Steenbergs Bamboo Leaf tea

Bamboo leaf tea has a lovely mild taste with a herbaceous body, a slightly lemon taste with hints of pepper. It’s somewhat reminiscent of a green tea but is caffeine free. Bamboo leaf tea is made from the young bamboo leaves which are sun dried.

The legend is that Xi Shi, one of the four great beauties of ancient China, drank bamboo leaf tea every day for a silky, smooth skin and a robust health.

Tea brewing: into a warmed teapot, put 2 heaped teaspoons of the tea leaves (best to guess this as the leaves are difficult to handle). Bring freshly drawn water to the boil then pour over the tea. Steep for 5 – 10 minutes. Drink without adding anything.

Tasting notes: Brews light green and clear. Bamboo tea has mellow, fresh and slightly lemon taste with a hint of pepper.