Home Brewing, Liqueur, Vinegar, Wine making, Rainbow Flavor Soft Drink Extracts, Loose Tea, Tea Accessories and Supplies

HomeBrewing and Winemaking

If you are new to homebrewing or
winemaking, learn more about the hobby
with the following basic

• How To?

1. How to Make Your First Batch of Wine from Juice Concentrates?
    
2. How to Make Wine with Alexander's Grape Concentrate?
    
3. How To Make Your Own Liqueur with Liquor Quik Essence?
    
4. How To Make Your Own Vinegar with Mother of Vinegar Culture?
    
5. How to Make 20 percent Alcohol without Distillation using Liquor Quik Super Yeast (Item 2319) for your Liquor Quik Essences?
    
6. How to Make Your Own Invert Sugar?
    
7. How to Homebrew?
    
8. Sample Recipe in pdf format: BarkingBier All-Grain Ingredient Kit with Extract
    
9. How To Make Your Own Beer with "One Hour Beer Kit" from Cooper, John Bull, Ironmaster, Brewmart, Brewferm, Munton and EDME Beer Kits?
    
10. Homebrew Troubleshooting
     
11. How To Make Your Own Soft Drinks with Rainbow Flavor Soft Drink Extracts?
     
12. Wine Recipes for berries, grapes and juice concentrates
     
13. The Most Common Winemaking Questions for the Winexpert Kit
     
14. Ageing and Storage of Wine you have made from Winexpert Kits, etc.
     
15. Winexpert Kit Instructions by Brand:
    
    Selection Original and Selection International Wine Series
    
    Selection Estate Series
    
    Selection Estate Crushendo Series
    
    Selection Spéciale
    
    Selection Spéciale - Millenium
    
    Selection Limited Edition
    
    Vintners Reserve and Vintners Reserve Passport Series
    
    Chai Maison
    
    Island Mist

Brewing & Winemaking
Equipment Kit

Our Home Brewing and Wine making Equipment Kits are designed for 5 - 6 gal. batch of beer or wine. Instructions are included. It is durable & expandable. We test all new equipment to make sure it brews great beers and wine before we put it on the market. So when you purchase a brewing or winemaking equipment kit from us you can feel assured that you can brew great beer or make enjoyable wine with the greatest ease.

All our homebrewing equipment kits utilize the Single Stage fermentation (1117 Single Stage Homebrewing Equipment Kit-Auto and 1120 Single Stage Homebrewing Glass Equipment Kit-Auto) process of brewing beer where after the primary fermentation, for approximately 7-11 days, the beer is bottled. If, after a couple batches of homebrew beer with your single stage equipment kit, you decide to make a clearer, smoother and cleaner tasting beer, you can transform your single stage to a Two Stage process by just acquiring a 5 gallon glass carboy and a #7 Drilled Rubber Stopper and, depending on the equipment kit you already have, a carboy brush may be necessary. We make it simple to upgrade without making any parts redundant. With the two stage fermentation process, instead of bottling after the primary fermentation (7-11 days), the fermented beer in the 6.5 gallon fermenter or 6 gallon carboy is siphoned (leaving sediments behind) into a 5 gallon carboy with the airlock attached. The carboy needs to be covered to protect it from light and a allow to finish fermenting, settling and conditioning for up to 1 1/2 months or until the beer is clear before bottling. The two stage fermentation process will result in less sediment in the bottle and a clear, smooth, clean tasting beer.

For a first-time brewing experience, we recommend the purchase of a can of liquid malt extract (also call beer kit) from BIERKELLER, BREWFERM, BREWMART, COOPERS, IRONMASTER, JOHN BULL or MUNTONS which comes with easy-to-follow instructions. We also recommend the use of dry malt extract and/or corn sugar for a homebrew. Most liquid malt extracts ("one hour beer kits") require 2.2 lbs. of brewing sugar. If you prefer an all-malted-barley beer, then use 2-2.2 lbs of dry malt extract instead of brewing sugar (corn sugar). If you enjoyed the beer you experienced in London, England; Sydney, Australia or Hamburg, Germany, these beer kits and our barkingbier kits are the way to go.

