FAIR TRADE Certified Teas

We generally prefer second flush Darjeelings as they tend to have more body, less astringency, and a softer flavor than first flush teas. This Darjeeling is unusual for its soft, ripe grape and peach flavors reminiscent of a dark oolong more than a typical black Darjeeling.

Brewing: Water 200F
Leaves: 1tsp/8oz
Time: 3 minutes

Earl Grey tea is made from blending tea leaves with the oil of the bergamot orange. Named after Charles Grey, who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in the early 19th century, this is the best Earl Grey we’ve ever tasted, with a clean, smooth flavor and just the right amount of bergamot.

Brewing:  212F
Leaves: 2tsp/8oz
Time: 3 minutes

This is our most popular black tea, with a pungent, malty, and smoky flavor, and hints of orange zest and cloves. Made from a blend of Chinese teas and is perfect for iced tea as well as hot.

Pu-erh is its own class of tea, as it is either oxidized and fermented (traditional), or else it is oxidized twice (more modern technique meant to simulate the mellowing produced by aging). Pu-erh is also unique in that the leaves are traditionally pressed together into bricks or other shapes, both for easy transport and to help the leaves maintain their integrity while aging. Our pu-erh is pressed into a bowl or nest-like shape called “tuo cha” and is the perfect size to make one 16 ounce pot. The tea has a wonderful musty, mellow, and earthy flavor, with heavy body.

Brewing:  200F
Leaves: 1 tuo cha bowl/16oz pot
Time: 3 minutes