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Organic Leafy Green Colombian Tea


Organic Leafy Green 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

This well-rolled, large leaf green tea is low in astringency with sweet, nutty flavors. The liquor is clear and has a bright yellow/jade color.

Brew tea at 180º - steep for 2 minutes.

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

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Customer Reviews
Not there... 10/4/2020
This tea, despite its pleasant taste over all, is not quite there. It is good for 2 maybe 3 steeps, with the 1st steep resulting in the nutty flavor as per description, but the 2nd and 3rd steeps give way to a more metallic flavor which is still enjoyable. Per directions, steep at 180 degrees for 4 minutes, however, I'm mulling dropping the steep temp to 175 which is more inline with greens I've had prior.
- Philip H, CO
 
a lovely afternoon tea 6/22/2019
The leafy green columbian is perfect for the afternoon as it is not very astringent. I did notice that this tea needs to be brewed at the full 180 degrees to get lovely pale green color without any bitterness.
- s ross, OH
 
What a pleasant suprise! 11/29/2018
Didn't expect much from a tea from Columbia but I was very pleased with this selection. Very smooth without a hint of bitterness. As good as many much more expensive greens from China and Japan. Will definitely buy more if it's still available in the future.
- Kenneth, PA