China-Assam Melange (Kistje v.d. Keizer)

We also know this combination as Kistje v.d. Keizer. This tea is a blend made mostly from Chinese teas (such as Keemun and Panyong) and Assam B.O.P. B.O.P. stands for Broken Orange Pekoe, meaning broken leaf. This Assam tea is a spicy, aromatic tea from the annual July harvest and has a characteristic malty flavor. The combination of the different Chinese teas and Assam tea makes for a bold, aromatic afternoon and evening tea, and it has been a favorite of ours for years.

Brewing instructions (1 cup): 1 teaspoon (2 grams), pour on water (95°C–100°C), steep for 3–4 minutes

Storage instructions: It is important to store tea in a tightly sealed tin in a cool, dry place, as moisture, light, and high temperatures can affect its quality. It is also important to store each tea separately so they do not absorb one another’s aromas and flavors. Most of our teas keep for about two years.

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