Our winemaking equipment kit is designed for 5 or 6 gal. batch of wine. Instructions are included and are geared toward making wine from Winexpert's Vintners Reserve and Selection series of wine kits. We recommend the purchase of a Vintners Reserve or Selection wine kit for excellent wine in about 28 days. We offer 85 varieties to choose from. Our winemaking equipment kit comes with a 7.9 gallon fermenter with an easy to apply & remove gasketed lid. The winemaking kit can also be used for making wine from home-grown fruits or from any frozen juice concentrate.

The purchase of a wine-making or beer-making book is recommended for the brewing & winemaking kits. These books are not a necessity, but they are a great resource for your fermentation experience. Instructions are included in each kit. As you research and look at the many brewing and winemaking equipment kits available in the market today, you will find our Equipment Kit is a good value and comprised of appropriate quality parts. Our Brewing and Winemaking Equipment Kit can be used to made a 5 or 6 gallon batch of your favorite fermented beverage. The gasketed lid is easier to apply & remove, the Bottle Filler-NonSpring allows you to fill without constantly holding the filler, the Black Beauty or Red Baron Capper is durable & ergonomically made so your hands won't tire easily, the Portuguese Wing Corker in our Winemaking Equipment Kit has a more durable metal jaw than the Italian Wing Corker's plastic jaw, the hydrometer (use with Test Cylinder) is well made & accurate for measuring potential alcohol, % sugar & specific gravity (in wort, must or fruit juice), the Buon Vino 3-piece Airlock allows CO² to escape & prevent foreign particles to enter the primary fermenter & fits nicely on the lid, the Liquid Crystal Thermometer quickly tells you if the wort/must is warm enough, the rubber stopper ensures an airtight seal, our Test Cylinder prevents any accidental breaking of the hydrometer in the wort/must secondary fermenter (which would result in the contamination of the whole batch of beer/wine). Finally, our Auto Syphon Kit that comes with the automatic equipment Kit readily starts or stops siphoning within your control.

With equipment kit: 1301-.... you can ferment your 5 gallon batch in the 6 gallon glass carboy and observe the action created by the fermentation process. It is exciting! Each strain of yeast performs differently in the fermentation process.

Wine Kits by Winexpert

Winexpert Shipping Info for our regular and new customers: There are over a 100 varieties of Winexpert Wine Kits listed on our website. We no longer stock every one of them. Now all Winexpert wine kit order submissions on our website will automatically trigger a shipment of that particular wine kit from our distributor to our store for pick-up by our customer and/or shipping to our customer. We do not drop ship. Pick-up and Shipping schedule for Winexpert Wine Kit orders is 5-8 working days after your order has been received. Plan ahead, Order early for the Holidays!!

Original Series the world’s first premium winemaking kit contains 100% pure varietal grape juice and varietal grape juice concentrate. This superb kit combines simplicity and consistency, to produce wine of great flavour, aroma and complexity. Selection Original series continues to break new ground in quality, reinforcing its status as the leading premium winemaking kit. 15 litres / 4 US Gallons, Yields 23 litres / 6 US Gallons. Ready to bottle in 6 weeks

International Series features grapes harvested from great winemaking regions outside of North America. Like Selection Original, this premium wine kit contains 100% pure varietal grape juice and varietal grape juice concentrate, while offering varietals from the finest the world has to offer. 15 litres / 4 US Gallons, Yields 23 litres / 6 US Gallons. Ready to bottle in 6 weeks

Limited Edition Series features a strictly limited number of outstanding wine kits released on an annual basis. Announced each Fall, specific wines are offered each month from January through April. These unique and intriguing wines are available only during their month of release so pre-ordering through your Authorized Winexpert retailer is highly recommended to ensure you’ll receive these sought-after winemaking kits. 16 litres / 4.2 US Gallons, Yields 23 litres / 6 US Gallons. Ready to bottle in 6 weeks

