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Bonfire Loose Leaf Tea

$15.00

Bonfire Loose Leaf Tea – Warm & Cozy Spice Blend

Bonfire Loose Leaf Tea captures the essence of crisp autumn nights with its comforting blend of honeybush tea, cocoa nibs, and hazelnut, rounded out by a warming spice mix of aniseed, cinnamon, cloves, and orange peel. Hints of lapsang souchong and a touch of red peppercorn offer a smokey, spicy warmth reminiscent of a cozy bonfire.

Highlights:

Blended with honeybush tea, cocoa nibs, hazelnut, lapsang souchong, and spices

Trace caffeine content

Comforting and warming with sweet and smoky notes

Every ounce makes roughly 10 8oz cups of tea

Steep at 212°F for 5 minutes

Perfect for enjoying by the fireside or winding down with a cozy, spiced brew.

Size

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How to brew

TasteMatch starting point

Rooibos & honeybush

This is an herbal infusion, so start with the rooibos & honeybush recipe: freshly boiled water and a full steep. Follow the producer’s directions where they differ.

Rooibos & honeybush

Naturally caffeine-free, sweet and woody. Forgiving and takes milk well.

Baseline: 2.5–3 g loose leaf per 200 mL water.

Water
212°F / 100°C
Steep
5–7 min
Dose
2.5–3 g per 200 mL
  1. Pour boiling water over the leaf.
  2. Steep 5–7 minutes; it won't turn bitter with a longer steep.
  3. Strain and serve plain or with milk.

Recipe references: South African Rooibos Council, UK Tea & Infusions Association

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Tasting notes & sources

Herbal infusions aren't tea

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.

Why ISO 3103?

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.