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Kyusu
A Kyusu is a traditional Japanese teapot specifically designed for brewing green tea. Characterized by its side handle, it allows for comfortable and precise pouring.
Tie Guan Yin
Tie Guan Yin refers to both a specific variety of the Camellia sinensis tea plant and the Chinese Oolong tea made from it. Originally, this tea variety comes from the Anxi region in the renowned te...
Anise
Anise, scientifically known as Pimpinella anisum, is an annual plant from the Apiaceae family, primarily cultivated for its aromatic seeds. These seeds are known for their sweet, licorice-like flav...
Fennel
Fennel is a plant known for its naturally caffeine-free seeds, which offer mild and refreshing flavors. These seeds are characterized by a distinctive sweetness and notes reminiscent of anise. This...
Peppermint
Peppermint is often used as a synonym for mint, but it is one of the 30 mint varieties. Botanically known as Mentha x piperita, peppermint is a hybrid mint that originates from a cross between wate...
Honeybush
The honeybush plant (Cyclopia) is a South African plant valued for its naturally sweet aroma and flavor. It primarily grows in the mountainous regions of southern Africa and is known for its bright...
Hibiscus
Hibiscus tea is an herbal tea made from the calyces of the Hibiscus sabdariffa plant, native to tropical climates in Africa. The dried calyces produce a naturally caffeine-free, vibrant red infusio...
Lemongrass
Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) is a tropical grass predominantly used as a spice in dishes and beverages throughout Asian cuisine. It has a distinctive fresh, lemony scent and exotic flavor. It i...
Bancha
Bancha (Jap. 番茶, ban (common) and cha (tea)) is a type of green tea harvested during the later summer seasons of the year. Bancha is considered an everyday green tea and is the second most popular ...
