China Black FOP Traditional Tea

This traditional black tea, originating in China, is incredibly popular and known for its smoothness. 

What does FOP mean?: FOP refers to the quality, or the grade of tea. Tea is graded based on leaf size and quality. Flowery Orange Pekoe (FOP) is a high-quality grade where the leaves are a bit longer and not as tightly rolled as Orange Pekoe (OP) or Pekoe (P), but still intact and without golden tips. Broken leaves with golden tips signify a lower grade.

Hot Brewing method: Start with 10 oz of fresh water. Use tea portions and brewing temperatures below.

Black Teas:

• • Amount - 1 teaspoon
  • Temperature- 200 - 212 F
  • Time - 3-5 min.                                

Iced Tea  - Double the amount of tea using the chart above. After brewing hot tea, immediately pour over a glass of ice. Add more ice if needed.                       

Storage - The best way to store tea is at room temperature in an airtight tea canister. Keep tea away from heat, light, air, and moisture.

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