Metropolitan Tea Company - Keyhung (BOP) Estate Tea
Strong, full bodied with excellent maltiness and rich color. A good self drinker in the early morning for a pick-me-up.
Luxury Ingredients: Black tea.
Small Batch Blended and Packed in: Canada
Tea(s) From: India
Region(s): Assam
Antioxidant Level: Medium
Caffeine Content: Medium
Grade: BOP (Broken Orange Pekoe)
Metropolitan Tea Company - Keyhung (BOP) Estate Tea
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Tips for Brewing the Perfect Cup
· - 1 heaping teaspoon loose tea or 1 tea bag
· - 1 cup 7-9oz. (200-250ml.) heated water
· - 185-212°F (85-100ºC) water temp.
· - 3-5 minute steeping time
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About this Tea:
Among the many thousands of Assamese estates, Keyhung stands out as one of the best year after year. The estate is massive, covering nearly 3 square miles, 2 of which are under tea. To put that size in perspective, over 3000 workers are needed to harvest and produce that much tea. (Note: Keyhung functions as a small town. Including all workers and their families, nearly 10,000 people call the estate home. The community includes schools, hospitals and community centers all provided free by estate management. Open fields are left for children to play in and a portion of unused land is dedicated to growing fresh produce for estate families.)
And how's the cup? As mentioned off the top, Keyhung is widely regarded as some of Assam's finest tea. When you brew a pot of Keyhung you can expect the characteristic Assam malt balanced by sweet creamy undertones - excellent tea from an excellent estate.
