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Five Mountains Tea
Heirloom Ruby

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Today's tea trees are bred for maximum production and easy harvesting, which has resulted in a loss of flavor. But Heirloom Ruby comes from an ancient tree with scraggly leaves, five times the size of modern hybrids'. The result is a gorgeous black tea with none of the puckery tannins we associate with them. The tea is malty with a touch of vanilla and is packed with antioxidants.

Here's what you get:

  • 2 oz bag of Heirloom Ruby (heirloom organic black tea)
Additional Information
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Five Mountains Tea Lan'Xang Biodiverse Rainforest, Yunnan, China

Time spent living in Asia's mountain monasteries and adopting the ways of the monastic lifestyle taught the Five Mountains founders about, among other things, sacred tea traditions. They now share their expertise and love of organic, sustainably-harvested teas with the world.

From the Source Estimated Delivery: May 22 2013 - May 29 2013

Once your order is processed, your order will be ground shipped to you. Your tea will be packaged in 100% post-consumer recycled fiber, biodegradable peanuts, and non-poly kraft tape. You'll receive an email notifying you of the ship date. Five Mountain ships Monday through Friday.

 

Why We Love It

Like many of Five Mountains' teas, Heirloom Ruby tea leaves come from the famed Lan'Xang River Valley, a virgin rainforest where tea masters have harvested for as long as 4,000 years. To brew the perfect cup, be aware of the three "Ts:" (water) temperature, (steeping) time and total (amount). Steep one tablespoon of Heirloom Ruby with eight ounces of boiling water for five to seven minutes. The tea is certified organic in the United States as well as the far-stricter European Union and Japan.

You Need to Know

What's Included

  • 2 oz bag of Heirloom Ruby (heirloom organic black tea)

Use and Care

  • Store in a cool, dark, dry environment
  • To ensure freshness, store in an airtight container

Method of Production

  • hand-harvested

Freshness and Quality Commitment

This item is final sale and non-returnable. Gilt Taste is committed to offering quality products that are fresh, honest and inspiring.