TEA COLLECTION 2020
CONT ENT S MISSION, VISION & VALUES
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LOOSE LEAF TEA
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CHAI
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MATCHA
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RITUALS COLLECTION
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TEA POWDERS
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ICED TEA
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TEA PREPARATION
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GUEST SERVICE
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A NOTE FROM SARAH
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OUR MI SSIO N Improving lives through sustainable business.
OUR V I SI ON To be recognized and respected as one of the leading specialty tea companies in the nation; offering tea as a pathway to health, wellness, inspiration and a life lived with purpose, joy and connection. Our mission from the very beginning has been to connect tea lovers with tea growers to improve the lives of both. This has always been the heart and soul of Firepot and its driving force. Today, we accomplish this in a number of different ways: WOMEN’S EDUCATION: Our partnership with Akilah Institute, a women’s university in Rwanda, provides education and opportunity for women leading a sustainable future. We donate 1% of sales to Akilah through One Percent for the Planet, an organization of businesses committed to environmental sustainability. SOURCING: Since 2001, we have been traveling to the origins of tea to direct source high quality, organic and biodynamic teas and herbs from like minded producers. WELLNESS: We develop and sell products that improve your health—body, mind and spirit. In sourcing products that we do not produce, we support small women-owned businesses with shared values. BUSINESS PRACTICES: From choosing minimal and compostable packaging to developing partnerships with other value-driven members of our supply chain and our membership with One Percent for the Planet, we incorporate social, environmental and financial sustainability in all that we do. We are continually working towards greater levels of sustainability.
OUR V AL U E S Adventure Curiosity Risk-taking Respect Intuition Authenticity Connection
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L OO SE L EA F TE A We have spent the last 20 years traveling the world in search of the finest teas that make a positive impact in the communities where we buy and the communities that we serve. These explorations have resulted in two lines of organic loose leaf teas sourced from the world’s most pure tea gardens and skilled makers: the Classics Collection and the Masters & Pioneers Collection.
L O O SE L EA F T EA
CLASSICS COLLECTION The Classics Collection houses eleven well-known and loved selections that offer a taste of tea from around the world. From our best selling Moroccan Jasmine Mint to our award-winning Himalayan Mountain Green, here you will find all of your favorites. BLACK
CAFFEINE-FREE BOTANICAL BLEND
GREEN
B R E A K F A ST B LEN D
HI BI S C U S EL I X I R
MO RO C C A N J A S MI N E MI N T
ITALIAN GREY
I N D I A N RO S E GA RD EN
HI MA LA YA N MO U N TA I N
OOLONG
WHITE
J A PA N ES E P EA S A N T
I R O N G O D D E SS O F MERC Y
F U J I A N WHI T E P EO N Y
lively, dried cherry, fresh oak
brisk, rosewood, tangerine marmalade
fragrant, gardenia, honeydew melon
revitalizing, red fruit, ginger juice soothing, honey, floral
velvety, clover honey, fresh hay
PUERH
heady, sweet jasmine, peppermint
meditative, sweet pea, honeysuckle
grounding, toasted rice, wheatgrass
K A GO S HI MA K U K I C HA alkaline, bamboo shoot, raw pecan
SH O U P UE R H T O U -C HA probiotic, river rock, moss
MASTERS & PIONEERS COLLECTION Masters & Pioneers represents some of our favorite seasonal, rare, limited-production and otherwise extraordinary teas - those made by the Masters & Pioneers of tea. Each of these storied teas is the result of relationships forged over decades of travel to tea. OOLONG
GREEN
SEMI-OXIDIZED
MINGJIAN GABA OOLONG
HO S HI N O GYO K U RO
HI MA L A YA N RO YA L RU BY
M I N G J I A N M I L K O O LO N G
MA U N A K EA GREEN
HI MA L A YA N S HI I BA
RED
K EN YA N PU RPL E LEA F
WHITE
relaxing, dried pineapple, cacao nib silky, sweet butter, orchid
T A I W A N H O N EY F RA GRA N C E sublime, honey, chestnut
nori, brioche, evergreen
sweet pea, pineapple, morning dew honeycrisp apple, juniper berry, wet earth
cocoa, cedar, rose
mountain flowers, grass-fed butter, ocean air
RWA N D A RU K ERI WHI TE N EED LE
silky, sweet corn, sugar peas
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LO O S E L E A F T E A
Mingjian GABA Oolong
Kagoshima Kukicha Taiwan Honey Fragrance
Rwanda Rukeri White Needle
Firepot Classics Collection Mauna Kea Green
Oolong tea open vessel steeping 8 FI R E P O T T E A C O LLE C TI O N
Hibiscus Elixir
Kenyan Purple Leaf
Himalayan Royal Ruby
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CHAI Chai is the heart and soul of Firepot! For 18 years, our customers’ love for our unique, authentic and delicious masala chai has been fueling our growth and inspiring our mission.
