New Arrivals

This full-bodied, fall-inspired black tea is 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.

An herbaceous aroma is enhanced by a subtle floral perfume and sweet hints of brown sugar, which sets the stage for the rich, invigorating character of this 2023 first flush Darjeeling. A silky smooth mouth feel embraces notes of spring flowers and hints of tropical fruit in the light amber cup. In the finish, a crisp bittersweet note is balanced with lingering notes of honey. A tea lover’s tea!

The Castleton Estate is known for crafting top-notch Darjeeling teas. This 2023 second flush Darjeeling tea offering is true to their reputation. The chestnut-colored liquor has a lively fruity bouquet in both the aroma and flavor, with hints of muscatel and a ripe stone fruit sweetness. The smooth, full-bodied cup of loose leaf Darjeeling tea has a rich mouth feel and honey nuances, which linger in the finish alongside a whisper of wildflowers.

Very bold leaves in shades of olive-green yield a bright amber-gold cup of loose leaf first flush Darjeeling tea, with a fresh fragrance that hints of wildflowers and a toasty brown sugar sweetness. Singbulli Estate's first flush Darjeeling tea has a smooth buttery mouth feel embraces a lively character with classic floral flavor, enhanced by notes of honey and sweet nectar. The finish lingers on a crisp bittersweet note. Another exemplary selection from one of our favorite tea estates!

This premium Jasmine Silver Needle white tea is made entirely of the tender buds of a large leaf cultivar from the spring harvest in Yunnan province. These young buds are then naturally scented with fresh jasmine flowers over five consecutive nights. The sugar-sweet aroma is redolent with a sublime jasmine/osmanthus fragrance. The pale golden cup is light and airy with a pronounced jasmine scent, reminiscent of a lush garden’s fragrance at the height of summer. A silky smooth, refreshing finish completes a memorable tea experience. The perfect choice for a winter uplift!

From Yunnan province, this outstanding Chinese black tea offering has long ebony-brown leaves that steep a velvety smooth cup. The sweet aroma of this Yunnan tea, hinting of rose petals, is balanced with pronounced spicy notes of cinnamon and nutmeg. The dark amber liquor exhibits exceptional complexity with layers of earth, spice, brown sugar, and a whisper of floral essence. The finish lingers and comforts with hints of warming spice. A staff favorite.

Established in the late nineteenth century, the Lover’s Leap Estate perches among the clouds, at 6,000 feet, in the mountainous Nuwara Eliya district of Sri Lanka. This black tea selection offers a bright, citrusy aroma, complemented by warm biscuity nuances. The lively cup is a lovely balance of honey sweetness and high-grown briskness, with notes of dried fruit and a light toastiness. The finish lingers with a whisper of spice. Steep longer when adding a splash of milk.

Very bold, handcrafted leaves produce a rich, full-bodied cup in this classic dark Oolong offering from Fujian province. The aroma is honey sweet and toasty with hints of oak and spice. The blonde-amber liquor has a velvety smooth mouth feel, which embraces layers of rich toastiness, crisp stone fruit, and cedar nuances. A mellow woodsy sweetness lingers in the finish. A great value for a premium Fine Grade Oolong.

Downy, golden tips adorn dark brown leaves in this elegant black tea offering from Doomni Estate in Assam. The bright aroma is sweet and earthy with hints of red wine and ripe berries, complemented by a whisper of nuttiness. A full mouth feel enriches the complex flavor profile, which features notes of malt and cocoa, accentuated by a warm toastiness, a hint of chestnut, and a dried fruit sweetness. The finish lingers with a whisper of melted caramel balanced by a pleasant crisp note.

High quality Chinese loose leaf black Rose Congou Tea is scented with rose petals, creating a naturally aromatic, sweet cup with a very subtle hint of rose.

With its smooth satisfying flavor and great value, this second flush Darjeeling tea blend is the perfect choice for your everyday cup. The bold, dark brown loose leaf black tea leaves produce a dark amber liquor with a toasty aroma, fragrant with a dried fruit sweetness and woody spice hints. A silky mouth feel complements notes of honey and warming spices, joined by a deep rich toastiness, which lingers in the finish.

A plethora of golden tips adorns the dark brown leaves of this 2023 broken-leaf Assam tea selection from Nahorhabi Estate. The toasty aroma hints of honey and spice with a faint earthy nuance makes the experience of sipping this Assam loose leaf tea an exceptional one. The strong, malty cup has a smooth toffee sweetness, complemented by a hint of tart cherry. The dry, crisp finish lingers on a spicy note. Excellent with milk or cream.

