Melissa Tea

The Song Dynasty saw the invention of the compass and the establishment of true north, the creation of gunpowder warfare, the first banknotes, and moveable type. This can be repeated dozens of times.

Unlike traditional chai, which has a very spicy and bold approach, Immortalitea is more muted. Also called Green Chai, this delightful tisane offers a Western interpretation of chai.

Looking for something sweet and jammy? This is a black tea that provides all the health benefits and plenty of full-bodied flavor but without any of the astringency. The smell is intensely fruity, but the taste is all jam and dried fruit.

You wake up around 10:30 or so. You set the kettle, make some toast, and pour a cup of Blackberry Fruit Tea. It's a black tea that'll nudge you awake in due time, and the addition of dried blackberry leaves will instill a bit of serenity into your late...

A tea house favorite perfect for bawdy nights trading dirty jokes with the guys or quiet nights curled up with your favorite bad movie. This was a period of great technological, economic, political, and culinary achievements.

The British, not having direct access to mandarins, used oil from bergamots (another fragrant citrus fruit). However, Earl Grey soon became greatly appreciated for its own unique flavor and thus a new classic tea was born.

We love this tea brewed strong and hard, maybe about 10-15 minutes. We're hiding a surprise with this tea. After that we add heaps of sugar, some more water, and then serve it over ice.

A classic combination that still is still appreciated in the modern world. Morocco has a very important tea culture that focuses on the use of green tea leaves and mint leaves. A refreshing and traditional tea from Morocco.

Withered and steamed green or oolong tea leaves are rolled by hand into tiny balls resembling pellets of black powder that are then dried out. Gunpowder green tea is somewhat astringent, piney, with hints of citrus and the front and flavors of smoke at...

These hilly, verdant areas have a specific terroir that produces specific flavors and aromas in tea plants that are greatly prized. True Darjeeling is officially stamped and approved by the government before it can be sold.

Megan, one of our rockstars here at Spice Jungle H.Q. described this tisane as scrumptious and we can't but agree with her. It also makes for a jovial addition to mulled cider or for serving with dessert after a Thanksgiving feast.

Serve with a bit of your favorite jam. She goes running every morning, has her career totally on track, she never forgets your birthday, and somehow still has time to spontaneously meet for drinks on a Wednesday night.

This gives the twigs a dark, ruddy red color and an intensely woodsy scent. An unassuming tea from Japan it looks like a simple collection of twigs. And, in fact, it is. But breathe deep their scent and you'll notice something comforting about their woodsy...

This tea is mellow and sweet, and though it's caffeinated it doesn't provide that crazy green tea rush. A perfect blend of tropical fruits from the Pacific Rim and tea from mainland China.

Ceylon Black Tea w/ Silver Tips The tea features prominent, very fine, and wiry silver tips that stand out against the dark slender Flowery Orange Pekoe. The dried leaves are crisp and thin making a beautiful brew when infused.

Cherries & Jasmine Blossoms Green Tea This tea Features traditional sencha green tea leaves that are complemented with bold colors throughout the blend. With each sip you can taste the mellow hints of sour-cherry halves accompanied by papaya, pineapple...

Orange Blossom Oolong Tea This Oolong blend features a deep, bold oolong tea leaf accompanied by accents of orange. This tea has a strong finish and can be enjoyed hot or cold. Ingredients: Oolong tea, orange blossoms, natural flavoring

Yunnan Pu-erh Tea Pu-erh, sometimes referred to as Bolay, is a variety of post-fermented tea produced in Yunnan province, China. This production style involves having the leaves undergo an additional fermentation process after they are dried.

Green Silk Maofeng This tea is a great example of a fine tasting tea with "minimalist" and "simple" processing. The leaves are simply plucked and dried making it one of the most prominent green teas available.

The tea has a hint of smokiness but leaves a smooth aftertaste. Due to its shape, gunpowder green tea is very appealing and easy to infuse. Tea is made up of leaves hand-rolled into tiny pellets, resembling gunpowder.

Curled Dragon Silver Tips One of eastern China's best known green teas. The sliver sprouts of the tea are neatly coiled and give this tea it's recognizable appearance. The tea is fresh and clean tasting with a hint of hazelnuts while the cup features...

Hojicha Green Tea Hojicha (ほうじ茶) is distinguished from other Japanese green teas because it is roasted in a porcelain pot over charcoal. The tea is fired at high temperature, altering the leaf colour tints from green to reddish-brown.

The flavor is full-bodied and strong with a piney finish that some casual tea drinkers may find off-putting at first, but that the connoisseur will find fascinating. By fate, not option, frugal Nature gave One scent to hyson and to wall-flower, One sound...

It's a Rorschac test of tea, if you will, as everyone tastes something completely different. A traditional English breakfast consists of eggs, bacon, and sausage along with many other sides such as black pudding, toast, breads of all kinds, wedges of...

She was adored by her subjects, the Pekoe, for her unrivaled beauty, soothing voice, and heavenly complexion. However, her kind words and grace will enamor you all the same. The pour is a lemon juice color and you'll find the aroma softened.

Can a tisane be considered refined? A delicate and adult tisane that eschews the idea that herbal teas should be fruity bags packed with words like “pizzaz” and “zinger.” This is about layers… a strawberry base, an herbal heart of juniper, and...

A bright-tasting tisane filled with chunks of dried apricot and cinnamon bark. A jammy sensation worth experiencing. It's a favorite when you need a bit of sunshine on a dreary winter day.