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July 11, 2017

Easter Basket

By stjames_admin

Fruit Tisane – Herbal Tea (Caffeine-Free)
Signature Tastes – Springtime Exclusive

jellybean treasures

Easter Basket

Hunt amongst the creamy strawberries and red fruits of this spring-time tisane and discover a sweet surprise of jelly bean treasures! For those who wish to embellish, search no further than a touch of white sugar.

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!

(505) 242-3752

At Home

Available seasonally. Purchase this loose leaf tea in our market exclusively during Springtime dates surrounding Easter Day!

2 oz. / $7 95
4 oz. / $11 90

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“Margaret’s Orchard”
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“Lady Londonderry”
the essence of strawberries

“Sleigh Bells” (Seasonal)
jolly fruits and almonds

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