Sip Happily, Appley Ever After: Sweet Fall Treats in Every Cup
Apple season is in full swing, with the third Sunday in September being National Eat-an-Apple Day, and October being National Apple Month. But even if you ignore the calendar, a quick trip to the grocery store will tell you that apple is the flavor of the month - and for good reason.
Sweet apple symbolizes harvest time, celebration and endless autumn fun. Who doesn’t have fond memories from this time of year of visits to the apple orchard, picking all the apples you can hold — perhaps even using their shirt as a makeshift bag to hold even more? Oh, the joy of selecting a prime specimen, plucking it from the branch, inhaling the sweet, fruity smell and finally sinking your teeth in with a satisfying crunch!
This month we invite you to indulge in sweet memories of the past — and create new experiences and traditions with our mouth-watering caffeine-free apple herbal teas.
Hot Apple Cider Tea
What else says fall like a steaming mug of delicious hot apple cider? Yet, if you’re staying away from all those carbs, our Hot Apple Cider Tea is just what the doctor ordered. It contains the enchanting flavors of fall without all the sugar found in traditional apple cider.
As you would expect, our Hot Apple Cider Tea is more subtle than actual apple cider yet checks all the boxes beautifully: sweet and tart apple flavor? Check! Hot and aromatic? Check! Warming and comforting? Check, check, check!
Real apples, cinnamon and clove come together with bright rosehips and tangy orange peel to create a naturally sweet cup magnificently tempered with a hint of ginger and fragrant cardamom. Orange peel, ginger root, cardamom and cloves lend more complex layers to the aroma and flavor of this unique rendition of a seasonal classic.
The fruit flavor is not overpowering but certainly provides that sweet snap of a Granny Smith apple. It is warm and spicy with cinnamon to intrigue your taste buds — but not enough to make you sneeze or overwhelm the other delicate flavors. A hot cup of this refreshing concoction will warm and enliven even the chilliest of autumn days, providing a true apple adventure for your taste buds.
Mulled Apple Spice Tea
For those days when you feel the need for extra warmth — or if you just need a hug — Mulled Apple Spice Tea may just be the ticket. This “hug-in-a-mug” delight packs a powerful yet subtle flavor punch with luscious apple, warming cinnamon and spicy ginger, mixed with just a hint of bitter orange peel to make things more interesting.
One of our more bright, bold and flavorful teas, Mulled Apple Spice tastes as strong as black tea, making it the perfect choice for even the most die-hard Camellia sinensis fans. Even though this full-bodied blend has no actual tea leaves, it is all about flavor, boldness and a deep, malty taste. Despite its robustness, Mulled Apple Spice tea contains no caffeine, so it won’t give you that jittery, over-caffeinated feeling.
The combination of fruit and spices lends this tea a pleasing, slightly earthy feel. The color is a gorgeous deep orange-red. This infusion is quite grounding and tastes especially good when the air turns cooler in the fall.
Just as the leaves swirl in the autumn wind, the multitude of flavors in this enchanting harvest tea flows around your mouth, creating a stir of seasonal sensation. Zesty orange peel accents the sweet tanginess of apple, while cinnamon, clove and allspice warm and ground the whirlwind of flavors. Exhilarating and calming, Mulled Apple Spice Tea is the perfect answer to breathing in chilly fall air deep into your lungs.
All these aromas and tastes are sure to bring to mind many outdoor autumn adventures — from hayrack rides to corn mazes to hunting through the whole patch for the perfect pumpkin. This is an adventure in a mug and may even convert the most stubborn fall skeptics into ardent fall lovers.
A warning: if you think — even for a moment — that Mulled Apple Spice Tea sounds a lot like Hot Apple Cider Tea, you’re in for a surprise. They couldn’t be more different. While Mulled Apple Spice is bold, bright and invigorating, Hot Apple Cider Tea is gentle and relaxing. Try them both and see which you prefer.
Apple Pie Chai
An exciting blend of the familiar and the exotic, this exquisite tea promises both warmth and adventure at first sniff. Go ahead, take the lid off the tin and inhale lightly.
The first thing you notice is the buttery bliss of sweet apple pie. It is comforting, familiar and as American and “down-homey” as it gets. What comes as a surprise, however, is the unexpected touch of ancient Indian spices like ginger and cloves. Paired with luscious red rooibos, the tempting mix of fruity and spicy creates a new and totally unexpected — but delightful — experience.
Ginger and clove serve to keep the flavor mysterious, but what gives this tea the exotic flair of that country south of the Himalayas is the tantalizing combination of delicate cardamom and earthy licorice root. The result is a beautiful, warming, sweet marriage of unique flavors — designed to make any occasion a celebration.
All the spices and ingredients in this intricate tea blend are organic and of the highest quality. Sipping our Apple Pie Chai Tea and being enveloped in its welcoming aroma is sure to bring comfort and spice to you and your loved ones this autumn.
Caramel Apple Tea
Sweet, soft, creamy, lush caramel and a ripe, juicy apple swirl together in a bewitching red cup of pure delight. If you have a sweet tooth but you’re watching your sugar and calorie intake, you may want to replace dessert with a fragrant cup of our Caramel Apple Tea.
A guilt-free nightcap — perfect for warming up on a cool autumn day — without the additional calories. Caffeine-free, this tea is made with African red rooibos tea, celebrated for its magnificent taste and numerous health benefits,* which means you can drink it day or night.
Enjoy the deep, reddish-brown color of this delectable herbal blend. Sniff the aroma of buttery caramel, taste the intensity of rich red rooibos combined with lush and fragrant vanilla. Pour yourself a cup, put your feet up and enjoy this tasty, relaxing treat down to the very last drop.
Try one — or all — of our apple teas so you can celebrate harvest time, remember good times gone by and create new traditions for yourself and your family. A warning: all of these teas tend to disappear quickly. So, why don’t you go and make yourself another cuppa before someone else does? Don’t forget to let us know which apple tea blend is your favorite and why.
*This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.