
Ginger is the knobby root, or rhizome, of a tropical plant first grown in Southeast Asia and now cultivated in India, China and beyond. In the cup it brings a lively, peppery heat with a bright, zesty, slightly citrusy aroma that warms from the first sip. Ginger is one of the stars of chai and pairs well with black tea, green tea, rooibos and herbal blends, often alongside lemon, cinnamon, turmeric and peach. It is great hot with honey or brewed strong and served iced.
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Hibiscus tea is made from the deep red calyces of the roselle flower, a tropical plant grown in West Africa, Egypt, Mexico and Southeast Asia. It brews a bold, tart, cranberry-like cup with a fruity tang and a stunning ruby-red color. Hibiscus is the backbone of many fruit and herbal blends, pairing beautifully with rosehip, orange, berries, ginger and cinnamon, and it adds zing to rooibos and black tea. In Mexico, chilled hibiscus tea known as agua de jamaica is a summer favorite.
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Liquorice root, often spelled licorice in the US, comes from the root of a leguminous plant native to southern Europe, the Middle East and Asia. It brings a naturally sweet, smooth flavor with warm notes of anise and a lingering, mellow finish. It rounds out chai, spice and herbal blends beautifully, pairing well with cinnamon, ginger, peppermint, fennel and rooibos. Because it is so naturally sweet, a small amount lets you skip the sugar entirely while still enjoying a rich, full cup.
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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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Rosehips are the small, round fruit that form on wild rose bushes after the flowers fade, traditionally gathered across Europe and Chile. They brew a mild, fruity, gently tangy cup with notes of apple and cranberry and a warm orange-red color. Rosehips are a favorite base for fruit and herbal blends, pairing well with hibiscus, orange peel, apple and berries, and they also work with rooibos. Their tartness makes them excellent for iced tea, lightly sweetened with honey.
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