Whistling Kettle 2015 Catalog by Whistling Kettle

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Meahgan Borowsky—CEO Email: Meahgan@thewhistlingkettle.com

Kevin Borowsky—COO Email: Kevin@thewhistlingkettle.com

The Borowsky Family

Our Tea The Whistling Kettle works with many of the worlds top tea importers and blenders to offer a large, diverse selection that will satisfy the novice as well as the connoisseur. Our selections are constantly refined based on feedback from customers.

Our Guarantee We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Our tea inventory is carefully managed so that we can offer the freshest teas possible. When trying a tea for the first time, we recommend buying a sample first before committing to larger quantities.

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All major credit cards accepted  Free shipping over $50 or more on most items We do not accept personal checks  Most orders shipped within two business days All prices & availability subject to change  Web pricing does not apply to phone orders or All merchandise may be returned within 30 days of purchase in-store purchases. accompanied by a receipt in the same condition it was purchased. Except for instances of our error or damaged merchandise, buyers assume responsibility for the cost of return shipping. All material in this catalog is provided for your information only and may not be construed as medical advice or instruction. No action or inaction should be taken based solely on the contents of this information; instead, readers should consult appropriate health professionals on any matter relating to their health and well-being. The information and opinions expressed here are believed to be accurate, based on the best judgment available to the authors. Readers who fail to consult with appropriate health authorities assume the risk of any injuries. The Whistling Kettle acknowledges occasional differences in opinion and welcomes the exchange of different view points. We are not responsible for errors or omissions. Prices are subject to change.

The Whistling Kettle Tea Shop & Café

BALLSTON SPA LOCATION: 24 Front Street Ballston Spa, NY 12020 (518) 884-2664 Email: info@thewhistlingkettle.com Internet & product sales: (888) 284-2172

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BUSINESS HOURS: OPEN 7 days a week. (Call or check website for hours.) Kitchen closes 30 minutes prior to close. Please allow yourself 45 minutes for service. Holiday closings: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, Easter Sunday, July 4th

TABLE OF CONTENTS Multiple Infusions

CAFFEINE FREE

DECAF At least 98% of the caffeine has been removed.

Naturally caffeine free.

New or re-blended tea.

A Fair Trade tea

ORGANIC

Contains nuts

Takes milk & sugar well

These teas can be steeped multiple times without affecting the taste.

3 GREAT ICED

Teas with this symbol make great iced teas. Try them both hot & iced!

Ethical Tea Partnership is similar to the Fair Trade organization, but ETP is focused on tea farms only. ETP aims to improve the lives of tea workers & ensure that tea drinkers can be confident that the tea in their cup has been produced in an environmentally & socially sustainable way. ETP collaborates with a range of organizations to achieve these objectives. We welcome you to read more about it by visiting the website: ethicalteapartnership.org

Contacts Table of Contents & Icons Intro to Tea About Us Tea of the Month Club Tea Sample Cubes Green Teas Flavored Green Teas Oolong Teas Matcha Teas & Recipes White Teas and Tea & Food Pairings Specialty Black Teas Pu-erh and Single Estate & Regional Black Teas Flavored Black Teas Earl Grey Teas Breakfast Teas Chai Teas & Recipes Rooibos & Honeybush Teas Teas to Drink During Pregnancy Wellness Teas Quick Healing Guide Ayurvedic Wellness Teas Fruit Tisanes Tea ware & Accessories How to Brew Iced Tea How to Brew Hot Tea How to purchase Whistling Kettle loose tea f

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You can add any amount you’d like with no expiration dates or other restrictions to our gift cards. It’s as good as cash! f

Our special orders department probably can find it! To request a special order quote, go to: TheWhistlingKettle.com/special-order-teas

You can even convert your in-store gift card for online use by going to our website: TheWhistlingKettle.com/ redeem-gift-card-online

TEA OF THE MONTH CLUB

The Whistling Kettle’s tea of the month club is a great way to introduce yourself or someone you know to the world of tea. Receive a different tea each month with a detailed write up. Each plan is billed monthly (and separately if you’re buying as a gift). Choose from 3, 6 or 12 month subscriptions which includes shipping. It’s a great gift idea for the person who has everything! You’ll be sure to impress!

A different flavored tea each month! Also, you get first dibs on our seasonal favorites as well as a few premium blends!

Two teas per month. BEST value! Always includes a premium tea. A great way to try high varieties at a fraction of the cost.

We cover all the bases of well being from losing weight to feeling great. Feel better, sleep better, become faster and stronger!

A different unflavored green tea each month… some high grown and shade grown. No skimping... high end teas!

A different unflavored black tea or blend each month. Intense black teas and lighter afternoon blends.

ALL CAFFEINE FREE blends for the caffeine averse or relaxer! Premium ingredient blends.

BEGINNER’S BREWING KIT DEAL When you purchase any Tea of the Month Club subscription online, you get a special tea set opportunity (3 month Club minimum, online only and one per plan). Get a FREE 16oz stump teapot with infuser basket (any color) with a purchase of any of our stove top or electric kettles and club plan.

TEA SAMPLE CUBES

Order online: www.thewhistlingkettle.com (FREE SHIPPING over $50!) Choose one of our many prepackaged tea sample cubes (containing six samples). Or package up your own combination by purchasing a box & ribbon for $1.50 & 6 samples of your choosing at regular price.

Customer Favorites

Custom Cube 1) your choice 2) your choice 3) your choice 4) your choice 5) your choice 6) your choice

Price: $1.50 + cost of 6 samples

Price: $15.00 1) Angels Dream 2) Strawberry Green 3) Lemon Soufflé Rooibos 4) Night of the Iguana Chocolate Chai 5) Snowflake 6) White Champagne Raspberry

Flavored Black Teas

Flavored Green Teas

Price: $14.00 1) Coconut 2) Monks Blend 3) Emperors 7 Treasures (Peach) 4) Strawberry Pepper 5) Vanilla Cream 6) Apple Caramel Almond

Price: $14.50 1) Shaolin’s Grove 2) Strawberry Green 3) Pomegranate Grape Sencha 4) Walnut Sencha 5) Jasmine with flowers 6) Moroccan Mint

Rooibos Teas

Earl Grey Teas

Classic Green Teas

Price: $15.00 1) Rooibos Chai 2) Chocolate Cake Honeybush 3) Georgia Peach Rooibos 4) Nut Crunch Honeybush 5) Marzipan Rooibos 6) Orange Mousse Rooibos

Price: $16.50 1) Earl Grey 2) Earl Grey Cream 3) Lavender Earl Grey 4) Buckingham Palace Garden Party 5) Russian Earl Grey 6) Earl Grey Windemere

Price: $26.50 1) Gyokuro 2) Pinhead Gunpowder (organic) 3) Dragonwell (organic) 4) Sencha (organic) 5) White Eagle Long Life 6) Cloud & Mist

White Teas

Wellness Teas

Herbal & Fruit Teas

Price: $25.00 1) Mango Pear 2) Acai White 3) Peach White (organic) 4) Monkey Picked White 5) White Champagne Raspberry 6) King of Silver Needles

Price: $23.50 1) Cleanse (organic) 2) Detox (organic) 3) Feel Better (organic) 4) Tummy Tonic 5) Sleep Tight 6) Ayurvedic Shanti Calming

Price: $16.00 1) Banana Dulce 2) Lotta Colada 3) Peppermint 4) Raspberry Lavender 5) Strawberry Kiwi 6) Casablanca Fruit

Weight Loss Teas

Pu-erh Teas

Breakfast Teas

Price: $22.50 1) Acai Tangerine 2) Chamomile Bilberry Bliss (organic) 3) Lemon Ginger Slim (organic) 4) Orange Ginger Oolong 5) Pu-erh & White Superior (organic) 6) Gojiberry Oolong

Price: $24.50 1) Pu-erh Chai 2) Scottish Caramel Toffee Pu-erh 3) Strawberry Mango Pu-erh 4) Pu-erh Bold Leaf #1 (organic) 5) Coconut Cacao Pu-erh (organic) 6) Vintage Pu-erh 1992

1) English Breakfast Price: $17.50 2) East Frisian Blend 3) Scottish Breakfast 4) Irish Breakfast 5) Ancient Forest 6) Mokalbari East Assam

