Mother of Pearl
This loose leaf tea is available to buy in our Online Teashop.
hint of sweet strawberries
Mother of Pearl
Enchantingly iridescent, this green tea features white sugar pearls amongst its green leaves, making it naturally sweet with a fresh hint of strawberries. A perfect pearl needs no adornment, but a hint of white sugar will not go amiss.
Steeping Directions
Learn how to make “Mother of Pearl” to enjoy at home!
Basic
water at a simmer (~180-190° F)
1 tsp tea leaves per 6 oz. water (standard teacup)
~ 3 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 1 ⁄2 minutes: start tasting every 15 seconds, steeping to your preference
~ 3 minutes: recommended steep time for “Mother of Pearl.” 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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