He Shou Wu Tea

It's sort of the most amazing thing ever. Just really, seriously, do this. Brewed with hot water this tisane has been consumed for thousands of years in South Africa and it's neighboring countries, and was an important item of trade throughout the continent.

This was a period of great technological, economic, political, and culinary achievements. This can be repeated dozens of times. A long and imperial history greater than any emperor resides within these jasmine pearls.

The overall effect might be thought to be overly herbal, even medicine-y. Mediterranean and North American herbs were carefully picked and balanced with green tea for a soothing cup.

The smell is intensely fruity, but the taste is all jam and dried fruit. This is a black tea that provides all the health benefits and plenty of full-bodied flavor but without any of the astringency.

It's a black tea that'll nudge you awake in due time, and the addition of dried blackberry leaves will instill a bit of serenity into your late morning. You set the kettle, make some toast, and pour a cup of Blackberry Fruit Tea.

In the morning when the blossoms open they release their perfume, which is then absorbed by the tea leave. A tea house favorite perfect for bawdy nights trading dirty jokes with the guys or quiet nights curled up with your favorite bad movie.

Want a popular pastry combination in San Francisco and Sacramento bakeries? The British, not having direct access to mandarins, used oil from bergamots (another fragrant citrus fruit).

Can you guess what it is? You can add a wedge of lemon if you want, but we don't think you'll miss it. Surprise! There is no lemon in our lemonmint tea. We're hiding a surprise with this tea.

Morocco has a very important tea culture that focuses on the use of green tea leaves and mint leaves. Our Moroccan Mint achieves that ancient flavor without the ceremony. Of course, some people just brew the mint leaves straight up.

It's a classic green tea to serve before a meal or as a simple digestif. Gunpowder green tea is somewhat astringent, piney, with hints of citrus and the front and flavors of smoke at the back.

The amber pour of this tea is floral in aroma – imagine daisies and lilacs – and the flavor is musky as a rough block of sandalwood or remnants of forgotten cinnamon sticks. True Darjeeling is officially stamped and approved by the government before...

The overall flavor is merry to say the least and sure to call on memories of hot cider, cranberry sauce, and dried orange peels tossed in the fireplace to perfume the home. Megan, one of our rockstars here at Spice Jungle H.Q. described this tisane as...

And did you hear she's planning a four week trip to Morocco? Once it cools to room temperature stir in 2 cups of milk. For the dessert lover we love to use it for a simple milk pudding.

Kukicha is a unique tea that is wonderful with a bit of citrus juice and a shot of simple syrup. Kukicha twig tea consists of the stems and twigs that have been separated out of Japanese green tea and are highly oxidized and roasted.

This tea is excellent for any laidback occasion. In the middle of each sip heart notes of blue malva flower adds a bitter, but gardenia-like note to balance all the fruit. This is a fruity tea with a bitter back that pairs perfectly for a breezy outdoor...

Ceylon Black Tea w/ Silver Tips The tea features prominent, very fine, and wiry silver tips that stand out against the dark slender Flowery Orange Pekoe. The dried leaves are crisp and thin making a beautiful brew when infused.

Cherries & Jasmine Blossoms Green Tea This tea Features traditional sencha green tea leaves that are complemented with bold colors throughout the blend. Caffeine Level: Medium With each sip you can taste the mellow hints of sour-cherry halves accompanied...

Orange Blossom Oolong Tea This Oolong blend features a deep, bold oolong tea leaf accompanied by accents of orange. Ingredients: Oolong tea, orange blossoms, natural flavoring This tea has a strong finish and can be enjoyed hot or cold.

Yunnan Pu-erh Tea Pu-erh, sometimes referred to as Bolay, is a variety of post-fermented tea produced in Yunnan province, China. The brew gives a dark hue with an earthy smooth flavor.

Green Silk Maofeng This tea is a great example of a fine tasting tea with "minimalist" and "simple" processing. The tea features many silver tips among the silky skinny dried leaves.

Tea is made up of leaves hand-rolled into tiny pellets, resembling gunpowder. Due to its shape, gunpowder green tea is very appealing and easy to infuse. Gunpowder Green Tea Gunpowder Green Tea is a classic green tea from China.

Curled Dragon Silver Tips One of eastern China's best known green teas. The tea is fresh and clean tasting with a hint of hazelnuts while the cup features a pale hue. The sliver sprouts of the tea are neatly coiled and give this tea it's recognizable...

Hojicha Green Tea Hojicha (ほうじ茶) is distinguished from other Japanese green teas because it is roasted in a porcelain pot over charcoal. The roasted flavors predominate this blend.

A green tea for those who feel they've tasted all other green teas. The cup pours a pale yellow-green color similar to impure beryl. However, those young buds plucked before the rainy season are considered to be particularly flavorful.

It has the robustness of black coffee, and takes to cream and sugar just as well. Together these teas combine into one with layers of flavor. Along with it all is a hardy English Breakfast black tea served with plenty of milk and sugar to wash it all...

The flavor is akin to wind blowing through an apricot orchard; the air picking up a whispered conversation you can't quite make out. She was adored by her subjects, the Pekoe, for her unrivaled beauty, soothing voice, and heavenly complexion.

For the boys, we like to craft this tisane into a simple syrup and serve it with gin and club soda over ice. A delicate and adult tisane that eschews the idea that herbal teas should be fruity bags packed with words like “pizzaz” and “zinger.”...