Tea

Ontdek de wereld van thee

In deze cadeaubox van De Eenhoorn zitten drie verschillende soorten losse thee. Elk zakje bevat 10 gram losse thee. Een prachtig cadeau om een theeliefhebber mee te verrassen of de ideale manier om kennis te maken met onze verschillende theesoorten. Om de twee maand lanceren wij een cadeaubox met nieuwe theesoorten en zijn er twee verschillende varianten te bestellen.

Cadeaubox - I

• Xiu Qiu - Jasmijn
  zoet, zijdezacht en bloemig met fijne fruitige tonen met verrassend frisse nasmaak
• Qi Hong Gong Fu - Zwart
  wijnachtig karakter met de geur van rauwe cacaobonen en fruitige tonen
• Pu Er 1992B - Pu Er
  dichte, rijke structuur met krachtige tonen van boomschors, veen en kamfer

Cadeaubox - II

• Teng Chong Xiao Rong - Groen
  zuiver, verleidelijk met delicate tonen van abrikozen en zoete jonge erwten
• Si Ji Chun - Oolong
  zijdezacht met tonen van kamperfoelie, honing, vanille en geroosterde granen
• Lapsang - Gerookt
  zacht, zoet en vol met een duidelijk maar elegante hint van rook

A pleasant, slightly sweet, delicate tea, reminiscent of apricot with a floral fragrance. The tea has a long aftertaste and clears the mouth. Even if this tea is strong, the taste remains fine. The color of the tea remains light.

The China White Monkey is a white tea from China. This tea is produced at the Qingshan plantation in Fujian province. This province has a warm and temperate climate with a lot of rain, even in the driest month. The name China White Monkey derives from the fluffy, curled leaves which resemble the legs of the Chinese white monkey.

A white tea is an unfermented tea. As soon as the first buds start growing in early spring, they are immediately picked. Sunlight and temperature affect the character of the tea. For example, a late harvest can give a very different tea than an early harvest. After picking, the leaves are spread out to allow them to dry in the open air. This is called fading. After this process the leaves are steamed and ground. Finally, the leaves still have to dry.

A sweet tea with notes of honey and yellow fruit and a hint of liquorice in its aroma. This tea tastes great with chocolate, sweet dishes and beef broth. This tea is nice as iced tea.

The Dian Hong Mao Feng is a black tea from China. The tea grows at a high location in the Himalayan Mountains and is grown at a plantation in the province of Yunnan. Here it is grown according to traditional methods and especially selected by Madame Tseng for De Eenhoorn. The name of the tea means Black Hair Point from Yunnan.

A black tea is a fully fermented tea. The plant has black leaves with bright yellow tips. After harvesting these leaves, they are dried in the air. This is called fading or withering. As soon as the leaves are flexible enough to be processed, they are rolled by hand. The oxidation or fermentation process begins. After rolling, these leaves have to ferment for a few hours to get a good taste and color. To prevent rotting, the leaves are also baked in a hot air oven in the end.

The China White Monkey is a white tea from Hunan, South-East China. In the first days of spring, they harvest the first tea buds by hand. The tea has a delicate character, is energy-healing, pleasant, light and with sweet notes of white fruit.

You can drink this tea between the courses of a dinner. The tea makes the mouth clean and calm to welcome the next course. 

Brewing:

	4-5 gram
	0,5 liter water
	75º C
	2-3 minutes

Bai Mu Dan is a clean, subtle and fresh white tea with an aroma of flowers and fruits. The tea is from Fuijan, China and can only be harvested in the early spring when the sun is low and the dew is still on the fields. 

Tip: Bai Mu Dan is mainly suitable for drinking between the courses of a dinner. This tea makes the mouth clean and calm, so you can welcome the next taste sensation. The tea is energy-restoring, for a tired mind. 

Brewing method:

	4-5 gram
	0,5 liter water
	75º C
	2-3 minutes

A fresh green tea with a taste of fine herbs and a touch of young vegetables and seaweed. It also contains a little hint of citrus fruit. The tea is delicious with every meal, but tastes particularly good with fish dishes.

