spicy mandarin black tea

TEA OF GOOD CHEER flavour profile: a warm, spicy flavour with lively citrus notes ingredients: black tea, exotic spices (cinnamon, clove, coriander, cardamom), mandarin, tangerine, sweet orange & lemon peel & essence Beloved, best-selling SPICY MANDARIN TEA is back in stock for a limited time, while quantities last! In recent years, we haven't been able to make SPICY MANDARIN TEA due to the impact that climate change is having on the taste of key ingredients in this blend. The delicious taste of our teas comes from real ingredients & we won't substitute with artificial flavours when the real thing isn't available. The challenge is that climate change is altering the taste of many ingredients & the impact of those flavor changes is becoming increasingly noticeable & is expected to continue. A key ingredient in SPICY MANDARIN TEA is a medley of citrus fruit, but in the past few years, citrus has been affected by a blight & crop failures. The result is that citrus tastes less zesty & zingy. The taste of spices have also been impacted by changes in climate - they are tending to be less sweet & more flat. Recently, we had some zesty, zingy citrus arrive & some sweet, lively spices... They aren't an exact match to what they used to taste like, but close enough, that it inspired our Tea Master to revive SPICY MANDARIN TEA. While you won't find this release of SPICY MANDARIN identical to the original blend, it's very similar & makes for a delicious brew. The challenges impacting citrus fruits & spices continue & so we do not expect we will be able to make much more of this tea in the future, but we have some for you to enjoy for now. If you loved this tea from us in the past, we would recommend purchasing a smaller size to start out with, as it's not identical to the original. See how you like it before stocking up. RECIPE IDEAS SPICY MANDARIN MULLED CIDER Add a splash of apple juice or cider to brewed SPICY MANDARIN TEA. For every cup of brewed tea, add 1/4 to 1/8 cup of cider, to taste. Delicious hot or iced. SPICY MANDARIN TEA LATTE Brew 1/2 cup SPICY MANDARIN TEA. Combine with equal parts of your favourite dairy or non-dairy milk. Yummy hot or iced.