CHAI
We start with whole organic spices: cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, black pepper and coriander (our secret ingredient) to bring it all into balance. After coarse-grinding the masala (spice blend), we add our lively and robust organic and Fair Trade Rwandan black tea (the world’s best tea for chai), organic and Fair Trade Cederburg Mountain rooibos or locally roasted cacao nibs. Our concentrates are slow-steeped in house at our chai microbrewery and slightly sweetened, just enough to enhance the flavor in the freshly-ground spices and teas! CHAI CONCENTRATES CAFFEINATED MASALA CH AI
This original recipe is made by slow-cooking our freshly ground masala spice blend and then adding a robust and vibrant Rwandan black tea, raw organic sugar (only slightly sweet) and a pinch of lemon and salt. Combine 1:1 with milk and heat or pour over ice. Available in 64 oz food service jugs and 32 oz retail glass bottles.
CAFFEINE-FREE ROOIBOS CHAI
This caffeine-free recipe is made by slow-cooking our freshly ground masala spice blend and then adding nourishing Rooibos, raw organic sugar (only slightly sweet) and a pinch of lemon and salt. Combine 1:1 with milk and heat or pour over ice. Available in 64 oz food service jugs and 32 oz retail glass bottles.
Masala Chai Concentrate, Rooibos Chai Concentrate
LOOSE LEAF CHAI CAFFEINATED MASALA CH AI
Our original recipe in loose leaf format. Boil with milk, water and sweetener of your choice (or make an unsweetened version) for authentic Firepot Chai at home! Available in bulk bags and retail tins.
CAFFEINE-FREE ROOIBOS CHAI
Our original caffeine-free Rooibos Chai in loose leaf format. Boil with milk, water and sweetener of your choice (or make an unsweetened version) for authentic Firepot Chai at home! Available in bulk bags and retail tins.
CHOCOLATE CHAI
Our original caffeine-free Rooibos Chai combined with locally-milled cacao nibs. Boil with milk, water and sweetener of your choice (or make an unsweetened version) for guiltless chocolate chai at home! Available in bulk bags and retail tins.
Loose Leaf Masala Chai Tin, Loose Leaf Chocolate Chai Tin, Loose Leaf Rooibos Chai Tin
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MAT CHA The Zen monks knew over 1,000 years ago what modern tea lovers are just now rediscovering: matcha is magic! Matcha is a finely ground green tea powder that delivers 5-10 times the antioxidants, L-theanine, chlorophyll, vitamins and minerals as steeped green tea. It is versatile and easy to craft into a myriad of tea drinks from our popular Emerald Zen (a CBD matcha lemon soda) to our Matcha Supreme, which is combined with green adaptogenic powders like suma, maca and chlorophyll. We offer an organic Ceremonial matcha, Amai Matcha (a sweet matcha latte powder), a complete line of matcha accessories and recipes from our tea bars to support your matcha program. AMAI MATCHA
Our Amai (sweet in Japanese) Matcha delivers a decadent taste of ancient Japan. Available in bulk bags and retail tins.
ORGANIC CEREMONIAL MATCHA
From the ancient tea fields of Aichi Prefecture, Japan, our organic ceremonial matcha will bring you a smooth, rich cup of calm focus. Available in bulk bags and retail bags.
MATCHA WARES MATCHA WHISK
Our chasen (matcha whisks) are an essential tool in creating a perfectly frothy cup of matcha. Whether served alone or incorporated into a drink, a smooth and frothy shot of matcha makes the difference between a memorable matcha and a mediocre one. Crafted by hand from a single piece of bamboo, our whisks are used to combine one teaspoon of sifted matcha with 2-4 ounces of hot water, using a W shape motion. This action transforms the powder into a sublimely smooth, frothy liquid.
MATCHA SCOOP
Our chashaku (matcha scoops) are beautiful and traditional tools for scooping matcha. They scoop an approximate teaspoon, just enough for one serving of matcha.
M A TCHA
Matcha Whisk, Firepot Matcha Bowl
MATCHA SIFTER
Our long-handled strainers are used to sift matcha into a matcha bowl before whisking. Sifting the fine, chalk-like matcha before whisking is the secret to a smooth, clump- and grit-free cup.
FIREPOT MATCHA BOWL
The Firepot chawan (matcha bowl) is made especially for matcha at a kiln in Japan. The slightly off-white color allows the vibrant green matcha to stand out when used as a serving vessel. When used as a preparation bowl for whisking matcha before combining with other ingredients for a matcha drink, it allows the right amount of surface area to whisk a smooth and frothy matcha shot.
