TEA OF GOOD CHEER
flavour profile: a warm, spicy flavour with lively citrus notes
ingredients: black tea, exotic spices (cinnamon, clove, coriander, cardamom), mandarin, tangerine, sweet orange & lemon peel & essence
Beloved, best-selling SPICY MANDARIN TEA is back in stock for a limited time, while quantities last! In recent years, we haven't been able to make SPICY MANDARIN TEA due to the impact that climate change is having on the taste of key ingredients in this blend. The delicious taste of our teas comes from real ingredients & we won't substitute with artificial flavours when the real thing isn't available. The challenge is that climate change is altering the taste of many ingredients & the impact of those flavor changes is becoming increasingly noticeable & is expected to continue. A key ingredient in SPICY MANDARIN TEA is a medley of citrus fruit, but in the past few years, citrus has been affected by a blight & crop failures. The result is that citrus tastes less zesty & zingy. The taste of spices have also been impacted by changes in climate - they are tending to be less sweet & more flat. Recently, we had some zesty, zingy citrus arrive & some sweet, lively spices... They aren't an exact match to what they used to taste like, but close enough, that it inspired our Tea Master to revive SPICY MANDARIN TEA.
While you won't find this release of SPICY MANDARIN identical to the original blend, it's very similar & makes for a delicious brew. The challenges impacting citrus fruits & spices continue & so we do not expect we will be able to make much more of this tea in the future, but we have some for you to enjoy for now.
If you loved this tea from us in the past, we would recommend purchasing a smaller size to start out with, as it's not identical to the original. See how you like it before stocking up.
RECIPE IDEAS
SPICY MANDARIN MULLED CIDER Add a splash of apple juice or cider to brewed SPICY MANDARIN TEA. For every cup of brewed tea, add 1/4 to 1/8 cup of cider, to taste. Delicious hot or iced.
SPICY MANDARIN TEA LATTE Brew 1/2 cup SPICY MANDARIN TEA. Combine with equal parts of your favourite dairy or non-dairy milk. Yummy hot or iced.
Brewing Instructions
Pour 2 cups of water over 1 tsp. of SILK ROAD premium quality, organic loose tea. This may not seem like a lot of tea but SILK ROAD teas are incredibly fresh & flavourful, which means that you don’t need very much in order to produce a delicious cup of tea. Using any more tea leaves can result in a cup of tea that is too strong.
- herbal tea bring water to a full, rolling boil | steep 7-10 minutes
- wellness tea bring water to a full, rolling boil | cover & steep 7-10 minutes
- green tea bring water to just before the boil begins | steep 1-3 minutes
- black tea bring water to a full, rolling boil | steep 2-5 minutes
- white tea bring water to just before the boil begins | steep 3-5 minutes
- oolong tea bring water to the boil | steep 5-7 minutes
Sizing Information
LOOSE TEA SIZES
TASTER contains approx 3 tsp of tea. Packaged in a foil lined, small envelope.
TIN contains approx 40 tsp of tea. Packaged in a food grade stainless steel tin. Tin dimension is 8.3 cm (3.25") in diameter x 5.5 cm (2.125") tall
TIN REFILL contains approx 40 tsp of tea. Packaged in a small brown paper bag. The bag does not have a zip top and is not designed for storage. Transfer to tin or airtight container immediately after it arrives to you.
BARISTA is a special value size - get 10 cups free, compared to the price of a tin! Contains approx 90 tsp of tea. Packaged in a zip top kraft satchel. If you previously purchased the 80 cup tin, we recommend getting one BARISTA satchel. It contains more tea, and is offered at a higher savings. If you previously purchased the 300 cup tin, we recommend getting two BARISTA satchels. Please note that BARISTA is not a price increase as compared to the 300 cup size, unless the tea being purchased has been impacted by price increase.
We have been delaying price increases as long as possible, and have recently implemented price increases on some teas. We have done our best to keep price increases as minimal as possible.
SERVING SIZE Our teas are made with premium botanicals, bursting with superb flavour and nutrient richness. You need less per serving to make a delicious cup of tea! Our recommended serving size is 1 teaspoon for 2 cups of tea.
STORAGE & FRESHNESS To maintain tea's freshness, taste and nutrient benefits, store away from exposure to heat, light and moisture. While the BARISTA size comes in a zip top satchel, if it takes longer than a few months to consume the tea, we recommend transferring it to a glass mason jar. It is more airtight and can offer better protection against humidity and moisture, as long as you store the jar out of direct light.
Interested in purchasing tea by specific weight amounts? This is not an option at this time. Our teas are only available in preset sizes shown here.
Wondering if some of the tin sizes we used to carry will return, and if so, when? Supply chain issues are impacting the availability of many items, including tins. We're doing our best to provide you with the best value and options, and may return to past packaging formats if and when possible. We recently introduced the TASTER and BARISTA sizes in response to supply chain shortages of tins, because some tin sizes that we used to offer are not available at this time. If you previously purchased the 80 cup tin, we recommend getting one BARISTA satchel. If you previously purchased the 300 cup tin, we recommend getting two BARISTA satchels.
