Tea Infusers
Scottish Breakfast Blend
Blended from select teas of India, Sri Lanka, and China to appeal to those who favor an eye-opening experience in the morning, this broken-leaf tea yields a cup with a round, full flavor, malty notes, and brisk character. A perfect choice to start the day. This tea is the perfect choice to enjoy with a spoonful of our Tupelo Honey.
Christmas Tea
This limited-season black tea is flavored with cloves, cardamom, natural Bourbon vanilla and citrus. A sweet cinnamon aroma with a light floral hint introduces a flavorful cup with notes of citrus, vanilla, and spice. The finish is smooth and lingering. Decorated with rose petals, this is the perfect treat for those festive occasions.
Tippy Orthodox GFOP Assam
A whole-leaf Assam with golden tips (young leaf buds). Characteristic maltiness and complex flavor. This is our most popular Assam tea.
Extra Bergamot Earl Grey
A rich, inviting fragrance introduces this naturally flavored, premium black tea selection. This is the third of four special teas created to celebrate our 30th Anniversary. The robust cup is smooth and full-bodied with pronounced deep bergamot notes. The finish is long and lingering. This tea is the perfect choice to enjoy with a spoonful of our Wildflower Honey. Learn how to make a Traditional London Fog!
C.T.C. Irish Breakfast Blend
The Crush-Tear-Curl manufacturing method produces quick-brewing teas with full flavor. We highly recommend this blend of Assam teas for those who like a very hearty cup. Exquisite with milk.
Mangalam Estate FTGFOP1 CL SPL (2025 OR-488) Assam
Nestled beside a wildlife reserve near Sibsagar in the heart of Assam’s tea country, the Mangalam Estate has been producing premium teas since the early 1970s. In this 2025 offering, bold, well-made leaves yield an invigorating, malty cup with a sweet aroma that hints at vanilla, cocoa, and cherrywood. The sweetness blooms in the dark copper liquor, adding a rich mouthfeel that complements notes of cocoa and subtle hints of apple. The brisk finish lingers on a distinct note of dry red wine.
Season's Pick Assam GFOP Organic
This Assam selection produces a dark cup with a full flavor profile. Notes of cocoa and a delicate caramel hint complement a sweet and toasty aroma for an enjoyable cup. This tea is the perfect choice to enjoy with a spoonful of our Tupelo Honey.
Kensington Breakfast Blend
This English Breakfast-style tea is a rich blend of Assam, Ceylon, and Keemun. The aroma introduces hints of Burgundy and cocoa, which are also present in the flavor, enhanced by a rich mouth feel and overall sweetness. With a mellow smoothness and lingering finish, this eminently drinkable cup is satisfying all day long. May be enjoyed neat or with a splash of milk.
Traditional Masala Chai
A traditional Indian spiced tea recipe with a warm and robust character. The full flavor notes of cinnamon, cardamom, ginger and clove hold up to milk and honey, the traditional way to take this tea. This tea is the perfect choice to enjoy with a spoonful of our Tupelo Honey.
New England Autumn Tea
This limited-season, fall-inspired black tea is full-bodied and fragrant with pronounced cinnamon apple notes, complemented by hints of honey and clove. The velvety smooth cup invites that first sip with its cinnamon forward mélange of rich, warming spices, which supports notes of sweet apple and a whisper of orange. The finish lingers on a crisp note. This tea blend is the perfect choice for cozy warmth on a brisk autumn day. This is a comparable tea to our NT57: New England Harvest Blend, now discontinued.
English Breakfast Blend Organic
A hearty blend of rich CTC Assam and BOP Ceylon teas, yielding a cup with robust flavor and a brisk finish. This is an organic version of a classic, bracing breakfast blend. This tea is the perfect choice to enjoy with a spoonful of our Wildflower Honey.
Figgy Pudding and Pear Holiday Black Tea
Created for our 35th anniversary in 2024, this limited-season, holiday black tea blend combines the vibrant flavors of the season, starting with a candied aroma of fig, brown sugar, and spices. The first sip of the rich, velvety cup reveals an ambrosial golden syrup flavor that embraces notes of plum, fig, and hints of spicy citrus. A cinnamon liveliness lingers in the smooth finish. We are excited to offer this decadent dessert treat to enjoy this holiday season. Read about the interesting history of the traditional holiday dessert in our blog post,The Proof is in the (Figgy) Pudding.
