Orange Pekoe tea is a grade for a black tea with specific leaf size. A tea is classified as an Orange Pekoe (OP grade) because it consists of top two leaves and a bud. Broken Orange Pekoe teas are medium grade leaves with smaller leaves than the OP. Broken Orange Pekoe tea is abbreviated as BOP and this grade is prevalent in Ceylon, Assam, Southern India, China and Java. The orange term is often mistaken for orange flavour, however it refers to the copper-orange color the leaf before drying. BOP is used in tea leaves or used as loose leaf tea.
Brewing Method
Brewing a cup of BOP tea is very simple. Fresh water and a teapot are two essentials for cooking a tea. Avoid hard water as essential flavours of tea may be lost. Correct temperature of water is important to boil the tea. Like most black teas, 1 tsp BOP should be directly infused into 6 ounces (175ml) of boiling water for 3-4 minutes at 180oF (80oC). Add sugar as per taste.

Storing Tea
Broken Orange Pekoe Tea should be stored in an airtight container to avoid light and moisture. Take care to keep the container in a cool, dry place and away from spices or flavouring agents because tea can absorb flavours. Store large quantities of tea in a master container and shift only small batches in the small dispensing container for daily use. Store BOP in the stainless steel container and ceramic container for better taste. Tea stored in a glass container may loose their flavour quicky because light decomposes flavour of the tea.

Super Red Dust Tea (SRD) is the grade of the black tea, consisting of tea particles that are left out after siftings of high grade teas. Like many other dust teas, SRD is used in tea bags and it produces flavour and colour, when dipped in the hot water. In and around India, dust teas are largely used in tea stalls, with SRD being one of the most used ones. When brewed for a long time, SRD dusts will produce bitter astringent brews. SRD tea possess a flavour profile that is meant for a strong brew to be consumed with sugar and milk.

Brewing Method
Fresh and clean water is the requisite for any tea. Filtered water is recommended for preparing tea. Most black black teas are brewed with boiling water. However, dust teas are steeped into the boiling water. Dust teas are packed in single use packets that are dipped in hot water or hot milk for immediate flavour and colour. At the end of the brewing time, the tea bags should be separated from milk and water, so that tea doesnt taste bitter and harsh. The tea bags are not fit for second brewing.

Storing Tea
Super Red Dust Tea is usually included in a tea bag and offered as a pack, so it is important to store them in an airtight container away from humidity, sunlight and odours to retain their freshness. Take care to store tea bags away from spices, flavouring agents, sunlight and moisture, as dust may absorb any of them and turn bland. Reseal the tea pack as soon as required tea bags are measured and steeped into the brewing vessel.

Fannings are grainy particles of tea leaves ( 1- 1.5mm) with coarse texture that are sorted out during manufacture of high grade teas and used in tea bags. Fannings with extremely particles are called dusts. Popular grades of Fanning tea are Golden Orange Fannings (GOF), Flowery Orange Fannings (FOF), Broken Orange Pekoe Fannings (BOPF ) and Flowery Broken Orange Pekoe Fannings (FBOPF). Fanning teas are used in tea stalls in India because they producestrong flavour.

Brewing Method

Fannings tea tips are used in tea bags and considered perfect for all those who love quick and brisk infusion. Most fanning tea bags produce strong flavour and can be sweetened with sugar as per the taste. Fanning tea bags are boiled with water that is brought to rolling boil. Begin with 1 tsp to 6-8Oz water (5g to 177-237ml) of water and boil for 3-5 minutes at 205F to 212F (96C to 100C).

Storing Tea

Fannings tea bags should be stored in an airtight container to maintain volatile oils, which may evaporate when exposed to sunlight or air. Like all other teas, keep away fannings from flavouring agents and spices. Do not refrigerate tea and avoid storing it in paper and plastic containers. Use tea within 1-2 years of purchase. Avoid buying large quantities of fanning as they lose their flavour and qualities over the time.

Kolukkumalai tea is term of tea sourced from Kolkkumalai the worlds highest tea plantation in Munnar ( 8199 ft MSL). Kolukkumalai teas are distinguished with their clean and medium toned fragrance. As with regular strong bodied Munnar teas with lively briskness, these Kolukkumalai teas appeal with their fruit hint and leaves lingering note of sweetness in the end. There are Fourtypes of Kolukkumalai teas available BOP, Loose Black Tea Leaves, Fanning TeaandSuper Red Dust Tea(SRD).

