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Of all the tea and herbals grown in the lush fields of South Africa, Rooibos is the rising star. More than triple the amount that was produced in the 1990s is produced today, with thousands of tons being exported each year.

We have all been there. Some nights, despite our best efforts of bargaining and cajoling, sleep remains elusive. What to do? Try a cup of herbal tea.

Evoking the heady aroma of nutmeg, ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, and black pepper, the word chai has visceral sensory connotations.

Tea is equally delightful when sipped on a warm summer day outdoors with a cooling breeze, as it is in the heart of winter, wrapped in a cozy blanket. The most devoted tea drinkers know their daily cup offers comfort in every season, whether served hot or iced. As summer settles in, many customers turn to our website seeking recommendations. What is the best tea for summer? What is the most refreshing tea?

If tea is an acknowledged antioxidant powerhouse, then purple tea is the powerhouse of powerhouses. The purple tea varietal is a special cultivar of Camellia sinensis var. assamica, the tea bush variety with larger leaves, native to Assam, India.

Memorial Day is a day that most Americans look forward to as the official start of summer, but this day is so much more than a season kick-off.

Every year when the weather grows cooler and the nights grow longer, tea drinkers around the world cherish a warm cup of tea. You could add cream and sugar or lemon to enhance your autumn cuppa, but what better way to add brightness to your morning routine than a touch of honey to remind you of spring?

The birds are chirping, the woodland creatures are running about the yard, and crocuses and daffodils are making their debut in the world. Blossom Dearie is singing about spring and Easter is right around the corner.

What’s in a name? Within the wide ranging and increasingly popular world of botanical infusions, plenty. In this post, we are going to explore the difference between tea, herbal infusions, and tisanes.

When you hear the words “high tea,” what images fill your mind? Decorative bone china tea cups with colorful floral designs? Meticulously arranged displays of little frosted cakes and scones? Or perhaps, dainty crustless finger sandwiches served on silver trays decorated with doilies?