Hangover Helper
Loose - Wellness and Good - Herb and Fruit Tea
July 16, 2022
CUP CHARACTERISTICS: Never again, I swear! The perfect remedy. Light tomato notes, ginger to soothe and hints of sweet beet. Actually let’s add a dash of vodka!
INGREDIENTS: Tomato + Ginger + Beet pieces, Hibiscus, Cinnamon, Cardamom, Black + White pepper, Clove, Nutmeg.
INGREDIENTS FROM: China / Thailand / India / Egypt
REGION(S): Shandong / Petchabun / Kerala / Nile River Delta + Fayoum
GROWING ALTITUDES: 200 - 4900 feet above sea level
GRADE(S): Grade #1 herb and fruit pieces
MANUFACTURE TYPE(S): Blend of air, sun and machine dried herbs and fruits
ANTIOXIDANT LEVEL: Low
CAFFEINE LEVEL: None - Caffeine Free Herb and Fruit
KOSHER: Yes
VEGETARIAN: Yes
VEGAN: Yes
ARTISANAL NOTES: Small batch blended and packed in Canada at The Metropolitan Tea Company.
INFUSION: Lightly orange red - think opaque Bloody Mary
INFORMATION:
Your head pounds like a grandfather clock. Your throat's as dry as the Gobi desert. You shiver like an arctic explorer. You get the picture.you have a hangover. Many of us have had them, none of us enjoy them. In fact, throughout history people have hated hangovers so much, they've gone to great lengths to get rid of them. After a night on the town, ancient Assyrians ate a concoction of ground bird's beaks and myrrh. In Europe during the Middle Ages, doctors recommended a not-so-pleasant breakfast of eel and bitter almonds. (Don't worry, it gets worse.) In Mongolia, hangover sufferers ate pickled sheep's eyes. No thanks.

Thankfully, we've got a hangover remedy that won't turn your stomach anymore than it already is. We experimented with select herbs, spices and dried vegetables until we found a blend that was as delicious as it was soothing. The result, Hangover Helper offers calming herbal notes, vitamins and a spicy blast of flavor to really the edge off.
Now, just in case you're wondering, we didn't mention the other traditional hangover cure up above.the ol' hair of the dog. In case that's the cure you're going for, this blend is actually quite spectacular brewed hot or over ice with a splash of vodka added. Think of it as a tea-based Bloody Mary. Good luck!
STEEPING TIME
TEA CUP 8oz (237ml) 10oz (296ml) 12oz (355ml)
AMOUNT 1 heaping teaspoon of "The Perfect Measure Spoon" (Item# 11MS-1370-) 1 heaping teaspoon of "The Perfect Measure Spoon" (Item# 11MS-1370-) 1.5 heaping teaspoon of "The Perfect Measure Spoon" (Item# 11MS-1370-)
MILD 1-2 min 1-2 min 1-2 min
MEDIUM 2-3 min 2-3 min 2-3 min
STRONG 3-5 min 3-5 min 3-5 min
MetroTea recommends 3-5 min

TEA POT 18oz (532ml) 36oz (1064ml) 48oz (1419ml)
AMOUNT 2 heaping teaspoons of "The Perfect Measure Spoon" (11MS-1370-) 1 heaping teaspoon of "Pot of Perfect Tea Spoon" (Item # 11MS-1155-) 2 heaping teaspoon of "Pot of Perfect Tea Spoon" (Item # 11MS-1155-)
MILD 1-2 min 1-2 min 1-2 min
MEDIUM 2-3 min 2-3 min 2-3 min
STRONG 3-5 min 3-5 min 3-5 min
MetroTea recommends 3-5 min

SERVING RECOMMENDATIONS:
MILK SUGAR LEMON MINT
NO OK OK NO
IDEAL BREWING TEMPERATURE: 100ºC/212ºF
HOT BREWING METHOD:
Bring filtered or freshly drawn cold water to a rolling boil. Place 2 slightly heaping teaspoon of loose tea for each 7-9oz / 200-260ml of fluid volume in the teapot. Pour the boiling water into the teapot. Cover and let steep for 5-10 minutes according to taste (the longer the steeping time the stronger the tea).
ICED TEA BREWING METHOD (Pitcher): (To Make 1 Liter/Quart):
Place 12 slightly heaping teaspoons of herbal tea or 6 tea bags into a teapot or heat resistant pitcher. Using filtered or freshly drawn cold water, boil and pour 1¼ cups/315ml over the herbal tea. Steep for 5-10 minutes. Quarter fill a serving pitcher with cold water. Pour the tea into your serving pitcher straining the tea or removing the tea bags. Add ice and top-up the pitcher with cold water. Garn