This 2023 selection is a thick, malty Assam tea from one of our favorite estates. A bright aroma, with hints of spice and oak, introduces the rich chestnut-colored cup. Notes of cocoa and spice join bittersweet hints in the classic malty flavor. A whisper of molasses and biscuit lingers in the creamy smooth finish of this Assam loose leaf tea. Great with a splash of milk or cream.

Golden, downy tips provide a beautiful contrast to the bold, dark-brown leaves of this outstanding 2023 Assam selection. The dark copper liquor offers a malty aroma, complemented by fragrant cocoa and stone fruit notes. The rich cup has a full mouth feel with a complex flavor profile, featuring layers of malt and cocoa enhanced by a raisin/fig sweetness. The finish is crisp with hints of oak. This staff favorite may be enjoyed neat or with a splash of milk.

Our Nepal black tea selection from Shangri-La is a beautiful mix of dark brown leaves and flecks of small green leaves, decorated with silver tips. The bright fruity/floral aroma hints of citrus and sweet baked goods. The rich amber cup has a medium-bodied profile with notes of pear, melon, and a honey sweetness that lingers in the finish.

The large leaves of this 2023 imperial broken-leaf Assam offering are generously laced with flecks of curled, golden tips, which produce a robust cup with a toasty aroma hinting of marzipan sweetness. The dark ruby-copper liquor has a thick mouth feel evocative of rich cocoa and malt, punctuated by a rich note of Burgundy that lingers in the smooth finish. Great with a splash of milk.

A caffeine-free fruit blend containing hibiscus petals, rosehip peels, apple pieces, elderberries, orange peels, and natural blueberry flavoring. The aroma is fragrant with sweet berry notes and a hint of citrus. A crisp mouth feel invigorates the juicy berry flavor. Enjoy hot or over ice for a refreshing iced tea.

This Blueberry Fruit Blend is a comparable tisane to our BF44: Berry Fruit Blend, now discontinued.

Bold, handcrafted leaves produce a buttery smooth, golden-amber cup with pronounced honey and floral notes in both aroma and flavor, with an added hint of melon as complement. A whisper of lemon brings a refreshing aspect to the aroma as well as adding a counterpoint to a lingering sweetness in the finish. Enjoy it hot or over ice for a wonderful iced tea.

The Mangalam Estate is popular among Assam tea aficionados, and each year we look forward to their offerings. In this 2023 selection, golden tips mix with dark brown leaves, producing a robust cup with a smooth mouth feel. The complex aroma reveals layers of malt and nutty notes, harmonizing with toasty hints and a honey sweetness. A lively astringency in the dark copper cup is tempered by malty undertones, hints of stone fruit and a whisper of cocoa. The finish is sweet and lingering. Enjoy this excellent selection neat or with a dollop of milk.

The Puttabong Estate has been producing premium teas since 1852. This spectacular 2023 second flush darjeeling tea carries on that tradition with its rich, full-bodied cup redolent with notes of toasty caramelized sugar and warm baked goods, complemented by a lovely fragrance of oak cask essence. A jammy sweetness balances with notes of baked apple and an undertone of earthen spice in the lively, medium-amber liquor. With its pleasant astringency that lingers in the smooth, clean finish, this loose leaf black tea is definitely a staff favorite.

The bold, attractive leaves of this superlative 2023 Assam tea offering are sprinkled with a fair complement of golden, downy tips. The Manohari Estate tea's aroma is fragrant with hints of malt and cocoa, accentuated by a stone fruit sweetness. The dark copper cup is thick and rich, imparting a lively yet smooth flavor profile. Pronounced notes of cocoa are joined by amaretto, oak, and a hint of rose that lingers in the finish. Excellent with milk. This premium selection is the perfect choice for the Assam loose leaf tea enthusiast.

A rare tea of Hunan province, this yellow tea has been masterfully handcrafted into elegantly long, twisted leaves decorated by an abundance of downy golden tips. The intoxicating aroma is ripe with the fragrance of fresh fruit and nectar, enhanced by a sugary sweetness. Notes of melon, peach and sweet apple lend a rich honeyed character to the medium-bodied, amber-gold cup. The finish is bright and uplifting with hints of warming spice. An exceptional offering that has quickly become a staff favorite. Small lot with limited availability.

