
Apples have been grown across Europe and Central Asia for thousands of years, and dried apple pieces are the backbone of countless fruit tea blends. They brew a naturally sweet, mellow cup with a gentle orchard aroma and give the infusion a fuller body. Apple pairs with almost anything: cinnamon, ginger, berries, citrus, hibiscus, rooibos and black tea. Because the pieces hold their flavor well, apple blends are lovely both piping hot in winter and poured over ice in summer.
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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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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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Pear is an orchard fruit with roots in Europe and Asia, grown in cooler regions from the Pacific Northwest to France and China. Dried pear pieces add a gentle, mellow sweetness with a soft, juicy, slightly floral flavor and a hint of honey. Pear pairs well with black tea, white tea, rooibos and spice blends, especially alongside cinnamon, ginger, vanilla, cardamom and apple. Pear and spice blends are cozy autumn favorites, and they taste wonderful with a splash of milk or steamed into a latte.
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