Featured Teas

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Please note that the 4 teas in this sampler set will vary according to the season.

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.

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.

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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.

Pronounced notes of orange and sweet creamy hints complement a smooth tea base in this naturally flavored black tea offering. Cloves add a light spicy zest to both the aroma and the flavor. Enjoy this refreshing treat hot or iced.

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.

Fresh tasting, highly aromatic, very round peppermint flavor.

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.

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.

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Please note that the 4 teas in this sampler set will vary according to the season.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Medium-roasted Nicaraguan cacao nibs give the cup a creamy chocolate flavor and glossy sheen. The aroma is cool and minty, reminiscent of chocolate-covered mints. The tasty flavor combination of cocoa and mint calls to mind mint chocolate chip ice cream. The lingering finish is cool and refreshing.

Read all about chocolate as well as some delicious chocolate tea recipes in our blog post,Decadent Desserts in a Cup

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 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.

4 tins (approx. 35g each) of herbals from the following herbal teas, depending upon seasonal availability: BA20: South African Rooibos Superior Organic, BH15: Ginger Root Superior Organic, BH46: Certified Peppermint Organic, BH60: Hibiscus Flowers, BA28: South African Honeybush Superior Organic, or BH51: Chamomile Organic.

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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.

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Attractive, well-made leaves are adorned with a complement of silver and gold tips in this exemplary second flush selection from the esteemed Castleton Estate. A pronounced muscatel bouquet is supported by a warm toasty fragrance. The sweet, ambrosial flavor is rich with muscatel and stone fruit notes, enhanced by a hint of honey. The smooth finish lingers with subtle hints of spice.

Fragrant notes of ripe peach scent this naturally flavored, premium black tea from China. This is the second of four special teas created 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.

Enjoy this recipe for a Peach Sky Spritzer Mocktail!

Ingredients:

• 3 grams (1 rounded tsp.) Peach Sky Black Tea
• 6 oz. water for preparation
• 6 oz. plain sparkling water
• 1 tsp. simple syrup
• Ice
• Fresh peach slices to garnish

Directions:

• Steep the tea leaves for 4 minutes in 6 oz. boiling water (212F).
• Pour into a tall glass and mix in the simple syrup.
• Allow to cool and add the sparkling water.
• Gently stir and add ice.
• Garnish with peach slices.

A tin (approx. 35g.) of each of the following teas: TB02: Leadenhall Street Breakfast Blend, TB12: C.T.C. Irish Breakfast Blend, TB14: Scottish Breakfast Blend and TB18: Ceylon English Breakfast Select.

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When steeped as a tea, dried chamomile flowers are highly valued for their soothing aroma and relaxing flavor. Combined with the sweetness of blackberry leaves and supporting hints of spearmint and applemint, the bright floral flavor of chamomile offers a calm respite at the end of your day. This comforting herbal blend is caffeine-free.

First planted at the turn of the 20th century, the south-facing tea slopes of the Jungpana Estate are located in a remote area in Darjeeling near Kurseong, a misty land of rolling hills where the average elevation is 4,000 feet. Plucked on March 20th, this 2025 first flush offering displays bold leaves in variegated tones of olive green, laced with delicate, silver tips. A pronounced tropical fruit fragrance sets the stage for the lively golden cup, where herbaceous notes of spring flowers bloom. A refreshing nuance of citrus zest balances with a hint of pineapple sweetness that lingers in the crisp finish.

Select fine pluckings (two leaves and a bud), scented with the finest jasmine flowers and tightly rolled into pearl-sized spheres. A rare treat for Jasmine tea lovers.

Enjoy this special sampler set of decadent dessert teas for yourself or as a delightful gift for your favorite tea lover!

A tin (approx. 35g each) of each of the following chocolate teas: NT102: Chocolate Banana Bread Keemun Black Tea, NT103: Chocolate Orange Spice Keemun Black Tea, NT104: Chocolate Mint Chip Keemun Black Tea, and TSA5: Chocolate Truffle Colombian Black Tea.

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With its creamy lemon fragrance and smooth, marshmallow-like sweetness, this naturally flavored white tea calls to mind the indulgent experience of this luscious lemon dessert. A pronounced Meyer lemon flavor is enhanced by hints of vanilla and sweet candy, which linger into the finish. A staff favorite.

Produced at a small family tea garden in Shizuoka, Japan, this unique black tea is smoked for 6-8 hours using wood chips from a Japanese cherry wood whisky barrel. With layers of smoke, Burgundy and hints of floral sweetness, the aroma is reminiscent of a warm charcoal fire. A buttery mouth feel and hints of toffee complement the pronounced smoky notes in the smooth, rich cup. That smoky character is joined by a prevailing sweetness that lingers long after the last sip.

