Kungaloosh, the Tea Drinker's Blog

Pumpkin Pie Flavored Tea

2011-09-22T14:31:00.003-04:00

Is it possible to make tea that tastes like pumpkin pie? It is! Best of all, it's all natural ingredients!

At Kungaloosh we've created a special blend called Pumpkin Spice for fall. It's only available in October and November, but we are accepting preorders now. Use coupon code FALL3 to get $3.00 any order that includes Pumpkin Spice Loose Leaf tea.

Free Ship Day

2011-02-23T13:38:00.001-05:00

Shhh... I'm going to say this once and only once.

Did you know you can use coupon code: FREESHIPDAY ...at checkout for free shipping on any order at Kungaloosh?

This deal ends today at midnight, so place your order in a jiffy!

Kungaloosh's Cool Picks

2011-02-17T11:56:00.001-05:00

Here are some of our favorite elephant inspired picks on Etsy from some talented artists and craftsters!

"Ling Ling" Keemun Tea and Pandas for a Noble Cause

2011-02-16T09:06:00.002-05:00

Tea and art is the perfect combination! In celebration of our upcoming monthly contest, featuring reputable conservation organization Pandas International, here are some lovely artists featuring Asian culture, pandas, and bamboo.

Check your Kungaloosh newsletter to learn more about our upcoming contest.

30% Off All Herbal Tea

2011-02-10T09:46:00.003-05:00

Did you know that all true herbal "teas" are naturally caffeine-free? That is because an herbal tea doesn't actually contain any tea leaves.

All herbal tea is a blend of drinking herbs, from mints to spices and flowers.

Herbal teas are very tastey and come in a variety of flavors. "Piperita" Peppermint and "Ruby" Rooibos are among the top customer favorites.

Try an herbal tea at Kungaloosh today and get 30% off when you use coupon code: HERBAL30

This code expires on midnight this Friday, Feb 11th.

Weekly Special - 30% Off Karma Kream Chai

2011-01-21T10:40:00.003-05:00

Our popular Karma Kream Indian Spiced Chai is now on sale for a limited time. Karma Kream is our signature blend of Indian spices, including cinnamon and cloves. We blend it with quality black tea for a creamy, sophisticated chai that has real depth. Sweet, but not too sweet, Karma Kream is one of our top selling flavors.

Use coupon code: KARMA30 for 30% off all loose leaf and teabags of Karma Kream Chai.

Weekly Special - 30% Off Jasmine Green Tea

2011-01-20T08:38:00.003-05:00

Our current weekly special is Jasmine Green Tea, a delicious blend of green tea with real jasmine petals.

Whether you drink it for the antioxidants or purely for the delicate floral taste, our Jasmine Green Tea is like a breath of fresh air on a Spring day.

Use coupon code: NOHYPE30 at checkout to receive 30% off any size or quantity of Jasmine Green Tea.

Bianca from Vegan Crunk Reviews Kungaloosh Tea

2010-12-21T09:12:00.002-05:00

Bianca Phillips from Vegan Crunk recently reviewed our two Kungaloosh holiday teas, Cozy Christmastime and Jack Frost.

Since she is a chai fan when she drinks tea, her favorite of the two was Cozy Christmastime because of the wonderful spice notes.

Bianca took some great pictures of the tea. We loved her vintage teacups too!

Read the full Vegan Crunk tea review.

For the Many Moods of Tea

2010-12-18T05:50:00.000-05:00

I love tea, because it influences my mood. If I'm feeling cold or run down, a cup of tea can turn things around. If I'm feeling sleepy or unmotivated, a little caffeine seems to do the trick. Tense? It can makes me mellow.

Finally, I can express my moods without words to those around me.

Kungaloosh doesn't carry these awesome mood mugs, but I couldn't resist sharing them. They are a bit pricey, but who can put a price on happiness (sadness, or sleepiness)?

20% Off Your Order w/ Secret Coupon Code

2010-12-13T12:50:00.002-05:00

Dear Kungaloosh Tea Drinkers,

Thank you for spreading your good taste (literally!) this holiday season by giving Kungaloosh as a gift to your friends and family.

Please enjoy this secret, unpublicized coupon code, to receive 20% your entire order.

Use coupon code: MERRY to receive 20% off your entire order.

This coupon code expires midnight EST on Sunday, Dec 19th, 2010

Here are links to our two holiday teas to get you started!

Jack Frost loose leaf tea

Cozy Christmastime loose leaf tea

Our Gourmet Tea Ships for Free! (Three Days Only)

2010-12-10T08:54:00.005-05:00

Our gourmet tea ships for free!!!

Use coupon code: FREESHIPDAY and your Kungaloosh tea ships for free now through midnight EST on Sunday, Dec 12th.

Our tea makes an indulgent, healthy gift for the holidays. :-)

If you would like to send tea as gifts to your friends or family members, simply put their address in the "ship to" section. You can even include a personal message, just type your message in the "comment" field and we will hand write it and include it with your order!

Our two holiday loose leaf teas are available for a limited time, so stock up now.

Jack Frost is a refreshingly sweet blend of luxury loose leaf black tea with real peppermint leaves and natural vanilla flavor.

Cozy Christmastime is a lovely spiced citrus tea, a blend of luxury loose leaf black tea with natural clove and clementine flavors.

3 Fun Tea Facts

2010-12-07T10:34:00.002-05:00

The tea plant is actually an evergreen which can reach a height of over 30 feet in the wild. Tea plants on plantations are trimmed to about waist height to make it easier for tea pickers to harvest the tea.

In one day, an experienced tea picker can collect around 70 pounds of tea. That's enough tea to make 14,000 cups!

All varieties of tea, including green, black, oolong and white tea actually come from the same tea plant. The leaves are processed differently to create different tea varieties.

NEW Holiday Teas! Jack Frost and Cozy Christmastime

2010-12-06T10:29:00.002-05:00

Spread the holiday cheer this season with our two new loose leaf holiday flavors, Jack Frost and Cozy Christmastime.

Jack Frost is a refreshing sweet vanilla flavored luxury black tea blended with real peppermint leaves for a hint of winter chill.

