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Tea Ingredients A–Z
Every Tealyra blend is made from real, whole ingredients. Here you can see what each one looks like, what it brings to the cup, and which of our teas contain it.
| Ingredient | Image | Description | Teas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Almond |  |
Almond pieces add a soft, nutty sweetness and a hint of marzipan to tea blends, pairing especially well with black tea, rooibos and cherry. | Shop teas with Almond → |
| Aloe Vera |  |
Aloe vera pieces bring a mild, fresh, slightly juicy note and a pleasant texture to fruit and green tea blends. | Shop teas with Aloe Vera → |
| Aniseed |  |
Aniseed is a small aromatic seed with a sweet, licorice-like flavor, used for centuries in spice blends, baking and warming herbal teas. | Shop teas with Aniseed → |
| Apple |  |
Dried apple pieces are the backbone of many fruit blends, adding natural sweetness, body and a gentle orchard flavor that pairs with almost any spice or berry. | Shop teas with Apple → |
| Apricot |  |
Apricot pieces add a sunny, honeyed stone-fruit sweetness to green, white and fruit tea blends. | Shop teas with Apricot → |
| Bamboo Leaves |  |
Bamboo leaves brew a light, fresh, gently grassy cup and bring a clean, green note to white and green tea blends. | Shop teas with Bamboo Leaves → |
| Banana |  |
Banana pieces add a creamy, tropical sweetness, especially lovely in dessert-style and rooibos blends. | Shop teas with Banana → |
| Basil |  |
Basil is a fragrant leafy herb with a sweet, peppery, slightly minty aroma that adds a fresh, savory twist to herbal and fruit blends. | Shop teas with Basil → |
| Beetroot |  |
Beetroot adds an earthy sweetness and a deep ruby-red color to herbal blends and lattes. | Shop teas with Beetroot → |
| Bergamot oil |  |
Bergamot oil, pressed from the peel of a fragrant Italian citrus fruit, gives Earl Grey its signature bright, floral, citrusy aroma. | Shop teas with Bergamot oil → |
| Blackberry |  |
Blackberries add a juicy, deep berry flavor and a touch of tartness to fruit and black tea blends. | Shop teas with Blackberry → |
| Blackberry leaves |  |
Blackberry leaves brew a mild, smooth, slightly earthy cup and are a classic base for European herbal and fruit blends. | Shop teas with Blackberry leaves → |
| Blackcurrant |  |
Blackcurrants bring an intense, tangy, dark-berry flavor and rich purple color to fruit and black tea blends. | Shop teas with Blackcurrant → |
| Blueberry |  |
Blueberries add a gentle, sweet berry flavor and a lovely deep blue color to fruit, green and white tea blends. | Shop teas with Blueberry → |
| Buckthorn |  |
Sea buckthorn is a bright orange berry with a tangy, tropical flavor reminiscent of passion fruit and citrus. | Shop teas with Buckthorn → |
| Burdock |  |
Burdock root has a mild, earthy-sweet taste and has been used in European and Asian herbal traditions for centuries. | Shop teas with Burdock → |
| Calendula |  |
Calendula petals add a sunny golden color and a soft, slightly peppery floral note to herbal blends. | Shop teas with Calendula → |
| Caramel |  |
Caramel pieces add a buttery, toasty sweetness that turns black tea and rooibos into a cozy dessert-style cup. | Shop teas with Caramel → |
| Cardamom |  |
Cardamom is an intensely aromatic spice with a warm, resinous, slightly citrusy fragrance — an essential ingredient in masala chai. | Shop teas with Cardamom → |
| Carrot |  |
Carrot pieces add a mild, natural sweetness and warm orange color to fruit and herbal blends. | Shop teas with Carrot → |
| Chamomile |  |
Chamomile flowers brew a mellow, honey-like, gently floral cup and have been a beloved evening tea for centuries. | Shop teas with Chamomile → |
