China Sencha

The bright, vibrant hibiscus blossom is recognized in many parts of the world as much for its gorgeous petal displays and cultural significance as for the splendidly sweet and tangy taste of the herbal tea it produces. In Hawaii, for instance, a woman who wears the hibiscus flower behind her left ear is indicating that she would like to take a lover, while one who wears it behind her right has already been claimed. One who wears it behind both, however, may present a bit of a quandary to the potential man, or else a laid-back dream come true: she already has one lover, but wouldn’t mind another.

Iced tea can be delicious AND healthy! Check out our top 5 favourite healthy iced tea recipes with notes on what makes them so healthy!

Tips on how to shop for tea gifts, along with some creative DIY tea gifts!

Mint: not only something to brush your teeth with or adorn the tea tables of old ladies playing bridge. This delicious Old World herb has a myriad of uses in cuisine, herbology and medicine, and popular mythology.

If you’re a fan of the London Fog, or Earl Grey tea latte, try this seasonal twist for spring and summer. It’s like an iced London Fog, but with cold froth/foam on top. Before you stir, the cold froth sits on top of the tea, looking a bit like clouds, while infusing your iced tea latte with creaminess.

If spring has a healthy cleanse on your mind, try this nourishing and comforting monodiet.

Read a bit about the uses of ginger for health and the kitchen as well as a brief history of this superfood!

There are quite a few methods for making iced tea, and selecting the right method really depends on the tea leaves or herbs you are using to make the infusion...