CUP CHARACTERISTICS: Exceptionally fruity with memories of sunny days. Relief is on the way.
INGREDIENTS: Apple pieces, Hibiscus, Senna leaves, Rosehip, Pomegranate pieces, Natural flavors (Organic compliant)
INGREDIENTS FROM: Turkey / Egypt / Chile
REGION(S): Anatolya / Nile River Delta + Fayoum / Patagonia
GROWING ALTITUDES: 1 - 2000 feet above sea level
GRADE(S): 1st Grade Melange
MANUFACTURE TYPE(S): Traditional process, Small batch crafted, Air and sun dried
ANTIOXIDANT LEVEL: Low
CAFFEINE LEVEL: Caffeine Free Herb
KOSHER: Yes
VEGETARIAN: Yes
VEGAN: Yes
ARTISANAL NOTES: Small batch blended and packed in Canada at The Metropolitan Tea Company.
INFUSION: Light pink tending yellow
INFORMATION:
Looking for some relief, fast? Look no further. Senna Quick Start harnesses and delivers the power of Senna, an herb with laxative-like properties. (It should come as no surprise that this particular herb shares a name with the ultra-speedy, late Brazilian race car driver Ayrton Senna, widely regarded as the greatest Formula One driver of all time.)
A genus of flowering plants in the Fabaceae family, Senna gets its name from the Arabic word sana. For centuries, the herb has been used by traditional medicinal practitioners to ease issues with the bowel.
Brewed on its own, Senna tea, while slightly sweet, often exhibits strong undertones of bitterness, which is not ideal for those situations where your stomach is already feeling a little out-of-sorts. That's why we've added the herb to a robust, fruit-forward blend of dried fruits, flowers and all-natural flavoring oils. The resulting cup will help push those not-feeling-so-great moments over the finish line, with the checkered flag of relief. Olé!
Looking for some relief, fast? Look no further. Senna Quick Start harnesses and delivers the power of Senna, an herb with laxative-like properties. (It should come as no surprise that this particular herb shares a name with the ultra-speedy, late Brazilian race car driver Ayrton Senna, widely regarded as the greatest Formula One driver of all time.)
A genus of flowering plants in the Fabaceae family, Senna gets its name from the Arabic word sana. For centuries, the herb has been used by traditional medicinal practitioners to ease issues with the bowel.
Brewed on its own, Senna tea, while slightly sweet, often exhibits strong undertones of bitterness, which is not ideal for those situations where your stomach is already feeling a little out-of-sorts. That's why we've added the herb to a robust, fruit-forward blend of dried fruits, flowers and all-natural flavoring oils. The resulting cup will help push those not-feeling-so-great moments over the finish line, with the checkered flag of relief. Olé!
STEEPING TIME
| TEA CUP | 8oz (237ml) | 10oz (296ml) | 12oz (355ml) |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMOUNT | 1 heaping teaspoon of "The Perfect Measure Spoon" (Item# 11MS-1370-) | 1 heaping teaspoon of "The Perfect Measure Spoon" (Item# 11MS-1370-) | 1.5 heaping teaspoon of "The Perfect Measure Spoon" (Item# 11MS-1370-) |
| MILD | 2-3 min | 2-3 min | 2-3 min |
| MEDIUM | 4-5 min | 4-5 min | 4-5 min |
| STRONG | 6-7 min | 6-7 min | 6-7 min |
| MetroTea recommends 3-5 min | |||
| TEA POT | 18oz (532ml) | 36oz (1064ml) | 48oz (1419ml) |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMOUNT | 2 heaping teaspoons of "The Perfect Measure Spoon" (11MS-1370-) | 1 heaping teaspoon of "Pot of Perfect Tea Spoon" (Item # 11MS-1155-) | 2 heaping teaspoon of "Pot of Perfect Tea Spoon" (Item # 11MS-1155-) |
| MILD | 2-3 min | 2-3 min | 2-3 min |
| MEDIUM | 4-5 min | 4-5 min | 4-5 min |
| STRONG | 6-7 min | 6-7 min | 6-7 min |
| MetroTea recommends 3-5 min | |||
SERVING RECOMMENDATIONS:
| MILK | SUGAR | LEMON | MINT |
|---|---|---|---|
| NO | NO | NO | NO |
IDEAL BREWING TEMPERATURE: 100ºC/212ºF
HOT BREWING METHOD:
Bring filtered or freshly drawn cold water to a rolling boil. Place 1 slightly heaping teaspoon of loose tea for each 7-9oz / 200-260ml of fluid volume in the teapot. Pour the boiling water into the teapot. Cover and let steep for 3-7 minutes according to taste (the longer the steeping time the stronger the tea).