Brewing Method
Boiling water is the first step towards preparing the tea, unless you are preparing a white tea or green tea. For preparing green or white tea, avoid boiling water or boil the water and cool for 2-3 minutes. A reliable tea pot and fresh water are two essential requirements for making a perfect cup of tea. Pour hot water over tea leaves cover it and infuse till you get the desired taste or boil tea leaves along with water and strain it before serving. Different teas have different steeping times and if you steep longer the tea will taste bitter.

Storing Tea
Tea is a powerful beverage consumed for variety of taste and health related reasons. Tea ceases to be a power beverage, if it loses its flavour and taste. Fresh tea should always be stored in an airtight container and away from moisture, heat and light. Plastic tea containers are not recommended as they transfer odour to the tea and spoil its taste. Moisture and light are two biggest irritants to the tea, so they should be kept away.

Green tea is one of the most healthy and celebrated beverages known to the mankind, but second to water. Green tea is the traditional Chinese tea with oxidation between black and green ranging from 10% to 70%. The green tea is rich in catechin polyphenols such as epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) a powerful antioxidant known for destroying cancer cells. Today, green tea is used for fighting everything from cancer to depression to lowering cholesterol.

Brewing Method

Brewing green tea is easy. It doesnt require milk and sugar, as it should be enjoyed in its original taste. Green tea is sold as loose green teas or green tea bags. For brewing a perfect cup of green tea, water should be boiled to 156F to 180F (70C to 82C) depending on the variety of the tea chosen. You can boil the water and allow it to cool down for 2-4 minutes before steeping the green tea bags for 30 seconds to four minutes (as per the instructions given on tea packets). Green teas should be brewed in clay, ceramic, glass, or stainless steel teapots.

Storing Tea

Like regular teas, green teas should be stored in an airtight container because naturally occurring compounds may get oxidized by exposure to sunlight and air. Store the tea container in a dark and cool area in the cupboard, otherwise the flavours of the tea may disintegrate, when it comes in contact with light and heat. Green tea should be used within 2 months and unsued packets should be stored in the chest freezer. Avoid re-freezing the used green tea packets as it may dampen. Green tea should not be stored in plastic bags or Ziploc bags because they are not airtight.

Orange Pekoe tea is a grade for a black tea with specific leaf size. A tea is classified as an Orange Pekoe (OP grade) because it consists of top two leaves and a bud. Broken Orange Pekoe teas are medium grade leaves with smaller leaves than the OP. Broken Orange Pekoe tea is abbreviated as BOP and this grade is prevalent in Ceylon, Assam, Southern India, China and Java. The orange term is often mistaken for orange flavour, however it refers to the copper-orange color the leaf before drying. BOP is used in tea leaves or used as loose leaf tea.
Brewing Method
Brewing a cup of BOP tea is very simple. Fresh water and a teapot are two essentials for cooking a tea. Avoid hard water as essential flavours of tea may be lost. Correct temperature of water is important to boil the tea. Like most black teas, 1 tsp BOP should be directly infused into 6 ounces (175ml) of boiling water for 3-4 minutes at 180oF (80oC). Add sugar as per taste.

Storing Tea
Broken Orange Pekoe Tea should be stored in an airtight container to avoid light and moisture. Take care to keep the container in a cool, dry place and away from spices or flavouring agents because tea can absorb flavours. Store large quantities of tea in a master container and shift only small batches in the small dispensing container for daily use. Store BOP in the stainless steel container and ceramic container for better taste. Tea stored in a glass container may loose their flavour quicky because light decomposes flavour of the tea.

Super Red Dust Tea (SRD) is the grade of the black tea, consisting of tea particles that are left out after siftings of high grade teas. Like many other dust teas, SRD is used in tea bags and it produces flavour and colour, when dipped in the hot water. In and around India, dust teas are largely used in tea stalls, with SRD being one of the most used ones. When brewed for a long time, SRD dusts will produce bitter astringent brews. SRD tea possess a flavour profile that is meant for a strong brew to be consumed with sugar and milk.

Brewing Method
Fresh and clean water is the requisite for any tea. Filtered water is recommended for preparing tea. Most black black teas are brewed with boiling water. However, dust teas are steeped into the boiling water. Dust teas are packed in single use packets that are dipped in hot water or hot milk for immediate flavour and colour. At the end of the brewing time, the tea bags should be separated from milk and water, so that tea doesnt taste bitter and harsh. The tea bags are not fit for second brewing.

