We get our teas through local tea merchant, Partner’s Tea, and from the highly reputable tea importer and retailer, TeaSource, based out of Minneapolis, MN.
Black Teas
Singbully Darjeeling TGFOP1
A very flavorful tea, this Darjeeling has a a slightly nutty flavor with a well-balanced, lively, mouthfeel.
Turtlebird Blend
Organic black tea with coconut, chocolate, vanilla and cocoa pieces.
Lapsang Souchong
This world famous tea has a smoky, hearty, and robust flavor.
Reena’s Chai
Family recipe of a three-generation Indian tea family. This authentic blend is strong, aromatic, and spicy.
Oolong Teas
Ti Kwan Yin
This tea has an aromatic, slightly fruity flavor with a taste reminiscent of fresh plums, with just a little toastiness in the aftertaste.
Green Teas
Jasmine Yin Hao
First grade of Jasmine with a delicate sweetness and powerful fragrance in the cup. May be infused many times.
Dragonwell (Lung Ching)
This green tea has a delicious aroma, mellow floral flavor, and a slightly sweet aftertaste. The most popular tea in China.
Houjicha
A Japanese Bancha tea. Bancha is a basic green tea with a toasted hearty flavor. This is the most full bodied green tea available.
Yellow Tea
Wild Kwan Yin, Sparrow Tongue
This rare yellow tea steeps up a shimmering, butter yellow cup that is slightly sweet, very smooth, and silky.
White Teas
China Silver Needle (No. 551)
Delicate and subtle with a fresh, sweet fragrance.
Herbal Teas
Peppermint
This peppermint, grown in NE Oregon, is intense and aromatic and is the perfect drink after heavy meals; mildly stimulating, cooling and refreshing. Delicious iced.
Rooibos
This is a traditional South African drink, also known as “red bush.” It has a mild, aromatic, slightly citrus sweetness.
Chamomile
This is the finest Egyptian chamomile. It makes a mild, calming and naturally sweet infusion. Perfect for evenings.
Honeybush
This caffeine-free herb from South Africa, has a lovely naturally delicate sweet flavor that brews up a medium to full bodied cup.
Lavenderberry
A sweet, full-bodied, and smooth blend of rooibos, vanilla, lavender, and natural strawberry flavor. Very aromatic and calming.
Yerba Mate
A traditional South American beverage. This brew is light to medium-bodied, with a fresh, herbal, slightly grassy flavor. Caffiene free, but still a powerful stimulant.
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Sunday Hours, Teas, and a whole new year. « dose. // January 4, 2010 at 2:34 pm |
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