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Assam Black tea is a black tea named after the region of its production: Assam, India; one of the only two areas in the world with native tea plants. Assam Black tea is one of the most recognized teas in the world, and is characterized by its rich body, briskness, malty flavor and strong, bright color.

Like all black teas, Assam Black tea is made from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant, but this type is a specific variety known as assamica. Unlike most highland tea varieties, Assam Black tea is grown at or near sea level. Assam Black tea is typically harvested twice, in a "first flush" and a "second flush," which produces leaves with a golden tip and a sweeter, full-bodied flavor.

Cinnamon Bark comes from a small evergreen tree that is native to Sri Lanka. Cinnamon is a pungent, sweet and hot spice that can warm and invigorates the body and support function of the respiratory and digestive systems. It can also help to promote circulation to the joints and support immune function.

Schisandra Berry is also referred to as “Wu Wei” or the “Five Flavors Herb” in Chinese. This ancient berry stimulates all five primary flavors – sweet, sour, salty, pungent and bitter.  It is thought by herbalists that by balancing the five flavors all the bodily functions also come into balance. Herbalists consider this berry to be a tonic that can help to support energy and vitality in the body.

Clove Buds are the aromatic dried flower buds of a tree in the Myrtle family. The English name clove derives from Latin clavus (nail), as the shape of the buds resembles small nails. Clove bud is widely used as a spice in ancient Asian herbal traditions. With a warming quality, clove supports circulation and digestion.

Not only is Black Pepper one of the most widely used culinary spices in the world, it also has a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine. A spicy herb that can help support digestion, it also supplies antioxidants, which can help to reduce free radicals. As a diuretic, black pepper can support water balance in the body.