{"product_id":"metropolitan-tea-company-large-black-tea-brick-1-1kg-2-45lbs","title":"Metropolitan Tea Large Black Tea Brick Loose Leaf Tea 2.42 lbs","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDecorative \u0026amp; Distinctive with Metropolitan Tea Large Black Tea Brick\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Metropolitan Tea Large Black Tea Brick Loose Leaf Tea showcases one of the most fascinating traditional forms of Chinese tea. Compressed into a decorative brick inspired by centuries-old Silk Road practices, this distinctive piece offers a visually striking presentation and makes an excellent gift, display piece, or conversation starter. While the supplied cup characteristics mention a lightly vegetative profile with a smooth finish, this tea brick is generally intended for decorative rather than beverage use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced in Hubei Province, China, the tea is compressed in a traditional Silk Road style using Orange Pekoe-grade black tea. Tea bricks have a remarkable history, once prized for their compact form during long-distance trade and even used as a form of currency in parts of Tibet, Mongolia, Siberia, and Northern China.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIngredients: Black tea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrimary use: Decorative display, unique gift, or conversation piece\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegion: Hubei Province\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing altitude: 2,000–4,000 feet above sea level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrade: Compressed OP (Orange Pekoe)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufacture type: Compressed tea, traditional Silk Road style\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInfusion: Tending dull\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAntioxidant level: Low\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaffeine content: Medium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKosher, vegetarian, and vegan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked in Canada at The Metropolitan Tea Company\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable size: 1.1 kg \/ 2.42 lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring centuries of tea-trading tradition into your collection with Metropolitan Tea Large Black Tea Brick Loose Leaf Tea. Order yours today for a distinctive display piece that transforms the rich heritage of Chinese tea into an unforgettable gift and conversation starter.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Metropolitan Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46397395468528,"sku":"ABFM-CB-568","price":44.33,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/2800\/5360\/files\/FORMED_LARGE_BLACK_TEA_BRICK_ABFM-CB__-568_llt01.jpg?v=1788255096","url":"https:\/\/www.kitchenniche.ca\/en-us\/products\/metropolitan-tea-company-large-black-tea-brick-1-1kg-2-45lbs","provider":"KitchenNiche.ca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}