Infusions

Chamomile blossoms make a mellow and relaxing infusion with a delicate apple-like fragrance. It is widely used for its medicinal benefits, including preventing colds and gently aiding sleep.

Cloves and plums are the glorious flavours in this fruit infusion. Slices of plum together with Hibiscus flowers, apple pieces, cloves and a hint of ginger makes this a rich and fruity Christmas blend.

Hibiscus makes a classic tangy infusion with natural hints of acidic fruits like cranberry and redcurrant. It has the most amazing gorgeous deep rose pink colour.

This organic infusion is made from the leaves of the manuka tree, the native "tea tree" of New Zealand, combined with a very refreshing peppermint. Manuka is renowned for its health benefits and has become extremely popular in the form of manuka honey. This infusion has a strong peppermint flavour with a subtle fragrance reminiscent of walking through a New Zealand manuka forest.

Mate is the national drink of Argentina. Made from the leaves of the Yerba-maté plant (Ilex paraguariensis) great ceremony is taken in its preparation. This varies from region to region and to personal taste. The infusion has a strong aromatic green tea-like taste with hints of tobacco and oak flavours.

A cut leaf mint infusion from Morocco with an alluring spearmint fragrance and flavour. The Moroccan mint leaves are picked and dried whole, sealing in the essential flavours.

This blend of rooibos, lime blossoms and honeybush is a naturally sweet drink created specifically for the evening, to encourage sleep. It has a relaxing fragrance and mellow taste.

A kaleidoscopic of flavours erupt from this infusion. The scent is lead by the orange rind and refreshing rooibos. The magic comes with the flavour - the pistachios and pink pepper corns, together with a hint of coriander, create a taste reminiscent of freshly baked orange biscuits.

This is a excellent full bodied rooibos produced in South Africa. It is deep red in colour and has a refreshingly tangy taste. In Africa it is common to drink rooibos with both milk and sugar, whereas in Europe it is popular to savour it alone. Whichever way you prefer, this is a delightful drink.

Lemon Verbena is a very popular infusion in the south of France. It has a marvellous, refreshing, lemon flavour without the harsh acidity of real lemon. It is a gorgeous, vivid, green and brings to mind freshly cut lemons and Sundays in the garden.