Lemon Black

Reach for lemon black when you want a clean, bright lemon iced tea without reaching for the sugar bowl. This is black tea blended with real lemon peel and golden marigold petals, tart-bright citrus over a smooth, malty base. Brew it hot for a zesty cup, or brew it strong over ice for a crisp lemon iced tea, the porch-sipping kind.

The lemon comes from real dried peel, so it reads fresh and zesty rather than like lemon candy. The marigold petals are there mostly for color and add a soft, faintly floral note that rounds the cup. Blended in small batches in Portland. The black base carries real caffeine, a moderate everyday lift.

Ingredients: black tea, lemon peel, and marigold petals. No sugar, no preservatives. Naturally vegan.

How do I brew it?
Use 1 teaspoon per 8 ounces of water, heat the water to about 200°F, and steep 3 minutes. Use fresh leaves each brew. Keep to 3 minutes so the lemon stays bright and the black base stays smooth.

Why are there flower petals in it?
Those are marigold petals, added mainly for color and a soft, faintly floral lift. Some drinkers notice the floral note more than others; if you prefer a straighter lemon cup, a slightly shorter steep keeps the citrus in front.

Will the lemon peel turn it bitter?
Only if you use too much or steep too long. Stick to one teaspoon per cup and hold the steep to 3 minutes, and the peel stays zesty and bright rather than sharp.

How do I make lemon iced tea with it?
Brew it double-strength and pour over ice, or cold-steep it overnight in the fridge. Add a fresh lemon slice and a touch of honey if you like it sweeter.

Does it have caffeine?
Yes. The black tea base gives a moderate, everyday lift.