The Mao Feng is a green tea from China. The color of the tea is a bright green color. It is harvested in the early spring on the Qingshan plantation in Hunan province. Here they are produced according to traditional methods and handmade. Hunan is located in the south of China.

A green tea is an unfermented tea. Only the buds and first two leaves are picked, this can be done several times per season, but each picking is different. After picking and fading the leaves, they are immediately steamed or cooked to prevent oxidation and to preserve the green color of the leaves. After this process, the leaves go through large rollers to break them. After this the leaves have to be dried and sorted out.

A fresh green tea with a taste of fine herbs and a touch of young vegetables and seaweed. It also contains a little hint of citrus fruit. The tea is delicious with every meal, but tastes particularly good with fish dishes.

The Mao Feng is a green tea from China. The color of the tea is a bright green color. It is harvested in the early spring on the Qingshan plantation in Hunan province. Here they are produced according to traditional methods and handmade. Hunan is located in the south of China.

A green tea is an unfermented tea. Only the buds and first two leaves are picked, this can be done several times per season, but each picking is different. After picking and fading the leaves, they are immediately steamed or cooked to prevent oxidation and to preserve the green color of the leaves. After this process, the leaves go through large rollers to break them. After this the leaves have to be dried and sorted out.

A fresh, floral and fruity tea with a scent of orchids changed with an aroma of sweet peas. There is also a taste of apricot in the tea. The tea has a pure taste and no trace of bitterness. A tea for real green tea lovers.

The Teng Chong Xué Rong is a green tea from China. It is grown in the province of Yunnan, according to traditional methods and especially selected by Madame Tseng. This province has a mountainous landscape.

A green tea is an unfermented tea. For this green tea only the buds and upper leaves of the tea plant are used. These leaves can be picked several times per season, but each picking will be different because of the weather influences. After picking and fading the leaves, they are steamed or cooked to prevent oxidation or fermentation and to preserve the green color. After this, the leaves are pulled through a roller to break. After this process they still need to dry.

A fresh, floral and fruity tea with a scent of orchids changed with an aroma of sweet peas. There is also a taste of apricot in the tea. The tea has a pure taste and no trace of bitterness. A tea for real green tea lovers.

The Teng Chong Xué Rong is a green tea from China. It is grown in the province of Yunnan, according to traditional methods and especially selected by Madame Tseng. This province has a mountainous landscape.

A green tea is an unfermented tea. For this green tea only the buds and upper leaves of the tea plant are used. These leaves can be picked several times per season, but each picking will be different because of the weather influences. After picking and fading the leaves, they are steamed or cooked to prevent oxidation or fermentation and to preserve the green color. After this, the leaves are pulled through a roller to break. After this process they still need to dry.

A tea with a scent of flowers, vegetables, fruit and herbs. Hints of orchids and violins in combination with vegetable, fruity and spicy notes. You can even taste a hint of cardamom and fennel.

The Qi Lan is an oolong tea from China and is also called a blue-green tea. This tea is produced in the province of Guangdong. Here it is grown according to traditional methods and especially selected by Madame Tseng for De Eenhoorn.

An oolong is a half fermented tea. This plant has large rolled blue-green leaves. After picking, these leaves are spread out in the sun to dry for withering. The leaves are regularly shaken and rolled by hand, to break the edges. Oxidation or fermentation will take place at these spots. As soon as the edges of the leaves turn red, the leaves are cooked for 15 minutes in a pan on the fire. This ensures that the fermentation process stops and a beautiful oolong will exist.

A tea with an aroma of white blossoms such as acacia, magnolia and prunes. Also, a light honey scent can be discovered. The aftertaste is subtle and delicate. This tea will make it look like spring every time.