Oolong Teas

Chai Teas

Decaffeinated Teas

Price: $15.50 1) Green Tea Chai 2) Masala Chai 3) Vanilla Chai 4) Night of the Iguana Chocolate Chai 5) Pu-erh Chai 6) Decaf Chai

Price: $20.50 1) Decaf Chai 2) Decaf Earl Grey 3) Decaf English Breakfast 4) Decaf Orange 5) Decaf Pomegranate 6) Decaf Blueberry Mango

Price: $30.00 1) Darjeeling Oolong 2) Finest Jade Oolong Green Dragon #1 3) Vanilla Silk Oolong 4) Orange Ginger Oolong 5) Gojiberry Oolong 6) Quangzhou Milk Oolong

INTRO TO TEA

New to Loose Tea? Start here! Tea comes from the tea plant, otherwise known as Camellia Sinensis. See page 25 for our world map of major tea growing regions. Weather, soil, altitude and processing methods after picking the tea leaves all contribute to taste and color characteristics. Because the tea plant has a natural ability to adapt to local growing conditions, and can be hybridized very easily, there have been over 3000 varietals developed worldwide. Cultivated tea plants are usually trimmed to waist height so that the leaves can be easily harvested, but wild tree plants can grow into huge trees up to 100 feet in height. There are some other teas, which we call ‘herbal’ but are technically called a ‘tisane’. These are infusions made from plants other than the tea plant. Think of peppermint, ginger, dried fruits and other herbs. Rooibos and Honeybush are popular, caffeine free herbal infusions rich in vitamins and minerals. Most tisanes are caffeine free. Tea starts out the same, but the various ways of processing tea will determine what type it will become. The major categories of tea are black, green, oolong, white and pu-erh. To make tea, it goes through these general steps:    

Plucking Withering (Removes the excess water from the leaves) Rolling (Shapes the leaves and breaks the cell walls allowing all the oils and juices to mix, which gives tea it’s taste) Oxidation (For teas that require oxidation, like black teas, they are put in a climate controlled room and allowed to get progressively darker. Think of an apple left exposed to air. Green and White teas skip this step.)  Drying (Stops oxidation, locks in the flavor compounds and makes the tea shelf stable.) In summary – Green and White tea are not allowed to oxidize. Oolong tea is partially oxidized, and black tea is fully oxidized. Pu-erh is different (See our Pu-erh page) as it also undergoes an additional fermentation phase.

Health Benefits There are numerous clinical and laboratory studies in the United States and abroad that have shown tea consumption has many health benefits. Weight loss, diabetes, age related diseases, skin, teeth, bones, digestion, blood circulation, cholesterol, stress are one of the many areas tea can help improve your health and prevent disease. You’ll find much more health related information about each specific tea type throughout this catalog. We encourage you to follow us on Facebook or visit our website frequently for the latest blog updates which has the latest tea and health news, along with our own research findings.

Campaign for REAL TEA Our campaign promotes the benefits of premium loose leaf tea versus bagged tea. There are those who say defiantly, “I don’t like tea.” Perhaps the reason is the memory of only having tried inferior bagged tea. What goes into most tea bags is nothing more than the left over tea dust after sorting. Dust grade tea has a lower shelf life, absorbs odors more easily and has a tendency to become bitter quickly if left in hot water too long. Loose leaf tea contains more natural oils. These essential oils give tea its flavor and health benefits – both of which make loose tea the superior choice. For just a few cents more per cup, loose tea is one of the world’s most affordable luxuries. Our loose tea is purchased from smaller, mainly family run tea farms and cooperatives. Many of these teas are picked and sorted by hand. Most operations can trace back their tea making heritage for many generations.

Where to start? We suggest starting with samples. Each sample makes 2-3 cups or 1 small pot. You’ll need something to heat water with and something to infuse the tea. Our tea ware pages have a wide variety of options. Try teas from each category. By tasting many different types, you’ll train your palate to recognize the wide variety of flavor profiles. By doing so, eventually you’ll find your favorites.

ABOUT US 2 locations! Same great menu: The Whistling Kettle has two locations in upstate NY, open 7 days a week. Our Ballston Spa Café in Saratoga County is celebrating 10 years of delivering the ultimate tea experience. Our newest addition in downtown Troy expands the seating and shopping area with a stylish, contemporary look while maintaining the warm and comfortable atmosphere when you just want to escape. Whistling Kettle Troy has a private party area available for reserving up to 52 guests. Both locations have the same delicious menu that will impress even the pickiest eaters. Our diverse menu will appeal to all tastes. Delicious and healthy, our menu entices both the eye and taste buds. We have many vegetarian choices, a children's menu and gluten free options! Take advantage of our week day daily deals, such as “Kids eat free” or “Free iced tea specials”. Afternoon tea is our signature all inclusive package for the ultimate tea experience and is served all day! Customize your own Afternoon Tea with any of our delicious savory crepes, Panini's, club or tea sandwiches, quiches, soups, salads and desserts. All afternoon teas come with a beverage, whether you choose a personal pot of tea or French press coffee, iced tea or lemonade. If that still doesn’t suit you, try a glass of wine or craft beer! 10 years experience and our guarantee: We guarantee you will enjoy your stay with us. Let our experienced staff guide & assist you. Relax in our cozy interior by the fire or sit outside on the patio on a nice day. Browse our retail area with teapots, infusers, kettles or explore our sniffing bar, where you can smell each and every one of our 150+ teas. Shop and Dine: We created a great atmosphere to provide you with a place to enjoy healthy delicious foods and tea in style. But we are also a full service tea shop where you can touch, smell and purchase loose teas for home brewing. We have the largest loose tea selection in the region! Our sniffing bar gives you an easy to navigate way to visually guide you to your perfect tea choices. All teas are honestly priced up front, without any gimmicks or high pressure sales people and in a variety of sizes. Get to know the teas up close—pick up a jar and have fun while you shop! Thank you to all of our loyal customers for allowing us to serve you through our first 10 ten years! We couldn’t have succeeded without your patronage and constant feedback. We strive to give the best customer service possible and are always seeking continual improvement, so we can continue to grow and give new and exciting teas, foods and products! We hope to continue providing you this same customer service for many more years and in additional locations! If you are out of town please stay in touch through our website and Facebook pages.

GREEN TEA

Green Tea All teas start out the same way, and what makes them different is how they are processed after harvest. Green tea is sometimes referred to as an un-oxidized or ‘non-fermented’ tea. Oxidation is the natural chemical process that occurs after vegetable matter is picked. The leaves begin to oxidize immediately after harvesting and to stop the oxidation process, green tea leaves are steamed or baked. Steaming is usually used for Japanese green tea, while baking or pan heating is often used for Chinese green tea. By stopping the oxidation process, the tea retains it’s green color. Green tea needs a little extra care when preparing - the main thing to keep in mind is NOT to use boiling water. Most green tea prefers water temperatures between 160-180 degrees. They also tend to steep for no more than 3 minutes. If your green tea ever tasted bitter, it was likely due to a combination of over steeping and/or water that was too hot. Green teas do indeed taste more ’raw’ versus black tea, with some grassy and vegetal undertones. This varies greatly depending on the type of green tea. Gyrokuro has a more pronounced sweet and grassy flavor versus the lighter, more astringent White Eagle Long Life. There are also many wonderful flavored green teas, most of which are fantastic iced and a good way to get your daily fluid intake. Health Benefits While there is no such thing as a miracle drink, green tea combined with a good diet and exercise can contribute to a healthier life. The amount of studies done on the health benefits of tea, especially green tea in particular are vast. While not all are conclusive, the majority of studies do show a POSITIVE correlation between green tea and better health. The health benefits of green tea are due to its high levels of flavonoids, polyphenols and catechins. These are nutritional compounds that are classified as anti-oxidants. They work by binding harmful oxygen-containing molecules in your body called free radicals and peroxides that otherwise could damage your DNA, cell membranes, and other cell components. This is why green tea has attracted wide interest in it’s ability to control inflammation, improve immune function and prevent cancer. For example a study from the Linus Pauling Institute show that compounds in green tea have a powerful ability to increase the number of ‘regulatory T cells’ that play a key role in immune function and suppression of autoimmune disease. Other studies have shown that green tea can help fight glaucoma and other eye diseases, inhibits bacteria formation and prevents tooth decay. One key benefit of green tea is unlike drugs, tea doesn’t have the problems of toxicity. Green tea has also been linked with weight loss. A study highlighted in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition showed that the catechins in green tea triggered specific areas of the brain for weight loss. Specifically, it moved to the thermogenesis area of the brain. This particular area is one that communicates with the metabolism, telling it to produce more energy for the body. This particular effect from the study was then compared to just pure caffeine. It was shown that green tea is more effective than any type of caffeinated drink in helping the body to produce more energy. g Air tight tin (Weight of tea) Sample bag 4oz bag (8oz & 16oz available)

