





Ginseng is the slow-growing root of a plant native to the mountain forests of Korea, northeast China and parts of North America. It has an earthy, woody flavor with a gentle bitter-sweet balance and a slightly savory finish. In tea, ginseng is often paired with green tea, oolong and herbal blends, and it works nicely with ginger, lemongrass, mint and citrus. It has been treasured in Korean and Chinese tea culture for centuries, where ginseng tea is a classic gift for family and friends.
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Goji berries, also known as wolfberries, are the small, bright red-orange fruits of a shrub grown for centuries in northwest China, especially in the Ningxia region. Dried goji berries bring a mild, tangy-sweet flavor, somewhere between a cranberry and a cherry, with a light herbal note. They pair well with green tea, white tea, rooibos and fruit blends, alongside raspberry, pomegranate, hibiscus and citrus. In China, goji berries are a beloved everyday ingredient in soups, desserts and teas.
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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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Papaya is a soft, orange-fleshed tropical fruit native to southern Mexico and Central America and now grown throughout the tropics. Dried papaya pieces add a mellow, sweet flavor with musky, melon-like notes and a gentle tropical aroma. Papaya pairs well with rooibos, green tea, white tea and fruit blends, especially alongside mango, pineapple, coconut and passion fruit. Because its flavor is soft rather than tart, papaya rounds out tangier fruits nicely and makes a smooth, easygoing iced tea.
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Tulsi, also called holy basil, is a fragrant herb native to India, where it is sacred in Hindu tradition and often grown in a courtyard pot at the center of the home. Its leaves brew a fresh, peppery cup with clove-like spice, hints of mint and a light lemony lift. Tulsi pairs well with green tea, black tea, rooibos, ginger, lemongrass and chai spices. It is naturally caffeine-free on its own and tastes great hot or iced.
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