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"Sailor's Grey" Tea
"Sailor's Grey" Tea
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Inspired by my friend and fellow sailor, Cathy, who is not only one of my pit crew mentors, but also an excellent artist. Cathy collaborated with Juan Lama to create the art for Sailor's Grey that features Juan's photograph of Albatross, the beautiful boat upon which we race.
This red tea combines the flavors Cathy loves most in her daily tea: Lavender, wildflowers and bergamot, along with licorice and granulated honey for sweetness.
Juan Lama's images can be found here: @juan.lama.16
Cathy's watercolors can be found here: @cathysurgeoner
Tea Specifics
Tea Specifics
Biodynamic* Red (aka Black) Tea, Bergamot Oil, Organic Lavender, California Wildflowers Licorice Root, Granulated Honey
* Biodynamic means "traditional culture" (grown and processed without chemicals, although not certified organic)
Red Tea Harvest: Spring 2022
Mangjing Village, Jingmai Mountain, Yunnan Province, China
Elevation: 1200-1500 meters
Tree: Feral
Cultivar: Camellia sinensis var. Assamica
Loose leaf
Red (black) tea contains 40-60mg of caffeine per 8 oz cup. As the tea ages, the caffeine levels decline over time because light and leaf oxidation reduce caffeine. Thus, an aged red tea that is decades old may not contain much caffeine at all. If you have the willpower to resist drinking this tea and to instead store and age the tea, the taste profile will only deepen.
Tasting Notes
Tasting Notes
Red (black) tea, strong orange bergamot flavor, light lavender taste and aroma, colorful wildflowers, and touch of sweetness from licorice and granulated honey
Brewing Recommendations
Brewing Recommendations
Serving Size: 3-5g (1-2 tsp) per 150ml purified water.
Ideal Brewing Vessel: Glass tea pot with infuser; porcelain or ceramic tea pot with strainer
Flash Brewing: This tea can be enjoyed for multiple steepings if it is steeped only 15 seconds at a time. Add 10 seconds to each subsequent brew and steep up to 6 times.
Steeping: Boil water to 212F/100C. Steep for 1-2 minutes before pouring the liquor into a tea cup. Add sweetener if desired.
Latte: Prepare as advised above and top with steamed milk and/or frothed milk.
Note: Brewing for a longer period of time or using a higher quantity than recommended could cause the lavender to overpower the flavor of the tea.
