Blackberry is a member of the Rosaceae family. The Himalayan blackberry is the most common as well as the most vigorous growing blackberry plant. Most species of wild blackberry provide a natural source of cover and food for birds as well as some mammals. The Himalayan Blackberry is actually considered a weed. Not all blackberry leaves are deciduous, many remain evergreen and the vines have a tendency to smother other plant growth. A Himalayan blackberry can be distinguished from other varieties by its five distinctive leaflets. The California blackberry on the other hand has only three leaflets. The wild blackberry plant can live up to 25 years or more. On the West Coast, blackberries are also known as 'trailing berries' or 'dew berries. Enjoy the delicious character of blackberries in this exemplary tea.

High grown teas from the top 3 tea growing regions of Sri Lanka - Nuwara Eliya, Dimbula and Uva are used in flavored teas. These three high-grown districts produce flavorful teas that have classic Ceylon tea character which is noted by floral bouquet and flavor notes, touches of mild astringency, bright coppery color and, most importantly - perfect for use as the base tea of most flavored teas. Natural flavoring oils are used instead of crystals to give the tea a true taste without any of the bitterness that can come from crystals. Enjoy this tea hot or iced.