| Cherry |  |
Cherries add a juicy, sweet-tart flavor and rich red color to black, green and fruit tea blends. | Shop teas with Cherry → |
| Chicory |  |
Roasted chicory root brews a dark, toasty, coffee-like cup, making it a popular caffeine-free coffee alternative. | Shop teas with Chicory → |
| Chocolate |  |
Chocolate pieces add a rich, sweet cocoa flavor that melts into black tea, rooibos and pu-erh for a dessert-like cup. | Shop teas with Chocolate → |
| Chrysanthemum |  |
Chrysanthemum flowers brew a delicate, slightly floral, refreshing cup and are one of the most popular flower teas in China. | Shop teas with Chrysanthemum → |
| Cinnamon |  |
Cinnamon adds a sweet, woody warmth and is one of the most beloved spices in chai and winter blends. | Shop teas with Cinnamon → |
| Clove |  |
Cloves are dried flower buds with an intense, warm, sweet-spicy aroma, a key spice in chai and holiday blends. | Shop teas with Clove → |
| Cocoa |  |
Cocoa adds a deep, chocolatey richness to tea blends without the sweetness of chocolate pieces. | Shop teas with Cocoa → |
| Coconut |  |
Coconut flakes add a creamy, tropical sweetness that pairs beautifully with black tea, rooibos, pu-erh and green tea. | Shop teas with Coconut → |
| Coriander |  |
Coriander seed has a warm, citrusy, slightly floral flavor that adds lift to spice and chai blends. | Shop teas with Coriander → |
| Cornflower |  |
Cornflower petals add vivid blue color and a delicate visual touch, especially in Earl Grey and Lady Grey blends. | Shop teas with Cornflower → |
| Cranberry |  |
Cranberries bring a bright, tart, tangy berry flavor and a festive red color to fruit and herbal blends. | Shop teas with Cranberry → |
| Cucumber |  |
Cucumber adds a cool, crisp, refreshing note that makes green and fruit blends especially good iced. | Shop teas with Cucumber → |
| Curcuma |  |
Curcuma (turmeric) adds a warm, earthy, slightly peppery flavor and a brilliant golden color, a classic in golden milk and chai. | Shop teas with Curcuma → |
| Dandelion |  |
Dandelion root, especially roasted, brews a dark, earthy cup with a pleasant bitterness similar to coffee. | Shop teas with Dandelion → |
| Dates |  |
Dates add a rich, caramel-like natural sweetness to spiced and dessert-style blends. | Shop teas with Dates → |
| Dragon fruit |  |
Dragon fruit adds a mild, sweet tropical flavor and a vibrant pink color to fruit blends. | Shop teas with Dragon fruit → |
| Drumstick tree |  |
Drumstick tree (moringa) leaves have a mild, green, spinach-like taste and are a nutrient-rich leafy herb. | Shop teas with Drumstick tree → |
| Elderberries |  |
Elderberries bring a deep, dark-fruit flavor and rich purple color to fruit and herbal blends. | Shop teas with Elderberries → |
| Eucalyptus |  |
Eucalyptus leaves add a fresh, cooling, menthol-like aroma that brightens herbal blends. | Shop teas with Eucalyptus → |
| Fennel |  |
Fennel seed has a sweet, gentle anise-like flavor and is a traditional after-meal spice in many cultures. | Shop teas with Fennel → |
| Fig |  |
Fig pieces add a honeyed, jammy sweetness to black tea and fruit blends. | Shop teas with Fig → |
| Ginger |  |
Ginger root adds a lively, spicy warmth and is one of the most popular ingredients in chai and herbal blends. | Shop teas with Ginger → |
| Ginseng |  |
Ginseng root has an earthy, slightly bitter-sweet flavor and has been treasured in Asian tea culture for centuries. | Shop teas with Ginseng → |
| Goji |  |
Goji berries (wolfberries) add a mild, tangy-sweet flavor and are a popular superfruit in Chinese cuisine. | Shop teas with Goji → |
| Guava |  |
Guava adds a fragrant, sweet tropical flavor, somewhere between pear and strawberry. | Shop teas with Guava → |
| Guayusa |  |
