{"product_id":"perchs-iconics-white-temple-tea-teedose","title":"Iconics White Temple Tea – Tea Caddy","description":"\u003ch2\u003eIconics White Temple Tea. White tea with candied fruit in the Copenhagen tin.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIconics White Temple Tea\u003c\/strong\u003e is the 80-gram tin of A.C. Perch's Copenhagen house blend: white tea from China with candied pineapple, mango, and papaya. Not a fruit tea without tea leaves, not an herbal infusion, not a storage tin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIconics White Temple Tea\u003c\/strong\u003e is a flavored white tea from the Copenhagen tea house A.C. Perch's, packaged in a decorative tin from the Iconics series. When you lift the lid, you first smell pineapple, then orange peel. The leaves beneath are light and almost silvery, with visible fruit pieces mixed in. Pieces of pineapple, mango, and papaya lie as distinct grains among the leaves; none of it is ground into dust. What's in the tin is therefore discernible even before brewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e80 grams yield about thirteen liters of tea. This is not much for a household supply, but enough for a few weeks. This size is meant for getting acquainted; it's not intended as a bulk container. Anyone who drinks one variety daily won't get far with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePineapple and orange in front of a very subtle leaf\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c!--nl--\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the glass, this white tea remains light, a pale gold rather than a strong brew. The first impression is fruity, not vegetal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe sweetness comes from the candied fruits and not from a spoonful of sugar. Pineapple and orange peel are the most prominent. Currant and sour cherry add a subtle acidity underneath, while the finish remains soft and short.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe tea leaf itself stays in the background. Mao Feng and Silver Needle are subtle white teas that provide texture and a delicate hay-like undertone, but no strong flavor. They are meant to support the fruit, not compete with it. Tannins are barely noticeable, which means the tea remains drinkable even after standing for a long time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen cold, the picture shifts noticeably. The pineapple recedes, orange and apricot become clearer, and the infusion appears lighter than in the cup. Those expecting a classic, unflavored white tea will find the blend too fruity. This is not a weakness, but rather the design of this composition. Milk also doesn't suit it, as it covers the candied fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEighty degrees, six grams, six minutes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhite tea does not tolerate boiling water, so a brewing temperature of 80 °C applies to this blend. Six grams per liter are sufficient, with a brewing time of six to seven minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor afternoon tea, this tea is served without milk or sugar. With shortbread, a lemon tart, or roasted almonds, it complements sweetness rather than intensifying it. It also works well with a breakfast of cheese and fruit, because the orange peel provides a clear counterpoint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor iced tea, prepare a double amount of leaves, let the infusion cool, and add a slice of orange to the glass. The candied fruit remains present cold, while the tannins recede. This creates a non-alcoholic combination for a fruit salad of mango and melon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA second infusion is only partially worthwhile. The leaves still release some substance the second time, but the fruit pieces will have largely given up their flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe tin itself also serves for storage. It blocks light and can be sealed tightly, which is half the battle with loose tea. Loose leaf quickly absorbs foreign odors, so the tin should not be placed next to coffee, spices, or detergent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen portioning, focusing on volume rather than weight helps. White tea is voluminous; six grams is roughly equivalent to three heaped teaspoons. A large filter or a wide teapot is better here than a narrow tea infuser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Instead of reaching for a thermometer, let boiled water stand uncovered for five minutes. It will then naturally fall into the 80 °C range. Water that is too hot will introduce a bitterness to the glass that this blend does not inherently possess. By the way, white tea is not caffeine-free; for sensitive individuals, it is worth considering in the late evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow a tin gets its design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Iconics at A.C. Perch's are the series of classics and seasonal blends, filled in small batches. Each tin features its own design, many of which depict Copenhagen locations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBlending takes place on Kronprinsensgade, where Niels Brock Perch opened his tea shop in 1835 and named it after his third-oldest son, Axel Christian. The same family still runs the business today. The old counter is still there, and the scales are maintained rather than replaced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt that time, tea was a primary commodity in Copenhagen. The ships of the Asiatic Company brought it from Canton to Christianshavn, often as the largest item of the entire cargo. A shop that sold tea openly and by weight was not a niche business in this city, but an everyday occurrence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe two white teas in the blend differ in plucking grade. Silver Needle consists exclusively of the unopened bud, which still bears the silvery down. Mao Feng includes the bud plus the first young leaf, thus bringing a bit more body. The proportion shifts significantly in favor of Mao Feng, because a pure bud blend would be barely perceptible alongside candied fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe White Temple was created as a house recipe of this shop and has since been widely imitated in Denmark. Its composition explains why brewing temperature is so important. White tea consists of the youngest buds, which are merely withered and dried after plucking. It is neither rolled nor oxidized; its cell structure remains largely intact. Therefore, it slowly releases its aromas and requires a long steeping time, but cannot tolerate one hundred degrees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe small format as a souvenir\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat distinguishes this tin from the larger version is less the content than the format. The same blend is also available in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/perchs-white-temple-tea-teedose\"\u003eround storage tin\u003c\/a\u003e for those who already know the tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs a souvenir, the small tin is the more obvious choice. It fits into any bag, looks like an object on a shelf, and doesn't obligate the recipient to months of tea drinking. For hosts, colleagues, or tea drinkers with a well-stocked cupboard, this is the more practical option. And when the tea is used up, the tin remains useful as a container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe format is also suitable as an introduction to the house's assortment. Two or three different tins side by side create a small tasting series, without immediately having a kilo of tea in the cupboard. Those who prefer to drink their tea without a pot and strainer can opt for the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/perchs-white-temple-teebeutel\"\u003epyramid bags\u003c\/a\u003e of the same blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA tin that you first put on the shelf for its design and then repurchase for its contents.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A.C. 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