(Return to "Christmas - 2010" albumn)

(Return to "Breville Automatic Tea Maker and Kettle" page)

 

x

Brett and Kahlia

from Dad and Mum

x

x

And here is a nice looking tin ...

x

... which is full of Tea !!

***************************************************************************

Purchased from ... Specialteas - Spence Street - Cairns - Queensland

***************************************************************************

The Tea Types that are in the Tin

Bengali Chai
pepper - cinnamon - cloves - ginger
#01 - not your average Chai, Bengali is truely special ... a revitalizing and warming blend of cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, ginger and black pepper ... enjoy this full flavoured tea made black, with cold milk on the side ... or as an exotic milky Chai Latte ... have it anytime of the day and it is also great for special occasions

Rooibos Vanilla
#01 - according to the International Ice Cream Association, vanilla is by far the most popular flavor, getting a full 23% of all ice cream consumption ... inspired by this love of vanilla, this tea was created ... combining the delectable flavor of sweet vanilla beans and Rooibos herbal tea, I'll scream, you'll scream, we'll all scream for ... Vanilla Tea ... it is naturally caffeine free, so enjoy it anytime of the day
#02 - smooth vanilla added to pure unblended tea from South Africa ... rich in antioxidents and caffeine free ... an excellent black tea alternative
#03 - Rooibos Vanilla tea can be brewed as long as you like with out ever going bitter in taste ... unlike black teas there is no tannin ... in South Africa it is more usual to drink Rooibos with milk and sugar, but elsewhere it is usually served without
#04 - a naturally caffeine free tea ... rich in vitamin C, mineral salts and protein, and flavoured with the taste of vanilla ... an excellent drink with or without milk

Japan Sencha
#01 - the most popular tea in Japan ... a smooth refreshing brew with a grassy aroma and sweet on the palate
#02 - when brewing, water should be used below boiling point ... brew for two to three minutes ... if you over brew, the tea it will become bitter ... green tea can be used more than once
#03 - a green leaf tea with a sparkling character and a light cup ... rich in vitamin C ... drink with meals or as a digestive
#04 - milk is not recomended

Rooibos
#01 - Rooibos, colloquially known as Red Tea, is an herbal plant that grows in South Africa ... Rooibos is a flavorful, caffeine-free alternative to tea for those seeking to eliminate caffeine intake ... the difficulty of shipping tea during the Second World War had boosted demand for Rooibos, which began to be referred to as Red Bush Tea, or simply Red Tea ... in Japan, Rooibos is believed to aid longevity, and is known as Long Life Tea
#02 - light and easy to drink ... rich in antioxidents and caffeine free ... an excellent black tea alternative
#03 - this tea can be brewed as long as you like with out ever going bitter in taste ... unlike black teas there is no tannin ... in South Africa it is more usual to drink Rooibos with milk and sugar, but elsewhere it is usually served without
#04 - a naturally caffeine free tea ... rich in vitamin C, mineral salts and protein ... an excellent drink with or without milk
#05 - red bush from South Africa ... very rich in vitamins

China Pai Mu Tan
white tea
#01 - this rare white tea is made from small buds and leaves picked in early spring, just before they open ... a smooth velvety flavour that is elegantly spicy
#02 - when brewing, the delicate nature of white tea can be destroyed by water that is too hot and cause a bitter taste ... water should be below boiling point and white tea can be brewed for up to ten minutes depending on individual taste
#03 - white tea ... brownish-green leaf with a few white tips ... very mild flavour
#04 - milk is not recomended
#05 - a white tea from the Fujian province of China ... White Peony, known locally as Pai Mu Tan, is a delicate tea made from tea buds collected and withered prior to opening ... the latest medical findings suggest that white tea may be a more effective cancer fighter than even green tea ... these findings have brought white teas to a much wider audience

Organic Premium English Breakfast
#01 - a perfect breakfast tea with body and full flavour
#02 - a blend of the finest organic Assam and Ceylon teas with lots of golden tips ... a strong stimulating tea
#03 - this finer cut leaf tea can be brewed for one to three minutes ... milk can be added, however we recommend you try your tea with out milk first as it can mask the delicate flavour of some teas ... add sugar, honey or lemon to taste ... teas to be served with milk or lemon should be brewed a little longer, for two to three minutes

***************************************************************************

x

Receipt

x

x

x

Please Note

As mentioned above, these six teas and the tea tin were
purchsed from The Specialteas Shop in Spence Street Cairns

x

Unfortunately it was during their Closing Down Sale
and the shop no longer exists !!

x

The owner's husband was transferred to Brisbane by
his employer and The Tea Shop is going to reopen there

x

I am not sure if there are any similar stores in the Cairns area

x

However, I have listed a number of online shops
below from which more can be ordered

x

There are dozens of different types of tea, and these shops
also include detailed descriptions and brewing notes on each one

***************************************************************************

Australian based Online Tea Suppliers ... each with Tea Information

x
CLICK HERE

Adore Tea
x

x
CLICK HERE

Coffee Company / Carlisle Tea
x

x
CLICK HERE

The Tea Centre
x

x
CLICK HERE

Kenchington Tea
x

International Online Tea Suppliers ... each with Tea Information

x
CLICK HERE

Adagio Teas
x

x

x

x