Umi Tea Sets Blog – tagged "Tea Blends & Scented Teas"

by Tea Sets UmiJul 30, 2021

AUTHENTIC BLENDS

Creating the teas that many of us drink day by day involves a process of blending different varieties. In some cases, such as English Breakfast Tea, more than 10 different tea varieties are used to create the desired flavour. When tea taken from the same tea garden on different days is mixed,that is also called blending. The rationale for this activity is to ensure that the variety's hallmark quality and aroma are retained for the final product. WELL-KNOWN CLASSIC TEA BLENDS ENGLISH BREAKFAST TEA, without which an English breakfast would not be the same. This vigorous blend of black teas...

tea blends & scented teas

by UmiTea SetsJul 30, 2021

VARIATIONS ON A THEME

In addition to the traditional herbal and fruit infusions, tea makers have a long tradition of blending flavours to create bespoke teas. The result is a choice of tea for almost every occasion - whether the drinker wants to be woken up or sent off to sleep, have his or...

tea tea blends & scented teas

by UmiTea SetsJul 30, 2021

THE GOODNESS OF TEA

Tea has a well-established place in Chinese medicine, where it is used for healing and holistic treatments along with other natural ingredients like lime blossom, chamomile and fennel. As it happens, modem science supports the idea that tea can improve a person's health. Clinical studies in the United States, Asia,...

tea tea blends & scented teas

by UmiTea SetsJul 30, 2021

Infusing Modeling Scented Tea with Goblet

Preparation of tea sets / goblet, tea basinPreparation of water / about 100℃ boiling waterSelection of tea / Butterfly flower (modeling scented tea) 1. Prepare tea sets and butterfly flower. 2. Inject a small amount of hot water to the glass, turn the glass to scald it, and then pour...

tea tea blends & scented teas

by UmiTea SetsJul 30, 2021

Mint Tea, YIELDS 300 ML (1 1/4 CUPS)

1 1/2 teaspoons (7 ml) organic Chinese gunpowder green tea1 teaspoon (5 ml) granulated sugar1 large bunch fresh mint1 1/4 cups (300 ml) water 1. Heat a glass teapot. 2. Place the mint in the teapot and add the sugar 3. Place the tea in a tea strainer and rinse...

tea tea blends & scented teas

by UmiTea SetsJul 30, 2021

Iced Tea (Cold Infusion), YIELDS 4 CUPS (1 L)

1 orange, finely chopped1 small bunch fresh sweet mint8 teaspoons (40 ml) Assam or other tea5 teaspoons (25 ml) raw sugar20 green cardamom pods5 star aniseRose petals (optional)4 cups (1 L) cold water 1. Place all the ingredients in a large container and add the cold water.2. Cover and allow...

tea tea blends & scented teas

by UmiTea SetsJul 30, 2021

Indian Chai, YIELDS 4 CUPS (1 L)

2 cinnamon sticks1/2nutmeg seed12 green cardamom pods4 whole cloves2 cups 500 ml) boiling water1/2 inch (1.25 cm) piece ginger, freshly grated 8 teaspoons (40 ml) dark, full-bodied tea (such as Assam)2 cups (500 ml) milk8 teaspoons (40 ml) brown or granulated sugar 1. Crush the spices (except the ginger) with...

tea tea blends & scented teas

by UmiTea SetsJul 30, 2021

Ichigo Daifuku by Kazuyo Fukunishi, SERVES 8

8 cups (2 L) water3 ounces (90 g) mochiko (sweet rice flour)1 cup (250 ml) granulated sugar Cornstarch, as needed 8 strawberries3 ounces (90 g) anko or an (puree of adzuki beans cooked with sugar) 1. In a microwavable bowl, slowly pour the water over the mochiko, stirring constantly. Add...

tea tea blends & scented teas

by UmiTea SetsJul 30, 2021

Tomato Coulis with Sencha, YIELDS 1 CUP (250 M)

10 large ripe plum tomatoes Ice cubes.4 tablespoons (60 ml) olive oil.10 sprigs thyme.1 head garlic, separated into unpeeled cloves cut in half.Salt and pepper, to taste.1 cup (250 ml) water.8 teaspoons (40 ml) Sencha Haruno.1 1/2 teaspoons (7 ml) sugar.1 1/2 teaspoons (7 ml) salt. 1. It is important...

