One of Mr. Vail's 15 original tea blends.

This old-time formula incorporates Ceylon, China and Indian teas, with a splash of bergamot, to make a bright amber cup with a smooth well-rounded taste. The subtle citrus notes make this an ideal blend for iced tea!

Ingredients: Black teas and natural bergamot oil.

Brew tea at 212º - steep for 3 minutes.

To make the perfect glass of iced tea:
Put approximately ½ ounce (¼ cup) of loose tea into a small container. Pour boiling water over the tea to cover. Let steep 5 minutes, strain out leaves into a ½ gallon (8 cup) container and add cold water to fill. Stir and refrigerate.

If your iced tea gets cloudy, add a few drops of boiling water to the brew.


Iced Tea Blend with Basil and Blackberries

7 tsp Iced Tea Blend Tea
3/4 cup fresh blackberries
12 freshly picked basil leaves, cut into pieces
4 cups boiling water
ice
lemon slices
maple syrup, to taste

In a large pot combine the loose tea, blackberries, and cut basil. Fill the pot with the boiling water, mash the blackberries, cover and steep for 5 minutes.

Strain out the leaves and fruit. Chill. Then pour over ice. Add a little maple syrup and a slice of lemon. Enjoy!


Iced Tea Popsicles

Just the thing to beat the summer heat … tea popsicles!

1 tsp Iced Tea Blend Tea
½ cup boiling water
½ cup lemonade

Brew the tea for 4 minutes in the boiling water. Strain and combine with the lemonade. Pour into popsicle molds, ice cube trays, or paper cups and freeze. These are a refreshing, delicious way to keep cool!

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