FINE LOOSE TEAS
Black Teas
- Darjeeling Finest Tippy
- Earl Grey
- Formosa Oolong
- Market Ceylon Spice
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Green Teas
- Formosa Oolong
- Japanese Sencha
- Jasmine with Flowers |
Herbal Teas
- Rooibos African Red Bush Tea
- Yerba Mate |
Tisanes
- Angel Falls Mist Tisane
- Berry Berry Tisane
- Blue Eyes Tisane
- Cranberry Apple Tisane |
We are now pleased to offer a selection of Fine Loose Teas in our online store.
Our premium teas are imported from the world's finest tea growing regions. You'll find several categories of luscious and healthful teas in our selection.
To assist you in brewing the perfect cup, we provide specific brewing guidelines for each type of tea.
Our Fine Loose Teas are available in 2-ounce packages and in half-pound (8-ounce) packages. Our teas are priced by package size, and the same pricing applies to all of our fine teas.
• 2-oz. Package Price: $4.95
• 8-oz. (Half-Pound) Package Price: $9.95
Try our Mini-Minit brewing filters for an excellent brewing experience by the cup!
| Black Teas |
• Darjeeling Finest Tippy
India Darjeeling, Tippy Gold Broken Orange Pekoe (TGBOP), 100% Darjeeling. This fine Darjeeling is from the Mim Estate, nestled on the southern slopes of the Himalayan Mountains in India. The cup is light with exquisite bouquet and a noticeably sharp (almost wine-like) berry character. |
• Earl Grey
The distinctive fragrance of Earl Grey tea comes from the oil of the bergamot orange, a lemon-like citrus fruit indigenous to Italy. In this Earl Grey, the essence of bergamot is blended with mild teas from China and Sri Lanka. The cup is aromatic and delicious! |
• Formosa Oolong
Oolong, a traditional Chinese tea, is considered a “cross” between green and black teas. This Formosa Oolong is smooth and refreshing with the subtle aroma of honey and a sweet-fruity flavor. The leaf of Oolong tea is full of antioxidants and polyphenols which support good health. (See Brewing Guide for Green Teas) |
• Market Ceylon Spice Tea
Premium Ceylon Black Tea is blended with Clove, the Essence of Orange, and Cinnamon. This delightfully aromatic tea is naturally sweet, pungent and spicy. |
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• 2-oz. Package: $4.95
• 8-oz. (Half-pound) Package: $9.95 |
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Brewing Guide - Black Teas:
To make the perfect cup of Black Tea, we recommend that you use 1 teaspoon of tea per 6 ounces of water. Bring water to a rapid boil to ensure that the full flavor of the black tea herb is released. Steeping Time: 3-5 minutes. Beware of over-steeping as a black tea will become bitter.
| Green Teas |
• Formosa Oolong
Oolong, a traditional Chinese tea, is considered a “cross” between green and black teas. This Formosa Oolong is smooth and refreshing with the subtle aroma of honey and a sweet-fruity flavor. The leaf of Oolong tea is full of antioxidants and polyphenols which support good health. |
• Japanese Sencha
A traditional green tea of excellent quality with subtle vegetal notes. Our Sencha produces a bright cup and is rich in Vitamin C. |
• Jasmine with Flowers
This delicately flavored Jasmine tea is semi-fermented and liberally mixed with whole ivory flowers of Jasmine. It produces a lovely, sweet Jasmine aroma with a bright cup. |
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• 2-oz. Package: $4.95
• 8-oz. (Half-pound) Package: $9.95 |
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Brewing Guide - Green Teas:
As a general guideline, Green Teas taste best when brewed at "lower" temperatures. Green tea also requires less steeping time. Heat water to boiling, then pour the water off into a Pyrex cup and allow it to cool from 2 to 5 minutes. Use 1 teaspoon of tea per 8 ounces of water. Steeping Time: Experiment with a range of 1 to 3 minutes.
| Herbal Teas |
• Rooibos African Red Bush Tea
African Rooibos tea is an herbal tea made from the South African Red Bush. The unique red-orange color of Rooibos is natural. It is also naturally sweet and naturally caffeine free.
