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July 11, 2017

Plum Blossom

By The St. James Tearoom

This loose leaf tea is available to buy in our Online Teashop.

Click here to buy this fruit green tea

tart and sweet

Plum Blossom

Delightfully reminiscent of far eastern lands! The essence of plum in this green tea is at once tart and sweet and softened beautifully by a touch of white sugar or amber honey.

Steeping Directions

Learn how to make “Plum Blossom” to enjoy at home!

  • Basic
  • Connoisseur

Basic

 water at a simmer (~180-190° F)

 1 tsp tea leaves per 6 oz. water (standard teacup)

 ~ 3 1 ⁄2 minutes: Drain tea strainer, serve, and enjoy!

 white sugar will complement, but this tea does not take milk

Tea Tip: For fullest flavor, use a tea strainer with enough room to allow the tea leaves to open as they steep.

Connoisseur

 water at a simmer (~180-190° F)

 1 3⁄4 heaping Tbsp tea leaves (32 oz. water / medium-sized teapot)
2 1⁄4 heaping Tbsp tea leaves (48 oz. water / large-sized teapot)

 ~ 2 1 ⁄2 minutes: pause timer, drain tea strainer, return, continue steeping

 ~ 3 minutes: start tasting every 15 seconds, steeping to your preference

 ~ 3 1 ⁄2 minutes: recommended steep time for “Plum Blossom.” Drain tea strainer, serve, and enjoy!

 white sugar will complement, but this tea does not take milk

Tea Tip: Taste by pouring only a quarter inch of tea into the cup.

At Teatime

Request this tea to be served as one of the three teas at your teatime reservation!

(505) 242-3752

Ways to Buy This Loose Leaf Tea

Buy this loose leaf tea in our
St. James Market!


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