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Also called Green Chai, this delightful tisane offers a Western interpretation of chai. If chai is an entire percussion section, then green chai is a master musician playing the flute.

Mornings filled with buckwheat pancakes stacked high and served with spoonfuls of salted butter and ridiculous pours of real maple syrup. Looking for something sweet and jammy? To go with it all a steaming cup of jammy black currant tea; black tea leaves,...

A laid back black tea for when you plan to just lay about all day and blow off your responsibilities. You wake up around 10:30 or so. You call in sick to work and sleep in for a few extra hours.

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).

Rather this herbal infusion effuses lemon via lemon balm, lemon verbena, and lemongrass; three very citrusy herbs that offer depth to contrast with the peppermint and spearmint. After that we add heaps of sugar, some more water, and then serve it over...

Truly epic teas never go out of style. A refreshing and traditional tea from Morocco. The result is a pert green tea flavor with a hint of mint that rejuvenates the mind and body with every sip.

Not too many teas can be described as explosive, but this gunpowder tea is powerful for a green tea. Withered and steamed green or oolong tea leaves are rolled by hand into tiny balls resembling pellets of black powder that are then dried out.

Just as true Champagne can only be produced in Champagne, France, Darjeeling can only be produced in the Darjeeling district of West Bengal, India. These hilly, verdant areas have a specific terroir that produces specific flavors and aromas in tea plants...

This tisane consists of a candy-like hibiscus base with frills of dried orange peel, dried apple, and tart cranberries. It also makes for a jovial addition to mulled cider or for serving with dessert after a Thanksgiving feast.

Serve with a bit of your favorite jam. While this tea is absolutely darling on its own, mixing it with a bit of peach juice would make for an energizing morning drink. Her perfection would drive you crazy if you didn't like her so damn much and if she...

An unassuming tea from Japan it looks like a simple collection of twigs. The flavor is that of dried wood and blessed incense lit for the gods. But breathe deep their scent and you'll notice something comforting about their woodsy smell that harkens back...

A perfect blend of tropical fruits from the Pacific Rim and tea from mainland China. Rather, it gently nudges you along. It possess a juicy cut of papaya at the front, and a warm drydown of pineapple lingers at the back.

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.

Caffeine Level: Medium 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...

Ingredients: Oolong tea, orange blossoms, natural flavoring 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.

The brew gives a dark hue with an earthy smooth flavor. 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...

The tea features many silver tips among the silky skinny dried leaves. 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"...

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.

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 appearance.

The roasted flavors predominate this blend. 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...

The leaves are twisted into long, whisker-thin rolls that unfurl like tiny scrolls when steeped. It is this piney flavor that makes this tea perfect to drink alongside cold meat dishes or salty snacks.

A traditional English breakfast consists of eggs, bacon, and sausage along with many other sides such as black pudding, toast, breads of all kinds, wedges of hard cheese, tomatoes, potatoes, and absolutely nothing green.

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.

The tea of choice for those who take afternoon luncheons at the Ritz Carlton. Can a tisane be considered refined? Refined flavors of juniper berry, blueberry leaf, and myrtle make this an elegant selection.

This particular tisane looks less like a tea and more like a natural confetti to be tossed out for celebration. A jammy sensation worth experiencing. A bright-tasting tisane filled with chunks of dried apricot and cinnamon bark.

Today, the drink is often enjoyed much the safe way black tea or coffee is, with cream and sugar. The result is a much richer, more intense, dark red brew. Rooibos is ground to a fine powder and processed as espresso powder would be.