Cozy Christmastime is warm and aromatic, a spiced blend of luxury black tea with sweet clementine citrus notes and cloves.

Random Puppy from Nicole

2010-11-24T08:46:00.000-05:00

We love our customers!

We got this note from Nicole in Ashburn, VA. "Random: here's a picture of my Great Dane napping when she was a puppy. Just because puppy pictures never fail to make people smile!"

It made us smile, so we thought we would share.

Thanks, Nicole.

Tea for Two Set: Share Tea with a Friend

2010-10-30T12:19:00.001-04:00

A good cup of tea is only made better by sharing with good friends, with a Tea for Two Set you will have everything you need.

Whether with your neighbor, spouse, or the elderly lady from down the block (you know, the one with all the cats), this set will help you settle down for some contemplative conversation.

"I SCREAM for Ice Cream" Tea Sale

2010-10-29T12:47:00.002-04:00

The "I SCREAM for Ice Cream" sale is going on now!

We've put two of our most delicious dessert teas, Chocolate Chip Mint and Vanilla Cream teabags, on sale now through Halloween. Each single bag of these two flavors is only $7.50.

Want a double scoop? Get both flavors for $15!

P.S. This sale is automatic, no coupon code is necessary.

Ainsley's Tea Set

2010-10-27T13:14:00.000-04:00

Simple yet classy, our ceramic tea set is everything you need to host your own tea party.

This set is named for the first person in our company to claim it as her own, the founder's eight-year-old daughter, Ainsley.

The day they arrived, Ainsley was helping unpack boxes. Her normal fee, ($2.00 per hour) was waived when she saw this set. She claimed one for her own, in pink, of course!

Since then, our ceramic tea party of four set has been known as Ainsley's Tea Set.

Excessive Packing Materials from Uline

2010-10-27T10:35:00.001-04:00

For those of you who know Kungaloosh Gourmet Tea Company well, you know that part of our core mission and philosophy is respecting the Earth. All of our processes, products and packaging, while not perfect, are developed with the environment in mind.

Recently, I ordered custom designed stickers from Uline, the company that provides many of our boxes and packing materials. Normally our stickers are printed on recycled paper, however these weren't. I had to opt for a less expensive option. To compensate, we reduced the size of the stickers to between 1/2 and 1 inch. I was pretty happy when they arrived. They will save us time and money, and have a very small environmental footprint... or so I thought.

Here's the problem. Uline did a ridiculously excessive packaging job shipping me these stickers. I had to show you...

The stickers were printed on rolls of 500. My 3,000 stickers created this stack less than 6 inches high and 3 inches in diameter.

Each sticker set came in a box made of paper. So far, so good. Each box contained a plastic baggy with two rolls. I don't like plastic, but we are still relatively Earth friendly.

Each box of stickers was placed into a large cardboard box, 12 inches high, 6 inches wide and deep. Each of these boxes contained inflatable plastic bag packing materials, Kraft paper packing materials, an invoice, and a packing slip. To top it off, each box contained a 150+ page full color glossy catalog. Each box weighed about 2 pounds.

Lastly, the three boxes were shipped on the same day from the same place by UPS separately. And each had several exterior stickers.

I bought 3,000 tiny stickers.

Here's what I got:

6 rolls of stickers
3 plastic baggies
3 paperboard boxes
3 cardboard boxes
6 sheets of office paper
450+ full color glossy catalog pages
3 medium size cardboard boxes
12+ packing or labeling stickers

I also paid for 3x the packing labor, 3x transportation fuel, and 3x delivery labor.

Ok, I'm a little company who sells a little tea. Imagine this multiplied by 100,000 little companies that probably shop at Uline yearly.

I urge you to buy products from companies who think about the environment, and when you can, avoid those who abuse your Earth and your wallet.

Kungaloosh Ceramic Tea Service

2010-10-24T14:13:00.000-04:00

Savor each sip of your favorite Kungaloosh tea with one of our ceramic tea service sets. We have a tea set for every occasion. Our Tea for Me Set is perfect for drinking tea at your breakfast nook. Tea for Two is a great way to enjoy company with a friend. Finally, Ainsley's Classic Tea Set is perfect for a proper tea party, whether you're eight or 108.

Why Berry Berry Iced Tea is EXTREME

2010-10-21T12:10:00.000-04:00

Remember when... we were kids and somehow, magically, Mom seemed to always have a pitcher of Kool-Aid® drink ready to go on a hot summer day.

Well, we've grown up and so has Berry Berry. This wonderful blend of dried fruits and herbs will bring you back to a time when nothing but fruit flavor seems to quench your thirst.

Berry Berry Herbal Iced Tea is EXTREMELY berry. If you love fruity drinks, you'll flip over Berry Berry. This premium herbal tea is a blend of luxury dried hibiscus, rosehip, raisins, dried currants and natural flavors.

Red Clover, benefits for menopause?

2010-10-20T10:51:00.000-04:00

Red Clover photos courtesy of NIH

I received a special order request yesterday for Red Clover in bulk. My customer was looking to use it to brew an herbal infusion for "medicinal purposes".

I enjoy filling special orders, because often I learn something when searching for a new product. Several of our regular products have come about because of a special order request of a customer.

This customer believed that Red Clover provides medical benefits. Before I sold it to her, I wanted to make certain she had all the facts. I did a little research and discovered that some of the information about Red Clover on the web is bogus, specifically related to its use as a treatment for menopause symptoms.

Scientifically there has been no double-blind clinical studies that have shown specific health benefits, however little research has been done. Here is some information about Red Clover from the National Institutes of Health. Basically, it's not bad for you, but medicinally it may or may not have benefits.

Whenever I market herbal infusions or tea products, I'm always cautious and research health claims. There is so much exaggerated information, and a few outright lies. Part of our core philosophy is to have respect for our customers. One of the reasons I started this business is because of my frustration with the way corporate America abuses and sometimes even poisons their own customers.

This customer may not purchase Red Clover from Kungaloosh, but I'm more interested in building trust over time. I know that she would return when she wants to purchase another product. For us it's not about selling tea, it's about giving customers a good product and a great experience.

