Lychee Mariposa
Lychee Mariposa brings dark currant, bright orange and tangy rose hips together in an oolong tea. Steep according to the guide below and enjoy the cup hot or chilled.
Contains Caffeine
Ingredients: Oolong Tea, Black Currant, Orange Peel, Rosehips, Blueberries, Butterfly Pea Flower, Cornflower, Natural Flavor
How to brew
- Tea: 2.5 g of dry tea per 8 fl oz (240 ml) of water
- Water temperature: 195°F (91°C)
- Steep time: 3–5 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
Lychee & Lime Warm Tea Cup with Lychee Mariposa
Serves: 2
Ingredients
- 2.5 g Lychee Mariposa
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup drained canned lychees, diced
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
- 2 teaspoons Lemon Sugar
- ½ cup additional water
Method
- Heat 1 cup water to 195°F. Steep the Lychee Mariposa for 3–5 minutes, then strain or remove the tea bag.
- While the tea brews, gently simmer the fruit, lime zest and additional water in a separate pan for 5–8 minutes, until the fruit softens.
- Stir the sugar and strained tea into the fruit mixture. Divide between two mugs, including the fruit, and serve warm.
Ingredient research and safety
For independent background on ingredients or tea types, see NIH fact sheets on Tea (Camellia sinensis). Research on individual ingredients, supplements or extracts does not establish an effect for this prepared product.
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