Java BOP1 Pasir Malang – Black Tea
The most populated island in the world and one of the most attractive tourist destinations – Java is famous for its volcanoes, national park, water palace, bird market and temples. And what about the tea? They don't produce much of it, but it's in good quality. Those who have had the opportunity to taste it compare Javanese tea to second-harvest Darjeeling. It's full-bodied, spicy and pleasantly fragrant.
Shipping methods
| Nizozemská pošta HD - zásilkovna | Delivered by 7. 9. | 1,00 € |
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 DHL |
Delivered by 7. 9. | 4,90 € |
Ingredients
100 % Black teaBrew & Taste
Java BOP1 Pasir Malang infusion is a bright amber, its aroma is quite distinctive and the flavor full-bodied and just right with a spicy note and a slight touch of citrus.
Origins
If you are wondering what Pasir Malang is, it's a hill in the west of Java Island. If you can't find it, look south of Jakarta. After about 100km, you should reach the foot of Pasir Malang – but do not expect a steep mountain. It reaches 933m, is fairly densely populated, planted with crops and covered in natural tropical vegetation. The average annual temperature here is 21⁰C, with the warmest month being October.
It is also worth mentioning that the local black sand is the favorite of bonsai growers far and wide. It is added to the substrate or can be used to cover the soil surface. It not only looks nice but is also said to prevent weeds from overgrowing.
But back to the tea. It was brought to Java from China by the Dutch in the early 17th century. The reason was their desire to grow tea for export to their country, where it was extremely popular. It was not until 1830 that the first factory was built to process tea leaves. And tea plantations were on the decline after 1945 when Java became an independent country. At that time, farmers traded tea trees for apparently more profitable coffee trees.
Yet a few small tea plantations remain in Java. Harvesting and processing tea leaves is complicated by poor infrastructure, outdated technology and low wages. The leaves are plucked by hand, with most production destined for export.
Benefits of ingredients:
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
100 °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 boiled water (100°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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