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Eight Treasures
Low Caffeine
Fujian, China
Steepings: 3
This infusion is a
sweet health tonic with 8 kinds of Chinese herbs, and a prized drink of
Yunnan, China. Eight Treasures Tea is a Chinese medicinal herbal
concoction formulated to promote energy, circulation, and to replenish
'chi'. The 8 "treasures" include: goji berry, jujube red date, citrus
peel, ginseng root, cane sugar cube, chrysanthemum, Tieguanyin oolong tea,
and longan fruit. Said to improve circulation, generate blood, and
tonify the liver.
- Process: Custom blended by TCM herbalist
We contracted with local herbalists to find the cleanest, best herbs to make this traditional concoction.
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Steeping Instructions
- Vessel: porcelain teapot, or porcelain gaiwan
- Temperature: 205 F filtered hot water
- Number of infusions: 3-4
- Proportion: 1 unit for 8 oz water
- Standard instructions: Steep for 2 minutes in a porcelain pot, decant and serve.
- Specific instructions: Pour hot water onto herbs and steep for 2 minutes. If using a gaiwan, stir briefly with lid at the 30 second interval. If using a teapot, swivel teapot gently to help the leaves absorb the hot water and fall to the bottom. Decant into a server or teacup and enjoy.
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