
Chamomile is a small daisy-like flower native to Europe and Western Asia, prized for centuries in Egypt, Greece and Rome. The dried flower heads brew a mellow, golden cup with a sweet, honey-like, apple-tinged floral aroma. Chamomile is lovely on its own and blends beautifully with lavender, mint, lemon balm, rose, rooibos and vanilla. It is naturally caffeine-free, which makes it a long-standing favorite for an evening cup, especially with a touch of honey.
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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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Cornflower, also called bachelor's button, is a European wildflower that once grew freely in grain fields, which gave it its name. Its petals are prized for their striking blue color rather than a strong taste, offering only a faint, mild, slightly sweet floral note. You will often see cornflower scattered through Earl Grey and Lady Grey style black teas, as well as green tea and herbal blends. It makes any blend look as good in the tin as it tastes in the cup.
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Lavender is a fragrant Mediterranean herb whose purple flower buds have long scented gardens and kitchens across Provence and southern Europe. In the cup it offers a sweet, floral aroma with gentle herbal notes of rosemary and mint, plus a slightly woody finish. It pairs beautifully with Earl Grey, black tea, chamomile, lemon, rooibos and other herbal blends. A little goes a long way, so blend it sparingly, and try a lavender cup with a splash of milk and honey for a cozy evening ritual.
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Lemon balm, also called melissa, is a leafy herb in the mint family, native to southern Europe and the Mediterranean and now grown in gardens worldwide. Its leaves brew a light, mellow cup with a fresh lemon scent, a hint of mint and soft green, grassy notes. It blends nicely with chamomile, peppermint, lemongrass, rooibos and green tea, adding brightness without sharp acidity. Lemon balm is lovely hot as an evening cup and also makes a crisp, lemony iced tea in summer.
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