Organic Keemun Panda #1

Lovely burgundy depth with light hints of an oak cask. A tea to serve during hectic or quiet times.

• Information

  INGREDIENTS: Black tea* *Organic Certified Organic by Pro-Cert Organic Systems (Organic Equivalency with COR, NOP, EU, JAS)

  INGREDIENTS FROM: China

  REGION(S): Anhui Province

  GROWING ALTITUDES: 1500 - 4900 feet above sea level

  GRADE(S): Panda Grade #1

  MANUFACTURE TYPE(S): Special Keemun Orthodox

  ANTIOXIDANT LEVEL: Medium

  CAFFEINE LEVEL: Medium

  KOSHER: Yes
  

  VEGETARIAN: Yes

  VEGAN: Yes

  ARTISANAL NOTES: Small batch blended and packed in Canada

  INFUSION: Bright tending reddish

  
  

• Description

  Of all the China black teas available Keemun Panda #1 is probably one of the best known. Keemun is one of the congou-type teas; meaning it requires a great deal of gongfu, (disciplined skill) to make into fine taut strips without breaking the leaves. Interestingly the characters in the written Chinese script for time and labor are the same as those used for 'gongfu'. It is often said that a properly produced Keemun such as Panda #1 is one of the finest teas in the world with a complex aromatic and penetrating character often compared to burgundy wines. Traditionally keemuns were used in English Breakfast tea.
  
  In the early 1800's tea was such the rage in England there was a danger that the British treasury would be drained because all the silver was being used to pay the Chinese for tea. The Chinese did not need textiles, one of Britain's main exports- so what to do??? India and Burma produced significant quantities of opium and in due course China became a major market. The economic circle that evolved was as follows: Opium from India was sent to the British merchants stationed in Canton, China. The Chinese paid for this in silver and the merchants received credits against debts in England. This silver was then used to pay the Chinese for their tea. This practice led to wars between England and China - called The Opium Wars. The last war was won by the British in 1860 which led to opium being a legal commodity in China until 1908 when it was finally outlawed.
  
  Keemun black tea was only produced after 1875 - against the grain of the Chinese practice of producing green teas. The English palate was finely attuned to fine black tea and with virtually unrestricted trade with opium and tea, Keemun rapidly became an English staple, notwithstanding that keemuns were particularly flavorful and full bodied. This interest in Keemun also came about as some describe the taste and aroma of Keemun's as reminiscent of toast hot from the oven - another British tradition. Keemun is one the best-keeping black teas. Fine specimens will keep for years if stored properly and take on a mellow winey character.

  
  

• Allergen Declaration
  

  Allergens controlled by robust HACCP and GMP manufacturing protocols.
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  PRODUCT NAME: Organic Keemun Panda #1

  PRODUCT TYPE: Loose - Organic - China Black 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 - Black Tea

  IDEAL BREWING TEMPERATURE: 100ºC/212ºF

  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	2-3 min	2-3 min	2-3 min
  MEDIUM	4-5 min	4-5 min	4-5 min
  STRONG	6-7 min	6-7 min	6-7 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	2-3 min	2-3 min	2-3 min
  MEDIUM	4-5 min	4-5 min	4-5 min
  STRONG	6-7 min	6-7 min	6-7 min

   

  MILK	SUGAR	LEMON	MINT
  OK	OK	OK	OK

  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.