tea tea blends & scented teas

by UmiTea SetsJul 30, 2021

Strawberries with Jellied Matcha, MAKES 8 APPETIZERS

8 large strawberries.3 sheets gelatin.1 cup (250 ml) cold water, plus extra water for soaking.2 tablespoons (30 ml) powdered Matcha Suisen Wasabi paste to taste. 1. Slice each strawberry in half and cut a piece off the rounded side of each half so the pieces are flat on both sides....

tea tea blends & scented teas

by UmiTea SetsJul 30, 2021

Pork Flank Braised in Pu er Tea with a Concasse of Jerusalem Artichokes and Cloves, and a Chicory and Star Anise Emulsion by Stephane Modat, SERVES 4 TO 6

1 white onion, coarsely chopped.1 carrot coarsely chopped.1/2 garlic clove, coarsely chopped.1 leek .white part only, coarsely chopped.2 1/4 pounds (1 kg) fresh pork flank.1 teaspoon (5 ml) + 1 tablespoon (15 ml) butter or oil About 2 cups (500 ml) chicken stock.Salt and pepper to taste.2 teaspoons (10 ml)...

matcha tea tea tea blends & scented teas

by UmiTea SetsJul 30, 2021

Creamy Goat Milk, Matcha and White Chocolate Balls with Marjoram Macaroons, SERVES 6 TO 8

4 cups (1 L) whole goats milk.1/4 cup (60 ml) freshly shaved ginger. 2 1/2 cups (625 ml) confectioners' sugar.5 ounces (150 g) ground almonds.2 teaspoons (10 ml) ground marjoram.4 to 5 egg whites.2/3 cup (150 ml) white chocolate.1/2 cup (125 ml) cocoa butter.1 tablespoon (15 ml) Matcha tea. 1....

tea tea blends & scented teas

by UmiTea SetsJul 30, 2021

Tea-Flavored Panna Cotta BY JOSEE DI StASIO, SERVES 6

Panna cotta1 tablespoon (15 ml) gelatin2 tablespoons (30 ml) cold water.1 1/4 cups (310 ml) light (20%) or heavy (36%) cream.2 tablespoons (30 ml) jasmine or vanilla tea.1/2 cup (125 ml) granulated sugar. Tea Jelly2 cups (500 ml) water.4 teaspoons (20 ml) jasmine or Dong Ding wulong tea 2/3 cup...

tea tea blends & scented teas

by UmiTea SetsJul 30, 2021

Bowls of Choco-Chai, SERVES 6 TO 8

1 cup (250 ml) light cream (20%) or whole milk.4 tablespoons (60 ml) Camellia chai spice/tea mix.4 tablespoons (60 ml) brown or granulated sugar 6 ounces (180 g) semisweet choeptate.3 eggs 1. Bring the cream and chai to a boil. Add the sugar and stir to dissolve. Remove from the...

tea tea blends & scented teas

by UmiTea SetsJul 29, 2021

Scented Tea

The scented tea is a reprocessed tea made with the green tea, black tea, and oolong tea as the raw materials and by adding various scenting flowers. China scented tea is mainly produced in Fujian, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Guangxi, Sichuan, Anhui, Hunan, Jiangxi, Hubei, and Yunnan. The scented teas are usually...

tea tea blends & scented teas

by UmiTea SetsJul 29, 2021

Popular Teas and Tea Blends

With more than three thousand varieties of tea and countless combinations, your choice is staggering. Until recently, buying rare or single-garden teas was difficult, because most never reached your local marketplace. Times have changed, however, and so have the number of ways you and the tea merchant can search out...

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AUTHENTIC BLENDS

VARIATIONS ON A THEME

THE GOODNESS OF TEA

Infusing Modeling Scented Tea with Goblet

Mint Tea, YIELDS 300 ML (1 1/4 CUPS)

Iced Tea (Cold Infusion), YIELDS 4 CUPS (1 L)

Indian Chai, YIELDS 4 CUPS (1 L)

Ichigo Daifuku by Kazuyo Fukunishi, SERVES 8

Tomato Coulis with Sencha, YIELDS 1 CUP (250 M)

Strawberries with Jellied Matcha, MAKES 8 APPETIZERS

Pork Flank Braised in Pu er Tea with a Concasse of Jerusalem Artichokes and Cloves, and a Chicory and Star Anise Emulsion by Stephane Modat, SERVES 4 TO 6

Creamy Goat Milk, Matcha and White Chocolate Balls with Marjoram Macaroons, SERVES 6 TO 8

Tea-Flavored Panna Cotta BY JOSEE DI StASIO, SERVES 6

Bowls of Choco-Chai, SERVES 6 TO 8

Scented Tea

Popular Teas and Tea Blends