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Its naturally low tannin content means its smooth and impossible to overbrew, making it a perfect foundation for the aromatic bouquet of our spice blend. Fresh ginger provides a fiery zest; black peppercorn and cardamom add a toasty savoriness; Saigon cinnamon and clove a robust sweetness. Together, our Red Chai lives up to its name in color and heat, brewed to warm and soothe to one’s content. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tier 1","offers":[{"title":"50g Retail Package","offer_id":43180628803807,"sku":"redch_herba_tier1_00050","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"250g","offer_id":43113570173151,"sku":"redch_herba_tier1_00250","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0113\/8897\/7216\/files\/REDCHAI7596.jpg?v=1706301949"},{"product_id":"rosella","title":"Rosella","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan id=\"m_6619492185695957179gmail-docs-internal-guid-eb68dca8-7fff-4809-b766-03c37fc218dd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRosella, one of many names known of hibiscus, is internationally celebrated as an herbal infusion due to its sweet-tart, ruby brew. Refreshing with a cranberry-like fruitiness, hibiscus is the spotlight of our first iced tea blend. Lemongrass balances its tanginess with citrus zest while licorice root adds a light, clean sweetness. 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Infused together with the sparkling spice of Sichuan peppercorns and citrusy herbaceousness of lemongrass, Saigon is a botanical blend to awaken the senses. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tier 1","offers":[{"title":"50g Retail Package","offer_id":43180628541663,"sku":"saigo_herba_tier1_00050","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"250g","offer_id":43113570500831,"sku":"saigo_herba_tier1_00250","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0113\/8897\/7216\/files\/SAIGON7565.jpg?v=1706302085"},{"product_id":"malabar","title":"Malabar","description":"\u003cp\u003eOff the Malabar coast in Kerala, India, originates the Tellicherry, the largest size of a dried black peppercorn. Intensely fragrant with a citrus-peel, resin-like savoriness, their dark profile is a frequent ingredient to the region’s tonic recipes. Combined together with turmeric, ginger, lemongrass, and licorice root, this earthy, piquant, and mildly sweet blend brews a brilliant gold liquor. Our most popular herbal tonic is a cup restorative to mind, body, and soul.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tier 1","offers":[{"title":"50g Retail Package","offer_id":43180628443359,"sku":"malab_herba_tier1_00050","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"250g","offer_id":43113570631903,"sku":"malab_herba_tier1_00250","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0113\/8897\/7216\/files\/MALABAR7575.jpg?v=1706301725"},{"product_id":"sunstone","title":"Sunstone","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether gazing through the red cliffs of a canyon, or lost in a forest of towering grey stones, the sun’s radiance and warmth finds you. 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