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July 11, 2017

Candler’s Cherries, 1888

By The St. James Tearoom

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

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

(505) 242-3752

At Home

Available seasonally. Purchase this loose leaf tea in our market!

Higbie & Sons 4 oz. Tin / $13 95

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Tea from the Higbie & Sons Collection
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