Christmas Black Tea is a seasonal delight to the senses. It is a Chinese Black Tea Blend with scents and flavours associated with the festive period. Regardless of whether it’s winter or summer, you’re undoubtedly in for a truly scrumptious treat.
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Ingredients
This is a Christmas Spiced Black Tea with unparalleled character and charm. The ingredients within it include Cinnamon, Cloves, Almond Pieces, and Orange Peel.
The history of Cinnamon’s use dates back to the ancient Egyptians when it was a perfuming agent during the embalming process of late Pharaohs. It later arrived in Europe through Arab traders before becoming a spice loved worldwide.
Meanwhile, Cloves have a close association with the ancient holistic practice of Ayurveda. According to the Indian belief, it enhances circulation, digestion and metabolism and provides relief from gas, bloating and nausea.
Then there are Almonds, which derive from a tree species native to Iran and other Middle-Eastern countries. When combined with Orange Peel, you have Christmas Black Tea.
How to Brew Black Christmas Tea
- Buy a Tea Filter or Infuser and fill it with Christmas Spiced Black Tea
- Position the Tea-filled accessory in your cup.
- Begin brewing by pouring in freshly boiled water at temperatures of 100°C.
- Allow it to steep for 3-5 minutes.
How to Serve: Best served without additions.
Tasting Notes: Imparts a spicy, fruity, malty fusion of flavour.
Contains Allergen: Nuts – Almonds.
Benefits of Black Christmas Tea
Several of the components in Black Christmas Tea have health-promoting properties. For example, studies show that Cinnamon Tea promotes weight loss. Cloves, on the other hand, can help regulate blood sugar levels in diabetic and prediabetic individuals.
Finally, preliminary evidence indicates that Black Tea enhances cognitive function to reduce the risk of developing dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease.