PARLOUR ROOM BLEND LOOSE TEA
MEDIUM-STRONG
Evoking the atmosphere of a Victorian sitting room, perfumed with rose, lush fruit, and an alluring note of smoke.
Originally blended: 2022
| Parlour Room Blend - Loose 2oz/56g |
$6.95 |
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| Parlour Room Blend - Loose 4oz/113g |
$11.50 |
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| Parlour Room Blend - Loose 8oz/227g |
$20.30 |
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| Parlour Room Blend - Loose 16oz/454g |
$36.95 |
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SOURCED, BLENDED AND PACKAGED IN-HOUSE
PRICES LISTED IN CANADIAN DOLLARS (CAD)
The aroma is a medley of fruits and a light touch of smoke that trails into the first sip. The subtle taste of rose melds into raspberry, black currant and strawberry, with smoke lingering from the start of each sip to the end.
A great compliment to our London Afternoon.
Ingredients: black tea, lapsang souchong, rose petals, natural & artificial flavours (raspberry, black currant, strawberry, rose)
| Caffeine | Caffeinated |
|---|---|
| Cup Strength | Medium-Strong |
| Tea Format | Loose Tea |
| Type | Black |
Intensely delicate Review by TC
The best way to describe it is intensely delicate: the tea starts with strong smoke, transitioning into light black tea bitter and quickly mellowing out to the sweet delicate rose. Sometimes I get a taste of an expensive leather sofa, but in a delightful, culinary way. Overall, this tea definitely lives up to the description and is a worthy addition to the afternoon tea collection.
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Steeping the Best (Guide)
Different types of teas should be steeped according to certain times and water temperatures to bring out their best flavours. Use this guide as a starting point, and then experiment until you find the perfect brewing method for your favourite tea.
Based on approximately one level teaspoon (2.5 g) of loose tea or one tea bag per 6-8 ounce (180-240 mL) cup. For stronger flavour, add more tea. Brewing for longer may increase the strength of the tea, but will likely also cause bitterness.
Tea Bags vs. Loose Tea
While our tea bags and loose tea are crafted to match the same flavour profile, there are discernable effects between the two formats. Namely, the leaves inside tea bags is milled, making it much finer and a quicker brew, while loose tea can take a couple minutes longer to steep. Tea bags are very convenient, but loose tea can be more visually appealing and brewed with a reusable infuser.
- Tea bags: steep for 3 - 4 minutes
- Loose tea: steep for 4 - 5 minutes
General Steeping Temperatures
The table included here shows some general guidelines for steeping different kinds of tea. Be mindful that some teas, even two from the same category, will brew differently than others. In particular, our green-black blends will often have different ratios of green and black teas - the more green-leaning ones should be brewed at a lower temperature range. Experimentation is highly encouraged, as tea is very much a matter of personal taste.
Puerh and oolong teas are often steeped multiple times for a shorter period of time in smaller brewing vessels. This method creates a curious exploration of the tea as it unfurls, developing new flavours with each subsequent brew - often making for great social conversation.
If you're unsure, try steeping in the middle range for your tea type. If the result is too bitter, steep at a lower temperature or for a shorter time. If the result is flat, try a higher temperature.