Guayusa is a naturally caffeinated leaf from the Amazon rainforest with a smooth, mellow, slightly sweet flavor and no bitterness. | Shop teas with Guayusa → |
| Hemp |  |
Hemp leaves are completely non-psychoactive and add a mild, green, herbal flavor to relaxing blends. | Shop teas with Hemp → |
| Hibiscus |  |
Hibiscus flowers give tea a bold, tart, cranberry-like flavor and a stunning ruby-red color, hot or iced. | Shop teas with Hibiscus → |
| Honeybush |  |
Honeybush is a South African herb, a close cousin of rooibos, with a naturally sweet, honey-like flavor and no caffeine. | Shop teas with Honeybush → |
| Jasmine |  |
Jasmine blossoms add an intoxicating, sweet floral fragrance and are traditionally used to scent green and white teas. | Shop teas with Jasmine → |
| Juniper berries |  |
Juniper berries add a crisp, piney, slightly peppery note to herbal and spice blends. | Shop teas with Juniper berries → |
| Kiwi |  |
Kiwi pieces add a bright, tangy-sweet tropical flavor to fruit and green tea blends. | Shop teas with Kiwi → |
| Lavender |  |
Lavender flowers add a fragrant, floral, slightly herbal note and make a lovely, calming evening cup. | Shop teas with Lavender → |
| Lemon |  |
Lemon peel adds a bright, zesty citrus freshness to green, black and herbal blends. | Shop teas with Lemon → |
| Lemon Balm |  |
Lemon balm (melissa) is a leafy herb with a gentle lemon scent and a hint of mint, often enjoyed in evening blends. | Shop teas with Lemon Balm → |
| Lemongrass |  |
Lemongrass adds a bright, lemony, slightly gingery aroma and is a favorite in Asian cooking and herbal teas. | Shop teas with Lemongrass → |
| Linden |  |
Linden blossoms brew a soft, sweet, honey-like floral cup and are a classic European evening tea. | Shop teas with Linden → |
| Liquorice Root |  |
Licorice root adds a naturally sweet, smooth, anise-like flavor that rounds out herbal and spice blends without sugar. | Shop teas with Liquorice Root → |
| Lychee |  |
Lychee adds a sweet, floral, perfumed tropical flavor, especially lovely with green and black tea. | Shop teas with Lychee → |
| Mallow |  |
Mallow flowers add a deep blue-purple color and a soft, delicate texture to herbal blends. | Shop teas with Mallow → |
| Mango |  |
Mango pieces add a lush, sweet tropical flavor to green, black and rooibos blends. | Shop teas with Mango → |
| Marigold |  |
Marigold petals add a cheerful golden color and a light floral touch to herbal and fruit blends. | Shop teas with Marigold → |
| Melissa |  |
Melissa (lemon balm) has a gentle lemon scent with a hint of mint and is a classic in herbal evening blends. | Shop teas with Melissa → |
| Melon |  |
Melon adds a juicy, sweet, refreshing summer flavor to green and fruit blends. | Shop teas with Melon → |
| Mint |  |
Mint adds a cool, refreshing lift and pairs beautifully with green tea, black tea and herbal blends. | Shop teas with Mint → |
| Moringa |  |
Moringa leaves have a mild, green, spinach-like flavor and are a nutrient-rich leafy herb from India and Africa. | Shop teas with Moringa → |
| Nettle |  |
Nettle leaves brew a mild, earthy, spinach-like cup and are naturally rich in minerals. | Shop teas with Nettle → |
| Orange |  |
Orange peel adds a sweet, sunny citrus aroma that pairs with almost any tea, spice or fruit. | Shop teas with Orange → |
| Papaya |  |
Papaya adds a soft, sweet, tropical flavor to fruit and rooibos blends. | Shop teas with Papaya → |
| Peach |  |
Peach adds a juicy, fragrant stone-fruit sweetness to white, green, oolong and black tea blends. | Shop teas with Peach → |
| Pear |  |
Pear pieces add a gentle, mellow sweetness and a soft orchard flavor to fruit and spice blends. | Shop teas with Pear → |
| Peppercorns |  |