The Cui Yu is an oolong tea from Taiwan and is also called a blue-green tea. This tea comes from an exclusive Taiwan teagarden in the Alishan Mountains. Here it is grown according to traditional methods and especially selected by Madame Tseng for De Eenhoorn.

An oolong is a half fermented tea. This tea has an oxidation of 25%. This plant has large leaves that are rolled and can be picked from late May to mid-August. After the harvest, these are spread out in the sun to wither. The leaves are regularly shaken and rolled by hand, to break the edges. At these places oxidation will start. As soon as the edges of the leaves turn red, they are cooked for 15 minutes in a pan. This will stop the process of fermenting.

A tea with an aroma of yellow flowers, like honeysuckle, mimosa and lily. The tea tastes like fruit, honey, vanilla and roasted grains. It tastes good with sweet old cheese and spicy food, like a curry.

The Si Ji Chun is an oolong tea from Taiwan and is also called a blue-green tea. This tea comes from an exclusive tea garden in the high mountains of Taiwan. Here it is grown according to traditional methods and especially selected by Madame Tseng for De Eenhoorn. The name of the tea means four seasons, because it can be produced in every season with the same quality.

An oolong is a half fermented tea. This tea has an oxidation of 35%. The plant has bright green leaves. After harvest, the leaves are spread out in the sun to wither. They are regularly shaken and rolled by hand to break the edges. Oxidation will take place at these spots. As soon as the edges turn red, they are cooked in a pan on the fire for 15 minutes to stop the fermentation.

A tea with an aroma of yellow flowers, like honeysuckle, mimosa and lily. The tea tastes like fruit, honey, vanilla and roasted grains. It tastes good with sweet old cheese and spicy food, like a curry.

The Si Ji Chun is an oolong tea from Taiwan and is also called a blue-green tea. This tea comes from an exclusive tea garden in the high mountains of Taiwan. Here it is grown according to traditional methods and especially selected by Madame Tseng for De Eenhoorn. The name of the tea means four seasons, because it can be produced in every season with the same quality.

An oolong is a half fermented tea. This tea has an oxidation of 35%. The plant has bright green leaves. After harvest, the leaves are spread out in the sun to wither. They are regularly shaken and rolled by hand to break the edges. Oxidation will take place at these spots. As soon as the edges turn red, they are cooked in a pan on the fire for 15 minutes to stop the fermentation.

De Beaute Academique is een oolong thee afkomstig uit Taiwan. De berghellingen waar deze thee op groeit zijn zo steil dat de thee alleen met hand geoogst kan worden. De thee is vol en warm van smaak met tonen van honing, karamel, geroosterde granen en bruine suiker.

Drinkadvies: fijn op ieder moment van de dag, maar vooral na een flinke inspanning. Rijk van smaak en zeer geschikt als basis voor ijsthee. 

Zetadvies:

	4-5 gram
	0,5 liter zacht water
	90-95º C
	2-3 minuten laten trekken

Het blad kan meerdere malen worden opgeschonken.

A tea with a scent of flowers and sweet tropical fruit. The tea tastes like coconut, red grapefruit and honey. It has a long and pure aftertaste.

The Dong Ding is an oolong tea from Taiwan and is also called a blue-green tea. This tea is produced in teagardens in the Dong Ding Mountains of the region Nan Tou. Here it is grown according to traditional methods and especially selected by Madame Tseng for De Eenhoorn.

An oolong is a half fermented tea. This plant has large rolled blue-green leaves. After picking, these leaves are spread out in the sun to dry and wither. The leaves are regularly shaken and rolled by hand, to break the edges. At these places Oxidation or fermentation will start. As soon as the edges of the leaves turn red, they are cooked in a pan for 15 minutes. This ensures that the fermentation process stops and a beautiful oolong is created.

A subtle black tea with an aroma of bergamot, a citrus from southern Italy. A refreshing tea with a light citrus taste. You can drink this tea perfectly in the afternoon or after the meal. You can drink this tea with milk and / or sugar or in summer as iced tea.

