Hibiscus flowers, the blossoms and sometimes the calyce (extra tart flavored seed pod) of the plant species Hibiscus sabdariffa are used in many parts of the world (including the US, Africa, Egypt, the Sudan, Australia, Latin & South America, The Philippines, Haiti & Jamaica) to make a tart, vibrant red tea, as well as for making cold remedies and other health tonics. In Mexico, hibiscus blossoms are called Jamaica, pronounced Read More ...
An amazing tea that can help with colds and flu, and also help you see in pure colour. Yarrow has an ancient history. The generic name comes from Achilles who, according to legend, saved the lives of his warriors by healing their wounds with yarrow leaves. Crushed and rolled in the hands the plant provides a temporary styptic to check blood flow. Millefolium means ‘thousand leaves’ which were reputed to Read More ...
This plant has been use as medication for centuries but lately it has been discovered that due to high content of antioxidants it is great for fighting illnesses, reduce stress and increase energy. Also the white tea is known to be a potion of vitality.
The linden tea is a wonderful and helpful tea. It is used in many countries against colds, headaches and to calm the nervous system. There are different linden trees but they don’t have many differences and the tea has the same properties.
Origin: China Star Anise is a spice that closely resembles anise in flavour, obtained from the star-shaped pericarp of Illicium verum, a small native evergreen tree of southwest China. The star shaped fruits are harvested just before ripening. Star anise is grown in four provinces in China and harvested between March and May. It is also found in the south of New South Wales.
Common names: Garden Sage and Common Sage. Sage, the familiar plant of the kitchen garden, comes to us from southern Europe. It grows to a height of 70 cm. and its purplish flowers are set in whorls. The leaves set in pairs on the stem are greyish-green with a silvery sheen and wrinkled. They possess a somewhat bitter, aromatic scent.
