
Blackberries are juicy brambles that grow wild across Europe and North America and have been gathered from hedgerows for generations. Dried blackberries add a deep, jammy berry flavor with a pleasant tartness and a rich purple tint to the cup. They pair well with black tea, green tea, hibiscus, apple and other berries, and they bring a summery note to herbal and fruit blends. Blackberry blends make an excellent iced tea, lightly sweetened with honey if you like.
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Blackberry leaves come from the same bramble bush that gives us blackberries, a plant that grows wild throughout Europe and North America. Dried and cut, they brew a mild, smooth, slightly earthy cup with a light, tea-like dryness and none of the fruit's sweetness. In Germany and Central Europe they are a classic base for herbal and fruit blends, pairing well with raspberry leaves, strawberry leaves, apple, rosehip and mint. Blackberry leaves are naturally caffeine-free.
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Eucalyptus is a tall evergreen tree native to Australia, home to the koala and famous for its aromatic, silvery-green leaves. In tea, the dried leaves add a fresh, cooling, menthol-like aroma with a clean, slightly camphor-like finish. Because its flavor is bold, eucalyptus is used in small amounts in herbal blends, often alongside peppermint, lemongrass, licorice and lemon, and sometimes with green tea. It makes a crisp, invigorating cup on a chilly evening and is pleasant iced as well.
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Fennel seeds are the dried fruits of a feathery, yellow-flowered herb native to the Mediterranean and now grown in India and around the world. They have a sweet, gentle anise-like flavor with a warm, slightly licorice aroma that is softer than star anise. Fennel pairs well with chai spices, licorice, peppermint, chamomile and citrus in herbal blends, and it adds sweetness to rooibos and black tea. In India, candied fennel seeds are a traditional after-meal nibble offered to guests.
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Mallow flowers come from the common mallow plant, a hardy wildflower found across Europe, North Africa and Asia. The dried blossoms have a very mild, slightly sweet and grassy taste, so they are prized mostly for their beauty and soft texture. They add striking blue and purple color to herbal, fruit and green tea blends, mixing well with rose, lavender and hibiscus. Fun fact: mallow infusion can shift from blue to pink when you add a squeeze of lemon.
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