Pre-Chingming Green Tea

This delightful, naturally flavored blend of South African Honeybush and vanilla bits is decorated with marigold petals. A spicy vanilla aroma complements the flavorful, golden-amber cup. Great hot or iced.

Tiny mandarin oranges are dried and stuffed with Shou Pu-Erh leaves, creating this unique tea treat. The opaque, deep brown liquor is fragrant with hints of citrus zest and earth. A whisper of cocoa joins the citrus-earthy flavor in the cup, finishing on a brisk, lively note. Each 1.5" mandarin will yield approximately 4 cups of tea. This selection is perfect for multiple steepings.

A tin (approx. 35g) of each of the following teas: TB15: Java Blend, TB70: Finest Russian Caravan, TC85: Kenilworth Estate OP Ceylon, and NF73: Peach Black Tea with Fruit Pieces.

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The Fuding tea region of northeast Fujian province is well known for its preeminent white tea production, and this white tea cake is an outstanding example of its premium quality teas. The pale golden-amber liquor is smooth and silky with pronounced honey notes in both the aroma and the flavor. Hints of stone fruit linger in the finish. Produced from a large-leaf varietal, this 4 ½ inch diameter round tea cake weighs approximately 95-100 grams and comes packaged in our silver packet.

Produced from the nectar of a variety of wildflowers native to Maine, this pure New England honey is a clear amber color with a rich floral flavor and buttery mouth feel. The perfect choice to add mild sweetness to your favorite cup of tea, this wildflower honey comes in a 10-ounce (283g) glass jar.

The bold, attractive leaves of Balasun Estate’s very first plucking are sprinkled with a fair complement of silvery tips. The fresh aroma is delicate, with honeyed floral hints. The amber-gold cup is exceptional, with rich floral notes enhanced by a silky smooth mouth feel. A tropical fruit sweetness leads to a crisp, lingering finish.

A mélange of Yerba Maté, apple bits, cinnamon, guarana seeds and chicory root, this stimulating herbal blend is a great choice to enhance your energy level throughout the day. The lively cup balances a creamy cinnamon sweetness with smooth hints of apple and invigorating herbaceous notes of Maté. Grown in South America, both Yerba Maté and guarana seeds contain caffeine.

Pronounced floral/herbaceous notes permeate the sweet aroma of this broken-leaf second flush Darjeeling. The dark amber cup fills your mouth with rich notes of fruit and honey, which linger into the crisp finish. A great choice for a splash of milk, if desired.

A sweet fruity aroma, complemented by light floral hints, introduces this exceptional 2022 first flush Darjeeling. The shimmering amber-gold liquor is buttery smooth with a heady tropical quality that brings to mind a juicy pineapple. The polished finish lingers with a hint of honey and crisp white wine undertone. Savor this tea hot or iced.

This textured matte-white Matcha bowl (chawan) offers an undulating rim and handcrafted shape. The interior has a smooth, shiny white glaze. Used in the preparation of Cha-no-yu, this traditional, ceramic bowl has a capacity of approximately 8 ounces and measures 4 ½ inches wide at the rim by 3 inches deep.

With a tea growing history of over 900 years, the Bulang Mountain range of Yunnan province includes some of the most prized Pu-Erh production regions. In the pale rosy-amber cup, a complex aroma introduces notes of earth and fleeting whispers of fruit and smoke. The flavor is rich with pronounced stone fruit notes of plum and apricot wrapped in honey sweetness, a mouth-filling nectar-like quality. Produced from a large-leaf varietal, this 4 ½ inch diameter round tea cake weighs approximately 95-100 grams and comes packaged in our silver packet.

Made of heat-resistant borosilicate glass, this 5-ounce glass cup is great for hot or iced tea. The double wall construction creates a highly effective layer of insulation and eliminates condensation. An elegant and beautiful way to enjoy a cup of tea. Dishwasher safe.

Harvested on March 3, 2022, this stellar first flush Darjeeling intoxicates with its fresh floral fragrance. Upon first sip, the vibrant gold liquor fills your mouth with a buttery smooth feeling like golden cornsilk. Enlivened by a rich honey sweetness, the classic floral character conjures a stroll through a lush spring garden. Vegetal hints linger in the crisp finish, completing a delightful tea moment.

Another convenient way to brew loose tea in individual portions. Each box contains 100 filters and 1 stick. Oxygen-bleached and taste-free. Made in Germany.

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This naturally flavored, whole-leaf black tea is smooth and rich with creamy vanilla flavor. The aroma is fragrant with notes of sweet vanilla bean. Enjoy this decadent treat any time of day.

Cultivated at the Monte Metilile Estate on the lower slopes of Mount Namuli, this organic loose leaf black tea selection from Mozambique yields a velvety smooth, dark amber liquor that is rich and full-bodied. A warm toasty aroma and dark sugar sweetness contribute to a satisfying cup with a substantial mouth feel and lingering finish.

A light blue glaze was finely drizzled over an underglaze of midnight blue to create a cool color harmony on this ceramic Matcha bowl (chawan). Used in the preparation of Cha-no-yu, this traditional bowl has a capacity of approximately 8 ounces and measures 4 ¼ inches wide at the rim by 2 ½ inches deep.

