Name: Antlers d’Amore
Brand: Pearl Fine Teas
Type: White tea, stems only
Form: Loose leaf
Cost: $8.00 per ounce
Review: Antlers d’Amore is a most unusual tea: It is made entirely from Malawian tea stems (instead of leaves) which are minimally processed in the white tea style. The long, fine stems have a beautiful floral aroma even when dry.
After infusion, to a light-medium gold liquor, the floral aroma becomes more pronounced. The tea is surprisingly full-bodied, slightly sweet, and intensely floral on the palate. This isn’t a super-subtle silver needle-type white: These stems make a hearty brew.
Incidentally, Antlers d’Amore re-steeps beautifully. I got about six infusions one day, and probably could have got more if I had kept at it. Definitely a good value.
Preparation Tips: Keep the water temperature relatively cool (175F) when preparing this tea in order to maximize its sweet and floral qualities.
Sample Provided by Manufacturer?: No
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Thanks for the suggestion, haven’t tried that many white teas. I’ll have to try some.
This looks absolutely fascinating…it looks like the type of white tea that I would really love…not to mention something totally different!