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RI TUAL S C O LLE C TIO N Tea is as simple as leaves and water, but the ritual of tea is a life-changing daily practice. Each tea in the Rituals Collection incorporates adaptogenic and functional healing botanicals from traditional cultures to nourish your whole being: body, mind and spirit. The rituals on the back of each box and individual tea sachet overwrap support the intention of that tea. From Illuminated Mind for clarity and focus to Cult of Flowers for love and beauty, each tea suggests yoga postures, essential oils, affirmations and other ancient healing practice to support you on your journey.
RI T U A L S CO L L EC T I O N
BLACK
CAFFEINE-FREE BOTANICAL BLEND
GREEN
TEMPLE OF THE SUN
HOUSE OF PEACE
ILLUMINATED MIND
Fair trade and organic full-leaf black tea from Assam, India // Rituals for welcoming the day
SOUL REVIVAL
Fair trade and organic turmeric chai with black tea // Rituals for reviving your soul
relaxing herbal blend // Rituals for cultivating peace
CULT OF FLOWERS
hibiscus rose blend // Rituals for attracting love and beauty
Organic Japanese matcha covered sencha // Rituals for finding clarity and focus
ELEMENTAL ENERGY Organic yerba mate green tea blend // Rituals for cultivating positive energy
RITUALS COLLECTION SAMPLE BOX Try all the teas in our Rituals Collection. This box contains 2 bags each of our collection.
RITUALS COLLECTION ACCESSORIES
PRESENTATION BOX
Rituals Collection presentation box displays individual tea sachets.
DISPLAY STAND
Rituals Collection display stand showcases boxes of tea. F I R E P OT T E A C OL L E C T I ON 1 5
TEA P OWDE R S These instant tea beverages are focused on flavor and nutrition. This ever-expanding collection incorporates matcha as well as other instant tea beverages. MATCHA
CAFFEINE-FREE
AMAI MATCHA TIN
GOLDEN SOUL TIN
Amai Matcha Tin
Golden Soul Tin
Our Amai (sweet in Japanese) Matcha delivers a decadent taste of ancient Japan.
Firepot’s signature caffeine-free golden milk with turmeric and other warming spices to nurture your body and soul. Blend with hot water, milk and honey for a nourishing treat.
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I CED TEA Our Iced Tea Collection includes four organic and Fair Trade teas that are pre-portioned for overhead brewers to make three gallons at a time. Choose from Classic Black, Passionfruit Lime Green, Hibiscus Ginger and Mango Bergamot Black, or rotate your offering seasonally or daily. Our iced teas are the backbone of many of the uniquely healthy crafted drinks that we share at our tea bars and with our wholesale partners. From Magic Detox made with Passionfruit Lime Green, activated charcoal, lemon, ginger, cayenne and maple syrup to our range of Arnold Palmers, we have sweet and iced teas to suit any taste or occasion. BLACK
CAFFEINE-FREE BOTANICAL BLEND
GREEN
CLASSIC BLACK
HIBISCUS GINGER
PASSIONFRUIT LIME
Fair Trade and organic black tea from Assam (soon to be Rwanda).
ICE D TEA
MANGO BERGAMOT
Fair Trade and organic hibiscus, lemongrass and ginger create a bright red, thirst-quenching caffeine-free blend.
Fair Trade and organic green tea with natural flavors of passionfruit and lime.
Fair Trade and organic black tea from Assam with natural flavors of mango and bergamot create an exotic and sophisticated tea. Ideal for a signature house iced tea that is more unique than our Classic Black.
Classic Black Iced Tea
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TEA P REP A R A TIO N
TEA P RE P A RA T I O N
We take a fresh approach to steeping loose leaf tea and offer our wholesale partners training materials, guidance and custom-designed steeping boards to deliver an exquisite experience in every cup. Because tea is an art, not a science, we teach open vessel steeping and strive to impart an understanding of tea, water and heat to empower baristas and chefs to steep from a place of knowing and intuition rather than relying on a recipe. Our custom-designed tea preparation sets, steeping boards and accessories allow you to effortlessly steep a perfect cup each time. All of our steeping wares are easy to clean and made for heavy use. WARES FIREPOT MEASURING BEAKER
Graduated borosilicate glass beaker for easily measuring water volume in a busy restaurant or cafe setting. These beakers facilitate open vessel steeping and fit perfectly into the Firepot Tea Steeping Boards.
FIREPOT TEA STEEPING BOARD
GLASS POURING BOTTLE & SPOUT
Glass bottles are filled with room temperature water and used to dose water temperature for tea as per our tea steeping guide. For example, to make 180° water, fill the Firepot Measuring Beaker with 4 ounces of room termperature water and 12 ounces of water from the water tower.
