Blackberry Royale

A bold blackberry flavored blend with a rich helping of fresh fruit.  Tart hibiscus blossoms mix with currants, elderberries, blueberries, raspberries, strawberry pieces and papaya cubes.

Although we often refer to herbal infusions as teas, this blend does not actually contain any portion of the tea plant (Camellia Sinensis).  An herbal, by definition, does not contain any tea.  That is what allows it to be naturally caffeine free.  Herbal blends are made up of fruit, botanicals, spices and herbs. They can also be called tisanes.

A 2008 study conducted by the United States Department of Agriculture determined that hibiscus may lower blood pressure in pre-hypertensive or mildly hypertensive adults.

Our Blackberry Royale contains a significant amount of hibiscus which makes the infusion a deep red color and gives it a rather tart flavor. If desired, its cranberry-like tartness is easily tamed by the addition of honey or raw sugar. Try sweetening it with our German Rock Sugar.

Pair unsweetened Blackberry Royale with vanilla ice cream or mixed berry cobbler.  Better yet, try pairing it with vanilla ice cream  and mixed berry cobbler.  It also works well with fresh fruit.

We recommend steeping Blackberry Royale for 5 minutes at 208°.  Since it does not contain any portion of the tea plant, Blackberry Royale is very forgiving and difficult to over-steep.

Ingredients: Papaya cubes (sugar dusting), hibiscus blossoms, currants, black currant, blueberries, elderberries, flavoring, freeze-dried strawberry and raspberry pieces.