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Leopard Snow Buds

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Original price $32.25
$29.32
$29.32 - $142.94
Current price $29.32

Very light liquoring with exquisite fresh green tea character.

  • Information

    INGREDIENTS: Green tea
    INGREDIENTS FROM: China
    REGION(S): Fujian Province, WuYi Mountains
    GROWING ALTITUDES: 1500 - 4900 feet above sea level
    GRADE(S): Handmade special snow buds
    MANUFACTURE TYPE(S): Non fermented, Traditional process, Small batch crafted, Hand sorted
    ANTIOXIDANT LEVEL: very High
    CAFFEINE LEVEL: Low
    KOSHER: Yes
    VEGETARIAN: Yes
    VEGAN: Yes
    ARTISANAL NOTES: Small batch blended and packed in Canada
    INFUSION: Pale green liquor
  • Description

    The method of manufacture of this tea is quite interesting. The bud and the first leaf of new shoots of the tea bush are hand-picked during the last two weeks of March and the first week of April. Only certain tea bushes grow the leaf that is required for this tea. [On a tea estate there are thousands of tea bushes so it is necessary to maintain accurate records for the location of these special bushes.] The leaves are plucked between 3:30: am and 7:00 am when the dew is heavy on the leaves. These leaves are rushed to the tea factory where they are re-sorted and hand rolled ever so slightly. The leaves are then immediately steamed to capture the cool and crisp pre-dawn taste of green tea. Note that some of the leaves are covered with a 'white down'. This signifies new, fresh and pure - characteristics that are held in high regards by those striving for the ultimate in tea quality.

    There are only a handful of villages in the Wuyi Mountains that make this tea. Legend has it that in the 1500's when special teas were highly sought after by the wealthy merchants of Shanghai and Fuzchou, a certain tea grower Mr. Wu Guan Ping was personally picking the leaves for a special client (also he did not want to divulge the location of these special bushes to his workers for fear that they would steal his tea bushes). Under the cover of pre-dawn darkness while plucking the tea, a white leopard that was known to inhabit the mountains came upon the poor Mr. Wu. The outcome was predictable. When they discovered what was left of Mr. Wu, they found tightly gripped in his hand tealeaves that appeared totally different from any others on the estate. In honor of Mr. Wu this tea was pronounced 'Leopard Snow Buds'

    Green tea, above all others has a very delicate flavor, which is easily marred by the impurities in the water used for brewing it. In the Tang and Ching dynasties water filters were not available and teas were often as expensive as gold. In those days the wealthy tea drinker would bring water from afar (sometimes up to 1000 miles away). Lu Yu the 'Tea God' declared: Mountain spring water is best, river water is next best, well water is the poorest.


  • Allergen Declaration

    Allergens controlled by robust HACCP and GMP manufacturing protocols.
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    PRODUCT NAME: Leopard Snow Buds

    PRODUCT TYPE: Loose - Traditional Green 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

    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 teaspoon 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.
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