Blackcurrant

Blackcurrants are small, dark berries grown widely in Northern and Eastern Europe and especially loved in Britain. They bring an intense, tangy, almost wine-like berry flavor and a rich purple color to the cup. Blackcurrant is a natural match for black tea, where it adds a fruity depth, and it also shines in fruit blends with hibiscus, apple, elderberry and other berries. Blackcurrant tea is wonderful hot on a cold day and equally refreshing over ice.

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