
Cardamom comes from the seed pods of a plant in the ginger family, native to the forests of southern India and Sri Lanka and also grown in Guatemala. It has an intensely aromatic, warm, resinous fragrance with hints of citrus, eucalyptus and sweet spice. Cardamom is an essential ingredient in Indian masala chai, where it pairs with black tea, cinnamon, ginger, clove and black pepper. It also lifts rooibos and green tea blends, and loves a splash of milk.
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Chamomile is a small daisy-like flower native to Europe and Western Asia, prized for centuries in Egypt, Greece and Rome. The dried flower heads brew a mellow, golden cup with a sweet, honey-like, apple-tinged floral aroma. Chamomile is lovely on its own and blends beautifully with lavender, mint, lemon balm, rose, rooibos and vanilla. It is naturally caffeine-free, which makes it a long-standing favorite for an evening cup, especially with a touch of honey.
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Lavender is a fragrant Mediterranean herb whose purple flower buds have long scented gardens and kitchens across Provence and southern Europe. In the cup it offers a sweet, floral aroma with gentle herbal notes of rosemary and mint, plus a slightly woody finish. It pairs beautifully with Earl Grey, black tea, chamomile, lemon, rooibos and other herbal blends. A little goes a long way, so blend it sparingly, and try a lavender cup with a splash of milk and honey for a cozy evening ritual.
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Linden, also known as lime blossom or basswood, comes from the fragrant pale yellow flowers and leafy bracts of linden trees found across Europe and North America. It brews a soft, mellow cup with a sweet, honey-like floral aroma and a smooth, gentle finish. Linden blends nicely with chamomile, lemon balm, mint, rooibos and light fruit blends. In France and Central Europe it is a beloved after-dinner tea, often enjoyed simply on its own with a little honey.
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Orange peel comes from the bright skin of sweet and bitter oranges, grown in sunny regions such as Spain, Florida, Brazil and the Mediterranean. Dried peel adds a warm, sweet citrus aroma with a hint of pleasant bitterness and a sunny, zesty finish. It is one of the most versatile tea ingredients, pairing beautifully with black tea, green tea, rooibos, cinnamon, clove, chocolate and cranberry. Orange and spice blends are a holiday favorite, and they are wonderful with a splash of milk.
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