CRANBERRY APPLE
(Caffeine Free Fruit and Herb Tea)

Country of Origin: Blend of various dried fruits and herbs from Canada, USA, Thailand, Spain
Cup Characteristics: Bold, bright, full flavored cranberry softened with apple,  slightly tart
Infusion:

Tending pinkish

Ingredients: Hibiscus petals
  Rosehip chips
  Dried apple pieces
  Dried sweet orange peel
     Natural Flavors

Information:

Herb and fruit tea; in some circles is considered a new type of tea. We formulated this blend to accommodate tastes of people who wanted to experience a refreshing healthy new style drink without caffeine. What we got was a terrific ‘tea’ that is unbelievably delicious and  enjoyed Hot or Cold!  This tea has a very exotic flavor profile. The delicious blend of cranberry, fruit and apple flavors combined with the natural flavors and tartness of the various dried fruits create a summertime cooler or a winter time summer reminder.

If you are a skier or enjoy evenings in a rustic cabin around a roaring fireplace,  put a pot of this tea on. After it has brewed pour into 3 quart cooking pot, add a bottle of deep full flavored red wine, a couple slices of orange and a stick of cinnamon, about 10 cloves  - simmer for 15 minutes - add sugar to taste - now you have the perfect gluwien - Incredible!

For a summer time drink Cranberry Apple iced is hard to beat. It is refreshing and thirst quenching and not overly sweet. For formal times garnish the glass with a slice of orange and a stick of cinnamon  - for non formal times pour it into your glass and enjoy it gulp after gulp! If you have small children use the Cranberry Apple tea to make popsicles - they taste great and contain very little sugar.

By virtue of the fact that these blends do not contain any tea and are a special blend of fruits and herbs - they are caffeine free!. An additional benefit is that these ‘teas’ contain Vitamin C. What could be better - a healthy drink that tastes GREAT!

A selling tip:  At Christmas time cut squares of muslin cloth, place 1/2 ounce of cranberry apple, four cloves and a half stick of cinnamon + instructions for brewing - Sell it as a mulled wine starter mix - makes 1 quart  (your customer will have to add the wine)

Hot tea brewing method:  Place 1.5 to 2 teaspoons of Cranberry Apple  per cup (and add 1 teaspoon for the pot) into the teapot.  Pour boiling water into pot and let it steep for 5-7 minutes (or longer - the longer the steeping time to more intense the flavor becomes).  Pour into your cup and add sugar to taste. **do not add milk - the milk will curdle  due to the ingredients in this blend..

Cold tea brewing method:        Do Not Pour Hot Liquid directly into a Glass Pitcher

(makes 1 quart/liter)- Put 12-15 teaspoons of Cranberry Apple  into a heat resistant pitcher.  Pour 1 1/4 cups of freshly boiled water over the tea. Steep for 5-7 minutes or longer. Quarter fill a serving pitcher with cold water. Pour the tea into the pitcher straining the ingredients. Add ice and top-up with cold water. Garnish and sweeten to taste.