Product Overview
Honeysuckle Petals
Loose - Herbal Tea
Loose - Herbal Tea
CUP CHARACTERISTICS: Very mild with slight floral notes reminiscent of gardenias.
INGREDIENTS: Honeysuckle petals.
INGREDIENTS FROM: China
REGION(S): Fujian Province
GROWING ALTITUDES: 1500 - 4900 feet above sea level
GRADE(S): 1st Grade New Crop, Petals
MANUFACTURE TYPE(S): Traditional process, Small batch crafted, Air and sun dried
ANTIOXIDANT LEVEL: Low
CAFFEINE LEVEL: None - Caffeine Free
KOSHER: Yes
VEGETARIAN: Yes
VEGAN: Yes
ARTISANAL NOTES: Small batch blended and packed in Canada.
INFUSION: Very slightly yellow but virtually clear
INFORMATION:
Honeysuckle...ancient symbol of undying love...a refreshing tea....and...flu-fighter? Yes...if reports from China are to be believed. Researchers at China?s Nanjing University discovered that a single molecule in honeysuckle, MIR2911, may act as a "viral penicillin" in helping ward off influenza. The researchers found that the molecule directly targets the virus, despite flu's ability to evolve and resist vaccines.
These same tests, published in the journal Cell Research, also appear to suggest that honeysuckle tea might help fight ebola. (We can't say we're too interested in proving that one!) It all boils down to some confirmation for Chinese traditional medicine that has long maintained that a cup of honeysuckle tea has healing properties.
Honeysuckle...ancient symbol of undying love...a refreshing tea....and...flu-fighter? Yes...if reports from China are to be believed. Researchers at China?s Nanjing University discovered that a single molecule in honeysuckle, MIR2911, may act as a "viral penicillin" in helping ward off influenza. The researchers found that the molecule directly targets the virus, despite flu's ability to evolve and resist vaccines.
These same tests, published in the journal Cell Research, also appear to suggest that honeysuckle tea might help fight ebola. (We can't say we're too interested in proving that one!) It all boils down to some confirmation for Chinese traditional medicine that has long maintained that a cup of honeysuckle tea has healing properties.
Ok, now that we've gotten the science out of the way, we'll explain what we meant when we described honeysuckle as a symbol of undying love.
That aspect of this herbal comes from the ancient Greek myth of Daphnis and Chloe. Lovers separated by a great distance, the pair was doomed to see one another only when honeysuckle bloomed. To make their visits last longer, Daphnis asked the goddess of love to allow the plant to bloom longer than a single season. The goddess agreed and the couple, Daphnis and Chloe get married and live out their bucolic lives in the country. The result? Honeysuckle blooms throughout much of the year.
Celebrate this miraculous plant with a cup of honeysuckle tea today. Brew it on its own, or in tandem with your favorite green tea. We hope it cures what ails you - be it flu, or a broken heart. Enjoy!
STEEPING TIME
| TEA CUP | 8oz (237ml) | 10oz (296ml) | 12oz (355ml) |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMOUNT | 1 heaping teaspoon of "The Perfect Measure Spoon" | 1 heaping teaspoon of "The Perfect Measure Spoon" | 1.5 heaping teaspoon of "The Perfect Measure Spoon" |
| MILD | 3-5 min | 3-5 min | 3-5 min |
| MEDIUM | 4-5 min | 4-5 min | 4-5 min |
| STRONG | 6-7 min | 6-7 min | 6-7 min |
| Blue Monkey Tea recommends 3-5 min | |||
| TEA POT | 18oz (532ml) | 36oz (1064ml) | 48oz (1419ml) |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMOUNT | 2 heaping teaspoons of "The Perfect Measure Spoon" | 4 heaping teaspoons of "The Perfect Measure Spoon" | 6 heaping teaspoons of "The Perfect Measure Spoon" |
| MILD | 3-5 min | 3-5 min | 3-5 min |
| MEDIUM | 4-5 min | 4-5 min | 4-5 min |
| STRONG | 6-7 min | 6-7 min | 6-7 min |
| Blue Monkey Tea recommends 3-5 min | |||
SERVING RECOMMENDATIONS:
| MILK | SUGAR | LEMON | MINT |
|---|---|---|---|
| NO | NO | NO | NO |
Ideal Brewing Temperature: 100ºC/212ºF
HOT BREWING METHOD:
Bring filtered or freshly drawn cold water to a rolling boil. Place 1 slightly heaping teaspoon of loose tea for each 7-9oz / 200-260ml of fluid volume in the teapot. Pour the boiling water into the teapot. Cover and let steep for 3-7 minutes according to taste (the longer the steeping time the stronger the tea).
