{"product_id":"lemon-myrtle","title":"Lemon Myrtle Organic - Herbal Tisane","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e(Backhousia citriodora) Lemon Myrtle is a uniquely refreshing and exquisitely aromatic “tea”. Certified organic, the essential oils in the leaves are the world’s richest known natural source of citral (90-98%).\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine-free\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLemon Myrtle has an intense refreshing lemon-lime aroma and taste that can be enjoyed either plain or in one of our interesting blends.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBrew tea at 212º - steep for 3-5 minutes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLemon Myrtle (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBackhousia citriodora\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e) is indigenous to the coastal, sub-tropical rainforests of Queensland, Australia, from Brisbane to Rockhampton in a range of altitudes from 50 to over 800 m above sea level. The Sunshine Coast and Proserpine area are identified as main areas of natural strands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLemon Myrtle is a superb \"tea\" product that is used as an herbal infusion on its own as well as a delicate flavoring in specialty tea blends when blended with black, green or other herbal teas. Lemon Myrtle tea has enjoyed huge success in international tea markets. The superior flavor profile of lemon myrtle as well as its appeal as an alternative to lemongrass has resulted in its success as a tea product.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBaron Ferdinand von Müller named Backhousia citriodora in 1853 after James Backhouse (1794-1869), an English nurseryman and keen botany collector. Backhouse was an early Quaker missionary who visited Australia in 1832-8, documenting the unique Australian flora and fauna as well as writing about Australian society during that era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIn 1889 Joseph H. Maiden reported the potential use of Lemon Myrtle for commercial production and Schimmel \u0026amp; Co analyzed the species in 1888 for chemical properties, isolating citral for the first time. Other 'lemony' essential oils come from citrus (3-10% citral), lemon grass (75%), the tropical Verbena (74%), the Lemon Scented Tea Tree (80%), but Lemon Myrtle is the world's richest known natural source of citral (90-98%).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHarvesting of the Lemon Myrtle leaf occurs nine months of the year, excluding the three months of monsoon season from January to March. The fragrant leaf is then dried in hot air dryers specifically designed to dry the leaf efficiently and hygienically without damaging the leaf's natural essential oil composition. Consistent quality product is available throughout the year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAustralian Lemon Myrtle is grown, harvested, and processed from plantations of 1.4 million trees, grown without the use of pesticides, and is certified organic. Strict hygiene standards are maintained during all production processes to ensure a consistent, clean, quality product. The lemon myrtle is 100% natural, is not solvent extracted, is not irradiated, and does not contain synthetic ingredients, preservatives, artificial flavors or artificial colors. Lemon Myrtle is not only a popular infusion for tea drinkers; its leaves provide a great source of lemon flavor for cooking, and it has even found its way into cleaning products. Lemon Myrtle soaps, lotions and potions, lip-balms and body butters, shampoos and shower gels are becoming increasing popular. The first washing powders and cleaning agents are on the market not only in Australia but also throughout the world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProperties of Australian Lemon Myrtle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAustralian Lemon Myrtle is the world's richest known natural source of citral (90-98%).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine free\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNon-acidic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreparation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eStandard infusion - 3 cups daily, prepared as an herbal tea. Steep for 5 minutes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/kosherCFORGVEG.png?v=1758210632\" alt=\"\" width=\"305\" height=\"75\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLemon Myrtle in cooking\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTypical Use - Add to breads, pancakes, scones, muffins, butter cakes, cheesecakes or breads. Mix into hot cooked rice over fish or chicken.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHelpful Hints - Extremely versatile flavoring. Oils are volatile and can dissipate with heat so best added as a post-preparation seasoning or cold formulated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLemon Myrtle bread:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMix 1 teaspoon of lemon myrtle into the bread mix before pouring it into your bread maker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLemon Myrtle bread stick: butter bread and sprinkle lemon myrtle on top, wrap and heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLemon Myrtle scones:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMix lemon myrtle with your flour before you proceed with your favorite scone recipe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLemon Myrtle tea:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eInfuse lemon myrtle leaves in hot boiling water for 5 minutes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLemon myrtle goes very well with chicken and fish, whether applied in the cooking process or as a marinade. For Thai style lemon rice dishes, use brewed lemon myrtle \"tea\" in place of water when making rice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBaked Tofu with Lemon Myrtle Herbal Tisane\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cu style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cbr style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e1 block extra-firm tofu, well pressed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e1 Tbsp + 1 tsp. Tamari\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e1 tsp Lemon Myrtle, organic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e1 Tbsp olive oil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e1 Tbsp lemon juice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e1 tsp toasted sesame oil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e1\/2 tsp chopped ginger root\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e1\/2 tsp sugar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e1\/2 tsp basil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e1\/2 tsp thyme\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cu style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePreparation:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cbr style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePress any excess water out of the tofu. Slice into 16 identical sized slices (roughly 1\/2\" thick). Place in a shallow baking dish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCombine the Tamari and Lemon Myrtle in a small bowl and microwave for 30 seconds. Add the remaining marinade ingredients and whisk. Pour over the tofu. Marinate for 1 hour (on longer) turning half way through to completely coat the tofu pieces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePreheat the oven to 400 degrees. Bake for 10 minutes then flip the tofu and bake another 15 minutes. Turn the broiler on Low and broil the tofu on both sides until golden.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Simpson \u0026 Vail, Inc","offers":[{"title":"2 Ounce Tin","offer_id":42794768531682,"sku":"H0066     2TIN","price":14.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 Ounce","offer_id":42794768498914,"sku":"H0066     4","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Pound","offer_id":43174144639202,"sku":"H0066     16","price":83.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/products\/lemonmyrtle.jpg?v=1653489506","url":"https:\/\/svtea.mom\/products\/lemon-myrtle","provider":"Simpson \u0026 Vail ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}