Tea Selection
Currently Offered Loose Leaf Tea Varieties
All our premium loose leaf teas are specially selected, imported, and blended by The Tea House.
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Black Tea Blends
Black teas come from many parts of the world. Taking up to ten separate steps to produce, these fully oxidized leaves are also referred to as red tea in China for the dark reddish color of their liquor. The leaves start out whole but may be broken or torn during processing. Black teas have a robust flavor yet sometimes a mild aroma.
Small, Spring leaves are usually the most prized but different picking seasons can effect the tastes which ranges from slightly fruity to rich and malty, even pungently smoky.
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Black teas are sometimes taken with milk, sugar, lemon or other additives. Most Black teas are best when consumed within 18 months of their picking but some actually improve with age, even after several years. Bring fresh water to a full boil when making these teas. For delicate bud-only black teas, use slightly cooler water.
A bold and brisk breakfast blend of Indian and Chinese black teas. Flavorful golden buds yield a delicate sweet note. Ideal for your first cup in the morning. May be enjoyed clear or with milk.
Brewing: 1 tsp, 210°F, 3 min, 2 infusions Contains Caffeine
Rich and deep blend of whole-leaf Ceylon, Chinese and Indian black teas and creamy vanilla. Robust and naturally sweet, this creation is great as a dessert tea. Make a double strength batch, combine with whole milk and pour over ice for a deliciously refreshing tea latte.
Brewing: 1 tsp, 212°F, 3 min, 2 infusions Contains Caffeine
A fruity combination of pure, premium Ceylon black teas and real grapes! The flower petals provide a colorful appearance that is surpassed only by the flavor. Excellent over ice!
Brewing: 1 tsp, 212°F, 3 min, 2 infusions Contains Caffeine
A blend of sweet cranberries and tangy Italian blood oranges combined with premium Ceylon and Assam black teas. The full-bodied teas give a bold, refreshing copper-colored infusion that complements the naturally sweet fruit. Great hot or over ice.
Brewing: 1 tsp, 212°F, 3 min, 2 infusions Contains Caffeine
Green Tea Blends
Green teas have long been enjoyed for their health-giving qualities as well as their fresh, vegetal flavor and aroma. Taste can be bold and invigorating as well as smooth and subtle. Most green teas are made from typically smaller leaves and usually, the best ones are harvested in the spring. The tender leaves and or buds are dried and de-enzymed by subjecting them to high heat, thereby to stopping the natural oxidation. They are either pan-fried, steamed, or even blanched in boiling water. As a result, the leaves retain their green color and are referred to as non-oxidized teas. Sometimes, the leaves may be first spread out on cool cement floors or rattan racks and allowed to wilt for a few hours. By the end of processing, the leaves contain less than 3% of their original moisture and are ready to drink.
Green teas generally retain their full flavor and can be stored for 12 to 18 months. Interestingly, the aroma and taste can be quite different from one another. The color of the liquor can range from a bright jade green to a pale yellow and is best when drunk without any additions.
Use cooler temperature water when brewing green teas. Generally speaking, quality, whole-leaf green teas offer the least caffeine of all the tea categories.
A heady blend of premium aromatic Jasmine green tea and orange. Perfect for that first cup in the morning or to unwind from a busy day.
Brewing: 1 tsp, 180°F, 2 min, 2 infusions Contains Caffeine
Sweet, ripe strawberries mixed with zesty lemon peel and tender Japanese green tea leaves. Hot or over ice this blend steeps up a refreshing brew evoking warm summer memories. Naturally sweet, this tea is as tasty as it is healthy.
Brewing: 1.5 tsp, 180°F, 2 min, 3 infusions Contains Caffeine
A delicate combination of artistically hand-tied, tender green tea buds and flowers. The captivating performance is exceeded only by the ethereal aroma and delicious taste.
Blooming Tea
Brewing: 1 piece, 190°F, 2 min, 4 infusions Contains Caffeine
Herbal and Fruit Infusions
Technically speaking, herbals and fruit teas contain no actual tea and so the term infusion or tisane would be more correct. For thousands of years people have consumed herbs for their healing or health maintenance properties. Today, flowers, fruits, leaves, bark, roots, seeds and even nuts are also combined to create wonderful and exotic tasting drinks. Some may have an acquired taste while others are easily enjoyed.
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In fruit blend tisanes, the fragrance and taste of these colorful infusions are sweet and inviting. Pieces of fruit combine to make nectars so delicious you will meet every sip with anticipation. Use boiling water and steep a little longer to bring out the best flavor. These blends also make great iced teas.
Both herbals and fruit tisanes contain little or no caffeine.
Inspired by herbal blends which replaced the Freedom Fighter's habit for English tea. An aromatic mix of raspberry leaf, tart cranberries, lemon and orange peel, chamomile, mint, rose petals, and more. Offers a naturally sweet and flavorful infusion.
Brewing: 1.5 tsp, 212°F, 5 min, 2 infusions Caffeine-Free
A fruit infusion tisane. Tasty blend of sweet pear, apple, rose hips, flower petals and natural flavors. Delicious hot and over ice.
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Brewing: 1 tsp, 212°F, 4 min, 2 infusions Caffeine-Free
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