Cloud and Mist (Organic)

(Tin size 6” high x 2 1/2” wide)

(Makes 1 small pot)

(Makes 14-20 small pots of tea)

$19.25 (~ 3.1oz)

$5.50

$22.00

A rare and exquisite tea harvested from the peak of Mount Lu in China, which is shrouded in thick mist. Only the most tender tea buds are picked to produce this smooth flavor with lasting nutty and fruity notes. 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

180°F

Steep 2 min’s

Multiple Infusions

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GREEN TEA

Decaf Sencha

Air tight tin (Weight of tea)

Sample bag

4oz bag (8oz & 16oz available)

(Tin size 6” high x 2 1/2” wide)

(Makes 1 small pot)

(Makes 14-20 small pots of tea)

$10.50 (~ 2.8oz)

$3.25

$12.00

Good green tea flavor with longish Sencha leaf style. All the goodness of green tea without the caffeine. Infusion tends light & green. *Note: our decaf tea is processed using CO2. There are no chemical solvents used to remove caffeine. 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

180°F

Steep 2-3 min’s

Dragonwell (Organic)

DECAF

$19.75 (~ 3.5oz)

$5.00

$20.00

Supreme Organic Dragonwell from Zhejiang Province China in HangZhou’s West Lake district. Superb example of this variety. A fresh clean aroma and gentle mellow flavor.

1 heaped tsp/6oz.

180°F

Multiple Infusions

Steep 2 min’s

Genmaicha (Organic)

$15.50 (~ 3.8oz)

$3.50

$14.00

Steamed green tea with toasted rice kernels, giving a toasty flavor and tending sweet. Also known as popcorn tea. 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

180°F

Multiple Infusions

Steep 3 min’s

Gyokuro

$34.50 (~ 5.4oz)

$6.50

$24.00

Japan’s best green tea made from single buds picked only in May & April, in effort to develop increased chlorophyll and reduce tannins (giving a sweeter flavor and no bitterness). Bright infusion. 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

Multiple Infusions

Steep 2 min’s

170°F

Pinhead Gunpowder (Organic)

$13.25 (~ 6.4oz)

$2.00

$7.00

Surprising body & captivating taste. A stronger tea with a distinctive smooth, nutty oak taste.

1 heaped tsp/6oz.

180°F

Multiple Infusions

Steep 2-3 min’s

Sencha (Organic)

$11.00 (~ 4.4oz)

$2.50

$8.00

A very popular medium bodied Sencha green tea tending light vegetative with hints of cut grass. High in polyphenols. 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

180°F

Steep 2 min’s

White Eagle Long Life

$14.75 (~ 3.6oz)

$3.50

Refreshing & delightful. This Chinese spring tea has a hint of sweetness (honey like with notes of orchid) followed with a mild astringent finish. An excellent example of an early April tea. Bright green yellowish infusion. This tea is packed with antioxidants & the Chinese believe it promotes long life. 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

180°F

Steep 3 min’s

Multiple Infusions

$14.00

FLAVORED GREEN TEA

FLAVORING TEA Loose leaf teas have been scented and blended for centuries. The oldest, and most ancient method, is known as 'scenting' the tea leaves. Scenting consists of compressing layers of tea leaves interspersed with fragrant flowers or fruits and allowing the tea leaves to absorb the fragrances and essential oils through direct contact with the tea leaves. A second and more recent method of flavoring tea leaves is to use concentrated all natural essences (i.e. think of vanilla extract). These liquid flavors are mixed into the tea leaves, often with a blending machine. The flavored tea blend is then sealed in a tight container for a period of time, normally at least one full day, to allow full absorption of the flavoring. In ancient China, tea artisans developed many different methods for creating fruit and floral blends to tempt taste buds and delight the senses. Our flavored teas are an updated example of this continuing tradition. All natural flavors, premium fruit and flower pieces blend harmoniously with each tea. We use natural flavoring oils, not crystals. High quality tea tastes good and natural flavors do not mask the natural taste of tea. (The norm for many making flavored tea is to use overpowering artificial flavors, which can be used to hide lower quality tea). Natural flavors do not leave an aftertaste giving the tea a clean and true character. It is especially important to keep flavored tea in separate air tight containers, as the flavor will literally disappear if left out in the open or in an unsealed container.

Order online: www.thewhistlingkettle.com (FREE SHIPPING over $50!) Air tight tin (Weight of tea) (Tin size 6” high x 2 1/2” wide)

Gojiberry Blueberry Pomegranate

Sample bag (Makes 1 small pot)

$9.00 (~ 4oz)

$2.00

4oz bag (8oz & 16oz available) (Makes 14-20 small pots of tea)

$7.00

This Sencha green tea combo will turn heads. Added to the fruits is a ‘spritz’ of lemongrass, underlined with a splash of cornflowers. Bright green infusion. Delicious hot or iced. Ingredients include: green tea, gojiberries, lemongrass, pomegranate arils, flavoring and cornflower blossoms. 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

180°F

GREAT ICED

Steep 2 min’s

Jasmine Pearls

$28.25 (~ 5.8oz)

$4.50

$18.00

Only the youngest leaf tips are scented 8-10 times with Jasmine blossoms & hand rolled into pellets. Delicate, slightly sweet & floral flavor, which is good for multiple infusions! A first grade tea with a cloudy, pale infusion. 6-8 pearls/6oz.

180°F

Multiple Infusions

Steep 3 min’s

Jasmine with Flowers

$8.75 (~ 3.8oz)

$2.00

A steamed green tea which produces a surprising body and a captivating floral taste that is not found in any other natural tea. On the nose the dry tea has a floral bouquet which literally causes your senses to come alive with pleasant thoughts. 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

180°F

Steep 2 min’s

GREAT ICED

$7.00

FLAVORED GREEN TEA

Moroccan Mint

Air tight tin (Weight of tea)

Sample bag

4oz bag (8oz & 16oz available)

(Tin size 6” high x 2 1/2” wide)

(Makes 1 small pot)

(Makes 14-20 small pots of tea)

$2.00

$7.00

$12.25 (~ 5.8oz)

Gunpowder style green tea with peppermint. Light & refreshing and especially nice after a heavy meal. 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

180°F

Steep 2-3 min’s

Pomegranate Grape Sencha

GREAT ICED

$9.00 (~ 3.9oz)

$2.00

$7.00

Popular Sencha green blend with superb flavor. Sweet, refreshing… this contains pomegranate arils and fruity grapes. Excellent hot and iced. Ingredients include: green tea, freeze dried red currants, flavoring, freeze dried raspberry, pomegranate arils & mallow blossoms. 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

180°F

GREAT ICED

Steep 2 min’s

Sencha Kyoto Cherry Rose Festival

$9.00 (~ 3.4oz)

$2.50

$8.00

A light, fresh and smooth tea with reasonable depth and body. The natural cherry flavoring and subtle rose hints make an exotic cup. A customer favorite! Great hot and iced. Ingredients include: green tea, rose petals and natural flavors. 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

180°F

GREAT ICED

Steep 2 min’s

Shaolin’s Grove

$9.00 (~ 2.8oz)

$3.00

$10.00

Flavors of exotic fruit, fresh citrus and a hint of delicate, flowery jasmine promises a very special pleasure. A Chinese sencha green tea, Lung Ching green Yunnan tea, Pai Mu Tan white tea, flavoring, rosebuds, rose petals and mallow blossoms make up this tea blend. 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

180°F

GREAT ICED

Steep 2 min’s

Strawberry Green

$9.50 (~ 4.2oz)

$2.00

$7.00

A fresh and smooth flavor with strawberry goodness. The tea tends light liquoring, fresh and smooth with reasonable depth and body. Ingredients include: green tea, freeze dried strawberry, safflower petals and natural flavors. 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

