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Heron's Wake - 2023 Spring Flush - PRE-SALE
Regular price $150.00Style: Black
Origin: Westholme BC, Canada
Description: The Heron stands, stoic and silent, in the marshy fields below our tea garden. The elegant majesty of its presence commands the attention of those watching as it takes flight - we hold our breath as it ascends. It leaves behind a gentle wake that ripples through the marshes.
This Flowery Broken Orange Pekoe has been thirteen years in the making. As the tea garden matures and deepens its roots, the full flavour of our terroir emerges in the steep. Like the heron, this tea stands on its own - and we are so pleased to share the experience.
Tasting Notes: Rich notes of toasted hazelnut and hints of ground cacao combine to form a satisfying full mouth finish. A woody, almost spiced aroma mingles with the deep smell of earthy leaves. Steeps to a beautiful red-gold.
Brewing Instructions: 2.5 g per cup. Use 100°C water (full boil). Pour gently over the loose leaves. Steep for 3 minutes, or depending on your taste. The low astringency of this tea will allow you to steep longer if you wish, and we encourage re-steeping to experience different aspects of the flavour profile.
China has a rich and ancient tradition of producing high quality teas of all varieties, and black tea is no exception. This is where tea culture and industry, as we know it, began nearly 2,000 years ago.
Known as ‘Red Tea’ in China, the tea leaves from the Camellia sinensis sinensis plant are smaller and finer than their Indian counterparts, the Camellia sinensis assamica, and prefer cooler mountainous regions. Usually plucked by hand and gently processed, the end result are exquisitely fragrant teas with lesser levels of astringency and a soft body.
Several Chinese provinces are famous for their regional tea selections: Fujian Province is home to the well-known, pine-smoked Lapsang Souchong, while Keemun tea, the official choice of the British Queen, is produced in Anhui Province. Yunnan province produces the ever-popular varieties of Yunnan black tea and is also the region where China started its tea cultivation.
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Westholme Digital Gift Card
Regular price $25.00Description: So, you find yourself on a search for the perfect gift for a family member, friend, or colleague... but you hit a snag. You aren't completely sure what kind of tea they like to drink (green? black? herbal?), what tea accessories they have or need, or if a beautiful hand-built ceramic piece would be the way to go...
This convenient digital gift card is for you.
Contents: Everything in our online shop and in-person Teashops will be available for the recipient of your gift!
How to use: From a selection of prices, simply choose the amount you wish to give and proceed to check out! Gift cards are delivered by e-mail to you, and can then be forwarded to your desired recipient. The e-mail contains instructions about how to redeem. Gift cards can be redeemed online at checkout, or in person at our teashop - just be sure to bring the digital certificate with you!
The recipient of your gift can choose to pick up their purchase at the Westholme Teashop during open hours, or have it shipped directly to their door - and we ship internationally for your friends and family members near and far!
Please Note: A different Gift Certificate for in-person redemption ONLY can be purchased at the Westholme Teashop. This is a separate product that is available ONLY for in-store purchases. Any Gift Certificates purchased in the Westholme Teashop previously are still valid to be used in the Teashop.
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or send us an email: hello@westholmetea.com
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