Monks blend tea is a natural flavored black tea with an essence of vanilla notes. Steeps a dark caramel colored infusion with crisp notes of apple and a light malty finish. It is a beautiful blend of vanilla and grandeine that ensures a particularly satisfying cup. Monks blend tea is low in sodium, fat and calories and thus helps people in controlling and losing weight. It also helps in reducing cardiovascular problems and is a storehouse of antioxidants thus help in reducing inflammation and strengthening immune system.

Hot tea brewing method: Bring freshly drawn cold water to a rolling boil. Place 1 teaspoon of tea for each cup into the teapot. Pour the boiling water into the teapot. Cover and let steep for 3-7 minutes according to taste (the longer the steeping time the stronger the tea). Even though milk and a dash of sugar help enhance the flavor character on this tea, it is perfectly acceptable to consume this tea ‘straight-up'

Iced tea-brewing method: (to make 1 liter/quart): Place 6 teaspoons of tea into a teapot or heat resistant pitcher. Pour 1 1/4 cups of freshly boiled water over the tea. Steep for 5 minutes. Quarter fill a serving pitcher with cold water. Pour the tea into your serving pitcher straining the leaves. Add ice and top-up the pitcher with cold water. Garnish and sweeten to taste. [A rule of thumb when preparing fresh brewed iced tea is to double the strength of hot tea since it will be poured over ice and diluted with cold water]. Please note that this tea may tend to go cloudy or ‘milky' when poured over ice; a perfectly normal characteristic of some high quality black teas and nothing to worry about!

Luxury black tea, Calendula + Sunflower petals, Natural flavors.

(Black Tea with natural flavors)

Country of Origin: Sri Lanka

Region: Nuwara Eliya, Dimbula or Uva districts

Grade: OP (Orange Pekoe)

Altitude: 4800 - 7600 feet above sea level

Manufacture Type: Orthodox

Cup Characteristics: Medium bodied and flavoury with piquant Ceylon character. Blended with natural flavor oils of vanilla and grenadine, which impart a smooth and unique heavenly flavor.

Infusion: Bright and Coppery.