{"product_id":"nutcracker-black-tea","title":"Nutcracker Black Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA delectable tea blend for you and all your guests this holiday season. We've combined Autumn flavors with decadent chocolate and mint and added a touch of warming cinnamon. Nutcracker brews to a deep amber color with a creamy, refreshing taste and a heavenly aroma. The flavors in this blend are not competitive, they perfectly complement one another … kind of the way it should be during the holiday season!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Black teas, almonds, orange peel, cranberries (cranberries, sugar, sunflower oil), natural and artificial chocolate mint flavor, and natural cinnamon flavor with other natural flavors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eContains Tree Nuts.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrew tea at 212º - steep for 3 minutes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/icons_-_kosherNutsVeg.png?v=1758209440\" alt=\"\" width=\"223\" height=\"75\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNutcracker Black Tea Caramels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: right;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/nutcrackercaramelsnew.jpg?v=1730898803\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese caramels are easy to make and are melt-in-your-mouth delicious! They also make a great gift. Simply put the finished caramels in a decorative box or tin and you've got the perfect hostess gift.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e     1 cup heavy cream\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e     2 Tbsp Nutcracker Black Tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e     4 Tbsp butter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e     1 1\/2 cup white granulated sugar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e     1\/4 cup corn syrup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e     1\/4 cup water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e     1\/2 teaspoon vanilla extract\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePour the cream into a 3 quart saucepan and heat over low heat until hot but not boiling. Remove from the heat and add the Nutcracker tea. Cover and steep for 5 minutes. Strain into a measuring cup and add extra cream, if necessary, to make 1 cup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile the tea is steeping in the cream prepare your mold. Line an 8x8 baking dish with parchment so that excess paper hangs over the edges. Spray the parchment with nonstick spray.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg align=\"left\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/NutcrackerCaramels1_360x480.jpg?v=1659984697\"\u003eIn the saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the tea cream, sugar, syrup and water. Stir and cook until boiling. Attach a candy thermometer into the saucepan and continue to cook to 250°F. (Don't have a way to attach the thermometer? We balanced our thermometer through a slotted spoon.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce the caramel reaches 250, remove from the heat and quickly whisk in the vanilla extract and pour into the prepared parchment lined dish. Allow the caramels to cool at room temperature for a few hours, or overnight, before cutting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen the caramels are cooled, lift with the parchment paper onto a cutting board. Cut with a sharp knife into your desired size. Place each caramel in a piece of waxed paper. Fold the paper and twist the ends.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVoila delicious tea caramels!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote: These caramels are best enjoyed within 2 weeks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Simpson \u0026 Vail, Inc","offers":[{"title":"2 Ounce","offer_id":42994647335138,"sku":"T0795     2","price":4.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 Ounce","offer_id":42994647367906,"sku":"T0795     4","price":8.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 Ounce Tin","offer_id":42994647400674,"sku":"T0795     4TIN","price":12.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 Ounce","offer_id":42994647433442,"sku":"T0795     8","price":15.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Pound","offer_id":42994647302370,"sku":"T0795     16","price":31.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/NutcrackerSquare.jpg?v=1696960960","url":"https:\/\/svtea.mom\/products\/nutcracker-black-tea","provider":"Simpson \u0026 Vail ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}