Tea Ingredients

When blending your own tea, every ingredient brings its own character — shaping the flavour, aroma, appearance, and even the feeling of the cup. This guide offers a concise overview of each ingredient we offer, highlighting how it can influence your blend. Whether you're creating something vibrant, calming, bold, or delicate, these notes will help you choose with care and intention.

Almond Pieces
Flavour: Mild nutty sweetness
Aroma: Lightly toasted, subtle
Taste Strength: Light
Notes: Adds soft sweetness and smooth body

Amla Berries (Dried)
Flavour: Tart, slightly earthy
Aroma: Sharp and fruity
Taste Strength: Strong
Notes: Brightens blends with tangy lift

Apple Pieces (Dried)
Flavour: Naturally sweet, soft fruitiness
Aroma: Gentle, fruity
Taste Strength: Light to medium
Notes: Rounds edges; adds mellow sweetness

Ashwagandha Root
Flavour: Earthy, slightly bitter
Aroma: Woody, mild
Taste Strength: Medium
Notes: Deepens herbal bases; use sparingly

Astragalus Root
Flavour: Mildly sweet, earthy
Aroma: Herbal, subtle
Taste Strength: Light
Notes: Soft balancing element in herbals

Black Peppercorns (Crushed)
Flavour: Spicy, sharp
Aroma: Pungent, stimulating
Taste Strength: Strong
Notes: Adds heat; lifts spice blends

Black Tea (Assam)
Flavour: Bold, malty
Aroma: Robust, hearty
Taste Strength: Strong
Notes: Classic base for strong blends

Black Tea (Ceylon)
Flavour: Bright, citrusy
Aroma: Crisp, slightly floral
Taste Strength: Medium to strong
Notes: Versatile; clean, refreshing finish

Black Tea (Daintree)
Flavour: Smooth, mellow
Aroma: Mild, woody
Taste Strength: Medium
Notes: Australian-grown; gentle profile

Black Tea (Darjeeling)
Flavour: Floral, muscatel
Aroma: Delicate, wine-like
Taste Strength: Light to medium
Notes: Elegant top-note complexity

Black Tea (Earl Grey)
Flavour: Bold, citrus (bergamot)
Aroma: Fragrant, aromatic
Taste Strength: Medium to strong
Notes: Signature citrus aroma for lift

Black Tea (English Breakfast)
Flavour: Balanced, slightly malty
Aroma: Rich, comforting
Taste Strength: Strong
Notes: Dependable, all-rounder base

Black Tea (Irish Breakfast)
Flavour: Strong, malty
Aroma: Robust, earthy
Taste Strength: Very strong
Notes: Fuller-bodied breakfast style

Black Tea (Keemun)
Flavour: Smooth, slightly smoky
Aroma: Subtle, floral
Taste Strength: Medium
Notes: Adds finesse and gentle smoke

Blueberries
Flavour: Sweet, slightly tart
Aroma: Bright, fruity
Taste Strength: Medium
Notes: Adds colour and jammy fruit notes

Burdock Root
Flavour: Earthy, slightly bitter
Aroma: Deep, herbal
Taste Strength: Medium to strong
Notes: Grounds light blends; savoury edge

Cacao Nibs
Flavour: Rich, chocolatey, slightly bitter
Aroma: Dark chocolate
Taste Strength: Medium to strong
Notes: Adds warmth and cocoa depth

Cacao Husks
Flavour: Mild chocolate notes
Aroma: Subtle cocoa
Taste Strength: Light
Notes: Light cocoa aroma; soft background

Calendula Petals
Flavour: Mild, slightly peppery
Aroma: Fresh, herbal
Taste Strength: Light
Notes: Bright colour; gentle floral accent

Cardamom Pods
Flavour: Sweet, spicy, aromatic
Aroma: Strong and warming
Taste Strength: Strong
Notes: Lifts chai and citrus blends

Celery Seed
Flavour: Savoury, slightly bitter
Aroma: Herbal, strong
Taste Strength: Medium to strong
Notes: Adds savoury complexity; use lightly

Chamomile Flowers (Dried)
Flavour: Soft, apple-like sweetness
Aroma: Floral, gentle
Taste Strength: Light to medium
Notes: Smooths sharper elements

Chocolate Cacao Tea
Flavour: Soft cocoa, lightly sweet
Aroma: Smooth chocolate
Taste Strength: Light to medium
Notes: Easy cocoa base for desserts

Chrysanthemum Flowers (Dried)
Flavour: Light, floral, slightly grassy
Aroma: Clean, subtle
Taste Strength: Light
Notes: Fresh, delicate floral top note

Cinnamon
Flavour: Warm, sweet, spicy
Aroma: Strong, comforting
Taste Strength: Strong
Notes: Adds depth; classic in chai

