Colombian Roasted Needles Organic Black Tea
From the mountainous region of Colombia, in an area steeped in biodiversity, along the western slope of the Andes, is the Bitaco tea estate. The gentle mist from the mountains, rich soil, and ample rainfall all stimulate the growth of the tea bushes, producing a tea with unique characteristics.
Bitaco Tea owns over 200 acres of tea plants that are cultivated at over 6,000 feet above sea level in the region of Choco. This region enjoys a high rainfall and has exceptional biodiversity. The tea gardens are located next to a thriving, protected rain forest, the Bitaco Regional Forest Reserve, where there is a wide diversity of flora and fauna: 256 bird species, 28 amphibian species, 23 reptile species and 772 species of plants. The garden, located near the Equator, enjoys a consistent climate which results in a bountiful production of tasty, delicate tea-tips that are picked and processed throughout the year.
Bitaco Tea not only cultivates exceptional teas, they also are committed to their community. They created the Agricola Himalaya Foundation to develop and improve programs focusing on education, especially for local children. Activities focus on the improvement of infrastructure, recreational opportunities, local culture and access to technology.
This exceptional tea is crafted from stalks and leaf midveins sorted during the black tea processing of finely plucked leaves. After sorting, the tea stalks and midveins are drum-roasted at 400°F to enhance their rich, toasty character. When brewed, the amber colored cup yields notes of medium roasted coffee, dark chocolate, caramel, and dried dates. It has the body coffee lovers crave and the complexity tea drinkers appreciate.
Brew tea at 212º - steep for 3 minutes.
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