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5 Herbal Infusions I Would Like to Explore More
< Hearing about new things—whether online, in stores, or from others—often sparks my curiosity. Recently, that curiosity has been focused on a few herbal infusions that I’d like to explore more deeply. 1 Yerba Mate This South American infusion has become increasingly popular in Western countries, known for its energizing properties—often compared to coffee, but… Continue reading
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Seeing Red at Tea Time
Seeing red at tea time is more common than you might think. No, we’re not talking about getting your ire up. We’re talking about red teawares, red tea time treats, and even red tea. Who knew red could be such an enjoyable color? Red Teawares Red is certainly popular for teawares during the Christmas and… Continue reading
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Rooibos Revisited
Rooibos is not for everyone (as the editor of this tea blog and contributor to tea commentary will attest), but this South African herbal beverage has been gaining popularity among consumers and attracting increasing attention in the news. rooibos herbal tea also known as redbush for its reddish leaves and infusion is valued for its… Continue reading
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Review — The English Tea Store’s Hawaiian Colada Rooibos
Name: Hawaiian Colada Rooibos Brand: English Tea Store Type: Herbal tisane, rooibos Form: Loose leaf Review: If you like pineapple, The English Tea Store’s Hawaiian Colada Rooibos ought to be up your alley. I’ve never had a flavored tea or tisane in which the pineapple flavor is so strong. While this isn’t a bad thing,… Continue reading
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Review — The English Tea Store’s Godiva Roche Rooibos
Name: Godiva Roche Rooibos Brand: English Tea Store Type: Herbal Tisane, Rooibos Form: Loose leaf Review: Looking for a chocolate rooibos? Godiva Roche Rooibos is a good one. Made from rooibos, cacao beans and peels, vanilla and what appears to be a handful of calandula petals, this is certainly a rich treat for chocolate fans.… Continue reading
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Review — Sunshine Lemon Rooibos by the English Tea Store
Name: Sunshine Lemon Rooibos Brand: English Tea Store Type: Rooibos, flavored Form: Loose leaf Review: Rooibos is my favorite herb for steeping, and this blend is truly delicious. Sunshine Lemon Rooibos combines the sweet, slightly earthy flavor of rooibos with lemon flavoring and dried lemongrass, creating a desert-like tisane that is a lovely alternative to… Continue reading
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Rooibos Adventure
From the highlands of South Africa the Cederburg area comes a little plant that is taking the world by storm: Rooibos. Trying some proved to be quite an adventure for hubby and me. But what is rooibos? Rooibos (also called “Redbush”) is from the plant Aspalathus linearis. The leaves aren’t red on the bush but… Continue reading
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My Favorite Herbal Tisane: Rooibos
While I definitely prefer true teas made from the Camellia Sinensis plant, I also enjoy other infusions made from various herbs, spices and fruits. Since tea has caffeine, I have to limit how much I drink during the day and typically don’t drink it at all in the evenings. So when I can’t drink tea,… Continue reading
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Vanilla Tea
Few words are more abused than “vanilla.” Despite the fact that vanilla is a prized and not-inexpensive flavor and scent, people frequently use it to describe that which is boring and bland. However, as anyone with a working palate knows, vanilla adds warmth, sweetness and spice to whatever it’s blended with, and is particularly lovely… Continue reading
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The Buzz on Rooibos
We’ve featured several articles on rooibos in the past. It’s an herbal beverage that may not yet be a household name in some regions, but it has been steadily gaining recognition. If rooibos is new to you, here’s a brief introduction. Rooibos is an herbal beverage grown exclusively in South Africa and typically prepared in… Continue reading
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