Northern Lights - Plum Spice Black Tea

This blend is an ode to Nordic winter wonderlands. The darkest, coldest days are magically uplifted by holiday rituals: the light of candles, the comfort of a blazing fire, and the joy of gathering friends and family over spiced drinks and fruit cakes.

Northern Lights plum spice black tea is inspired by the cozy winter drinks of Northern Europe. Glühwein and glögg (or gløgg) are different winter drinks that warm you up from the inside out. The complex flavor of Northern Lights tea evokes traditional Scandinavian gløgg parties where each guest brings a bottle of liqueur, wine or spirit to add to the spiced drink warming on the stove. By the end of the party, the gløgg achieves a unique flavor from the particular combination of ingredients.

This is a medium-bodied black tea that combines bold Assam and Pu’erh with two special orchid-scented oolong teas: Da Hong Pao and Qilan. Real dried plum, carrot and peach add natural fruity sweetness to this exquisite aromatic tea base. The final touch is a complex aromatic spice blend inspired by Danish gløgg, which has aquavit and fruit liqueurs with sweet spices. The rich plum and carrot flavors come alive with vanilla, cinnamon and a whisper of clove.

Brewing Northern Lights is nearly as delightful as drinking it. Its wonderful aroma fills the kitchen while you wait for it to infuse. Given its aromatic complexity, I prefer this blend without additions. And though it’s naturally sweetened by dried fruit, if you’re looking for more desserty flavor, it’s excellent with a bit of sugar. It’s also great with a splash of milk and a touch of sugar or honey. Try a few variations and see what suits you. Northern Lights makes a wonderful non-alcoholic after dinner drink to light up holiday meals and parties.

I can’t wait for you to try Northern Lights. I hope it gives you an amazing winter glow. 

If you enjoy chai, spiced cakes or warming winter drinks, this tea is for you.

Hot Brewing 10 oz

Heat 212°f/100°c water
Add 3.5g tea, about 2 teaspoons
Pour 10oz/300ml hot water
Infuse 4-5 mins. Longer is stronger.
Repeat Reinfuse 1-2 times

Iced Brewing 10 oz

Heat 212°f/100°c water
Add 3.5g tea, about 2 teaspoons
Pour ~3oz hot water to barely cover tea leaves
Infuse 4-5 mins. Longer is stronger.
Dilute with 7oz cold water
Serve Over ice

Pro tip: If you want more concentrated flavor, try doubling the tea leaves in this recipe.

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4 cup deluxe sample: 14g / .5oz
15 cup bag: 50g / 1.8oz
70 cup bag: 250g / 8.8oz