Fortune’s Favor
This loose leaf tea is available to buy in our Online Teashop.
delicate sugared pears
Fortune's Favor
The wonderful fragrance of sugared pear pieces will draw you to this green tea laced with white tea leaves. Light and enchanting, its sweetness may yet be complemented by a touch of white sugar.
Steeping Directions
Learn how to make “Fortune’s Favor” to enjoy at home!
Basic
water at a simmer (~180-190° F)
1 tsp tea leaves per 6 oz. water (standard teacup)
~ 2 1 ⁄2 minutes: Drain tea strainer, serve, and enjoy!
white sugar will add to its natural sweetness, 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)
~ 1 1 ⁄2 minutes: pause timer, drain tea strainer, return, continue steeping
~ 2 minutes: start tasting every 15 seconds, steeping to your preference
~ 2 1 ⁄2 minutes: recommended steep time for “Fortune’s Favor.” Drain tea strainer, serve, and enjoy!
white sugar will add to its natural sweetness, 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!
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