Red turmeric tea is a delightful and soothing beverage that offers a range of health benefits ๐งก ๐โ
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So, take a moment for yourself, brew a cup of red turmeric tea, and savour its subtle goodness ๐ฒ๐ฒ
๐ Happy Thingyan 2024 from Lost Tea! ๐
As we celebrate Thingyan, a time when communities across Myanmar come together in celebration, we're reminded of the importance of unity and connection. ๐ฆ๐
In light of the celebrations and the spirit of togetherness that Thingyan embodies, we're offering a 25% discount on all our products until Wednesday. ISimply use the code 'Thingyan2024' at checkout. ๐ง๐ต โ โ
Our nut and bean mix is a delectable combination of crunchy nuts and hearty beans, providing a delightful texture and rich flavour that will leave you craving more ๐ฅ๐งโ
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U Wunna and his friends stopping for a cup of tea whilst mending a bridge on the road from A La Chaung to Pindaya ๐โ
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With tea being a significant part of Myanmarโs agriculture, naturally it is also embedded in Burmese life. Tea is the national beverage โ๏ธ๐ฒ๐ฒ
Get ready for a taste bud tango with our Chilli Lahpet Jars! ๐ถ๏ธ๐
These little jars of joy are packed with a spicy kick that'll have your senses doing a happy dance. Crunch, munch, and savour the flavour fusion as you embark on a snack adventure like no other ๐ฅ๐ด
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Sundrying and sorting tea takes an experienced eye and the smallholder farmers we work with in Pindaya certainly have just that! Generations of tea experts haven grown up amongst the leaves on these small family owned farms ๐
Kickstarting our Thursday with Wah Teโs tea and toast with a simple tomato salad ๐๐ณ#BrunchOfChampionsโ
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Check out Htein Lin Aungโs recipe on our website!
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These iconic fermented Burmese tea leaves have been chopped into an easy use paste. Whether they're simply mixed with rice or used as a mind-blowingly delicious marinade, these leaves are sure to boost any meal ๐ค ๐
Tea and Myanmar share a rich history ๐ ๐ฒ๐ฒโ
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It is believed that Myanmarโs first tea was cultivated on the Shan Plateau, 6000 feet above sea level during the Bagan Era. Due to the favourable climatic conditions, the tea thrived. โ
Is there any better way to get over hump day than with a Lahpet Thoke?! ๐๐โ
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A national dish in Myanmar, this versatile salad is enjoyed countrywide; from the teashops of Yangon to the hills of Shan State, rustled up as a road side snack or served as a wedding centrepiece.
The original, the OG, the masTEApiece ๐ ๐โ
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Our Original Lahpet is just the bees knees! So do your taste buds a flavour favour and add a few of these whole fermented tea leaves to your next meal ๐ โค๏ธโ
January = Ginger Time ๐งก โฐโ
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Ginger is grown amongst the tea bushes as they are known to support each otherโs growth. In addition it supplements the smallholder farmerโs income and maximises the potential of their land ๐๐ป
Warm up your week with these punchy Chilli Lahpet loaded peppers ๐ฅ ๐ถ๏ธ ๐โ
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Ready in just 20 minutes these spicy stuffed capsicum are the perfect quick side dish for this wintry weather!โ
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For an added kick look no further than @rice_over_everything ๐๐ปโ
Recipe online ๐ป๏ธ
From all of us at The Lost Tea Company we wish you a very Happy New Year!! ๐ฅณโ
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We would also like to take this opportunity to say a very special thank you to the amazing @linpyaehtun, the farmers we work with and everyone at the factory in Pindaya โค๏ธ ๐จโ๐พ๐ฉโ๐พ ๐