Nettle Leaf Tea

The tea of choice for those who take afternoon luncheons at the Ritz Carlton. If so our Triple Berry is simply that. A dandy concoction if we do say so. A delicate and adult tisane that eschews the idea that herbal teas should be fruity bags packed with...

Add hot water and it will fill any room with the aroma of cinnamon and summer stone fruit. A bright-tasting tisane filled with chunks of dried apricot and cinnamon bark. The cup pours a gentle yellow and tastes mellower than one would think.

Brewed with hot water this tisane has been consumed for thousands of years in South Africa and it's neighboring countries, and was an important item of trade throughout the continent.

Lastly, feel free to doctor this all-purpose chai base by adding star anise, lemongrass, rose, nutmeg, licorice root, saffron , vanilla bean , or other favored spices. Black tea is brewed with a melange of elegant spices that range from cinnamon, to ginger,...

Assam tea hails from, logically, Assam, India. Londoners who first indulged in it this tea often took it with cream and sugar, though a few diehards enjoyed it black. A malty, Princeton orange brew with plenty of bang.

A blend of black teas with a preference for malty Assam tea, Irish Breakfast tea has a knack for being a bit brasher than an English Breakfast Tea . Most often served with milk and a bit of sugar this tea is usually had at breakfast, but is often consumed...

“…the tea fields of Ceylon are as true a monument to courage as is the lion at Waterloo” The first Ceylon tea plantation was founded 1867 by James Taylor, in Kandy, Ceylon. It is best served with cream and sugar.

It may smell perky, but this mellow tisane of chamomile and peppermint is sure to rock you off to Dream Land. The ultimate sleepy time tea. Relaxies your eyesies. Looking for a soothing digestif after a meal or a soporific something to sip?

Hailing from the Jiangxi province Chun Mee tea is one of the most popular green teas shipped around the world. Chun Mee has a pleasant chestnut aroma and the taste is complex, akin to sweetened chestnuts, artichoke, and apricot.

Is there any flavor greater than that of a rightly cured vanilla bean? Considering the supremely indulgent flavor of vanilla we must insist on the following: brew this with milk and a bit of honey.

Our most premium, hand-rolled green tea best preserves the leaf's natural flavors and unfurls them in warm water. A scented tea that is one of the world's most delicate. Scented green teas were generally reserved for the Imperial court, though other high...

Mediterranean and North American herbs were carefully picked and balanced with green tea for a soothing cup. If chai is an entire percussion section, then green chai is a master musician playing the flute.

Mornings filled with buckwheat pancakes stacked high and served with spoonfuls of salted butter and ridiculous pours of real maple syrup. This is the tea for you. The black currant leaves offer a verdant, slightly almond flavor that sweetens the experience.

A laid back black tea for when you plan to just lay about all day and blow off your responsibilities. You finally grab the book that's been folded at chapter seven for the last month because you never have time to actually read.

Food-wise the Song Dynasty saw the spread of imported exotic produce such as jujubes, the proliferation of noodle shops, and the development of a wide array of scented green teas. Green teas were placed in containers with powerful aromatics such as tangerine...

The result is a classic flavor with plenty of citrus. Of course, Earl Grey is also a fantastic tool for the pastry fan. However, Earl Grey soon became greatly appreciated for its own unique flavor and thus a new classic tea was born.

Surprise! There is no lemon in our lemonmint tea. Can you guess what it is? We're hiding a surprise with this tea. It has to do with the lemon part… (And then fresh lemon, because we're persnickety like that.)

The result is a pert green tea flavor with a hint of mint that rejuvenates the mind and body with every sip. High grade green tea and dried peppermint are tossed together in a measured ratio to achieve an excellent balance.

Not too many teas can be described as explosive, but this gunpowder tea is powerful for a green tea. This rolling process is done to help preserve the flavor and allow it to unfurl due to excessive bruising, producing a full-bodied cup.

Just as true Champagne can only be produced in Champagne, France, Darjeeling can only be produced in the Darjeeling district of West Bengal, India. Darjeeling teas are so prized that the Tea Board of India actually has a task force to stop counterfeit...

The overall flavor is merry to say the least and sure to call on memories of hot cider, cranberry sauce, and dried orange peels tossed in the fireplace to perfume the home. Megan, one of our rockstars here at Spice Jungle H.Q. described this tisane as...

Serve with a bit of your favorite jam. While this tea is absolutely darling on its own, mixing it with a bit of peach juice would make for an energizing morning drink. Once it cools to room temperature stir in 2 cups of milk.

Kukicha twig tea consists of the stems and twigs that have been separated out of Japanese green tea and are highly oxidized and roasted. The flavor is that of dried wood and blessed incense lit for the gods.

In the middle of each sip heart notes of blue malva flower adds a bitter, but gardenia-like note to balance all the fruit. Rather, it gently nudges you along. A perfect blend of tropical fruits from the Pacific Rim and tea from mainland China.

You both adore black tea so I think you'll be the best of friends! Just slip this in their cup without their noticing and watch after the first sip as they marvel (“What is this scrumptious tea!?”) and then express shock when you let them know (“Well,...

For something special do a deep steep for about eight minutes and add lemon juice, milk, and a dash of rhubarb bitters. Citrus green tea is a tea that engages the nose and mouth simultaneously.

Peel and enjoy! We could go on and tell you more about the black tea process and the taste, but trust us when we simply say it's sweet and enjoyable. Place them in a pot with enough water to cover them, add ½ cup of soy sauce, a star anise, a dried chili...