Storing Tea
Super Red Dust Tea is usually included in a tea bag and offered as a pack, so it is important to store them in an airtight container away from humidity, sunlight and odours to retain their freshness. Take care to store tea bags away from spices, flavouring agents, sunlight and moisture, as dust may absorb any of them and turn bland. Reseal the tea pack as soon as required tea bags are measured and steeped into the brewing vessel.

Fannings are grainy particles of tea leaves ( 1- 1.5mm) with coarse texture that are sorted out during manufacture of high grade teas and used in tea bags. Fannings with extremely particles are called dusts. Popular grades of Fanning tea are Golden Orange Fannings (GOF), Flowery Orange Fannings (FOF), Broken Orange Pekoe Fannings (BOPF ) and Flowery Broken Orange Pekoe Fannings (FBOPF). Fanning teas are used in tea stalls in India because they producestrong flavour.

Brewing Method

Fannings tea tips are used in tea bags and considered perfect for all those who love quick and brisk infusion. Most fanning tea bags produce strong flavour and can be sweetened with sugar as per the taste. Fanning tea bags are boiled with water that is brought to rolling boil. Begin with 1 tsp to 6-8Oz water (5g to 177-237ml) of water and boil for 3-5 minutes at 205F to 212F (96C to 100C).

Storing Tea

Fannings tea bags should be stored in an airtight container to maintain volatile oils, which may evaporate when exposed to sunlight or air. Like all other teas, keep away fannings from flavouring agents and spices. Do not refrigerate tea and avoid storing it in paper and plastic containers. Use tea within 1-2 years of purchase. Avoid buying large quantities of fanning as they lose their flavour and qualities over the time.

Kolukkumalai tea is term of tea sourced from Kolkkumalai the worlds highest tea plantation in Munnar ( 8199 ft MSL). Kolukkumalai teas are distinguished with their clean and medium toned fragrance. As with regular strong bodied Munnar teas with lively briskness, these Kolukkumalai teas appeal with their fruit hint and leaves lingering note of sweetness in the end. There are Fourtypes of Kolukkumalai teas available BOP, Loose Black Tea Leaves, Fanning TeaandSuper Red Dust Tea(SRD).

Brewing Method
Boiling water is the first step towards preparing the tea, unless you are preparing a white tea or green tea. For preparing green or white tea, avoid boiling water or boil the water and cool for 2-3 minutes. A reliable tea pot and fresh water are two essential requirements for making a perfect cup of tea. Pour hot water over tea leaves cover it and infuse till you get the desired taste or boil tea leaves along with water and strain it before serving. Different teas have different steeping times and if you steep longer the tea will taste bitter.

Storing Tea
Tea is a powerful beverage consumed for variety of taste and health related reasons. Tea ceases to be a power beverage, if it loses its flavour and taste. Fresh tea should always be stored in an airtight container and away from moisture, heat and light. Plastic tea containers are not recommended as they transfer odour to the tea and spoil its taste. Moisture and light are two biggest irritants to the tea, so they should be kept away.

Green tea is one of the most healthy and celebrated beverages known to the mankind, but second to water. Green tea is the traditional Chinese tea with oxidation between black and green ranging from 10% to 70%. The green tea is rich in catechin polyphenols such as epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) a powerful antioxidant known for destroying cancer cells. Today, green tea is used for fighting everything from cancer to depression to lowering cholesterol.

Brewing Method

Brewing green tea is easy. It doesnt require milk and sugar, as it should be enjoyed in its original taste. Green tea is sold as loose green teas or green tea bags. For brewing a perfect cup of green tea, water should be boiled to 156F to 180F (70C to 82C) depending on the variety of the tea chosen. You can boil the water and allow it to cool down for 2-4 minutes before steeping the green tea bags for 30 seconds to four minutes (as per the instructions given on tea packets). Green teas should be brewed in clay, ceramic, glass, or stainless steel teapots.

Storing Tea

Like regular teas, green teas should be stored in an airtight container because naturally occurring compounds may get oxidized by exposure to sunlight and air. Store the tea container in a dark and cool area in the cupboard, otherwise the flavours of the tea may disintegrate, when it comes in contact with light and heat. Green tea should be used within 2 months and unsued packets should be stored in the chest freezer. Avoid re-freezing the used green tea packets as it may dampen. Green tea should not be stored in plastic bags or Ziploc bags because they are not airtight.