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Find something inspiring among our catalog of recipes for tea drinks, cocktails, food and more.

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Guayusa & Yerba Mate

Plants from the holly genus, Ilex, including guayusa, yerba mate and yaupon contain not only caffeine, but caffeine-related compounds like theobromine.
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Aromatic Schisandra Decoction

A wonderful recipe for a simple, yet potent at-home decoction calls for fresh and dried rosemary and a variety of citrus. You can get creative with a wide variety of fresh or dried citrus like Meyer lemons, pink variegated lemons, and grapefruit.
Bartender stirring a mushroom white russian with ice in a rocks glass. The cream is swirling with the mushroom liqueur.

Mushroom White Russian

Mushroom White Russian: Russian Standard Vodka / Rishi Tea & Botanicals Mushroom Hero Liqueur / Coconut Cream
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Harvest Chai

Harvest Chai: Rasasvada Black Ginger / Oat Milk / Honey / Rishi Tea & Botanicals Pumpkin Saffron Chai / Cinnamon / Cocoa
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Saltea Watermelon

Saltea Watermelon: Tequila / Rishi Tea & Botanicals Moonlight Jasmine Watermelon Juice / Rhubarb Bitters / Grapefruit Quince Sparkling Botanicals by Rishi / Dehydrated Lime Wheel
a person holding a dandelion ginger Italian soda in a tulip glass with a straw towards the camera

Dandelion Ginger Italian Soda

Dandelion Ginger Italian Soda: Dandelion Ginger Sparkling Botanical / Ginger Syrup / Vanilla Ice Cream
Black Lemon Apple Cider

Black Lemon Apple Cider

Black Lemon Apple Cider: Apple Cider | Cinnamon-infused Agave Water | Black Lemon Sparkling Botanical | Cinnamon quill
Grapefruit Quince & Thyme in a tall glass with thyme as a garnish next to the Grapefruit Quince Sparkling Botanical can.

Grapefruit Quince & Thyme Spritz

Refreshing and herbaceous spritz with thyme-infused grapefruit juice and Grapefruit Quince & Thyme Spritz by Rishi.
Autumnal sparkling sangria in a wine glass garnished with orange wheels.

Autumnal Sparkling Sangria

Autumnal Sparkling Sangria: Pomegranate arils / Ginger syrup / Patagonia Maqui Sparkling Botanical / Dried Orange Wheels
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Hibiscus

Hibiscus SabdariffaHibiscus Sabdariffa, commonly known as Roselle, is a tropical plant with a rich history and diverse uses. Its origin can be traced back to Africa, specifically Sudan.
Flowering Schisandra Berry Spritz in a tall glass.

Flowering Schisandra Berry Spritz

Flowering Schisandra Berry Spritz: Rose-infused Pomegranate Juice / Schisandra Sparkling Botanical by Rishi
Make a Chai Latte at Home

Make a Chai Latte at Home

Chai tea is a festive and creative way to share joy with your family and friends. With a long history beginning in India, this spiced tea is pleasant and warming. Chai can be an element of comfort or an elaborate decadent treat.
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Phoenix Mountain Dancong – The Art of Tea Making

2020 is unquestionably the year of altered travel plans, rescheduling and cancellations. At Rishi Tea & Botanicals, we are fortunate to have amazing relationships with our tea farmers, which ensures we are able to access the same high quality and exceptional teas even during this chaotic time.
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Tokoname Clay

Tokoname was the location of one of the Six Ancient Kilns of Japan and is also famed for Buddhist and Shinto shrine statue artisans. Tokoname is often considered to be the sister city of Yixing.
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Grafting: A History & Comparison

Often, we draw comparisons between the worlds of tea and wine. From the similarities in wine varietals and tea cultivars, to tradition in preparation and processing, we find even more parallels in utilizing root stock to create heartier, healthier and more nuanced offerings from wine to tea. Though the idea of grafting is perhaps more spoken about in wine or other horticulture applications, in tea, we can utilize grafts to produce higher performing gardens.

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