Bring filtered or freshly drawn cold water to a rolling boil. Place 1 slightly heaping teaspoon of loose tea for each 7-9oz / 200-260ml of fluid volume in the teapot. Pour the boiling water into the teapot. Cover and let steep for 3-7 minutes according to taste (the longer the steeping time the stronger the tea).
ICED TEA BREWING METHOD (Pitcher): (to make 1 liter/quart):
Place 6 slightly heaping teaspoons of herbal tea into a teapot or heat resistant pitcher. Using filtered or freshly drawn cold water, boil and pour 2 and 3/4 cups/315ml over the tea. Steep for 5 minutes. Quarter fill a serving pitcher with cold water. Pour the tea into your serving pitcher straining the leaves. Add ice and top-up the pitcher with cold water. Garnish and sweeten to taste. A rule of thumb when preparing fresh brewed iced tea is to increase the strength of hot tea since it will be poured over ice and diluted with cold water. (Note: Some luxury quality teas may turn cloudy when poured over ice. This is a sign of luxury quality and nothing to worry about.)
Place 6 slightly heaping teaspoons of herbal tea into a teapot or heat resistant pitcher. Using filtered or freshly drawn cold water, boil and pour 2 and 3/4 cups/315ml over the tea. Steep for 5 minutes. Quarter fill a serving pitcher with cold water. Pour the tea into your serving pitcher straining the leaves. Add ice and top-up the pitcher with cold water. Garnish and sweeten to taste. A rule of thumb when preparing fresh brewed iced tea is to increase the strength of hot tea since it will be poured over ice and diluted with cold water. (Note: Some luxury quality teas may turn cloudy when poured over ice. This is a sign of luxury quality and nothing to worry about.)
ICED TEA BREWING METHOD (Individual Serving):
Place 1 slightly heaping teaspoon of herbal tea into a teapot for each serving required. Using filtered or freshly drawn cold water, boil and pour 6-7oz/170-200ml per serving over the tea. Cover and let steep for 5 minutes. Add hot tea to a 12oz/375ml acrylic glass filled with ice, straining the leaves. Not all of the tea will fit, allowing for approximately an additional ½ serving. Sweeten and/or add lemon to taste. A rule of thumb when preparing fresh brewed iced tea is to increase the strength of hot tea since it will be poured over ice and diluted. (Note: Some luxury quality teas may turn cloudy when poured over ice. This is a sign of luxury quality and nothing to worry about!)
Place 1 slightly heaping teaspoon of herbal tea into a teapot for each serving required. Using filtered or freshly drawn cold water, boil and pour 6-7oz/170-200ml per serving over the tea. Cover and let steep for 5 minutes. Add hot tea to a 12oz/375ml acrylic glass filled with ice, straining the leaves. Not all of the tea will fit, allowing for approximately an additional ½ serving. Sweeten and/or add lemon to taste. A rule of thumb when preparing fresh brewed iced tea is to increase the strength of hot tea since it will be poured over ice and diluted. (Note: Some luxury quality teas may turn cloudy when poured over ice. This is a sign of luxury quality and nothing to worry about!)
FOOD SAFETY ADVISORY: We strongly recommend using filtered or freshly drawn cold water brought to a rolling boil when brewing all types of tea. Today's water has been known to carry viruses, parasites and bacteria. Boiling the water will kill these elements and reduce the potential incidence of water-borne illnesses.
RECOMMENDATION: We recommend the use of our '1 Cup of Perfect Tea' measuring spoon for best results. Please contact Metropolitan Tea to place an order.
ANTIOXIDANT BENEFIT: For a greater antioxidant benefit brew longer and use more tea.