Lapsang Souchong Imperial
The best China Lapsang Souchong we have found. To our knowledge, we are the only importer of this grade of Lapsang Souchong tea. Superior in flavor. Very smoky, yet quite mellow.
Finest Russian Caravan
A more refined version of our Original Blend Russian Caravan (TB60), this blend of choice teas from India, China, and Formosa yields a smooth, satisfying cup with a bright character. Toasty notes and a light sweetness lead to a crisp finish. A great afternoon tea.
River Shannon Breakfast Blend
A blend of Tippy GFBOP Assam teas for strength, plus a distinctive, bright Ceylon tea for briskness. This Orthodox Process Irish Breakfast style loose leaf tea is very flavorful.
Season's Pick Assam Classic Breakfast TGFOP Organic
With pronounced notes of malt and cocoa in both the aroma and flavor, this classic Assam breakfast tea is the perfect choice for your everyday morning cup. The fragrance hints of honey, which complements the rich notes in the aroma. The dark copper liquor is smooth yet robust with a warming toastiness that harmonizes with hints of toffee sweetness. The finish lingers with a whisper of spice.
Season's Pick Japanese Sencha Organic
A sweet, delicate fragrance introduces this organic Japanese Sencha tea. The yellow-jade cup has a light vegetal character with savory hints of umami. A gentle sweetness complements the clean finish. A great value. This tea is the perfect choice to enjoy with a spoonful of our Wildflower Honey.
Leadenhall Street Breakfast Blend
A tribute to the famous London tea auctions, our Leadenhall Street Breakfast Blend is a blend of two classic British-style teas: a brisk Ceylon and a thick, malty Assam. The result is a bright cup, full of sweetness and dark, rich malt, which lends itself to the addition of milk.
Gyokuro Organic
Limited lots of organic Gyokuro tea are produced each year. This lot has smooth umami notes, a rich cup and a clean, sweet finish. It was grown in Kagoshima prefecture using the Yabukita cultivar. We are happy to offer this tea while our current supply lasts.
Bond Street English Breakfast Blend
A hearty blend of Ceylon and Assam teas, this tea is rich and flavorful, even with extra milk.
Meleng Estate FTGFOP1 CLO SPL (2025 OR-589) Assam
Rooted in a century-plus tradition as one of Assam’s oldest tea gardens, the Meleng Estate produces high-quality Assam teas from rare clonal varieties. From its rich aroma to its hearty, full-bodied cup, this 2025 offering speaks eloquently of that legacy. Hints of bittersweet cocoa mingle with sweet, malty nuances in the fragrant scent. A smooth-as-velvet mouthfeel embraces a honeyed character, layered with complex notes of cocoa, malt, Burgundy, and oak. The dry finish lingers with a red wine astringency and a trace of spice.
CO2 Premium Decaffeinated Assam
This premium Assam tea produces a dark, rich cup with a characteristic malty aroma and flavor. A satisfying, crisp quality lingers in the finish. Whole-leaf or broken-leaf Assam (depending on availability) is decaffeinated with pure carbon dioxide.
Champs de Lavande White Tea
Try the best overall tea of 2025! Yahoo!Life named our Champs de Lavande White Tea the best overall tea of 2025 because of its exceptional flavor, affordability and luxurious drinking experience.
This naturally flavored loose leaf white tea evokes the beautiful lavender fields of France. The pale golden liquor glows like sunshine and exudes a perfumed aroma with notes of lavender, brown sugar, and vanilla. The lavender notes become more pronounced in the buttery smooth cup, complemented by a warm vanilla crème note and hints of honey. The finish lingers with a fleeting vegetal nuance. We are honored to offer this fragrant white tea, created to celebrate Upton Tea Imports' 35th anniversary in 2024.
Assam C.T.C. BOP Estate Blend Organic
A blend of choice C.T.C. grade Assam teas, with the typical malty and flavorful taste profile. A perfect choice for those seeking a strong morning cup.
