Lime Guava: 3 Ways To Brew

Lime Guava: 3 Ways To Brew…

Lively Lime Guava Black Tea, the ultimate summer refreshment designed to invigorate your senses with a harmonious blend of tropical flavours. Built on a base of premium black tea, this blend is crafted with a medley of tropical ingredients to offer a vibrant and unforgettable summer tea. This tea features a robust and rich base of black tea, providing a full-bodied flavour and energising kick. Papaya pieces and natural guava flavour add a boost of natural sweetness and a burst of tropical flair, while blackberry infuses a luscious and subtly tart note that perfectly balances the blend. Lime leaves deliver a zesty and refreshing citrus twist that brightens every sip, and safflower petals offer a beautiful, floral undertone with a touch of elegance.

Hot Brew for 3 Minutes: To truly unleash the full flavour of Lime Guava Black Tea, hot brewing is an excellent method. Steep the tea for three minutes in hot water, allowing the rich tannins to flow and interact with the tropical ingredients. This process brings out the robust character of the black tea and lets the papaya, guava, blackberry, and lime leaves meld into a vibrant, lively infusion. Remember, leaf tea needs ample space and time to unfurl and release its full potential, so give it the room it needs in your teapot or infuser.

Cold Brew Overnight: For a naturally sweeter and more delicate experience, try cold brewing Lime Guava Black Tea overnight. This method allows the flavours to develop slowly through a long, cold extraction process, minimizing the release of tannins. The result is a smooth, refreshing tea with a perfectly balanced sweetness and a gentle tropical profile. Simply add the tea leaves to cold water and refrigerate overnight. In the morning, you’ll have a delightful, invigorating beverage ready to enjoy.

Brew Mindfully with a Gaiwan: For those seeking a mindful tea experience, use a gaiwan to brew Lime Guava Black Tea. This traditional Chinese bowl allows you to fully appreciate the tea’s aroma and flavour. Follow our steps to pause and rebalance, making your tea preparation a moment of calm and mindfulness.

Place your leaves into the bowl and pour your water into the Gaiwan around the sides  Now your first infusion can be left to brew for 30 seconds – 1 minute, which is largely down to personal preference. The beauty of the Gaiwan is the aroma which can be experienced when you lift the lid after the infusion is complete.  Definitely do not miss experiencing the scent from your tea – it is a delicious start.

With the lid of the Gaiwan tilted and acting as the tea leave filter, you can then either pour your tea directly into your tasting cups or you can pour this into a separate jug vessel.  Pouring the full amount of tea from the Gaiwan into a separate vessel has the added benefit of keeping the entire infusion at the same strength.

This is your first infusion ready for you to enjoy, reinfuse 2-3 more times.

By experimenting with  brewing methods, you can discover the versatile and delightful nature of tea. Whether you prefer the robust intensity of a hot brew, the smooth sweetness of a cold brew, or the meditative process of using a gaiwan, this tropical blend is sure to become your ultimate summer refreshment.

For more ways to drink visit our summer tea recipe blog for our Lime Guava Brazilian Lemonade recipe…