Herb and Oil Herbal Pomegranate Tea 200gr
Not shipped to: United States
Quick Overview
Product Details
The pomegranate tea of Turkish cafes, ready in a minute
Anyone who has sat in a cafe in Istanbul or walked through the Grand Bazaar knows the small tulip glass of ruby-red pomegranate tea: sweet, a little sour, served steaming in winter and over ice in summer. Herb and Oil makes that drink as an instant powder in Turkey, and this 200 g pack is the one the bazaar spice shops sell by the scoop, sealed and in its original packaging.
It is an instant powder, which is the whole convenience: no brewing, no straining, no sugar bowl. A teaspoon, boiling water, five minutes. It is caffeine-free, so it is the drink for after dinner, for guests who do not take coffee late, and for children's glasses at family gatherings. It comes already sweetened, which is how it is served in Turkey.
What is in the pack
| Ingredient (label order) | Role in the cup |
|---|---|
| Sugar | The sweetness; the drink is already sweetened, so you add nothing. |
| Citric acid | The sour edge that makes it taste like pomegranate. |
| Pomegranate flavour (2.5%) | The pomegranate taste. |
| Trisodium citrate | Keeps the sweet-sour balance steady. |
| E127 | The ruby-red colour of the cup. |
| Silicon dioxide | Keeps the powder loose and easy to spoon. |
The taste comes from pomegranate flavour and the sour note of citric acid, and the colour from E127, a food colour permitted in Turkey and in the Gulf states. Both are printed on the label, so you know exactly what you are serving.
How to serve it
| Serving | Powder | Water | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot cup | 1 teaspoon (about 5 g) | 150-200 ml boiling | 5-7 minutes |
| Iced glass | 1 teaspoon | 100 ml boiling, then ice and cold water | Cool before the ice |
| Pot for guests | 4 teaspoons | 700 ml boiling | 5-7 minutes, stir once |
The label suggests one to two cups a day; a pack gives about 40 cups. Serve it the Turkish way, in a small glass with a piece of lokum or a biscuit on the side, and nothing added, because the cup is already sweet.
When to drink it
With no caffeine, the time is yours: after lunch, with evening sweets, before bed, or iced on a hot afternoon. Turkish hosts bring it out for guests the way others bring out tea, and in summer it replaces the lemonade jug.
Good to know
- It comes ready sweetened, so the cup is ready with one spoon of powder.
- If you have diabetes, follow a sugar-restricted diet, or are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask your doctor or pharmacist first.
- Keep the pack closed in a dry place; the powder draws moisture if left open.
How to recognise the original Herb and Oil pack
- Barcode 8684209862045 printed on the pack.
- The Herb and Oil (عشبة وزيت) brand on the front, with the product name and 200 g net weight.
- A sealed pack with dry, free-flowing powder.
Bazaarica ships the original, sealed pack from Turkey to Saudi Arabia and the Gulf.
Other Herb and Oil teas
From the same family: black mulberry tea 200 g, cranberry tea 200 g, green apple green tea 60 g and the mother's herbal tea 60 g.
Nutritional Information
| Ingredient (label order) | Role in the cup |
|---|---|
| Sugar | The sweetness; the drink is already sweetened, so you add nothing. |
| Citric acid | The sour edge that makes it taste like pomegranate. |
| Pomegranate flavour (2.5%) | The pomegranate taste. |
| Trisodium citrate | Keeps the sweet-sour balance steady. |
| E127 | The ruby-red colour of the cup. |
| Silicon dioxide | Keeps the powder loose and easy to spoon. |
Specifications
| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Herb and Oil (Turkey) |
| Product | Turkish pomegranate tea, instant powder |
| Net weight | 200 g |
| Cups per pack | About 40 (one teaspoon, 5 g, per cup) |
| Caffeine | None listed on the label |
| Serving | 1 teaspoon per 150-200 ml boiling water, 5-7 minutes |
| Serve | Hot, or iced after cooling |
| Barcode | 8684209862045 |
| Made in | Turkey |
