New Arrivals

In this 2019 first flush Darjeeling offering, a variegated mix of bright green and dark olive leaves produces an invigorating cup with rich floral notes. A buttery mouth feel complements a rich tropical fruit sweetness, ending with a crisp, clean finish.

A profusion of downy silver tips adorns the bold, olive-green leaves of this stellar 2019 first flush offering. Pronounced floral notes scent the light golden cup, complementing the fresh, sweet character. Hints of tropical fruit lead up to a lively finish.

This 2019 first flush Darjeeling showcases well-made leaves of light to dark olive-green, which produce an amber-gold cup with a honeyed floral aroma. Fresh notes of sweet corn silk are enhanced by a buttery smooth mouth feel. A refreshing pungency lingers well into the finish.

Toasted brown rice, ground into a fine powder, is blended with Matcha to create a rich, savory cup with toasty notes. For optimal enjoyment, we recommend sifting the powder before whisking. Packed in a small, matte silver tin.

This stellar 2019 first flush offering is fragrant with rich floral notes. Those flowery notes spill over into the bright golden cup, and are complemented by a velvety smooth mouth feel. Hints of sweet melon lead to a lingering finish. A truly outstanding tea experience.

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 eye-opening Assam offering features a thick, robust cup with a complex flavor profile. A rich malty aroma introduces layers of dark cocoa, malt and toasted almond in the dark copper liquor. The finish is clean and brisk.

An abundance of downy, golden tips and chocolate-brown leaves produce a dark ruby-copper liquor with a pronounced cocoa aroma and velvety smooth mouth feel. A caramel sweetness wraps around notes of semi-sweet cocoa, complemented by warm toasty hints.

A profusion of silver tips enhances the bold, handcrafted leaves of this unique Oolong selection from Vietnam. Fragrant notes of apricot, peach and honey introduce the smooth, rich cup, which fills your mouth with its buttery mouth feel. An ambrosia-like sweetness lingers long into the finish.

A rich chocolate aroma invites you to take your first sip of this premium China Congou tea. Cocoa notes and a hint of spice are enveloped by a velvety smooth mouth feel. The dark russet-amber cup finishes with a lingering sweetness.

Pronounced notes of milk chocolate join hints of bergamot and lemon in this naturally flavored selection. Decorated with a colorful array of flower petals, lemongrass and lemon peel, this premium black tea makes a delightful presentation as well as a delicious cup. This tea contains soy.

The amber-gold cup of this 2019 first flush offering is very sweet and fragrant. The pronounced sweetness enhances notes of tropical fruit and hints of spring flowers. The crisp, clean finish provides a satisfying counterpoint, the perfect balance to the sweet flavor.

Pronounced floral notes in both the aroma and the cup distinguish this 2019 “Imperial Spring” offering as a classic first flush Darjeeling tea. The light golden liquor has a fresh, lively character, complemented by a rich sweetness and a silky smooth mouth feel. A lingering finish completes an outstanding tea experience.

A tin (approx. 35g.) of each of the following teas: TSA1: Colombian Tippy Black Tea Organic, TSA3: Colombian Wiry Green Tea Organic, TSA4: Mist Forest Naturally Flavored Colombian Green Tea and TSA6: Colombian Breakfast Blend Organic.

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

A tin (approx. 35g.) of each of the following teas: ZG20: First Grade Gunpowder Green, ZH20: China Pu-Erh Leaf, ZK11: First Grade China Keemun and ZO10: China Oolong Se Chung.

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

A tin (approx. 35g.) of each of the following teas: TD27: Giddapahar Estate TGBOP Ch., TD73: Balasun Estate FTGFOP1 Ch. Musc. (DJ-170), TD75: Victoria’s Peak Estate TGBOP Cl. Organic and TD93: Steinthal Estate SFTGFOP1 (DJ-42).

