Apricot

In A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Apricots are used as an aphrodisiac – a custom that is shared by the Aborigines of Australia.

We are unable to comment on Apricot’s efficacy for this purpose, but we are able to say that this plum-like fruit has had a long and noble history since its first cultivation by the Chinese in 3000BC.

Apricot is an ideal flavouring for tea.  Its bright, sweet, refreshing flavour is at the same time smooth and soft, ideally suited to the delicate floral fragrance of China Congou.

China Congou is a naturally sweet, full-flavoured black tea with rich, complex flavour.  The large, wiry leaf is visually attractive and has a rich, sweet aroma when dry.  It brews to produce a golden, coppery liquor in the cup.  It has good colour, strength and brightness, and a distinct floral fragrance.

To brew, put one rounded tsp per person in a pot or Mug Infuser.  Add fresh, boiling water.  Brew for 3 mins and serve without milk.

If you like Apricot, give Peach Tea a try.

Ingredients: Black China Congou tea, marigold petals, natural apricot flavouring.