Fuquay Ghosts Blend
Fuquay Ghosts Blend brings rich cocoa and creamy coconut together in an herbal infusion. Steep according to the guide below and enjoy the cup hot or chilled.
Contains Caffeine
Ingredients: Cacao Nibs, Taiwanese Milk Oolong, Fresh Coconut, Cornflowers
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 Pancakes with Fuquay Ghosts Blend
Serves: 6 small pancakes
Ingredients
- 2.5 g Fuquay Ghosts Blend
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup ripe banana, sliced
- 1 tablespoon smooth peanut butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 tablespoon Vanilla Bean Sugar
- 2 tablespoons neutral cooking oil, divided
- A pinch of salt
Method
- Heat 1 cup water to 212°F. Steep the Fuquay Ghosts Blend for 5–7 minutes, then strain or remove the tea bag.
- Cool the brewed tea to room temperature. Stir the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt in a bowl.
- Whisk in ¾ cup tea, 1 tablespoon oil and the peanut butter. Reserve the remaining tea to drink. Rest the batter for 5 minutes.
- Heat a lightly oiled skillet over medium heat. Cook ¼-cup portions of batter for 2–3 minutes, flip and cook until the centers are set. Serve with the fruit.
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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