H-NL-064
Orange Peel and Spice Blend
Citrus spiced herbal blend, from Blend, Netherlands.
Herbal tisanes
Orange Peel and Spice Blend is strongest on spicy, citrus and aroma intensity. Typical tasting words: orange peel, cinnamon, clove, star anise. Rooted in historical Dutch trade blending imported Indonesian spices with Mediterranean citrus zests. Traditionally enjoyed during autumn and winter as a warming, caffeine-free infusion.
Also known as Spiced Orange Tisane and Citrus Spice Herbal.
The profile
Taste, 0 to 5
Flavour families, 0 to 5
Facts
- Origin
- Blend, Netherlands
- Plant
- Citrus sinensis peel, Cinnamomum verum, Syzygium aromaticum, Illicium verum
- Harvest
- Elevation
- Oxidation
- to %
- Roast
- unroasted
- Leaf
- cut
- Price band
- affordable
- Availability
- common
- Ageing
- a little
- Forgiving to brew
- 4 of 5
- L-theanine
- none
Made by: drying, then crushing, then blending.
Caffeine
Orange Peel and Spice Blend is caffeine-free. Figures are estimates for a 240 ml cup. Low enough to suit the evening for most people. The caffeine planner turns this into a daily total.
How to brew it
| Method | Leaf | Water | Steeps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western, 250 ml | 3.8 g | 95 to 100 °C | 6 min |
| Cold brew, 250 ml | 3.8 g | Fridge | 8 to 12 hours |
Up to 1 infusions. Scale for your own pot with the brew calculator.
Drinking it
- afternoon
- evening
- night
- cold_weather
- after_dinner
- relaxing
Pairs with pastry, chocolate and dessert. Milk: no. Iced: yes. Sweetener: yes. Good for beginners: yes.
Tasting words explained
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