Flavory ・ Montagne Bleue
Montagne Bleue
A mix of lavender and various fruit flavors.
- Leaf
- China and Ceylon
- Liquor color
- Dark Brown
- How to enjoy
- Best enjoyed as straight tea or iced tea
About Montagne Bleue
This flavored tea, meaning 'Blue Mountain', is characterized by a luxurious and complex aroma layered with the scent of lavender flowers and multiple fruits. It is perfect for a relaxing tea time or a visually appealing cup for entertaining guests. Note that this name is used as a product name by a specific manufacturer, and the composition and blend of aromas may vary by product (based on descriptions from the old TEA's BIBLE).
How to brew
Good tea comes down to three basics: the amount of leaves, fresh boiling water, and steeping time. Use about one teaspoon (3g) of leaves per cup, pour freshly boiled water at 95–100°C briskly over them, put the lid on the pot, and steep for 2.5–3 minutes. When the leaves circulate up and down in the pot (the 'jumping' effect), the aroma and flavor come out well.
- As a straight tea
- Enjoy the tea's natural aroma and liquor color. Steep for about 2.5–3 minutes; shorten it slightly if you find it too astringent. Pour out to the very last drop (the 'best drop') so the second cup keeps the same strength.
- As iced tea
- Brew strong with double the leaves, then pour all at once over a glass full of ice to chill it rapidly (the on-the-rocks method). Quick chilling prevents 'cream down' (the cloudiness that forms when tea cools) for a clear result.
A general guide to brewing black tea. Adjust to the tea and your taste.