Georgian Yellow Tea Mze
In the hills of the Guria region, the sun comes up in a golden embrace and the locals whisper stories of Mze – the glowing essence of tea gardens. It’s where this exceptional tea is grown. Mze tea entices your senses with a mild aroma and delicate taste that takes you straight to the sun-bathed Georgian meadows. This rare elixir is a tribute to the connection between the sky and earth in this mysterious corner of Georgia.
Shipping methods
| Nizozemská pošta HD - zásilkovna | Delivered by 23. 7. | 1,00 € |
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 DHL |
Delivered by 23. 7. | 4,90 € |
Ingredients
100 % Georgia Mze yellow teaBrew & Taste
Mze has a golden yellow color with honey-like reflections. The aroma is reminiscent of sunny meadows full of flowers and the taste is sweet like honey, with hints of citrus and nuts and a smooth, lasting finish. Each sip brings the taste of the sun's warmth and the gentle touch of Georgian hospitality.
Origins
Georgia was once the fourth largest tea producer in the world. Georgian tea was a part of every Soviet household, but after 1991, their tea industry collapsed. Today, however, Georgian farmers are finally returning to the tradition of tea farming. While they no longer grow tea on a large scale and prefer to focus on organic Chinese tea plants, smaller plantations and manual production are much more important to them than quantity.
The Guria region, where Mze comes from, is located in the west of the country near the Black Sea. It’s estimated that its name dates back to the 8th century and means "land of the restless or heart" in the local dialect. The climate in Guria is humid and subtropical. The average annual temperature is 12-14°C, so both summers and winters are mild. The region has warm sea air mixed with cool mountain air, which perfectly suits local tea plants.
The region's specialty is Camellia sinensis Kolkheti tea plants, named after Kolkheti National Park. This variety has special genes that are suitable for further breeding. They grow under paulownia trees, twenty-meter-tall trees with beautiful flowers that protect them from the wind and harsh sun. The ground is covered with forget-me-nots, and the locals call this combination of tea bushes, paulownia trees, and flowers Kesane.
The leaves are only picked when the humidity and temperature outside are right, otherwise the resulting tea would not be of sufficient quality. Pickers have to wait for the ideal moment, because yellow tea is very rare and its production is very complicated. It’s not like ordinary black or green tea: the leaves must undergo a special fermentation process, which takes longer and requires precise timing. It’s during this process that they acquire the golden color and delicate flavor that have made yellow tea so famous.
Camellia sinensis Kolkheti variety have also caught the attention of Scottish gin producers. They have enriched their special edition distilled with 12 plants with black tea from this variety. This gives the gin a light aroma of honey and apples.
Tea packaging preview
We pack our teas in a strong, zip-lock aluminum packet which allows you to easily re-seal its contents. This container protects the quality of the tea against humidity, light or foreign odors, all of which could noticeably affect the quality of the brew.
Preparation
70-80 °C
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2-3 minutes
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1 teaspoon for 150-200 ml
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Instructions for preparation
- Pour 150-200ml of water (70-80°C) per 1 teaspoon of tea.
- When brewing in a teapot, add 1 extra teaspoon.
- Covered, let steep for 2-3 minutes, then remove the strainer.
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