New Arrivals

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. A small "lip," located above the spout, is there to assist with the 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 have introduced a special, limited edition of the Upton Tea Imports Chatsford Teapot (6-cup), AP36A, with our anniversary logo printed on the bottom. Supplies of this special teapot are very limited.

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.

The neat, finely particled leaves of this 2019 organic first flush Darjeeling yield a sweet, lively cup with a buttery fragrance. The golden amber liquor exhibits a full mouth feel and the ripe sweetness of tropical fruit. A refreshing astringency blooms and lingers long into the finish. May be enjoyed hot or iced. We recommend a 2-minute steeping time.

This naturally flavored, premium black tea is blended with cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, licorice, and coconut to produce a sweet Chai tea with a creamy smooth, tropical flair. Hints of caramel linger in the finish. This product contains coconut.

Chai is traditionally made by simmering tea and fresh spices in highly sweetened milk. This naturally flavored version may be prepared like regular steeped tea, or the more traditional way by simmering 5-8 minutes in a pan of milk. Add lots of honey or sugar and serve hot or iced. This selection has pronounced clove and cinnamon notes that balance wonderfully with the premium black tea base.

The Glenburn Estate has been producing premium teas since the mid 1800s. This choice 2019 first flush offering is a beautiful mix of dark-olive leaves and silvery tips. The golden amber cup is fragrant with hints of honey and spring flowers. A whisper of tropical fruit and fleeting buttery quality enhance the rich mouth feel and refreshing astringency. The lingering finish is reminiscent of a dry white wine.

This 2019 first flush selection comes from the Ging Estate, located in the Lebong Valley of West Darjeeling. Ging is a Lepcha word meaning “the outstretched slopes.” The aroma is mellow with a whisper of fresh corn silk. The amber-gold cup is light and refreshing with smooth, buttery hints, complemented by a sparkling, effervescent quality. Nuances of tropical fruit linger in the bright finish.

A rich, inviting fragrance introduces this naturally flavored, premium black tea selection. This is the third of four special teas created this year to celebrate our 30th anniversary. The robust cup is smooth and full-bodied with pronounced deep bergamot notes. The finish is long and lingering.

A sweet floral fragrance introduces this aromatic first flush offering from the 2019 season. The bold, tippy leaves produce a golden amber cup with a silky smooth mouth feel and complex flavor. Classic floral notes are punctuated by a tropical fruit sweetness and a refreshing pungency that lingers into the finish.

A profusion of downy, silver tips complements the bold, olive-green leaves of this 2019 first flush Darjeeling. The sweet aroma is fragrant with hints of fresh cornsilk and almond. The dark golden cup exhibits a full mouth feel and rich pungency, with complex layers of tropical fruit, honeysuckle and honey. The finish is smooth and lingering.

This naturally flavored selection is the perfect balance of bergamot, stone fruit and black tea flavor with a dollop of vanilla sweetness. Light hints of bergamot and a whisper of anise complement the distinctly sweet aroma. The cup is medium-bodied with a smooth creamy mouth feel and lingering finish.

In this naturally flavored selection, the creamy vanilla aroma and flavor envelop the premium decaffeinated black tea base with a velvety richness. A delicious treat for the evening. Great hot or iced.

This premium tea offering from Korea yields a rosy-amber liquor with a complex aroma and flavor. Layers of dark sugar, cocoa, and oak are wrapped in a syrupy richness, lending a warming quality to this unique tea. Spicy hints linger in the finish.

A sprinkling of downy, golden tips decorates the bold, wiry leaves of this premium black tea from Yunnan province. The dark amber cup is rich and sweet with an earthy aroma, hinting of molasses. That earthy quality is prominent in the flavor profile and lingers into the finish.

Constructed of double wall Pyrex glass, this 12-ounce tumbler comes with a removable stainless steel infuser. The perfect choice for steeping your tea at home or at work, this elegant glass tumbler is topped with a Pyrex lid that also serves to hold the infuser after steeping. Approximately 7 1/8” tall (with lid) with a diameter of 3 ½” at the top, tapering to 2 ½” at the bottom. Hand wash only. Made in China.