Clove Buds
Flavour: Spicy, pungent
Aroma: Intense, aromatic
Taste Strength: Strong
Notes: Powerful spice; a little goes far

Coconut Flakes (Dried)
Flavour: Creamy, sweet
Aroma: Tropical, nutty
Taste Strength: Light to medium
Notes: Adds body and soft creaminess

Cranberries (Dried)
Flavour: Tart, fruity
Aroma: Sharp, sweet
Taste Strength: Medium
Notes: Tangy lift; ruby colour

Dandelion Leaf
Flavour: Bitter, herbaceous
Aroma: Grassy
Taste Strength: Medium
Notes: Green, drying counterpoint

Dandelion Root
Flavour: Earthy, nutty
Aroma: Deep, roasted
Taste Strength: Medium to strong
Notes: Roasted base; adds heft

Echinacea Tops
Flavour: Grassy, slightly floral
Aroma: Mild, herbal
Taste Strength: Light
Notes: Gentle herbal accent

Echinacea Root
Flavour: Earthy, astringent
Aroma: Herbaceous, grounding
Taste Strength: Medium
Notes: Adds firm, earthy backbone

Elderberries (Dried)
Flavour: Rich, dark berry
Aroma: Fruity, earthy
Taste Strength: Medium to strong
Notes: Deep colour; stewy fruit tone

Eucalyptus Leaves
Flavour: Sharp, cooling
Aroma: Intense, menthol-like
Taste Strength: Strong
Notes: Potent aromatic lift; use lightly

Fennel Seeds
Flavour: Sweet, anise-like
Aroma: Liquorice-like
Taste Strength: Medium
Notes: Sweetens and adds aromatic depth

Fenugreek Seeds
Flavour: Nutty, sweet, maple-like
Aroma: Warm, spicy
Taste Strength: Medium
Notes: Rounds cocoa and spice blends

Ginger Root
Flavour: Spicy, warming
Aroma: Fresh, zesty
Taste Strength: Strong
Notes: Adds heat and lively zing

Ginkgo Biloba Leaves
Flavour: Mildly bitter, green
Aroma: Grassy
Taste Strength: Light to medium
Notes: Dry, green note for balance

Ginseng Root
Flavour: Earthy, slightly sweet
Aroma: Herbal, warming
Taste Strength: Medium
Notes: Deepens herbal complexity

Green Tea (Jasmine)
Flavour: Floral, smooth
Aroma: Jasmine-rich
Taste Strength: Light to medium
Notes: Delicate, perfumed base

Green Tea (Gunpowder)
Flavour: Strong, smoky
Aroma: Toasted, intense
Taste Strength: Strong
Notes: Adds smoky punch to mint/citrus

Green Tea (Sencha)
Flavour: Fresh, grassy, umami
Aroma: Clean, vegetal
Taste Strength: Medium
Notes: Bright, structured green base

Hibiscus Flowers (Dried)
Flavour: Tart, vibrant
Aroma: Fruity, floral
Taste Strength: Strong
Notes: Bold crimson colour; sharp tang

Honeybush Tea
Flavour: Sweet, smooth
Aroma: Warm, honeyed
Taste Strength: Medium
Notes: Gentle, dessert-leaning herbal base

Jasmine Flowers
Flavour: Delicate, floral
Aroma: Strong jasmine
Taste Strength: Light to medium
Notes: Perfumes blends; use sparingly

Lavender Flowers
Flavour: Floral, slightly minty
Aroma: Strong, perfumed
Taste Strength: Medium to strong
Notes: Distinctive aromatic accent

Lemon Balm
Flavour: Soft citrus, mild herbal
Aroma: Fresh, calming
Taste Strength: Light
Notes: Gentle citrus-herbal top note

Lemon Myrtle
Flavour: Bright, lemony
Aroma: Sharp, citrusy
Taste Strength: Strong
Notes: Intense Aussie citrus lift

Lemon Peel (Dried)
Flavour: Zesty, slightly bitter
Aroma: Fragrant citrus
Taste Strength: Medium
Notes: Zestiness; cleans up heavy bases

Lemongrass
Flavour: Citrusy, slightly herbal
Aroma: Bright, lemony
Taste Strength: Medium
Notes: Fresh finish; good with mint/ginger

Lime Peel (Dried)
Flavour: Sharp citrus, slightly bitter
Aroma: Tangy, bright
Taste Strength: Medium to strong
Notes: Crisp, tangy citrus snap

Liquorice Root
Flavour: Intensely sweet, earthy
Aroma: Mild, woody
Taste Strength: Strong
Notes: Natural sweetness; rounds bitterness