Bella Coola Iced Tea

2010-10-18T14:07:00.001-04:00

Bella Coola Herbal Iced Tea has been described as a "fruit basket in a glass". If you enjoy a blend of tropical fruits, you'll love the taste of Bella Coola.

This premium herbal tea is a blend of luxury hibiscus, apples, rosehip, dried orange, brambleberry, chicory and natural flavors.

The origins are as diverse as the fruity flavors. We've imported fruits and herbs from Thailand, Spain and combined them with ingredients from Canada and the USA.

Abaco Club Iced Tea

2010-10-15T11:58:00.000-04:00

Abaco Club is our own premium iced tea blend. We've combined two quality black teas from Guatemala and China to create a unique signature tea specially created to be served cold.

Each jumbo teabag contains 30 grams of high quality black tea. It's the easiest way to brew iced tea for a gathering. One teabag can brew a full gallon of the finest iced tea you'll ever taste.

Pumpkin Spice Loose Leaf Tea - Fall Seasonal Blend

2010-10-12T09:13:00.000-04:00

Our Fall blend, Pumpkin Spice loose leaf tea, is as close as you can get to the flavor of pumpkin pie in a cup. It's only available for a limited time. It'll be on sale through Thanksgiving or until sold out. Order now for the holidays. In our Earth friendly resealable bags, Pumpkin Spice will stay fresh up to a year.

Sri Lanka Sets Guinness World Record for Largest Cup of Tea

2010-10-12T08:55:00.001-04:00

Sri Lanka, a top tea exporter, entered the Guinness World Records for brewing the world's largest cup of tea. A giant red mug was filled with 1,000 gallons (4,546l) of water, 141lb (64kg) of tea, 1,929lb (875kg) of malted milk powder and 353lb (160kg) of sugar. It was almost 33% bigger than the previous record, set last year by the United States. The tea was later driven around Colombo, and handed out to locals in small plastic cups.

A representative from Guinness World Records certified the feat.

Until the 1860's the main crop produced in Sri Lanka was coffee. But in 1869, a coffee-rust fungus killed the majority of the coffee plants and estate owners had to diversify into other crops in order to avoid total ruin. In 1867, James Taylor planted the first 19 acres of tea Loolkandura estate in Kan.

Most of the Ceylon tea gardens are situated at elevations between 3,000 and 8,000 feet. In the hot, steamy plains and foothills,the tea bushes flush every seven or eight days and are picked all year round. The finest teas are gathered from late June to the end of August in eastern districts and from the beginning of February to mid-March in the western parts.

Sri Lanka's finest teas are produced mainly from bushes that grow above 4,000 feet. The bushes grow more slowly in the cooler, mistier climate, and are harder to harvest because of the steep angle of the slopes on which they are planted.

This has been distributed by Qorvis Communications, LLC on behalf of the government of Sri Lanka. More information is available at the United States Department of Justice, Washington, DC.

SOURCE Government of Sri Lanka

Mangoes in Folklore

2010-10-12T08:55:00.000-04:00

The ancient texts contain many tales about the power of mangoes as a force of love.

In one such story, an evil sorceress hunted the daughter of the sun Surya Bai. To evade capture, Surya hid in the forest and turned herself into a golden lotus. The next day her husband set out to look for her. Coming across the lotus he became transfixed and fell in love with its beauty without understanding why. The sorceress became enraged at his discovery and burnt the lotus until it was no more than a pile of ash. Luckily for the man, powerful spirits that lived in the forest overcame the sorceress’ evil and within moments, a mango tree sprouted from the ashes of the lotus, and Surya stepped out of the ripe fruit that dropped to the ground.

Our Mango Black Iced Tea is a refreshing way to enjoy this delicious fruit.

Orgin of the Mango

2010-10-09T11:53:00.000-04:00

Mangoes, (Latin: Mangifera indica), the world’s third largest food crop, are also one of the world’s most delicious and oldest fruits. The first known mention of mangoes is found in ancient Hindu scriptures dating back to roughly 4000 BC. The wild version of the fruit was found growing in the foothills of the Himalayas in India and Burma not far from Assam where some of the world’s finest teas would be grown almost 6000 years later!

Try our Mango Black Iced Tea for a refreshing mango flavor.

Mango Black Iced Tea

2010-10-06T13:12:00.001-04:00

Mangoes are revered as potent symbols of luck and love in many parts of the Eastern world. We thought we’d do our part to honor this wonderful fruit by creating Mango Black Iced Tea. The blend is an exceptionally pure organic tea from the Uva highlands of Sri Lanka, considered by many to be one of the finest teas available. This tea captures the pulpy sweetness of mango amazingly with subtle notes of musk and a pleasing astringency.

Diane's Darjeeling in PINK bags

2010-10-04T11:13:00.002-04:00

October is breast cancer awareness month, and we've created special PINK bagged tea for the occasion. Each bag of Diane's Darjeeling tea donates at least $10 to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation. Together we can enjoy some great tea and make a positive difference in the world!

Iced Sunshine Lemon Green Tea

2010-09-29T08:46:00.001-04:00

Our "Iced Sunshine" Lemon Green Tea tastes like its name. If you could take a warm spring day and put it in a glass, that would be the flavor of our lemon green iced tea.

Iced Sunshine is made with natural lemon flavors and all organically grown ingredients from Sri Lanka. Each bag contains premium green tea, calendula petals, and naturally dried lime.

The Largest Teabags You've Ever Seen!

2010-09-26T09:35:00.001-04:00

Kungaloosh iced tea is not only refreshing, it's tasty! That's why we use some of the largest teabags available to fill with our quality iced teas. Each jumbo iced tea teabag is almost as big as your hand! The teabags are Earth friendly and are designed for longer brewing times, as recommended when making iced tea.

All of our jumbo teabags contain 30 grams of high quality organic ingredients. It's the easiest way to brew iced tea for a gathering. One teabag can brew a full gallon of the finest iced tea you'll ever taste.

Antioxidants in Hibiscus Revive Iced Tea

2010-09-23T08:31:00.001-04:00

Hibiscus was designed by Mother Nature to make you feel good. In fact, recent research in Taiwan found that hibiscus may possess the same antioxidant qualities of red wine, including flavonoids and polyphenols that play a role in lowering "bad" cholesterol.

