H-MN-066

Sea Buckthorn Tea

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Berry fruit tisane, from Altai, Mongolia.

Herbal tisanes

Sea Buckthorn Tea is strongest on brightness, aroma intensity and finish length. Typical tasting words: grapefruit, cranberry, apricot, mango. Harvested from wild-growing shrubs across Central Asian river valleys for centuries as a vital winter tonic. A quintessential Mongolian beverage, served hot during harsh winter months, often sweetened with honey.

Also known as Chajiin Tsai and Seaberry Tea.

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The profile

Taste, 0 to 5

sweetness1bitterness1astringency2umami0brightness5body3smoothness2aroma intensity4finish length4

Flavour families, 0 to 5

floral0fruity4vegetal1marine0nutty0toasty0malty0honey0spicy0woody0earthy1smoky0creamy0citrus4stone fruit1tropical1cocoa0caramel0

Facts

Origin: Altai, Mongolia
Plant: Hippophae rhamnoides berries and leaves
Harvest: late autumn
Elevation: high
Oxidation: to %
Roast: unroasted
Leaf: dried fruit or root
Price band: mid-range
Availability: specialist
Ageing: a little
Forgiving to brew: 4 of 5
L-theanine: none

Made by: harvesting, then sorting, then drying.

Caffeine

Sea Buckthorn Tea 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	90 to 100 °C	6 min
Cold brew, 250 ml	3.8 g	Fridge	8 to 12 hours

Up to 2 infusions. Scale for your own pot with the brew calculator.

Drinking it

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afternoon
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breakfast

Pairs with pastry and breakfast_dishes. Milk: no. Iced: yes. Sweetener: yes. Good for beginners: no.