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      Nilgiri

      Origin: India
      Estate: Korakundah Estate
      Organic & Kosher

      Ingredients:
      Indian Black Tea (Organic)

      Breathe deeply ~ this organic garden is located near the heavens in the magnificent Blue Mountains of Southern India. At just over 8,000 feet above sea level, Korakundah Tea Estate’s elevation is amongst the highest in the world.

       Delivering a smooth, medium-bodied cuppa with mellow citrus &  honey notes, this tea is suitable for sipping any time of day or evening. Also takes milk nicely but is quite happy standing alone. Satisfaction guaranteed.

      See further below for detailed Steeping Instructions

      $14.00 each

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      Steeping Instructions

      1. Fill kettle with fresh water, then heat.

      2. Warm your teapot with a little hot water, discard, place your tea leaves in teapot (one level teaspoon per cup), allowing heat of the pot to release bouquet of the tea leaves.

      3. Heat water to rolling boil (212°). Steep up to 5 minutes.

      *Vary time according to taste, & remember that steeping tea leave beyond 5 mins does not contribute to flavor, only bitterness.

      • 4 oz. box makes approx. 50 cups
      • 1 lb. bulk bag makes approx. 175 cups
      • 1 oz. Sample makes approx. 10 cups

      *see Tea Caddy for storage option*

      Transfer contents of box to an air-tight,opaque ceramic or tin kept away from heat and moisture.

      All retail packaging components are manufactured in the USA. The box is made from post-consumer-recycled Kraft; the sealed inner bag is sustainably sourced compostable plant-derived material (Nature Flex), labels are made from recycled content with water-soluble inks. All handling, blending, packing is done by hand on-site at SerendipiTea.