Lady of Marliondolen
This loose leaf tea is available to buy in our Online Teashop.
glistening roses and pears
Lady of Marliondolen
Delicate roses and glistening pears mingle in this enchanted scented black tea worthy of royalty in The Faeltheon series by Rachel DiDomenico, Chrystine Kern, Samantha Ward, and Michele Yardumian (learn more).
Steeping Directions
Learn how to make “Lady of Marliondolen” to enjoy at home!
Basic
water at a rolling boil (~212° F)
1 tsp tea leaves per 6 oz. water (standard teacup)
~ 3 1 ⁄2 minutes: Drain tea strainer, serve, and enjoy!
white sugar will add to its natural sweetness, but milk is not recommended as it will hide the gold sparkles in this tea
Tea Tip: For fullest flavor, use a tea strainer with enough room to allow the tea leaves to open as they steep.
Iced
water at a rolling boil (~212° F)
4 Tbsp tea leaves (2 qt. pitcher)
~ 3 1 ⁄2 minutes: Drain tea strainer
white sugar to add to its natural sweetness, stirred in while hot
Chill and/or add ice cubes, serve, and enjoy!
Tea Tip: To avoid diluting your iced tea, make the ice cubes out of the tea you are preparing!
Connoisseur
water at a rolling boil (~212° F)
1 1⁄2 heaping Tbsp tea leaves (32 oz. water / medium-sized teapot)
2 heaping Tbsp tea leaves (48 oz. water / large-sized teapot)
~ 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 “Lady of Marliondolen.” Drain tea strainer, serve, and enjoy!
white sugar will add to its natural sweetness, but milk is not recommended as it will hide the gold sparkles in this tea
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!
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