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ARTISAN TEA
Delight your senses with incredible handmade artisanal tea creations. These artisan teas conceal worlds of mystery and soft flavors deep within their shell-like exteriors. The techniques used to create them have been handed down from generation to generation and haven’t changed in centuries. If you look closely, you can even see the string used to tie the broad-leafed, spring production tea, chosen leaf by leaf by the artisans themselves. |
CHINA BLACK TEA
(LAPSANG, KEEMUN, PU-ERH)
China is the home to the most diverse and storied selection of teas on earth. From one end of the country to the other there are literally thousands of growers and manufacturers producing notable teas. Take a voyage through the raw smoky depths of Lapsang to the jammy sweetness of Golden Heaven Yunnan – expand your world and your taste buds. |
CHINA BLACK TEA
(SCENTED, REGIONAL SPECIALTIES)
In China, black tea is often called red tea and is primarily manufactured for export. Many incredible varieties are crafted, each with their own unique profile, cup and style. Over the past 2000 years these have been used as currency, hauled over mountains by pony and crossed oceans in clipper ships. |
CHAI TEA
(BLACK, GREEN, HERBAL, DECAF, SPECIALTY)
Piping hot Chai holds a warm place in the heart of India. Although it might sound odd that a scorching hot beverage be so widely enjoyed in one of the worlds warmest countries, chai actually cools the body. It does this by raising core body temperature above ambient air temperature. But the best part of course is the exotic tapestry of spice that weaves through each flavorful sip. |
DECAFFEINATED TEA
(ENGLISH FAVOURITES, GREEN, FLAVORED, ESTATE)
Who says decaf lovers have to sacrifice great taste? Processed without chemicals, these teas retain all the depth and flavor of their caffeinated counterparts. |
ENGLISH FAVOURITES
It is impossible to speak of tea without speaking of England. The country’s history with the noble beverage goes as far back as 1600. In that year the British East India Co. was granted a charter and the quest for tea was on. The drink quickly took Britain by storm and over the centuries, countless blends were developed to cater to the tea loving populace. |
ESTATE TEA
(INDIA – ASSAM & NILGIRI)
Assam is a natural greenhouse. Temperatures can soar well above 100 degrees with humidity levels reaching 100%. As you can imagine these are prime conditions for growing teas as thick and full-bodied as the climate itself. Our collection of Assam single estate teas are selected exclusively from the finest 2nd flush (June) plucking grown on estates with excellent track records of ethics and environmental stewardship. South India conditions tend cooler with lighter liquoring teas and exceptional floral cup to match. |
ESTATE TEA
(NEPAL & INDIA – DARJEELING, SIKKIM, NEPAL)
Darjeeling is to premium tea what Champagne is to fine wines. The region is located high in the Himalayas at an average altitude of 2143 meters above sea level and produces light liquoring teas with a regional character known as muscatel. Estates in the neighboring regions of Nepal and Sikkim produce teas that are similar in character but usually a touch stronger in the cup. |
ESTATE TEA
(SRI LANKA – DIMBULA, KANDY, NUWARA ELIYA, UVA, RUHUNU) (INDONESIA – SUMATRA, JAVA)
Our distributors long term relationship in Sri Lanka allow us to access the finest teas from the country’s more reputable growers. The tea we purchase are from Dimbula, Nuwara, Eliya and Uva (4,000 – 7,700 ft), Kandy (2,000 – 4,000 ft) and Rhunu (under 2,000 ft). The general rule of thumb is, the higher the elevation, the lighter and more refined the cup. Our Indonesian teas are grown on estates that were in many cases salvaged from older gardens destroyed during WWII. These are light liquoring exceptional teas. |
ESTATE TEA
(KENYA, MALAWI, RWANDA, TANZANIA, UGANDA)
Our African suppliers prove that with the right people and prioritories in place, great things can happen. Much of Africa’s rich flavorful teas are grown on freehold family farms that provide raw leaf to the factories for processing. Quality tea can be grown year round in Africa, meaning no break in the income stream and some welcome stability for farming families. In some instances teas are grown on larger estates, but in these cases we work with only companies that demonstrate an excellent track record of social and environmental responsibility. |
NATURALLY FLAVORED BLACK TEA
(SRI LANKA)
What makes our luxury flavored teas stand out from the rest? Premium leaf: Light & flavory 100% exclusive High Grown Ceylon teas from estates above 5,500 ft level. 100% All-Natural Flavoring: Pure flavoring oils with no chemical residue or aftertaste. Ethical Production: Many tea manufacturers use inferior leaf from questionable sources to make flavored teas. The belief is that flavoring will mask the character of poor tea. Our teas are sourced from premium ETP (ethical tea partnership) certified estates and our chemical free process means they taste great and are good for the earth at the same time. |
