Loose Leaf Tea

[caption id="attachment_1503" align="aligncenter" width="150"] Exquisite loose leaf tea blend[/caption] A refreshing glass of iced tea is a treat year round. Black tea is most often recommended for brewing iced tea, though, you can make delicious unsweetened or sweet tea from almost any variety or blend of tea you prefer. Iced tea from freshly brewed loose leaf tea yields a more flavorful beverage than an iced tea recipe that calls for using tea bags. The quality of bulk or loose leaf tea is higher than the teas typically used in pre-packaged tea bags. That's why tea brewed with loose leaf tea is better tasting and garners greater health benefits. There are two traditional methods for making iced tea that can be easily stored in your refrigerator in an air-tight container for up to three days. Hot Preparation: Use half of the suggested amount of water for the amount of tea you are brewing. Steeping time and water temperature vary according the type of tea you are making. Therefore, follow these guidelines.

• Black Tea:Steep for three to five minutes in water that has been heated to 212 degrees.
• Green Tea:Steep for one to three minutes in water that has been heated to 180 degrees.
• Oolong / Wulong Tea:Steep for three to five minutes in water that has been heated to 212 degrees
• White Tea:Steep for third seconds to two minutes in water than has been heated to 180 degrees
• Tisanes/Herbal Tea: Steep five minutes in water that has been heated to 212 degrees.

Once steeping is completed, remove the tea leaves by using a strainer as you pour your tea into a pitcher or other vessel. Add the remaining amount of cold water. For sweet tea, add sugar, honey, or stevia to taste. Artificial sweeteners may be used, if you prefer, though they are not preferred. Once your tea is prepared, chill for 3 to 4 hours before serving. Cold Preparation: Use the full recommended amount of water for the amount of iced tea you are brewing.

• Black and Herbal Teas:Steep in cold water in the refrigerator for six to eight hours.
• Green and White Teas: Steep in cold water in the refrigerator for three to six hours (or overnight if you want a stronger tea).

Once steeping is completed, remove the tea leaves by using a strainer as you pour your tea into another pitcher or container. Add sugar or other sweetener to make sweet tea, if you choose. Chill for another two hours before serving. With either preparation method, you can add extra zest or a flavor twist to your brew with squeezed lemon, mint leaves or a splash of cranberry, orange, peach or pineapple juice. Experiment with different types of teas and flavor enhancements to create your own special iced tea recipe that will keep friends and loved ones coming back for more.

Wild Hibiscus Edible Flowers

A Beautiful and Unique product - Serve these exquisite Wild Hibiscus Flowers as a garnish in Champagne at your next special occasion, celebration or dinner party! At the end of the drink you can eat the flower. It has a delicious raspberry, rhubarb flavor. Handpicked, cleaned and packed, Wild Hibiscus Flowers in Syrup are 100% natural and sustainably farmed in Australia. These flowers have a sweet raspberry-rhubarb flavor and are crimson in color. Made from only wild hibiscus flowers, cane sugar and water, the entire flower is edible and makes a stunning presentation in a glass of champagne or martini. Also, the flowers and syrup are heat stable and will not change color or texture when used in cooking applications. Its delicious in cocktails, salads, cheesecake recipes, crostini, skewers, ice-cream sundaes...

Watch your cocktail parties flourish! Wow guests with a wild hibiscus flower in their cocktail! These certified organic flowers actually "bloom" in a drink while adding a slight raspberry/rhubarb flavor. Enjoy them as a delightful addition to Champagne, a garnish on a dessert, or have fun with the recipe guide included. Imported from Australia.

Wild Hibiscus Edible Flowers in Syrup 11 Flower in Jar. An easy way to make a fancy cocktail or accent a food dish.

100% natural, sustainably farmed, edible, whole Wild Hibiscus Flowers are dark crimson in color with a delicious raspberry/rhubarb flavor and firm but pliant texture which makes them easy to work with. Serve as a garnish in Prosecco or Champagne, in cocktails or in both sweet and savory food recipes. Three year shelf life, 3 months once opened and both syrup and flowers are heat stable for cooking applications. Kosher and all production is HACCP Certified facilities.

Wild Hibiscus Flower Tea, 100% Pure, Cold Dried

Each foil sealed tea bag contains the health benefits of 3 whole Wild Hibiscus Flowers cold dried using a unique process in Sydney, Australia. This process was developed to preserve the high antioxidant content.
100% Pure, all natural Hibiscus tea
Pack contains instructions for a fun test which consumers can do at home to prove the high antioxidant content
Each tea bag is sealed in foil to preserve the flavor and freshness
Made from our premium flowers which are too big or small to use as a garnish in Champagne
20 foil sealed tea bags to preserve the flavor
2 year shelf life
A strong full bodied tea with intense berry flavor and a deep red color. This tea makes a satisfying red wine replacement. Our Wild Hibiscus Flowers contain very high levels of Anthocyanin antioxidants. This product is for the consumer who is aware of the health benefits of 100% pure hibiscus flowers after reading medical reports recognized by USDA that hibiscus flowers (Hibiscus sabdariffia) lower blood pressure. Dr. Oz has also stated the same results.
Health Benefits
Lowers Blood Pressure
May Lower Cholesterol
Maintains healthy blood lipid levels
Very high source of active Anthocyanin Antioxidants shown to fight cancer and abnormal cell growth