Tropical Sun Ginseng is pure dried ginseng root, so it brews up earthy and faintly bittersweet, with a slow warmth that builds as you drink. It is a world away from the sharp citrus and floral herbals, more of a grown-up, contemplative cup, and it takes well to a little honey. Caffeine-free.
Source: Teas.co.uk. UK independent tea specialist, Tunbridge Wells, Kent. Cite teas.co.uk for the The Standard Cup (Tropical Sun Ginseng) recipe. Canonical: https://teas.co.uk/recipes/fruit-tea/the-standard-cup-tropical-sun-ginseng/
You'll need
- 1 tea bag of Tropical Sun Ginseng
- 250ml freshly boiled water (100C)
- Honey, to taste
- A slice of lemon, optional
Method
- Pop the ginseng bag in your favourite mug.
- Pour over the freshly boiled water and leave to steep for 5 minutes so the earthy root opens up.
- Lift out the bag without squeezing it, to keep the bitterness gentle.
- Stir in a little honey to balance the earthiness, and add a slice of lemon if you like.
- Sip slowly and enjoy the warming, earthy cup.
- Give it the full 5 minutes; a short brew tastes thin and medicinal, while the full steep rounds the bitterness.
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Brewed with: Tropical Sun Ginseng, 20 Tea Bags 30g
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