Oolong Tea Plant The oolong tea plant is a variety of Camellia sinensis that is partially oxidized before it is dried. This process produces a tea with a unique flavor and aroma that is enjoyed by tea drinkers around the world. Oolong tea is known for its health benefits, including its ability to help with […]
Heather or Calluna Vulgaris is the sole species in the genus Calluna in the flowering plant family Ericaceae. It is found widely in Europe and Asia on acidic soils in open sunny situations and in moderate shade. Heather’s growth in popularity may be due to its many uses as alpine plants from important food source […]
Lemon Balm is a versatile herb with rich history of culinary and medicinal use with references going back over 2000 years in ancient Greek and Roman texts. The herb being a member of the mint family native to Southern Europe and the Mediterranean offers surprisingly pleasant lemon flavour. This citrus flavour is rather unique and […]
Butterfly Blue Pea Blue Tea is one of the most celebrated herbal drinks of South East Asia including Bali, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand where it is often served cold in the form of ice tea. What sets this deep blue sky coloured drink apart is its striking colour and ability to transform this colour into various […]
The tea made of the calyces of Hibiscus sabdariffa is known by many names in many countries around the world and is served both hot and cold. The beverage is well known for its red colour, tartness and unique flavour. Additionally, it is highly nutritious because of its vitamin C content. It is known as […]
Spearmint is one of the most fragrant herbs in the mint family. It has been cultivated and used in food and drink preparations for centuries. We are all familiar with cool refreshing aroma and taste of this green herb, but the holistic benefits here go well beyond pleasant taste and scent. Surprisingly this plant offers […]