Organic Black Tea-Small Batch-Made in the USA-Contains Caffeine
 
A delectable tea blend that combines Autumn flavors with decadent chocolate & mint & an added touch of warming cinnamon. Nutcracker brews to a deep amber color with a creamy, refreshing taste & a heavenly aroma. The flavors in this blend are not competitive, they perfectly complement one another… kind of the way it should be during the holiday season!

Ingredients: Organic Black tea, peppermint, almond pieces, orange peel, cranberries and cinnamon & cocoa nibs. Contains Caffeine.

Brew tea at 195º - Use 1-2 tsp. leaf per 8 oz. water. water. Allow boiling water to cool slightly, then pour over leaves. Steep 3 minutes.
 
Iced Tea: Prepare the loose tea: Use 1 teaspoon of loose leaf tea per 1 cup of water. For example, if you're making 8 cups of tea, then steep eight 8 teaspoons of loose tea leaves in 8 cups of hot water. Add an additional 1-2 teaspoons of tea leaves for a stronger, bolder flavor, or if using a delicately-flavored tea.
*Gallon: use 2 oz of loose leaf tea (roughly 1-1 1/2 cups depending on leaf size)
Once the hot water is ready, pour it over the tea leaves and steep for the blend's recommended period of time. 
To sweeten, add 1/4 cup of sugar or honey per 1 gallon of tea and adjust to taste. Be sure to add the sweetener while the tea is still hot and stir well until fully dissolved. 
Once steeped, pour the hot tea concentrate into a serving pitcher and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or let cool to room temperature and serve over extra ice.