Black, pink and green peppercorns add a gentle warmth and spicy bite to chai and spice blends. | Shop teas with Peppercorns → |
| Peppermint |  |
Peppermint brings a bold, cooling, refreshing flavor and is one of the world's most popular herbal teas. | Shop teas with Peppermint → |
| Pineapple |  |
Pineapple pieces add a juicy, tangy-sweet tropical flavor to fruit and green tea blends. | Shop teas with Pineapple → |
| Pomegranate |  |
Pomegranate adds a tart, jewel-bright fruit flavor and a deep red color to fruit and herbal blends. | Shop teas with Pomegranate → |
| Pumpkin |  |
Pumpkin adds a mellow, earthy sweetness and is the star of cozy autumn spice blends. | Shop teas with Pumpkin → |
| Raspberry |  |
Raspberries add a bright, sweet-tart berry flavor and a beautiful pink-red color. | Shop teas with Raspberry → |
| Raspberry leaves |  |
Raspberry leaves brew a mild, smooth cup with a flavor similar to a light black tea, but caffeine-free. | Shop teas with Raspberry leaves → |
| Rose petals |  |
Rose petals add a romantic, sweet floral aroma and soft color to black, green, white and herbal blends. | Shop teas with Rose petals → |
| Rosehips |  |
Rosehips, the fruit of the rose plant, brew a mild, fruity, tangy cup and are one of the richest plant sources of vitamin C. | Shop teas with Rosehips → |
| Rosemary |  |
Rosemary adds a fragrant, woody, pine-like herbal note to savory and herbal blends. | Shop teas with Rosemary → |
| Safflower |  |
Safflower petals add a vivid orange-red color and a delicate floral touch. | Shop teas with Safflower → |
| Sage |  |
Sage is a savory, earthy, slightly peppery herb treasured in European cooking and herbal teas. | Shop teas with Sage → |
| Schizandra berry |  |
Schisandra berries are known in China as "five-flavor fruit" because they taste sweet, sour, salty, bitter and pungent at once. | Shop teas with Schizandra berry → |
| Senna |  |
Senna is a traditional herb with a natural laxative effect, so teas containing senna are intended for occasional, short-term use only. | Shop teas with Senna → |
| Spearmint |  |
Spearmint has a sweet, mellow, gentle mint flavor, softer than peppermint, and is the classic mint for Moroccan mint tea. | Shop teas with Spearmint → |
| St. John's Wort |  |
St. John's wort is a yellow-flowered herb with a mild herbal taste. Please consult your healthcare provider before use if you take any medication, as it can interact with many medicines. | Shop teas with St. John's Wort → |
| Stevia |  |
Stevia leaves are naturally intensely sweet, adding sweetness to blends without sugar. | Shop teas with Stevia → |
| Strawberry |  |
Strawberries add a sweet, juicy, classic berry flavor and are a favorite in fruit, green and white tea blends. | Shop teas with Strawberry → |
| Strawberry leaves |  |
Strawberry leaves brew a mild, light, slightly fruity cup and make a smooth base for herbal blends. | Shop teas with Strawberry leaves → |
| Sultanas |  |
Sultanas (golden raisins) add a soft, honeyed sweetness to fruit and spice blends. | Shop teas with Sultanas → |
| Tangerine |  |
Tangerine peel adds a sweet, fragrant citrus note, softer and sweeter than orange. | Shop teas with Tangerine → |
| Tulsi |  |
Tulsi (holy basil) is a sacred herb in India with a fresh, peppery, clove-like aroma. | Shop teas with Tulsi → |
| Turmeric |  |
Turmeric adds a warm, earthy, peppery flavor and a brilliant golden color, the heart of golden milk. | Shop teas with Turmeric → |
| Valerian |  |
Valerian root has a strong, earthy aroma and is traditionally used in evening herbal blends. | Shop teas with Valerian → |
| Verbena |  |
Verbena (lemon verbena) has an intense, bright lemon aroma and is a classic after-dinner herbal tea in Europe. | Shop teas with Verbena → |