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An ancient herbal brew from China that has become more popular recently. Moringa leaves boast a boatload of healthful qualities as they're loaded with micronutrients. Additionally, benefits include easing digestion, immunity-boosting effects, and skin radiance. Traditionally, it has helped with sleep issues.

WARNING: Consult your healthcare provider prior to use if you are pregnant or nursing, taking any medication, or if you have a medical condition.

Rukeri comes to us from Rwanda, where the growing conditions tend to produce black teas with real backbone. Teas from Rwanda command the highest prices in East Africa. This one delivers exactly that: a brown, full-bodied liquor with a briskness level that sits firmly at a 4 out of 5.

The flavor profile here is a little unexpected in the best way. While many black teas tend to be citrusy or malty, Rukeri takes a savory-sweet approach, featuring toasty notes reminiscent of roasted onions and the warm, caramelized depth typically associated with slow-cooked dishes. It's not a tea that disappears into the background. The dry leaves are medium-twisted orthodox cuts, meaning they're processed in a more traditional, whole-leaf style rather than the fine-cut method used for most tea bags.

With a body score of 4, it's a tea that earns its place in the morning rotation or whenever you need a cup that shows up.

Keemun comes from the rolling hills of southeastern Anhui Province, where the region's misty climate and red clay soils have shaped one of China's most celebrated black teas since the nineteenth century.

The Snail takes its name from the hand-rolled technique that coils each early-season leaf into a tight spiral, a process that concentrates the tea's character and sets it apart from the more common flat or twisted Keemun styles.

Early-season picking means the leaves carry more of Anhui's spring conditions, producing a cup that is softer and less brisk than later harvests. Keemun has long been a foundation of English breakfast blends, but this version is worth drinking on its own, where its lighter body and quieter intensity come through. A medium-bodied cup, lower in briskness, it suits mornings when you want something with genuine depth but without the assertiveness of a malty Assam or Yunnan.

Lover's Leap takes its name from a dramatic cliff above Nuwara Eliya, one of Sri Lanka's highest tea-growing regions. Mike visited the estate himself, and what struck him was the weather: the altitude keeps conditions in constant flux, shifting between sun, cloud, and rain in the span of an afternoon. That unpredictability produces lush, well-watered plants, but without the pronounced dry seasons that characterize Dimbula to the west or Uva to the east. The result is a tea with a gentler personality, unhurried and understated in the best sense. It's well suited to an afternoon cup, especially with a splash of milk and a little sugar, in the classic British tradition. For those who find high-grown Ceylons too brisk, Lover's Leap offers the same highland origins with a softer, more approachable disposition.

Wenshan Baozhong is made by the Cheng family, who have been crafting Pouchong-style oolongs in Taiwan for over a hundred years. Their home is PingLing, a genuine tea town north of Taipei, complete with tea restaurants, a tea museum, statues honoring the pluckers, and streetlights shaped like teapots. The village sits within a nature preserve full of gardenia flowers, which feels fitting given the character of the tea grown here. Baozhong is only lightly oxidized, placing it at the greener, more floral end of the oolong spectrum. Each year we return looking for the same thing from the Chengs: a lightly twisted leaf that captures the gardenia spirit of its home. This year's lot delivers.

People love Genmaicha, that blend of tea and roasted brown rice. So we decided to give you one more choice. This version is with Hojicha (roasted tea stems) and roasted brown rice. A very nice blend that is also very low in caffeine.

Rou Gui is a Wuyi rock oolong, grown in the mineral-rich soils of the Wuyi Mountains in Fujian, China. It comes from the same rugged range that produces the famous Da Hong Pao, where tea bushes root among the cliffs and boulders that give this style its "rock" character. Rou Gui itself is a named cultivar, prized for the roasted fruit notes that develop through Wuyi's traditional charcoal firing. Medium in body and moderately brisk, it sits comfortably in the toastier, more roasted end of the oolong family. We're glad to offer it again, and to give the leaves a second and third steeping, which is one of the pleasures of a good Wuyi oolong.