To carry on with the Hindu metaphor, Cholesterol causes "obstacles" in your arteries, and hibiscus can help "remove" them.

Try a tall glass of our Hibiscus Revive Iced Tea for some peace of mind.

Hibiscus Tea in Hindu Culture

2010-09-20T09:26:00.002-04:00

There’s a lot that can be inferred about the restorative properties of herbs and flowers by the gods and goddesses they have been offered to in the past. Hibiscus Revive Iced Tea is an excellent example.

In Hindu worship, the beautiful and highly fragrant blooms are used in offerings to the goddess Kali and the god Ganesh. For those of you unfamiliar with the Hindu pantheon, Kali is the goddess of time and change and Ganesh is widely revered as the Remover of Obstacles.

Facts About Kungaloosh Organic Teas

2010-09-18T09:04:00.001-04:00

All organic teas at Kungaloosh are certified organic by the USDA National Organic Program.

Our organic products are supplied by tea producers who do not use conventional pesticides, petroleum based fertilizers or sewage sludge-based fertilizers. In strict accordance with the guidelines of the NOP, they also prevent the mixing of organic and non-organic products.

We carry a variety of organic teas, including:

Hibiscus Revive Iced Tea

"Iced Sunshine" Lemon Green Iced Tea

Mango Black Iced Tea

Bella Coola Iced Tea

Abaco Club Iced Tea

Berry Berry Iced Tea

Mint Tea is for Any Occasion

2010-09-15T10:58:00.001-04:00

Mint is lovely when blended with lime, but also works marvelously with balm, green anise, vervain, orange blossom and licorice. Mint is a traditional drink in North Africa and the Middle East and is always served to welcome friends, family or visitors from afar. It is very often prepared using green tea - generally gunpowder tea.

Try a hot cup of Peppermint Tea for a traditional winter beverage or a glass of iced Spearmint Tea during the summer.

The Many Varieties of Mint

2010-09-12T08:54:00.002-04:00

Mint has an amazing variety of colors, aspects and aromas. The basic odor is fresh, piquant and peppery, but can vary with each type of mint. All the varieties of mint belong to the same botanical family, Labiatae, and their lavender or rose-colored flowers blossom all summer long.

At Kungaloosh, we carry a wide array of mint teas including Peppermint Tea and Spearmint Tea.

Tea Culture - The Taste of Morocco

2010-09-09T14:14:00.001-04:00

In the book - The Taste of Morocco, Robert Carrier notes that mint tea, such as Spearmint Tea, is used to “cure insomnia, calm the nerves, sharpen the senses and wake up those who are drowsing”. As with any herb, if you begin ‘taking it’ for medicinal reasons, you should do so in tandem with a doctor’s consultation.

Spearmint as Ancient Medicine

2010-09-06T15:12:00.001-04:00

Spearmint Tea is highly appreciated in a variety of cultures for its digestive properties and its ability to relieve nausea, especially due to motion sickness. Quite often it is also used to find relief from headaches and tension. Inhaling the steam from a double strength infusion will help relieve nasal congestion. Mint tea can also be used in compresses to soothe itching and inflammation. In the olden days, some doctors claimed mint was an effective aphrodisiac.

The Perfect Cup of Spearmint Teabag Tea

2010-09-03T13:04:00.001-04:00

The Perfect Cup of Spearmint Teabag Tea

Brew spearmint tea for 1-2 minutes for a light mint flavor, or longer for a distinct spearmint taste.

Add sugar and cream to taste. Serve with a slice of lemon or a square of fine chocolate.

Spearmint Greek Myth

2010-09-01T10:02:00.001-04:00

In an early Greek myth, Persephone, the queen of the underworld, became angry at her husband’s wandering eye, especially when Hades noticed a young nymph named Minthe. One day, in a fit of jealousy, she turned the sweet woman into mint. Armed with this story, Hippocrates warned men to use mint cautiously.

Kungaloosh Spearmint Tea is a premium quality herbal infusion.

Spearmint Tea Facts

2010-08-27T11:57:00.001-04:00

Spearmint, mentha spicata, also known as garden mint, balm mint or Notre-Dame mint, is one of the most well known and commonly found varieties. Its narrow leaves are deep green and its flowers are grouped together in pointed ‘spearhead’ formation.

Spearmint Tea is slightly sweeter and less pungent than Peppermint Tea.

The Perfect Cup of Peppermint Tea

2010-08-25T08:53:00.002-04:00

Kungaloosh Peppermint Herbal Tea has a very strong flavor. We recommend brewing your teabag anywhere from 60 seconds to several minutes depending on the strength you desire.

Garnish with a candy cane or gingerbread cookie.

You can also add brewed peppermint tea to your favorite fruit punch for an added kick around the holidays.

Garnishes for Peppermint Tea

2010-08-23T09:43:00.001-04:00

Peppermint Tea is delicious to sip with desserts around the holidays. For a fun garnish, dip a small candy cane into a hot cup peppermint tea and let it hang over the side. You can even try different flavors of candy canes that would compliment the taste of peppermint, such as chocolate or strawberry.

Enjoy being creative with your garnishes for this versitile cup of tea.

Peppermint Flowers are Beautiful in Tea

2010-08-21T08:41:00.001-04:00

Peppermint tea is made from both the leaves and the flowers. As a hot tea it is cool and refreshing, as an iced tea the menthol content produces a pleasantly chilling taste sensation.

Peppermint Tea: An Ancient Brew

2010-08-19T09:37:00.001-04:00

People have been drinking Peppermint Tea for thousands of years. Peppermint is believed to be a hybrid species that evolved from spearmint and watermint. However, peppermint has been around so long its genealogy is obscure. It has been reported as a stewing herb by ancient Hebrews and it has been found in 3000 year old Egyptian tombs. 2000 years ago the Japanese cultivated peppermint as a source of menthol.

Peppermint is a primary ingredient in remedies of many cultures used in the relief of gastrointestinal disorders, headaches, and local aches and pains. Because of its bright, pungent flavor, peppermint is often used to mask the unpleasant taste of various medicines.

