I can’t say enough about White Licorice Tea, I just love it this exotic tea. Iced it is the most refreshing and thirst quenching beverage I’ve ever had. And hot it is extremely soothing. The licorice flavor adds to the warming effects of this gourmet tea.

The two elements of White Licorice Tea are one, white tea and two, star anise or licorice root extract.

White Tea has many health benefits for us. It contains a  ton of anti-oxidants, 15 times that of fruits and vegetables (see entries on White Tea and health benefits of tea) The flavor of white tea is light, sweet and sometimes has a smoky note to it. White Tea is ideal for flavoring and licorice is my absolute favorite.

Star Anise provides a mild licorice flavor to this exotic tea. It is the perfect complement to it. Star Anise also aids digestion and contains Shikimic Acid which is the active ingredient of Tamiflu’s swine flu vaccine.

Licorice Root provides a stronger licorice flavor. Licorice also has a variety of health benefits of its own. It is a mild expectorant that helps break down mucus. Licorice reduces acid secretions in the stomach, which is why it is used to treat peptic ulcers. Licorice also stimulate the adrenal glands which helps us cope with stress, reduces fatigue, depression, irritability and muscle weakness.

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As a civilization on of Japans greatest accomplishments is their remarkable green teas. This Sencha Tea competes well with any of its rivals from China and surpasses many. The literal translation of Sencha is “common tea”, but there is nothing common or ordinary about this exquisite needle leaf tea.

I am not normally a green tea fan, for most are too grassy for me. This tea has a distinct vegetal flavor that is wonderfully robust and both sweet and bitter. The complexities of these flavors are balanced and create quite a unique taste treat. The aroma of steaming vegetables rises upon infusion reminding me of summer squash and arugula. The appearance of its attractive liquor is clear, pale green and very inviting. There are three characteristics that define a great tea, exceptional taste, fragrant aroma and appealing liquor. This Sencha has all three.

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The petals and the leaves are layered together and the tea leaves absorb the fragrance and the flavor of Jasmine. Great fans then gently whisk the petals away leaving this exotic tea, smooth, elegant and with its own unique character.

I particularly like this tea with spicy foods. There is a contrast between its rich floral elements and the zest of spices that I find delightful. Jasmine Tea may be enjoyed hot or iced. Its flavor is wonderful and the Green Tea is wonderful for you.

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We can consider Moroccan Mint Tea as an exotic tea but in Morocco it is the most common beverage. It is so popular there that Morocco is the #1 imported of Chinese Green Tea. If you visit Morocco and are offered some, please don’t refuse it for that would be a big insult to your host. Moroccan Mint Tea is considered the drink of hospitality.

Whether you want an iced tea to cool you during the heat of the day, or a hot tea to warm and sooth you during the cool of the evening, Moroccan Mint Tea is a wonderful choice.

Traditionally in Morocco this tea is prepared with great pride by the head of the family. It is poured into small glasses from a distance of 2 -3 feet in order to produce a rich foam in the tea. Moroccans prefer it very sweet and an additional sprig of fresh mint is considered essential. I personally don’t care for my tea sweet, but I do love this tea because the menthol effect of the mint on the Green Tea eliminates the grassy aftertaste and leaves my mouth feeling refreshed.

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The combination of White Tea’s Yin Zhen buds and Ginger Root produces a delicate aromatic exotic tea with zest. White tea and Ginger is a wonderful combination and this tea is often called “The Pleasure of the Orient”.

Enjoy all the health benefits of white tea (see entries on White Tea and Health Benefits of Tea) along with the added benefits of Ginger Root. The Chinese have been using Ginger to treat nausea, diarrhea and upset stomach for over 2000 years. Many western medical practitioners also recommend Ginger for nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy, pregnancy and motion sickness.

Drinking White Ginger Tea is a truly invigorating experience. It will enliven your spirit as it soothes and warms your body.

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We have been mixing flowers and herbs together with leaves of the Camellia Sinensis (tea) plant for centuries, adding new dimensions to our favorite exotic tea. These combinations have produced some of the most popular and widely consumed teas in the world. Earl Gray tea has become so well known and familiar that it is hardly even considered a flavored tea any longer. Earl Gray is a fine Black Tea which is flavored with “Oil of Bergamot” and has a distinct orange taste to it.

Another example is Chai Tea. Chai Tea is Green Tea which is heavily spiced with Cardamom, Cloves, Cinnamon and Spice Oil. Chai originated in India where this heavily spiced tea is diluted with milk or up in the Himalayas with yak butter.

All 4 tea types are flowered in various ways for each type supports flavoring in differently. A common flavoring practice for Black Tea is to pair a fruit and spice together. It is said that any fruit/ spice combination that works well with food also pairs well for tea. A popular example is honey and pear. Flowers are also used to flavor Black Teas. Rose Tea is familiar to us and Jasmine is very well liked too.

Flavorings stand out more with Green Tea. Usually it is flavored with a single fruit or floral element. Jasmine or Mint being the most well known and popular. Moroccan Mint Tea is a wonderful exotic tea experience. It is considered “the drink of hospitality”. This Green Tea is spiced with Peppermint or Spearmint or both. Traditional highly sweetened and served hot or iced. I personally drink it differently, I like the Green Tea / Mint combination because the Mint really neutralized the grassy taste common to Green Tea. This combination allows me to enjoy the health benefits of Green Tea without the overwhelming grassy after taste.

White Tea is ideal for flavoring. The taste of White Tea is mild, sweet with a smoky hint to it. My wife loves White Tea with Melon flavoring. White Ginger Tea has a wonderful zest to it. My all time favorite iced tea is White Licorice Tea. White Licorice Tea is flavored with Star Anise. Star Anise gives it a mild licorice flavor and this produces an iced tea that is the most thirst quenching drink I have ever had. It is refreshing and invigorating.

Oolong Teas have complex flavor that is naturally fruity. Oolong can support stronger fruit flavors such as Pomegranate or Peach. For a wonderful fruit/ nut combination try Oolong with almonds. Oolong with orchids produces a very exotic tea. And sugar/caramel should not be missed.

I continue to urge everyone to incorporate a White or Green Tea into their daily diet. The health benefits are just too important not to. Exploring the different tea tastes makes it fun. The varieties of flavored tea are practically endless and trying them is a pleasure you won’t want to miss.

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Lapsong Souchong was created during the Qing Dynasty. The story goes, that a passing army had made camp in the Wuyi Hills of China’s Fujian Provence. Their presence delayed the drying of the local tea. When the army finally left the tea producers were rushed to get to market on time, so they force dried their tea over burning pine embers. The new “smoked” tea they produced was a well received in the market. Quality Lapsong Souchong is still grown and smoked in Eastern China. Beware of lesser quality products. For many are produced by adding a strong smoke flavored oil that is overpowering and often bitter.

I personally categorize this as “My Dessert Tea”, simply because it is an extraordinary compliment to my wife’s wonderful peach pie. You really ought to try some with your favorite dessert. A high quality Lapsong Souchong is available through the side bar link.

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White tea leaves are processed immediately, often right in the fields. They are steamed and dried. This simple process prevents oxidation from occurring and locks in the high levels of anti oxidants and polyphenols. There has been a lot of research and information communicated over the last several years about Green tea’s health benefits but recent recesearch is revealing that White tea outperforms Green tea 2:1. I will go deeper into this in an article titled White Tea’s Health Benefits.

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