180°F

Steep 2 min’s

Strawberry Orange (Organic)

GREAT ICED

$9.00 (~ 3.4oz)

$2.50

$8.00

A captivating blend of fruit over a green tea base. Ingredients include: green tea, lemongrass, orange peel, natural flavoring, freeze-dried strawberry pieces, marigold blossoms and natural flavors. 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

180°F

Steep 2 min’s

Walnut Green

GREAT ICED

$11.50 (~ 5.3oz)

$2.00

$7.00

A distinctively nutty, smooth and enjoyable green tea. Nuances of coconut make for a medium bodied, round cup. Ingredients include: green tea, brittle bits, pineapple, coconut, walnuts, almonds and natural flavors. 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

180°F

Steep 2 min’s

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OOLONG TEA

Oolong Tea Oolong tea comes from the same plant as green and black tea. While black tea is fully oxidized and green tea is un-oxidized, oolong tea is somewhere in between. Because each variety of oolong is processed differently, the flavors vary widely. Our oolong selection is made up exclusively of premium styles. These teas are all great additions to your reserve collection. Crafting quality oolong tea is an art form. Like regional variance in fine wines - soil integrity, humidity levels, genus and artisanal skill all leave their imprint on the leaf. Oolongs are grown in limited areas where the conditions are perfect and great care is taken to ensure the health of the surrounding environment. Producing a great oolong requires years of formal training to master. From nursing new seedlings, to planting, nourishing the bushes and properly selecting the best time to pluck the leaves, the intricacies are passed down from one generation to the next. The great masters believe that it is only through the transfer of carefully protected secrets that the finest specimens can be produced. Oolong teas must not be picked too early or at too tender a stage and are usually processed immediately. Oolong tea is wilted in the sun to remove most of the moisture, then typically shaken in bamboo baskets to bruise the leaf edges. You’ll also notice that most oolongs are whole leaf and not broken into little bits. Oxidation follows and this can vary greatly, typically from 30% (closer to a green tea) to 70% (closer to black). Once the desired oxidation levels are reached the tea is fired under high heat to capture the unique and highly intricate flavor profiles. It is interesting to note that a shorter firing p roduces teas with an almost peach-like character while a longer firing will produce a rich amber cup with more ‘woody’ notes. Oolong tea is mainly produced in China and Taiwan, but other countries like Vietnam and Sri Lanka also produce a small amount of oolong. Most oolong teas can be steeped multiple times, resulting in a changing flavor profile. In fact, some drinkers prefer the taste of the 2nd or 3rd infusions.

Health Benefits Oolong tea, like all tea, contains powerful catechin antioxidants which c an h elp boo st t he immu ne system. Because green tea is the least processed, it does hold a slight edge over Oolong in terms of the overall catechin content. Catechin content decreases as tea is oxidized. But it is over looked that the levels of theaflavins and thearubigins increase. These two substances are found in higher concentrations in oolong and black tea than green. They have antiallergy, anti-inflammatory and anticancer properties. Some studies suggest they are as effective as the catechins in green and white tea. Both teas have similar effects and will provide equal health benefits overall.

Weight Loss Now while weight loss seems to be a more popular issue with some teas these days, it is important to maintain a healthy diet and exercise along with the consumption of tea. Tea by itself will not make you lose any noticeable weight. Be wary of those who are promising that a tea will dramatically make you lose weight. And always consult your doctor first before starting any "tea diet". Beware of merchants or products claiming you will lose weight with certain oolong tea blends (sometimes called wu-long). Not to say that you won’t benefit from drinking them, but please be wary of some that make claims, when they are just over-priced oolong teas with a fancy name. They will not do anything miraculous versus other oolong teas, and keep in mind that all oolong varieties will help you achieve the same results for much less. All Oolongs come from the same species of plant!

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OOLONG TEA

Darjeeling Oolong

Air tight tin (Weight of tea)

Sample bag

4oz bag (8oz & 16oz available)

(Tin size 6” high x 2 1/2” wide)

(Makes 1 small pot)

(Makes 14-20 small pots of tea)

$20.00 (~ 3oz)

$6.50

$24.00

An absolute rarity from one of the top plantations within Darjeeling! The leaves for this tea come from Chinese trees & are carefully plucked in small quantities & processed in a very special manner. Shiny bronze infusion; flowery flavor with mild, fully aromatic taste. A pleasure for tea connoisseurs. 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

203°212°F

Multiple Infusions

Steep 2-3 min’s

Finest Jade Oolong Green Dragon #1

$35.00 (~ 6oz)

$5.50

$22.00

It took 21 years to develop this tea, #2,029 of the cross breeding process of tea plants. Light Multiple green leaf color, faint hint of jasmine, sweet floral & roasted undertones with a brief tartness and Infusions sweet pure finish that lasts long iafter the sip. 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

200°F

Multiple Infusions

Steep 2-3 min’s

Gojiberry Oolong

$17.50 (~ 4.4oz)

$3.50

$14.00

A super taste tending lightly fruity with a classic floral oolong finish. Ingredients include: oolong tea, gojiberries, sunflower petals, calendula petals and natural flavors 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

200°F

Multiple Infusions

Steep 2-3 min’s

Iron Goddess of Mercy

$21.00 (~ 4.7oz)

$4.25

$16.00

This illustrious tea was grown on China’s high hilltops amongst fresh streams and cool, crisp air. Tender leaves are gently basket tossed immediately after harvesting to rupture the cells for semi-oxidation. Increased steeping time & temperature will draw a distinctively new flavor with each steeping. Enjoy! 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

200°F

Multiple Infusions

Steep 2-3 min’s

Orange Ginger Oolong

$14.75 (~ 4.2oz)

$3.25

$12.00

This fantastic flavored oolong uses a high quality base greenish Oolong. A blend of ginger root, orange peel and orange flavor that avoids overpowering the delicious flavor of the base tea. 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

200°F

Steep 3 min’s

Quangzhou (Shwang-zow) Milk Oolong

$27.50 (~ 4.6oz)

$5.50

$22.00

Milk Oolong’s unique flavor was discovered long ago by accident during a sudden drop in temperature during harvest. Now automated and regulated, this profound tea is oozing with natural sweet milk creaminess along with light orchid notes. A customer favorite! 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

200°F

Multiple Infusions

Steep 2-3 min’s

Vanilla Silk Oolong (Organic)

$11.00 (~ 2oz)

$4.50

A smooth, rich flavor tea with hints of vanilla and cream and a stimulating citrus finish. Ingredients include: Organic oolong tea, organic lemon myrtle, marigold petals & natural flavors. 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

200°F

Steep 2-3 min’s

$18.00

MATCHA TEA

What is Matcha? Matcha is tea that has been ground with special granite wheels into a fine powder. Because it is powdered, the tea is not steeped like a normal tea, rather infused and consumed directly. Matcha traces its origins to Japan where the tea is used for drinking or in cooking. It is the tea that is used for the traditional Japanese tea ceremony. Because you are literally drinking the tea leaf, Matcha is a much richer cup than regular tea. How is Matcha made? Traditional Matcha is made using pure Gyokuro leaves, a Japanese tea variety that is shaded beneath special mats for 3 weeks before plucking. The shading forces the plants to produce a higher than normal chlorophyll content, which gives the leaves a rich green color. Once plucked, the leaves are steamed and dried. Tea at this stage of the process is known as Aracha. Next, the Aracha is stripped of all stems and veins resulting in a pure leaf known as Tencha. Tencha is then stone ground into its finely powdered form. What types of Matcha are there? Japanese style matcha is the traditional variety of matcha. However, there are varieties available from other regions like China and Kenya. Some types are well suited for cooking and smoothies, while the top Japanese style grades are recommended to be consumed directly. What does Matcha taste like? Matcha is a fuller bodied experience than its non-powdered cousin. Japanese style matchas maintain the rich, vegetative flavor of their parent teas. Japanese style teas are the only ones shaded. Non-Japanese Matchas will have a somewhat lighter, less grassy, more astringent flavor. How is it prepared? There are many ways to prepare Matcha (both hot, cold, as a latte or in a smoothie!) Hot Cold 1. Use about 1/2 tsp per 6oz of water. Adjust to taste. 1. Add 1/2 tsp of Matcha to a little water & mix until you 2. Place matcha in a cup. Add small amount of have a nice paste. 180 degree water & mix into a paste with a spoon. 2. Add your paste to the rest of your glass of water. Stir well. 3. Add additional hot water and stir. 3. Squeeze a lemon into the mixture & add sugar to taste. (An electric frother helps speed up the process—see pg.45) 4. Add ice. Enjoy 4. Matcha is ready to drink. Enjoy. f

Ice Matcha Latte - This version is very popular with young people in Shibuya, one of Tokyo's trendiest. 1. Blend 1 tsp dry Matcha & 2 tbsp sugar in a glass. 2. Pour in the 3 tbsp hot water & whisk into a paste. 3. Pour 10oz cold milk over the Matcha mixture. 4. Add ice and garnish with lemon grass.

