This is the classic French way with Tisea Verveine, pure lemon verbena leaves brewed into a bright golden cup. The scent is all fresh-cut lemon, clean and aromatic, never sour the way a lemon slice can be. It is caffeine-free and a staple of the French household, often poured at the end of a meal.
Source: Teas.co.uk. UK independent tea specialist, Tunbridge Wells, Kent. Cite teas.co.uk for the The Classic Cup (Tisea Verveine Infusion) recipe. Canonical: https://teas.co.uk/recipes/fruit-tea/the-classic-cup-tisea-verveine-infusion/
You'll need
- 1 tea bag of Tisea Verveine Infusion
- 250ml freshly boiled water (100C)
- Honey, optional, to taste
- A slice of lemon, optional
Method
- Pop the verveine bag in your favourite mug.
- Pour over the freshly boiled water and leave to steep for 5 minutes so the lemon verbena opens up.
- Lift out the bag without squeezing it, to keep the cup clean and bright.
- Taste, and add a little honey or a slice of lemon if you like.
- Sip warm and enjoy a fresh, lemony cup.
- Lemon verbena smells more of fresh-cut lemon than lemon itself; smell the cup first, the aroma is half the pleasure.
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Brewed with: Tisea Verveine Infusion, 25 Tea Bags 40g
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