The Earl Gray is a black tea from China. It can no longer be ignored from the tea world. It is the best-known flavored tea in the world. However Earl Grey tea is mostly made from Indian tea or tea from Sri Lanka, this tea comes from China.

A Black tea is a fully fermented tea. The plant has small black leaves. The tips of the leaf buds are picked together with two leaves. After harvesting, the leaves have to dry in the air. Then the leaves are rolled by hand to release the enzymes and start the oxidation. This creates the final color and taste of the tea. After rolling, the tea must oxidize for a few hours, before they get baked in a hot air oven.

A subtle black tea with an aroma of bergamot, a citrus from southern Italy. A refreshing tea with a light citrus taste. You can drink this tea perfectly in the afternoon or after the meal. You can drink this tea with milk and / or sugar or in summer as iced tea.

The Earl Gray is a black tea from China. It can no longer be ignored from the tea world. It is the best-known flavored tea in the world. However Earl Grey tea is mostly made from Indian tea or tea from Sri Lanka, this tea comes from China.

A Black tea is a fully fermented tea. The plant has small black leaves. The tips of the leaf buds are picked together with two leaves. After harvesting, the leaves have to dry in the air. Then the leaves are rolled by hand to release the enzymes and start the oxidation. This creates the final color and taste of the tea. After rolling, the tea must oxidize for a few hours, before they get baked in a hot air oven.

A fresh, spicy tea with notes of citrus fruit and pink pepper. This tea is best when it is drunk pure.

The Darjeeling Snowview is a black tea from India. The tea is grown on a plantation in Darjeeling in Northwest India in the Himalayas. This village is surrounded by 20,000 hectares of tea plantations. The plantation is located at an altitude of 2200 meters. The tea plant is descended from the Camellia Sinensis which is better resistant for the climate in the high mountains. Darjeeling tea is considered the best, most prestigious, rarest black tea in the world. The leaves are picked by hand. About 2000 leaves are needed for one hundred grams of tea.

A black tea is a fully fermented tea. The Darjeeling can be harvested twice, a first picking "First Flush" and a second picking "Second Flush". This tea is from the second harvest. After the harvest, the leaves are laid to dry and rolled by hand. This is how the oxidation process begins. After a few hours of fermentation, the leaves will get baked in a hot air oven.

A fresh, spicy tea with notes of citrus fruit and pink pepper. This tea is best when it is drunk pure.

The Darjeeling Snowview is a black tea from India. The tea is grown on a plantation in Darjeeling in Northwest India in the Himalayas. This village is surrounded by 20,000 hectares of tea plantations. The plantation is located at an altitude of 2200 meters. The tea plant is descended from the Camellia Sinensis which is better resistant for the climate in the high mountains. Darjeeling tea is considered the best, most prestigious, rarest black tea in the world. The leaves are picked by hand. About 2000 leaves are needed for one hundred grams of tea.

A black tea is a fully fermented tea. The Darjeeling can be harvested twice, a first picking "First Flush" and a second picking "Second Flush". This tea is from the second harvest. After the harvest, the leaves are laid to dry and rolled by hand. This is how the oxidation process begins. After a few hours of fermentation, the leaves will get baked in a hot air oven.

A sweet, spicy, earthy tea with a slight smoky taste. The tea provides a full mouth feel.

The Yunnan is a black tea from China. It is grown on the Dongzhai biologic tea plantation in the province of Yunnan. The variety of this tea is a hybrid of Sinensis and Assamica. Although the tea is hand-picked, the fermentation process takes place mechanically. For this tea a combination of a bud with two leaves is always picked.

A black tea is a fully fermented tea. After the harvest, these leaves are spread out to dry in the air to get rid of most moisture. Once the leaves are flexible enough, they are rolled by hand to release the enzymes for the fermentation process. This is important for a good color and taste of the tea. After this process, the leaves must ferment for several hours. The color of the buds will change into gold and orange during this process. Finally, the leaves are baked in hot air ovens to prevent rotting.