This superlative 2019 first flush Darjeeling selection has a stunning leaf appearance with a profusion of full silver-tipped leaf sets. The aroma is sweet and fragrant. With layered flavor notes of wildflowers, melon and tropical fruit, the sparkling gold cup exhibits a depth and richness experienced in teas of the highest quality. Hints of honey linger long into the finish.

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.

From one of our favorite Assam estates, this 2019 offering showcases bold, dark brown leaves complemented by downy golden tips. The dark amber cup is fragrant with a pronounced malty aroma. A smooth, thick mouth feel enhances a complex flavor profile, rich with notes of malt and Burgundy lingering long into the finish.

This 2019 organic first flush selection offers bold, beautiful leaves in shades of olive green, decorated with downy silver tips. An invigorating pungency in the bright golden cup is tempered by a sweet aroma, hinting of fresh pineapple. Pronounced notes of corn silk bring a rich quality to the complex flavor profile. Hints of flowers lead to a crisp, clean finish.

A sweet fragrance is accented by hints of tropical fruit in this 2019 first flush offering. The bright amber-gold cup has a full, velvety mouth feel and rich flavor. Hints of stone fruit and flowers are enhanced by nuances of wildflower honey. A smooth, clean finish completes a delightful tea experience.

From the 2019 season, this organic first flush Darjeeling is notable for its lively, refreshing cup. The aroma is fragrant with notes of corn silk and flowers, accentuated by a sugar cookie sweetness. Hints of honey join pronounced notes of tropical fruit in the light amber-gold liquor. The finish is crisp and clean.

Fragrant notes of ripe peach scent this naturally flavored, premium black tea from China. This is the second of four special teas created this year to celebrate our 30th anniversary. Decorated with flower blossoms, the ebony-brown leaves produce a rich, full-bodied cup, the perfect balance of black tea flavor and sweet notes of juicy peach. Enjoy “a day at the peach” with this truly decadent treat. Great hot or iced.

This tea is comparable with our TE98: Huang Shan Sunset Tea.

A rich, full-bodied black tea provides a premium base for this naturally flavored selection. Refreshing notes of citrus fruit are prominent in both the aroma and the dark amber cup. Tiny juniper berries lend a crisp counterpoint to the lingering sweetness. Great hot or iced.

Made of durable borosilicate glass, this stylish, lightweight pitcher makes a beautiful presentation for your favorite iced tea. The stainless steel lid fits snugly into the top of the pitcher and contains a convenient pouring spout. We recommend pairing this glass pitcher with our favorite way to steep tea – our 6-cup Chatsford Teapot. If you prefer to steep your tea directly in the pitcher, we recommend our Finum Extra Large Filter Papers and a Clip. While this pitcher is dishwasher safe, we recommend handwashing the lid. The capacity is approximately 44 ounces. Dimensions: 8 3/4" tall and 3 3/4" in diameter

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.

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.

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.

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.

Please note that the tin label cannot be personalized.

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.

With its built-in, stainless steel mesh filter, this 8 oz. Japanese Kyusu teapot is designed to steep loose tea leaves directly in water. Traditionally made for preparing Japanese green tea, the unglazed, bronze-colored clay will absorb the flavor of the tea over time. We highly recommend steeping only one type of tea in this teapot. The convenient side handle makes for an easy pour. Made in Japan. Very limited supply.

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.

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.

This relatively rare, handcrafted offering is produced in An Hui province, Huo Shan County, and was once a tribute tea offered to the Emperor. The leaves are composed of a fine plucking, with a downy bud and two leaves. The liquor is a muted hay color with a buttery aspect. The flavor is subtle yet rich and enticing, with an evanescent tropical fruit note.

A superior grade of Sencha, with a brighter flavor and smoother finish than basic Sencha. Highly recommended.

China Sencha is flavored and blended with a sweet, pleasing mix of slivered almonds, cinnamon and decorative lime flowers. The cinnamon creates a finish of gentle spicy notes. This product contains tree nuts(almonds).