 tablespoons of sugar, and stir. Add 2 teaspoons of Agar Agar, stir and boil for 2 minutes. Pour into jars and store in a cool place. Use as jam.
Instructions for use
Add one teaspoon, per 250ml of water, in a cup, teapot or infuser ball. Steep the tea, filter if necessary and drink hot or cold. Read the directions on the package before brewing. Water temperature, as well as steeping time, may vary according to the type of tea or infusion.