Cloud Forest Rainbow White

Exquisite and exotic with notes of light cocoa, vanilla and pomegranate. Inspired by tropical rainforests.

• Information

  INGREDIENTS: White tea, Rosehip pieces, Hibiscus + Sunflower + Cornflower + Rose + Osmanthus + Safflower + Calendula petals, Natural flavors(organic compliant)

  INGREDIENTS FROM: China / Chile / Egypt / Poland

  REGION(S): Fujian + Yunnan / Patagonia / Nile River Delta + Fayoum / Gdansk

  GROWING ALTITUDES: 1500 - 4900 feet above sea level

  GRADE(S): Pai Mu Tan Grade #1

  MANUFACTURE TYPE(S): Sun withered and dried (Traditional leafy)

  ANTIOXIDANT LEVEL: Very High

  CAFFEINE LEVEL: Low

  KOSHER: Yes
  

  VEGETARIAN: Yes

  VEGAN: Yes

  ARTISANAL NOTES: Small batch blended and packed in Canada

  INFUSION: Lightly golden with orange highlights

  
  

• Description

  Ever wanted to take a walk on a cloud? As amazing as that might be, we all know it's impossible. However, if taking a walk through a cloud would do it for you, you need go no further than Fujian province on China's southeast coast. Fujian, as you may or may not know, is home to the legendary WuYi Mountains, a stunning landscape of rocky peaks, 112 of which are over 1000m tall. The WuYi Mountains, in addition to being exceptionally easy on the eyes, act as a natural barrier against cold air masses from the north and a trap for moisture that blows in from the sea. The result of all of this blocking and retaining is an almost continual state of cloud cover that blankets the mountain's dense forests and gives visitors the illusion of walking in the clouds.
  
  Interestingly, as miraculous as the cloud cover is for visitors, it is equally, if not more so for plant life. The cloud forest provides the perfect climate for WuYi's plants, giving them the building blocks and nutrients they need to grow with incredible vigor. As a result, over the millennia, the mountain has become home to thousands of species of trees, plants and flowers, many of them found nowhere else on earth.
  
  As mentioned, the region is most famously home to numerous varieties of exquisite tea - many excellent green, oolong and white teas are produced in the general vicinity of the mountains. This luxury tea blend, Cloud Forest Rainbow, based on one such white tea, attempts to capture the diversity and character of life within the cloud forest it in a wonderfully satisfying cup. The Pai Mu Tan used as its base is said to represent the white splendor of the clouds, while the floral components represent the many thousands of orchids and other flower varieties that paint the WuYi landscape. Prepare to enjoy a cup that can proudly claim to be the next best thing to heaven.
  
  A word about Pai Mu Tan: Pai Mu Tan is plucked by hand from a special varietal of tea bush known as Narcissus or chaicha. Only the top 2 leaves and a bud are selected. Unlike green teas, the leaves are not pan fired or steamed. Rather, they are simply withered and dried naturally in the sun. Owing to its minimalist production style, many consider White tea, such as Pai Mu tan, to be among the purest expression of tea in the tea world.
  
  Is white tea good for you? According to the Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University: "observational studies in humans suggest that daily consumption of at least 3 cups of tea may be associated with a modest (11%) decrease in the risk of myocardial infarction (heart attack)."

  
  

• Allergen Declaration
  

  Allergens controlled by robust HACCP and GMP manufacturing protocols.
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  PRODUCT NAME: Cloud Forest Rainbow White

  PRODUCT TYPE: Loose - White Tea

  KNOWN OR CLAIMED SOURCES OF FOOD ALLERGIES AND INTOLERANCES	Present in the product	Present in the same manufacturing factory
  Tree Nuts and Derivatives of Tree Nuts	No	Yes
  Almonds	No	Yes
  Brazil Nuts	No	No
  Cashews	No	No
  Chestnuts	No	No
  Coconut	No	Yes
  Hazelnut	No	No
  Hickory	No	No
  Macadamia	No	No
  Pecan	No	No
  Pine	No	No
  Pistachio	No	No
  Walnut	No	Yes
  Peanuts and Derivatives of Peanuts	No	No
  Peanuts	No	No
  Peanut Oil	No	No
  Sesame Seeds and Derivatives of Sesame Seeds	No	No
  Sesame Seeds	No	No
  Sesame Oil, refined	No	No
  Wheat and Derivatives of Wheat	No	Yes
  Wheat Starch Hydrolysates	No	Yes
  Egg and Derivatives of Eggs	No	No
  Milk, Dairy and Derivatives of Dairy	No	No
  Soybeans and Derivatives of Soybeans	No	Yes
  Soy Oil/Soybean Oil	No	No
  Soy Lecithin	No	Yes
  Crustaceans and Derivatives of Crustaceans	No	No
  Abalone	No	No
  Clam	No	No
  Crab	No	No
  Crayfish	No	No
  Cuttlefish	No	No
  King Prawn	No	No
  Krill	No	No
  Lobster	No	No
  Mussels	No	No
  Oysters	No	No
  Scallop	No	No
  Shrimp	No	No
  Snail	No	No
  Squid	No	No
  Fish and Derivatives of Fish	No	No
  Anchovies	No	No
  Bonito	No	No
  Coal Fish	No	No
  Mackerel	No	No
  Perch/Tilapia	No	No
  Salmon	No	No
  Cod	No	No
  Tuna	No	No
  White Fish	No	No
  Fish, unspecified	No	No
  Mustard and Derivatives of Mustard	No	No
  Sulfur Dioxide and Sulfites at concentrations of more than 10mg/kg expressed as S02	No	Yes
  Gluten and Derivatives of Gluten	No	Yes
  Gluten from Barley	No	No
  Gluten from Kamut	No	No
  Gluten from Oat	No	No
  Gluten from Rye	No	No
  Gluten from Spelt	No	No
  Gluten from Triticale	No	No
  Gluten from Wheat	No	Yes
  Celery and Products thereof	No	No
  Lupin and Products thereof	No	No

   Column 'Present in the product' indicates the allergens that may be found in the product, from addition or cross contamination. Column 'Present in the same manufacturing plant' indicates whether any allergens are present in the factory.

