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Inspiration: Gambian Wonjo | Hibiscus • Apple • Spearmint • Vanilla flavoring • Strawberry flavoring • Caffeine-free Wonjo - the fruity, minty, hibiscus drink from Gambia - inspired this refreshing tea blend, which we recommend you sweeten and sip over ice. The tartness of hibiscus is soothed by a cool spearmint and enlivened soft notes of strawberry and vanilla. Stay Fresh is the caffeine-free blend should be your go-to drink for the Summer.   Historical and Cultural Context: Wonjo is made from the flower of roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa), a hibiscus native to West Africa; it is usually served cold and is consumed both during daily life and on special occasions. While called wonjo in Gambia (the local name for the plant it is made from), it is also known as sobolo, bissap, zobo, and karkadé in other parts of Africa. The plant is used in many foods and drinks and also has medicinal uses. It was introduced to Brazil by enslaved Africans in the 1600s and spread throughout Latin America in aguas frescas such as "agua de Jamaica". Hibiscus tea earned a prominent position in American soul food, where it is one of the beverages known as "red drink". Variations of the drink are also consumed in Italy and Southeast Asia. Ingredients: Hibiscus, Apple, Spearmint, Vanilla flavoring, Strawberry flavoring Caffeine-free

Inspiration: Dominican Batido de Mango | Moringa • Apple • Ginger • Lime • Mango Flavoring • Passionfruit flavoring • Caffeine-free   Nothing says "tropical" like a cold mango drink; the Dominican Republic does it best with Batido de Mango, a creamy beverage made rich by evaporated/condensed milk and even more dairy, if you please. Let That Mango interprets this classic into an iced tea, accentuating the sweetness of mango with punchy notes from ginger, lime and passionfruit. Adjust the flavor with a sweetener and milk of your choice.   Historical and Cultural Context: The first Africans arrived in the present-day Dominican Republic in the early 1500s. Ladinos, as they were called, were Christian, Spanish-speaking Africans; some were enslaved and others were freemen, and this group became the first African diaspora community in the western hemisphere. The country was the site of the earliest-recorded slave revolt in the Americas, when about 20 Wolof Muslims (from present-day Senegal, Gambia, and Mauritania) rose against a sugar plantation owner, the son of Christopher Columbus.  Former enslaved Africans, referred to as "maroons", formed communities isolated from the sugar plantations and intermixed with the indigenous Taíno people, creating a new and unique culture. This influence can be seen in Dominican cultural innovations such as merengue music, which traditionally combines instruments of African, Taíno, and Spanish origin. Batidos, a cultural staple in today's Dominican Republic, also known as licuados, are popular Caribbean beverages similar to a fruit milkshake. Ingredients: Moringa, Apple, Ginger, Lime, Mango Flavoring, Passionfruit flavoring Caffeine-free

Inspiration: Puerto Rican Piña Colada | Moringa • Coconut • Apple • Pineapple • Vanilla flavoring • Rum flavoring • Caffeine-free   What’s the Tea? is the alcohol-free interpretation of the sweet, tropical delight that is the Piña Colada of Puerto Rico. The familiar creamy coconut, sweet pineapple and warm rum flavors are further rounded out by a hint of vanilla, and sit on a healthy base of the famous Moringa tea. Enjoy on ice with a sweetener and coconut milk or cream. (Hot tip: best to avoid adding dairy, as you run the risk of curdling when interacting with pineapple).   Historical and Cultural Context: The first Africans to set foot on Puerto Rico were free men, conquistadors under Juan Ponce de León, in 1509; West and Central Africa has influenced Puerto Rican culture since. Puerto Rican Spanish contains words originating from Kongo. Bomba music, rooted in Ghana, was created on Puerto Rican sugar plantations. African influence can be seen in Puerto Rico's culinary tradition - mofongo, for example, is partially based on the West African dish fufu. The origin of the piña colada, Puerto Rico's national drink, is controversial - at least three bartenders claim to have invented it, while legend says it was created by a Puerto Rican pirate. Here, the cocktail flavors are paired with moringa, a plant (Moringa oleifera) cultivated both in Africa and the Caribbean. Ingredients: Moringa, Coconut, Apple, Pineapple, Vanilla flavoring, Rum flavoring. Caffeine-free

Origin: South Africa | Pure rooibos • Single Origin • Caffeine-free   RooiBoss-Up is a single-origin rooibos rooted in the everyday tea culture of South Africa, where this resilient plant has been brewed for generations. Its honey-like, warm, gentle spice allow for a versatile flavor profile, making it a staple in South African households; caffeine-free and served hot according to individual preferences - with or without milk, sweetened or plain.  Historical and Cultural Context: Aspalathus linearis, or rooibos, is a plant that grows exclusively in coastal South Africa. The name “rooibos” means “red bush” in Afrikaans, as its leaves oxidize and turn red, and rooibos tea is occasionally called “redbush tea” outside of Africa. It has been harvested by the region’s indigenous Khoi and San peoples for thousands of years for its medicinal properties. Despite this, they were not formally recognized for their knowledge and contributions toward rooibos tea until 2018.   Ingredients:100% pure South African rooibosCaffeine-free. All natural.

Inspiration: Ghanaian Sobolo | Hibiscus • Apple • Ginger • Cinnamon • Cardamom • Clove • Pineapple • Red Peppercorn • Lime Flavoring Rhythm & Brews is inspired by Ghana and the tradition of sobolo—a hibiscus-based drink brewed with ginger, spices, citrus, and fruit, enjoyed hot or iced. Our blend replaces the West African spices with cinnamon, cardamom, clove, and red peppercorn, which provide a warmth that partners well with zingy ginger. The sweetness of the fruit and slight tartness of hibiscus make this a complex yet well rounded drink, one you can sip on to unwind late at night or to liven up your day. Enjoy this with a sweetener of your choice, preferably over ice.   Cultural and Historical Context: Sobolo is one of the hibiscus-based teas of West Africa, alongside the similar bissap, zobo, and wonjo, as they are called in other parts of the region (or sorrel in the Caribbean), the beverage family that would inspire the creation of the "red drink" of African-American culture. Sobolo tends to be spicier than its cousins, flavored with plenty of West Africa-endemic spices such as hwentia. One of the most popular beverages in Ghana, it is frequently sold by street vendors and served at events including weddings and funerals. Ingredients:Hibiscus, Apple, Ginger, Cinnamon, Cardamom, Clove, Pineapple, Red Peppercorn, Lime Flavoring

Origin: Ancient Egypt | Chamomile • Spearmint • Lemon Verbena • Lavender • Caffeine-free   We're taking it way back to ancient Egypt, who didn't stop at giving the world pyramids and hieroglyphics, but chamomile, too! The soft floral notes of the chamomile are further accentuated by lavender, with a hint of freshness from the spearmint and soothing lemon flavor from the verbena. A bedtime must-have, enjoy hot and with an optional sweetener.   Cultural and Historical Context: The chamomiles are several species of flowers from the daisy family. The word “chamomile” comes from the Greek words meaning “earth apple”, describing the low-growing plant with an apple-like scent. Known the world over for centuries as a soothing beverage, chamomile tea was likely first made in ancient Egypt. Egyptians considered chamomile to be a gift from the gods; pharaohs wore chamomile patterns in life and were anointed in its oil in death. Chamomile appears in the poetry of William Shakespeare, the paintings of Vincent van Gogh, and Eastern European folk tales, and cultures across Europe, Asia, and the Americas have prescribed it for medicinal purposes.    Ingredients: Chamomile, Spearmint, Lemon Verbena and Lavender. Caffeine-free.