Rum Black Tea

Rum Black Tea is a loose leaf blend of Ceylon black tea and currants.

The Ceylon tea base provides a brisk, rounded body, while the currants add a fruit accent. Brew it carefully for an enjoyable everyday black tea that can be served warm or chilled.

Ceylon tea base: Ceylon black tea is valued for a bright cup, lively structure and versatile flavour.

Currant accent: The supplied formula includes currants, adding fruit character to the black tea base.

Flexible serving: Enjoy it plain, with milk, lightly sweetened or poured over ice.

Straightforward ingredients: The supplied statement lists only Ceylon black tea and currants.

Aroma: Fresh black tea with a light fruit accent.

Flavour: Brisk Ceylon tea with gentle currant character.

Body: Medium with a smooth texture.

Finish: Clean, lightly fruity and pleasantly drying.

Flavour impression: A bright Ceylon black tea with a restrained currant accent rather than a heavily sweet fruit infusion.

Tea amount: Use approximately 3 grams or 1 teaspoon for every 250 millilitres of water.

Water temperature: Use freshly boiled water cooled slightly to 90°C to 95°C or 194°F to 203°F.

Steeping time: Steep for 3 to 4 minutes, then strain completely.

Adjust to taste: Begin at 3 minutes. Use more tea rather than an excessively long steep for a stronger cup.

Brewing tip: Long steeping can increase astringency and mask the currant accent.

Make a concentrated infusion: Use approximately 6 grams for every 250 millilitres of water.

Brew and strain: Use water at 90°C to 95°C and steep for 3 to 4 minutes.

Serve over ice: Strain completely and pour into a heat safe glass or pitcher filled with ice.

Finish to taste: Add orange peel, lemon or a small amount of sweetener if desired.

This tea contains caffeine because it is made with Ceylon black tea.

The amount in a cup varies with leaf quantity, water volume and steeping time. It is well suited to mornings and afternoon tea breaks.

Individual responses to caffeine vary. Begin with a smaller serving if you are sensitive to its effects.

Enjoy it plain: This keeps the Ceylon tea and currant notes clearest.

Add milk if desired: A little milk can soften the tea, although it will mute the fruit accent.

Pair with baking: Try it with shortbread, fruit cake, scones or dark chocolate.

Serve chilled: Iced currant black tea offers a refreshing fruit accented cup.

Form: Loose leaf black tea blend.

Ingredients: Ceylon black tea, currants.

Rum naming guidance: The supplied ingredient statement does not list rum, alcohol or flavouring. Confirm the current physical package before making alcohol or rum flavour claims.

Storage: Keep tightly sealed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, heat, moisture and strong odours.

Does this tea contain caffeine? Yes. Ceylon black tea naturally contains caffeine.

Does it contain currants? Yes. Currants are included in the supplied ingredient statement.

Does it contain rum or alcohol? The supplied ingredient statement lists only Ceylon black tea and currants. Check the current physical package for the complete declaration.

Can it be served iced? Yes. Brew it at double strength and pour it over ice.

Can milk be added? Yes, although milk will soften the fruit character.

Is it a sweet tea? It is not presented as sweetened. Add a small amount of sweetener if you prefer a sweeter cup.

Rum Black Tea is a loose leaf Ceylon black tea blend with currants. It offers a bright, smooth black tea base with a gentle fruit accent and can be enjoyed hot, with milk or served over ice.