Rooibos contains anti-oxidants and is rich in a variety of healthful minerals. Studies reflect a long list of reported health benefits which make this tea attractive to health conscious consumers. Notably, Rooibos tea does not become bitter when steeped for long periods of time. In fact, in some African locales, the indigenous people steep Rooibos for days! |
• Yerba Mate
Unlike most herbal teas, Yerba Mate contains caffeine. The flavor of Yerba Mate is vegetal and grassy, much like a green tea. Numerous health benefits are attributed to Yerba Mate. In 1964, the Pasteur Institute and the Paris Scientific society concluded: "...it is difficult to find a plant in any area of the world equal to Mate in nutritional value," and Yerba Mate contains "practically all of the vitamins necessary to sustain life." |
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• 2-oz. Package: $4.95
• 8-oz. (Half-pound) Package: $9.95 |
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Brewing Guide - Rooibos:
To brew Rooibos, we recommend 1 teaspoon of tea per 6 ounces of water. Heat the water to "near" boiling. (Note: Do not let the water go to full boil for a long time. This causes the oxygen to dissipate and will make your tea taste flat.) Steeping Time: 5 to 10 minutes. You can use the same tea for several infusions.
Brewing Guide - Yerba Mate:
To brew Yerba Mate, we recommend 1 tablespoon of tea per 8 ounces of water. Steep the Yerba in hot water, not boiling, for best flavor release. Steeping Time: 3 to 5 minutes. You can use the same tea for several infusions. Add sugar or honey to sweeten the Yerba, or try adding lemon. Note: Beware of over-steeping as the Yerba will become bitter.
| Tisanes |
A tisane is a naturally caffeine-free blend of herbs, flowers, roots, nuts, and fruits. The tisane, also called an "herbal infusion," is brewed like a tea. Rosehips and hibiscus leaves
-- an excellent source of naturally occurring Vitamin C -- are standard ingredients in all of our tisane blends. Our tisanes are both healthful and delightfully aromatic.
These lovely tisanes are delicious served hot or iced. To cool a hot summer day (and to tickle the "child within"), try making tisane popsicles! |
• Angel Falls Mist Tisane
Strawberry, Lemon, Rosehips, and Hibiscus Leaves
• Berry Berry Tisane
Black and Red Currents, Raisins, Rosehips, and Hibiscus Leaves
• Blue Eyes Tisane
Orange, Apple, Rosehips, and Hibiscus Leaves
• Cranberry Apple Tisane
Tart Cranberry, Apple, Rosehips, and Hibiscus Leaves |
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• 2-oz. Package: $4.95
• 8-oz. (Half-pound) Package: $9.95 |
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Brewing Guide - Tisanes:
To brew a Tisane, we recommend 1 tablespoon of tea per 8 ounces of water. Heat the water to just before the boiling point (when bubbles begin to appear). Steeping Time: 5 to 7 minutes. You can use the same tea for several infusions.
| Tea Brewing Accessories |
• Mini-Minit One Cup Filters
Package Price: $2.75
(Package contains 40 Filters and 1 Bag Holder)
Enjoy loose leaf tea anytime or anywhere with these convenient Mini-Minit filters. Fill filter with tea, insert skewer, suspend filter over your cup. Then pour hot water through the filter. When steeping is complete, carefully remove the filter and enjoy!
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• 1 3/4" Stainless Steel Mesh - Tea Ball Infuser
Price: $2.50
Brew loose leaf tea by the cup or single pot with this convenient mesh tea ball infuser. |
ADD TO CART
• Mini-Minit One Cup Filters: $2.75
• 1 3/4" Stainless Tea Ball Infuser: $2.50 |
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