Estate Series re-defined the premium wine kit landscape, by offering a very limited number of prestigious varietals and styles, sourced from exclusive vineyards in the world’s greatest winemaking regions. Blended with 100% pure varietal grape juice and varietal grape juice concentrate, with no added sugars, Selection Estate Series yields wines of exceptional flavour, aroma, and complexity. 16 litres / 4.2 US Gallons, Yields 23 litres / 6 US Gallons. Ready to bottle in 8 weeks

Selection Spéciale showcases our remarkable specialty wines. With innovations like our F-pack, our Port, Sherry and Icewine styles all offer luscious, long, rich finishes. Our unique Millennium Sparkling Wine, made from a blend of 100% pure varietal grape juice and varietal grape juice concentrate, produces a wonderful balance of ripe fruit aromas and crisp flavours. 7.5 litres / 2 US Gallons, Yields 11.5 litres / 3 US Gallons. Ready to bottle in 6 weeks

Vintners Reserve the industry’s first 28-day winemaking kit, contains 100% pure varietal grape juice and concentrate. This 7.5 litre wine kit continues to set the standard in its category by yielding wines of excellent quality, flavour and aroma. Vintners Reserve offers a wide range of varieties that allows the winemaker to experience numerous styles and tastes. 7.5 litres / 2 US Gallons, Yields 23 litres / 6 US Gallons. Ready to bottle in 4 weeks

World Vineyard Collection wine kits give winemakers the opportunity to make great wines from around the world. Featuring popular grape varietals, with grape juices and concentrates from some of the finest growing regions in the world, this kit produces high quality wines that you can enjoy within one month after bottling. 10 litres / 2.6 US Gallons, Yields 23 litres / 6 US Gallons. Ready to bottle in 4 weeks

Beer Kits

BarkingBier™ All-GRAIN INGREDIENT KIT WITH EXTRACT requires no grinding of the grains (the hard part, which is the grinding, is already taken care of). Just follow our simple instructions, mash and boil! Our BarkingBier™ kits include brewing instructions that are very easy to follow. These kits are made specifically for the homebrewer who enjoys brewing in the convenience of their own kitchen. These kits require mashing with no complicated brewing equipment other than your standard kitchen stove in addition to the equipment we have listed below. These ingredient kits are perfect for elementary, intermediate and advanced brewers. Whether you are a brewer who has never made a batch of beer before or a more experienced brewer who would like to get a taste of all-grain brewing, these kits are made just for you in mind. The Ingredient Kit includes premium quality extracts & specially blended crushed mixed grains from U.K., Belgium & Germany. Premium hops (depending on the style, there are between 2 to 4 oz of hops included in each kit) are used for bittering & finishing to produce beers similar to famous international beer styles & tastes.

INGREDIENTS in the BarkingBier Kit includes as required per recipe: Grain, Liquid Malt Extract, Dry Malt Extract, Hops, Yeast, Priming Sugar (uses dry malt extract instead of the usual corn sugar for priming), & Instructions for a 5 gallon batch. Approximate weights of these ale kits vary from 8.4-14.1 lbs and lager kits vary from 8.1-12.5 lbs.

RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT (not included): Stainless Steel or Enamel Pot (3 & 4 gallon minimum capacity unless otherwise specified), 8-10” diameter Mesh Strainer, Rubber Spatula, 8-12" Funnel (if fermenting in carboy), 6 gallon minimum capacity Fermenter, Airlock, Syphon Kit, Hydrometer, Thermometer, Bottle Brush, Cleanser/Sterilizer, 5 gallon Bottling Bucket or Fermenter, 48-53 Beer Bottles, Crown Caps, Bottle Capper.

BarkingBier™ All-grain Ingredient kit with Extract are Made to Order only. Please allow 3-10 days for Mail-order delivery or Pick-up! You can order these in advance for pick-up or shipping on a specific future date (such as a month in advance). Just note at checkout in the SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS that you want your order shipped on a specific date.

