Harvest: Spring
Origin: Emei Mountain, Sichuan, China
Type: Herbal
Approximate Altitude: 1000m
A relatively undiscovered Chinese herb picked in Sichuan province, which is renowned for its calming properties and can help for those suffering from stress and hypertension. A great bedtime drink for those sensitive to caffeine.
Directions:
To brew Western style use 1 heaped teaspoon for every 350ml of water. Place tisane in a spacious filter and infuse in boiling water for about 1-2 minutes. Remove tisane from water to prevent stewing and save them for up to an hour to re-infuse. The temperature of water depends on the type of tisane but generally nearly boiling water is suitable for most tisanes. Can be infused up to 3 times simply by adding fresh water.
To brew Gong Fu style use 2 heaped teaspoons per 200ml of water and reduce your brewing to 15-30 seconds. The brew will become richer and release its flavour in stages for your enjoyment. You are not wasting the tisane because you can reinfuse the tea many times, just add about 10 seconds extra for each infusion.
Scent / Taste:
The luminous yellow liquor transforms from a bitter start to a sweet licorice finish in the mouth.
Contraindications:
Pregnant and breast feeding women may wish to seek further advice before regular consumption.
