{"product_id":"its-a-krampus-christmas-delish-tea-nordic-smoke","title":"Krampus Kristmas Tea – Smoky Black Tea \u0026 Safflower North Pole Christmas Blend","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eNot every Christmas tradition begins with sleigh bells and candlelight.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome begin with \u003cstrong\u003ea knock at the door.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh upon a shelf at The North Pole Tea Shop, away from Huatua's brighter festive blends, stands a row of jars bearing a rather more unsettling label. Inside is a dark and smoky black tea known throughout Santa's Village as \u003cstrong\u003eKrampus Kristmas Tea\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts origins, Huatua explains, lie in an old Elven custom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor centuries, the darkest nights of winter were regarded as a time for both celebration \u003cstrong\u003eand caution\u003c\/strong\u003e. Hearths were kept burning, candles filled the windows, and certain herbs and flowers were brought into the home as symbols of protection against whatever might be wandering beyond the firelight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was from these traditions that Huatua created this unusual blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRich \u003cstrong\u003eblack tea\u003c\/strong\u003e forms its foundation, deepened by a wonderfully smoky aroma reminiscent of ancient fireplaces, extinguished candles and timber darkened by centuries of winter fires. Scattered amongst the leaves are \u003cstrong\u003esafflower petals\u003c\/strong\u003e, a plant prized since antiquity for the extraordinary golden, orange and crimson colours produced by its flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo the old tea masters, those fiery petals came to represent the protective flame of the winter hearth — \u003cstrong\u003elight held defiantly against darkness\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd so Krampus Kristmas Tea became a favourite for the more atmospheric winter evenings in Santa's Village.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrew a pot after nightfall and its dark fragrance seems capable of transporting you somewhere else entirely: to an old Gothic manor, candle flames flickering along wood-panelled corridors, snow pressing against leaded windows and a great fire smouldering in the grate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSettle into the deepest armchair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePour yourself a cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd should you hear something scratching faintly at the window...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHuatua recommends that you do not investigate.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter all, there are some Christmas visitors for whom \u003cstrong\u003eone cup should never be laid at the table.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black Tea, Safflower Petals \u0026amp; Organic Natural Flavours\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark, Smoky \u0026amp; Mysterious\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNorth Pole Tradition:\u003c\/strong\u003e A warming winter blend inspired by the protective fires and darker folklore of Christmas\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrepared by:\u003c\/strong\u003e Huatua, The North Pole Tea Shop, Santa's Village\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Montana Farmacy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55597036175736,"sku":null,"price":14.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0050\/8628\/1818\/files\/KrampusKristmasTea.jpg?v=1788097760","url":"https:\/\/christmasimaginarium.com\/en-ie\/products\/its-a-krampus-christmas-delish-tea-nordic-smoke","provider":"The Christmas Imaginarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}