Burma Mogok 'Tiny Temple' Green Tea

A full tasting green tea with a vegetal taste followed by a nice lingering astringent finish. Sourced direct from Mogok Tea, founded recently by Phyu Thwe, who grew up in Mogok village and succeeded in becoming a London based accountant with her own practice. Phyu was inspired to give back to her local area as Burma is one of the poorest countries in the world but wanted to do so in a sustainable manner. She decided the best way to do so was through tea, with her parents owning a local tea estate; she invested in the latest tea processing machinery and most importantly brought Beverly Wainwright (who developed Amba's Hand-Rolled Black Tea) to teach the locals how to pluck and process the tea to an exceptionally high standard. Resulting in exceptional tea produced with the Tiny Temple receiving a highly recommended Award in the 2022 Leafies and Phyu personally winning the Tea for Life award at the 2022 Leafies. Mogok Tea employs 60% of all people in Mogok village and pay them year round wages as opposed to seasonal payments as is typical for Burmese tea workers. Tasting Notes:- Brilliant aroma- Strong vegetal taste- Lingering astringent finish Harvest: 2024Altitude: 1,100mCultivar: Native old Burmese Assamica bushesOrigin: The Five Trees Estate, Mogok, Mandalay, BurmaSourced: Direct from the farmerPercentage of price going back to the farmer: 35%+ Brewing Advice:- Heat water to roughly 80°C/185°F- Use 2-3 teaspoons per cup/small teapot- Brew for 2-4 minutes Packaging: Resealable ziplock bag