Maple French Toast Oolong

A drizzle of maple and fresh fruit notes blend with rich and toasty oolong for a sweet breakfast treat.

HEALTH PROPERTIES:  Very high in anti-oxidants

CAFFEINE LEVELS:  Low

TEA SOURCING:  Turkey (Anatolya), China (Fuzhou Province), Egypt (Nile River Delta & Fayoum), India (Kerala), Thailand (Pethabun), Canada, Quebec

ETHICS:  Ethical Tea Partnership and GMO free

INGREDIENTS:  Apple, Oolong tea, Currants, Chicory, Papaya, Maple syrup, Pineapple, Organic compliant natural flavors.

THE STORY OF MAPLE FRENCH TOAST OOLONG

A drizzle of Canadian inspiration, blended with classic oolong tea, exotic fruits and maple, and infused with the essence of warm French toast.  Whether enjoyed in the morning or as an afternoon treat, this tea is a decadent escape that brings the comfort of a perfect breakfast to every sip.

This delightful blend features rich toasty notes tempered by real maple syrup. Apple, currant, papaya and pineapple pieces add vibrant bursts of fruity flare, reminiscent of a sunday brunch French toast, topped with fresh fruit and berries. Maple is a complex flavor that swirls with nutty nuance and caramelized sweetness. This blends beautifully with the roasted undertones of the chicory root. Gentle oolong tea adds a subtle depth to the profile while allowing the maple French toast character to truly shine.

Maple French Toast Oolong brews a relaxing and cozy tea with just the right touch of caffeine. Cradle a cup in your hands as the aroma of sweet maple fills the air. Each sip is a soothing cascade of comfort and flavor that envelopes you. Delightful to the senses and wholesome for the body, a cup of oolong tea can be a fantastic addition to a balanced lifestyle. Enjoy it on its own or elevate the experience by crafting a frothy tea latte for an extra layer of indulgence. Discover the beauty of flavored oolong tea and make this a cherished staple in your tea collection.

Oolong tea is semi oxidized, giving it a little bit more body than a green tea but less  than a black, and adding a unique twist to the flavor. You will see (particularly in the infused leaf) that the edges of the leaves are slightly brown.  This is becuase the leaves are lightly bruised to start the oxidation process. Because they are more full bodied than green teas, oolong teas must not be picked too early or at too tender a stage. They must be produced immediately. Unlike leaves for green tea, those destined to be oolong are wilted in the direct sun and then shaken in tubular bamboo baskets to bruise the leaf edges. The bruising is what makes the edges oxidize faster than the center. After 15-25 minutes (depending upon ambient temperature and humidity levels) the tea is fired, locking in the special flavor profile.

BREWING INSTRUCTIONS

BREWING INSTRUCTIONS FOR HOT TEA: Infuse one slightly heaping teaspoon for each 8 ounce cup with water brought to a rolling boil (80 Celcius) for 3-7 minutes.  Another method is to brew in the Chinese Gong Fu style.  You rinse the tea with 80 degree water pouring it off immediately, then infuse again for as long as it takes to inhale and breathe out slowly, three times.  Prepare between 4-9 infusions this way, noting different subtleties in the flavor each time.  Yet another method is to prepare two to three infusions of 2-3 minutes each.  The bottom line?  There is no right, and no wrong way to prepare your tea.

NUMBER OF CUPS: 15-20 cups from each 50 grams of tea, with a single use of the leaves.  Loose leaf tea is traditionally infused 3 times, with a different flavor profile following each infusion.  Accordingly, each 50 gram bag can make up to 60 cups of tea.