{"product_id":"barcelona-fruit-tapas-rooibos-tea","title":"BARCELONA FRUIT TAPAS","description":"This fabulous herbal blend delivers the goodness of rooibos amidst a cacophony of herbs and fruits. \u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAh, Barcelona! (Or Barchinona, Barchelona, or Barchenona as it was variously known throughout the Middle Ages.) City of flamenco, grand sweeping boulevards, the mind-altering architecture of Antonio Gaudi and untold thousands of tapas bars. Ok, maybe not untold thousands, but certainly untold hundreds maybe a thousand. In Barcelona, pronounced Bar-th-elona by the locals, tapas, a mid-afternoon snack comprised of a great multitude of delectable morsels, served up on a series of individual plates, can be enjoyed on virtually every street corner. Ordering tapas involves selecting from a number of bite-sized delicacies ranging from beans to olives to calamari. Que delicioso!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe word tapas loosely translates as cover or lid. Still, no one is entirely certain how this most famous of Spanish meals came into existence. Some believe it was developed by nefarious 16th century tavern keepers who began serving strong cheeses to cover the flavour of wine that had gone bad. Others think the trend started when tavern guests began covering their wineglasses with dishes and cards to prevent fruit flies. They believe savvy barkeepers began putting snacks on top of the makeshift lids. Still others maintain tapas was developed by direct order of King Alfonso X of Castile, otherwise known as Alfonso the Wise, who issued a decree that all taverns had to serve food with alcohol. But then, who knows?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the spirit of the culinary medley that is tapas, we've developed a medley of our own. This fabulous herbal blend delivers the goodness of rooibos amidst a cacophony of herbs and fruits rivaled only by the bustling tavernas of the city from which gets its name. Here's to Barcelona!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rooibos\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e South Africa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cederberg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choice Grade #1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1500-2500 ft above sea level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fermentation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rooibos Mango Lime Pineapple Rosehip pieces Lime Blackberry leaves Calendula Sunflower Thistle Cornflower Hibiscus petals Natural flavors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCup Characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exquisite. Your palate starts at tart berry and ends with sweet cherry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reddish orange to full color (depends on brewing time and quantity used)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Hot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Cold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Specialist Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"100 g","offer_id":1158136273,"sku":"67-100","price":10.02,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":1158136277,"sku":"67-250","price":19.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":1158136281,"sku":"67-500","price":29.52,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":1158136285,"sku":"67-1000","price":55.69,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/3859\/products\/67.jpeg?v=1442449990","url":"https:\/\/coasttocoasttea.ca\/products\/barcelona-fruit-tapas-rooibos-tea","provider":"Coast To Coast Tea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}