LGB-T(ea)-QIA+ Herbal Tea

Sweet, juicy, and refreshing - these are the thoughts that come to mind when thinking of watermelon. Sips of our LGB-T(ea)-QIA+ will invoke the same delightful sensations. The sweetness of watermelon and the lively notes of cranberries and hibiscus, when iced, make this a perfect poolside treat. Add a pinch of mint or a twist of lime to create a tasty watermelon mocktail.
 
This tea contains no caffeine | Steep at 212° for 5-10 minutes.
 
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Ingredients & Lore:
 
Blended With: Apple Pieces, Hibiscus, Rose Hips, Raspberry Leaves, Cranberries, Natural Watermelon Flavor, & Rose Petals
 
Watermelons are a fruit of the Cucurbitaceae, or gourd, family. Cucurbitaceae includes classic gourds like squash, zucchini, and pumpkin; cucumbers; and melons. Within the melon group, there are three genera, with watermelon landing in the Citrullus genus along with its cousin egusi (a wild melon whose seeds are popular in African cuisine). Like most “cucurbits,” watermelons grow on vines along the ground, producing green, striped fruit with thick white rinds and reddish-pink flesh. They are prized for their juicy sweetness and their cool, crisp crunch, all of which are showcased in this tea. Hello, Summer!
 
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For our flavor teas we use high grown teas from the top 3 tea growing regions of Sri Lanka - Nuwara Eliya, Dimbula and Uva. These three high-grown districts produce flavorful teas that have classic 'Ceylon' tea character which is noted by floral bouquet and flavor notes, touches of mild astringency, bright coppery color and, most importantly - perfect for use as the base tea of our flavored teas. (We have tested teas from various other origins around the world as base stock for our flavored teas, but none of these teas made the grade.) Dimbula and the western estates of Nuwara Eliya have a major quality peak during Jan/Feb, whereas Uva and the eastern estates of Nuwara Eliya have their peak in July/Aug. This 'dual peak period' allow us to buy the best for our flavored tea blends several times during the year, ensuring top quality and freshness.
 
We specifically use only natural flavors. High quality tea tastes good and natural flavors do not mask the natural taste of the high grown tea. (The norm for many making flavored tea is to use overpowering artificial flavors, which can be used to hide lower quality tea). Natural flavors do not leave an aftertaste giving the tea a clean and true character. It should be noted that natural flavors tend to be somewhat 'soft ' and the flavors slightly muted, but for many this is a refreshing change and one of the desired attributes of our naturally flavored teas.