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Sakura Cherry Blossom blends Sencha green tea with cherry and rose petals to make an unmistakably flowery cup with hints of cherry. You may just feel like you're walking among Japan's cherry blossoms with every sip.
All about Sakura Cherry Blossom, Organic — Loose Leaf Green Tea
What it’s like, and how to make it
CaffeineLow caffeine
TypeGreen
FlavourRose, cherry
CharacterFloral
What’s in itSencha green tea, cherry, rose petals
Perfect for
Iced
High tea
How to brew it
175°F / 80°C
Steep 2–3 minutes
Use 1 tsp per 8oz
Boiling water scorches the leaf and makes it bitter
Re-steep the same leaves twice
Beyond the cup
Cherry and rose petals on a sencha base – like walking through a Japanese garden. Makes a stunning iced tea. The cherry-almond connection is real – brew alongside almond desserts, frangipane, or marzipan. Steep into cream for a rose-cherry panna cotta.
What’s in it
Every herb in the blend, and where to read about it on its own.
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