Berry Lovely (75g/2.6oz)

Rich, bold berries with a hint of cream - sure to entice you into enjoying a second cup!

LUXURY INGREDIENTS: Elderberry, currant, hibiscus, rose petals, strawberry leaves, natural flavours. (Organic Compliant).

SMALL BATCH BLENDED AND PACKED IN: Canada

TEA(S) FROM: Greece / Chile / Egypt / Bulgaria

REGIONS: Corinth / Patagonia / Fayoum

ANTIOXIDANT LEVEL: Low 

CAFFEINE CONTENT: None - Caffeine Free

SHELF LIFE: 10 years unopened, 2 years after opening. 

GROWING ALTITUDES: 300 - 2200 feet above sea level

GRADE(S): Grade #1 herb and fruit pieces

MANUFACTURE TYPE(S): Traditional process, small batch crafted, air and sun dried.

ANTIOXIDANT LEVEL: Low

CAFFEINE LEVEL: None - Caffeine Free

KOSHER: Yes

VEGETARIAN: Yes

VEGAN: Yes

ARTISANAL NOTES: Small batch blended and packed in Canada at The Metropolitan Tea Company.

INFUSION: Burgundy red

This enchanting blend incorporates everything from organic elderberries and currants to hibiscus, rose petals, and strawberry leaves.  When brewed, Berry Lovely opens with lush berry character layered with a gentle hint of astringency and pleasant natural sweetness. (No sugar added here.)  This blend offers a bounty of vitamins - C, E and K - making it an excellent, healthful alternative to sugar-filled beverages. Sit back, brew a cup and see what it inspires in you.

STEEPING TIME 

TEA CUP 8oz (237ml)     10oz (296ml)             1.2oz (355ml)

AMOUNT             1 heaping teaspoon                  1 heaping teaspoon           1.5 heaping teaspoon

MILD 2-3 min 2-3 min 2-3 min

MEDIUM 4-5 min 4-5 min 4-5 min

STRONG 6-7 min 6-7 min 6-7 min

TEA POT 18oz (532ml) 36oz (1064ml)               48oz (1419ml)

AMOUNT 2 heaping teaspoons 1 heaping teaspoon 2 heaping teaspoon

MILD 2-3 min 2-3 min 2-3 min

MEDIUM 4-5 min 4-5 min 4-5 min

STRONG 6-7 min 6-7 min 6-7 min

SERVING RECOMMENDATIONS: 

MILK SUGAR LEMON MINT

NO OK NO NO

IDEAL BREWING TEMPERATURE: 100ºC/212ºF

HOT BREWING METHOD: 
Bring filtered or freshly drawn cold water to a rolling boil. Place 1 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 3-7 minutes according to taste (the longer the steeping time the stronger the tea).

ICED TEA BREWING METHOD (Pitcher): (To Make 1 Litre/Quart): 
Place 6 slightly heaping teaspoons of loose tea 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. 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 to be expected.)

ICED TEA BREWING METHOD (Individual Serving): 
Place 1 slightly heaping teaspoon of loose tea 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. 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 to be expected.)

FOOD SAFETY ADVISORY: We strongly recommend using filtered or freshly drawn cold water brought to a rolling boil when brewing all types of tea.

ANTIOXIDANT BENEFIT: For a greater antioxidant benefit brew longer and use more tea.

SAFETY PRECAUTION: Practice caution ALWAYS when handling hot/boiled water to prevent burns.  ALWAYS USE TEMPERED GLASS/HEAT RESISTANT CUPS/PITCHERS/GLASSES/CERAMICS OR ANY SERVING WARE DEEMED SAFE FOR HOT BEVERAGES.