Lotus Flower, Sacred
Flavour: Delicate floral, slightly herbal
Aroma: Gentle, serene
Taste Strength: Light
Notes: Subtle, refined floral nuance

Marshmallow Root
Flavour: Mild, slightly sweet
Aroma: Neutral
Taste Strength: Light
Notes: Softens edges; smooth mouthfeel

Mulberries (White)
Flavour: Sweet, honey-like
Aroma: Softly fruity
Taste Strength: Light to medium
Notes: Light sweetness; pale fruit note

Mulberries (Black)
Flavour: Rich, slightly tart
Aroma: Dark fruit
Taste Strength: Medium
Notes: Deeper fruit tone; colour

Nettle Leaves
Flavour: Earthy, grassy, slightly peppery
Aroma: Herbaceous
Taste Strength: Medium
Notes: Adds green depth and dryness

Oolong Tea
Flavour: Smooth, complex, often floral
Aroma: Light, nuanced
Taste Strength: Medium
Notes: Balanced base; bridges green/black

Orange Peel (Dried)
Flavour: Sweet citrus, slightly bitter
Aroma: Bright, zesty
Taste Strength: Medium
Notes: Citrus lift; pairs with spice

Passionflower
Flavour: Mildly floral, grassy
Aroma: Subtle, herbaceous
Taste Strength: Light
Notes: Gentle herbal background note

Peppermint Leaves
Flavour: Cooling, refreshing
Aroma: Sharp mint
Taste Strength: Strong
Notes: Crisp finish; brightens heavy bases

Pineapple Pieces (Dried)
Flavour: Tropical sweetness, slight tartness
Aroma: Fruity, bright
Taste Strength: Medium
Notes: Juicy tropical lift

Raspberry Leaf
Flavour: Mild, slightly tannic
Aroma: Earthy
Taste Strength: Medium
Notes: Rounded, leafy backbone

Red Clover Flowers
Flavour: Mildly sweet, floral
Aroma: Subtle, fresh
Taste Strength: Light
Notes: Light floral sweetness

Reishi Mushroom Slices
Flavour: Earthy, slightly bitter
Aroma: Woody, deep
Taste Strength: Medium to strong
Notes: Adds forest-like depth; savoury edge

Rooibos Tea (Green)
Flavour: Light, slightly grassy
Aroma: Mild, clean
Taste Strength: Light to medium
Notes: Gentle herbal base; soft texture

Rooibos Tea (Red)
Flavour: Sweet, woody, smooth
Aroma: Warm, earthy
Taste Strength: Medium
Notes: Creamy body; pairs with vanilla/citrus

Rose Hip Tea
Flavour: Tart, fruity
Aroma: Bright, tangy
Taste Strength: Medium
Notes: Ruby colour; sharp fruit accent

Rose Petals
Flavour: Lightly floral
Aroma: Elegant, aromatic
Taste Strength: Light
Notes: Adds colour and perfumed lift

Spearmint Leaves
Flavour: Sweet, smooth mint
Aroma: Cool, fresh
Taste Strength: Medium
Notes: Softer mint; blends well with fruit

St Johns Wort Herb
Flavour: Mild, grassy, slightly bitter
Aroma: Herbal
Taste Strength: Medium
Notes: Dry, green note; use thoughtfully

Star Anise
Flavour: Sweet, liquorice-like
Aroma: Spiced, warm
Taste Strength: Strong
Notes: Distinct star-spice signature

Strawberry (Dried)
Flavour: Sweet, soft berry
Aroma: Fruity, fragrant
Taste Strength: Medium
Notes: Candy-like berry note; colour

Stevia Leaves
Flavour: Intensely sweet, herbal
Aroma: Mild
Taste Strength: Strong
Notes: Natural sweetness; use sparingly

Turmeric Root
Flavour: Earthy, warm, slightly bitter
Aroma: Pungent, spicy
Taste Strength: Strong
Notes: Golden hue; earthy base note

Valerian Root
Flavour: Earthy, slightly bitter
Aroma: Pungent, musky
Taste Strength: Strong
Notes: Potent aroma; tiny amounts best

White Tea (Jasmine Pearl)
Flavour: Delicate, floral
Aroma: Soft jasmine
Taste Strength: Light
Notes: Refined, perfumed white base

White Tea (Peony)
Flavour: Soft, mellow, lightly floral
Aroma: Subtle, refined
Taste Strength: Light
Notes: Gentle body; airy texture

Yerba Mate (Aged)
Flavour: Earthy, rich, slightly bitter
Aroma: Strong, smoky-herbal
Taste Strength: Strong
Notes: Robust mate character; assertive base

Yerba Mate (Roasted)
Flavour: Toasty, nutty, smooth
Aroma: Warm, deep
Taste Strength: Medium
Notes: Softer, roasted take on mate