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This category includes guides on steeping tea, blending tea and growing herbs for tea.  It also includes wellness information on which herbal teas best help with specific health problems.

Herbal teas can have medicinal properties for sure, but that doesn’t mean they need to taste medicinal!

Try some of these blends for health AND for flavor. Then grow a few of your own herbs with our guides and enjoy tea and herbal tea year-round.

Butterfly pea herbal tea on wood spoon and white board

The Ploughman’s Lunch: British Pub Food at Home

Quick Summary: A Ploughman’s Lunch is a traditional British cold meal of cheese, crusty bread, pickles, and accompaniments served in pubs across Britain. It pairs naturally with Builder’s Brew, a strong black tea brewed dark with milk. This guide covers traditional ingredients, the meal’s marketing-driven history, and brewing tips for the perfect accompanying tea. JUMP …

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Mexican Ponche Navideño: Christmas Punch

Looking for a hot drink to serve for the holiday season? This year, let’s skip the mulled wine and go for a warming classic from Mexico instead. Mexican ponche navideño is a traditional fruit punch bursting with comforting flavors and a spiced aroma that will make your home smell heavenly. Serve it like a tea …

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Cold Mexican Drinks for Hot Summer Days

I don’t know about you, but as I’m writing this, summer is in full swing and temperatures are blazing. I’ve been having non-stop cravings for icy cold, sweet drinks to cool me off for weeks. Luckily, many of our southern neighbors are used to things getting toasty during the summer months, so let’s take an …

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