Product Overview
Cranberry Apple Loose - Herb and Fruit Tea
CUP CHARACTERISTICS:Full flavored and pungent with a rich fruity character. Add a cinnamon stick or a few cloves for an exotic mulled spiced tea.
INGREDIENTS:Apple pieces, Hibiscus petals, Rosehip + Elderberry + Cranberry pieces, Natural flavors (organic compliant).
INGREDIENTS FROM:Turkey / Chile / China / Egypt
REGION(S):Anatolia / Patagonia / Shandong / Nile Delta River + Fayoum
GROWING ALTITUDES:200 - 1500 feet above sea level
GRADE(S):Grade #1 herb and fruit pieces
MANUFACTURE TYPE(S):Blend of air, sun, and machine dried herbs and fruits
ANTIOXIDANT LEVEL:Low
CAFFEINE LEVEL:None - Caffeine Free Herb and Fruit
VEGETARIAN:Yes
VEGAN:Yes
ARTISANAL NOTES:Small batch blended and packed in Canada.
INFUSION:Tending pinkish
INFORMATION:
Herb and fruit tea in some circles is considered a new type of tea. We formulated this blend to accommodate the tastes of people who wanted to experience a refreshing healthy new style drink without caffeine. What we got was a terrific 'tea' that is unbelievably delicious and enjoyed Hot or Cold!
This tea has a very exotic flavor profile. The delicious blend of cranberry, fruit and apple flavors combined with the natural flavors and tartness of the various dried fruits create a summertime cooler or a wintertime summer reminder.
If you are a skier or enjoy evenings in a rustic cabin around a roaring fireplace, put a pot of this tea on. After it has brewed pour into a 3-quart cooking pot, add a bottle of deep full-flavored red wine, a couple of slices of orange and a stick of cinnamon, about 10 cloves - simmer for 15 minutes - add sugar to taste - now you have the perfect gluwien - Incredible!
For a summertime drink Cranberry Apple iced is hard to beat. It is refreshing and thirst-quenching and not overly sweet. For formal times garnish the glass with a slice of orange and a stick of cinnamon - for non-formal times pour it into your glass and enjoy it gulp after gulp!
If you have small children use the Cranberry Apple tea to make popsicles - they taste great and contain very little sugar.
By virtue of the fact that these blends do not contain any tea and are a special blend of fruits and herbs - they are caffeine-free! An additional benefit is that these 'teas' contain Vitamin C.
What could be better - a healthy drink that tastes GREAT!
STEEPING TIME
TEACUP 8oz (237ml)
AMOUNT 1 heaping teaspoon of "The Perfect Measure Spoon"
MILD 2-3 min
MEDIUM 4-5 min
STRONG 5-10 min
We recommend 5-10 min
TEAPOT 18oz (532ml)
AMOUNT 2 heaping teaspoons of "The Perfect Measure Spoon"
MILD 2-3 min
MEDIUM 4-5 min
STRONG 5-10 min
We recommend 5-10 min
SERVING RECOMMENDATIONS:
MILK NO, SUGAR OK, LEMON OK, MINT NO
IDEAL BREWING TEMPERATURE: 100C/212F
HOT BREWING METHOD:
Bring filtered or freshly drawn cold water to a rolling boil. Place 2 slightly heaping teaspoon of loose tea for each 7-9oz / 200-260ml of fluid volume in the teapot. Pour the boiling water into the teapot. Cover and let steep for 5-10 minutes according to taste (the longer the steeping time the stronger the tea).
ICED TEA BREWING METHOD (Pitcher):
(To Make 1 Liter/Quart):
Place 12 slightly heaping teaspoons of herb & fruit blend into a teapot or heat resistant pitcher. Using filtered or freshly drawn cold water, boil and pour 1¼ cups/315ml over the herb & fruit blend. Steep for 5-10 minutes. Quarter fill a serving pitcher with cold water. Pour the tea into your serving pitcher straining the tea or removing. Add ice and top-up the pitcher with cold water. Garnish and sweeten to taste. A rule of thumb when preparing fresh brewed iced herb & fruit tea is to increase the strength of hot brew since it will be poured over ice and diluted with cold water.
ICED TEA BREWING METHOD (Individual Serving):Place 2 slightly heaping teaspoons of herb & fruit blend into a teapot for each serving required. Using filtered or freshly drawn cold water, boil and pour 6-7oz/170-200ml per serving over the herb & fruit blend. Cover and let steep for 5-10 minutes. Add hot tea to a 12oz/375ml acrylic glass filled with ice, straining the tea. Not all of the tea will fit, allowing for approximately an additional ½ serving. Garnish and sweeten to taste. A rule of thumb when preparing fresh brewed herb & fruit tea is to increase the strength of hot tea since it will be poured over ice and diluted.
FOOD SAFETY ADVISORY:We strongly recommend using filtered or freshly drawn cold water brought to a rolling boil when brewing all types of tea. Today's water has been known to carry viruses, parasites, and bacteria. Boiling the water will kill these elements and reduce the potential incidence of water-borne illnesses.
RECOMMENDATION:We recommend the use of our '1 Cup of Perfect Tea' measuring spoon for best results. Please contact us to place an order.
ANTIOXIDANT BENEFIT:For a greater antioxidant benefit brew longer and use more tea.
