Plantain Tea

And neglected lawns. Water the lawn deeply when there is less than an inch of rainfall in a week. Post-emergent herbicides are most effective against plantains in fall when the plants are moving carbohydrates to the roots for winter storage.

Chun Mee has a pleasant chestnut aroma and the taste is complex, akin to sweetened chestnuts, artichoke, and apricot. In fact, most of the green tea people drink generally tends to be Chun Mee (albeit usually made up of low-quality fannings and dust).

Just really, seriously, do this. Rooibos doesn't come from a tea plant, but from the rooibos plant, a broom-like legume found in South Africa's shrubland. It's sort of the most amazing thing ever.

Scented green teas go as far back as the Song Dynasty (960 AD -1279 AD). One of the most prized scented teas was (and still is) jasmine. Along with the tea's natural green aroma the water and steam pick up the pashmina soft fragrance of the jasmine blossoms...

If chai is an entire percussion section, then green chai is a master musician playing the flute. Unlike traditional chai, which has a very spicy and bold approach, Immortalitea is more muted.

This is a black tea that provides all the health benefits and plenty of full-bodied flavor but without any of the astringency. To go with it all a steaming cup of jammy black currant tea; black tea leaves, black currant leaves, and tons of fruit flavor...

You set the kettle, make some toast, and pour a cup of Blackberry Fruit Tea. You call in sick to work and sleep in for a few extra hours. It's a black tea that'll nudge you awake in due time, and the addition of dried blackberry leaves will instill a...

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. Often served with a bit of cream and sugar Earl Grey is the perfect tea time cup.

After that we add heaps of sugar, some more water, and then serve it over ice. 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.

Our Moroccan Mint achieves that ancient flavor without the ceremony. High grade green tea and dried peppermint are tossed together in a measured ratio to achieve an excellent balance.

Gunpowder green tea is somewhat astringent, piney, with hints of citrus and the front and flavors of smoke at the back. Produced in the Zhejiang Provence of China gunpowder tea is a method of forming tea as opposed to a flavor.

True Darjeeling is officially stamped and approved by the government before it can be sold. According to the Tea Board of India, Darjeeling tea must be grown, cultivated, produced, and manufactured in specific tea estates in West Bengal.

This tisane consists of a candy-like hibiscus base with frills of dried orange peel, dried apple, and tart cranberries. In addition, add a teaspoon to a small container of sugar and let it sit for a week.

Yet, from the first sip you can feel vitamins, antioxidants, and a hint of caffeine begin to surge through your body and give you that extra jolt of energy you need to get through your day.

The flavor is that of dried wood and blessed incense lit for the gods. This gives the twigs a dark, ruddy red color and an intensely woodsy scent. And, in fact, it is. Kukicha is a unique tea that is wonderful with a bit of citrus juice and a shot of...

Rather, it gently nudges you along. This tea is mellow and sweet, and though it's caffeinated it doesn't provide that crazy green tea rush. This is a fruity tea with a bitter back that pairs perfectly for a breezy outdoor breakfast with sticky slices...

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.

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.

The tea has a hint of smokiness but leaves a smooth aftertaste. 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.

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.

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

If you're a new tea drinker who is used to coffee (or plan on converting a bean-drinker to the way of the leaf) then this is a fantastic starter tea. It's a Rorschac test of tea, if you will, as everyone tastes something completely different.