• Steeping Instructions

  PRODUCT TYPE: Loose - White Tea
  

  IDEAL BREWING TEMPERATURE: 85ºC/185ºF. For Food Safety reasons bring water to 100ºC/212ºF and let it cool down to 85ºC/185ºF.

  TEA CUP	8oz (237ml)	10oz (296ml)	12oz (355ml)
  AMOUNT	1 heaping teaspoon of "The Perfect Measure Spoon"	1 heaping teaspoon of "The Perfect Measure Spoon"	1.5 heaping teaspoon of "The Perfect Measure Spoon"
  MILD	1-2 min	1-2 min	1-2 min
  MEDIUM	2-3 min	2-3 min	2-3 min
  STRONG	3-5 min	3-5 min	3-5 min

   

  TEA POT	18oz (532ml)	36oz (1064ml)	48oz (1419ml)
  AMOUNT	2 heaping teaspoons of "The Perfect Measure Spoon"	1 heaping teaspoon of "Pot of Perfect Tea Spoon"	2 heaping teaspoons of "Pot of Perfect Tea Spoon
  MILD	1-2 min	1-2 min	1-2 min
  MEDIUM	2-3 min	2-3 min	2-3 min
  STRONG	3-5 min	3-5 min	3-5 min

   

  MILK	SUGAR	LEMON	MINT
  NO	NO	NO	NO

  ANTIOXIDANT BENEFIT: For a greater antioxidant benefit brew longer and use more tea.

  FOOD SAFETY ADVISORY: We strongly recommend using filtered or freshly drawn cold water brought to a rolling boil when brewing all types of tea. Today's water has been known to carry viruses, parasites and bacteria. Boiling the water will kill these elements and reduce the potential incidence of water-borne illnesses.

• Epic Iced Tea Instructions

  Tea isn't just served hot!  Iced tea is one of the most refreshing and natural thirst quenchers around the world.  Here is our suggested method of brewing the best iced tea.

  ICED TEA BREWING METHOD (Pitcher): (To Make 1 Liter/Quart):

  1. Place 6 slightly heaping teaspoons of loose tea or 6 tea bags into a teapot or heat resistant pitcher.
  2. Using filtered or freshly drawn cold water, boil and pour 1¼ cups/315ml over the tea.
  3. Steep for 5 minutes.
  4. Quarter fill a serving pitcher with cold water.
  5. Pour the tea into your serving pitcher straining the tea or removing the bags.
  6. Add ice and top-up the pitcher with cold water. Garnish and sweeten to taste.
  7. A rule of thumb when preparing fresh brewed iced tea is to increase
  8. the strength of hot tea since it will be poured over ice and diluted with cold water.

  Note: Some luxury quality teas may turn cloudy when poured over ice. This is a sign of luxury quality and nothing to worry about.

  ICED TEA BREWING METHOD (Individual Serving):
  

  1. Place 1 slightly heaping teaspoon of loose tea or 1 tea bag into a teapot for each serving required.
  2. Using filtered or freshly drawn cold water, boil and pour 6-7oz/170-200ml per serving over the tea.
  3. Cover and let steep for 5 minutes.
  4. Add hot tea to a 12oz/375ml acrylic glass filled with ice, straining the tea or removing the bags.
  5. Not all of the tea will fit, allowing for approximately an additional ½ serving.
  6. A rule of thumb when preparing fresh brewed iced tea is to increase the strength of hot tea since it will be poured over ice and diluted.

  Note: Some luxury quality teas may turn cloudy when poured over ice. This is a sign of luxury quality and nothing to worry about.

  HERB & FRUIT ICED TEA BREWING METHOD (Pitcher): (To Make 1 Liter/Quart):

  1. Place 12 slightly heaping teaspoons of herb & fruit blend or 6 tea bags into a teapot or heat resistant pitcher.
  2. Using filtered or freshly drawn cold water, boil and pour 1¼ cups/315ml over the herb & fruit blend.
  3. Steep for 5-10 minutes.
  4. Quarter fill a serving pitcher with cold water.
  5. Pour the tea into your serving pitcher straining the tea or removing the tea bags.
  6. Add ice and top-up the pitcher with cold water. Garnish and sweeten to taste.
  7. A rule of thumb when preparing fresh brewed iced herb & fruit tea is to increase the strength of hot brew since it will be poured over ice and diluted with cold water.

  
  HERB & FRUIT ICED TEA BREWING METHOD (Individual Serving):
  

  1. Place 2 slightly heaping teaspoons of herb & fruit blend or 1 tea bag into a teapot for each serving required.
  2. Using filtered or freshly drawn cold water, boil and pour 6-7oz/170-200ml per serving over the herb & fruit blend.
  3. Cover and let steep for 5-10 minutes.
  4. Add hot tea to a 12oz/375ml acrylic glass filled with ice, straining the tea or removing the bags.
  5. Not all of the tea will fit, allowing for approximately an additional ½ serving. Garnish and sweeten to taste.
  6. A rule of thumb when preparing fresh brewed herb & fruit tea is to increase the strength of hot tea since it will be poured over ice and diluted.