Seven Fairy, an exquisite flowering tea, comes with a hidden surprise. Remove it from the package, and you'd be forgiven for thinking you were brewing a plain bundle of lightly aromatic green tea. Add less than boiling water, however, and watch as the bloom unfurls into a blossom. Enjoy the gentle flavors and sweet aromas on a special occasion or as a treat after a long day.

On his first trip to Asia in 1996, Mike visited many tea estates. Chamraj was a very distinctive one, with a rhythmic rise and fall of brilliant green tea fields punctuated by lots of lovely flowers. He has kept his eyes open for tea from Chamraj ever since. This tea is representative of teas from Nilgiri and is a sister estate to Korakundah.

Deep in the Ecuadorian Amazon, the Kichwa people have brewed guayusa for centuries, drinking it together before dawn as part of a daily ritual they call "the night's knowledge."

The leaves come from a tree in the holly family, making this a true tisane with no relation to Camellia sinensis. What it shares with tea is the caffeine: guayusa contains naturally elevated levels, more than most teas, without the bitterness that can come with it. We came across it through the young American importers bringing it north.

For those who already reach for our Yerba Maté, Guayusa offers a close cousin with a slightly smoother disposition and a story rooted a little deeper in the forest.

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Until very recently, Yerba Mate Mint was a secret blend found only in our shops. An old employee, Hill, created it as a trial several years ago. By popular demand, we are now offering it to our online customers as well. It's a fun blend of caffeine-free mint with caffeinated Yerba Mate. Although Yerba Mate Mint is considered an herbal, it does contain caffeine. Sip this brew during long days at work or when you need to focus.*

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*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration). This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Wait patiently as you brew your hibiscus tea and you will be rewarded with the tangiest of flavors and a rich, deep crimson liquid.

There is something very special about this tart herbal infusion which comes from the hibiscus plant, known for its large, showy, vibrant flowers, and exotic feel. With sharp notes of citrus and a floral sweetness, hibiscus tea is a caffeine-free way to keep warm through chilly months. Equally, if summer temperatures become too much to bear, serve over ice for a sharp, refreshing treat that is visually stunning with it's ruby hues.

Garden Party is the winner of our 2021 Happy Blendings contest. Customers submitted blend ideas, and Garden Party ultimately received the most votes from all our customers. This blend is inspired by summer parties in lush English gardens. Fruit flavors blend together atop tart rhubarb and green tea. Enjoy!

Kawane sits in the heart of Shizuoka Prefecture, partway up toward the Japanese Alps, where low-hanging clouds settle over the hillsides for much of the growing season. That mist matters more than it might seem: the diffused light slows the leaf's development, allowing theanine to accumulate and giving the tea its characteristic umami depth. This is the same storied valley where our Scent of Mountains sencha originates, and Mist of Kawane shares that terroir while offering its own quieter expression. Where Scent of Mountains is direct and confidently green, this one is softer and more restrained. The light steaming, just thirty seconds, keeps the larger leaves intact and preserves the more volatile aromatics that a deeper steam would drive off. The result is a pale, gentle cup with a lightness of body that rewards slow sipping. Brewing at lower temperatures (140-160ºF) keeps everything sweet and open.

Who would equate Colombia and tea? Most would not. However, we do have the advantage of having Elvira Cardenas as a tea taster, and she is a very good one. So, when she said someone in her country made good tea, we gave it a try. The company, named Himalaya, is located in the mountains of Colombia in the town of La Cumbre and honors traditional tea practices. We chose black and green tea. They are both quite tasty and worth a try.

We're pleased to reintroduce the new version of our Paris Tea Gift, now featuring more tea. It's perfect for anyone who loves the City of Lights! Paris, a fruity black tea blend with bergamot, has become one of our most beloved teas around the world. Packaged in a lovely box with a bow, our gift includes Paris Classic tea sachets (ideal for home), Paris Wrapped tea sachets (ideal for travel), a tin of Decaf Paris loose tea (to unwind at the end of a long day), a Paris tea towel, and a tea spoon. Très-bien!

Each gift contains:

1 - Paris Classic Tin of 20 Sachets
1 - Paris Box of 20 Individually Wrapped Sachets
1 - Decaf Paris Loose 4 oz. Tin
1 - Tea Spoon
1 - Paris Tea Towel

Please note: Gift box and spoon color may vary.