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

A tin (approx. 35g.) of each of the following teas: TA29: Seajuli Estate GFBOP, TA50: Hattialli Estate TGFOP1, TA73: Langharjan Estate TGFOP1 Tippy and TA75: Kopili Estate FTGFOP1.

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

To celebrate our 30th anniversary, we have created a robust breakfast blend of teas from new origins - Colombia, and old origins - India and Sri Lanka. The dark amber liquor is thick and rich with a silky smooth mouth feel and complex flavor. Enjoy this eye-opening cup to start your day or as an afternoon pick-me-up.

After many requests from our customers, we are pleased to announce the arrival of our latest version of the Chatsford Teapot. This 6-cup (36 oz.) size is made exclusively for us in the USA by Hall China and the Homer Laughlin China Company. This food-service quality, fully-vitrified ceramic pot is designed to be durable and will provide many cups of enjoyment. A Chatsford Teapot provides 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 6-cup red strainer basket (BPA free) is included with every teapot. This teapot holds 36 ounces and includes a "lip", located near the sprout, to hold while you pour. Each teapot comes with a 30-day warranty. Please note that this teapot should never be placed directly on a heat source.

To celebrate our 30th Anniversary, we are introducing a special, limited edition of the Upton Tea Imports Chatsford Teapot (6-cup), AP36A, with our anniversary logo printed on the bottom. A complimentary sample of our NEW South Street Breakfast Blend will be included with each teapot purchase. Enjoy your first pot of tea, on us!

This teapot is available in white only.

This organic Holy Basil (aka Tulsi) selection produces a rich, earthy cup with spicy notes of anise and clove. This caffeine-free cup is great 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.

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.

“Ya Bao” is a special production Yunnan tea made from tender young buds that are hand plucked from ancient tea trees. The pale jade liquor has a unique flavor, with hints of sweet corn and light honey. The aftertaste has light evergreen hints and a pear-like sweetness, which lingers on the palate.

This outstanding Yunnan black tea selection is composed of handcrafted golden tips with a beautiful downy appearance. The russet-amber liquor is fragrant with hints of molasses. Layers of cocoa, spice and earth weave together to create a rich flavor that is complemented by a caramelized sugar sweetness. A whisper of spice lingers in the finish.

This flowering display tea has been handcrafted using a fine-quality China green tea from Fujian province. As the tea steeps, a beautiful orange lily blooms from the hand-tied loose leaf bundle.

For optimal enjoyment, we recommend our glass teapot for steeping this special tea.

Glossy dark brown leaves, sprinkled with downy golden tips, yield a ruby-copper liquor with a rich cocoa aroma and velvety smooth mouth feel. Pronounced bittersweet cocoa notes and hints of dark honey lend a decadent feel to the cup. A fleeting hint of spice in the finish completes an outstanding tea experience.

This caffeine-free fruit blend is a mélange of dried fruit pieces, rose hips, hibiscus flowers, orange peel and natural flavor.

The natural flavor of apricot lends a sweet, juicy flavor to the black tea base. Contains dried apricot bits (apricots, sugar).

The natural flavor of blackcurrant lends a refreshing tartness to the black tea base. Contains dried blackcurrants and blackberry leaves.

A naturally flavored herbal blend that harmonizes the flavors of mint, lemon grass, ginger, chamomile, hibiscus, licorice and blackcurrants. Naturally caffeine-free.

Scented with the aromatic lychee fruit, this China black tea has a natural hint of sweetness and a flowery aroma. A new lot.

This 2018 broken-leaf offering has a classic second flush Darjeeling flavor profile, rich with muscatel notes and a pronounced honey sweetness that blooms as the tea cools. The dark amber liquor has a warm toasty aroma and a smooth, lingering finish. The full-bodied cup is strong enough for the addition of milk, if desired.

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 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.

Bold, dark brown leaves produce a deep amber liquor with a pronounced toasty aroma in this 2018 second flush offering from one of our favorite tea estates. Hints of muscatel accentuate the smooth, sweet character. The finish is crisp and clean.

