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Four
Nations—

This month we’ve returned to tea’s early roots. Searching four of the countries that are most known for producing the world’s finest teas, we’ve both discovered, and revived, some classics. A Japanese green tea made from the stems and twigs gives brightness against two divine, and very different, black teas. Our Earl Grey spans four nations and gives a British twist to this selection.

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Four Nations

China—

Panyong Golden Needle

An elegantly spicy, thick and sweet black tea from China.

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  • Region
    Tea originates from China and the country produces some of the world's finest teas.
  • Type
    Black tea is fully oxidised to give it a stronger, fuller flavour.
  • Terroir
    This tea was grown at an altitude higher than 1200m above sea level.
  • Tea amount
    Add 1 teaspoon of tea per cup.
  • Water temperature
    Use freshly boiled water left to cool for 30 seconds.
  • Brew time
    Leave to brew for 3 minutes.

Japan—

Kukicha

A sweet, bright Japanese green tea made from the leaves & stems.

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  • Region
    This tea was grown in Japan.
  • Type
    An unoxidised tea, known for its high antioxidant properties.
  • Terroir
    This tea was grown at an altitude of between 600 and 1200m above sea level.
  • Tea amount
    Add 1 teaspoon of tea per cup.
  • Water temperature
    Boil the kettle and leave it for 4 and a half minutes for the water to reach 75ºC.
  • Brew time
    Leave to brew for 1 minute.

Sri
Lanka—

Ceylon Uva FBOP

A bright and highly flavourful black tea from Sri Lanka.

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  • Region
    This is a tea from Sri Lanka, once known as Ceylon.
  • Type
    Black tea is fully oxidised to give it a stronger, fuller flavour.
  • Terroir
    This tea was grown at an altitude higher than 1200m above sea level.
  • Tea amount
    Add 1 teaspoon of tea per cup.
  • Water temperature
    Use freshly boiling water.
  • Brew time
    Leave to brew for 4 minutes.

Four
nations—

Earl Grey

An Earl Grey blend scented with the oil of bergamot.

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  • Type
    A blend of different teas or herbs.
  • Region
    Tea originates from China and the country produces some of the world's finest teas.
  • Region
    This tea originates from India, one of the world's major tea growing regions.
  • Tea amount
    Add 1 teaspoon of tea per cup.
  • Water temperature
    Use freshly boiling water.
  • Brew time
    Leave to brew for 4 minutes.