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Fragrant, sweet, creamy, floral… we could go on and on and on about this rooibos tisane. Is there any flavor greater than that of a rightly cured vanilla bean? It's sort of the most amazing thing ever.

The Song Dynasty saw the invention of the compass and the establishment of true north, the creation of gunpowder warfare, the first banknotes, and moveable type. In the morning when the blossoms open they release their perfume, which is then absorbed...

Green tea is carefully measured with rosemary, sage, lemon peel, and rose petal for a fragrant and verdant cup. The overall effect might be thought to be overly herbal, even medicine-y.

Maybe a big glass of orange juice and some freshly cut figs on the side. Mornings filled with buckwheat pancakes stacked high and served with spoonfuls of salted butter and ridiculous pours of real maple syrup.

This is the black tea for those days when you decide you need a mental health day. A laid back black tea for when you plan to just lay about all day and blow off your responsibilities.

Food-wise the Song Dynasty saw the spread of imported exotic produce such as jujubes, the proliferation of noodle shops, and the development of a wide array of scented green teas. This can be repeated dozens of times.

The result is a classic flavor with plenty of citrus. Earl Grey cake slathered with lavender buttercream. However, Earl Grey soon became greatly appreciated for its own unique flavor and thus a new classic tea was born.

You can add a wedge of lemon if you want, but we don't think you'll miss it. We're hiding a surprise with this tea. (And then fresh lemon, because we're persnickety like that.) It has nothing to do with the peppermint or spearmint.

A classic combination that still is still appreciated in the modern world. Of course, some people just brew the mint leaves straight up. Green tea, often a gunpowder tea, is steeped long and hard – sometimes for ten to fifteen minutes to create a strong...

Strong and heavy with astringent green flavor and citrus, and with a hit of smoke at the back it's a tea that packs a welcoming wallop at the start or end of a meal. Not too many teas can be described as explosive, but this gunpowder tea is powerful for...

Prized for its floral aroma and musky - even spicy - flavor Darjeeling is one of the most prized teas in the world. Just as true Champagne can only be produced in Champagne, France, Darjeeling can only be produced in the Darjeeling district of West Bengal,...

Fall fruits are combined with a mouth-puckeringly tart hibiscus base that's sensational for cold weather sipping. 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...

Pour into serving bowls, cover with plastic wrap, and chill until set. And did you hear she's planning a four week trip to Morocco? Yet, from the first sip you can feel vitamins, antioxidants, and a hint of caffeine begin to surge through your body and...

And, in fact, it is. Kukicha is a unique tea that is wonderful with a bit of citrus juice and a shot of simple syrup. But breathe deep their scent and you'll notice something comforting about their woodsy smell that harkens back to before the Edo era.

This is a fruity tea with a bitter back that pairs perfectly for a breezy outdoor breakfast with sticky slices of pineapple and bergamot financiers. This tea is excellent for any laidback occasion.

The dried leaves are crisp and thin making a beautiful brew when infused. 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.

With each sip you can taste the mellow hints of sour-cherry halves accompanied by papaya, pineapple bits, and rose petals. Cherries & Jasmine Blossoms Green Tea This tea Features traditional sencha green tea leaves that are complemented with bold colors...

This tea has a strong finish and can be enjoyed hot or cold. 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 production style involves having the leaves undergo an additional fermentation process after they are dried. Yunnan Pu-erh Tea Pu-erh, sometimes referred to as Bolay, is a variety of post-fermented tea produced in Yunnan province, China.

The leaves are simply plucked and dried making it one of the most prominent green teas available. Green Silk Maofeng This tea is a great example of a fine tasting tea with "minimalist" and "simple" processing.

Gunpowder Green Tea Gunpowder Green Tea is a classic green tea from China. The tea has a hint of smokiness but leaves a smooth aftertaste. Due to its shape, gunpowder green tea is very appealing and easy to infuse.

The sliver sprouts of the tea are neatly coiled and give this tea it's recognizable appearance. 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...

The tea is fired at high temperature, altering the leaf colour tints from green to reddish-brown. 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 cup pours a pale yellow-green color similar to impure beryl. By fate, not option, frugal Nature gave One scent to hyson and to wall-flower, One sound to pine-groves and to waterfalls, One aspect to the desert and the lake.

Along with it all is a hardy English Breakfast black tea served with plenty of milk and sugar to wash it all down. It has the robustness of black coffee, and takes to cream and sugar just as well.

White tea is composed of only the youngest buds from a tea plant and each of these buds must be picked by hand. Are they sweet words or astringent ones? However, her kind words and grace will enamor you all the same.

All white gloves and delicate decorum. The tea of choice for those who take afternoon luncheons at the Ritz Carlton. For the boys, we like to craft this tisane into a simple syrup and serve it with gin and club soda over ice.