Strawberry Black

Jammy, ripe strawberry over a malty black-tea base. Black tea is blended with strawberry pieces, raspberry leaves, and natural strawberry flavor, so the fruit sits in the leaf rather than being sprayed on. Brew it hot for a fruit-forward afternoon cup, or brew it strong over ice for a bright pink-red iced tea that needs no sugar.

Blended in small batches in Portland so the berry reads sweet and true rather than like candy syrup. The black base carries real caffeine, a moderate everyday lift.

Ingredients: black tea, strawberry pieces, raspberry leaves, and natural strawberry flavor. 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. Keep to 3 minutes so the berry stays sweet and the black base stays smooth rather than bitter.

How is this different from Earl Grey or plain black tea?
It is a fruit-forward black tea, not a bergamot one. Earl Grey gets its flavor from citrusy bergamot oil; plain black tea has no added flavor at all. This leads with ripe strawberry over the malty base, so it reads sweet and jammy.

How do I make a strong iced strawberry tea?
Brew it double-strength and pour over plenty of ice so the flavor holds as the ice melts, or cold-steep it overnight in a pitcher in the fridge for a naturally sweet, refreshing glass.

Does it have caffeine?
Yes. The black tea base gives a moderate lift, good for mornings and afternoons alike.