Currant Explosion

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Fruit Herbal Blend
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Bulk, Loose Leaf
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Caffeine Free
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  • “Thanks so much for the swap, AJRimmer!   I honestly didn’t think I’d like this very much, but as usual, S&V surprises. I expected a deep red cup, but not at all, the mug is light green...” Read full tasting note
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  • “This tea brews up much lighter than I thought it would. The flavor isn’t sour at all. It’s sweet and unique among other fruit teas – it really is like currants! It’s nice hot or cold. I’ve been...” Read full tasting note
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From Simpson & Vail

This flavored tisane explodes on your taste buds! The tea brews to a golden cup with a slight pink hue. The fruity aroma and smooth, fruity taste are a huge hit with young and old alike.

Ingredients: Black currants, rosehips, blackberry leaf, raspberries and black currant flavoring.

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Thanks so much for the swap, AJRimmer!   I honestly didn’t think I’d like this very much, but as usual, S&V surprises. I expected a deep red cup, but not at all, the mug is light green somehow.  There are rosehips in the blend, so I’m surprised.  It’s very true to black currants but not overpowering (or an explosion really).  I was hoping for more raspberry flavor but didn’t see too many in my teaspoon anyway.  I was worried the blackberry leaves would overpower, but I don’t notice them.  The flavor is simply black currant.  So A+ in being very accurate!   I’m not a big fan of black currant, but this is the blend I’d keep in stock if I were craving it.
Steep #1  // 1 1/2 teaspoons for full mug // 12 minutes after boiling  // 3 minute steep
Steep #2  // 4 minutes after boiling //  4 min

AJRimmer

Growing up, we’d often make Welsh cookies (a recipe passed down my family for who knows how many generations!) and those incorporate currants, so I was super happy to find a tasty currant tea that reminded me of that family tradition.

tea-sipper

I’ve never heard of currants in cookies before!

AJRimmer

Here’s the recipe if you’re interested! I always have to order my currants online since I’ve never seen them in a store before. They can also be made with raisins etc if you’re not a big currant fan.
http://allrecipes.co.uk/recipe/22308/welsh-tea-cakes.aspx

tea-sipper

oh man, they look like pancakes. I LOVE pancakes. :D

AJRimmer

I’d never really thought about it before, but they are like dense, bready pancakes!

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This tea brews up much lighter than I thought it would. The flavor isn’t sour at all. It’s sweet and unique among other fruit teas – it really is like currants! It’s nice hot or cold. I’ve been drinking this one every day.

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