Apricot Black Tea
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Apricots an aphrodisiac? The ancient Chinese certainly thought so and believed that the fruit contained special fertility enhancing properties. Could the same be said for Apricot tea? We'll never tell. What we can tell you is that the apricot was first cultivated in China after fruit bearing trees were discovered growing on the temperate mountain slopes of that country. Its Latin name however, Prunus Armeniaca, owes its root to the fact that the fruit made its way westward via farmers in Armenia. Eagerly awaited as one of the first fresh fruits of summer, Apricots are noted for their intense fragrance and sweet flavor. Fresh apricots are also a great source of vitamin A. The sweet character of the fruit blends exceptionally with our high grown Ceylon tea and goes well with a dash of sugar. So, brew a pot, pour two cups and let the fireworks begin!
Ingredients: Black tea, Papaya pieces, Blackberry + Lime leaves, Apricot pieces, Calendula + Marigold + Sunflower petals, Natural flavors (organic compliant).
ANTIOXIDNT LEVEL: High
CAFFEINE LEVEL: Medium
KOSHER: Yes
VEGETARIAN: Yes
VEGAN: Yes
IDEAL BREWING TEMPERATURE: 100ºC/212ºF
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TEA CUP |
8oz (237ml) |
10oz (296ml) |
12oz (355ml) |
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Amount |
1 heaping teaspoon |
1 heaping teaspoon |
1.5 heaping teaspoon |
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MILD |
2-3 min |
2-3 min |
2-3 min |
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MEDIUM |
4-5 min |
4-5 min |
4-5 min |
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STRONG |
6-7 min |
6-7 min |
6-7 min |
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We recommend 4-5 min |
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TEA POT |
18oz (532ml) |
36oz (1064ml) |
48oz (1419ml) |
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AMOUNT |
2 heaping teaspoons |
1 heaping teaspoon |
2 heaping teaspoons |
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MILD |
2-3 min |
2-3 min |
2-3 min |
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MEDIUM |
4-5 min |
4-5 min |
4-5 min |
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STRONG |
6-7 min |
6-7 min |
6-7 min |
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We recommend 4-5 min |
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MILK |
SUGAR |
LEMON |
MINT |
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OK |
OK |
NO |
NO |
Place 6 slightly heaping teaspoons of loose tea or 6 tea bags into a teapot or heat resistant pitcher. Using filtered or freshly drawn cold water, boil and pour 1¼ cups/315ml over the tea. Steep for 5 minutes. Quarter fill a serving pitcher with cold water. Pour the tea into your serving pitcher straining the tea or removing the tea bags. Add ice and top-up the pitcher with cold water. Garnish and sweeten to taste. A rule of thumb when preparing fresh brewed iced tea is to increase the strength of hot tea since it will be poured over ice and diluted with cold water. (Note: Some luxury quality teas may turn cloudy when poured over ice. This is a sign of luxury quality and nothing to worry about.)
Place 1 slightly heaping teaspoon of loose tea or 1 tea bag 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 tea. Cover and let steep for 5 minutes. Add hot tea to a 12oz/375ml acrylic glass filled with ice, straining the tea or removing the bags. Not all of the tea will fit, allowing for approximately an additional ½ serving. Sweeten and/or add lemon to taste. A rule of thumb when preparing fresh brewed iced tea is to increase the strength of hot tea since it will be poured over ice and diluted. (Note: Some luxury quality teas may turn cloudy when poured over ice. This is a sign of luxury quality and nothing to worry about!)
ANTIOXIDANT BENEFIT: For a greater antioxidant benefit brew longer and use more tea.
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.
International - Please be sure of duties, and or if the product is allowed to be imported.