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July 11, 2017

Mother of Pearl

By The St. James Tearoom

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

Click here to buy this strawberry green tea

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
  • Connoisseur

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!

(505) 242-3752

Ways to Buy This Loose Leaf Tea

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


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