Indonesian Sumatra Black Tea

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.

In this premium selection, a bounty of small golden tips provides a stunning contrast to the dark brown leaves. The medium amber cup is rich and full-bodied with a classic brisk character and honeyed fragrance. Burgundy notes join hints of spice and raisin, lingering in the finish.

Large, well-twisted leaves produce a pale golden liquor with a savory aroma, hinting of flowers. The savory quality may also be found in the flavor where it joins intense buttery notes and a light vegetal nuance.

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.

Please note that Sampler Sets cannot be personalized.

An aroma hinting of muscatel and oak introduces the smooth, ruby-amber liquor of this 2019 second flush Darjeeling. A syrupy mouth feel wraps around notes of stone fruit, leading to a bright, crisp finish. Add a splash of milk to enhance the rich quality of the cup.

Originally established in 1924 by British planters, the Singbulli Estate spreads across rolling hills in the Mirik area of Darjeeling. This exceptional 2020 organic first flush selection infuses a light amber-gold liquor redolent with a pronounced floral bouquet. This classic floral character predominates in the cup as well, accented by a clover honey sweetness and whisper of tropical fruit. The finish is smooth and lingering.

Rich and full-bodied with a crisp, lively character, this 2020 second flush tea displays a profusion of gold and silver tips decorating the dark-brown, broken leaves. The aroma hints of sweet muscatel, which intensifies into notes in the dark ruby-amber cup. A warm toastiness lingers in the finish. Good with milk.

Silver-gold tips adorn bold, dark brown leaves in this second flush Nepal black tea offering. The amber cup is smooth and rich with a toasty aroma hinting of fruit. A honey-sweet aspect blooms as the tea cools, complemented by a full mouth feel and hints of muscatel. Herbaceous nuances linger in the lively finish.

With a vibrant citrus aroma, this full-bodied black tea is complemented by the perfect balance of sweetness and bergamot flavor. Hints of lemon zest and pine pair well with toasty notes, adding depth to the rich flavor. A refreshing treat to enjoy during those warm days, each sachet produces 64 ounces of iced tea.

As the fiery colors of autumn blaze across the landscape, this delightful Chai selection will bring a rich warming flavor to your teacup. A sweet cinnamon aroma portends notes of warming spices that provide the perfect complement to the luscious pumpkin flavor. The finish lingers with a velvety smoothness. Add a dollop of cream and sweetener for a decadent treat! May be enjoyed hot or iced at any time of year.

Downy golden tips have been carefully handcrafted into beautiful spiral shapes to create a unique leaf appearance in this special, limited production China black tea from Yunnan province. Notes of cocoa, Burgundy, dried stone fruit, malt and warming spice weave together in a rich mosaic of vibrant flavor. A dark sugar sweetness blooms and lingers in the smooth finish.

This top quality Kabuse Sencha is crafted in Kagoshima prefecture, located in the southern part of Kyushu. Processed in the traditional style, the leaves are shaded for the last 2-3 weeks before harvest. The result is a flavorful, brothy cup, with a sweet character and full, clean aftertaste. Produced from the Okumidori cultivar.

A rich tea with solid body and full mouth feel. A pleasing, balanced cup with a classic Nilgiri flavor and style.

A whole-leaf Nilgiri with vibrant aromatics, a sweet cup, and a gentle, crisp bite. Smooth yet very flavorful with medium body. Enjoyable plain or with milk.

The "medium" Finum brand filter bags (our item AI41) fit securely over the base of this black holder, which rests on top of a mug or teapot. 7 1/2" long, 1 1/2" diameter.

Grown in the equatorial climate of Malaysia, this fragrant lemon myrtle (Backhousia citriodora) offering is a flavorful, caffeine-free tisane. It's a natural source of citral essential oils, which impart a rich, sweet lemon aroma and flavor. Enjoy this refreshing herbal 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.

The cup has a full flavor and aroma, with a medium body. May be enjoyed plain, but it is strong enough to accommodate a touch of milk. Longer steepings yield a robust cup with notes of rose and peppery hints. At briefer steepings, the liquor is sweeter and more delicate.

A 200g calibration weight, for use with our AR44: Digital Pocket Tea Scale.

These strainer baskets are replacements for those sold with the 8-cup and 10-cup Chatsford teapots. Because of the unique design, they are not suitable for use in ordinary teapots. BPA free product.

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Tamaryokucha, literally translated as "coiled tea", is a superb, handcrafted green tea that has a full, complex flavor. Vegetal notes and a pleasing pungency are accentuated by hints of dark berries and a sweet aftertaste. Produced in Takachiho, Miyazaki, from the Yabukita cultivar.

A light sprinkling of golden tips adorns the glossy dark brown leaves in this stunning Mao Feng selection. The copper ruby cup exhibits a complex aroma and flavor with rich notes of earth, wine and smoke. A hint of spice in the finish complements the silky sweet character.