With its creamy lemon fragrance and sweet lemon flavor, this naturally flavored black tea has quickly become a staff favorite. The smooth tea base lends a full mouth feel to the refreshing cup. Great hot or iced.

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.

The aroma of sweet wild strawberry, reminiscent of a fruit candy, greets you as you take your first sip of this refreshing blend. The golden ecru liquor is smooth and light, with a fruity sweetness and mild tartness that balance well on the palate. Notes of strawberry, citrus, and apple create a thirst-quenching cup, which satisfies either hot or iced. The crisp finish lingers with a hint of citrus zest. Caffeine-free.

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.

Produced from the unique Ruby #18 cultivar, developed by cross breeding a wild Formosa tea plant varietal with a Burmese/Assam strain, this outstanding black tea hails from the Sun Moon Lake region in Nantou County, Taiwan. The long, dark, wiry leaves yield a complex, hearty liquor with a velvety smooth mouth feel. The fragrant aroma reveals layers of cinnamon, raisin, fig, vanilla, and plum, which harmonize with notes of bread pudding, baked apple, and a subtle malty hint in the full-bodied cup. A lingering caramelized brown sugar note provides a complement to a crisp snap of clove in the finish. Steep longer for deeper flavor and a stronger cup. Created in celebration of Upton Tea Imports' 35th anniversary in 2024, this delightful Formosa black tea is a staff favorite.

A select lot of our organic, coarse cut spearmint. Great for blending with green tea or steeping alone as a refreshing, caffeine-free beverage.

Medium-roasted Nicaraguan cacao nibs offer notes of bittersweet cocoa and a glossy sheen to the cup. A harmonious tapestry of scents — melted milk chocolate, clementine orange, cardamom, and nutmeg — elevate the aroma. With its pairing of sweet orange and cocoa notes, the flavor tastes like a Christmas chocolate orange with a hint of warmth from the cardamom. The lingering finish is crisp and citrusy.

Read all about chocolate as well as some delicious chocolate tea recipes in our blog post,Decadent Desserts in a Cup

This is the finest Jade Oolong tea we’ve ever sampled. Orchid, honey, and buttery notes weave together to create a complex aroma and flavor with a creamy smooth mouth feel and long, lingering finish. For those of you looking for the best of what Taiwan can offer, this outstanding Oolong selection is highly recommended.

4 tins (approx. 35g each) of teas from the following flavored tisanes/teas, depending upon seasonal availability: BH101: Apple Mint Valerian Herbal Blend, BH102: Cinnamon Apple Guarana Maté, BH104: Lemongrass Apple Rosemary Herbal Blend, BH46: Peppermint Organic, ZH102: Ginger Pu-Erh, or BH105: Chamomile Mint Herbal Blend. All selections are caffeine-free except for BH102 and ZH102, which contain caffeine.

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Please note that the 4 teas in this sampler set will vary according to the season.

The combination of a lightly oxidized China Oolong with natural citrus oil creates a delightfully refreshing cup. The aroma is fragrant with notes of fresh orange and honey. In the pale gold liquor, a gentle hint of orchid perfume balances perfectly with the flavor of orange zest and a whisper of spice. A light sweetness lingers in the finish.

An inviting aroma—fragrant with muscatel and jam-like notes reminiscent of sweet plum cake—introduces this 2025 second flush offering from Gielle Estate. Nestled on the cold, sunlit slopes above Takdah village, the estate lies approximately four miles from the Darjeeling railway station. The dark amber cup is rich and full-bodied, its mouthfeel as smooth as silk. Pronounced muscatel notes are complemented by toasty hints and a subtle nuance of oak. The dry finish lingers with whispers of caramelized sugar and spice.

Harvested on February 3rd, the very first plucking of the 2025 first flush season at Rohini Estate, this outstanding selection displays bold, handcrafted leaves in shades of green, decorated with delicate, silvery tips. The aroma is fresh and fragrant, with sweet floral hints and notes of corn silk. The cup glows with rich golden highlights, the first sip blooming with honeyed floral notes, complemented by hints of fresh spring greens. A full buttery mouth feel embraces the classic first flush flavor profile, leading to a lingering, silky finish. Savor each sip of this stellar offering.

4 tins (approx. 35g each) of teas from the following green teas, depending upon seasonal availability: TJ10: Japanese Sencha, TJ21: Gen-mai Cha, TJ79: Kagoshima Kabuse Sencha, TJ16: Sencha Special Grade Yamato, TJ41: Ho-ji Cha Kamakura Organic or TJ22: Gen-Mai Cha Kamakura Organic.

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Please note that the 4 teas in this sampler set will vary according to the season.

