Doğadan Kuşburnu is a fruit tea packed as 20 tea bags in a kraft-brown box; the pack shown carries the brand's Şifalı Bitkiler range name, and the maker's current box describes it as a karışık meyve çayı, a mixed fruit tea. Its ingredient list is short: rosehip at 51% and hibiscus (bamya çiçeği). Rosehip, called kuşburnu in Turkish, is the red fruit of the wild rose, and Doğadan explains that the hibiscus in its fruit teas is what gives the brew a deep red colour and a tart taste.
Kuşburnu tea is a long-standing favourite in Turkey, particularly in autumn and winter, when it is poured into tulip glasses and served with a spoon of honey or a sugar cube to soften the sourness. It is also a common base for homemade iced teas, with a slice of orange and a mint leaf. The fruity flavour pairs well with walnuts, dried figs and Turkish sweets.
Pour freshly boiled water over one bag and steep for five to seven minutes, or as directed on the box, depending on how strong you like it; the longer it brews, the deeper the colour. Keep the box closed and stored in a cool, dry place, away from coffee and other strong-smelling foods. The pack carries the full ingredient information, so please read it if you have dietary needs.