WILDERNESS RETREAT
flavour profile: ripe berries, complex depth, enchanting fruity & floral aromas, reflecting the bounty, mystery & magic of the forest
ingredients: black tea, blueberries, blueberry leaves, cranberry, rosehips, elderberries, currants, raisins & hibiscus
Our coastal rainforests exude a special magic, where there is deep stillness & yet the forests are also filled with the aliveness of nature. Blueberries, cranberries, rosehips, elderberries & blueberry leaves are infused into aromatic black tea, along with currants, raisins & hibiscus to create a dazzling tea that reflects the bounty, mystery & enchantment of the rainforests. Enjoy alluring notes of ripe berries, sweetness, enchanting fruity & floral aromas, a mild tartness & complex depth.
MYSTIC RAINFOREST is delightful with breakfast or as a mid-morning or afternoon tea & makes a fabulous iced or cold brew tea, or a base from which to create tea mocktails & cocktails. Serve it as a refreshing iced tea in hot weather. When the weather is chilly, drink it hot. It’s the perfect accompaniment when storm watching - sip it by a cosy fire, or enjoy it whenever you need a pick me up. Tastes like dessert in a glass, so it can be enjoyed as a treat anytime you need one.
recipe ideas
WESTCOAST SANGRIA: brew tea double strength (use 2x the quantity of tea leaves, but steep a max of 5 minutes). To make an alcohol free sangria, mix equal parts chilled tea with chilled white grape juice. Shake over ice to cool further & serve. For a wine based sangria, for every cup of iced tea, combine with 1/2 cup white grape juice & 1/2 cup red wine.
RAINFOREST SUNSET: brew tea double strength (use 2x the quantity of tea leaves, but steep a max of 5 minutes). Mix equal parts brewed tea with cranberry juice for a cocktail. Serve hot or iced. Optional: add 1-2 oz gin, vodka, tequila or rum per cup.
ENCHANTED FOREST HOT CHOCOLATE: brew tea double strength. Mix with equal parts of your favourite hot chocolate. Optional: Add 1 oz of your favourite spirit (pairs beautifully with gin and vodka) per cup.
To make COLD BREW TEA: Pour room temp or cold water over 1 tsp. tea. Refrigerate 2 hrs or overnight, then strain & drink.
To make ICE BREW TEA: Place 1-2 tsp. tea in 1 cup ice. Let sit at room temperature. Once ice is partially melted, strain any tea leaves & drink.
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.
