Candler’s Cherries, 1888
Dessert Scented Black Tea
Higbie & Sons
smooth, rich cherry
Candler's Cherries, 1888
Smooth cherry sweetness in a black tea with a rich aftertaste, resembling the iconic Coca-Cola franchise trademarked in 1888 by Asa Griggs Candler.
Steeping Directions
Learn how to make “Candler’s Cherries, 1888” to enjoy at home!
Basic
water at a rolling boil (~212° F)
1 tsp tea leaves per 6 oz. water (standard teacup)
~ 3 1 ⁄4 minutes: Drain tea strainer, serve, and enjoy!
white sugar will complement, but milk is not recommended
Tea Tip: For fullest flavor, use a tea strainer with enough room to allow the tea leaves to open as they steep.
Connoisseur
water at a rolling boil (~212° F)
1 1⁄2 heaping Tbsp tea leaves (32 oz. water / medium-sized teapot)
2 heaping Tbsp tea leaves (48 oz. water / large-sized teapot)
~ 1 1 ⁄2 minutes: pause timer, drain tea strainer, return, continue steeping
~ 2 3 ⁄4 minutes: start tasting every 15 seconds, steeping to your preference
~ 3 1 ⁄4 minutes: recommended steep time for “Candler’s Cherries, 1888.” Drain tea strainer, serve, and enjoy!
white sugar will complement, but milk is not recommended
Tea Tip: Taste by pouring only a quarter inch of tea into the cup.
At Teatime
Request this tea to be served as one of the three teas at your teatime reservation!
At Home
Purchase this loose leaf tea in our market!
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