No.1 Tippy Orthodox GFOP Darjeeling
An exceptional golden tip Darjeeling blend. We first introduced this tea in 1990 and it continues to be our most popular Darjeeling. This tea is the perfect choice to enjoy with a spoonful of our Wildflower Honey.
Mokalbari East Estate FBOP SPL (2025 OR-592) Assam
The Mokalbari Estate has been producing premium orthodox Assam teas since the late 19th century. In this 2025 offering, beautiful golden tips adorn chunky, dark brown leaves that infuse a deep copper cup with complex aroma and flavor. Fragrant with suggestions of freshly baked chocolate cake and complemented by hints of malt and spice, the velvety liquor imparts pronounced cocoa notes, enhanced by a splash of milk, if desired. The finish lingers and uplifts with a citrus-like zest.
Mokalbari East Estate TGFOP SPL (2025 OR-621) Assam
This 2025 Assam selection offers a dark copper-amber liquor, inviting the senses with a rich aroma where Burgundy notes dance at the edge of the palate and stone fruit sweetness rises alongside hints of caramelized malt and molasses. The cup reveals a pronounced raisin sweetness, grounded by subtle whispers of malt and earth. A smooth, lingering finish leaves a pleasant astringency and a final trace of clove on the tongue.
Nalani Estate SFTGFOP1 (2025 OR-1265) Assam
Small golden tips adorn the well-crafted leaves of this 2025 Assam offering. A fragrance suggestive of freshly baked goods mingles with pronounced cocoa notes in the aroma, which hints at malt. In the dark amber cup, a velvety smooth mouthfeel embraces rich chocolate notes and a dark brown sugar sweetness that lingers long into the finish.
CO2 Decaffeinated Irish Breakfast Blend BOP
This premium blend of decaffeinated broken-leaf Assam black teas produces a rich, full-bodied cup. The aroma is sweet with hints of malt. The dark copper liquor is bright with a smooth mouth feel, leading to a pleasant pungency lingering in the finish.
Colombian Breakfast Blend Organic
With its robust character and full mouth feel, this organic black tea selection from Colombia is a great morning eye opener. Notes of sweet milk chocolate predominate in both the aroma and the dark ruby copper cup. Hints of Burgundy and malt provide a lively complement to the rich flavor. A smooth finish completes an exceptional tea experience. A staff favorite.
China Keemun First Grade
With its rich flavor profile and smooth mouth feel, this standard grade Keemun represents a great value for a China black tea. Hints of wine and a suggestion of smoke round out the earthy, full-bodied cup.
Ginger Root Superior Organic
Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is a widely used and very popular herb. Our tisane is from India and has a zesty, peppery character. The liquor is slightly darker in color and has a lingering sweet/spicy quality. A steeping time of 8-10 minutes is recommended for your ginger root herbal beverage. Learn how you can make your own Ginger Applesauce!
Chamomile Organic
This lot of Egyptian chamomile is organically grown. Whole dried flowers, with a high concentration of flavor oils, yield a rich, deep-yellow cup, buttery smooth and floral sweet. This organic chamomile is a caffeine-free herbal beverage.
CO2 Premium Decaffeinated Darjeeling Organic
The top standard of decaffeinated Darjeeling tea available, and by far the best we have cupped. Please note that even the best decaffeinated teas lose some of the flavor and complexity of their unprocessed counterparts.
South African Rooibos Superior Organic
This organic Rooibos has an inviting aroma, with hints of vanilla and citrus. The smooth flavor has notes of spice and caramel. We recommend this caffeine-free tisane for drinking iced, as well as hot.
CO2 Premium Decaffeinated Ceylon
The top standard of decaffeinated Ceylon available, and by far the most flavorful, and best we have cupped. Please note that even the best decaffeinated teas lack some of the flavor and complexity of their unprocessed counterparts.
New England Holiday Chai with Vanilla
The warm inviting aroma of this limited-season, flavored black tea is fragrant with notes of creamy vanilla and spice. A blend of cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, clove and vanilla bits brings the perfect balance of sweet and spicy to the premium black tea base. Whether for a holiday gathering or cozying up with your favorite book, this delicious cuppa is sure to please.
