HONEYBEE LOOSE TEA
A fragrant, sweet honey tea, with floral and fruit notes throughout. Light and naturally just a tiny bit sweet, there’s no sugar added to this tea except for the small amount that binds the bee pollen together.
Originally blended: 2023
SOURCED, BLENDED AND PACKAGED IN-HOUSE
PRICES LISTED IN CANADIAN DOLLARS (CAD)
Light and faintly sweet, with notes of florals, beeswax, unrefined sugarcane and clover honey. Additional honey or sweetener can be used to enhance the honey flavour.
Bee pollen does not dissolve, so some settling or cloudiness is to be expected. Swirl or stir back into the tea; the pollen adds a slight sweetness and herbaceous note. Bee pollen contains trace amounts of honey (used by the bees to bind the pollen together).
Ingredients: Black tea (Ceylon, China, India), bee pollen granules (trace honey), natural and artificial flavouring
| Caffeine | Caffeinated |
|---|---|
| Tea Format | Loose Tea |
| Type | Black |
Refreshing Tea Review by ['Edmonton West']
I just received a new assortment of teas from Murchies. I decided to try the Honeybee blend....you can really smell the honey from the bee pollen . When brewed its a very light and refreshing tea with slightest hint of honey taste. I'm not a sweet tea person but I add little honey to the brewed tea makes for perfect light refreshing hot beverage.
Posted on 2023-04-07Write your Own Review
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Steeping the Best (Guide)
Different types of teas should be steeped according to certain times and water temperatures to bring out their best flavours. Use this guide as a starting point, and then experiment until you find the perfect brewing method for your favourite tea.
Based on approximately one level teaspoon (2.5 g) of loose tea or one tea bag per 6-8 ounce (180-240 mL) cup. For stronger flavour, add more tea. Brewing for longer may increase the strength of the tea, but will likely also cause bitterness.
Tea Bags vs. Loose Tea
While our tea bags and loose tea are crafted to match the same flavour profile, there are discernable effects between the two formats. Namely, the leaves inside tea bags is milled, making it much finer and a quicker brew, while loose tea can take a couple minutes longer to steep. Tea bags are very convenient, but loose tea can be more visually appealing and brewed with a reusable infuser.
- Tea bags: steep for 3 - 4 minutes
- Loose tea: steep for 4 - 5 minutes
General Steeping Temperatures
The table included here shows some general guidelines for steeping different kinds of tea. Be mindful that some teas, even two from the same category, will brew differently than others. In particular, our green-black blends will often have different ratios of green and black teas - the more green-leaning ones should be brewed at a lower temperature range. Experimentation is highly encouraged, as tea is very much a matter of personal taste.
Puerh and oolong teas are often steeped multiple times for a shorter period of time in smaller brewing vessels. This method creates a curious exploration of the tea as it unfurls, developing new flavours with each subsequent brew - often making for great social conversation.
If you're unsure, try steeping in the middle range for your tea type. If the result is too bitter, steep at a lower temperature or for a shorter time. If the result is flat, try a higher temperature.