Bring filtered or freshly drawn cold water to a rolling boil. Place 1 slightly heaping teaspoon of loose tea for each 7-9oz / 200-260ml of fluid volume in the teapot. Pour the boiling water into the teapot. Cover and let steep for 3-7 minutes according to taste (the longer the steeping time the stronger the tea).
ICED TEA BREWING METHOD (Pitcher): (To Make 1 Liter/Quart):
Place 6 slightly heaping teaspoons of herbal tea or 6 tea bags into a teapot or heat resistant pitcher. Using filtered or freshly drawn cold water, boil and pour 1¼ cups/315ml over the herbal tea. Steep for 5-10 minutes. Quarter fill a serving pitcher with cold water. Pour the tea into your serving pitcher straining the tea or removing the tea bags. Add ice and top-up the pitcher with cold water. Garnish and sweeten to taste. A rule of thumb when preparing fresh brewed iced herb & fruit tea is to increase the strength of hot brew since it will be poured over ice and diluted with cold water.
Place 6 slightly heaping teaspoons of herbal tea or 6 tea bags into a teapot or heat resistant pitcher. Using filtered or freshly drawn cold water, boil and pour 1¼ cups/315ml over the herbal tea. Steep for 5-10 minutes. Quarter fill a serving pitcher with cold water. Pour the tea into your serving pitcher straining the tea or removing the tea bags. Add ice and top-up the pitcher with cold water. Garnish and sweeten to taste. A rule of thumb when preparing fresh brewed iced herb & fruit tea is to increase the strength of hot brew since it will be poured over ice and diluted with cold water.
ICED TEA BREWING METHOD (Individual Serving):
Place 1 slightly heaping teaspoons of herbal tea or 1 tea bag into a teapot for each serving required. Using filtered or freshly drawn cold water, boil and pour 6-7oz/170-200ml per serving over the herbal tea. Cover and let steep for 5-10 minutes. Add hot tea to a 12oz/375ml acrylic glass filled with ice, straining the tea or removing the bags. Not all of the tea will fit, allowing for approximately an additional ½ serving. Garnish and sweeten to taste. A rule of thumb when preparing fresh brewed herb & fruit tea is to increase the strength of hot tea since it will be poured over ice and diluted.
Place 1 slightly heaping teaspoons of herbal tea or 1 tea bag into a teapot for each serving required. Using filtered or freshly drawn cold water, boil and pour 6-7oz/170-200ml per serving over the herbal tea. Cover and let steep for 5-10 minutes. Add hot tea to a 12oz/375ml acrylic glass filled with ice, straining the tea or removing the bags. Not all of the tea will fit, allowing for approximately an additional ½ serving. Garnish and sweeten to taste. A rule of thumb when preparing fresh brewed herb & fruit tea is to increase the strength of hot tea since it will be poured over ice and diluted.
FOOD SAFETY ADVISORY: We strongly recommend using filtered or freshly drawn cold water brought to a rolling boil when brewing all types of tea. Today's water has been known to carry viruses, parasites and bacteria. Boiling the water will kill these elements and reduce the potential incidence of water-borne illnesses.
RECOMMENDATION: We recommend the use of our '1 Cup of Perfect Tea' measuring spoon (Item# 11MS-1370) for best results. Please contact Metropolitan Tea to place an order.
ANTIOXIDANT BENEFIT: For a greater antioxidant benefit brew longer and use more tea.