Chardwar Estate FTGFOP1 Assam Organic
Sprinkled with light golden tips, the dark brown leaves of this organic Assam selection produce a deep ruby-copper liquor with a sweet, malty aroma that hints of Burgundy and dried cherry. The solid, everyday cup is smooth and medium-bodied, perfect as a self-drinker. Notes of malt, cocoa, and honey weave together to create a harmonious, well-balanced flavor. The finish lingers with a whisper of spice.
Original Earl Grey
China black tea base with bergamot flavor. Produced for the British market, this tea has less bergamot than some American counterparts.
Blue Flower Earl Grey
Decorated with blue cornflower petals, this naturally flavored Earl Grey selection has a light bergamot fragrance and well-balanced flavor. Smooth and citrus bright, the medium amber cup offers the perfect blend of natural bergamot and black tea flavor. A light sweetness complements the bergamot and lingers into the finish.
East Frisian BOP
A classic Ostfriesen blend of Assam teas. Authentic 100% orthodox tea blended in Germany for those who like a hearty, malty tea.
Rote Grütze
Rote Grütze, or Red Groats, is a sweet fruit blend, originating in Denmark and northern Germany. This naturally flavored herbal is a delightful melange of grapes, elderberries, blueberries, and hibiscus. A hint of sugar cookie sweetness complements the tart fruity flavor. This refreshing, caffeine-free beverage tastes great hot or iced. If pregnant or nursing, please consult your physician before enjoying hibiscus.
Chai Namaste Organic
A wonderful blend of traditional Chai spices that may be enjoyed on its own or mixed with your favorite tea. Contains organic cinnamon pieces, organic ginger pieces, organic cardamom seeds, organic cloves, and organic black pepper.
Dikom Estate SFTGFOP1 (2025 OR-456) Assam
This 2025 Assam selection is notable for its lively character and pleasant astringency that awakens the palate. Hints of malt may be found in both the rich cup and the invigorating fragrance. A light effervescence lingers in the brisk finish. Enjoy plain, or add a dollop of milk to enhance its flavor.
Upton Tea Imports Chatsford Teapot (20-ounce)
This 20-ounce Chatsford Teapot is made exclusively for Upton Tea Imports in the USA by Fiesta Tableware Company. This food-service quality, fully-vitrified ceramic pot is designed to be durable and should provide many cups of enjoyment. Chatsford teapots provide a convenient way to prepare loose leaf tea quickly and easily. Fitted with a convenient tab for effortless removal, the ample polypropylene and mesh infuser basket allows full infusion of the leaves. A standard 4-cup red infuser basket (BPA free) is included with every teapot. This teapot holds 20 oz, fit for serving three cups of tea. Dimensions - Height: 5", Length: 8", Width: 4.5". (Please note that image colors may vary due to monitor settings.) Each teapot comes with a 30-day warranty. Please note that this teapot should never be placed in the microwave or directly on a heat source. Limited supply. All colors, including white, have a shiny finish. Pair with our 2-4 Cup Teapot Cosy to keep your tea piping hot. Replacement lids for the Chatsford teapot are available and listed below.
Season's Pick Golden Monkey
A plethora of downy golden tips decorates long, twisted leaves in this superb China black tea selection from Yunnan province. The aroma is fragrant with the sharp, sweet scent of spiced cocoa. The velvety smooth cup is rich and chocolatey with an enduring dark molasses sweetness. The finish lingers with a warming kick. A great selection for a cold winter day.
Apple Mint Valerian Herbal Blend
Steep the best valerian tea for sleep! Yahoo!Life named our Apple Mint Valerian Herbal Blend the best valerian tea for sleep, praising its bright, fruity flavor as a “refreshing departure from the usual chamomile and lavender-heavy bedtime blends.”
