LE1309 LAPSANG SOUCHONG BUTTERFLY #1 CHINA BLACK TEA PRIMARY NOTES: Category: (CB): China Black Tea Variety: Pure Fujian Lapsang Souchong Grade(s): Special Leaf Lapsang Souchong | SBOPF (Special Broken Orange Pekoe Fannings) Packing: Loose Tea: 20 year shelf-life Garden-Fresh MAAVP* Tea Bags/Classic: 10 year shelf-life Garden-Fresh MAAVP* Tea Bags/Pyramid: 2 year shelf-life† * Metropolitan Advanced Atmospheric Vacuum Pack † 2 year shelf life is due to the biodegradability of the tea bag material. PRODUCT CODES AVAILABLE: Note: Sizes may change - please go to www.metrotea.com On-Line catalog for the latest information. Loose Tea Tea Bags / Pyramid Tea Bags / Classic 41CB 513 ** 100 g/3.5 oz TYX5 CB 513 50 tea bags T2X6 CB 513 60 tea bags Q3CB 513 ** 3 g/0.106 oz TYC2 CB 513 200 tea bags T2C5 CB 513 500 tea bags ** Exception: Vacuum nitrogen flush TYM3 CB 513 3000 tea bags T2M4 CB 513 4000 tea bags packing – 8 year shelf life A2CB 513 250 gram/0.55 lb A5CB 513 500 gram/1.1 lb ABCB 513 2 kg / 4.4 lb AYCB 513 16 kg / 35.2 lb L.U.D.I.F.Y. 500 gram/1.1lb 1 kg/2.2 lb 2 kg/4.4 lb 16 kg / 35.2 lb CUPPING NOTES: Cup Characteristics: A superior leaf Lapsang Souchong offering a crisp character with the remarkable and heady aroma of an oak fire. Certainly a unique tea. Infusion: Tending bright with reddish hues. Pairing Suggestions: Baklava, Salty and Spicy dishes, Muenster cheese, Gorgonzola cheese. Food Use Suggestions: Lapsang’s smoky flavor may also be used to add a distinctive tang to a variety of savory culinary creations. For example, when added to mayonnaise Lapsang Souchong gives an appropriate flavor for a smoked turkey sandwich. Lapsang Souchong imparts a smoky flavor to oven roasted meat even when the oven is kept at a temperature low enough to achieve a tender roast. ORIGIN NOTES: Small Batch Blended and Packed in Canada at The Metropolitan Tea Company. HACCP Certified. Loose Tea & Pyramid Tea Bags Ingredients from: China Region(s): Fujian Province - Xingchun region Shipping Port(s): Fuzhou Grade Composition: Special Leaf Lapsang Souchong Growing Altitudes: 1500 – 4900 feet above sea level Manufacture Type(s): Orthodox (Traditional leafy), Small batch crafted. Seasonality: Seasonal quality (Mar. – Apr. growth) Classic Tea Bags Ingredients from: China Region(s): Fujian Province - Xingchun region Shipping Port(s): Fuzhou Grade Composition: SBOPF (Special Broken Orange Pekoe Fannings) Growing Altitudes: 1500 – 4900 feet above sea level Manufacture Type(s): Orthodox (Traditional leafy), Small batch crafted. Seasonality: Seasonal quality (Mar. – Apr. growth) MORE ABOUT LAPSANG SOUCHONG BUTTERFLY #1: This special smoked tea has a distinctive flavor sometimes referred to as tarry, and is a special tea from Fujian province. The Fukienese word ‘souchong’ means sub variety - that is a sub variety of other black teas from the Wuyi Mountains of Fujian. When Lapsang Souchong was first exported to western European countries and became famous on the international markets - it was no doubt due to the distinct aroma and flavor. Interestingly the best Lapsang is produced in the nature preserve located in the Wuyi Mountains where the high mountains with thick pine forests and heavy mist provide the ideal environment for growing top quality tea. Legend claims that the smoking process was discovered by accident. During the Qing dynasty, an army unit passing through Xingcun (Star Village) camped in a tea factory filled with fresh leaves awaiting processing. When the soldiers left and the workers could get back into the premises, they realized that to arrive at market in time, it was too late to dry the leaves in the usual way. So they lit open fires of pinewood to hasten the drying. Not only did the tea reach the market in time, but also the smoked pine flavor created a sensation! The method of production is as follows: The leaves are first withered over fires of pine or cypress wood. After pan-frying and rolling, they are presses into wooden barrels and covered with cloth to ferment until they give off a pleasant fragrance. The leaves are fired again and rolled into taut strips. Then they are placed in bamboo baskets and hung on wooden racks over smoking pine fires to dry and absorb the smoke flavor. When finished they are thick, glossy black strips, and produce a dark red beverage with a unique aroma and taste. It is generally consumed with sugar or milk. Depending upon one’s palate the taste can be light and intriguing or it can be heavy and overpowering. Lapsang Souchong is best described as an acquired taste. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS: Luxury Ingredients (Loose Tea and Pyramid Tea Bags): Black tea Luxury Ingredients (Tea Bag /Classic): Black tea Food Safety: HACCP - Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points GMP – Good Manufacturing Processes C-TPAT – Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism Allergens: Nuts: No Gluten: No Wheat: No Sulfites: No Soy Lecithin: No Crustacea: No Eggs: No Milk or dairy: No • Packed at a factory that has a HACCP certified allergen control program. • Packed at a factory that has nuts on the premises Caffeine: Caffeine content: Medium This tea contains natural caffeine found in the L. Camellia Sinensis family. A cup of black tea steeped in boiled water for 5 minutes will contain between 27 to 35 mg of caffeine – about the same amount as an equal serving of Coca-Cola **. An equal sized cup of coffee will contain between 80 – 100 mg of caffeine. Caffeine quickly becomes soluble in very hot water. If you wish to reduce the caffeine level in this tea, briefly rinsing the tea leaves in extremely hot water will reduce the caffeine content between 25-50% with only a minor effect on taste. ** As reported by Health Canada Est. Antioxidant Guide: Antioxidant Content: Low: <5.00% polyphenols by dry weight. Note: The longer you steep your tea the more polyphenols will be extracted. (Test results based on 5 minutes steeping time. Polyphenol percentages may fluctuate with lot, grade of tea, testing method, temperature of water and freshness of tea) Food Standards: This tea meets or exceeds the food safety compliance standards covering microbiological activity, heavy metals and pesticide MRL’s for the European Union, Japan, Canada, USA and all other major tea importing countries. Product Assurance: All the ingredients used in this tea are commonly used in teas and other foods. Radiation Statement: This tea is not irradiated in any form. GMO Statement: This product is not made with any elements that might be Genetically Modified. Environment Statement #1: This tea comes from tea estates that undertake responsible land-use practices. Tea estate land not used for tea cultivation or worker vegetable gardens, remains in its natural state or has been reforested as part of the estate’s managed-forest program. Environment Statement #2: Metropolitan Tea Company created its own carbon-offset program by purchasing 200 acres of land. This land contains 80 acres of wetland maintaining a healthy home for more than 50 different species of amphibians, reptiles, fish, songbirds and migrating waterfowl; 80 acres of mature hardwood forest for an immediate carbon-offset and 40 acres of pastureland which was reforested in 2011 with more than 25,000 native trees. Environment Statement #3: October 2012 – Metropolitan Tea Company Ltd. is commissioning its own 500 kwh solar array constructed on its factory roof. Environment Statement #4: January 2011 – Metropolitan Tea Company Ltd. is carbon neutral. Commencing October 2012 Metropolitan Tea Company Ltd. is carbon negative. NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION: Canada per 175 ml - % of Daily Values Calories 0 Fat 0g 0 % Sodium 2mg 0 % Carbohydrate 1g 0 % Protein 0.1g Not a significant source of fat, saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, dietary fiber, sugars, vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium and iron. USA Serving size 1 teabag or 2.5g of loose tea. Makes 8 fl oz or 240ml Amount per Serving, Calories: 0 Cal. Percent of Daily Value Fat 0g 0 % Sodium 2mg 0 % Carbohydrate 1g 0% Protein 0.1g Not a significant source of fat, saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, dietary fiber, sugars, vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium and iron. UK 100 ml tea infusion *(no milk) typically gives you: Energy 2kJ less than 1kcal Protein 0.1g Carbohydrate trace : of which come from sugars: trace Fat trace : of which come saturated fats: trace Fibre 0g Sodium trace Per serving of 200ml (1 cup) 1 Calorie 0g Fat Per serving of 170ml tea infusion and 30ml semi-skimmed milk 14 Calories 0.5g Fat * Based on tea brewed with freshly boiled water for 3 minutes. PRODUCT CREDENTIALS: Organic Credentials This tea is a non-organic conventional tea packed at The Metropolitan Tea Company. Metropolitan Tea Company Ltd. is a certified organic tea handler. Go to www.metrotea.com for the most recent copy of our organic certificate. Social Credentials: 100% of the tea comes from tea estates certified by: - Metropolitan Tea global audit program BREWING RECOMMENDATIONS – 1 cup; 230-280ml, 8-10 fl oz): Weaker Tea: ¾ teaspoon (1.7 gr. / 0.06 oz.) Regular Strength Tea: 1 teaspoon (2.2 gr. / 0.08 oz.) Stronger Tea: 1 ½ teaspoon (3.0 gr. / 0.11 oz.) Sugg. Brewing Temp: 100’C / 212’F Sugg. Brewing Time: Weaker < 3 min. / Regular Strength 4-5 min. / Stronger > 6-8 min* Sugar: To taste if desired Milk: To taste if desired Lemon: To taste if desired Fresh Mint Sprig: Not recommended Energy Saving Tip: Don’t over-fill your kettle. Boil only the water you need for the amount of tea you are serving.