BREWFERM:  brings you a unique range of beer kits for brewing Belgian beer at home. Belgian beers are renowned worldwide for their high quality, the extensive range and the delicious full taste. Who is in a better position to surrender Belgian recipe secrets than a local producer? Twenty-five years of experience in Belgian homebrew kits guarantees high qualitative and 100% natural ingredients, which you, the home brewer, will enjoy with relish. Discover how you can equal the richness of Belgian Beer at home with Brewferm Beer Kits. Packed with yeast and instructions. Makes 7—15 liters. BREWFERM KITS ARE SPECIAL ORDER ONLY, Minimum Order: 2 kits of the same beer style.

COOPERS: In 1864 Thomas Cooper left his business as a shoemaker in Adelaide, South Australia and started the Coopers Brewery. Today the fourth generation of Thomas’ descendents still run his namesake business, including Managing Director Dr. Timothy Cooper and Board Chairman Mr. Glenn Cooper. Renowned British beer and spirits critic Michael Jackson gives the Coopers Brewery four stars and praises “their heartiness and uncompromising honesty”. The Coopers Brewery has been producing hobby beer making products since 1975 and is the world-wide sales leader in homebrewing products. Three beer kit series available here are:

Original Series Beer Kits - The original six beer kits that started it all. The Coopers Brewery Lager Beer Kit is the best selling beer kit in the world. Each kit is complete, easy to use and is packaged with the Coopers Brewery’s special strain of proprietary beer yeast that is renowned for its consistency and fermentability.

International Series Beer Kits - Three kits specifically designed to appeal to regional tastes. When the Coopers Brewery introduced the Canadian Blonde, it was the first beer kit produced by the Coopers Brewery specifically to meet a particular area’s demand. Its popularity resulted in its world-wide availability.

Thomas Coopers Brewmaster Series Beer Kits - When The Coopers Brewery introduced the Brewmaster Series in 2001, it launched a whole new dynamic in simple and easy homebrewing. Each style of Brewmaster Series beer kit is packaged with a stylistically appropriate yeast. This is a major departure from the standard “one-size-fits-all” yeast found in most beer kits. Because the flavor characteristics in brewing yeast play a substantial role in the overall flavor of beer, the difference you get with Brewmaster Series Beer Kits is immediately discernable.

JOHN BULL: Available across in the UK, Europe, North America and Oceania, John Bull Beer Kits are a world best-selling name. Created by John Bull and made for over 30 years, John Bull Beer Kits have always been made with the finest malted barley. John Bull Beer Kits produce beers that are distinctively different from other top-selling international brands, as John Bull is the only one made in Newark. John Bull Beer Kits contain special malt extracts, made and canned in Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire and each beer kit comes with its own premium quality John Bull Ale Yeast. The range includes an extensive variety of beers for all tastes. The concept of brewing is simple and, subject to following very easy to understand instructions. The factory has exactly the same production equipment as a brewery, the major difference is that where a brewery ferments the wort, John Bull evaporate it to 80% solids. Thus a standard brewing wort becomes malt extract (or concentrated malted barley wort). To make John Bull Beer Kits, the finest quality English malted barley is used and is extracted to develop unmistakable clarity and release their natural flavor compounds. Each variety has its own blend of hops to compliment the malt perfectly. The result of this is that, to make quality beers at home, all that needs to be done is to put back the water evaporated out in the factory, add brewing sugar, a sachet of John Bull Premium Ale Yeast and let nature take its course.

MUNTONS: The Muntons Connoisseurs Range has been formulated to brew strong beers emulating beer styles from around the world. Each Beer kit contains 1.8kg of 100% hopped malt extract - and in common with all Muntons beer kits, no cheap barley syrup is used in their manufacture. With the Connoisseurs range you will be able to experience taste sensations including Wheat Beer modelled on the best German Weizen style beers, Bock - the distinctive dark lager of Bavaria, Export Stout - a classic full-bodied hoppy stout and a wide range of other style beers. The Connoisseurs range offers the home beer-maker the chance to make premium strength beers. Excellent value!

