Name: Colombian Leafy Black Organic Tea - WS
Brand: Agricola Himalaya S.A.
SKU: T1014 4TIN
Price: 16.6 USD
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4 Ounce Tin

1 Pound

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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. See more at: Agricola Himalaya Foundation

These large, twisted leaves, when steeped, yield a cup that is sweet and mellow with a soft fruity character at the end of each sip.

Brew tea at 200-212º - steep for 3 minutes.

Click here to see a great video about Bitaco Colombian tea!

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This is a very good tea to know if you enjoy Orange Pekoes. It reminds this amatuer of S&V Ceylon Orange Pekoe, but it's not brassy or bold. The translucent amber color is striking.

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I found this tea to be simple, dry, and woody, much like the teas grown in NC. Better than bagged teas, but my first foray into Columbian teas left me relatively unimpressed. If that flavor is something you enjoy however, this is definitely a step above the aforementioned American tea. Worth trying a 1 oz package to try it out, but otherwise I'd look at others.

Smooth any-time cup

This Organic Leafy Black Colombian Tea has become my favorite any-time cup to brew. The taste is mellow, slightly floral, and exceptionally well-rounded. It is very forgiving to over-steeping (a crime I am often guilty of), and finishes beautifully with just a splash of milk. I prefer this whole leaf variety to the Colombian Wiry 2 for the subtle flavors, and less of the in-your-face maltyness of the Wiry 2.

This has the same flavor profile as a Taiwan Ruby black tea.

I'm pleased to see S&V selling Bitaco's teas because I remember someone on Steepster said they are difficult to find. So now there is another source to buy them. I tried this tea a couple times before and I just wasn't loving the flavor results, probably because I wasn't steeping it the ideal way or I just don't love lighter flavored teas. Steeping it this way, I think this tastes exactly like a Ruby black tea - it has a flavor like the almond nougat within a chocolate truffle or marzipan. It's interesting that the Ruby teas are from Taiwan and this is from Columbia, so it certainly isn't sourced from the same area. I don't think I was tasting that it was like a Ruby tea in past steeps, so using this many leaves must cause those flavors to appear. I'm very glad I didn't steep this many leaves any hotter or longer, because it was a touch overdone like this, though not enough to ruin it. I do like it with this many leaves, but that also might end up being pricey every time. The second steep was starchy and had more of a bread flavor. Looking forward to trying the other Bitaco teas! Steep #1 // 2 teaspoons for not quite full mug // 17 minutes after boiling // 2 minute steep Steep #2 // 5 minutes after boiling // 3-4 minute steep

Another nice Colombian tea

The main difference between this and the other Colombian black (unflavored) teas is that this one is whole leaf. It brews a smooth cup of tea, but I had trouble tasting how the whole leaves added to its flavour, except perhaps for a 'vegetal' note. Therefore, while I like this tea, I think I will stick with the 'tippy' and 'twisted' type Colombian teas Simpson & Vail sells.

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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. See more at: Agricola Himalaya Foundation

These large, twisted leaves, when steeped, yield a cup that is sweet and mellow with a soft fruity character at the end of each sip.

Brew tea at 200-212º - steep for 3 minutes.

Click here to see a great video about Bitaco Colombian tea!

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