Beautiful Herbal Blends Loose Leaf Tea

By Edward Perry


Some people say they do not like drinking tea. Well, if the only thing they have ever tried was made using a tea bag... This really cannot be considered as an experience at all. Herbal blends loose leaf tea is something entirely different, and tasting some of these amazing combination would certainly change such opinions instantly.

Once you discover this amazing richness of tastes, you will understand why this is called the art of making and drinking tea. In China, Japan and some other eastern cultures, preparing tea is highly appreciated for thousands of years now. It requires special skill and dedication, and every single part of this ceremony has a special meaning.

When you buy some of these high quality blends, you have to know every single leaf or blossom is handpicked, carefully chosen and dried, in perfectly picked time of the season, to encapsulate the best flavor and preserve the best qualities. Different organic spices are added to make the flavor even more amazing, and all these blends are naturally caffeine free.

Chinese people consider that there are seven daily necessities. The tea is most certainly one of those necessities. Others are, you've guessed, rice, soy sauce and vinegar, accompanied by oil, fire wood and salt. In any case, this popular beverage plays more than important part in their culture, for ages, and became an important part of the culture in some western countries as well. Never forget to say thank you if someone serves it to you.

From all around the world, organic herbs, blossoms, spices and fruits come to be a part of these wonderful, tasty and aromatic blends. Starting with widely known and appreciated white, black and green teas, Oolong, or other familiar flavors. Flowers are also highly appreciated parts of these blends, for example, the well-known hibiscus. Fruits sometimes play really important roles as well.

Numerous spices are added to really amazing mixtures to make them even more exciting. Well known spices such as cinnamon, ginger or vanilla are always popular addition to warm and delicious blends. Some combine great with fruits such as orange, mango, lemon or apple, but you will also find more interesting combination that include coconut and other unexpected ingredients.

Popular types known as Darjeeling, Sencha, Assam or Chunmee have their fans all over the world, but there are so many other, interesting and really tasty mixtures to try, that you can spend years discovering them. Even so, after a while, you will know better what you are looking for, and you will have your favorites soon. Your taste buds will soon learn the difference.

Although making and drinking high quality tea has special meaning, it doesn't mean you have to stop there. Good quality one can be used for preparing wonderful iced teas, combined with fresh juices, can be used as a lovely, aromatic addition to your desserts, or anything you can think of. You can even make different kinds of ice cream using your favorite blends. Just open your mind and enjoy.




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