4 tins (approx. 35g each) of teas from the following Chai teas, depending upon seasonal availability: TE30: Traditional Masala Chai, NT33: Chai Spice Black Tea, TX30: Decaffeinated Masala Chai, BA33: Rooibos Chai, NT35: Pumpkin Spice Chai, or BH33: Chai Namaste Organic.

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Please note that the 4 teas in this sampler set will vary according to the season.

This blend of premium Darjeeling and Ceylon black teas makes a great hot tea as well. For iced tea preparation, simply double the amount of tea leaves, steep for 3-4 minutes, and pour over ice.

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.

The smoothness of apple complements the rich lemon flavor that predominates in this stimulating herbal blend. Uplifting hints of rosemary linger in the finish. This caffeine-free selection is the perfect companion when working on your latest project.

With an attractive complement of golden tips, the bold, well-formed leaves yield a thick, rich cup with pronounced sweetness and complex flavor. The sweet malty aroma is enhanced by hints of semi-sweet chocolate, a winey richness, and toasty warmth. In the amber-copper liquor, layered nuances of malt, cherry, oak, and a whisper of rose lead to a lively finish that lingers with a note of warming spice.

Harvested from a perennial shrub (Ocimum tenuiflorum) native to India, this aromatic, caffeine-free tisane produces a rich, well-rounded cup with spicy notes of anise and clove. This aromatic, caffeine-free tisane tea hints of bittersweet cocoa that lingers in the minty clean finish.

Originally planted in 1869, the venerable Seeyok Estate is located near the India-Nepal border and sits at an altitude averaging 4,700 feet, with a scenic view of Kanchenjunga Mountain, the third highest peak in the world. In this superlative 2024 first flush Darjeeling offering, flecks of bright green leaves and silver tips thread through bold, olive-green leaves, which produce a mouth filling cup of golden sunshine. The sweet aroma is fragrant with notes of honey and meadow flowers, complemented by a fresh vegetal hint. The smooth liquor exhibits a lively, spring-like character, with floral notes that are accented by a nuance of oak. The crisp, pungent finish is well balanced with a lingering honey sweetness. A staff favorite.

Good color and strength for a hearty cup. Takes milk very well.

This Guangdong province specialty is a lovely Oolong tea, scented with magnolia flowers. Alternately known as Orchid Oolong, or Yu Lan, this selection is a must try for those who appreciate a fine scented tea. The flavor nuances are unique, but hints of jasmine lend a recognizable character.

This 2024 first flush Darjeeling offers finely particled leaves, in shades of olive green, which steep a light golden-amber cup with an invigorating fragrance hinting of almond and spice. Notes of tropical fruit and almond, a corn silk sweetness, and a zesty hint of citrus are complemented by the buttery smooth mouthfeel. A dry white wine crispness enlivens the lingering finish. A great value from the renowned Steinthal Estate.

Dried blueberries and natural flavoring complement the smooth China green tea base, yielding a pale gold liquor with refreshing blueberry notes and a crisp, clean finish. This well-balanced blend tastes delicious hot or iced!

Enjoy this recipe for a Blueberry GreenTea-tini mocktail!

Producing premium Darjeeling teas in the Mirik Valley for over a century, the Thurbo Estate cultivates tea at an average elevation of 6,000 feet. In this 2025 first flush offering, silver tips are sprinkled among attractive leaves in shades of olive green. Tropical fruit notes lend a rich sweetness to both the aroma and the amber-gold cup. Hints of fresh corn silk and spring greens add depth to the fragrance. A candy-like sweetness complements subtle notes of almond and flowers in the flavor. The crisp finish lingers with the whisper of a spring garden.

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.

A pronounced ginger flavor is supported by the sweetness of anise, the warmth of cinnamon and subtle notes of earthy Shou Pu-Erh. The finish lingers on a spicy note. This invigorating blend is the perfect choice to accompany your evening meal.

4 tins (approx. 35g each) of teas from the following flavored teas/tisanes, depending upon seasonal availability: NF41: Mango Indica Black Tea, NF50: Sweet Orange Black Tea, NF60: Rote Grutze, NF73: Peach Black Tea with Fruit Pieces, NF45: Cape Cod Cranberry Fruit Tea, or NF90: Vanilla Black Tea.

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This exquisitely crafted Formosa Oolong is very fragrant, with pronounced peach notes in both the aroma and the tawny-gold cup. An abundance of downy, silver tips adorns the large beautiful leaves, yielding a liquor bursting with flavor and a smooth, creamy mouth feel. Notes of dried fruit as well as hints of warm spice and honey lead to a clean finish with a lingering sweetness.

