A rich black tea inspired by crisp fall drives, changing leaves, and roadside stops. Warm cinnamon and sweet spices mingle with spiced pumpkin, caramel, and chocolate undertones for a cozy cup that tastes like autumn.
Autumn Drive
Luxury Ingredients: Black tea, Apple, Orange, Rosehip, Hibiscus, Cinnamon, Calendula + Marigold petals, Pumpkin, Natural flavors (organic compliant)
Tea(s) From: India / Sri Lanka / Kenya / Turkey / Chile / Thailand / Egypt / Poland
Region(s): Nilgiri + Kerala / Nuwara Eliya / Nandi Highlands / Anatolya / Patagonia / Petchabun / Fayoum / Lodz
Antioxidant Level: High
Caffeine Content: Medium
Hot Brewing Method:
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Bring filtered or freshly drawn cold water to a rolling boil (212ºF).
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Place 1 slightly heaping teaspoon of loose tea for each 7-9oz / 200-260ml of fluid volume in the teapot.
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Pour the boiling water into the teapot.
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Cover and let steep for 3-7 minutes according to taste (the longer the steeping time the stronger the tea).
Iced Tea Brewing Method (Individual Serving):
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Place 6 slightly heaping teaspoons of loose tea or 6 tea bags into a teapot or heat resistant pitcher.
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Using filtered or freshly drawn cold water, boil and pour 1¼ cups/315ml over the tea leaves.
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Steep for 5 minutes.
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Quarter fill a serving pitcher with cold water.
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Pour the tea into your serving pitcher straining the tea or removing the tea bags.
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Add ice and top-up the pitcher with cold water.
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Garnish and sweeten to taste.
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A rule of thumb when preparing fresh brewed iced tea is to increase the strength of hot tea since it will be poured over ice and diluted with cold water. (Note: Some luxury quality teas may turn cloudy when poured over ice. This is a sign of luxury quality and nothing to worry about.)
Iced Tea Brewing Method (Pitcher - to make 1 liter/quart):
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Place 6 slightly heaping teaspoons of herbal tisane or 6 tea bags into a teapot or heat resistant pitcher.
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Using filtered or freshly drawn cold water, boil to 212ºF.
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Pour 1¼ cups/315ml over the herbal tisane.
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Steep for 5-10 minutes. Quarter fill a serving pitcher with cold water.
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Pour the tisane into your serving pitcher, straining the tisane or removing the tea bags.
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Add ice and top-up the pitcher with cold water. Garnish and sweeten to taste.
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A rule of thumb when preparing freshly brewed iced herbal tisanes is to increase the strength of hot brew since it will be poured over ice and diluted with cold water.
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GMO Declaration: According to our knowledge and the statements of our suppliers we can confirm that the product does not contain GMOs.
Declaration of Compliance: This product conforms to the legal requirements of the USFDA (USA), CFIA (Canada), and EFSA (EU) effective at the time of purchase.
Radiation: The product and its raw materials have not been treated with ultraviolet or ionized rays. The tea is not irradiated in any form.
Fumigation: The product has not been fumigated.
Natural Flavors (organic compliant)
Natural flavors allowed for use in certified organic foods are subject to a different, far more restrictive set of regulations. They cannot contain a long list of ingredients, including synthetic solvents, carriers, emulsifiers, or artificial preservatives. They must use non-petroleum-based solvents, cannot be irradiated, and cannot use flavor extracts derived from genetically
