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  • Cascara: The Coffee “Tea”

    A while ago I wrote an article for this blog about the herbal infusion made from the coffee plant. Since then, I have had a chance to explore it a little more, and can my experiences with it. Although it is tempting to bill this beverage as one that might suit those partial to both… Continue reading

  • Korean Ginger “Tea” (Tisane)

    Featured as one of the five herbal infusions that I would like to explore more, Korean Ginger “Tea” is a deliciously sweet, invigorating ginger brew that I often feel I can’t get enough of. As the quote marks in the title (and its inclusion in my previous article) indicate, it is technically a herbal infusion… Continue reading

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  • 5 Herbal Infusions I Would Like to Explore More

    Hearing things mentioned or coming across them online or in stores can catch my interest and get me in the mood to explore them more, such as these herbal infusions: 1 Yerba Mate This South American plant has become something of a trendy beverage in many Western countries, renowned for its coffee-like ability to wake… Continue reading

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  • Guayusa Gaining in Popularity and Visibility in the U.S.

    It’s one of the more obscure herbal infusions out there, but guayusa, a mate-esque South American beverage, is gaining in popularity and visibility. A few years ago this blog published an article introducing guayusa and this article about it being part of South American traditions, and since then it has only become more well-known. One company… Continue reading

  • Tea: Camellia Sinensis, or Just Anything That Will Infuse?

    In tea-related discussion forums and groups, we keep encountering the discussion of whether the definition of the word “tea” should be limited to the varieties of the Camellia Sinensis plant or whether it is ok to call anything tea that will infuse in (hot?) water, as is quite common use in the English language. Never,… Continue reading

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  • Tea from Coffee?

    “For those who find ‘tea or coffee’ a question too far first thing in the morning, relief may soon be on hand—a combination of both.” …Er…what? Despite indications to the contrary, this is not some weird half coffee, half tea beverage (thankfully, because that sounds thoroughly unappetizing). Rather, the writer of this article is referring… Continue reading

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  • Enjoying a Fresh Mint Tisane

    I was recently reminded just how wonderful fresh mint tisane can be when I had occasion to order it at a restaurant. Numb from the cold, and in need of a hot drink without caffeine (it was late in the evening), I was loathe to order a “herbal tea.” I knew that would more than… Continue reading

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  • 5 Teas & Herbals to Keep You on Your Toes

    As a dancer, I spend a lot of time on my toes. These are four teas and an herbal infusion that keep me on my toes, whether because of an energy boost, or because I never quite know what to expect from them: Gyokuro: This top-tier Japanese green tea has a short steep time due… Continue reading

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  • Discovering the Tisane Called “Greek Mountain Tea”

    Technically a tisane, the infusion made from Sideritis syriaca is the Greek cultural equivalent of English black tea with a dash of milk; when you say “tea” in Greece, this is what you are referring to. I recently discovered this culturally specific infusion after getting into a discussion about tea with some Greek friends of mine.… Continue reading

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  • 5 Seasonal Herbal Infusions

    I like to enjoy produce when it is in season. As October advances, my fridge becomes filled with the likes of winter squash, radishes, and carrots. This bodes well for delicious soups and stews, but what does it mean for tea? Turnip and radish tea is not exactly on my top five list (actually, it’s… Continue reading

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