Flavory ・ Quartier Latin
Quartier Latin
Aroma of lavender.
- Leaf
- China and Ceylon
- Liquor color
- Deep Orange
- How to enjoy
- Best enjoyed as straight tea or iced tea
About Quartier Latin
Named after the student district of Paris, this flavored tea is characterized by its impressive lavender aroma. The herbal and calming scent makes it a perfect companion for reading or a relaxing time at the end of the day.
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.