Lupicia Fresh Tea Magazine - May,2010

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Sakurambo is in season at LUPICIA!

Jewel of Japan

Sakurambo means fruit of the sakura or cherry blossom tree, the national flower of Japan. Both are members of the same family, the distinction lies in that the cherry blossom tree does not produce fruit, while the "sakurambo" cherry tree does.
Unlike the deep, dark red bing cherries that are popular in the U.S., Japanese cherries are a vibrant red. Coined the ruby of early summer, succulent Japanese cherries are known the world over as some of the best. Over 70 percent of Japanese cherries are cultivated in Yamagata Prefecture. Japanese cherries are very delicate and easily damaged, and so each one must be individually handpicked. These cherries are not simply displayed and packaged in miniature, plastic baskets as they are here in the U.S. At their most decadent the cherries are instead displayed in handcrafted wooden boxes. Each individual cherry is given special attention, and only the most perfect are chosen for sale and display. A box of these cherries can run upwards of $275 USD.

Delicate Flavor

Japanese cherries are unique among other varieties because of their sweet-tart flavor, and their lovely aroma. They possess a slight tartness that helps to balance out the sweetness, and creates an amazingly complex flavor. The first year the SAKURAMBO blend was released in LUPICIA, it was the number one seller, and has remained in the top 10 ever since.

LUPICIA’s Recommended Tea

2010 SAKURAMBO limited edition tins and tea bag boxes are now available. The very very cherry design is ideal to commemorate the start of warmer weather.
SAKURAMBO
Our most popular spring tea 5223 SAKURAMBO
The fresh sweet but tart flavor of Japanese cherries is accentuated by aromatic rosemary and pink peppercorns in a black tea blend.
SAKURAMBO VERT
Green tea and the flavor of juicy fresh picked cherries 8234 SAKURAMBO VERT
The green tea version of SAKURAMBO. The succulent flavor of ripe cherries complements the fresh green notes of Japanese sencha. Absolutely refreshing as an iced tea.

Tea Cocktails

Sakurambo Hound A Cherry Greyhound, Sakurambo and grapefruit juice, in the style of LUPICIA.
Try LUPICIA’s version of a Greyhound cocktail using SAKURAMBO tea. We call it a Sakurambo Hound. Succulent cherries and tart grapefruit are the perfect accompaniment to a backyard barbeque.

Easy to make in our 1 liter / 4cups Handy Cooler

  1. Using a LUPICIA Handy Cooler, steep 4 tea bags or 4 tsp of SAKURAMBO in 400ml/13.5 fl oz hot water for 3-5 minutes.
  2. Remove tea leaves and add ice until the liquid level hits the 700ml mark. (about 24 fl oz)
  3. Add grapefruit juice until the liquid level hits the top of the Handy Cooler handle. (about 200ml/7 fl oz)
  4. Add simple syrup to taste. (about 60ml/2 fl oz) and stir well.

*For a cocktail version, add 1 fl oz, vodka or vanilla vodka to each serving glass.

Sparkling Tea Spritzer
 

Makes 1 liter / 4cups Handy Cooler

  1. Steep 5 tea bags or 5 tsp. tea leaves in ¾ c. of hot water. Steep for the
    longest recommended brewing time written on package.
  2. After brewing time is up remove leaves and cool tea concentrate.
  3. In a handy cooler 3/4 filled with ice add the tea concentrate, 16 fl oz. of
    club soda and *simple syrup to taste, about 3 to 6 fl oz.
    Adjust sweetness for the type of tea you are using.
  4. Stir and serve over ice.

*To make simple syrup dissolve 2 parts sugar in 1 part boiling water then cool.

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LUPICIA Fresh Tea Magazine

LUPICIA Fresh Tea Magazine is published every month by LUPICIA, purveyor of fine teas from around the world. LUPICIA Fresh Tea Magazine provides you with the latest tea information and hopes to introduce different cultures of the world through tea, offering you many pleasant surprises and new discoveries.