Beach Monkey
Beach Monkey is a tropical-style herbal infusion with an easy, fruity character. Serve it chilled for a beach-day inspired cup.
How to brew
- Tea: 2.5 g of dry tea per 8 fl oz (240 ml) of water
- Water temperature: 212°F (100°C)
- Steep time: 5–7 minutes, then strain or remove the tea bag.
- Cups per ounce: Approximately 11 cups per ounce (28.35 g), using 2.5 g per 8-fl-oz cup. This estimate counts the first infusion only.
Start with this guide and adjust to taste. A larger mug or stronger brew uses more tea and makes fewer cups per ounce.
Recipe to try
Banana & Peanut Tea Fruit Crumble with Beach Monkey
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 2.5 g Beach Monkey
- 1 cup water
- 2 cups ripe banana, sliced
- 1 tablespoon smooth peanut butter
- ½ cup rolled oats
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons Vanilla Bean Sugar
- 3 tablespoons softened butter
Method
- Heat 1 cup water to 212°F. Steep the Beach Monkey for 5–7 minutes, then strain or remove the tea bag.
- Heat the oven to 350°F. Put the fruit in a small baking dish with ½ cup of the brewed tea, the peanut butter and 1 tablespoon sugar. Reserve the remaining tea to drink.
- Mix the oats, flour, remaining sugar and butter into a crumbly topping. Scatter over the fruit.
- Bake 30–35 minutes, until the fruit bubbles and the topping is golden. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Further reading
For independent information about botanicals and their safety, see the NIH Herbs at a Glance directory. Research on other preparations does not establish an effect for this product.
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