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San Pao Tai
San Pao Tai
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Discover the rich tradition of San Pao Tai, a rare and cherished tea blend straight from Lanzhou, China, where it is most commonly found and beloved. Known as the “Three Brew Tea,” this unique creation has been enjoyed for generations as a symbol of hospitality, warmth, and celebration. Each pack provides 7-10 servings, allowing you to savor this special tea multiple times.
Our San Pao Tai features a luxurious combination of rose sesame paste, walnuts, longan, wolfberries, rock sugar, green tea, and dried fruits. Each sip delivers a harmonious blend of nutty richness, floral sweetness, and the earthy freshness of green tea. As its name suggests, the tea evolves beautifully with every steeping, offering a layered and evolving experience with each brew.
San Pao Tai is virtually unheard of in North America, making this an exceptional opportunity to experience a piece of Lanzhou’s rich culinary heritage. Whether shared with loved ones or enjoyed during a moment of self-care, this tea offers more than a delicious flavor, it’s a connection to tradition and a sensory journey you won’t find anywhere else.
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Ingredients
Ingredients
Rock sugar, rose paste (sugar, rose, sesame), longan, red dates, walnuts, kumquat slices, green tea, ginger slices, wolfberry, raisins, sesame, red roses
Recommended Use
Recommended Use
Sanpaotai is a slow-brewed tea experience, best enjoyed over multiple infusions. Traditionally served in a gaiwan (盖碗, lidded bowl), it combines tea leaves, dried fruits, rose paste, nuts, and rock sugar for a naturally sweet and nourishing drink.
How to Drink Sanpaotai
- Prepare Your Tea – Add tea leaves, rose paste, dried fruit, longan, nuts, and rock sugar to a gaiwan.
- Steep – Pour hot water (85-95°C / 185-205°F) and let it sit for 1-2 minutes.
- Sip & Refill – Gently tilt the lid to strain the tea as you sip, refilling with hot water as needed for multiple infusions.
- Eat the Ingredients – Enjoy the softened fruits and nuts as a warming, nourishing snack.
No Gaiwan? Try This Instead:
- Large Mug with a Lid – Cover while steeping and tilt to sip. Can be refilled 1-3 times.
- French Press – Steep, then press lightly to strain. Can be refilled 1-3 times.
- Teapot with a Strainer – Brew and pour as usual. Can be refilled 1-3 times.
- Bowl & Spoon – Steep in a bowl and sip while eating the softened ingredients. Can be refilled 1-3 times.
Best Time to Drink
- Morning or afternoon for a gentle energy boost.
- Cold weather for warmth and nourishment.
- After meals to aid digestion.
- With guests as a symbol of hospitality.
Ingredient Benefits
Ingredient Benefits
Green Tea
Green tea is rich in antioxidants, supports digestion, boosts metabolism, and promotes overall wellness.
Longan
Longan nourishes the blood, calms the mind, boosts energy, and supports heart and spleen health.
Rose
Rose promotes circulation, soothes the liver, relieves stress, and supports digestion.
Kumquat
Kumquat regulates qi, aids digestion, soothes the throat, and transforms phlegm.
Red Dates
Red dates are known to nourish the blood, strengthen the spleen, calm the mind, and boost energy.
Wolfberry
Wolfberry nourishes the liver and kidneys, benefits eyesight, boosts immunity, and enhances vitality.
Ginger
Ginger helps warm the body, dispels cold, aids digestion, and supports immunity.
Walnuts
Walnuts are known to nourish the kidneys, strengthen the brain, warm the lungs, and support digestion.
Rock Sugar
Rock sugar helps moisten the lungs, soothes the throat, aids digestion, and balances herbal formulas.
Disclaimer
Disclaimer
Not all herbs are universally suitable. Always conduct personal research.
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Allergens
Allergens
Contains tree nuts (walnuts) and sesame.
It is made in a facility that also processes gluten, dairy, soy, and other nuts.
If you have allergies, please consume with caution.