This 2023 second flush darjeeling tea selection has an inviting fragrance with pronounced muscatel notes that are accentuated by a molasses sweetness and light vanilla hint. This exceptional loose leaf black tea has a velvety smooth mouth feel that embraces a complex flavor profile with classic muscatel notes, a honey-sweet floral hint, and cedar/oak nuances. The finish lingers with a lively crispness and earthy hint.

From its bold, well-made leaf style to its rich, lively cup, this 2023 second flush Darjeeling tea offering, from one of our favorite estates, has many excellent points to consider. The aroma is fragrant with notes of muscatel and hints of black cherry. Layers of muscatel, apricot, honey, a biscuit-like toastiness and a whisper of mahogany weave together to create an immensely satisfying flavor. The smooth finish of this loose leaf Darjeeling tea lingers with a dried fruit sweetness and white wine crispness.

Located in the Rung Bong valley at altitudes ranging from 3,500 to 5,500 feet, the Sungma Estate was first planted in the 1860s. This 2023 second flush darjeeling tea selection offers a smooth, medium-bodied cup with a sweet, toasty aroma, hinting of oak and cedar with a whisper of vanilla. The mahogany-colored liquor exhibits a classic muscatel bouquet, enhanced by a honey sweetness and complemented by woody/toasty hints. The finish of this loose leaf black tea is clean and refreshing with an appealing bittersweet quality.

Downy, golden tips thread through dark brown leaves that steep a rich, dark-amber liquor with a pronounced muscatel aroma. Hints of almond, honey, and oak add a balanced complexity to the fragrance. The classic muscatel notes bloom in the silky smooth flavor, accentuated by hints of Burgundy and soft floral nuances make this second flush darjeeling tea selection so refreshing. A honey sweetness lingers in the finish of this loose leaf black tea.

A pronounced aroma and flavor of rich melted chocolate distinguishes this outstanding black tea selection from Yunnan province. A profusion of downy golden buds yields a dark amber cup with a rounded, velvety smooth mouth feel and caramel-like sweetness. The finish lingers with dark, bittersweet notes of malt and cherry, reminiscent of a Porter beer. A staff favorite. Small lot with limited availability.

Grown on Chaozhou Phoenix mountain in Guangdong province at an altitude of 4,000 feet, this esteemed Chinese Oolong tea, also known as “Mi Lan Xiang,” is plucked from a Dan Cong cultivar only once a year in the spring. The ultra-bold, hand-twisted leaves of this Special Phoenix Honey Orchid Tea yield a velvety smooth, full-bodied cup with a pronounced stone fruit character. The complex aroma weaves layers of fragrance — floral, honey, citrus, nutty, toasty/biscuity — with a whisper of smoke. The clean finish lingers with an appealing fruity sweetness. This staff favorite creates a memorable tea experience.

Da Hong Pao, or "Big Red Robe," is a famous Chinese Oolong tea with a colorful pedigree. The very large leaves are perfect for multiple infusions. Subsequent steepings will produce varying levels of stone fruit and honey notes. The aroma is fruity and fragrant with a hint of sweet spring flowers. A lingering vegetal sweetness is noted in the finish, along with a crisp, clean hint reminiscent of dry white wine. Very limited lot.

Start your tea journey with this specially curated loose leaf black tea set for beginners. This tea flight contains 5 black tea samples and a box of Finum Filter Bags (100) with Stick (AI45). Each tea sample will make approximately 4-6 cups. Tea glass sold separately. Grab your flight and enjoy your journey.

SK01: The Black Tea Flight for Beginners contains:
TD50: No. 1 Tippy Orthodox Darjeeling (India)
TA40: Tippy Orthodox GFOP Assam (India)
TC05: Ceylon BOP (Sri Lanka)
TK12: Rukeri Estate Rwanda BOP (Africa)
ZY45: Yunnan FBOP (China)

Please note that substitutions may be made according to seasonal availability.

Start your tea journey with this specially curated loose leaf green tea set for beginners. This tea flight contains 5 green tea samples and a box of Finum Filter Bags (100) with Stick (AI45). Each tea sample will make approximately 4-6 cups. Tea glass sold separately. Grab your flight and enjoy your journey.

SK02: Green Tea
TJ10: Japanese Sencha (Japan)
ZG18: Chun Mee Moon Palace Organic (China)
TC38: Idulgashinna Estate OP1 Green Organic (Sri Lanka)
ZG14: Young Hyson Imperial Organic (China)
TR55: Korean Green Tea Jung-Jak Organic (Korea)

Please note that substitutions may be made according to seasonal availability.