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Strange Tea Flavors and Ways To Make Your Tea Better

What are the most interesting tea flavors you’ve had? Milk, sugar, honey, and lemon are common additions to your tea, but let’s put a spin on your cuppa, today. 

You might even be tempted to add a bit of ginger, fresh mint, or herbs to your tea. Still, that isn’t all that adventurous. 

What about salt or black pepper, instead? They might seem like strange tea flavors that make your face scrunch and your ears perk up — right? But, you might be pleasantly surprised by their flavor and benefits.

We are diving into some creative ingredients so you can put a spin on your ordinary cuppa. Add these interesting tea flavors to give your tea a little health boost, for the most part. One of these ingredients is just plain fun! 

1. Black Pepper — Boost Your Immunity

Black peppercorns on a wooden table as an interesting tea flavor to add to your tea.

      Do you like masala chai? If so, you’ve probably already had black pepper in your tea. 

      Black pepper can be used to add a little spice or kick to your tea. But, black pepper is also good for you. It’s been used as an herbal remedy for centuries, so why not add it to your tea every now and then?

      Use pepper as a remedy to help fight colds, help with weight loss, and support your overall health and wellness. Add pepper directly to your tea — any herbal tea or real tea will do. 

      Try this: Steep your green tea and stir in a teaspoon of freshly ground, super-fine black pepper. Enjoy a spicy immune-boosting treat full of interesting tea flavors. 

      2. Collagen — Replenish Your Youthful Glow

      Colorful collagen powder container with a spoonful of powdered collagen as an interesting tea flavor for your tea.

      Collagen is a protein that keeps your skin feeling smooth and soft in your youth. But when you get older, your loss of collagen creates wrinkles and loose, tired skin. 

      The good news is you can absorb collagen and re-introduce it to your body. It doesn’t have a strange tea flavor either: Add this tasteless supplement to your diet with your daily cup of tea.

      Simply mix the recommended amount of collagen into your tea — it’s as easy as that. This additive might not boast interesting tea flavors, but it’s a great way to get some extra wellness in your diet.
      Bonus: Collagen dissolves in both hot and cold teas. If you love iced tea you can stir it into your cold drink.

      3. Rum — Lift Your Spirits

      Thermos of Jagertee being poured into a white mug in the snow against a mountain background.

      Alcohol and tea? — yes, please! If you were wondering which one of these interesting tea flavors was the fun one, this is it!

      Jagertee is a Central European alcoholic tea punch. It’s everything you might want to help cheer you up in the middle of a brisk winter. It’s served at small outdoor stands in the colder months, especially at ski resorts — and it’s super popular with tourists in the area.

      Here’s the recipe: To make your own at home, start with one cup each of steeped plain black tea, spiced rum, plum brandy, red wine, and orange juice. Mix them with two lemon slices, two or three whole cloves, and a quarter of a cinnamon stick. 

      Bring your ingredients to a simmer on the stovetop and continue simmering for five minutes — then add sugar to taste. Cheers!

      4. Salt — Improve Your Flavor

      Pink salt in a white bowl and scattered on a wood board on top of a red and white linen.

      Talk about strange tea flavors: What about adding salt to your tea?

      When it comes to interesting tea flavors, you might be surprised to find out that adding a bit of salt to your boiling water can make your tea taste better. Your water needs minerals otherwise it will taste dull and flat — and if your water tastes dull and flat, so will your tea.

      Salt can block the sensors in your mouth that register bitter flavors — salt might make your tea taste sweeter, zesty, and less bitter. 

      How to boost your tea flavor: Just sprinkle a pinch into your boiled water and steep your tea as you normally would. That’s all there is to it — Enjoy!

      5. Unsalted Butter — Energize Your Morning

      Fresh butter bits as an interesting tea flavor in a teacup sitting on a wooden table.

      Maybe you aren’t a huge fan of eating breakfast first thing in the morning but you always have a cup of tea. That’s alright! We have an interesting tea flavor you can add: butter. 

      Butter may help with constipation and help you feel fuller for much longer. Butter makes your tea creamy and satisfying and it can also give you a boost of energy. Add it to plain tea, or switch out your milk and sugar for butter.  

      A small note of caution: When you add butter to your tea you want to start small — add only a teaspoon of quality unsalted butter. Your body probably isn’t used to drinking rich fatty beverages, and adding too much butter may cause stomach cramps. Gradually add more butter as your body adjusts to the fat content — but start slow.

      Use a milk frother to blend your tea and butter — it creates a latte-like drink. Stirring by hand works too, but the fat tends to float on top of your tea and makes a big mess. If you want to enhance this strange tea flavor even more, add a small pinch of salt.

      6. Ghee — Revive Your Lactose-Free Diet

      Ghee being spooned from a jar surrounded by fresh white and pink flowers as an interesting tea flavor.

      Similar to butter, you can add ghee to your tea to create a rich and decadent cuppa that gives you a burst of energy and wellness. Ghee originated in India as a lactose-free clarified butter. It’s an interesting tea flavor that carries potential health benefits. 

      To make ghee, traditional butter is heated and the milk fat and water are taken out of the butter liquid. The result is a potent, stable butter full of rich nutty flavor and hearty nutrients. You can use it for high-heat cooking — and also for your tea!

      Tips for tea and ghee: You can use it just like butter — simply add a small amount and blend it into your morning tea. You might experience a boost in energy, feel fuller for longer, and notice improvements in your digestive tract over time.

      7. Coconut Oil — Activate Your Fat-Burners

      Coconut oil in a wooden spoon next to a green palm leaf sitting next to a fresh-cut coconut.

      Coconut oil is an interesting tea flavor and a great way to add antioxidants to your diet. It’s also excellent for jumpstarting your body into fat-burning ketosis. 

      The keto diet is recognized as the creator of bulletproof coffee. And guess what? You can easily substitute the coffee out for quality tea. 

      The best time to drink this is first thing in the morning or whenever you want to break your fast.

      You can use coconut oil which is a little more affordable, or you can use MCT oil — a derivative of coconut oil. MCT oil may give you a higher burst of energy and be more effective. 

      Use a milk frother to blend a half teaspoon of MCT or coconut oil and one teaspoon of unsalted butter into your tea for a burst of energy and interesting tea flavors. 

      Important reminder: Remember — if you are just starting this process begin with a small amount of fat. You can overwhelm your body with too much fat, which can cause stomach cramps in the beginning. Gradually add more and work your way up until you can add a tablespoon of coconut oil and two tablespoons of butter! 

      Your Health Starts with Quality Tea

      Are you eager to try strange tea flavors like a pinch of salt or a spoonful of ghee in your tea? Whether you want the health benefits of these interesting tea flavors or a good laugh from a few helpings of Jagertee, you need to start with quality tea and ingredients.

      Teabloom is your home for single-origin, USDA Certified-Organic teas that are full of flavor and made with wholesome ingredients. They are renowned for their handcrafted borosilicate glass teaware that’s made with healthy materials and created for your health and wellness.

      Since the beginning, Teabloom’s mission has been to clean up the tea industry one teacup at a time. Explore superior, elevated, and affordable teaware from Teabloom, today.

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      *The information provided in this post is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or prevention. If you or someone you know has a medical concern, you should consult with your professional healthcare provider or seek other professional medical treatment.