With its soothing blend of herbs and fruit pieces, this is the perfect cup for bedtime. The sweet herbaceous aroma is inviting with hints of apple, peach, and mint. Apple and peach bits combine with orange peel to lend a fruity aspect to the cup. Lemon balm, lavender, valerian, and hops offer calm and relaxation before sleep. Decorated with cornflower petals and tea blossoms, this caffeine-free selection is a great addition to your herbal cupboard.
Hattialli Estate SFTGFOP1 (OR-1357) Assam
With a complex aroma and hearty, eye-opening cup, this 2025 Assam offers many fine points to consider. Layers of malt, molasses, cocoa, and Burgundy scent the rich aroma, inviting that first sip. Smooth notes of malt and a toasty sweetness, reminiscent of freshly baked biscotti, flavor the deep copper liquor. The finish lingers with a red wine astringency, balanced by a rich honeyed sweetness.
Turmeric Lemon Apple Herbal Blend Organic
A pronounced lemon fragrance introduces this caffeine-free, organic herbal blend. The smoothness of apple, the zest of turmeric and the freshness of lemon weave together to create a delicious tapestry of flavors. This tisane is delightful hot or iced.
James Taylor Breakfast Blend
This rich Ceylon breakfast tea is a blend of black teas from Kandy, the tea growing region where James Taylor produced the first crop of Ceylon black tea back in the 1860s. The aroma is sweet and toasty with hints of raisin and citrus. The smooth, deep-amber cup is bright and lively with a full mouth feel and well-balanced flavor that hints of cocoa, citrus and a crisp evergreen nuance that lingers into the finish.
Gen-mai Cha
Literally, Gen-mai Cha means brown rice tea. Toasted and partially puffed rice is blended with large-leaf Sencha.
Sencha Special Grade Yamato
A superior grade of Sencha, with a brighter flavor and smoother finish than basic Sencha. Highly recommended.
Ceylon English Breakfast Select
This full-bodied Ceylon blend offers a rich, toasty aroma and smooth, bright cup. The finish lingers with a hint of spice. An excellent morning tea, this flavorful selection is especially suited for the addition of milk and sugar.
Jasmine Dragon Phoenix Pearl Organic
This rare offering is produced from carefully selected leaf sets, consisting of buds and tender first-leaf sets. It is then scented with the highest quality jasmine blossoms, which are later painstakingly removed to ensure that the quality of the leaf is represented in the cup.
British Blend Sampler
4 tins (approx. 35g each) of teas from the following black tea blends, depending upon seasonal availability: TB10: Bond Street English Breakfast, TB70: Finest Russian Caravan, TB75: Baker Street Afternoon Blend, TB20: River Shannon Breakfast Blend, TB02: Leadenhall Street Breakfast Blend, or TB86: Richmond Park Blend. Specially blended for us in London by master tea blenders. Please note that Sampler Sets cannot be personalized. Please note that the 4 teas in this sampler set will vary according to the season.
Ginger Carrot Beetroot Herbal Blend Organic
This organic herbal offering is a delectable blend of ginger root, carrot, turmeric, roasted chicory and beetroot, sweetened with licorice root. Warming and zesty, this caffeine-free treat may be enjoyed at any time of day.
China Pu-Erh Leaf
This leaf format Pu-Erh yields a dark liquor with strong earthy notes in the traditional style. A good value for this Yunnan classic.
Mincing Lane Breakfast Blend
For this blend, we paired a hearty Assam with a smooth and flavorful Yunnan, for a cup that is highly enjoyable. The invigorating liquor has a full mouth feel, subtle spicy notes, and a lingering aftertaste. While milk is recommended, it is enjoyable on its own.
Japanese Matcha Gen-mai Cha Organic
This extraordinary grade of Matcha Gen-mai Cha is seldom seen outside of Japan. The components are of exceptional quality, and produce a harmonious, well-balanced infusion, which is eminently smooth. Toasted rice add a soothing, mellow quality to the complex vegetal flavor.
Baker Street Afternoon Blend
A bit of Lapsang Souchong is blended with Keemun and Darjeeling, yielding a mildly smoky tea. Perfect for an afternoon uplift.
Finest Earl Grey
This naturally flavored Earl Grey tea showcases a perfect balance between the natural bergamot flavor and the black tea base. This is a great choice for those who enjoy a lighter Earl Grey tea.