Matcha Banana Smoothie 1. Dissolve 1 tsp matcha in 2 tsp’s hot water 2. In blender, add 1 banana; 1 cup skim, soy or almond milk; 1 tsp honey & cup of ice. 3. Blend until smooth. Enjoy.

What are the health benefits of matcha? Like green tea, matcha is loaded with antioxidants. The matcha drinker consumes the entire leaf and not just the brew. As a result, 1 cup of Matcha contains higher levels of nutrients than regularly brewed tea, including fiber, calcium, iron, potassium, vitamin C, and protein. Green tea contains catechins, and the anti-oxidant. EGCG (epicgallocatechin gallate) is the catechin with broadest and most potent cancer-fighting properties.Sixty percent of the catechin content of matcha tea is EGCG.One gram of matcha contains 105 mg of total catechin content, or roughly 61% EGCG. Cleansing - Japanese style matchas contain high levels of Chlorophyll which helps to remove heavy metals and toxins from the body. Mood enhancing, Energy Booster The amino acid L-Theanine combines with caffeine and causes our body to absorb it slowly for 3-6 hours of calm, sustainable alertness without the crash and side effects of sugary, over-caffeinated beverages found in stores. Diabetes EGCG has been shown to lower blood sugar levels. Research indicates that this blood sugar lowering quality was enhanced by ingesting it with dietary fiber, both of which are abundantly present in matcha. Weight Loss Consuming matcha green tea can increase thermogenesis (the body's own rate of burning calories) from a normal 8%-10% of daily energy expenditure, to between 35% and 43% of daily energy expenditure. Of critical importance is the fact that none of the research subjects reported any side effects and no significant differences in heart rates were noticed. f

Matcha Tin

Japanese Bamboo Matcha Whisk Price: $17.99

Matcha Tin measures 2.5” x 4”

Make a frothy, lump free cup of matcha with this traditional whisk.

Japanese Bamboo Matcha Spoon Price: $3.99 A traditional bamboo matcha spoon. Perfect for a tea ceremony or every day use.

MATCHA TEA

Sample bag (~10 servings) Airtight Tin (~2.8oz)

Matcha Chai

$5.50

$20.00

A smooth green tea enlivened with fresh chai spices and a peppery finish. The blend of teas are from China, India and Kenya with traditional chai spices added. Ingredients include: green tea, cardamom, ginger, black and white pepper, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg. Try with milk & sugar. 1/2 tsp per 6oz.

180°F

Whisk till blended

Matcha Izu

$5.50

$20.00

Japanese style matcha made from gyokuro leaves that are steamed and dried after plucking. High grown Kenyan green tea added for additional anti-oxidants. Try this by itself or in a smoothie. This Japanese style matcha contains 7 times the antioxidants found in orange juice. 1/2 tsp per 6oz.

180°F

Whisk till blended

Matcha Jasmine (Organic)

$5.50

$20.00

A Chinese matcha infused with jasmine. A floral bouquet taste, which literally causes your senses to come alive! Try this by itself or in a smoothie. This high quality Japanese matcha contains 7 times the antioxidants found in orange juice. 1/2 tsp per 6oz.

180°F

Whisk till blended

Matcha Pearl Drop Morning Dew (Organic)

$5.50

$20.00

Pure, clean, refreshing, healthy and lightly astringent. Only the finest leaves are processed and ground using a traditional Japanese stone grinder. Made from Pearl River Green tea from Jianxi province, China. 1/2 tsp per 6oz.

180°F

Whisk till blended

Matcha Peppermint

$5.50

$20.00

An exceptional peppermint character… a cool and refreshing peppermint that will be sure to surprise. Ingredients include: green tea and peppermint. 1/2 tsp per 6oz.

180°F

Whisk till blended

Matcha Samurai (Ceremonial Grade)

$9.75

$35.00

Only the best leaves are picked during late May or Early June when the leaves are tender and at their height of flavor and color. Picked by hand to minimize stems. Sultry sweet notes peek from deep, full flavored, seasonal green tea. Deliciously vegetative.. 1/2 tsp per 6oz.

180°F

Whisk till blended

Matcha White Rhino

$5.50

$20.00

A Kenyan white tea grown at high altitude creates floral oolong undertones. Thick & rich with warm mossy notes of grass & slightly floral undertones of oolong. A fabulous tea for those looking for an interesting brew with exceptional health benefits. You’ll have the power of the white rhino! 1/2 tsp per 6oz.

180°F

Whisk till blended

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INTRO TO WHITE TEA AND TEA & FOOD PAIRINGS

White Tea White tea is made from the buds and young leaves of the tea plant. These leaves are withered and dried naturally under semi-controlled conditions. If mechanical drying is required the leaves are baked (not fired) at temperatures less than 40°C. Because of these special growing and harvesting procedures, white tea has higher concentrations of anti-oxidants known as catechins compared to other types of tea. A study at Kingston University in 2009 showed that white tea has high anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, anticollagenase and anti-elastase properties which could potentially reduce the risks of developing rheumatoid arthritis, some cancers, heart disease and slow the enzymatic break-down of elastic and collagen, traits which accompany aging. White teas taste is best described as delicate, fresh, with lingering sweetness. For new tea drinkers, it may take some practice to pick up the subtle nuances in White Tea.

We’ve all heard of pairing wine with certain foods, but have you ever thought about pairing your teas with certain foods? Both hot and iced, tea is one of the best drinks to enjoy for any occasion… try experimenting with your hot and ice teas at breakfast all the way to the end of the day with your after-dinner dessert. White and Green Teas have a mild taste that pairs nicely with light fare. Pair with a simple summer salad, fruit salad, chicken, seafood, sushi and ceviche. Flavored white and green teas with citrus and fruity notes are especially nice iced. Suggestions:  White Champagne Raspberry (hot or iced pg.17) with grilled seafood and salads.  Gojiberry Blueberry Pomegranate (hot or iced pg.10) with grilled chicken and fruit salad.  Gunpowder green (hot or iced pg.9) with Asian and Middle Eastern foods. Oolong Teas are very complex. Some tend towards a green tea profile. While other oolongs are oxidized longer and tend toward the black tea profile. If you are choosing a ’green’ oolong, follow the green tea pairings. And, if you choose a ’black’ oolong follow the black tea food Edam: pairings. Oolongs also pair very well with most cheeses. Suggestions: Lovers Leap (pg.21), Darjeeling (pg.21), Oolong (pg.13)  Orange Ginger Oolong (hot or iced pg.13) has a green tea profile. Camembert: Pair with chicken, seafood & fruit. Dragonwell (pg.9), Gunpowder (pg.9), Darjeeling (pg.21)  Darjeeling Oolong (hot or iced pg.13) has a black tea profile. Pair Brie: with cheese, duck & grilled meats. Darjeeling (pg.21), Oolong (pg.13), Dragonwell (pg.9) Goat Cheese: Black Tea has rich, robust flavors and are strong enough to stand nose Mokalbari Assam (pg.21). Try with a dribble of honey to nose with just about any dish - no matter how pungent or aromatic. on the cheese. It makes for a great flurry of flavors. Red meat dishes and barbeque are always nice pairings. Suggestions: The maltiness of the tea goes well with the tart of  Lovers Leap (hot or iced pg.21) the cheese and the aftertaste of the honey.  Vineyard Peach Strawberry (hot or iced pg.25) Irish Whiskey Cheddar:  Masala Chai frothed with milk and honey (hot or iced pg.29) It’s Lapsang Souchong pg.19. The smokiness of the tea creamy spiced flavors pair well with sweet desserts or even a really holds up to the bitterness of the cheese. buttery breakfast of French toast, frittata or banana bread. Cheddar: Pu-erh Tea is known to cut the fat. It pairs nicely with red meat, stir-fry, Oolong (pg.13), Darjeeling (pg.21) oily foods and post big meals (Thanksgiving). Suggestions: Cream Cheese:  Ethiopian Mocha Pu-erh (hot or iced pg.20) Lovers Leap (pg.21), Darjeeling (pg.21)  Strawberry Mango Pu-erh (hot or iced pg.21) Provolone: Lovers Leap (pg.21) Fruit and Herbal Tea Fruit and Rooibos teas tend on the sweet and Asiago: tangy side. They pair well with Caribbean foods and really anything. It’s Keemun Panda #1 (pg.19) one of those refreshing, flavorful tea categories that can hold up to Gorgonzola: both light and bold, flavorful foods. Lovers Leap (pg.21)  Blood Orange Fruit (hot or iced pg.38). Try this one iced with 1:1 Muenster: ratio lemonade to fruit tea. Oolong (pg.13)  Georgia Peach Rooibos (hot or iced pg.31) with Jamaican jerk Manchego: seasoned meats and fish tacos. Sencha green tea (pg.9) The tea mellows  Casablanca (iced pg.38) nice with a splash of lemonade. Great with out the sharpness of this hard cheese a salad of mixed greens, grapes, goat cheese & candied almonds.

