{"product_id":"ceylon-tea","title":"Ceylon Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eCeylon tea is a bright, brisk black tea (\u003cem\u003eCamellia sinensis\u003c\/em\u003e) with a clean finish and a light citrusy edge. It's lighter than a breakfast blend but still full of flavour, which makes it the one to reach for when you want a crisp, refreshing cup, hot or iced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBright and brisk:\u003c\/strong\u003e a golden, lively cup that's refreshing rather than heavy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade for iced tea:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ceylon black tea keeps its crisp flavour when it's chilled, and it takes a squeeze of lemon well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack or with a splash of milk:\u003c\/strong\u003e good on its own, and a little milk softens it without hiding the brightness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA good blending base:\u003c\/strong\u003e its clean flavour lets citrus peel, mint or dried flowers come through.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertified organic loose leaf:\u003c\/strong\u003e straight organic black tea with nothing added.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion-single js-acc-single\"\u003e\n  \u003c!-- How to Use --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"accordion-single-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cbutton aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"content-uses\" class=\"accordion-single-title label collapsible-trigger collapsible-trigger-btn collapsible-trigger-btn--borders collapsible--auto-height\" type=\"button\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"collapsible-trigger__layout\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/button\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"collapsible-content collapsible-content--all\" id=\"content-uses\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"collapsible-content__inner rte\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use 1 teaspoon (2 to 3g) per cup of freshly boiled water, around 95 to 100°C, and steep for 3 to 5 minutes. Three minutes gives the brightest cup. Like any loose leaf black tea, it turns bitter if it's left to stew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCold brew iced tea:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add 2 tablespoons to a litre of cold water, leave it in the fridge for 8 to 12 hours, then strain. Cold brewing pulls out less bitterness, so it comes out smooth. Serve over ice with a slice of lemon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWith a twist:\u003c\/strong\u003e A teaspoon of \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lemon-myrtle-leaves\"\u003eLemon Myrtle Leaves\u003c\/a\u003e or a tablespoon of \u003ca href=\"\/products\/spearmint-tea\"\u003eSpearmint Tea\u003c\/a\u003e in the jug makes a lemony or minty iced tea. For a fuller, maltier cup with milk, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dried-english-breakfast-tea\"\u003eEnglish Breakfast Tea\u003c\/a\u003e is the stronger choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c!-- Good to Know --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"accordion-single-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cbutton aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"content-notes\" class=\"accordion-single-title label collapsible-trigger collapsible-trigger-btn collapsible-trigger-btn--borders collapsible--auto-height\" type=\"button\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"collapsible-trigger__layout\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/button\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"collapsible-content collapsible-content--all\" id=\"content-notes\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"collapsible-content__inner rte\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eCeylon tea owes its start to a coffee disease. In the late 1800s a leaf rust fungus, nicknamed Devastating Emily by the planters, all but wiped out the coffee plantations, and tea was planted in their place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eStrong black tea can turn cloudy as it cools, when natural compounds in the brew bind together. It's harmless, and cold brewing mostly avoids it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eStore it sealed in a cool, dark cupboard away from strong smells, as tea leaves pick up odours easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eContains caffeine, about half as much as coffee, so keep to a few cups a day if pregnant. Tea can reduce iron absorption, so drink it between meals if your iron is low. This information is not a substitute for medical advice. Consult a healthcare provider before use, especially if pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking medication.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"herbcottage","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":49249130807396,"sku":"so-ceylon-tea-50g","price":12.4,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200g","offer_id":49249130840164,"sku":"so-ceylon-tea-200g","price":31.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":49249130872932,"sku":"so-ceylon-tea-500g","price":62.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0039\/7780\/5924\/files\/ceylon-tea.jpg?v=1789344740","url":"https:\/\/www.herbcottage.com.au\/products\/ceylon-tea","provider":"Mudbrick Herb Cottage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}