Introduction: A blend of South Indian Nilgiri black tea and Australian Lemon Myrtle. Lemon Myrtle is a tropical rainforest shrub native to Australia. The main flavor constituent of lemon myrtle is citral, which is responsible for most of the lemon scents and flavors in nature, including that found in lemon fruit, lemon grass, lemon balm, and lemon verbena. Citral has several medicinal uses, it is a potent antiseptic and may prove useful in treating gastro-intestinal infections.
Brewing Suggestions
We recommend using water just before boiling (190 - 200 F), with a proportion of one teaspoon of leaf per 8oz of water. Steep for 4-5 minutes
