Tea Information: Leaf Type:  Oolong Where to Buy:  The Essence of Tea Tea Description: This Tie Guan Yin comes from an old plantation on Lao Cha Shan, YaoYang village, Xiping, Anxi. We’ve struggled for a while to find a traditional, authentic Xiping, Tie Guan Yin that is grown without chemicals. So many Tie Guan Yin’s [...]

Tea Information: Leaf Type:  Black Where to Buy:  Teas Etc. Tea Description: The unique character and lingering finish is intoxicating. An exquisite USDA Certified Organic golden, black tea from southern China’s Fujian province, the beautiful, gold twisted leaves are almost as lovely to look at as to taste. Don’t mistake this for lower grade teas [...]

Tea Information: Leaf Type:  Green Where to Buy:  The Tao of Tea Tea Description: Grown near the famed West Lake in Hangzhou, Dragonwell has been honored since the Tang Dynasty. It is said to be at its best when brewed with water from the nearby Tiger Run Spring which is high in natural minerals and [...]

Tea Information: Leaf Type:  Black Where to Buy:  Kaleisia Tea Tea Description: This caramel and black tea blend delivers a bold and robust brew. Learn more about this tea here. Taster’s Review: I’ve often said that my three favorite “flavors” for tea are chocolate, bergamot and jasmine (not necessarily in that order).  But if I [...]

Tea Information: Leaf Type:  Green Where to Buy:  Mandala Tea Tea Description: This beautiful green tea is a handmade masterpiece. Premium grade green tea leaves are scented with natural jasmine flowers that create a soothing aromatic experience while enjoying this tea. The leaves are shaped like pearls which are each formed by hand. It is [...]

Tea Information: Leaf Type:  Green Where to Buy:  Harney & Sons Tea Description: Japan’s capital is the inspiration of this tea. Green Bancha is blended with toasted sesame seeds and caramel flavors. The delightful flavor is reminiscent of some of Tokyo’s best desserts. Learn more about this tea here. Taster’s Review: The description of this [...]

Tisane Information: Leaf Type:  Rooibos Where to Buy:  Rooibos Suite Tisane Description: Chocolate and pineapple waft gently through premium rooibos. A light nutty finish. Learn more about this tisane here. Taster’s Review: At first, I found this tisane to be slightly disappointing.  It tasted like pure rooibos, not a chocolate and pineapple flavored rooibos which [...]

Tea Information: Leaf Type:  Black Tea Purchased from Mint Tea Product Available Online at Strand Tea Tea Description: Premium Ceylon Black Tea with all Natural Apple Bits, Orange Peel, Currants, Cinnamon, Almond Flakes, Cloves and Safflowers. This tea fills the room with enticing scents and brews a delightful rich cup of tea. Taster’s Review: A [...]

Tea Information: Leaf Type:  Green Where to Buy:  Ovation Teas Tea Description: Panfried green tea with a flat leaf from the Fujian province in China blended with diced pineapples, whole blueberries, marigold petals and cornflowers, with pineapple and blueberry flavoring. Learn more about this tea here. Taster’s Review: When I came across this tea on [...]

Tea Information: Leaf Type:  Black Where to Buy:  Teavivre Tea Description: Dian Hong black tea, also known as Yunnan black tea, is one of China’s most famous black teas.  This is the highest grade Dian Hong generally available in China – called Golden Tip Dian Hong.  It has lots of orange pekoe in the dried [...]