NATURALLY FLAVORED GREEN TEA
(CHINA)
Loose leaf teas have been scented and blended for centuries. In ancient China, tea artisans developed many different methods for creating fruit and floral blends to tempt taste buds and delight the senses. Our flavored green teas are an updated example of this continuing tradition. All natural flavors, premium fruit and floral pieces blend harmoniously with wither a light flavory Sencha or medium bodied Gunpowder style leaf. |
NATURALLY FLAVORED GREEN TEA
(SRI LANKA)
Green tea is high in antioxidants, polyphenols and phytochemicals. |
FLAVORED ROOIBOS / CAFFEINE FREE
(SOUTH AFRICA)
Rooibos has been getting an amazing amount of press recently. As people begin searching for healthy alternatives to soft drinks, Rooibos, with its polyphenols, iron, zinc, fluoride, calcium and magnesium fits the bill. Enjoyed in South Africa for centuries, Rooibos was first made available to Westerners by a Russian émigré named Benjamin Ginsberg. He recognized that its beneficial properties and wonderful taste made it an excellent caffeine free alternative to traditional caffeinated teas. We agree! |
NATURALLY FLAVORED WHITE TEA
(CHINA)
Naturally flavored White tea makes an amazing addition to our tea selection. Why? It’s te perfect way to introduce you to the wonders of White tea. White varieties have been going through something of a boom in recent years, particularly amongst baby boomers seeking out healthier food choices. White tea is very high in polyphenols and antioxidants and can be enjoyed any time of day. Our flavored varieties mean you can enjoy all the goodness, and something different, all week long. |
GREEN TEA
(CHINA)
Enjoying a cup of Chinese tea is like drinking a history lesson. Jasmine tea, produced by layering premium Spring leaf with Jasmine during production, originates from the Sung Dynasty 700 years ago. It is believed that Chunmee has its roots in the 10th century. Many other classic teas were developed in the interim between the two and amazingly, the techniques used to produce them remain unchanged since ancient times. |
GREEN TEA
(JAPAN, DARJEELING, ENGLISH FAVOURITES)
Japan’s tea industry began around 1190 A.D. Since then, Japan has produced some of the world’s finest and most flavorful green teas. Darjeeling greens have been produced for a much shorter time, roughly 100 years of so, but are no less flavorful and impart a wonderful muscatel the region is famous for. Both options represent the pinnacle of green production. That said, if seriously deep green flavor is what you’re looking for, you simply cannot go wrong with Irish Breakfast green – you could stand a spoon up in it. |
GREEN TEA
(KENYA, MALAWI, NEPAL , SRI LANKA , TAIWAN, CHINA)
Our green teas from Africa and Sri Lanka offer a perfect example of how consumer trends can affect positive change in the developing world. As Western demand for green tea grows, producers from traditionally black tea-producing countries have been able to augment their production numbers by introducing green teas into the mix. This incremental increase has meant more profits for workers and more great tea for tea lovers the world over. We’ve sourced some fabulous examples from the top gardens. |
TRADITIONAL DRINKING HERBS
(BLENDS, ENERGY BLEND, CAMOMILE, FLOWERS)
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TRADITIONAL DRINKING HERBS
(LEAVES, MATE, ROOTS)
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HERB and FRUIT TEA, KID’S TEA, WHOLE FRUIT TEA
Enjoy this healthy alternative to sugared sodas, soft drinks and artificially flavored tea-type drinks. Our herb & fruit teas taste better that all the above, (in our humble opinion), have no sugar, (it’s a bona fide fact), and are really good for you, (they’re packed with Vitamin C) and they’re an excellent way to introduce a new generation to loose tea. Want to really wow the kids? These blends make delicious, healthy popsicles and excellent iced teas. |
OOLONG TEA
(CHINA, SRI LANKA, TAIWAN)
Crafting quality Oolong tea is an art form. Like regional variance in fine wines, soil, integrity, humidity levels, genus and artisanal skill all leave their imprint on the delicate leaf. Oolongs are grown in limited areas where the conditions are perfect and great care is taken to ensure the health of the surrounding environment. Traditionally, these teas are enjoyed in small quantities so the intricacies and subtle shifts of character can be truly appreciated. |
WHITE TEA
(CHINA, DARJEELING, SRI LANKA, KENYA, MALAWI)
White teas are considered by some to be the purest in the world. Spring buds are plucked, dried and sorted – no pan firing or steaming, no fermentation just pure tea. Traditionally these are grown on small freehold plots – some growers produce only a few hundred pounds per year. White tea has a very high polyphenol count. |
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