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July 11, 2017

Sunrise

By The St. James Tearoom

Fruit Scented Black Tea
Signature Tastes

citrus and spice

Sunrise

Enjoy all the colors of a glorious sunrise in this scented black tea made with invigorating spices and brilliant citrus. Savor cinnamon, ginger, and orange, and wait a moment to find the currants and lemon pepper hints that make this tea truly unique. Embellish with a touch of white sugar to complete the moment.

Steeping Directions

Learn how to make “Sunrise” to enjoy at home!

  • Basic
  • Iced
  • Connoisseur

Basic

 water at a rolling boil (~212° F)

 1 tsp tea leaves per 6 oz. water (standard teacup)

 ~ 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.

Iced

 water at a rolling boil (~212° F)

 4 Tbsp tea leaves (2 qt. pitcher)

 ~ 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)

 ~ 2 minutes: pause timer, drain tea strainer, return, continue steeping

 ~ 3 1 ⁄2 minutes: start tasting every 15 seconds, steeping to your preference

 ~ 4 minutes: recommended steep time for “Sunrise.” 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

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

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At Home

Purchase this loose leaf tea in our market!

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