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Organic Leafy Black Colombian Tea


Organic Leafy Black Colombian Tea
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From the mountainous region of Colombia, in an area steeped in biodiversity, along the western slope of the Andes, is the Bitaco tea estate. The gentle mist from the mountains, rich soil, and ample rainfall all stimulate the growth of the tea bushes, producing a tea with unique characteristics.

Bitaco Tea owns over 200 acres of tea plants that are cultivated at over 6,000 feet above sea level in the region of Choco. This region enjoys a high rainfall and has exceptional biodiversity. The tea gardens are located next to a thriving, protected rain forest, the Bitaco Regional Forest Reserve, where there is a wide diversity of flora and fauna: 256 bird species, 28 amphibian species, 23 reptile species and 772 species of plants. The garden, located near the Equator, enjoys a consistent climate which results in a bountiful production of tasty, delicate tea-tips that are picked and processed throughout the year.

Bitaco Tea not only cultivates exceptional teas, they also are committed to their community. They created the Agricola Himalaya Foundation to develop and improve programs focusing on education, especially for local children. Activities focus on the improvement of infrastructure, recreational opportunities, local culture and access to technology. See more at: Agricola Himalaya Foundation

These large, twisted leaves, when steeped, yield a cup that is sweet and mellow with a soft fruity character at the end of each sip.

Brew tea at 212º - steep for 3 minutes.

Click here to see a great video about Bitaco Colombian tea!

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Customer Reviews
This has the same flavor profile as a Taiwan Ruby black tea. 2/1/2019
I'm pleased to see S&V selling Bitaco's teas because I remember someone on Steepster said they are difficult to find. So now there is another source to buy them. I tried this tea a couple times before and I just wasn't loving the flavor results, probably because I wasn't steeping it the ideal way or I just don't love lighter flavored teas. Steeping it this way, I think this tastes exactly like a Ruby black tea - it has a flavor like the almond nougat within a chocolate truffle or marzipan. It's interesting that the Ruby teas are from Taiwan and this is from Columbia, so it certainly isn't sourced from the same area. I don't think I was tasting that it was like a Ruby tea in past steeps, so using this many leaves must cause those flavors to appear. I'm very glad I didn't steep this many leaves any hotter or longer, because it was a touch overdone like this, though not enough to ruin it. I do like it with this many leaves, but that also might end up being pricey every time. The second steep was starchy and had more of a bread flavor. Looking forward to trying the other Bitaco teas! Steep #1 // 2 teaspoons for not quite full mug // 17 minutes after boiling // 2 minute steep Steep #2 // 5 minutes after boiling // 3-4 minute steep
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Another nice Colombian tea 10/4/2018
The main difference between this and the other Colombian black (unflavored) teas is that this one is whole leaf. It brews a smooth cup of tea, but I had trouble tasting how the whole leaves added to its flavour, except perhaps for a 'vegetal' note. Therefore, while I like this tea, I think I will stick with the 'tippy' and 'twisted' type Colombian teas Simpson & Vail sells.
Thomas
 
Lovely 5/6/2018
Malty and smooth. I like this with milk and or milk and a touch of honey on a rainy day. Terrific.