In honor of Mother's Day, we chatted with our (very opinionated) moms about their favorite tea habits, thoughts about tea in America, and what they want to see next from Alaya Tea.
While Hibiscus Flowers can certainly be had hot, they also make for a tangy and tart summer drink served cold or room temperature -- and are a fabulous ingredient in all kinds of other recipes including ice pops, granita, and more.
For a morning or afternoon pick-me-up, try Alaya's 5 minute masala chai recipe. It's a combination of a robust, CTC (Crush Tear Curl) black tea sourced from biodynamic farms in India's Northeast, and a spicy, organic ginger that is sourced from the gardens of the women who pluck our tea.
To incorporate chamomile flowers into your baking, simply infuse them into existing ingredients (like butter, milk, etc.) and then strain them out. The result is a natural, gentle sweetness with floral notes that pairs well with cakes, cookies and pastries.