With a tea growing history of over 900 years, the Bulang Mountain range of Yunnan province includes some of the most prized Pu-Erh production regions. The aroma reveals a woody/toasty/sweet earthy complexity, complemented by hints of cocoa. The velvety smooth, rounded cup is dark and rich with notes of molasses, chestnut and a hint of spice. The clean finish lingers with nuances of cinnamon and clove. Produced from a large-leaf varietal, this 4 ½ inch diameter round tea cake weighs approximately 95-100 grams and comes packaged in our silver packet.

The bold, dark brown leaves of this 2022 second flush selection infuse a smooth, full-bodied liquor with classic muscatel flavor. A pronounced sweetness in the aroma complements a rich earthy quality reminiscent of a fall walk in the woods. Mouth-watering fruity notes and a sweet character make this exceptional Darjeeling a great choice for your next cup.

Chunks of dried peach complement a black tea base, producing a naturally flavored cup with the perfect balance of juicy peach notes and black tea flavor. Great hot or iced.

A rich, full-bodied Ceylon black tea provides an excellent base for the light, natural bergamot flavor in this naturally flavored Earl Grey selection.

This selection is a mixture of Sheng Pu-Erh and Nuo Mi Xiang, a Yunnan province herb with the natural fragrance of sticky rice. When infused, the pale golden liquor yields a distinctive aroma with hints of earth and sticky rice. An earthy quality also emerges in the cup, complemented by a dark sweetness. A note reminiscent of freshly baked bread lingers into the finish. Each square piece will yield approximately 2-3 cups of tea.

This decorative metal tin is wrapped in traditional Japanese washi paper with a green bamboo on gold pattern. A plastic inner lid ensures airtight storage. Will hold approximately 175 grams (6.2 oz) of tea leaves, but may hold more or less depending upon the leaf size of the tea. 6 inches tall. 3-inch diameter. Made in Japan.

This decorative metal tin is wrapped in traditional Japanese washi paper with a gold on black flower pattern. A plastic inner lid ensures airtight storage. Will hold approximately 150 grams (5.3 oz) of tea leaves, but may hold more or less depending upon the leaf size of the tea. 4 ½ inches tall. 3-inch diameter. Made in Japan.

A dark red glaze was drizzled over an underglaze of light chocolate brown to create a warm color harmony on this ceramic Matcha bowl (chawan). Used in the preparation of Cha-no-yu, this traditional bowl has a capacity of approximately 8 ounces and measures 4 ¼ inches wide at the rim by 2 ½ inches deep.

Harvested at the peak of the first flush season at Singtom Estate, this broken-leaf Darjeeling offering is redolent with the aroma of fresh flowers. The golden amber cup introduces a gentle astringency that plays at the edges of the palate, creating a wonderful counterpoint to the intensely sweet dried fruit hints in the vibrant flavor. A bright refreshing quality lingers in the finish.

Located in the majestic Darjeeling Himalayan hill region, at an elevation range of 3,000-6,000 feet, the Margaret’s Hope Estate has been producing outstanding teas for over a century and a half. This second flush offering continues that fine tradition with its rich fruity character, exhibiting mouth-filling notes of muscatel, enhanced by a honey sweetness and toasty/woody hints. The finish is smooth and lingering.

Choicest Oolong (Wu-Long) is a flavorful alternative to the higher priced Fancy grades, with much of the complexity and cup character. The bold leaves, with some silvery tips, produce a liquor with notes of dark grapes and hints of peach.

Brown/green leaves and silvery buds yield a light golden-amber infusion with a sweet, toasty aroma. The smooth, full-bodied cup has notes of honey and melon as well as some toasty hints.

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Bold, well twisted leaves, in shades of olive green, produce a yellow jade liquor with a bright, brothy aroma. A refreshing character is well balanced with a rich buttery mouth feel and sweet hay notes. The finish is clean and satisfying.

An elegant way to store your tea, this 4 oz. tin will hold 100-125 grams of tea, or the equivalent of one of our single packet sizes. Dimensions: 3” square by 3 5/8” tall.

With its attractive style and slim profile, this one-gallon iced tea pitcher offers the perfect way to prepare and serve your iced tea. The stainless-steel infusion core is removable and easy to clean. We recommend hand washing this BPA-free pitcher. Dimensions: 11” high x 9” wide x 5” deep.

This decorative metal tin is wrapped in traditional Japanese washi paper with a gold on indigo wave pattern. A plastic inner lid ensures airtight storage. Will hold approximately 150 grams (5.3 oz) of tea leaves, but may hold more or less depending upon the leaf size of the tea. 4 ½ inches tall. 3-inch diameter. Made in Japan.

This outstanding selection displays beautiful leaves in shades of green, sprinkled with delicate, silvery tips. The fragrance is fresh and sweet, with hints of corn silk. The sparkling amber-gold cup is bursting with honey sweetness and rich floral notes reminiscent of a spring garden. A buttery smooth mouth feel supports light vegetal hints and a crisp, lively quality that lingers long into the finish. Savor each sip of this stellar offering.

