Green Cardamom is known for its intensely aromatic unique flavour. It is a popular food ingredient in Asia. It is also often used in baking in Europe where it is used in traditional treats. In the Middle East, green cardamom is used as a spice for sweet dishes, as well as traditional flavouring in coffee […]
Plantago Major, the broadleaf plantain is a species of flowering plant in the plantain family Plantaginaceae. The plant is native to most of Europe and northern and central Asia. The young, tender leaves can be eaten raw, and the older, stringier leaves can be boiled in stews and eaten. Tea made from plantain leaf offers […]
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 […]
Milk Thistle or Silybum Marianum, a member of the plant family Asteraceae featuring red to purple flowers shaped as basal rosette and shiny pale green leaves with white veins. Originally a native of Southern Europe through to Asia, it is now found throughout the world. Practically all parts of Milk Thistle are edible including the […]
Echinacea is a flowering plant in the daisy family also referred to as coneflower. This flowering plant and its parts have a variety of different uses. Some species are cultivated in gardens for their showy flowers. Echinacea Purpurea is used in traditional medicine. This Mayfair Tea Echinacea herb is grown and harvested in Germany using […]
Chicory is a flowering plant of the dandelion family Asteraceae, usually with bright blue flowers, rarely white or pink. Many varieties are cultivated for salad leaves, chicons, or roots, which are baked, ground, and used as a coffee substitute and food additive. A very useful ingredient, inulin, an extract from chicory root, has been used […]
The olive tree has been considered sacred by many ancient cultures including the Greeks and Romans. It was the sacred tree of the goddess Athena and Athens. The olive branch is a sign of peace, when made into a wreath it is a trophy for Olympic athletes. Nothing is ever wasted from the olive tree. […]
Darjeeling tea is made from Camellia Sinensis grown and processed in the Darjeeling Districts in West Bengal, India. This Mayfair Tea Darjeeling leaf comes from the Tukdah Estate known for its high quality first flush Darjeeling. This premium black tea offers bright flavours of muscatel with nuances of sandalwood and plum. This tea offers moderate […]
Darjeeling tea is made from Camellia Sinensis grown and processed in the Darjeeling Districts in West Bengal, India. This Mayfair Tea Darjeeling leaf comes from the Soom Estate where it is grown in full view of the Himalayan Mountains. As a premium first Darjeeling, Soom TGFOP1 makes a wonderful gentle, afternoon tea. The first flush […]
Darjeeling is a city and a municipality in the Indian state of West Bengal located in the Himalayas at an elevation of 2,000 metres. This region produces one of the finest varieties of black tea known for its unique profile with intriguing muscatel flavour. This premium Darjeeling tea comes from Castleton estate, one of the […]