Blend ・ Prince of Wales
Prince of Wales
A light and elegant blend based on Keemun.
- Leaf
- China (primarily Keemun)
- Liquor color
- Bright Amber
- How to enjoy
- Best enjoyed straight
About Prince of Wales
This historic blend is said to have been created in 1921 for the British Prince of Wales (later Edward VIII). It features a base of Chinese tea centered around Keemun, characterized by its light and smoky elegance. With a gentle astringency, it's best enjoyed straight to savor its aroma.
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.
A general guide to brewing black tea. Adjust to the tea and your taste.