| ADD TO CART | ||
|---|---|---|
| 100 g | $10.02 / per cup $0.20 | |
| 250 g | $19.49 / per cup $0.15 | |
| 500 g | $29.52 / per cup $0.11 | |
| 1 kg | $55.69 / per cup $0.11 | |
Three cheers for the Dutch. The Dutch have given the world wooden shoes tulips windmills and salty black licorice. Yes salty licorice. If you ask for licorice in Amsterdam you won't be handed a piece of the sweet red variety we grew up with here in North America. Dutch licorice is actually a derivative of Finnish licorice known as Salmiakki which gets its name from the Latin word for ammonium chloride sal ammoniac the variety of salt that gives the black confection its distinctive salty flavor. The Dutch variety is a little sweeter than the Finnish however thanks to the addition of aniseed. The resulting candy has a complex salty sweet flavor and depending on the ratio of ingredients ranges in profile from mild to extra strong. Our Master Taster being the good Dutchman that he is knew he had to create a tea to capture the unique flavor of the Old Country. He decided to base the blend on a Cederberg district Rooibos from South Africa which imparts an herbaceous character reminiscent of licorice root. The mellow character of Rooibos also layers exceptionally well with the aniseed and natural flavorings that round out the blend. The resulting cup is fantastic - sweet slightly bitter and hinting of spice.
Tea Type: Rooibos
Country: South Africa
Region: Cederberg
Grade: Choice Grade #1
Altitude: 1500-2500 ft above sea level
Manufacturer Type: Fermentation
Ingredients: Luxury rooibos Aniseed Sunflower petals Natural flavors
Cup Characteristics: Memories of Amsterdam as aniseed imparts a sweet candy-like pungency on tangy licorice.
Infusion: Reddish orange to full color (depends on brewing time and quantity used)
Brewing Hot
Bring cold water to a boil. Place 1tsp of loose Rooibos into an infuser. Lower infuser into your cup/teapot. Pour boiling water over Rooibos and let steep 3-7mins according to taste (the longer the steeping time the stronger the brew). Add milk, sugar, or honey to taste.
Brewing Cold
Place 1 generous teaspoon of loose tea into a cup/ teapot for each serving required. Bring water to a boil and pour boiling water over the tea. Steep for 5 mins. Add hot tea to a 12oz / 375ml glass filled with ice, straining the tea (use larger pitcher if preparing multiple servings). Sweeten by adding sugar to taste.
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