S1 Starter Packs - Single Estate Teas
Pack A - Brunswick estate + Lover's Leap + Medium
further information

These packs have been developed for use as a starter pack, giving the purchaser a selection of 3  x 125g cartons in a range of districts and therefore flavour types. They also double as very acceptable gift packs.

Opposite is a photograph showing the outer packing carton, back and front view. The front view shows the three oval transparent windows and the rear view contains the three descriptions of the liquor characteristics of the enclosed teas.

Brunswick: A single estate tea with superb balance of depth of colour coupled with a hint of oakiness that produces an all day tea of extreme quality. Being a seasonal tea it exhibits a very high level of clarity in the liquor which gives the tea briskness or life.

Lover's Leap: A classic high grown Ceylon well above 6,000 feet producing the light yellowy liquor associated with this elevation. Coming from the special season the manufacture was carried out in the cool of the night on a slightly faster rolling programme which has preserved the full flavour that the bushes produce at that time of year. This flavour produces a level of astringency which is the mark of quality together with the clarity of liquor.

Medium: This is a newly selected estate to present the slightly heavier darker liquor for its area. The liquor is an excellent clear red colour and possesses more body than the higher growns. However the FBOP flowery grade of leaf gives some delicacy to the brew.

Brewing:   For black teas we recommend that the freshly drawn water is allowed to boil to the point of vibration when the first bubbles rise and then poured from the kettle swiftly and with a swirling action on to the leaf in the pot. To allow the kettle to proceed to the cut off click reduces the oxygen (life) in the water. Green leaf tea requires a lower temperature water at approximately 80 - 90 ^o C (176 - 194 F) and brewing for a shorter time e.g 1.5 to 2.5 minutes. Some green teas may require a longer time to suit some palates e.g. Silver Tips.

    For teas with milk brew for 3 - 5 minutes to your palate requirement. For teas to be drunk without milk reduce the amount of leaf normally used for with milk. e.g. 1 level or heaped spoon per 2 cup pot and brewed for 2.5  - 3.5 minutes will produce a lighter liquor with accentuated flavour and aroma.
ICED TEA:    Brew at double strength and pour into a glass or glasses filled with ice.