Peppermint Tea Bath Water

2010-08-17T11:34:00.001-04:00

An interesting and tingling way to use peppermint is to place a handful of peppermint leaves or several peppermint teabags in your bath water which will lower your body temperature - perfect for cooling fevered skin or after working on a hot summer’s day.

Brew 2 cups of our Peppermint Tea and add to your bath water on a hot summer day for a cooling effect.

Chilling out with warm teas by Zhang Qian

2010-08-16T15:07:00.000-04:00

Chilling out with warm teas by Zhang Qian

GREEN tea, oolong tea and black tea help you rehydrate in summer and improve your health. DIY healthy teas can be made with roses, honeysuckle, cork silk, hawthorn and other herbs.

Restoring water lost through sweating and restoring the internal energy balance are essential in summer, and traditional teas - green, white, black and oolong - are more effective than sodas and ice cream in really cooling down.

The teas you can make yourself that are good for hydration include green tea and honeysuckle; lotus and hawthorn; gouqi (wolfberry) and bitter cucumber; and rose and corn silk are among many healthy teas.

Hydrating teas, especially white (which is less processed green tea) and green, are famously rich in antioxidants and other nutrients; oolong and black also have benefits.

Traditional Chinese medicine uses tea as medical reinforcement that helps balance energy inside the body.

The Many Uses of Peppermint Tea

2010-08-15T10:13:00.001-04:00

Peppermint is an herb and peppermint tea contains no caffeine. Quite often peppermint is consumed after meals as the oils stimulate digestion. Additionally, it sweetens the breath and many believe it helps heartburn, stomach ache and nausea.

Peppermint tea is refreshing to sip after a stressful day, the aroma allows one to refocus.

The Purest Peppermint

2010-08-13T09:10:00.002-04:00

The best peppermint comes from the northwestern United States. The pure, moist mountain air of the spring and early summer growing season gives this peppermint some of the highest oil counts of any member of the mint family. Generally (dependent upon weather patterns) the second cut (takes place during mid/end August) is the most flavorful, coolest and most pungent, (literally takes your breath away and makes your eyes water).

Our Peppermint Herbal Tea is not for the faint of heart.

The Perfect Cup of Lemongrass Tea

2010-08-11T12:40:00.001-04:00

Steep your Lemongrass teabags 3-7 minutes in freshly boiled water. Add lemon, sugar or honey to taste.

The Many Uses of Lemongrass

2010-08-09T13:34:00.001-04:00

Lemongrass has a myriad of uses, from a culinary ingredient to medicinal folk remedies. The most prolific of which is in Thai cuisine and culture.

Lemongrass is often made into an herbal infusion alone, or combined with black tea for a lemony profile without the tangy flavor.

Lemongrass Facts

2010-08-07T14:22:00.001-04:00

Open a packet of lemongrass, (Latin: Cymbopogon flexuosus) and inhale its subtle yet complex aroma. This perennial herb, native to Southeast Asia is noted for its lemony scent and ginger undertones. Its lemon character is due to a high concentration of citral, its main biological component.

Our Lemongrass Tea is a delicious way to enjoy this Asian herb.

The Perfect Cup of Rooibos

2010-08-05T10:37:00.001-04:00

Rooibos teabags can be steeped for 3-7 minutes in freshly boiled water. Serve in a warmed cup.

Rooibos takes milk well.

Harvesting Rooibos

2010-08-03T11:32:00.001-04:00

Rooibos seeds are planted during February and March. They are tended for 18 months after which they are harvested. Cut Rooibos is bound and milled to a uniform length then bruised between rollers to trigger the fermentation process, which results in the characteristic flavor and sweet aroma.

The Story of Rooibos Tea

2010-08-01T08:28:00.001-04:00

The story of Rooibos Tea starts around the turn of the century in South Africa’s beautiful Cedarberg region. It was the locals of the area who first discovered that the fine needle like leaves of the wild “Aspalathus Linearis” plant made a tasty aromatic tea.

It was they who first harvested the plants, chopped them with axes and bruised them with hammers leaving them to ferment before drying in the sun. Rooibos is a herb that contains no caffeine.

Those that consume Rooibos have claimed that it has a soothing effect on headaches, disturbed sleeping patterns and digestive problems.

The Perfect Cup of Chamomile Tea

2010-07-29T11:24:00.002-04:00

Chamomile tea should be steeped 3-7 minutes in freshly boiled water.

Chamomile Tea is best served with a good book and a warm quilt. Warning, you may not make it to the end of the book.

Chamomile in Children's Books

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The first reference to Chamomile in literature appeared in the children's tale, Peter Rabbit, by Beatrix Potter. After a stressful day escaping the farmer, Peter's mother soothed him with a damp cloth soaked in Chamomile tea.

If you have a rough day, perhaps being chased by farmers, try Peter's remedy and settle down with a hot cup of Chamomile. Chamomile Tea is a true herbal infusion made from the Chamomile plant alone with no added tea leaves or other ingredients. It's flowery flavor is naturally caffeine free.

Chamomile Culture in France

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Essential oils in the flowers produce a soothing pleasant aroma and a fruity character. In some parts of Europe, particularly southern France, chamomile plants have been strewn on floors or pathways to give the area a good scent. Chamomile can be made into a pleasant aromatic tea which is slightly bitter but with a fruity flavor.

Chamomile Tea is known for its soothing effects; sometimes it's called "bedtime tea".

Chamomile Facts

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Chamomile grows throughout Europe, Eastern Asia, North Africa, and North and South America. The daisy-like Chamomile flower grows wild across four continents. The finest Chamomile is cultivated in Egypt.

Try a soothing cup of our Chamomile Herbal Tea.

Peppermint Tea Facts

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The best peppermint comes from the northwestern United States. The pure, moist mountain air of the spring and early summer growing season gives this peppermint some of the highest volatile oil counts of any member of the mint family. Generally (dependent upon weather patterns) the second cut (takes place during mid/end August) is the most flavorful, coolest and most pungent, (literally takes your breath away and makes your eyes water).

The Story of Wild Blackberry Tea

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According to one folklore story, Blackberry was once a tree that grew straight and tall. He was popular with the animals and lived in peace for a long time. As time went on, Blackberry became less and less friendly. He became mean. He would grab any animal that walked by and squeeze the animal with his prickly arms. He killed many animals. The ground around him became rich with all of the bones of the animals he trapped. Blackberry grew taller and stronger with such good soil.