Citrus teas are nature's perfect pick-me-up, combining the delicate complexity of premium tea leaves with the bold, tangy notes of citrus fruits. Whether it's the sharp zest of lemon, or the sweet embrace of orange, these teas transform an ordinary moment into an extraordinary experience.

This refreshing sampler set includes 4 tins of the following citrus teas (approx. 35g each): BF73: Strawberry Citrus Fruit Melange, ZO104: Orange Blossom Oolong, NT105: Lemon Meringue White Tea, and NF30: Lemon Drop Black Tea.

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With elevations ranging from 3,500 to 5,500 feet, the esteemed Sungma Estate was first planted in the 1860s. This 2025 first flush selection offers a creamy, mouth-filling cup with a sugary-sweet, toasty aroma that hints at almond and anise. The amber-gold liquor presents a classic floral bouquet, enhanced by a tropical fruit sweetness. The refreshing finish lingers with a floral aftertaste that adds depth to the flavor profile.

From the “Four Season Spring” cultivar, this unique Formosa Oolong exhibits premium, loosely rolled leaves that produce a pale gold liquor with the heady scent of lilacs. A smooth, rich buttery mouth feel provides the perfect complement to the pronounced honey notes and intense floral character. The finish lingers with light hints of melon.

The Gopaldhara Estate sits at 7,000 feet in the foothills of the Himalayas and holds the distinction of being the highest tea-growing elevation in Darjeeling. This exquisite 2025 first flush selection offers a pronounced sweetness in both aroma and flavor, enhancing its fruity character. Fragrant with hints of brown sugar and a nuance of tropical pineapple, the amber-gold cup lights up the palate with juicy notes of peach, accented by touches of honey and a whisper of spice. The sweetness lingers into a silky smooth finish.

This is a perfect tea for getting your daily dose of "greens." This fannings grade produces a smooth and flavorful cup within a minute. Value-priced for everyday consumption and chosen for its pleasing character, this organic tea is an excellent choice for the green tea enthusiast on a budget.

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 of this loose leaf Chinese silver needle tea 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!

With its fresh herbaceous aroma hinting of tropical fruit with mineral undertones, this superb 2024 first flush Darjeeling from Balasun Estate invites you to take that first sip. The golden amber cup is buttery smooth, filling the palate with classic floral notes that are enhanced by hints of honey and corn silk. A burst of tropical fruit sweetness lingers in the crisp, polished finish.

Coarse cut and ideal for infusion in a Chatsford teapot. The liquor has a mildly floral and tart flavor. A caffeine-free beverage.

Carefully handcrafted, this exceptional 2025 first flush Darjeeling displays bold, olive-green leaves, accented by delicate, silver tips. The lively aroma introduces the sun-warmed scent of fresh corn silk, sweetened by soft floral hints. The pale golden cup offers a silky mouthfeel, which supports crisp notes of spring herbs, a whisper of flowers, and a rich tropical sweetness that becomes more pronounced as the tea cools. The finish balances a bittersweet pungency with a lingering floral aftertaste.

Sheng Pu-Erh tea leaves are carefully rolled by hand into medium pearl shapes, which produce a silky smooth cup with a complex aroma and flavor. Hints of fruit and spice enhance the light earthy aroma. Pronounced notes of fresh apricot are complemented by layers of honey, earth and flowers in the pale golden liquor. The crisp, refreshing finish lingers on the palate. An outstanding selection. Each 1.25" pearl will yield approximately 3-4 cups of tea.

Shou Pu-Erh tea leaves are crafted by hand into medium pearl shapes, which yield a thick, rich cup with an earthy character. The aroma is fragrant with hints of sweet toffee. Cocoa notes lead to a smooth finish, hinting of spice. Each 1.25" pearl will yield approximately 3-4 cups of tea. This selection is perfect for multiple steepings.

A mélange of Yerba Maté, apple bits, cinnamon, guarana seeds and chicory root, this stimulating herbal blend is a great choice to enhance your energy level throughout the day. The lively cup balances a creamy cinnamon sweetness with smooth hints of apple and invigorating herbaceous notes of Maté. Grown in South America, both Yerba Maté and guarana seeds contain caffeine.

Golden-yellow liquor with brisk lemon flavor and aroma. A caffeine-free beverage.

This impressive 2024 first flush selection is from the Thurbo Estate, which is located in the verdant Mirik Valley of Darjeeling. The well-made, attractive leaves yield a golden-amber liquor, aromatic with a floral essence, a pronounced sweetness, and a fresh vegetal hint. The medium-bodied cup has a lively character, bursting with rich floral notes, a tropical fruit whisper, and a hint of mineral. The subtly crisp, lingering finish leaves a pleasant sweetness on the palate, completing an enjoyable 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.