Pronounced notes of orange and sweet creamy hints complement a smooth tea base in this naturally flavored black tea offering. Cloves add a light spicy zest to both the aroma and the flavor. Enjoy this refreshing treat hot or iced.

Elegant, downy gold tips are showcased in this superb black tea offering from Yunnan province. A sweet cocoa aroma pairs well with toasty/biscuity notes in the thick, rich cup. A silky smooth mouth feel envelops hints of cocoa that linger long into the finish.

A tin (approx. 35g.) of each of the following teas: TJ10: Japanese Sencha, TJ21: Gen-mai Cha, TJ34: Organic Kuki Cha Green Kamakura and TJ41: Organic Ho-ji Cha Kamakura.

Please note that Sampler Sets cannot be personalized.
Teas will vary according to the season.

This low-grown, classic “spider leg” style Ceylon black tea shows neat, wiry leaves sprinkled with light golden tips. The dark copper-amber cup offers a wonderful balance of bright notes of vanilla and honey with dark, rich notes of cocoa, molasses and oak. The finish is crisp and clean.

This 34-ounce glass teapot features an innovative press system that stops the tea steeping once the plunger is depressed, with no need to remove the stainless steel infuser. The heat-resistant borosilicate glass construction allows you to enjoy the beautiful color of your tea. A silicone rim secures the infuser firmly into the teapot for easy pouring. Approximately 6 ¼ inches tall by 7 ½ inches wide. All parts are dishwasher safe.

The Halmari Estate is well known for producing consistently high-quality, robust Assam teas. This 2021 broken-leaf offering carries on that tradition with its rich, eye-opening character. The dark copper liquor is fragrant with notes of malt and cocoa, sweetened by hints of stone fruit. A thick mouth feel supports a complex flavor profile — notes of malt, Burgundy, amaretto and rose, wrapped in a warm oak/toasty layer, and complemented by a whisper of honey. The finish lingers with a pleasant astringency. Try it with a splash of milk, if desired.

Downy golden tips adorn long, dark brown leaves in this outstanding 2021 Assam offering from one of our favorite estates. A stone fruit sweetness complements pronounced malty notes in the inviting aroma. The dark ruby-copper cup is rich and full-bodied with a complex flavor profile that reveals notes of malt and Burgundy with hints of oak, sweet biscuit and amaretto. A whisper of rose lingers in the finish. Add a splash of milk to enhance this eye-opener’s fine attributes.

For a smooth, mellow cup of tea. Classic Ceylon flavor.

This grade of Amber Oolong (Wu-Long) has more complex flavor and finer leaf style than our TT55. Highly recommended.

A mellow tea in the style of An Hui province Keemun, with classic Burgundy cup character and mild smoky note. The liquor is smooth, with a lingering sweet finish.

Our Golden Kenya tea is sold in either bold broken-leaf or whole-leaf, depending upon availability. The cup has full flavor and aroma, with medium body. May be enjoyed plain, but it is strong enough to accommodate a touch of milk. A brisk character with a subtle hint of rose makes this selection especially interesting.

The 2-Cup Steelite strainer baskets are designed specifically for the Steelite hotelware line of Chatsford teapots and the Korean porcelain series. Due to the location of the removal tab, these infusers are not recommended for use with the other Chatsford teapots or in ordinary teapots. Available in 4 colors. BPA free product.

This exquisite organic Oolong selection showcases handcrafted full-leaf sets, produced from a fine plucking. The pale straw-colored cup has a honey-sweet character, fragrant with notes of dried fruit. A silky smooth mouth feel introduces notes of apricot, complemented by a green grape crispness that lingers into the finish.

Ho-ji Cha is a roasted Japanese green tea. In this organic Ho-ji Cha offering, the tea leaves have been ground into a fine powder, similar to Matcha tea. This produces a thick, rich liquor with a full, cocoa-like mouth feel. Toasty notes lend a warming quality to the flavorful cup. For optimal enjoyment, we recommend sifting the powder before whisking. Packed in a small, matte silver tin.

Please note that the tin label cannot be personalized.

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.

Grown at an altitude of 4,200 feet, this second flush Nepal black tea offers a smooth sweet cup, steeped from premium, silver-tipped leaves. Hinting of almond, a warm toasty fragrance introduces the rich amber liquor. A lively mouth feel enhances notes of honey and dried fruit, which lead to a clean, brisk finish.

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.

A pronounced minty aroma brings a refreshing quality to the dark amber cup. The smooth buttery mouth feel of the chamomile tempers the sharpness of the mint, revealing a lovely sweetness that lingers long into the finish. Enjoy this caffeine-free herbal in the evening or any time of day. Each sachet produces 64 ounces of iced herbal tea.

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.

A mossy green glaze was drizzled over an underglaze of dark chocolate brown to create an earthy color theme 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.

This broken-leaf 2020 second flush Darjeeling tea selection from Arya Estate is notable for pronounced honey notes in both the inviting toasty aroma and silky smooth cup. The dark amber liquor offers a lively quality that balances well with the sweetness and lingers into the finish.

Harvested at the peak of the 2021 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.