Caribbean herbal tea offers a way to explore a range of leaves, flowers and familiar tea traditions. If you are new to the subject, start with clearly labelled products and choose one ingredient at a time.
Caribbean herbal tea and bush tea
Herbal infusions are often called bush tea in the Caribbean. The term covers different ingredients and family traditions rather than one fixed recipe. That variety is part of the appeal: one packet may be very different from another.
Start with a flavour you recognise
If you like a tangy cup, consider hibiscus. If a light citrus-like fragrance appeals, look at lemongrass. Leaf teas such as guava, mango and Caribbean bay leaf offer other ingredients to explore. Read each product description before choosing.
Choose packaged ingredients
Use tea intended for drinking, with clear ingredients and preparation directions. Common plant names can vary, so avoid treating every similarly named leaf as interchangeable. Follow the product’s own instructions instead of applying a single brewing method to the whole range.
Explore the K&M story
K&M Herbs is a family-run business in London whose website introduces growers in Grenada. You can learn about that connection through the growers pages. Starting with one or two teas lets you discover your own preferences at your own pace.
Explore K&M Herbs
Find your next cup in our range. For a broader introduction, read Herbal Tea: Explore the Flavours.