Cinnamon Mekong

Description

At an estimated 4880 kilometers long, The Mekong River is generally regarded as the 10th longest n the world. The river gets its start 4500 meters above sea level in the Tibetan Plateau and winds and twists its way through Yunnan Province in China, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos and Cambodia until it drains into the Mekong Delta in Vietnam. Bordering the river for almost its entire length is some of the world's most fertile terrain. Thousands of rice paddies, groves of tropical fruit and cinnamon farms, among others, line the banks, drawing on its fresh water for irrigation and nutrient rich soil.

Now, we don't mean to alarm you, but some claim the river's power to help things grow is due in part to the presence of an honest to goodness dragon that lives in the river's murky depths 620 km east of Bangkok. A dragon!? Yes, a dragon. His name is Naga and is in many respects Viet Nam's answer to the Loch ness Monster. Like the beast of Loch ness, Naga's image has turned up in countless photographs and home movies, even making an appearance on a postcard, hoisted by of a group of American GIs. But wait, it gets even stranger. The most famous visible manifestation of Naga's power is the fireballs that have risen from the river since time began. These glowing pinkish orbs float up into the night sky during the late autumn full moon at the end of Buddhist Lent. Locals believe they are burped out by the dragon and thus far; science has been unable to prove otherwise. Over the years thousands of these fireballs have been seen by scores of people fueling the dragon's myth and proving positive the river's awesome power.
Is it the result of Naga that the Mekong riverbank happens to provide the perfect conditions for growing cinnamon? Could be. All we know for sure is that Mekong Cinnamon exhibits the perfect balance of sweet and heat, making it an excellent addition to our teas. Naturally dried using an age-old sun drying technique, Mekong Cinnamon can be used to create your own tea and herbal blends, or as a natural additive to brewed tea for a sweetly scented treat. May the power of Naga be with you.

Steeping Instructions

PRODUCT TYPE: Loose - Herbal Tea

IDEAL BREWING TEMPERATURE: 100ºC/212ºF

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.