The animals got very upset. They told the wolf, Spelyi, what Blackberry was doing. Spelyi thought about the problem and came up with a solution. He saw a tall fir tree growing near Blackberry. Spelyi took a club, climbed to the top of the fir tree and pounded Blackberry's branches until they all fell to the ground. Even to this day, Blackberry grows down on the ground where he cannot hurt the animals of the forest.

Our Wild Blackberry Tea tastes like sun ripened blackberries on a summer day.

Peppermint Tea for Your Bath Water

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Tea is a completely natural product that you can add to your bath water to help nourish your skin. The Japanese have enjoyed tea baths for centuries. Tea extract can be found in an increasing array of bath and beauty products, but why run to the store when you can enjoy a relaxing tea bath at home in minutes.

You can use your favorite flavor of Kungaloosh tea to use in your bath water, but we recommend using Peppermint Tea during summer afternoons for a cooling effect. When warm water comes in contact with your skin, your pores open up, allowing more of the "good stuff" from tea to enter your body. Peppermint is known to have one of the strongest aromas, making it a perfect addition to your bath water.

Peppermint Tea for Bath Water:

Simply brew 5-10 peppermint teabags, depending on strength desired. Let steep for at least seven minutes.
Dispose of teabags and add tea to your bath water
Enjoy whenever the mood strikes you!

Wild Blackberry Facts

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Wild blackberries are widespread throughout Europe and the Americas. The plants grow on spikey canes that droop lower to the ground as it grows. When the tip of the cane touches the ground, a new plant stems from the tip and grows roots. There are many folklore stories from different cultures that explain the way the plant grows.

Try our Wild Blackberry Tea for that sun ripened blackberry taste.

The Perfect Cup of Raspberry Tea

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Our Raspberry Tea is a smooth cup of Ceylon with the tartness of a ripe raspberry.

Steep your teabag 3-5 minutes in boiling water.

Add sugar or honey to taste. Pour fresh cream into your cup for an even smoother character. For extra tartness, add freshly squeezed lemon juice.

Raspberry Tea

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Raspberries are an ancient berry that have been prized for millennia. Their gorgeous jewel-like forms hold a juicy sweet tartness that is delicious in everything from ice cream, pie, and of course, Raspberry Tea!

The Perfect Cup of Chocolate Chip Mint Tea

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Our Chocolate Chip Mint Tea is a creamy cup of ceylon tea with natural chocolate and mint flavors.

Steep your teabag 3-5 minutes in boiling water.

Indulge guilt-free by adding fresh cream and sugar for a true dessert tea taste.

Children's Tea

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Our Chocolate Chip Mint Tea is naturally flavored premium Ceylon tea that will remind you of cherished childhood memories of eating Chocolate Chip Mint ice cream.

It makes a great flavor of tea to introduce to your children. Who wouldn't love a cup of tea that tasted like their favorite ice cream? It is a healthy treat your whole family will love!

Celebrate Chocolate Mint Day!

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According to the National Confectioners Association, February 19th is Chocolate Mint Day. We couldn't resist celebrating with our Chocolate Chip Mint Tea. Here at Kungaloosh, we drink it multiple times a week! There is something about that creamy, cool and sweet sensation of pairing chocolate with fresh mint that takes you back on memory lane.

With fresh milk or cream, and a lump or two of sugar, you'll have all the flavor of chocolate mint ice cream with just a pinch of calories. We hope you'll enjoy celebrating Chocolate Mint Day several days of the year.

The Perfect Cup of Vanilla Cream Tea

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Steep your teabag in boiling water for 2-5 minutes. The longer the steep, the richer the flavor.

Vanilla Cream Tea has an excellent creamy character on its own, but for extra indulgence add a splash or two of fresh chilled cream and a couple cubes of sugar.

Nutrient Rich Rooibos

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Brewed Rooibos Tea is filled with nutrients. A serving contains more than a milligram of potassium, calcium, magnesium and sodium. Furthermore it contains iron, zinc, fluoride and manganese.

Vanilla Cream Tea

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Vanilla Cream Tea is designed for special occasions as well as being a dessert tea – but most drink it all the time because its taste is so delectable. In folk lore, vanilla is said to have 'magical' properties in that calm the nerves and lift the spirit as well as allegedly improving the romantic aspect of one's life.

Vanilla Cream tastes like fine French vanilla ice cream. This all natural cup of tea is the crowning jewel of mother nature's sweet touch. Combine the exotic character of vanilla with a velvet cream taste!

The Perfect Cup of Passion Fruit Tea

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Passion Fruit Tea makes a fine hot beverage or a fruity cold refresher.

Pour freshly boiled water over the teabag and steep for 3-7 minutes.

For iced tea use 6 Passion Fruit teabags and pour a quart of boiling water over them. Allow them to steep for 5-10 minutes then remove the teabags and pour the mixture over ice. Top of the pitcher with cold water and more ice.

High quality iced teas will often have a cloudy appearance. This is normal, and a good indicator of quality black tea.

The Unique Flavor of Passion Fruit Tea

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The flavor of Passion Fruit Tea is unique. It has a musky guava-like character with a slightly acidic profile ranging from sweet to tart depending on the time picked. This profile makes it a perfect match with the astringency of our Ceylon tea. Fantastic hot or cold, this is one tea you’ll want to savor again and again.

The Story of Passion Fruit Tea

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While you might be inclined to believe that Passion Fruit (Latin: Passiflora edulis) gets its name from its passion inducing flavor, you would be very wrong. Rather than being named by an amorous botanist, the fruit was given its name by Jesuit priests in Brazil sometime in the 1700’s.

The Jesuits who found the fruit growing in abundance there felt that the crown shaped flowers of the fruit, reminded them of the crown of thorns worn by Jesus before he was crucified, an event known as the Passion of Christ. During colonial times, as Jesuits traveled throughout South and North America, they brought the fruit with them and planted the seeds in the gardens of their missions. In fact the Jesuits were probably the first people to cultivate them in California where Passion Fruits are now widely grown commercially.