Tea

About Our Tea!!

The following regions of the world
are where our teas come from:

ARTISAN TEA - CHINA: Delight your senses with incredible handmade artisanal tea creations. These artisan teas conceal worlds of mystery and soft flavors deep within their shell-like exteriors. The techniques used to create them have been handed down from generation to generation and haven't changed in centuries. If you look closely, you can even see the string used to tie the broad-leafed, spring production tea, chosen leaf by leaf by the artists themselves. It takes about 10 minutes for an artisan to create one artisanal tea piece. In general, 60-75 pieces make up approximately 1 lb – roughly 10 hours worth of work! What’s the best way to brew these drinkable works of art? In a glass teapot of course! A glass teapot offer an open window on the agony of the leaf as the tea balls open to reveal the floral treasure contained within. Watch as the leaves unfurl, the bright colors of the flowers bleed into the water and the balls are transformed into flowers themselves. This is the first time many of these teas have become available in the West so let them shine.

ESTATE (BLACK) TEA - AFRICA: East Africa is a major tea producing region of the world. Kenya is the largest producer in the region and the world’s 4th largest tea exporter. Kenya teas are noted for strength with malty notes and a golden cup, whereas teas from Tanzania are slightly less full bodied with more rosy liquors. Malawi is a landlocked country whose teas often travel 1,200 miles to the seaport in Durban, despite the fact the ocean is only 150 miles away, due east through Mozambique.

ESTATE (BLACK) TEA - INDIA: ASSAM and  SOUTH INDIA: The Assam region of northeast India is bisected by the Brahmaputra river. Even though the region is not high altitude the soil is a deep, sandy loam and the climate is hot and steamy. These conditions produce thick full bodied teas. In contrast however, the Nilgri teas grow at higher altitudes and in very good soil producing light liquoring teas but with a unique floral-like flavor.

ESTATE (BLACK) TEA - DARJEELING: The Darjeeling region in north central India grows teas that exhibit a unique flavor — best described as muscatel with a fairly light tasting cup. The tea producing regions of Sikkim and Nepal are very close to Darjeeling and subsequently their teas are somewhat similar in taste and cup appearance.

ESTATE (BLACK) TEA - INDONESIA - JAVA & SUMATRA: Indonesians are light liquoring but with a rose colored cup and hints of malt.

ESTATE (BLACK) TEA - SRI LANKA OR CEYLON: Sri Lanka (Ceylon) has 5 principal growing districts. The high grown districts (above 4000 feet above sea level) are Dimbula, Nuwara Eliya and Uva characterized by teas that are light and flavory. The medium grown district (2000-4000 feet) is Kandy whose better teas exhibit a malty fullness with floral notes. The low grown region is Ruhunu (under 2000 feet) where teas tend to be full bodied and thick. Estate tea Balangoda is a classic example of a good Ruhunu tea.

ESTATE (BLACK) TEA - MALAYSIA: Boh, grown in the Cameron Highlands, is as invigorating as the climate in which it is born. Boh is locals most popular tea, well-known for its superb flavor, rich golden color and delightful aroma. The first highland tea plantation in Malaysia was started in 1929 by Boh Plantations with the purpose of producing teas of exceptional quality.

ESTATE (BLACK) TEA - NEPAL: The tea producing regions of Nepal are very close to Darjeeling and subsequently their teas are somewhat similar in taste and cup appearance.

ESTATE (BLACK) TEA - SIKKIM: The tea producing regions of Sikkim are very close to Darjeeling and subsequently their teas are somewhat similar in taste and cup appearance.

BLACK (RED) TEA - CHINA:  Nowhere in the world is there as diverse a selection of dramatic teas as in China. Tea is produced in 18 different provinces in China with soil and climatic conditions varying greatly from one region to another. These elements cause great variation in the appearance and taste of tea. In Chinese society there are historical, legendary and religious connotations including manufacturing, serving and consumption of tea. Our importer are regular visitors to the various provinces and regions of China and invite you to look through our window at the world of China black teas.

