Mango! Mango!

The "King of Fruit" as it is sometimes known, mangoes have been cultivated for centuries and is one of the most commonly consumed tropical fruits in the world!

Originally, mangoes have been grown in East India, Burma and the Andaman Islands around the 5th Century BCE, but are now cultivated in just about every corner of the globe!

Aside from being delicious and sweet, mangoes have long been associated with tranquility, harmony and peace in the eastern world. Legend has it that Buddha himself would often seek rest in a grove of mango trees. In some parts of India it was believed that mango trees were a sacred symbol of love and some even believed mango trees could grant wishes!

Even to this day Hindus hang fresh leaves from mango trees outside their doors during Ponggol, the Hindu New Year, as a blessing for peace in the New Year.

Mangoes are not only delicious and seen as a sign of peace and even love but they are also great for the health! Mangoes are high in antioxidants which may help prevent cancer. Mangoes are also high in vitamin A which promotes good eyesight and, with the help of vitamin C also found in mangoes, strengthens the immune system. Mangoes also contain many enzymes which may aid digestion. Not only that but mangoes when eaten and even used externally on the skin may improve the appearance and health of skin, specifically in helping clear pores and eliminate pimples.

Here at TeaZehri we think that mangoes are a symbol of all of the above; peace, love and health. Not to mention, they are undeniably delicious!

Want more mango in your life? We can help; we've got a mango tea that will suit any mango lover!

Our Mango Mango tea is a flavoured black tea that is blended with high quality Ceylon tea, mango pieces, lime leaves, calendula and sunflower petals, which lends this tea a delightfully sweet and sunny quality, perfect for brewing iced tea.

We also have our Ginger Mango flavoured black tea, for a bit of a kick to balance the sweetness of the mango. Blended with high quality Ceylon black tea, ginger and mango pieces, calendula and sunflower petals for very mild floral notes to round out the tea. Find our Mango Mango and Ginger Mango teas here.

Our Tropical Blue Mango tea is a flavoured green tea that is blended with Sencha green tea, that has been made to Japanese standards, pineapple pieces, mallow petals and natural mango flavours. This tea is perfect for you green tea lovers who also enjoy mango. Find this tea here.

For those that prefer non-caffeinated beverages we've got options for you too!

Our Misty Mango tea is a flavoured rooibos tea, blended with choice grade #1 Rooibos tea, mango and pineapple pieces, blackberry leaves and calendula petals. The rooibos lends a mildly sweet and malty base and the mango and pineapple give a tropical sweetness. This naturally caffeine free tea is great for everyone! Find this tea here.

And our Lemon Mango Montage Tisane tea is an especially great summer tea. Blended with apple, rosehip and lemon pieces, hibiscus petals and natural mango flavours. This tea is also naturally caffeine free and naturally sweetened by the fruit pieces in this blend, making it an excellent iced tea! Find it here.

Strawberries, Strawberries

Ah, strawberries, beautiful, juicy, vibrant and sweet. This classic and versatile summer fruit, is actually part of the rose family, and generally bloom somewhere between April and June (depending on how far north you are). This amazing fruit goes perfectly in everything from desserts to salads and of course tea!

The strawberry was once known as a symbol of Venus, the roman goddess of love, due to it's heart shape and vibrant red colour. For a time the Greeks banned the consumption of strawberries and other red fruits which led many to believe that the berries held some kind of great and mysterious power.

Although strawberries may not possess magical secrets or powers, they do contain antioxidants and phytochemicals that help to reduce joint inflammation. Strawberries are also said to help burn stored fat and aid weight loss, boost short term memory, ease inflammation, lower cardiovascular disease, counteract the aging process and promote bone and eye health. Not only that but strawberries are high in fiber and low in calories, a cup of strawberries contains only 54 calories!

Strawberries have also been considered by some to be an aphrodisiac, which is no surprise considering it's association with Venus, it's red colour, heart-like shape and it's connection to the rose family. There is even a legend that says if you find a double strawberry and break it in two with someone special, it will bring true love.

Fragaria Virginiana or Wild Strawberries, also known as Wood Strawberries - due to their propensity to grow in forests, although smaller than their commercially available counterparts, are considered to be more full-bodied in flavour. Wild strawberries are known to grow anywhere from forests to fields, lawns to stream-sides and riverbanks and even in roadside ditches! North American Natives even had many traditional and therapeutic uses for the wild variant of the fruit.

If you love strawberries, then you've come to the right place! We've got several delightful tea options that feature the bright red berry.

We have a Wild Strawberry flavoured black tea that is blended with high grown Ceylon black tea, papaya, strawberry (of course) and blackberry leaves. A classic blend of tea perfect iced or hot!

Our Florida Strawberry tea is a great option for those green tea drinkers who also love strawberries! Blended with Japanese Sencha green tea, papaya and strawberry, this fragrant tea is also another wonderful iced option but is great hot as well!

Strawberry Kiwi tisane tea is definitely the way to go during summer time. Apple, rosehip, kiwi, strawberry and hibiscus make for a vibrant and fragrant summery blend that is naturally sweet and caffeine free, which makes it great for everyone! You can't go wrong when its made hot, iced or even into popsicles!

Lastly our Lady Londonberry Lavender is a delightful flavoured black tea that combines the sweetness of strawberries with the aromatic and relaxing profile of lavender. A popular English tea choice.

White Chocolate Mousse

The first rumored occurrence of chocolate addiction is said to have been during the ancient Mayan civilization sometime around 400AD. The Mayans were the first to process the confection and called it 'xocoatl', from which the English term 'chocolate' is derived. Originally chocolate was consumed in beverage form, not solid form.

The invention of chocolate mousse is generally credited to Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, who was a famous French painter, noted lover of chocolate and fresh cream. Henri decided one day he was going to combine his favourite foods together with a bit of sugar and voilà! Chocolate mousse was born! However, it was Toulouse-Lautrec's friend, Aristide Bruant - also a chocolate lover, who gave him the idea to make a white chocolate version of his dessert invention. Toulouse agreed and thus a second mousse was made, White chocolate mousse!

Sweet, creamy, velvety, and of course chocolatey are words used to describe not only Toulouse-Lautrec's culinary inventions, but also our White Chocolate Mousse flavoured black tea! Blended with high grown Ceylon tea, real white chocolate pieces, cocoa butter, calendula and sunflower this tea is sure to please! An excellent choice as a dessert tea or just as a little pick me up during the day, you simply can't go wrong!