Black, Green, White Tea Blends Archives - Home Grown Herb and Tea

The Dark and Sultry

Prisca — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 06:22:54 +0000

A dark and seductive concoction of organic, smokey Labsang Souchong China black tea, Vietnamese cinnamon and licorice root that will make you swear Isaac Hayes had something to do with it.

Taste:- Sweet, smokey, mildly pungent and astringent

Energy: =VPK, warming, stimulant, diuretic and carminative

Brewing Tips: Pour boiling water over tea and steep covered 3-5 minutes. Sweeten to taste.

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White Gypsy Sunrise

Prisca — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 06:22:54 +0000

This clean and uplifting medley of organic Pai Mudan White tea, rosehips, peppermint, ginger, hibiscus orange peel and ginseng is a favorite pick me up for its invigorating and tonic qualities with very little caffeine.

Taste: Bitter, mildly fruity, spicy and pungent

Energy: =VPK, balanced, stimulant, tonic and diuretic

Brewing Tips: Pour boiling water over tea and steep covered 3-5 minutes. Sweeten to taste.

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Keith’s Craving

Prisca — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 06:22:51 +0000

Hearty black English Breakfast tea with ginger and star anise. He hankered for a little cream and honey, and I must say discovered a fabulous morning or after dinner cup.

Taste: Sweet, robust and mildly astringent

Energy: =V,+P, -K, warming, stimulant, carminative and diuretic

Brewing Tips: Pour boiling water over tea and steep covered 3-5 minutes. Sweeten to taste. Also great with a splash of cream or dairy alternative.

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The Blarney Black

Prisca — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 06:22:51 +0000

Irish Breakfast black tea, cinnamon, clove, orange peel and a pinch of nutmeg was originally the recreation of a classic Bigalow Tea company blend loved by a friend who was disappointed not to see it on the menu.

Taste: Pungent, spicy and mildly astringent

Energy: =V,+P, -K, warming, stimulant, carminative and diuretic

Brewing Tips: Pour boiling water over tea and steep covered 3-5 minutes. Sweeten to taste.

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China Congu Rose

Prisca — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 06:22:50 +0000

A Homegrown imitation of a famous Russian tea blend, China Congu Rose combines organic Assam and Ceylon black teas with rose petals. The subtle floral undertones in this infusion balance these robust black teas, softening their astringency, and are what make this blend a classic.

Brewing Tips: Pour boiling water over tea and steep covered 3-5 minutes. Sweeten to taste. This blend is lovely with cream or dairy alternative, and one of my favorite morning infusions.

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Jasmine Gunpowder

Prisca — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 06:22:50 +0000

An elegantly simple infusion of organic Gunpowder Green tea and whole jasmine flowers.

Taste: Astringent, mildly floral and bitter

Energy: =V, -PK, cooling, stimulant, diuretic and gently nervine

Brewing Tips: Let boiling water cool slightly, then pour gently over leaves. Steep 2 to 3 minutes covered before removing or straining tea leaves.

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