WHITE TEA - SRI LANKA (CEYLON), DARJEELING (INDIA) & CHINA: The production of white tea is different from other tea. The leaves come from special varietal tea bushes and are not processed but are dried and withered in the sun. (If mechanical drying is required the leaves are baked (not fired) at temperatures less than 40 degree C. Only special “two leaves and a bud” are selected with the ideal being two leaves wrapped around a newly developing shoot. After withering and drying these leaves are then painstakingly selected and sorted by hand.

GREEEN TEA - JAPAN: Japan has been growing it’s own tea since at least the 8th century when Zen Buddhist priests grew the plants in their temple gardens with seeds obtained from fellow Buddhists in China.

GREEN TEA - CHINA: China produces the broadest range of green teas in the world. Many of these teas are so special only a few hundred pounds are produced each year. Listed on this page/website are some of the most popular as well as some of the most unusual. Truly unique and superb green teas:

GREEN TEA - TAIWAN, INDIA, KENYA, SRI LANKA (CEYLON): You will discover green tea delights from Taiwan plus countries such as India, Kenya and Sri Lanka that perhaps are not normally associated with green tea production. All of them are unique in their own way. For instance, Kenya green tea has excellent flavor and body whereas others have very unique taste profiles.

OOLONG TEA - CHINA & TAIWAN: Oolong Tea is semi-fermented compared to Green Tea (unfermented) and Black Tea (fully fermented). Oolongs are easily recognized by the appearance of the leaves which are stout, crinkled and when infused, often tend greenish with reddish edges. The flavor profiles can vary tremendously according to the tea makers skills and the soil conditions of the tea bushes.

ORGANIC TEA: is becoming the healthy choice for some consumers. Organic tea is produced without the input of chemical fertilizers or pesticides and herbicides. Natural fertilizers are used to invigorate the soil as best as possible. The yield per acre is lower compared to when fertilizers and others inputs are utilized. Nevertheless with good manufacturing techniques the cup characteristics can be maintained at a high level - such is the case with these organic tea. To be recognized as “organic”, it takes 3 years of organic husbandry before European association will consider the estate for certification.

DECAFFEINATED TEA: is processed using the CO2 Process. The advantage of this decaffeination process is that no chemical solvents (such as methylene chloride or ethyl acetate) are used to remove the caffeine. Also, using the naturally occurring CO2 in a circulation process which carefully uses high pressure and temperature to extract the caffeine, there is of course, a slight change in the character of the tea due to the process but the end result is an uncompromising cup of tea with no chemical overtones.

HERBAL TEA: have special and unique flavors; some even have medicinal properties. The herbal teas we offer are the most commonly available—we simply make sure that they are the best. Herbal teas from the mint family are said to aid in digestion and Camomile is purported to assist one to sleep.

HERBS: for brewing, winemaking and tea.

BLENDED TEA: is a collection of favorite blends the world over. For instance, French Blend is "Ooh la la, iz so Nice".  Blend 1776 is "A tea worth fighting for!" Blended teas are made by blending the nuances of various teas to create delicious synergy. We know we provide you with the best blended teas that are available ANYWHERE! Join us for a world of taste sensations.

NATURALLY FLAVORED TEA: is a collection of naturally flavored black teas. What makes our flavored teas so special and soooooo GOOD? Only HIGH GROWN CEYLON tea from estates more than 5500 feet above sea level are use. We only use NATURAL FLAVORS giving a clean, true taste with no chemical aftertaste. We only pack our teas in FLAVOR-SEALED bags preserving freshness and superb taste. We know we provide you with the best flavored teas that are available ANYWHERE!

To help you with your selection, we have carefully selected 139 varieties
of tea for your enjoyment.  Here are some helpful tips that will help you choose and enjoy:

About Our Tea!!

Tea Grades are only descriptions of the dry, cured leaf. They have no necessary relation to
the aroma, color or flavor of the end product.