Premium Oolong Sampler
4 tins (approx. 35g each) of teas from the following Oolongs, depending upon seasonal availability: ZO55: Roasted Tie-Guan-Yin Oolong, ZO10: China Oolong Se Chung, ZO20: Roasted Oolong, ZO82: Floral Tie-Guan-Yin Oolong, or ZO88: Tie-Guan-Yin Special Grade. Please note that Sampler Sets cannot be personalized. Please note that the 4 teas in this sampler set will vary according to the season.
Halmari Estate C.T.C. BOP
A bold C.T.C. style tea with rich flavor. The dark liquor will readily take milk. Especially suited as a bracing morning tea.
Ceylon Kandy Silver Tip
Well twisted, ebony brown leaves and a complement of silver buds yield a dark, satisfying infusion with a sweet aroma. Notes of honey and malt round out the bright, toasty cup, which could accommodate milk, if desired. A pleasant briskness lingers in the light fruity finish.
Mélange de Chamonix Black Tea
Fine black tea is blended with cocoa, cardamom and cinnamon to produce a balanced and warming cup. This naturally flavored selection offers a decadent treat for any chocolate or tea lover.
Honey Oolong
Dark olive-green leaves are loosely rolled and enhanced with natural honey flavoring in this unique Chinese Oolong offering. The aroma is redolent with pronounced buttery honey notes, complemented by hints of apricot. The pale golden cup blooms with prominent notes of honey and flowers, sweetened with hints of stone fruit. The finish is smooth and lingering.
Darjeeling BOP Blend
The best value in Darjeeling tea. Broken-leaf Darjeeling is often overlooked, either because the price is so reasonable or because too much value is placed on a more stylish leaf. This flavorful BOP blend offers a great cup at a very attractive price.
CO2 Premium Decaffeinated Earl Grey
The top standard of decaffeinated Earl Grey available, and by far one of the best we have ever cupped. Please note that even the best decaffeinated teas lack some of the flavor and complexity of their unprocessed counterparts.
Moroccan Green Mint
Inspired by the traditional mint tea of Morocco, this delightful blend of Gunpowder green tea and peppermint produces an invigorating, well-balanced cup. Prominent notes of mint lend a cool, refreshing character to the smooth, full-bodied green tea base. Tastes great, hot or iced.
Mokalbari East Estate TGFOP1 (2024 OR-653) Assam
Flecks of golden tips provide an eye-catching contrast to the bold, ebony-brown leaves of this 2024 Assam selection. The dark coppery liquor offers a bright aroma suffused with notes of cocoa powder, red wine, and hints of spice. The full-bodied cup has a crisp character, which sets the stage for rich notes of malt, cocoa, stone fruit, and honey. The finish lingers on a note reminiscent of dry red wine.
Season's Pick Mozambique Breakfast Blend Organic
From the Monte Metilile Estate, small, well-made leaves produce a smooth, robust breakfast blend with a toasty aroma and rich mouth feel. Hints of stone fruit add a sweetness to both the aroma and the dark amber cup. Delicious with or without a splash of milk, this organic tea is the perfect choice to accompany something sweet.
Kenilworth Estate OP
The Kenilworth Estate is renowned for producing some of the finest whole-leaf teas in Sri Lanka. This premium bold-leaf lot steeps a hearty, full-bodied cup with a rich, toasty aroma that hints of spice and honey. A thick, satisfying mouthfeel enhances layers of cocoa, spice, and dried fruit sweetness in the dark russet-amber liquor. The brisk finish lingers on a bittersweet note. This exceptional-value tea is an ideal choice for enjoying with a splash of milk, if desired.
Green Tea Sampler
4 tins (approx. 35g each) of teas from the following green teas, depending upon seasonal availability: ZG30: Special Grade Temple of Heaven Gunpowder Green, ZG18: Chun Mee Moon Palace Organic, ZG07: Season's Pick China Sencha Organic, ZG10: Young Hyson, ZG71: Lung Ching Green Superfine, or ZG02: Season's Pick Young Hyson. Please note that Sampler Sets cannot be personalized. Please note that the 4 teas in this sampler set will vary according to the season.
