What are the specific botanical ingredients, and what role do they play in the tea?

This blend is composed of three key elements that work together to create its unique character. The primary base is classic black tea, which provides the structural body and gentle stimulation from caffeine. To this, two plants long associated with Siberian and Altai tea traditions are added.

• Bergenia (badan, Mongolian tea): Valued for its naturally high tannin content, bergenia leaf adds a dry, pleasantly puckering sensation and gives the infusion a darker, more robust feel. It works not as a separate herbal infusion but as part of the overall flavor structure, adding body and a wild, earthy nuance.
• Birch buds: These contribute aromatic compounds and plant flavonoids. They shape the scent of the tea, adding a softly balsamic and resinous quality without making the flavor profile "green" or grassy.

This composition is often chosen by those who enjoy traditional botanical accents in hot drinks. The result is a deep and brisk cup with a woody freshness that lingers, offering more complexity than a standard breakfast blend.