Easter Basket
This loose leaf tea is seasonally available to buy in our Online Teashop.
jellybean treasures
Easter Basket
Hunt amongst the creamy strawberries and red fruits of this springtime herbal tisane tea and discover a sweet surprise of jellybean treasures! For those who wish to embellish, search no further than a touch of white sugar.
Available exclusively during Springtime dates surrounding Easter Day.
Steeping Directions
Learn how to make “Easter Basket” to enjoy at home!
Basic
water at a simmer or a rolling boil (~180-212° F)
1 tsp tea leaves per 6 oz. water (standard teacup)
~ 2 1 ⁄4 minutes: Drain tea strainer, serve, and enjoy!
white sugar will complement, but this tea does not take milk.
Tea Tip: When preparing for children, steep with water at a simmer so it is not too hot for young mouths.
Iced
water at a rolling boil (~212° F)
4 Tbsp tea leaves (2 qt. pitcher)
~ 2 1 ⁄4 minutes: Drain tea strainer
white sugar to sweeten, stirred in while hot
Chill and/or add ice cubes, serve, and enjoy!
Tea Tip: To avoid diluting your iced tea, make the ice cubes out of the tea you are preparing!
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 minute: pause timer, drain tea strainer, return, continue steeping
~ 1 3 ⁄4 minutes: start tasting every 15 seconds, steeping to your preference
~ 2 1 ⁄4 minutes: recommended steep time for “Easter Basket.” 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 March or April teatime reservation!
Ways to Buy This Loose Leaf Tea
Buy this loose leaf tea in our
St. James Market! Available seasonally during Springtime dates surrounding Easter Day.
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