Health Benefits of Tea provide more reasons than ever to enjoy a cuppa tea.

Tea Recipes you had always wanted include AFTERNOON TEA, MAIN COURSE AND SIDE DISHES,
DESSERTS AND TEA BEVERAGES.

Tea Terminology Some basic tea terms.

Tea Production All tea comes from the "Camellia sinensis" plant, however, where the tea is grown,
the climate, soil conditions, altitude, etc, and how the tea is processed, determines the flavor
characteristics of the tea. Based on the method of production, tea can be divided
into three categories - black, oolong, and green.

Tea and Food Pairings Chart shows a wide variety of teas available to mix and match with savories
and sweets for delicious flavor combinations.

Tea Questions?

Tea Accessories

PORCELAIN TEAPOT: Established in 1952, B.I.A. Cordon Bleu is a leading manufacturer of porcelain and stoneware serving accessories, bakeware and dinnerware. With classic and contemporary shapes, as well as unique glazes, hand painted patterns and designs, B.I.A. Cordon Bleu continues the tradition of providing timeless, quality merchandise at affordable prices.

STONEWARE TEAPOT: Hand-Crafted Stoneware Teapot. The uncomplicated beauty of classic design is presented in the Joyce Chen collections. These simple, yet elegant stoneware pieces are available in a choice of matte black, white or Terra Cotta.

GLASS TEAPOT: Classic teapot design in glass – the ultimate in teapots that is destined to be a favorite! This beautiful glass teapot adds flair and style to entertaining. It allows one to observe the tea leaves uncurl and see the color of the infusing tea forming slowly and gently. Teapot includes a glass infuser for use with even the finest leaf tea! The glass teapot is also great with Artisan teas! The glass teapot is dishwasher and microwave safe. As with all glass products, hand washing and drying is recommended to prevent development of water spots over time.

 CARING FOR YOUR GLASS TEAPOT: This is a quality Simax product. Wash the glassware before using the first time. Handle with care. Observe the following important precautions prior to using your new glass teapot. When using glassware, always warm up and cool down gradually. Do not put the teapot on a heat source straight from a cold environment. Do not place an empty glass teapot directly on a heat source. Do not place a hot glass teapot on a cold or wet surface as glass can crack due to the effect of rapid cooling. The glass teapot can be washed in an automatic dishwasher using common washing products. However, to prevent pitting and permanent watermarks, hand washing is recommended. Dry thoroughly to prevent water spots. If teapot becomes heavily soiled, remove with a non-abrasive washing product. Never use a coarse cleaning product (e.g., scouring powder or a scouring sponge) that will scratch the glass surface. Do not place the glass teapot on a heat source larger than the base of the teapot to prevent damaging to the handle by radiant heat. The transparency of the glass will make it possible for you to observe the tea uncurl during the steeping process. Both the packaging box and the glass are made of recyclable, ecological materials.

TETSUBIN (Cast Iron) TEAPOT: Today's Japanese Tetsubin (Cast Iron) teapots, with their fine raised relief designs, are admired and collected, not only for their quiet delicacy, but also for their ability to brew a perfect cup of tea. Each hand cast iron teapot is finished with a porcelain enamel interior and comes with a replaceable stainless steel mesh infuser. 5 Tetsubin (Cast Iron) Tea Pot Series to choose from:

Chinese Zodiac Tetsubin (Cast Iron) Tea Pot Series - Helen Chen of Joyce Chen Products personally works with Japanese artists to create a new commemorative Tetsubin Teapot to celebrate and greet each Chinese New Year. The Chinese believe the animal ruling the year in which a person is born has a profound influence on personality, saying, "This is the animal that hides in your heart." An exclusive Joyce Chen collection.

Tatara Tetsubin (Cast Iron) Tea Pot Series - These collectors’ edition cast iron Tetsubin teapots are designed by famed Japanese artist, Hisanori Masuda whose work has been exhibited in some of the finest museums, including the Victoria & Albert Museum in London and the Museum of Modern Art in New York. He is also the recipient of many design awards and teaches at Tohoku University of Art & Design in Japan.