A sweet toasty fragrance introduces the rich, hearty cup of this 2018 organic, broken-leaf Darjeeling tea. Hints of fruit in the deep amber liquor lead to a bright, refreshing finish. Enjoy a splash of milk in this full-bodied second flush selection.

Decorated with a generous amount of downy golden tips, the fragrant dark brown leaves of this 2018 broken-leaf Assam offering produce a hearty cup with a thick, rich mouth feel suggestive of bittersweet cocoa. The aroma hints of light malt and almond. The dark amber liquor is malty with a hint of spice and a brisk finish.

Perfect for the Matcha lover, this complete gift set includes a 30g tin of our Organic Competition Grade Matcha, an 8 oz. white Matcha bowl, a bamboo whisk and a bamboo Matcha scoop. Beautifully packaged in a white gift box.

Please note that the tin label cannot be personalized.

A full complement of golden tips gives this 2018 broken-leaf Assam selection a beautiful dry leaf appearance. Both the aroma and flavor show the pronounced malty character of a classic Assam tea. The thick cocoa-like mouth feel may be enhanced by adding a splash of milk and a spoonful of honey. A crisp, clean finish completes a perfect tea experience.

The Poobong Estate has been producing teas of superior quality since the early 1900s. With its rich full-bodied cup, this 2018 second flush selection continues that tradition. A sweet aroma enhances notes of cocoa and a warm toastiness in the dark amber liquor. The finish lingers with a dried fruit sweetness. Enjoy this delightful tea with a dollop of milk, if desired.

This gift set includes our Upton Tea Imports mug, a Stainless Steel Cup Infuser and your choice of one of the following teas: CTC Irish Breakfast Blend, Original Earl Grey, or Egyptian Chamomile, packed in our black plug-top tin. Beautifully packaged in our blue gift box.

Please note that the tin label cannot be personalized.

The bold, well-twisted leaves of this 2018 second flush offering produce a rich, full-bodied cup with a refreshing character. A pronounced toasty aroma hints of caramel and fruit. Notes of muscatel and a honey sweetness round out the complex profile. The dark amber liquor will accommodate a splash of milk, if desired.

Perfect for the Matcha lover, this gift set includes our Organic Aichi Matcha, a bamboo whisk and scoop. Ideal for pairing with one of our handcrafted Matcha bowls. Beautifully packaged in our blue gift box.

Please note that the tin label cannot be personalized.

This organic green Darjeeling offering produces a pale gold liquor with a light vegetal fragrance that hints of stone fruit. A pronounced sweetness, suggestive of a juicy pear, complements the smooth, buttery mouth feel. A crisp, effervescent finish dances across the palate. An outstanding tea.

Quality tea and a simple brewing method are key to enjoying loose leaf tea. This gift set includes an AS31: Chatsford Mug Infuser with Lid and your choice of one of the following Sampler Sets: SM30: Introduction to Fine Tea Sampler, SG37: Green Tea Sampler, or SB11: British Blend Sampler. Beautifully packaged in our blue gift box.

Please note that Sampler Sets cannot be personalized.

This 2018 Assam selection boasts a bold leaf style with a sprinkling of golden tips. The sweet aroma hints of dried fruit and honey. Nuances of malt and cocoa join warm toasty notes in the dark ruby-copper cup. The finish is brisk and refreshing.

Fragrant with hints of malt and cocoa, the dark ruby-copper liquor of this 2018 Assam tea offers an invigorating cup. A rich caramel sweetness accentuates hints of Burgundy and cocoa that weave through the thick, velvety smooth mouth feel. The finish is crisp and lingering. While this tea may be enjoyed plain, a dollop of milk will enhance its rich flavor.

The fine broken-leaf style of this 2018 Assam selection produces a thick, rich cup with hints of malt. A clean, brisk finish complements a sweet toasty character in the dark copper liquor. A great everyday cup that may be enjoyed neat or with a splash of milk.