
Cinnamon is the dried inner bark of evergreen trees native to Sri Lanka and Southeast Asia, rolled into the familiar curled quills. In the cup it gives a sweet, woody warmth with a gentle bite and a rich, bakery-like aroma. It is a natural partner for black tea, rooibos and fruit blends, especially alongside ginger, cardamom, clove and apple. Try a cinnamon blend with a splash of milk on a cold morning, or brew it strong and pour it over ice.
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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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Peppermint is a natural hybrid of spearmint and watermint, native to Europe and the Middle East and now grown widely in places like Oregon and Washington. Its leaves brew a bold, cooling cup with a crisp, sweet, intensely minty aroma and a clean, lingering finish. Peppermint is wonderful on its own and pairs well with green tea, black tea, rooibos, chocolate, licorice and lemongrass. It is naturally caffeine-free as an herb, and it is equally refreshing hot after dinner or iced in summer.
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