Tea cup with sugar cubes by candle light

A Stitch in Thyme

Scented Black Tea
Signature Tastes – September Exclusive

festive orange and thyme

A Stitch in Thyme

This draught of black tea, orange and thyme causes tranquility for those who seek it. Brew with boiling water in a vessel of porcelain. Add to your potion a touch of white sugar, if you wish.

Tea cup with sugar cubes by candle light
Pile of loose leaf tea for Gratia Serena, with thyme and dried orange bits

Steeping Directions

Learn how to make “Gratia Serena” to enjoy at home!

Basic

water at a rolling boil (~180-212° F)

1 tsp tea leaves per 6 oz. water (standard teacup)

~ 2 3 ⁄4 minutes: Drain tea strainer, serve, and enjoy!

white sugar will complement, but this tea does not take milk

Connoisseur

water at a rolling boil (~212° F)

1 1⁄2 even Tbsp tea leaves (32 oz. water / medium-sized teapot)
1 3⁄4 even Tbsp tea leaves (48 oz. water / large-sized teapot)

~ 2 minutes: pause timer, drain tea strainer, return, continue steeping

~ 2 1⁄2 minutes: start tasting every 15 seconds, steeping to your preference

~ 2 3 ⁄4 minutes: recommended steep time for “Gratia Serena” Drain tea strainer, serve, and enjoy!

white sugar will complement, but this tea does not take milk


Tea Tip: Taste by pouring only a quarter inch of tea into the cup.

At Teatime

Available seasonally. Request this tea to be served as one of the three teas at your September teatime reservation!

(505) 242-3752


At Home

Available seasonally. Purchase this loose leaf tea in our market exclusively during our September menu dates!

2 oz. / $7 95
4 oz. / $11 90


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