Savoury vegetable teas
Fruit infusions are nothing new, but how does onion tea grab you? What about spinach, broccoli or beetroot? Inspired by the search for less sugary beverage options, veg-based infusions are gaining popularity. Mushroom tea, in particular, has a bevy of followers, though its purported health benefits aren’t proven. Nevertheless, we can appreciate the comforting properties of a brothy, midmorning beverage. California-based company Numi offers flavours that sound more like soup than tea. Think carrot curry, spinach chive, broccoli coriander, or tomato and mint. Gazpacho tea, anyone?
Fermented tea
No, we’re not talking about kombucha, but rather tea leaves that have undergone microbial fermentation. Also known as dark tea or post-fermented tea, it’s been made in China, Japan, Korea and Tibet for centuries, but is less widely available…
