Metropolitan Tea Company - Milima (TGFOP) Estate Tea
Very well graded tea evident from the tippy appearance. Haunting malty notes with deep Bordeaux-like flavor. A perfect after-dinner tea.
Luxury Ingredients: Black tea
Small Batch Blended and Packed in: Canada
Tea(s) From: Kenya
Region(s): Kericho
Antioxidant Level: Ultra High
Caffeine Content: Medium
Grade: TGFOP (Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe)
Metropolitan Tea Company - Milima (TGFOP) 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:
Milima means 'mountain' or 'high place' in the local Kenyan 'Swahili' language. After plucking first thing in the morning, the leaves are gently rolled in order to maintain the floral character and obtain the twisted leaf appearance. After 3 separate rolls, the leaf is allowed to oxidize before being dried, then then sorted into 3 primary grades. GFBOP, TGFOP, GFBOP1. Each grade contains a good percentage of golden tips giving the leaf a similar appearance to premium 2nd flush Assam Orthodox teas of North India. The liquors of Milima are bright and orange in color, and impart a floral aroma and taste with a delicious malty almost Bordeaux like character.
