Lemon Leaf Tea

Can a tisane be considered refined? 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.

A jammy sensation worth experiencing. The cup pours a gentle yellow and tastes mellower than one would think. This particular tisane looks less like a tea and more like a natural confetti to be tossed out for celebration.

Rooibos is ground to a fine powder and processed as espresso powder would be. Naturally caffeine free, dense in antioxidants, packed with anti-fungal properties, and an inhibitor in the body's intake of lipids it has become quite the wonder food.

Cinnamon lays at the heart of each sip, clearing both the mind and sinuses. Fun Fact: For etymology fans, many Middle Eastern and Asian languages use the word “cha,” “chay,” or ”chai“ for the word “tea.” This leads to a conflation when...

Today, a popular option is to brew it with cinnamon and honey. Londoners who first indulged in it this tea often took it with cream and sugar, though a few diehards enjoyed it black.

Her comfort will leave you feeling cared for. A blend of black teas with a preference for malty Assam tea, Irish Breakfast tea has a knack for being a bit brasher than an English Breakfast Tea .

In fact, tea production is the fourth highest in the world in Sri Lanka and it accounts for nearly 12% of the country's GDP. “…the tea fields of Ceylon are as true a monument to courage as is the lion at Waterloo”

This chamomint tea will both calm the stomach and heavy your eyes. Relaxies your eyesies. It may smell perky, but this mellow tisane of chamomile and peppermint is sure to rock you off to Dream Land.

The whole of it is a bit bitter, with a slightly sweet finish. Chun Mee has a pleasant chestnut aroma and the taste is complex, akin to sweetened chestnuts, artichoke, and apricot.

Brewed with hot water this tisane has been consumed for thousands of years in South Africa and it's neighboring countries, and was an important item of trade throughout the continent.

A scented tea that is one of the world's most delicate. This can be repeated dozens of times. Our most premium, hand-rolled green tea best preserves the leaf's natural flavors and unfurls them in warm water.

The overall effect might be thought to be overly herbal, even medicine-y. If chai is an entire percussion section, then green chai is a master musician playing the flute. It's highly anti-aging, antiviral, antioxidant, and antibacterial, but not anti-flavor.

Looking for something sweet and jammy? Mornings filled with buckwheat pancakes stacked high and served with spoonfuls of salted butter and ridiculous pours of real maple syrup. The smell is intensely fruity, but the taste is all jam and dried fruit.

You wake up around 10:30 or so. A laid back black tea for when you plan to just lay about all day and blow off your responsibilities. It's a black tea that'll nudge you awake in due time, and the addition of dried blackberry leaves will instill a bit...

This was a period of great technological, economic, political, and culinary achievements. 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...

However, Earl Grey soon became greatly appreciated for its own unique flavor and thus a new classic tea was born. The result is a classic flavor with plenty of citrus. Our Earl Grey comes packed with bergamot oil and the addition of indigo cornflower...

We love this tea brewed strong and hard, maybe about 10-15 minutes. Can you guess what it is? 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;...

Morocco has a very important tea culture that focuses on the use of green tea leaves and mint leaves. The result is a pert green tea flavor with a hint of mint that rejuvenates the mind and body with every sip.

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. Not too many teas can be described as explosive, but this gunpowder tea is powerful for a green tea.

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

It also makes for a jovial addition to mulled cider or for serving with dessert after a Thanksgiving feast. 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.

Kukicha is a unique tea that is wonderful with a bit of citrus juice and a shot of simple syrup. 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...

This tea is excellent for any laidback occasion. 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.

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. Just slip this in their cup without their noticing and watch after the first sip as they marvel...

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. Lemons, lemons, lemons! Fresh blades of emerald green tea crash together with thick chunks of lemon peel...

This results in a dark amber-red cup and a powerful, bold flavor. Place them in a pot with enough water to cover them, add ½ cup of soy sauce, a star anise, a dried chili or two, and a spoonful of brown sugar.