Ntnl Parks Dept.. Recipe

Time20m

Serves4

organic black tea, kukicha, juniper berries, cedar fir tips, blue cornflower

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Ingredients

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1
Prep aromatics
Lightly crush the juniper berries in a mortar and pestle to release essential oils. Gently bruise the cedar fir tips to awaken their resinous aroma.
2
Toast to release fragrance
In a dry skillet over medium-low heat, toast the juniper berries and cedar fir tips for 1–2 minutes until fragrant. Set aside to cool.
3
Assemble dry blend
In a teapot or infuser (about 4 cups / 1 liter), combine the organic black tea leaves and kukicha, then add the toasted juniper and cedar fir mix along with blue cornflower petals.
4
Heat water
Bring filtered water to just below a full boil (approximately 95–98°C / 203–208°F).
5
Brew
Pour hot water over the blend and steep for 5–6 minutes. Avoid over-steeping to prevent bitterness.
6
Finish & serve
Strain the tea into cups. Serve warm. Optional: sweeten lightly with honey and garnish with a few extra cornflower petals.