Country of Origin: Sri Lanka, China, Thailand, Spain.
Region: Dimbula, Anhui, Chiang Mai, Majorca.
Grade OP (Orange Pekoe).
Altitude: 5200 ft, 5000 ft, 1500 ft, 400 ft. above sea level.
Manufacture type: Orthodox.                    
Cup characteristics: All natural Thai Lemongrass and Spanish orange infuse premium Earl Grey with sultry citrus notes.
Infusion: Bright, with pleasing citrus overtone and mellow finish.

In honor of Tsar Michael, (and his kitchen staff!), our Master blender developed this fantastic Russian Earl Grey. In keeping with Russian tradition we've added sweet orange peel and a mellowing herb - all natural lemongrass, in addition to the tart character of bergamot, (the citrus fruit used to flavor all Earl Greys).  You will find this tea to be at once sweet, and exceptionally soothing.  Add a splash of milk to really bring out the citrus overtones of this blend - or, add some sugar and sweeten it up Russian style!  Either way, this is one tea you'll want to savor all day long

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 3-7 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!  

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