Excellent Gourmet Tea

It is believed that the Darjeeling teas originated in 1841 when seeds from China were first planted in Darjeeling, India. Because of the limited production of Darjeeling teas, these teas are not as plentiful.

One of the most popular flavored teas is Jasmine tea. Whether you prefer black, green or oolong tea, you will find a Jasmine tea. The Jasmine teas also make excellent iced teas.

If you enjoy great tea, treat yourself to one of these teas.

BLACK DARJEELING TEA

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ORANGE JASMINE TEA
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GREEN AND WHITE TEA SAMPLER
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FOR A SPECIAL TEA TREAT - Homemade London Fog Gourmet Tea Latte

The London Fog Latte is made with Earl Grey tea and is a great tea treat easily made at home. There are also several great variations to experiment with and enjoy.

What You Need:

1 cup (8 oz) Earl Grey tea, hot
½ cup half and half, steamed
3 tbsp vanilla syrup

Put it together:
Pour hot tea into mug
Stir in vanilla syrup
Whisk steamed half and half until frothy
Pour frothy half and half into hot tea

Enjoy immediately.

You can vary this recipe by using Irish Breakfast Tea in place of Earl Grey - you now have a Dublin Fog.

How about substituting Earl Grey with Chai?

Get creative and try your variations.

When you begin your adventure with gourmet tea, keep in mind that any brewing instruction can be modified. This is one part of your adventure that is so much fun. Vary the amounts of tea leaves, the water temperature and play with the steeping times. Of course, stay open to trying new tea blends and you will discover some wonderful tea treats.

This is one method used to brew black tea - remember, you can experiment!

YOU WILL NEED:
Water
Tea leaves (1 tsp for each cup of water)
Tea kettle
Teapot
Tea strainer
Sugar, honey, milk (optional additions)

MAKE THE TEA:
Boil water - while the water is coming to a boil, place the tea leaves in the teapot and pour very hot water to just cover the leaves, allow to sit for a few seconds and pour off the water - now add the measured boiling water to the teapot, steep to 3 to 5 minutes. Serve strained tea and enjoy!