To celebrate our 30th Anniversary in 2019, we invited our Valued Customers to submit their tea stories to us. We were astounded by the quality and number of articles that we received. Some stories made us laugh and some stories made us cry. The more we read, the more we found that the common thread connecting these amazing stories was how tea is such a special and integral part of our Valued Customers’ lives. We knew that these stories would resonate with all of you. Our sincere hope is that you will enjoy reading them, a cup of Upton tea in hand, for many years to come.

With elevations ranging over 6,000 feet, the Thurbo Estate has been producing premium Darjeeling teas for over a century. In this first flush offering, silver tips decorate attractive leaves in a colorful display of olive greens. A rich toasty aroma introduces an amber-gold cup with an assertive character that enhances its full, lively mouth feel. Fresh floral/herbaceous notes and a honey sweetness are complemented by notes of stone fruit, which lend a gentle crispness to the lingering finish.

Smooth and rich, this second flush Darjeeling offers pronounced muscatel notes in both the fragrant aroma and the dark amber cup. Nutty/toasty nuances and hints of honey lead to a dry, lingering finish that hints of spice. Another sublime selection from Victoria’s Peak, a division of the renowned Steinthal Estate.

Also known as Paraguay tea or Brazilian tea, this caffeine bearing plant is valued for its stimulating properties. We offer an excellent grade.

Those who appreciate the finer grades of Tung-Ting style Oolong will find this one an exceptional value. The flavor is surprisingly more refined than item TT86.

Finum brand 60 Tea Filters "Extra Large." UPC: 004060 420699. These teapot filter bags are ideal for 6-8 cups of tea and they make infusing loose tea simple. Measures 5 3/4" long by 3 3/4" wide. A 2" flap folds over opening. Made from biodegradable oxygen-bleached paper. Try securing the top with one of the metal holders (AI33).

A melange of dried papaya, passion fruit and pineapple, blended with a rich black tea, creates a decadent tropical fruit experience. Fragrant and sweet, this tea is wonderful hot or iced.

A tin (approx. 35g) of each of the following teas: TD50: No. 1 Tippy Orthodox GFOP Darjeeling, NT11: Extra Bergamot Earl Grey, TE30: Traditional Masala Chai, and NF30: Lemon Drop Black Tea.

Please note that Sampler Sets cannot be personalized.

Written by master tea merchant, Roy Fong, this classic guide, an educational book about the extraordinary tea world of China, has been revised and expanded to include new material, particularly around water, teaware, and the brewing process. Fong also included more memories, anecdotes, and photographs from over 30 years of travel and learning in China's tea regions. From hand-picked white teas from Fu Ding and expertly crafted Oolongs from Taiwan, to patiently aged Pu-Erh from Yunnan and everything in between, Fong offers his insights on choosing, brewing, and enjoying more than a dozen iconic Chinese tea varieties.

First planted at the turn of the 20th century, the south-facing tea slopes of the Jungpana Estate are located in a remote area near Kurseong, where the average elevation is 4,000 feet. This first flush offering displays dark olive leaves that are laced with a fine complement of downy silver tips. A sweet tropical fruit aroma sets the stage for the buttery smooth, amber gold cup. Rich notes of honey and spring flowers are complemented by a refreshing astringency that settles around the edges of the palate. A honey sweetness tempers the crisp, lingering finish.

With a rich, floral flavor and pronounced buttery mouth feel, this first flush offering, from Margaret’s Hope Estate, offers outstanding cup quality. The amber-gold liquor is fragrant with fresh corn silk notes warmed by a gentle hint of toastiness. A honey sweetness leads to a clean finish that lingers with a classic “crisp Darjeeling bite.”

In this first flush offering from Singbulli Estate, bold, well-made leaves in variegated tones of olive-green, sprinkled with silver tips, steep a golden amber liquor with a vibrant aroma hinting of sweet flowers and buttery corn silk. The cup is rich and smooth with a delectable honeyed floral flavor that fills your mouth upon first sip. The finish lingers with a crisp “bite.”

Harvested on February 24, 2022, this outstanding first flush Darjeeling is referred to as ‘Jethi Kupi,’ an auspicious title given to the earliest first flush harvests at the Rohini Estate. The bright golden liquor is light and refreshing with a buttery smooth cornsilk mouth feel. The fresh aroma is delicate and floral with gentle vegetal hints. The classic floral cup is embraced by tropical fruit and sweet toasty hints. A crisp, lingering finish completes an exemplary tea experience, imbued with sunshine and felicity.

This deluxe gift set includes our Upton Signature Mug with your choice of: a Breakfast Blend Sampler or a Green Tea Sampler. Beautifully packaged in our blue gift box.

Please note that Sampler Sets cannot be personalized.

Made of heat-resistant borosilicate glass, these 10-ounce glass "bistro-style" mugs are great for hot or iced tea. The double wall construction creates a highly effective layer of insulation and eliminates condensation. An elegant and beautiful way to enjoy a cup of tea. Dishwasher safe.

A Broken Orange Pekoe from Yunnan province, this tea is a hearty version of the whole-leaf varieties. Try it with milk for a British style Yunnan cup.