The technique for producing black tea was first developed during the late Ming Dynasty. Fully oxidized tea leaves are more potent than other varieties, producing teas that are darker, stronger, and often more bitter as a result.
Lapsang Souchong / 立山小種
Standing Mountain Small Strain
China |
Also known as smoked tea, this style is very distinct from other black teas because the leaves are smoke dried over pinewood fires to reveal a strong, smoky flavor.
Kalami Assam
India |
This rich amber infusion, made from the second flush, is deliciously smooth and satisfying, perfect for kick-starting the day. Features heavy, malty flavors.
Ceylon Orange Pekoe (OPA)
Sri Lanka |
A beautiful rich amber hue with fresh and zesty aromas. Well balanced, with a brisk and lively flavor, it makes an energizing cup.
Decaf Earl Grey
India |
This blend combines robust decaffeinated black tea with natural oil of bergamot to create a brew that is both deeply layered and delightfully citrusy.
More delicate than black teas, oolong tea is partially oxidized, withered in the sun and wind before being curled and twisted. The flavors of these teas vary greatly by cultivar and processing.
Anxi Tieguanyin / 安溪鉄観音
Iron Goddess of Mercy
Anxi, China |
Presents a yellowish-green appearance and has a clear, yellow-green liquor that is silky and smooth. The aroma is fresh, stone fruit verging on peachy. The taste is soft and floral.
Da Hong Pao / 大紅袍
Big Red Robe
Wuyi Mountains of Fujian, China |
This tea is orange-yellow, bright, and clear. It has a unique fragrance of orchid flowers, flavor that is soft and smooth, a thick mouthfeel, and a long-lasting sweet aftertaste. The leaves can steep many times over, with some saying the third or fourth cup is best.
By undergoing no oxidation, these leaves retain more of a grassy, herbal character in their flavors. Unless over-steeped, these teas tend to be less bitter than other varieties.
Pingshui Pearl / 平水珠茶
Temple of Heaven Gunpowder
China |
The original and most common variety of gunpowder tea with larger pearls, better color, and a more aromatic infusion.
A popular alternative to traditional tea, this infusion uses needle-like leaves from a bush native to South Africa in place of leaves from the typical tea plant. The leaves are usually oxidized, just like regular tea leaves, producing a similar reddish-brown color and complex flavors without tannins or caffeine.
Chocolate Ginger Turmeric
United States |
This smooth combination of rooibos tea, ginger, and turmeric balances warmth, spice, and richness.
Green Rooibos
South Africa |
This unfermented, non-oxidized leaf offers a light, earthy flavor profile, much milder and slightly sweeter than that of traditional rooibos.
Blood Orange Vanilla
South Africa |
A delightful combination of organic South African rooibos, organic blood orange peel, organic hibiscus, organic rose petals, organic apple pieces and natural lemon-vanilla flavoring.
These tisanes contain neither tea leaves nor rooibos stems. Their flavors and colors come from a creative mixture of flowers, fruits, and roots.
Coco Berry Mango
United States |
With naturally caffeine-free hibiscus, this stunning tropical blend of organic fruit and herbs has juicy flavor with bursts of blueberry, coconut and mango.
Very Berry Citrus
United States |
This delicious organic herbal tea blend is packed with sweet berry flavor and tangy lemon verbena.
Ginger Spice
India |
This tea combines a blend of herbs and aromatic spices that highlight the refreshing, spicy flavor of ginger. Ginger Spice combines organic ginger and robust, aromatic spices.
Chamomile
United States |
A perfect union of sweet fragrance and soothing flavor, this flower has a natural calming effect and is perfect for bedtime.