Our Passion Fruit Tea is an adventure for the senses.

The Perfect Cup of Orange Spice Tea

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For a perfect cup of Orange Spice Tea, steep your teabag 2-5 minutes in boiling water. This brew will look extra bright and copper colored due to the natural orange oil.

Add sugar or honey to taste. For extra depth, add lemon. To cut some of the tartness of the natural citrus flavor, add cream.

Orange Spice Tea

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Orange Spice Tea starts with luxury decaffeinated Ceylon tea blended with natural dried orange, freeze dried orange, cinnamon pieces, lemon balm, lime leaves and natural flavors. The symphony of citrus notes and spices creates an intensely refreshing tea experience.

This citrus tea is not your average flat orange monotone flavor. If you love the warm flavor characters of spiced apple cider or the crispness of lemons and grapefruit, you will find these flavors in this tea.

This spiced tea is also great iced. For a gallon of Orange Spice iced tea simply steep 10 Orange Spice teabags in a quart of boiling water for 2-7 minutes depending on desired strength.

Wild Blackberry Facts

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Wild blackberries are widespread throughout Europe and the Americas. The plants grow on spiky canes that droop lower to the ground as it grows. When the tip of the cane touches the ground, a new plant stems from the tip and grows roots. There are many folklore stories from different cultures that explain the way the plant grows.

Try our Wild Blackberry Tea for that sun ripened fresh blackberry flavor.

The Perfect Cup of Icewine Tea

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Niagara Icewine Tea makes a fine hot beverage or a fruity cold refresher.

Pour freshly boiled water over the teabag and steep for 3-7 minutes.

For iced tea use 6 Icewine teabags and pour a quart of boiling water over them. Allow them to steep for 5-10 minutes then remove the teabags and pour the mixture over ice. Top of the pitcher with cold water and more ice.

High quality iced teas will often have a cloudy appearance. This is normal, and a good indicator of quality black and white tea.

The Flavor with the most Difficult Production

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Icewine is difficult to produce. The grapes have to be naturally frozen at a specific temperature for a certain amount of time. Not only do the grapes have to withstand the elements, but crows and other birds find Vidal grapes particularly tasty. After the ‘fight’ with the elements and birds, the grapes go through weeks of fermentation followed by a few months of barrel aging.

Our Niagara Icewine Tea is equally delicious as it is complex, hence it is always in demand!

Strict Harvesting Regulations Lead to a Rich Brew

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The rules of true icewine (governed in Canada by the Vintners Quality Alliance) state that the grapes must be naturally frozen – no artificial freezing allowed. Icewine is typically made of Vidal (a cross between European and North American white grapes). Normally used to produce a table wine, Vidal yields well. It also has a relatively thick skin enabling the grape clusters to withstand the elements better.

Our Niagara Icewine Tea captures the true character of this prized wine.

Two Ways to Celebrate National Iced Tea Day

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Brand new special on our new flavor, Orange Cranberry Tea. Use Coupon Code: SWEETTART at checkout to receive 25% off any size, any quantity of this flavor. Orange Cranberry makes a great glass of tangy iced tea.

Also, today is the last day for our Father's Day Super Sampler special. Use coupon code: TYDAD for 30% off all Super Samplers.

Whether you try an Iced Tea Super Sampler, or brew Orange Cranberry iced tea, be sure to treat yourself to a cup during National Iced Tea Day (today!).

The Lingering Sweetness of Niagara Icewine

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Niagara Icewine Tea is the nectar of winter. Icewine is produced when the grape is frozen solid on the vine and harvested at a maximum temperature of -10 deg Celsius. The frozen grapes that make up icewine are then pressed and the resultant nectar exudes aromas of apricot and honey with a fine overall balance between fruit flavors, sweetness and acidity. Icewine ends up a golden color, or deep rich amber and has a very sweet taste. The flavor has a quinching depth, with a lingering sweetness that will hold any tea drinker's attention.

Niagara Icewine Tea

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Our Niagara Icewine Tea begins with young white tea leaves, picked early in the season. Combined with black tea, freeze dried grapes and Ontario Icewine, it's a unique blend of fruity flavor that requires particular cooperation from Mother Earth.

The Perfect Cup of Karma Kream Chai Tea

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For a perfect cup of Karma Kream Chai Tea, bring freshly drawn cold water to a rolling boil.

Place 1 heaping teaspoon or one teabag of tea for each cup into the teapot. Pour the boiling water into the teapot.

Cover and let steep for 5-10 minutes (for true ‘Chai’ steep at least 7 minutes).

While the tea is brewing prepare your cup to receive the chai – put 2 teaspoons of sugar in the cup and add milk (about 20%) of the cup’s volume.

When the chai is ready – pour into your cup.

Chai Wallah Tea Culture

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Across India, Chai-sellers, known as Chai Wallahs, sell their concoctions at roadside stalls, train stations, anywhere you can think of. The tea is served in small clay cups known as chullarhs that are smashed on the ground once the tea is finished.

Our signature Karma Kream Chai Tea is a complex blend of premium Indian spices, just like you would get at a real Chai Wallah stand. Clay cup smashing is optional!

Traditional Chai Tea

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Traditional Indian chai is a heady mix of spice and tea. Chai recipes are handed down from generation to generation the way westerners pass on grandma’s apple pie recipe. The tea is traditionally brewed by boiling milk, adding good thick black tea, various spices and then boiling it again. The resulting mixture is thick, spicy and incredibly full-bodied.

Try our signature Karma Kream Chai Tea.

NEW Flavor - Orange Cranberry

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Orange Cranberry is a traditional blend of black tea with natural flavors of oranges and cranberries. It is one of those flavors that will quinch your thirst. Orange Cranberry Tea is delicious hot or iced.

Our Signature Chai Tea

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Karma Kream is our signature chai, a spiced blend from fine Sri Lankan Orange Pekoe with a bevy of spices including Cardamom, Cloves, Coriander, Cumin Seed, Sweet cumin seeds, Curry leaves, Lemongrass, Rampe leaves, Cinnamon, and Aniseed.

