The truth about flavourings

Most teas on the market, even those labelled with ‘natural flavourings’, are not as pure as they seem.

These flavourings are created through industrial processes, often extracted with solvents or enzymes in ways that are far from natural. The result is a concentrated aroma that is sprayed onto the leaves, giving an intense but short-lived taste. What you drink is no longer the true essence of the plant, but an artificial shadow of it.

At Tea 4 Love, we chose another path: no chemical additives, no artificial tricks, no misleading ‘natural flavours’. What you taste in our blends is the plant itself - authentic, whole, and unaltered.

Every note of sweetness, warmth or freshness comes from the botanicals alone, crafted in balance to reveal their natural beauty.

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The challenge of balance


Crafting blends without flavourings is not easy. It requires patience, testing, and a deep knowledge of how botanicals interact.

For nine months, I experimented with different ratios, refining each recipe until every blend tasted balanced, smooth, and naturally sweet.

The result is an infusion that honours the raw beauty of each plant. No masking, no shortcuts, only truth in every cup.

Why it matters

  • Authenticity

    What you taste is what nature created.

  • Purity

    No hidden chemicals, no flavouring sprays, no artificial residues.

  • Integrity

    Flavour that lasts more than one steep, because it comes from the plant itself.

  • Wellbeing

    Blends that are as healing as they are delicious.

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Most Herbal Teas ❌

  • Use artificial or “natural” flavourings, sprayed onto leaves
  • Taste is intense but short-lived
  • Industrial extraction processes (solvents/enzymes) behind “natural flavours”
  • Often require sugar or sweeteners to taste pleasant
  • Uniform but lacking authenticity
  • No need to mix - flavours are just coated

Tea 4 Love 🌿

  • No flavourings, ever - only whole botanicals
  • Flavour is layered, authentic, and lasting
  • 100% natural balance of herbs, flowers, fruits, roots
  • Naturally sweet from ingredients like liquorice, honeybush, and real vanilla.
  • Crafted in small artisanal batches with care
  • Needs a gentle shake before brewing for the perfect mix

A Living Blend

Because our blends are made only with whole botanicals, each pouch is alive with leaves, flowers, fruits and roots in their natural form.

Unlike flavoured teas - where artificial aromas coat every particle - artisanal blends are dynamic.

To enjoy the best balance of flavours, simply gently shake your pouch before brewing. This ensures the botanicals are evenly mixed, offering you the full spectrum of taste and benefits in every cup.

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