Midsummer Magic
SUMMER, TAKEN WITHOUT PERMISSION
Kiwi, strawberry, hibiscus and dark tea before the forecast catches up.
A vivid fruit blend for making the season yourself.
The story
The British summer has issued no firm commitment. Fine. Hibiscus has brought the red, kiwi the sharpness, strawberry the soft fruit and the tea leaves enough depth to stop the whole thing drifting into cordial. The season may report late. The cup has opened without it.
What this actually is
A loose fruit and tea blend with hibiscus, Sencha green tea, pu-erh, strawberry, rose hip, kiwi, apple and aroma. The kiwi pieces contain sulphur dioxide, declared below in the allergen information.
Kept for: Hibiscus · Kiwi · Strawberry · Unauthorised summer
Taste profile
- Colour: Deep summer red
- Opening: Tart hibiscus and kiwi
- Middle: Strawberry and apple
- Base: Sencha and pu-erh depth
Why choose it
- Sensory: Tart kiwi and hibiscus meet strawberry, apple and a deeper tea base.
- Seasonal: A summer-flavoured cup that does not depend on reliable sunshine.
- Practical: Enjoy hot, or prepare and cool it for a vivid iced tea.
- Atmosphere: Brings the bright table, clear jug and first-outside-chair feeling indoors when required.
Reach for it when
- The forecast has used the phrase 'bright spells' without evidence
- The garden chairs are damp but your intentions remain excellent
- Fruit tea needs tea-leaf depth beneath it
How to brew it
- Measure 2-3g of loose blend for 200ml of water.
- Heat the water to 90°C-95°C.
- Steep for 4-5 minutes, then strain.
Ingredients
Sencha green tea, Pu-erh tea, hibiscus, rose hip, freeze-dried strawberry, kiwi (kiwi 56%, sugar, citric acid, colour E141 and sulphur dioxide), apple (apple approximately 97.5%, citric acid E330 and optional ascorbic acid E300), aroma and salt.
Allergens and cross-contact
Contains sulphites from the kiwi ingredient. Check the complete ingredient declaration before use.
The sensible bit
Food product. Contains naturally occurring caffeine. Check the complete ingredient and allergen declaration before use. Prepare using the measure, water temperature and steep time stated on this page. Hot water can scald. Store sealed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, moisture and strong odours. Use by the best-before date shown on the pack.
Gift tag
For: The person who declares summer at the first available strawberry.
Do not give to: Anyone who must avoid sulphites. Check the complete ingredient declaration before gifting.
The chairs are still damp
The bright jug belongs on the table even when the garden chairs are waiting to dry. You have postponed enough small summers on behalf of the forecast. Finish the unfinished season in the cup.
Open summer yourself
Ingredients & materials
Safety & care
The sensible bit
The bright jug belongs on the table even when the garden chairs are waiting to dry. You have postponed enough small summers on behalf of the forecast. Finish the unfinished season in the cup.