Brewing your chai takes practice, because of the subtleties in flavor. Find your perfect cup by experimenting with different steeping times and sugar quantities.

Jasmine Green Tea Brewing Tips

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Our high quality green teas, such as Jasmine Green, unlock their rich flavor through a teabag steep period between 30 seconds and 3 minutes long in very hot, but not boiling water.

Premium green teas will become bitter if left to steep in water that is too hot or for a longer period of time.

To keep your cup of tea warmer for a longer period of time, let hot water rest in the cup for a few seconds prior to serving the tea. Discard the hot water and then serve the tea immediately.

NEW Fun Flavor - Bumble Fruit Tea

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Our Bumble Fruit Tea is a loose leaf infusion of fruits, leaves and flowers that bumble bees love. It has a sweet, floral, slightly zingy taste that will wake up your tastebuds!

Use coupon code: BUMBLETEA at checkout to receive 25% off all of your bumble fruit tea (limit 4 bags per customer). This coupon code cannot be combined with others, and expires on Tuesday, June 1st, 2010.

Jasmine Flower Folklore

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Curiously, this aromatic jasmine flower only blooms at night. There is an Indian myth that attempts to explain the phenomenon.

Many years ago an Indian Princess fell in love with Surya-Deva, the god of the sun. Everyday, she would go out to the royal garden and tend to all the flowers and plants so Surya-Deva would have somewhere beautiful to send his rays. One day, he descended from heaven to visit the girl. Rather than offer her his heart, the god rejected the girl’s love and ascended back into the sky. The princess was heart broken. Her family, try as they might couldn’t console the poor girl - even her garden gave her no more pleasure. Finally she took her own life. Her family was distraught.

In traditional Indian custom, the girl’s body was cremated shortly afterward. Her parents, wishing their daughter’s spirit be nearby, scattered the ashes throughout the garden. Over the next few weeks, they witnessed a miracle. From the ashes, a beautiful new flowering plant began to grow, with a scent as sweet as her heart. Since the sun god was responsible for the girl’s death, the jasmine flowers only blossom at night.

A cup of hot Jasmine Green Tea is delicious to sip at night underneath the stars.

Jasmine Green Tea

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Our Jasmine Green Tea is a floral indulgence of premium Chinese green tea and jasmine petals. The best jasmine flowers become available in early May in Fujian province. During this time the aroma in the fields of jasmine can be intoxicating and probably one of the most memorable scents to which you could be exposed. It is when these flowers become available that they are used to scent green tea.

Our Jasmine Green Tea not only smells like freshly plucked jasmine petals, but it also carries a delicately sweet floral taste.

Jasmine Flowers in Tea Culture

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Our Jasmine Green Tea is infused with real jasmine, which grows wild throughout many parts of the Himalayas, India and China. From very early times, the people living in these areas have always considered the flower to be sacred and associated it with love and devotion.

In India jasmine flowers are considered the sacred flower of the god of love, Kama. The ancients considered the flower an aphrodisiac, hence the term Kama-Sutra.

The Perfect Cup of Monk's Blend

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This unique blend is excellent as a sweet after dinner tea.

Steep your Monk's Blend teabag 3-5 minutes in boiling water.

Add cream, sugar or honey to taste.

The Story of Monk's Blend Tea

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A mysterious blend, it is a delicious mixture of grenadine and vanilla. Perhaps first created by Tibetan monks – infused with universal life energy, this tea is a perfect all day treat; sweet and toasty with a touch of dryness and a subtle bouquet.

Originally, it is believed that Monk's Blend Tea was developed by monks as a rare life’s desire. Humble monks saw tea as an acceptable luxury. Tea is an item that these monks considered good for the soul.

Franciscan monks used to drink this tea to keep them awake during long periods of meditation. It is fair to say that this is an ancient and harmonious blend, as it is also used by Buddhist and Taoist monks.

The Perfect Cup of Lizanne's Black Currant Tea

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Enjoy Lizanne's Black Currant tea by steeping one teabag for 3-7 minutes. Serve with milk or sugar to taste. Goes well as an after dinner tea.

Lizanne's Black Currant also makes a delicious fruity sweet iced tea.

The Story of Lizanne's Black Currant

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Lizanne's Black Currant derives its name from one of our first customers. A long time family friend, we sent Lizanne a few samples of different teas when we started our tea company back in November 2009. She instantly fell in love with Black Currant, telling us on Kungaloosh's Facebook page it was like "dessert in a cup".

Lizanne then proceeded to tell all of her Facebook friends and others on a website for work-from-home mommies. She told a few friends, whom told a few friends, and so on! Within two weeks we had tracked nearly 300 orders back to Lizanne and her circle of friends. She single handedly gave our little company the jump start it needed through the power of word-of-mouth.
How could we not show her our appreciation? Forever forward her favorite flavor will be known as Lizanne's Black Currant.

Cassis: History of Black Currant Tea

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Black Currant is also known as Cassis. It is both a propagated and wild grown berry which some claim originated in France. Cassis is a very popular beverage throughout Europe, known for being aromatic in smell and in taste. This particular aspect of Black Currant is very evident on this tea.

Black Currant gained notoriety in 1712 for its beneficial properties, which were published by the Abbot Bailly inferring that Black Currant was indeed an aphrodisiac and should be consumed with great care. On a hot summer day Black Currant tea quenches one’s thirst very well.

The Perfect Cup of Strawberry Tea

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Our Strawberry Herbal Tea is a smooth cup of ceylon with the tartness of a ripe strawberry.

Steep your teabag 3-5 minutes in boiling water.

Add sugar or honey to taste. Pour fresh cream into your cup for an even smoother character. For extra tartness, add freshly squeezed lemon juice.

Strawberry Tea: A Summer Favorite

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Strawberry Tea is a summer favorite, particularly over ice. Generally grown throughout the world, strawberries are known for being a delicious fruit. One might consider Florida as the red berry capital, whereas many would argue that Belgium is the main capital of the strawberry. In the 13th century, France used the strawberry for medicinal purposes being high in folic acid and vitamin C.

The strawberry was first cultivated in ancient Rome and said to be one of Nero’s favorite fruits. Thus it is of no surprise that strawberry tea is one of the most popular teas around today.