Dandelion Leaf Tea

For the boys, we like to craft this tisane into a simple syrup and serve it with gin and club soda over ice. Refined flavors of juniper berry, blueberry leaf, and myrtle make this an elegant selection.

A perky tea that would marry happily with a cheese plate decked out with triple cream cheeses, or perhaps used to flavor the milk used to make homemade caramels. The cup pours a gentle yellow and tastes mellower than one would think.

In addition, many people enjoy brewing this in milk as opposed to water and sweetening it with vanilla and simple syrup. The flavor is fruity and spicy with gentle suggestions of Red Delicious apples, sour oranges and cinnamon.

Cinnamon lays at the heart of each sip, clearing both the mind and sinuses. Finally, it tapers off with the rejuvenating touch of cardamom and allspice berries. Lastly, add a pinch of it to our Assam Tea for a strong black tea with a hint of chai.

(As much as one can “discover” anything that millions of people had been farming and using for thousands of years.) Actually, he was simply a tea farmer who set up many successful tea plantations in Assam and was responsible for a majority its marketing...

The ingredients are cheap, plus and the sugar and caffeine make the cookies the ultimate late night study tool. A popular use for Irish Breakfast tea for students is in oatmeal cookies.

The flavor is often described as bitter and somewhat astringent, though a persistent sweetness lies underneath it all for those looking for it. It was the Dominion of Ceylon, which is where this tea originates and gets its name from.

This chamomint tea will both calm the stomach and heavy your eyes. It may smell perky, but this mellow tisane of chamomile and peppermint is sure to rock you off to Dream Land. Looking for a soothing digestif after a meal or a soporific something to sip?

Take it to with you go to watch your kid's soccer practice or serve with a little sugar for a night playing board games with friends. The whole of it is a bit bitter, with a slightly sweet finish.

It's sort of the most amazing thing ever. Rooibos doesn't come from a tea plant, but from the rooibos plant, a broom-like legume found in South Africa's shrubland. You'll thank us.

Scented green teas were generally reserved for the Imperial court, though other high ranking and wealthy families were able to indulge in them. A long and imperial history greater than any emperor resides within these jasmine pearls.

It's highly anti-aging, antiviral, antioxidant, and antibacterial, but not anti-flavor. The overall effect might be thought to be overly herbal, even medicine-y. Also called Green Chai, this delightful tisane offers a Western interpretation of chai.

The smell is intensely fruity, but the taste is all jam and dried fruit. To go with it all a steaming cup of jammy black currant tea; black tea leaves, black currant leaves, and tons of fruit flavor provide an indulgent cup.

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 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. Jasmine blossoms are plucked at night when closed and then placed in containers of green tea.

Want a popular pastry combination in San Francisco and Sacramento bakeries? The result is ethereal. It was actually a fraudulent product passed off as the real thing, the tea equivalent of buying an authentic Prada bag from the trunk of a car.

(And then fresh lemon, because we're persnickety like that.) It has nothing to do with the peppermint or spearmint. We're hiding a surprise with this tea. Surprise! There is no lemon in our lemonmint tea.

High grade green tea and dried peppermint are tossed together in a measured ratio to achieve an excellent balance. The result is a pert green tea flavor with a hint of mint that rejuvenates the mind and body with every sip.

It's a classic green tea to serve before a meal or as a simple digestif. Produced in the Zhejiang Provence of China gunpowder tea is a method of forming tea as opposed to a flavor.

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. According to the Tea Board of India, Darjeeling tea must be grown, cultivated,...

The sugar will become scented by this tea and should be sprinkled over pie crusts before baking or over homemade doughnuts. In addition, add a teaspoon to a small container of sugar and let it sit for a week.

Her perfection would drive you crazy if you didn't like her so damn much and if she wasn't one of your best friends ever. Heat the 1 cup of cream and 1 tablespoon of white pomegranate tea over medium and add ½ cup of sugar and stir until dissolved.

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

It possess a juicy cut of papaya at the front, and a warm drydown of pineapple lingers at the back. This tea is excellent for any laidback occasion. A perfect blend of tropical fruits from the Pacific Rim and tea from mainland China.

She's spicy as heck but has a sweet side. It's a black tea that's plenty sweet from all the dried peach, with a teeny hint of spice from the confetti of dried ginger we tossed in for good measure.

It's a tea that makes for a good anytime tea – perfect for studying or when you want something to sip while watching your favorite trashy show. For something special do a deep steep for about eight minutes and add lemon juice, milk, and a dash of rhubarb...

If the answer to any of these questions is yes, then you may need to cut back a bit. We're also huge fans of using them for tea-smoked duck. Do you you only eat mocha ice cream? Maybe grind them into a powder and add them to a chocolate cake batter.