New Arrivals
Liza Hill Estate Second Flush Cl Muscatel (2023 DJ-06) Darjeeling
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. A honey sweetness lingers in the finish.
Balasun Estate Second Flush FTGFOP1 Ch (2023 DJ-139) Darjeeling
This 2023 second flush selection has an inviting fragrance with pronounced muscatel notes that are accentuated by a molasses sweetness and light vanilla hint. A velvety smooth mouth feel 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.
Sungma Estate Second Flush FTGFOP1 Ch (2023 DJ-93) Darjeeling
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 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 class muscatel bouquet, enhanced by a honey sweetness and complemented by woody/toasty hints. The finish is clean and refreshing with an appealing bittersweet quality.
Puttabong Estate Second Flush FTGFOP1 Ch (2023 DJ-147) Darjeeling
The Puttabong Estate has been producing premium teas since 1852. This spectacular 2023 second flush offering 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. A pleasant astringency lingers in the smooth, clean finish. A staff favorite.
Castleton Estate Second Flush FTGFOP1 (2023 DJ-170) Darjeeling
The Castleton Estate is known for crafting top-notch Darjeeling teas. This 2023 second flush 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 has a rich mouth feel and honey nuances, which linger in the finish alongside a whisper of wildflowers.
Margaret's Hope Estate Second Flush FTGFOP1 Muscatel (2023 DJ-179) Darjeeling
From its bold, well-made leaf style to its rich, lively cup, this 2023 second flush 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 lingers with a dried fruit sweetness and white wine crispness.
Season's Pick Second Flush Darjeeling
With its smooth satisfying flavor and great value, this second flush Darjeeling blend is the perfect choice for your everyday cup. The bold, dark brown 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.
Congou Rose Tea
Quality China black (Congou) tea is scented with rose blossoms, creating a naturally aromatic, sweet cup with a very subtle hint of rose.
Singbulli Estate First Flush SFTGFOP1 Ch (2023) Darjeeling
Very bold leaves in shades of olive-green yield a bright amber-gold cup with a fresh fragrance that hints of wildflowers and a toasty brown sugar sweetness. 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!
New England Autumn Tea
This smooth, full-bodied loose leaf black fall tea is fragrant with pronounced cinnamon apple notes, complemented by hints of honey and clove. The velvety smooth cup of this New England Autumn Tea invites that first sip with its cinnamon forward mélange of rich, warming spices, which complements notes of sweet apple and a whisper of orange. The finish lingers on a crisp note. This fall 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.
China Oolong Fine Grade
Very bold, handcrafted leaves produce a rich, full-bodied cup in this classic dark Chinese Oolong tea 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 loose leaf Oolong tea.
Blueberry Fruit Blend
A caffeine-free loose leaf fruit tea 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 fruit tea. This loose leaf blueberry tea is a comparable tisane to our BF44: Berry Fruit Blend, now discontinued.
Hillton Estate First Flush FTGFOP1 CL (2023 DJ-9) Darjeeling
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 Hillton Estate's 2023 first flush Darjeeling tea. A silky smooth mouth feel embraces notes of spring flowers and hints of tropical fruit in the light amber cup of this first flush Darjeeling loose leaf tea. In the finish, a crisp bittersweet note is balanced with lingering notes of honey. A tea lover’s tea!
Premium Pai Mu Tan
The Premium Pai Mu Tan white tea offers an exceptional tea experience. 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 in this Chinese loose leaf white tea 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.
Lover's Leap OP Ceylon
Established in the late nineteenth century, the Lover’s Leap Tea Estate perches among the clouds, at 6,000 feet, in the mountainous Nuwara Eliya district of Sri Lanka. This Ceylon black tea selection offers a bright, citrusy aroma, complemented by warm biscuity nuances. The lively cup of loose leaf black tea 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.
Yunnan Golden Buds Organic
A pronounced aroma and flavor of rich melted chocolate distinguishes this outstanding organic Chinese loose leaf 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. This Yunnan Golden Buds Tea's finish lingers with dark, bittersweet notes of malt and cherry, reminiscent of a Porter beer. A staff favorite. Small lot with limited availability.
Hunan Yellow Tea Imperial
A rare tea of Hunan province, this loose leaf 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 of this fine Chinese yellow tea. 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.
Tea Flight for Beginners: Black
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.
Tea Flight for Beginners: Herbal
Start your tea journey with this specially curated loose leaf herbal teas for beginners. This tea flight set contains 5 herbal 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 tea flight and enjoy your journey. SK03: Herbal Tea BA38: Vanilla Rooibos Organic (South Africa) BH51: Chamomile Organic (Egypt) BH46: Peppermint Organic (Germany) BH18: Lemon-Ginger Blend (Germany) NF60: Rote Grutze (Germany) Please note that substitutions may be made according to seasonal availability.
Tea Flight for Beginners: Green
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.