WHITE TEA Air tight tin (Weight of tea) (Tin size 6” high x 2 1/2” wide)

Acai Tangerine

Sample bag

4oz bag (8oz & 16oz available)

(Makes 1 small pot)

(Makes 14-20 small pots of tea)

$4.25

$16.00

$18.00 (~ 4oz)

A slimming blend inspired by Dr. Oz & Canadian natural health guru Bryce Wylde. Our pu-erh & white tea blend shrinks fat, burns deposits & prevents new fats from depositing. Tastes excellent hot or iced. Smooth puerh is contrasted with delicate notes of white tea & accentuated with acai, tangerine & chrysanthemum flavors. Recommended consumption of 16oz in morning & afternoon. 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

195°F

GREAT ICED

Steep 3-5 min’s

Elderberry

$12.00 (~ 3.3oz)

$3.25

$12.00

An impressive white tea that is delicious, high in antioxidants, helps reduce inflammation, and fights colds. Elderberries are a natural defense against the cold virus. Ingredients include: white tea, elderberries, aronia berries, black currents, elderflowers, flavoring, mallow blossoms & pink cornflowers. 1-2 heaped tsp/6oz.

180°F

Steep 3 min’s

King of Silver Needles

$11.00 (~ 1.8oz)

$5.00

$20.00

A wonderful tasting collection of white buds. A delicate white tea & shimmering clear infusion, with a clean taste reminiscent of fresh apples. 1-2 heaped tsp/6oz.

180°F

Multiple Infusions

Steep 3 min’s

Mango Pear White (Organic)

$6.50 (~ 1.5oz)

$3.00

$10.00

The natural friendship of “east meets west” with mango and pear. Delicious iced. Ingredients include: white tea, apple pieces, freeze dried mango cubes, natural flavoring & marigold blossoms. 1-2 heaped tsp/6oz.

180°F

Steep 3 min’s

Monkey Picked White (Organic)

GREAT ICED

$12.00 (~ 2oz)

$5.00

$20.00

The finest white tea buds collected from the highest mountain & tree tops in China. Enjoy refreshing notes of honeysuckle, chestnut & sage. 1-2 heaped tsp/6oz.

180°F

Multiple Infusions

Steep 3 min’s

Peach White (Organic)

$11.00 (~ 3oz)

$3.25

$12.00

$3.25

$12.00

Essence of fresh picked peaches infuses the senses in this blend of organic white peony and aromatic osmanthus blossoms. A high-grade China white tea. 1-2 heaped tsp/6oz.

180°F

Steep 3 min’s

White Champagne Raspberry

GREAT ICED

$7.00 (~ 1.4oz)

Premium white tea infused with champagne and raspberries. Ingredients include: White tea, safflowers, champagne and red raspberry flavors. Unique taste! 1-2 heaped tsp/6oz.

180°F

Steep 3 min’s

GREAT ICED

BLACK TEA BLACK TEA

All tea starts out from the Camellia Sinensis plant. To make black tea, the leaves are first laid out for the withering process to remove moisture. The next step is rolling. Rolling breaks the cellular walls and releases the enzymes that give tea its flavor characteristics. Tea can be rolled by hand or with a machine. The more expensive varieties are usually hand rolled. The tea is allowed to fully oxidize which turns the leaves dark. Green tea skips this step. The oxidized leaves are passed through hot air tunnels or baked in ovens. This dries the leaves and stabilizes them, allowing them to be sorted and packaged.

Grading Black Tea A term you may have heard, ‘Orange Pekoe’ has nothing to do with flavor but indicates a particular leaf that was used for the tea. The code OP is sometimes used. BOP simply means Broken Orange Pekoe, indicating smaller pieces of the leaf. Black tea grading is not standard and uniform for each producing country. In general there are four major grades. Whole Leaves, Broken Leaves, Fannings and dust. Whole leaf grades are considered the most valuable, especially if they contain leaf tips. Broken grades are considered medium grades while fannings and dust (i.e. the leftovers) are considered the bottom grades and relegated to tea bags. For example, the designation for the top grade is FTGFOP. Finest Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe. This indicates that the youngest top portion of the plant was used and had many ‘tips’ or leaf buds and flowers that are golden in color. Black teas in particular can be produced in the orthodox fashion (rolled either by hand or by machine) or CTC (Crush, Tear, Curl) which is machine-processed in a way that chops the leaves into uniformly-sized bits that are rolled into small balls. The CTC is popular amongst African tea and gives them their bold, bright profiles. Producing Regions The majority of the black tea produced comes from China, India, Sri Lanka and Africa (Kenya especially). The names of teas often refer to the particular estate or province the tea is grown in. Assam and Darjeeling are the better known Indian teas. Sri Lankan teas are known by their classic name, Ceylon. Many black teas from China come from the Yunnan or Fujian provinces, but their origins are not always revealed in the names themselves, Golden Monkey is such an example. Health Benefits Many of the health benefits of green tea are the same as the health benefits of black tea. Although black tea has less epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) than green tea, it is higher in both theoflavins and thearubigens—compounds which have been found to be as effective antioxidants as EGCG. A study in the Netherlands found a connection between regular consumption of black tea and reduced risk of stroke. Researchers concluded that the health benefits of black tea include the reduction of LDL—the “bad” cholesterol that can lead to stroke and heart attacks. They also found that men who drank over four cups of black tea per day were at lower risk of stroke than men who drank only 2-3 cups per day. Another study in Saudi Arabia showed that regular consumption of black tea can reduce the risk of coronary heart disease by fifty percent. And in the United States, a four month study concluded that the health benefits of black tea include helping to reverse an abnormal functioning of the blood vessels that can contribute to stroke or heart attack. This improvement could be observed within two hours of drinking just one cup of black tea.

