A tisane is not a true tea, but a herbal concoction that is brewed just like tea. While tea is a leaf plucked from the Camellia sinensis plant, tisanes are leaves plucked from just about everything but the Camellia sinensis plant. These herbal drinks can include anything from Chamomile to Peppermint and can even be …
Day: December 1, 2009
Tea Gift Ideas for the Holiday Season
Tea is a wonderful gift to give during the holidays. While some people are more familiar with tea than others, very few people completely dislike tea, making it a very versatile gift for people of all ages. If the person you are buying tea for is not as familiar with teas as you are, you …
A Cup of Tea in a Pear Tree
By A.C. Cargill Did you know that the song “The Twelve Days of Christmas” was really about tea? Well, not really — but it should have been! For example, the partridge in the pear tree could have been imbibing a delicate green tea while the two turtle doves were dipping their beaks into a nice …
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