{"product_id":"blueberry-bang-rooibos-tea","title":"BLUEBERRY BANG","description":"Wonderful hot or cold this tea has the mellow qualities of rooibos with the character of a cupful of fresh wild blueberries. \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\u003eBlueberry bang we admit is a strange name for a cup of tea. But did you know the name actually comes from an old recipe of Eastern Canada? To explain we take you to 1930's New Brunswick. In those days a German immigrant named Frederick Wolfhasen began experimenting with new machines to facilitate the picking of the low growing wild blueberries that grew in abundance around his farm. Searching for the ultimate apparatus Frederick built machines with pulleys ropes bicycle pedals you name it. Everything went swimmingly until one day in August of 1934 when he fired up his latest invention a diesel powered picker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe must tell you here that back in the old country Frederick was a tailor not an engineer. Suffice it to say he probably should have kept clear of the internal combustion engine. He pulled the starter. As it began to whir and rumble Frederick began to calculate the dollars he would soon line his pockets with. A half-mile away Frederick's sturdy wife Gisela began to prepare lunch a German pancake made from flour shortening and sugar. As she mixed and stirred she heard what would later be described by the dairyman who doubled as the local reporter as a loud clap booming and most frightful. Running outside Gisela froze in her tracks when she saw what would later be described by the same dairyman as a wall nay a tidal wave of blueberries flying towards the house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoments later Gisela her new sundress the porch and her dog Fritz were plastered. Frederick whose English was still not all that good covered the half mile back to the farm house in a mere 5 minutes yelling Blueberries! Bang! Gisela! over and over as he did so. By the time he arrived Gisela being the good stout wife that she was was already back in the kitchen stirring her dough which was now peppered richly with the deliciously sweet wild blueberries. Frederick blurted again Bluberries! Bang! Gisela! To which Gisela replied Yah. Blueberries. Bang. Frederick. Well about 30 minutes later they sat down to the most delicious dish either of them had ever eaten. At her husband's urging Gisela later entered the concoction at the local fair and the name stuck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e90 years or so later we've created this wonderful blueberry bang rooibos tea as a tribute to the Wolfhasens. Caffeine free rich in minerals and with high vitamin content we feel that this is one innovative blend the couple would have gone crazy for. Wonderful hot or cold this tea has the mellow qualities of rooibos with the character of a cupful of fresh wild blueberries. Wunderbar!\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 Luxury rooibos Elderberries Hibiscus Apple pieces Dried currants Cranberries Cornflower petals Natural flavors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCup Characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Incredible fresh fruit character that conjures memories of tiny flavorful blueberries\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e The aroma of the infusion portends a wonderful taste experience\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":1158136437,"sku":"31-100","price":10.02,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":1158136445,"sku":"31-250","price":19.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":1158136449,"sku":"31-500","price":29.52,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":1158136453,"sku":"31-1000","price":55.69,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/3859\/products\/31.jpeg?v=1442449982","url":"https:\/\/coasttocoasttea.ca\/products\/blueberry-bang-rooibos-tea","provider":"Coast To Coast Tea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}