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Ancient Forest (Organic)

Sample bag

4oz bag (8oz & 16oz available)

(Tin size 6” high x 2 1/2” wide)

(Makes 1 small pot)

(Makes 14-20 small pots of tea)

$17.25 (~ 3.8oz)

$4.25

Wonderfully smooth, hand made tea. A specialty of the southwest province of Yunnan, this unique tea is harvested from ancient trees on the protected land of the Jingmai Manjing’s Blue Mountains, 100% organic, hand picked & sorted, this black tea brews a rich, earthy infusion with notes of cedar & honey. 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

212°F

Steep 3-5 min’s

$16.00

SPECIALTY BLACK TEA

English Evening

Air tight tin (Weight of tea)

Sample bag

4oz bag (8oz & 16oz available)

(Tin size 6” high x 2 1/2” wide)

(Makes 1 small pot)

(Makes 14-20 small pots of tea)

$9.75 (~ 3.8oz)

$2.50

$8.00

A pleasant blend with lighter cup characteristics. Two types of black tea and a monkey paw green tea from Sri Lanka, India & China. Great as an afternoon tea relaxer. Good flavor and a hint of muscatel. 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

212°F

Steep 3-4 min’s

Golden Monkey (Organic)

$17.25 (~ 3.8oz)

$4.25

$16.00

This premium tea comes from the Chinese Fujian Province. A sweet cocoa fragrance emerges from the bag & the leaves exhibit a color spectrum of dark brown to golden auburn. A tippy, complex & deep flavor. The liquor has soft, rich sweetness of bittersweet cocoa & imparts a savory lingering aftertaste. 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

212°F

Steep 3-5 min’s

Golden Yunnan (Royal Grade)

$23.00 (~ 3oz)

$7.50

$28.00

The big, finely worked, tobacco-like leaf with golden tips yields a copper colored cup and an exceptionally smooth, malty and earthy Yunnan flavor character. 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

212°F

Steep 3-5 min’s

Keemun Panda #1 (Organic)

$12.50 (~ 4.6oz)

$2.75

$9.00

A winey, fruity tea with depth and complexity. Takes milk well. Rewards the tea drinker with an exotic cup. China tea– Panda Grade #1 whole leaf. Infusion tending bright & reddish. 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

212°F

Steep 4-5 min’s

Lapsang Souchong (Organic)

$10.25 (~ 3.6oz)

$2.75

$9.00

A superior leaf of Lapsang Souchong offering a crisp character with the remarkable and heady aroma of a pine fire. An acquired taste with a dark copper infusion. This tea works well with rock sugar and milk. 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

Steep 4-5 min’s

212°F

Nine Bend Black Dragon

$30.75 (~ 5.2oz)

$5.50

$22.00

One of the finest examples of whole leaf Chinese black tea available. Full bodied with deep burgundy depth and delightful oaky notes. Bright & golden infusion. This tea has a complicated production procedure that is guarded by only a handful of people in Fuan City! 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

212°F

Steep 4-6 min’s

Russian Caravan (online only)

$10.00 (~ 4.5oz)

$2.00

A delicate cup with lively and slightly toasty notes and a hint of Lapsang Souchong. It has been smoke-dried over a pinewood fire. This tea was the most important drink during the Czar’s time, after vodka. 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

212°F

Steep 4-6 min’s

$7.00

PU-ERH TEA

Pu-Erh (Poo-Air) Pu-erh is unique in that it is the only tea that undergoes true fermentation. (Black tea is fully oxidized, but not fermented). Pu-erh originates in China’s Yunnan province. It is named after Pu-erh county where the tea was originally produced. The earliest reference to Pu-erh tea is in documents dating from the Tang Dynasty (618 AD–906 AD) and it has been an important trading item for centuries. Pu-erh tea is produced from the broad, mature leaves of older tea trees. This is quite different from other types of tea such as green tea or black tea, which are produced from the tea buds and new leaves. Most tea is best fresh. Green tea, black tea, and oolong tea will lose flavor and become stale as they get older. Pu-erh tea is quite different –it is meant to be aged and the older it is the better it gets. A variety of microbes flourish during Pu-erh fermentation such as A Pu-erh tea factory in China Aspergillus Niger, Saccaromyces and Pinicillium. The chemical processes these microorganisms create give Pu-erh unique properties, especially for digestion and maintaining a good “gut”. Many give this remarkable tea credit for restoring and maintaining good health. Generations of Chinese have drunk this tea after rich meals to “cut the grease”. Chinese tea drinkers have known of the health benefits of Pu-erh tea for centuries, and recent scientific research have bolstered many of these traditional claims. Some studies have shown Pu-erh to be effective in lowering blood cholesterol, reducing high blood pressure and preventing intestinal infection. Many report that drinking it after meals relieves any overstuffed feelings and aids digestion. Pu-erh tea is also high in antioxidants which are necessary to protect us from a whole range of diseases including cancer and heart disease. The method of production is: the tea leaves are rolled and pan fried or baked to remove most of the moisture. They are then steamed and compressed (without drying) into the cakes. In the course of time the tea takes on a musty and earthy character. Pu-erh that gets somewhat moldy before it naturally dries is considered the best. Pu-erh is unique in the fact that it is aged, as already mentioned, sometimes for many years. This aging process causes its flavor and color to change over time. Many pu-erh’s are later broken up out of the cakes to make it easier to handle. Pu-erh may be steeped multiple times and with each infusion comes a different flavor profile. The picture to the left is of a ‘tea tree’ made of pressed Pu-erh tea. One of these sits at the Whistling Kettle today, given by one of the owners parents. The stack of Pu-erh is a symbol of a successful business and growing wealth, and when given as a gift, is a wish of prosperity and happiness.

Coconut Cacao Pu-Erh (Organic)

Air tight tin (Weight of tea)

Sample bag

4oz bag (8oz & 16oz available)

(Tin size 6” high x 2 1/2” wide)

(Makes 1 small pot)

(Makes 14-20 small pots of tea)

$19.00 (~ 4.2oz)

$4.25

$16.00

Unique tasty blend of Pu-Erh and coconut. A blend of organic loose leaf earthy pu-erh with cocoa nibs & coconut provides a smooth, round, robust, yet sweet flavor with a mild hazelnut taste finish. Steep multiple times to experience a different flavor profile with each brew. 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

212°F

Multiple Infusions

Steep 4-6 min’s

Ethiopian Mocha Pu-Erh

$14.50 (~ 5.5oz)

$2.75

$9.00

A unique blend that combines finely roasted coffee and pu-erh with a slight caramel finish. Ingredients include: pu-erh tea, coffee pieces, almond pieces, butterscotch pieces, jasmine petals and natural flavors. 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

212°F

Multiple Infusions

Steep 4-6 min’s

Pu-Erh Bold Leaf #1 (Organic)

$14.00 (~ 4.8oz)

$3.00

A musty, earthy character sometimes described as old or elemental. Great for digestion, high cholesterol and weight loss! Steep multiple times to experience a different flavor profile with each brew. 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

212°F

Steep 4-6 min’s

Multiple Infusions

$10.00

PU-ERH TEA & SINGLE ESTATE & REGIONAL BLACK TEA

Scottish Caramel Toffee Pu-Erh (Organic)

Air tight tin (Weight of tea)

Sample bag

4oz bag (8oz & 16oz available)

(Tin size 6” high x 2 1/2” wide)

(Makes 1 small pot)

(Makes 14-20 small pots of tea)

$2.50

$8.00

$12.00 (~ 5oz)

The earthiness of pu-erh fuses with caramel for a sweetly decadent finish. A customer favorite. Good for multiple steepings! Ingredients: pu-erh tea, butterscotch & almond pieces & natural flavors. 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

212°F

Multiple Infusions

Steep 4-6 min’s

Strawberry Mango Pu-Erh

$12.50 (~ 4.6oz)

$2.75

$9.00

Dark earthy pu-erh flavors combined with mango & strawberry. May be steeped multiple times. A delicious tea with a hidden benefit of lowering your cholesterol! Ingredients include: Pu-erh tea, strawberry & mango bits, strawberry & mango flavoring. 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

212°F

Multiple Infusions

Steep 4-6 min’s

Vintage Pu-Erh 1992

$38.00 (~ 5.1oz)

$7.50

$28.00

A vintage pu-erh aged in a controlled environment for over 20 years, giving a complex character and smooth, mellow flavor... one of the finest pu-erh’s available. The flavor holds true after numerous steepings. 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

212°F

Multiple Infusions

Steep 4-6 min’s

Estate teas are broken down by region, then by specified estates or farms and are prized for their distinctive flavor profiles. Happy Valley Darjeeling (Organic)

$13.25 (~ 4.5oz)

$3.00

$10.00

Highly aromatic with a full shining cup. This is a blend of first and second flush leaf tea and comes from a tea estate located approximately 3km from the city of Darjeeling. The tea leaf is medium sized and regular with bright tips. FTGFOP1 grade. 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

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Kambaa

$12.00 (~ 5.6oz)

$2.00

$7.00

A Kenyan tea grown in volcanic soil resulting with very malty flavor that has light hints of currant. With milk the cup is bright golden and inviting. This tea takes milk & sugar well. A bright coppery infusion & CTC Broken Pekoe 1 Grade. 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

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Lovers Leap

$8.00 (~ 3.4oz)

