Rooibos & Honeybush: Herbs From South Africa
African Rooibos Rooibos (ROY-boss) is an indigenous herb of South Africa that is made from the fine needle-like leaves of the Aspalathus linearis plant. When the leaves are cut, bruised...
Tea Education
The Anatomy Of Chai
The Culture of Chai India ranks as the world's leading producer of tea, however more than 60 percent of what is produced remains within the country. Tea is India’s national...
Tea And Caffeine
Herbal Infusions and Caffeine All real tea comes from the Camellia sinensis plant, which contains caffeine. However, herbal infusions (often referred to as “herbal teas” or “tisanes”) are not true...
Types of Tea
Learn more about Stash's various types of tea (including the name of the tea plant it grows from) which includes black tea, green tea, oolong tea, white tea, pu-erh tea,...
Yerba Mate
About Yerba Mate Yerba maté (YER-bah MAH-tay) literally translates to “herb cup”. This highly caffeinated beverage is both refreshing and stimulating. Yerba maté has a unique spicy-sweet flavor that is strongly...
About Hibiscus
History Infused hibiscus is a universal beverage consumed both hot and cold throughout the world. Some refer to it as roselle, a common name for the hibiscus flower. Even the...
Tea Tasting Glossary
Tea tastings open you up to experiencing and describing your cup of tea in a new way. The complexities of tea are endless; from the appearance of the leaves, the...
A Brief History Of Tea
According to legend, tea originated in ancient China more than 5000 years ago. Emperor Shennong, who was a scientist and patron of the arts, dictated that all drinking water be...