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TEA
Tea accessories
The Wide Base
Dealing with the spent leaves from
loose leaf tea is often a difficulty.
Now, say the The Really Sensible
Trading Company, they are
proposing that the Wide Base
model of their thermal cafetières be Iced tea
used as a ‘Théière’.
The Wide Base 0.6 litre model is
A hot cup of tea is surprisingly
a thermal théière made from
refreshing on a hot summer’s day,
catering grade stainless steel and but a glass of iced tea, say sugar
designed with insulating double
company, Fruisana, can be even
walls. This means that tea will keep
more refreshing.
hot for up to 45 minutes in a natural way small quantities, each model may also be
without reheating (which would break down imprinted with a customer’s logo or insignia
INGREDIENTS
the oils in the brew and results in stewing). at a modest additional cost and customised
2 English Breakfast tea bags (or your
In common with other models in the range, enamel colours are also possible for larger
own favourite variety)
it has a patented plunger system. After orders).
1 litre boiling water
warming the pot, the tea is made in the “The action of the plunger splays out
Juice of three limes
usual way using loose leaf, so after when depressed and catches all the
1-2 tbsp Fruisana fruit sugar
brewing, the patented plunger mechanism tealeaves, so there is no need for a tea
(or sweeten to taste)
is depressed to separate the leaf from the strainer on the table,” says Jan McWhir of
12-18 ice cubes
liquid. Not only does this prevent leaves The Really Sensible Trading Company.
getting into the cup, it also arrests the “Caterers are already well used to this
METHOD
brewing process preventing over-extraction operation for coffee, so we find that a
1. Add one litre of boiling water to the tea
of the leaves. théière really holds no mysteries for them.
bags in a teapot or heatproof jug.
The Wide Base has a non-slip rubber The Wide Base will even deal effectively
Infuse until tea is good and strong
base to avoid spillages and it is top rack with large leaf teas, which tend to clog
(slightly longer than you would normally
dishwasher safe. It is available in a broad other types of théière. The broad spectrum
leave it).
spectrum of colours, namely Pink, Brushed of different colours will appeal, I am sure, to
2. Remove the tea bags.
steel, Ice Blue, Lichen green and Black (for very many outlets”.
3. Add the Fruisana and stir till dissolved
and leave to cool.
4. To serve - fill a glass jug with ice cubes
and pour the cooled tea over, add lime
Serve with style
juice and stir. If you like, you can decorate
with slices of lime, lemon or orange. Serve
John Artis, a supplier of tabletop
in tall glasses.
products and a major distributor of
Bodum teapots and cafetières to the UK
To obtain a free set of recipe booklets
foodservice market, has announced the
from Fruisana, call 0800 279 1114, or email
addition to its 2008 catalogue of the
information@fruisana.com.
Bodum Kenya teapot.
The Kenya is a glass teapot with a tea
press filter, which is not only attractive,
but also highly functional. Central to its
function is the tea press infuser. The loose tea leaves are
Loose tea just as easy as a tea bag!
placed in the infuser and hot water added. When the tea has
been allowed to brew for three or four minutes, the plunger is The special Teaspoon from Beyond the
depressed, immediately separating the leaves from the liquor Bean aims to make loose tea just as easy
and arresting the brewing process to avoid stewing of the tea. as a tea bag, but maybe with a little more
The tea may then be poured without removing the leaves. funkiness! This food grade silicone
The jug, made from hard wearing, heat resistant borosilicate utensil can be filled with any loose leaf
glass, is protected by a stylish black keyhole design frame tea and then submerged into boiling
and all parts of the teapot may be cleaned in the water to allow the contents to infuse into
dishwasher. The Kenya is available in 50cl and one litre the water (these also make for a great gift
sizes. “For those considering setting up a speciality tea product).
menu, the Kenya is the perfect way to serve it and Right: A selection of special Teaspoons
offers considerable added value opportunities,” from Beyond The Bean which double up
says marketing manager Christina Emerson. infusers.
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