Winter Sampler Set
4 tins (approx. 35g each) of the following flavored black teas, depending upon seasonal availability: NT11: Extra Bergamot Earl Grey, NT33: Chai Spice Black Tea, NT94: Melange de Chamonix, NT01: Earl Grey Crème Vanilla Black Tea, NH26: Honeybush Vanilla, NT91: Christmas Black Tea, or NF90: Vanilla Black Tea. Please note that Sampler Sets cannot be personalized. Please note that the 4 teas in this sampler set will vary according to the season.
East Frisian TGFOP
This tippy, whole-leaf version offers more complexity of flavor, while still maintaining the body and strength characteristic of East Frisian tea blends.
Rooibos Chai
South African Rooibos flavored with cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, citrus peels, star anise, pepper, and cloves. A caffeine-free beverage.
Doomni Estate TGBOP (2024 OR-208) Assam
An abundance of beautiful, golden tips accents the chunky leaf style of this 2024 broken-leaf Assam. The dark amber-copper cup is fragrant with complementary notes of malt, red wine, and ripe apple, touched by a fleeting whisper of smoke. The complex flavor is rich and invigorating, with notes of Burgundy, oak, and cocoa, accompanied by a dried fruit sweetness. An earthy quality is balanced with a toasty sweetness in the crisp, lingering finish.
Richmond Park Blend
A mellow, whole-leaf blend of Keemun, Ceylon, and Darjeeling. An exceptional tea that is smooth enough for drinking on its own, and sturdy enough to take milk or lemon.
Gunpowder Organic
This grade of Gunpowder tea is produced from fine, organic China green tea that is painstakingly processed into loosely rolled "pearls." The finished product is a tea with rich flavor, balanced pungency, and the smoky tones one would expect from a quality Gunpowder.
Fujian Minhong Gongfu Congou
The wiry, ebony-brown leaves of this premium Congou black tea from Fujian province produce a very dark amber liquor with an enticing cocoa aroma. The smooth, rich cup tastes of premium dark chocolate accented by a whisper of spice. The finish is long and lingering with nuances of toffee. This decadent treat is the perfect accompaniment to dessert.
Formosa Oolong Spring Dragon
A lightly oxidized leaf that releases a delicate, flowery liquor. The sweet and refreshing taste is enhanced by the fragrance of lilacs. A truly exquisite tea. This tea is the perfect choice to enjoy with a spoonful of our Wildflower Honey.
Tindharia Estate Darjeeling Green Tea Organic
This organic Darjeeling green tea is a great choice for those looking for a green tea with less vegetal flavor. The aroma is fresh and delicate with sweet melon hints. The pale golden cup is light and refreshing with hints of tropical fruit and flowers, supported by a silky smooth mouth feel. The finish is crisp and lingering.
St. Isaac's Blend
A premium blend of Ceylon and China teas, the smooth black tea base balances well with the refreshing natural flavors of bergamot and citrus fruit. Popular in Europe, this Russian-style blend is recommended for an interesting departure from traditional Earl Grey.
Darjeeling FTGFOP1 Premium Blend
From its inviting aroma to its rich, full-bodied cup, this blend of premium Darjeeling teas has many fine points to consider. Fruity notes join toasty/nutty hints in the dark amber liquor. The finish lingers with a gentle astringency. An excellent choice for an everyday Darjeeling.
Earl Grey Creme Vanilla Black Tea
This naturally flavored black tea selection provides a wonderful balance of a classic Earl Grey with creamy vanilla notes. The rich cup is smooth and satisfying. Learn how to make a Traditional London Fog!
Yunnan Black Snail
This selection is handcrafted from a bold-leaf Yunnan varietal. The dry leaves are tightly rolled into a spiral snail shape, dark in color, with golden tip accents. The smooth cup is rich and full-bodied with notes of bittersweet cocoa and carob, as well as the classic Yunnan spice hints.
Original Blend Russian Caravan
A blend of fine teas of India, China, and Formosa. A choice tea for the afternoon or evening, this caravan style tea is one of our most popular blends.
