Blackberry Midnight Thyme

Description

Ingredients From: Turkey / Egypt / Chile / Thailand / Albania / Poland
Regions(s): Anatolya / Fayoum / Patagonia / Petchabun / Tirana
Grade(s): Grade #1 herb and fruit pieces
Manufacture Type(s): Blend of air, sun and machine dried herbs and fruits
Cup Characteristics: Woodsy thyme casts herbaceous shadows over rich blackberry. A hazy purple cup emerges full of repose and fruity undertones.
Infusion: Dark bluish purple
Luxury Ingredients: Apple, Thyme, Rosehip, Orange, Butterfly blue pea flower, Blackberry leaves + pieces, Hibiscus, Mallow petals + Natural flavors.

Midnight on a hot summer evening holds a unique and profound allure that is embodied in this Blackberry Thyme blend. The cup brews into a rich and hazy purple hue reflecting the dark sky enveloping everything in a quiet embrace. The air is thick with the aroma of woodsy thyme and sweet blackberry. Each sip imbues a sense of stillness, the comforting herbal character washing away the hustle and bustle of the day, instilling a feeling of peace. Deep notes of blackberry syrup linger and coat the palate like the hush of midnight falling upon the evening. Herbaceous flavors stretch like shadows across gentle blackberry fields, creating a landscape of contrasts and nuance.

This tea brews into something mystical and dynamic, with a versatility that transcends all seasons. Prepared hot, the savory thyme infuses warmth and comfort while the rich fruity flavor lingers like the fall of dusk. Turned into a refreshing iced tea, the sweet blackberry and tart hibiscus notes meld with the earthy thyme character to become lighter and brighter. The flavor profile shifts with the temperature of the tea, adding to the intrigue of this Midnight medley.

Naturally caffeine-free, this herbal tea invites introspection and encourages reverie. The sweetly earthy undertones ground the mind and body, while the rich fruity flavor frees the spirit. A tea of magic and tranquility, Blackberry Thyme envelopes you in a quiet embrace, transporting you to a time where daylight distractions fall away and the line between dreams and reality becomes thin.

Hot tea brewing method: Bring filtered or freshly drawn cold water to a rolling boil. Place 2 teaspoons of herb & fruit blend or 1 tea bag 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 better the flavor as more fruit and herb flavor is extracted). Garnish and sweeten to taste

Iced tea brewing method (Pitcher): (to make 1 liter/quart): Place 12 slightly heaping teaspoons of herb & fruit blend 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 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 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 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 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 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 or removing the bags. 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.

Ideal Brewing Temperature: 100ºC/212ºF. Minimum Brewing Temperature: 90ºC/194ºF.