$15.00
In our taste testing, we randomly discovered that if you mix apricots to the right black tea, it then makes one of our favorite hot beverages. What more do you want from a hot tea that needs no sweetener?
Hot Tea Blend
Ingredients: Black tea, apricot pieces, marigold petals, and natural flavor.
Brewing Instructions: Brew 1-2 teaspoons of tea/8 oz. of water at 195 degrees Fahrenheit, allowing 3-4 minutes to steep for full flavor and benefits.
Notes: Produced in a facility that handles tree nuts.
Size
TasteMatch starting point
Black
The product’s leaf type points to black preparation. Start with the cited temperature and steep time, then adjust for the leaf.
Malty and brisk. Takes milk well.
Baseline: 2.5–3 g loose leaf per 200 mL water.
Recipe references: UK Tea Academy, ISO 3103
Herbal blends (tisanes) contain no Camellia sinensis, so most are caffeine-free. Always use freshly boiled water for herbal and fruit infusions — the UK Food Standards Agency advises it for food safety. Follow the producer's directions where they differ, and check with a doctor about herbs during pregnancy or with medications.
ISO 3103 is a standardized tasting method used for sensory evaluation and quality control. It's how professionals compare teas fairly, not necessarily the best-tasting cup.
Core recipes, tea classification and general brewing
Japanese specialty tea preparation
Herbal and fruit infusion preparation
Boiling-water guidance for herbal and fruit infusions
Rooibos preparation
Standardized sensory evaluation and quality control
