{"product_id":"ariel-earl-grey-sapphire-white-tea","title":"ARIEL Earl Grey Sapphire","description":"\u003cp\u003eA softer, more elegant Earl Grey – built on Pai Mu Tan white tea rather than the traditional black tea base. The bergamot character is intact; the body is lighter, less tannic, and sits cleanly as an afternoon or all-day position alongside a morning Earl Grey or English Breakfast. Available in 45 g loose leaf tins for shelf programs and in 1 kg loose leaf bulk for foodservice operations running by the cup. The lavender and cornflower in the loose blend give the format a clear visual signature on the shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cup pours a pale honey gold with a soft bergamot aroma at the front. The citrus reads bright and clean rather than perfumed. Lavender contributes a delicate floral lift; the Pai Mu Tan base carries quietly underneath, with a soft hay-like character and the gentle sweetness of a quality white tea. Low astringency, no bitterness even at the upper end of the steep window, and a long, clean finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBlend\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe base is Pai Mu Tan – one of the four classic Chinese white teas, withered and dried with no rolling or oxidation. Pure bergamot oil carries the Earl Grey character; lavender petals add a floral lift that pairs naturally with bergamot; cornflower petals are a visual contributor only. White tea is naturally rich in antioxidants and naturally lower in caffeine than green or black tea, which makes this a credible afternoon or all-day Earl Grey position – a softer, more refined alternative to the standard black-tea version without sacrificing the bergamot signature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBrewing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteep 2.5 g per 250 ml at 90 °C for 3 ½ minutes. White tea is forgiving across a wider service window than green tea – it tolerates a longer steep without turning bitter, which is operationally useful for high-turn service environments. At commercial scale, a 1 kg bag yields approximately 400 portions at 2.5 g per cup. Each 250 ml serving contains zero calories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Whole leaf white tea, lavender petals, cornflower petals, pure bergamot oil, natural flavours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormats\u003c\/strong\u003e: 45 g loose leaf tin, 1 kg loose leaf bulk bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertifications\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kosher, Aliments Préparés au Québec\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoundation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Humaniterra Foundation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e: White tea, flavoured, low caffeine, loose leaf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Terra Café et Thé Ltée","offers":[{"title":"45 g loose leaf","offer_id":43358975721523,"sku":"TARIA03BLCN02PF01","price":8.3,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg loose leaf","offer_id":43358975754291,"sku":"TARIA03BLCN02F001","price":121.25,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg loose leaf (volume price)","offer_id":44259672031283,"sku":"TARIA03BLCN02V001","price":117.75,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/2363\/3971\/files\/TheEarlGreySaphir45g066166002609.jpg?v=1768492338","url":"https:\/\/wholesale.cafeterra.ca\/products\/ariel-earl-grey-sapphire-white-tea","provider":"Terra Coffee \u0026 Tea Wholesale","version":"1.0","type":"link"}