Traditional Tetsubin (Cast Iron) Tea Pot Series – Collector Edition

Hob Nail Tetsubin (Cast Iron) Tea Pot Series – Traditional “Hob Nail” collection.


TEA CADDY - TIN CADDIES FOR YOUR PREMIUM TEAS: These round tin caddies with Gavarst Lid (Approx Size: 3” diameter x 5 1/4” Tall) will hold 100 grams or approximately 4 oz of most teas. These tin caddies have preprinted instructions on How to make a perfect cup of Tea on the bottom explaining hot and cold tea preparation.

TEA INFUSER - These tea infusers are made of durable stainless steel. Mesh ball infusers are ideally suited for use in teapots or pitchers to make sun tea. The long handled infusers are often used by those wanting only a single cup of tea. Just remember… do not overfill the infuser; for best result, fill the infuser half full giving the tea room to expand. Remove promptly when the tea has steeped to desired strength. 19 choices to choose from.


Grape Concentrate by
California Concentrate Company
(Alexander's Sun Country)

Premium varietal grape concentrates produced with grapes harvested from the number one grape growing region in the world is the reason to produce the finest grape concentrates. Nature, technology, and man's hard work combine to produce grape concentrate that some of the elite winemakers choose year after year. In all, 26 different types of grapes are crushed, filtered, chilled, and evaporated during the grape season so that you, the winemaker, can choose the variety and type that suits your desired needs. Concentrates are produced at 68 Brix. Availability is subject to harvest conditions.

There are those who criticize wines made from concentrates as being derived from synthetic products. However, statistics show that more and more contest medal winning wines are produced from concentrates. That percentage is likely to grow as talented winemakers use high quality concentrates in their winemaking. The higher quality concentrates, especially 100% pure product, will produce excellent wine (in the right hands.) Once you have purchased your concentrate, heed the advice on the label. Follow all the tests and basic procedures of good wine making just as if you were using fresh grapes or grape juice. Use oak if the wine requires oak and raise the tannin in the reds. Alexander's Sun Country has a long established history of fine concentrates. The labels of Alexander's Sun Country have a panel with handy tips and recommendations for the home winemaker. There is also a recipe located on every can label for the user's convenience.

Most important in your winemaking adventure will be your talent as a winemaker. Years of experience, trial, and error enter into this process. Your nose, your taste buds, and your instincts will elevate your efforts to the levels which produce superior wines. These are the earmarks of a good winemaker. The true winemaker coaxes his wines to high levels, seeking balance, complexity, nose and finish. Over the years, California Concentrate Company have received numerous testimonial letters from satisfied customers who have won competitions with their winemaking efforts. Not only are they surprised but gratified with the success of their endeavors. You, too, can join the ranks of delighted users of Alexander Sun Country concentrates. Happy winemaking! NOTE: For a 5 gallon medium body wine use: 2 - 46 oz. can of juice concentrate.

Vintner's Harvest Fruit Wine Bases

Are fresh fruit in their own juices with nothing else added - no sugars and no sulfites. With a wide selection of delicious fruits to choose from, the Vintner's Harvest line of wine bases is sure to please the most discriminating home winemaker. Because of the delicate nature of apple, Apple Fruit Wine Base is unique. It contains no fruit pieces which would brown and soften in the can. Instead, a delicious blend of apples ae selected, pressed and deacidified prior to the concentration process. Once concentrated, a blend of acids is reintroduced specifically for the end purpose of fermentation. Apple Fruit Wine Base is therefore more than your average apple concentrate. Because the winemaker can choose to make different volumes of apple wine, it is still necessary to add acids by following the recipe directions on the can. Like the apple concentrate, Elderberry Wine Base is made from an adjusted concentrate to insure a quality product. Whether you are a novice or a seasoned winemaker, we know you will enjoy your wine made with delicious Vintner's Harvest Fruit Wine Bases.