Devonshire Earl Grey
A high-quality black tea base is flavored with natural bergamot, creating a rich and satisfying cup with full bergamot flavor and a smooth, clean finish. Sweet lemon hints enhance the pronounced bergamot notes in the aroma.
Decaffeinated Masala Chai
A wonderful blend of warming spices – ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and black pepper - complements the rich flavor of this CO2 decaffeinated black tea selection. Great hot or iced.
Kagoshima Kabuse Sencha
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.
Special Grade Temple of Heaven Gunpowder Green
This high-grade Gunpowder tea is rich and full-bodied with a pronounced sweetness. A hint of tobacco complements the herbaceous flavor and lingers into the finish. This tea is the perfect choice to enjoy with a spoonful of our Tupelo Honey.
Chamillo Blend
A blend of chamomile, rose hips, orange peels, lemongrass, hibiscus and spearmint produces a naturally flavored, caffeine-free cup. If pregnant or nursing, please consult your physician before enjoying hibiscus.
Decaffeinated Black Tea Sampler Set
A tin (approx. 35g) of each of the following teas: TXA9: CO2 Premium Decaffeinated Assam, TBX9: CO2 Decaffeinated Irish Breakfast Blend BOP, TXD8: CO2 Premium Decaffeinated Darjeeling Organic, and TXC9: CO2 Premium Decaffeinated Ceylon. Please note that Sampler Sets cannot be personalized.
Cup/Mug Filter Bags
Finum brand 100 Tea Filters "Extra Slim" (UPC: 004060 420576). These filter bags are ideal for infusing 1-2 cups of tea. (For use with AI33). Measures 3 1/2" long by 2 1/2" wide. 1 1/2" flap folds over opening. Made from biodegradable oxygen-bleached paper.
China Jasmine Da Zhang Select Organic
This organic selection is produced via the careful processing of quality green tea with fragrant jasmine blossoms. The result is a mildly pungent tea with a pleasant aroma and delicate jasmine essence. The liquor has a pleasingly rich taste.
Lung Ching (Long Jing) Green (Superfine)
One of the finest China green teas is Lung Ching (Dragon Well). The liquor is pale yellow, slightly sweet, and very refreshing.
Introduction to Fine Tea Sampler
4 tins (approx. 35g each) of teas from the following black teas, depending upon seasonal availability: TP12: Premium China Keemun, TD50: No.1 Tippy Orthodox GFOP Darjeeling, ZY51: China Yunnan TGFOP, TB10: Bond Street English Breakfast Blend, ZK11: China Keemun First Grade or TB51: East Frisian BOP Assam Tea. These 4 tea selections are representative of a wide range of fine black teas. Please note that Sampler Sets cannot be personalized. Please note that the 4 teas in this sampler set will vary according to the season.
Hao-Ya 'A' Superfine Keemun
Officially the top grade of China Keemun, this grade has always been produced in limited supply. A top lot for the Keemun connoisseur.
Robert Fortune Blend 41 (Darjeeling-Yunnan)
Named after Robert Fortune who toured the tea producing regions in the 1840s under the auspices of the East India Company. Darjeeling adds a pleasing brightness; Yunnan lends a dark, honey colored liquor and delicately spicy overtones.
Tea infusers for loose tea can be used to contain the leaves during infusion and allow for simple removal of the used tea leaves. This tool makes steeping loose tea effortless, allowing the water to flow through, enhancing the tea’s full flavor. To use a loose leaf tea infuser, simply fill it with tea leaves, steep in hot water for 1-5 minutes, then remove and enjoy.
We offer a range of the best quality loose tea infusers, including:
- Tea infuser baskets allow you to measure loose tea directly into the basket before pouring hot water over it.
- Floating tea infusers are designed to float on the water's surface with a “hat” that prevents heat loss and doubles as a drip tray.
- Tea ball infusers feature a snap ball mechanism that opens easily by squeezing the handle for convenient steeping.
- Cotton tea socks fit any teapot with a wire hoop and fine cotton socks that retain even the smallest tea particles.
We also carry convenient travel mugs with infusers and the finest quality tea infuser teapots.