Herbs

A daisy-like flower that brews a mild, honey-like infusion. Chamomile is often used to combat anxiety and sleeplessness. We think it blends well with later harvest green teas, by taking away the astringent, bitter edge. We usually brew chamomile in a larger teapot, allowing it to remain steeping throughout. In... →

A blend of spicy ginger balanced with crisp lemongrass, for an herbal tea that is refreshing and sweet - with a bit of zing. Brew the ginger lemongrass at a full boil, then cool slightly before enjoying. To brew in a teapot, use 6 grams of tea leaves and steep... →

One of our most popular herbal teas. A delicious flower from the elderberry plant, indigenous to Europe. Extracts made from elderflowers are used to flavor many foods and drinks, including the traditional Romanian soft drink Socată. The natural flavor of these flowers is bright and fruity, with the distinct aroma of apricots in a sweet... →

Our chrysanthemum buds are the first harvest from Zheijang province. A distant relative of chamomile, these yellow buds have a cleaner and and a more honey-like finish than their later harvest blossoms. Bright and delicate, this is the perfect herbal tea to drink just before bedtime. We usually brew these... →

A refreshing and surprisingly sweet herbal tisane from the mountains of Nantou, Taiwan. This is what we drink after a long day of Formosa Red tasting at Sun Moon Lake. Though the leaves are a bit larger than most of our herbals, we recommend using a tea bag or strainer... →

An ultra-fragrant harvest of blue lavender. Notes of sandalwood, sage, and rosemary on the palate balance the breathtaking aroma released during the brew. When brewed, lavender releases a beautiful light blue hue, a result of natural pigments in the flowers (no artificial dyes added). Though the flower petals remain whole,... →

Peppermint Lavender is a simple blend of peppermint leaves and lavender flowers. Bold mint flavor balanced with the delicate floral aroma make a captivating cup or the perfect complement to a sweet treat. Peppermint Lavender is exceptionally fine - we recommend brewing in an infuser, like our Blossom Glass Teapot, designed for finer teas.... →