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Smoky Pines

Smoky Pines

Regular price $12.00 USD
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she's a smoky one!

Smoky Pines is a bold Lapsang Souchong, a pinewood-smoked black tea from the legendary Wuyi Mountains in Fujian. Perfect for smoky scotch or bourbon fans– it’s all about that smoky aroma, with a burst of orange sweetness and a malty finish. Great hot or iced, or with a spot of mylk!

Sip slowly & savor!

notes

AROMA / sweet incense - honey
FLAVOR / orange - cocoa - malt
OXIDATION / high
CUP FEEL / medium

Brew Guide

SINGLE STEEP

2 g / 2 tsp tea
240 ml / 8 oz water @ 195°F / 90°C
4 minutes

MULTIPLE STEEPS

2 g / 2 tsp tea
120 ml / 4 oz water @ 195°F / 90°C
1 minute + 20 seconds each additional brew for up to 5 brews

1st Brew - 1:00 min
2nd Brew - 1:20 min
3rd Brew - 1:40 min
4th Brew - 2:00 min
5th Brew - 2:20 min

Feel free to enjoy each steep on its own to appreciate how the flavor evolves, or stack (combine) multiple steeps to savor the harmony of all the brews together.

Water matters!

Quality water is just as important as quality tea when it comes to your brew. Here's what we recommend:

  • Filtered Water - standard home filtration systems, Brita, Hydros, you name it. Filter that isht!
  • Spring Water - have access to bottled spring water, or have an actual clear spring by where you live? Try brewing with spring water and unlock unique sweetness in your cup!
  • Reverse Osmosis - RO filtration systems are standard for tea and coffee shops, and provide the most consistently great water for brewing any of your favorite drinks. For your home, counter-top as well as below-the-counter systems are great to help step up your water game!
  • Customized Recipes - are you a budding scientist? Check out custom water recipe kits like Lotus and Third Wave Water

Local Pickup

If you’re local to the State College area, we’ve partnered with Chew Chew Bun as our official pickup location! Chew Chew Bun is a locally owned Taiwanese bakery + coffee shop in the heart of the downtown area (115 E. Beaver Ave.)

Tea is that much better with delicious pastries, so be sure to pick up some noms with your order!

The pickup tray is on top of the pastry case on the left side of the counter. Look for your name and order number!

Chew Chew Bun Pickup Spot | Downtown State College
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