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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.

The White Licorice Tea we provide is flavored with Star Anise. If you want your gourmet tea flavored with Licorice Root, I suggest our high quality White Tea and Licorice Root from the vendor link below.

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• Springtime tea has a light green liquor it is brisk and mildly astringent.
• Summer tea has a fuller flavor, becoming muscatel and with a fruity note.
• Monsoon tea is bolder and stronger yet. It is rarely exported and considerably cheaper.
• The autumnal tea is full-bodied and less spicy.

In order for a tea to bare the name Darjeeling it most come from one of 85 plantations in the Darjeeling region of West Bengal, India. Considering there is four time as much Darjeeling tea sold each year than there is grown in this region. It is important to look for the Darjeeling certification mark and logo.

Unlike the rest of the tea grown in India, Darjeeling Tea comes from the Camellia Sinensis plant. These plants were imported into the area in 1848 by Robert Fortune, who frequently visited China. Fortune viewed the Camellia Sinensis tea of China as superior to India’s Camellia Assamica teas. Camellia Sinensis leaves are smaller than the leaves of the Camellia Assamica plant. In the Darjeeling region they employ a processing method which is unique to that area. They start with what is known as a hard wither. This technique does not allow the leaves to completely oxidize and ferment like other Black teas. So technically speaking Darjeeling Black Tea is actually a form of Oolong Tea. Many Darjeeling Teas are blends and the range of oxidation varies from nearly Green Tea through Oolong to Black Tea.

Once all the tea from Darjeeling Tea Plantations was produced into Black Tea. With the rising popularity of Green, Oolong and White Tea, some of these estates are now producing them as well. These varieties are becoming more common and easier to find on the world market.

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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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