The hibiscus, as connoisseurs know, consists of the hibiscus' calyx and external calyx. They are harvested during the time of the fruits and then dried. The inner calyx is 3 cm long and up to the middle it is ball-like. Above there are five upward bent tips. The external calyx consists of 10 small, slim leaves that are strongly "anchored" with the calyx basis. After its flowering time the fleshy and slightly crumbly calyxes take on their typical red color. The main countries of cultivation of the hibiscus, also known as mallow, are the Sudan, Egypt, China, Mexico and Thailand. The infusion of the hibiscus blossom can either be drunk pure or in form of a fruit tea blend and is thoroughly refreshing..
These blossoms are a major part of fruit teas and give a fresh and succinctly tangy infusion. Depending on the country of origin, the colour and acidity varies. Hence, with fruit tea blends you can determine the degree of acidity and/or colour by trying out different quantities and qualities of hibiscus blossoms. To those who are very thirsty, we can recommend the pure, freshly brewed and cool Nigerian hibiscus tea as a really thirst-quenching drink in summer..
This annually returning plant with its green leaves needs sufficient warmth and, above all, rich soil. The well-known seed can be harvested only in late summer. The fennel has then reached the highest stage of its development and finally forms the first seeds. Owing to its sweet taste that is similar to aniseed, the fennel seed can be used in very different ways..
Worldwide there are roughly 150 types of dittany (family “Sideretis”) of which the vast majority grows in the Mediterranean region. The majority of these members of the labiate family grow wild, only some varieties are cultivated. Greek Mountain tea is rich in essential oils and its blossoms, stems and leaves set free the scent of fresh herbs with a hint of lemon when infused. The taste is fruity, tangy with a slightly spicy, earthy note and best enjoyed hot or cold and sweetened with a little sugar or honey..
The Greek Mountain Tea was traditionally drunk by Greek shepherds as a relaxing after work drink in the evening. Our high-quality tea using the whole panicle of the Sideritis Scardica is grown in northern Greece in the Rhodope mountains at almost 1,000 m altitude by mountain farmers on small eco-farms. The cup unfolds the exceptionally mild, fresh taste of this gem.From organic cultivation..
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