Choose between a 2 or 4 beaker set. This custom designed and crafted board fits beakers and timers seamlessly in one place and facilitates quick and precise brewing according to the parameters outlined in our Tea Steeping Guide.
CHAI LIQUID MEASURE
FIREPOT DIGITAL TIMER
Storage tins properly store loose leaf teas away from light and other aromas. Large filter bags pre-dosed with loose leaf tea may also be stored in tins.
One of our magnetic timers fits under each beaker in the Firepot Tea Steeping Board and counts minutes and seconds as outlined in our Tea Steeping Guide. Battery operated.
INSTANT THERMOMETER
Our Tea Steeping Guides include recipes for quickly and easily dosing tea temperatures, but a thermometer can come in handy when gauging water temperature. This digital thermometer gives you an accurate reading in seconds.
An unbreakable measuring cup used to measure liquid chai concentrate and milk volume for making chai lattes.
FIREPOT GOLD STORAGE TIN
FIREPOT TEA CUPPING SET
A professional tool for tasting teas, our cupping sets are useful for training, teaching and also as a personal tea set.
SETS SMALL PREPARATION SET I N C LU DE S :
Firepot Steeping Board (2) Firepot Measuring Beaker (3) Firepot Digital Timer (2)
ACCESSORIES SET I NC LUDE S :
Instant Thermometer (1) Glass Pouring Bottle (1) Pouring Spout (1)
LARGE PREPARATION SET I N C LU DE S :
Firepot Steeping Board (4) Firepot Measuring Beaker (5) Firepot Digital Timer (4)
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TE A P R E P A RA T I O N
GUEST SER V IC E
Firepot Teacups
Firepot Measuring Beakers, Firepot Tea Steeping Board
Maple Serving Tray
Firepot Gold Storage Tin
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Glass Pouring Bottle & Spout
Firepot Tea Cupping Sets
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GUEST SER V IC E Tea leaves are only half of the equation when delivering an unforgettable tea experience. Service is the other half. These items enable you to elevate your guest experience by offering beautiful and durable functionality. WARES FIREPOT TEACUPS
Our handle-less 5 ounce porcelain teacups offer guests an elevated tea experience when ordering for-here. Cups can be refilled from the glass serving pitcher.
GU EST SERVI C E
MAPLE SERVING TRAY
Hand-crafted from maple wood, this simple and practical serving tray is sized perfectly to hold a pitcher of tea and two Firepot teacups.
GLASS SERVING PITCHER
A decanter for 12-16 ounces of steeped tea, this beautiful glass pitcher offers a true tea experience. Dishwasher safe.
MESH FILTER BASKET
Our stainless steel fine mesh basket is used to catch leaves when decanting tea from the steeping vessel into the serving pitcher.
LARGE TEA FILTER BAGS
For high-volume cafes and restaurants, these filter bags can be pre-dosed with our loose leaf tea and pulled, as needed, from a storage tin for quick tea service.
TASTING CARDS (PER TEA)
Elevate your tea service by including an informative tea tasting card with each pot served. Tasting cards include: tea name, description, steeping directions and flavor calls.
SETS SERVING SET I N C LU DE S :
Firepot Teacups (case/4) Maple Serving Tray (2) Glass Serving Pitcher (2) Mesh Filter Basket (2)
Large Tea Filter Bags
Tasting Cards
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A NOTE FR O M S A R A H I grew up spending summers with my family at our lake house in central Finland. We pulled dinner from the old forests and deep lakes that surrounded the little cottage that my grandfather built after the Winter War. We gathered around a picnic table under the birch trees twice a day, feasting on homemade rye bread, my uncle’s smoked salmon and the love of family. At night, we bathed in the sauna and launched our naked bodies into the cold lake under the midnight sun. I learned more from my wanderings in those quiet woods full of berries and fairies and during my aunt, mother and grandmother’s sauna sessions than I did back home at school in Tennessee. Once I was on my own, I went searching for that kind of connection and a life in sync with nature, trying to recreate the feeling of the summer house. I spent a decade working and studying on organic farms in California and Montana, and on this path eventually came to tea with the first batch of Firepot Chai in 2001. It was my goal from the beginning to connect tea lovers with tea growers to improve the lives of both. And this mission as well as my enlivening chai, have been the heart and soul of Firepot ever since. My journey with tea has shown me traditional cultures around the world and how they use tea to connect and to enjoy the sweet simplicity of life. In a way, it has led me full circle, showing me not a place where I can live how we do at the lake house, but a way of life that brings the same rich connection. This is the tea lifestyle—one of presence, peace and joy. It is what I hope to share with you through Firepot Nomadic Teas. With love, Sarah Scarborough, Founder, Firepot Nomadic Teas
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