C'etrange - history of tea

THE HISTORY OF TEA
According to the Chinese it was the Emperor Sheng-Nung who discovered tea in 2737 BC. Legend has it that he drank only boiled water for hygienic reasons. One spring evening, as Sheng-Nung was resting under a tree, the wind blew some leaves into the boiling water. The drink suddenly turned a wonderful colour and tasted highly refreshing.This was the birth of tea Based on the holistic approach – how all aspects of our life affect our well-being – C’etrange has selected only the finest teas, each carefully blended by hand with natural herbs and spices, one small batch at a time. We use the purest essential oils for scenting our teas so no artifical or natural flavoring will disturb the sensation of truly natural tea.
With black tea use one heaped teaspoon per cup of tea over boiling water, then let steep for 3 minutes to allow for the full aroma to develop. For a refreshing cup of iced tea allow to cool and pour over ice		Turkish Delight This full-bodied Assam FOP black tea from India has a rich aroma and a strong malty taste – the perfect breakfast-time tea. Blended with spicy cinnamon it develops a copper gold colored infusion
White tea tastes best when prepared with water that is cooler-than-boiling, otherwise your tea will taste bitter. Allow to steep for seven minutes. Recommended ratio is two teaspoons per cup, as these teas tend to be very light. White tea has 3 times the antioxidants compared to green tea. About white tea		Gift of Angels Creating a delightful bouquet with the delicate scent of summer roses this exquisite white tea develops a fine, sweet infusion. From the Fujian high mountain region of southern China
Green tea tastes best when prepared with cooler-than-boiling water (65-75°C). Then steep for three minutes for the full aroma to develop. Use one heaped teaspoon of tea per cup. Sweeten to taste with honey or agave nectar. Green tea can be brewed up to 4 times.		Zest for Life Both uplifting and energizing enjoy this tea not just for the Christmas time for its refreshing taste. Tangy oranges and spicy cinnamon combined with organic Japan Sencha green produce a delightful bouquet and a honey-colored infusion
		Pure Olive This unique tea with a slightly bitter taste of the olive leaves intensifies the flavor of green Japan Sencha tea. Refreshing, uplifting and energizing
		Divine Lavender Uplifting and calming this tea is a lovely treat all year long. French lavender and Italian bergamot combined with organic Japan Sencha green tea produce a delightful bouquet and a honey-colored infusion
		Beloved Minthe Uplifting and invigorating this tea is a lovely treat all year long. Peppermint and sweet fennel combined with organic Japan Sencha green produce a delightful bouquet and a honey-colored infusion
Chai tea is naturally caffeine-free. Use 1-2 heaped teaspoons per pot of tea, add boiling water and allow to simmer gently for 20 minutes. Add milk if desired. Sweeten to taste with honey or agave nectar. Reuse Chai tea up to 3 times with boiling water		Chai Spice This mild Chai tea captures the authentic scent of India and creates a wonderfully soothing cup. Contains no black or green tea and is naturally caffeine-free – enjoy all day and night
brewing The bigger the vessel the tea is brewed in, the more its aroma is able to unfold. The best method is to pour the water onto the loose tea in the tea pot. According to the Japanese saying, "tea must swim!" Tea, and especially green tea, can be re-brewed up to five times without loss of quality. Indeed, the Chinese re-use it up to 12 times