Inspired by seasonal fig and anise pastries at our local farmers market, Blackberry Fig is a sophisticated black tea blend that showcases the elegance of Darjeeling in an unexpected way. While Darjeeling is rarely used as a blending base, we chose it for its refined muscatel character and floral complexity, which elevate and intertwine beautifully with the natural essences of ripe fig and blackberry. A touch of anise seed offers a gentle, licorice-like finish that rounds out the cup.
This blend is gently sweet, aromatic, and ideal for a polished afternoon tea—especially when paired with fruit-forward pastries or buttery treats.
Flavor Profile
Muscatel grape, dried fig, blackberry jam, and a soft note of anise.
Ingredients
Indian Black Tea*, Anise*, Natural Flavors.
* DENOTES ORGANIC INGREDIENTS
BREWING INSTRUCTIONS
Serving Size: 8 fl oz (237 ml)
BY THE CUP:
1. Heat water to 200°F (just before boiling).
2. Scoop one heaping teaspoon of tea into an infuser and place it into your teacup.
3. Pour 8 fl oz (237 ml) of hot water over tea leaves.
4. Steep for 3 to 4 minutes.
5. Remove infuser and enjoy.
POTFUL:
1. Determine the capacity of your pot in cups (8 fl oz servings).
2. Heat water to 200°F (just before boiling).
3. Place infuser in pot.
4. Add tea leaves to your infuser. Use a ratio of one heaping teaspoon of tea for each cup of water you intend to add.
5. Pour hot (200°F) water over the tea leaves.
6. Steep for 3 to 4 minutes.
7. Remove infuser and enjoy.
BREWING ICED TEA:
For a concentrated brew:
1. Use the same leaf quantities as above but halve the water.
2. Allow it to cool.
3. Pour over ice and enjoy as it dilutes to proper strength.
