Moonlight Parade
This loose leaf tea is available to buy in our Online Teashop.
delicate fruit nectar
Moonlight Parade
A merry troop of handsome elderberries, lovely apples, and jovial carrots gather together with fragrant petals and leaves in this enchanting caffeine-free brew that won’t chase away dreams. A few white sugar crystals to sweeten, and it is the perfect nectar for a moonlit eve. Please note that this tea does not take any milk.
Steeping Directions
Learn how to make “Moonlight Parade” 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 3 ⁄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.
Connoisseur
water at a rolling boil (~212° F)
4 Tbsp tea leaves (2 qt. pitcher)
~ 2 3 ⁄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 1 ⁄4 minutes: start tasting every 15 seconds, steeping to your preference
~ 2 3 ⁄4 minutes: recommended steep time for “Moonlight Parade.” 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
Request this tea to be served as one of the three teas at your teatime reservation!
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