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July 11, 2017

Sleigh Bells

By The St. James Tearoom

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

jolly fruits and almonds

Sleigh Bells

A festive collection of jolly fruits, spicy oranges, almonds, and twinkling sparkles, this smooth tisane is sure to warm you on a snowy afternoon. Add a few jingles of white sugar to sweeten.

Steeping Directions

Learn how to make “Sleigh Bells” to enjoy at home!

  • Basic
  • Connoisseur

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.

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 “Sleigh Bells.” 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 December teatime reservation!

(505) 242-3752

At Home

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

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caramelized citrus

“Sparkling Sugar Plum”
sweet, tart, a touch of spice

“Easter Basket” (Seasonal)
jellybean treasures

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