
Lemongrass is a tall tropical grass native to South and Southeast Asia, where its fragrant stalks are a staple of Thai and Vietnamese cooking. In tea it gives a bright, clean lemon aroma with gentle hints of ginger and a light, grassy sweetness. It pairs wonderfully with green tea, rooibos, ginger, mint, coconut and fruit blends, adding citrus freshness without any sourness. Lemongrass is excellent iced, and its sunny flavor stands up well to a long steep without turning bitter.
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Pear is an orchard fruit with roots in Europe and Asia, grown in cooler regions from the Pacific Northwest to France and China. Dried pear pieces add a gentle, mellow sweetness with a soft, juicy, slightly floral flavor and a hint of honey. Pear pairs well with black tea, white tea, rooibos and spice blends, especially alongside cinnamon, ginger, vanilla, cardamom and apple. Pear and spice blends are cozy autumn favorites, and they taste wonderful with a splash of milk or steamed into a latte.
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Rose petals come from fragrant garden roses, a flower prized for centuries in Persia, Bulgaria, Turkey and China. They add a sweet, romantic floral aroma with a soft, slightly fruity finish and pretty pink color in the cup. Rose is a classic partner for black tea, green tea and white tea, and it blends beautifully with vanilla, cardamom, berries and lavender in herbal mixes. A pinch of rose in Earl Grey or a creamy chai creates an elegant, perfumed cup.
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Strawberries are the sweet, juicy red fruit of a low garden plant, grown and loved around the world. Dried strawberry pieces add a classic, jammy berry flavor and a sweet, summery aroma with a gentle tang. They are a favorite in fruit blends and pair beautifully with green tea, white tea, black tea and rooibos, as well as with vanilla, rhubarb, kiwi and cream flavors. Strawberry blends are delightful iced, or hot with a splash of milk for a strawberries-and-cream cup.
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