A New York favorite. Very refreshing and reflective. Lush ripe strawberry notes fill the cup leading to a supple finish.
Luxury Ingredients: Green tea*, Papaya*, Strawberry pieces*, Natural flavors (organic compliant).
*Organic certified by Pro-Cert System. Equivalency to COR, NOP, EU. Ethical Partnership Tea.
Small Batch Blended and Packed in: Canada
Tea(s) From: China
Region(s): Hunan Province
Antioxidant Level: High
Caffeine Content: Low
Sweeten to taste.
Hot Tea Brewing Recommendations
Put 1 tea bag for each 7-9 oz/200-260 ml of water in the teapot.
Put 1 large tea bag for each 10-16oz/285-450ml of water in the teapot.
Pour hot water (ideal temperature 90°C/194°F) over tea.
Steep 3-4 minutes.
Iced Tea Preparation Recommendations
To make 1 L/1 QT, put 6 regular tea bags (or 4 large 2-cup tea bags) into a teapot. Pour 1.25 cups/315ml of boiling water over tea.
Steep 7 minutes. Fill a serving pitcher 1/4 full with cold water. Pour tea into serving pitcher. Add ice, top-up with cold water.
Tea bags are 100% biodegradable paper.
Pyramid tea bags are made from Soilon which is a biodegradable material made from cornstarch and not nylon.
Wooden chests are collectible and are re-usuable. Each wooden box contains tea bags in "flavor-seal" bags so you can expect freshness every time. These teas are suitable for use everyday, as gifts or souvenirs.
Dimensions (some not available in all flavors)
12-CT Wood Box 2.5" × 3.9" × 2"
25-CT Wood Box 2.8" × 4.8" × 2.9"
36-CT Wood Box 3.8" × 4.8" × 2.4"
100-CT Wood Box 5.8" × 7.5" × 3.3"
Raw sugar, honey and other sweeteners available here
Other Initiatives
Metro's factory recently underwent massive environmental renovations to reduce emissions. Energy consumption was reduced by 66%. Metro Tea purchased a farm and has planted 15,000 white pine and red pine trees. Which also preserves 80 acres of wetlands. Metro Tea finalized construction of a 500 kwh Solar Array on the roof of its factory in Toronto in early 2012. The fully commissioned the array generates more than 4 times the amount of electricity that the factory consumes. They are one of the first global carbon negative tea companies.
Recognition
* Many Awards of Excellence from the Fine Beverage & Food Federation
* Best Beverage Atlanta Gourmet Show
* Award of Excellence, American Tasting Institute
Read More About It
20,000 Secrets of Tea: The Most Effective Ways to Benefit from Nature's Healing Herbs by Victoria Zak.
The Tea Companion (Connoisseur's Guides) by Jane Pettigrew.
The Tea Enthusiast's Handbook: A Guide to Enjoying the World's Best Teas by Mary Lou Heiss.
The Book of Tea by Kakuzo Okakura.
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