$2.00

$7.00

This customer favorite has a medium body, a flavorful cup with piquant Ceylon character. Best in morning or after dinner. Bright coppery infusion; Orange Pekoe Grade. We use this tea as our basic black iced tea in the restaurant. 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

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Mokalbari East Assam

GREAT ICED

$10.25 (~ 3.6oz)

$2.75

A classic 2nd plucked Assam with wiry colorful leaf, strong spicy flavor and rich malty character. A real delicacy drunk pure or with rock sugar & cream. Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe Grade #1. 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

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$9.00

FLAVORED BLACK TEA

BUYING AND STORING TEA A common question asked is ‘how much tea should I buy?’ In general, we recommend buying no more than what you can go through in six months. Tea can last longer in many cases, but keeping your inventory within reason will go a long way to keeping everything fresh and from going stale. Proper storage is a requirement if you are planning to keep your tea for more than a few weeks. Even the freshest and best teas on the market will lose their potency if not stored correctly. When exposed to air, delicate tea leaves rapidly lose flavor. Tea should be stored in an airtight container away from light, moisture, strong odors or big temperature swings. If you buy in bulk, keep a larger container stored away and use a smaller one for everyday use. Some may think a glass jar is okay, since it is air tight. However, light will strip the leaves of their color and flavor over time. Because of humidity and the aforementioned temperature swings, it is not recommended to store tea in a fridge or freezer.

Acerola Cherry Fig

Air tight tin (Weight of tea)

Sample bag

4oz bag (8oz & 16oz available)

(Tin size 6” high x 2 1/2” wide)

(Makes 1 small pot)

(Makes 14-20 small pots of tea)

$11.50 (~ 4.2oz)

$2.75

$9.00

Deliciously sweet and smooth tea. A wonderful aroma that tastes as good as it smells. Ingredients include black tea, acerola cherries, sour cherries & fig 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

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Angels Dream

GREAT ICED

$9.00 (~ 4oz)

$2.00

$7.00

A heavenly tea with maple sweetness, blackberry pungency, full flavored Assam and a mystery green tea. Ingredients include black tea, green tea, natural dried mallow petals, cornflower petals and natural flavors. A customer favorite. 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

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Apple Caramel Almond

$9.75 (~ 4.4oz)

$2.00

$7.00

A wonderfully sweet and smooth black tea. Ingredients include black tea, marigold, apple bits, caramel bits and almond chips with apple caramel and almond flavors. 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

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Blend 1776

$9.75 (~ 3.8oz)

$2.50

$8.00

Hints of maple & strawberry combined with Ceylon & malty Assam, giving a round full cup. This tea was made to capture the spirit of the revolt & boycott on tea purchases (Boston Tea Party). During the boycott, colonists boiled strawberry & maple leaves & anything that would cure their thirst for tea! 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

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Butter Truffles

$10.50 (~ 4.2oz)

$2.50

The unusual, colorful & abundant decoration of savory & spicy ingredients makes your mouth water… you’ll want to drink every bit of this tea! Ingredients are black tea, pistachios, cumin, sliced almonds, coriander, pink peppercorns and flavoring. 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

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$8.00

FLAVORED BLACK TEA

Coconut

Air tight tin (Weight of tea)

Sample bag

4oz bag (8oz & 16oz available)

(Tin size 6” high x 2 1/2” wide)

(Makes 1 small pot)

(Makes 14-20 small pots of tea)

$9.00 (~ 4oz)

$2.00

$7.00

A full bodied tea that captures the flavor profile of coconut beautifully. Great hot or iced. Recommended with milk. Bright & coppery infusion; Ingredients include black tea, sweetened coconut & natural flavors. 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

212°F

GREAT ICED

Steep 3-4 min’s

Dark Berry Blend

$9.75 (~ 4.4oz)

$2.00

$7.00

Imagine walking through a forest and picking wild berries. This tea is a blend of dark fruits and black tea. Delicious! Ingredients include black tea, black currants, black currant leaves with black currant, huckleberry and blackberry flavoring. Great iced! 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

212°F

GREAT ICED

Steep 3-4 min’s

Decaffeinated Blueberry Mango

$22.00 (~ 5.6oz)

$3.50

$14.00

Dark, luscious summer blueberries meet the sunburst of ripe, juicy, golden mangos. *Note: our decaf tea is processed using CO2. There are no chemical solvents used to remove caffeine. Ingredients Include: decaffeinated black tea, mango cubes, blueberries, flavoring & cornflowers. 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

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Decaffeinated Orange

GREAT ICED TEA

$18.50 (~ 4.7oz)

DECAF

$3.50

$14.00

Full orange flavor and amazing aroma without the caffeine. Ingredients include: Decaf black tea, orange peel, flavoring and orange blossoms. *Note: our decaf tea is processed using CO2. There are no chemical solvents used to remove caffeine. 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

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Decaffeinated Pomegranate

DECAF

$16.00 (~ 4oz)

$3.50

$14.00

Pomegranate gently envelopes this Ceylon tea in a perfect blend. Hot or cold, day or night. *Note: our decaf tea is processed using CO2. There are no chemical solvents used to remove caffeine. 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

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Emperor’s 7 Treasures (Peach)

DECAF

$7.25 (~ 3oz)

$2.00

$7.00

A premium black & green tea blend with hints of peach, rose and other ‘royal’ ingredients. Full, fruit sweet flavors. China, Ceylon & Assam tea. Light to medium infusion. Ingredients include black & green tea, flavoring, rose blossoms & sunflower blossoms. Simply fabulous. 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

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French Blend

GREAT ICED

$9.00 (~ 4oz)

$2.00

$7.00

Crème de la vanilla, Earl grey, jasmine & lavender blended with flavory Ceylon’s, pungent Assam's & malty Kenya's. Bright & coppery infusion. Ingredients include black & green teas, rose petals, lavender, jasmine, cornflower petals & natural flavors. 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

212°F

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FLAVORED BLACK TEA

Irish Cream

Air tight tin (Weight of tea)

Sample bag

4oz bag (8oz & 16oz available)

(Tin size 6” high x 2 1/2” wide)

(Makes 1 small pot)

(Makes 14-20 small pots of tea)

$8.50 (~ 3.2oz)

$2.50

$8.00

This tea captures the sweet creaminess of Irish Cream. A spot of milk opens up the flavor. Great any time of the day. Bright & coppery infusion. Ingredients include black tea, blackberry leaves, cornflower, sunflower & calendula petals and natural flavors. 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

212°F

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Mango Amazon

$9.75 (~ 4.4oz)

$2.00

$7.00

Fresh piquant mango character with memories of happy days in the sun. Ingredients are black tea, mango pieces, marigold flowers with mango and passion fruit flavoring. 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

212°F

GREAT ICED

Steep 3-4 min’s

Monks Blend

$11.25 (~ 4.6oz)

$2.50

$8.00

A dramatic combination of vanilla and grenadine natural flavoring, creates a smooth & well balanced flavor. Medium bodied and flavory with piquant Ceylon character. Bright and coppery infusion; Ingredients are black tea, calendula and sunflower petals with natural flavorings. 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

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Pearl of Fruits

$7.75 (~ 3.2oz)

$2.00

$7.00

A premium black and green tea blend, loaded with sweet Asian fruit influences of jackfruit and mellow spice nuances. Ingredients include: black tea, green tea, orange peels, flavoring, rose petals, safflowers & marigold petals 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

212°F

GREAT ICED

Steep 4-5 min’s

Raspberry Honey

$9.00 (~ 3.4oz)

$2.50

$8.00

Notes of plump juicy raspberries delicately blended with fresh summer honey. Naturally sweet and a real standout, this tea is perfect as a warm pick me up on a cold morning or an iced treat on a balmy afternoon. 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

212°F

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Red Wildberry Blend

GREAT ICED

$9.75 (~ 4.4oz)

$2.00

$7.00

A flavorful blend of red berries… cranberries, strawberries and raspberries. Ingredients are black tea, cranberry pieces, safflowers and cranberry, strawberry and raspberry natural flavoring. 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

212°F

GREAT ICED

Steep 3-4 min’s

Salted Chocolate Caramel

$11.25 (~ 5.2oz)

$2.00

$7.00

A creamy caramel taste with caramel, toffee, coconut & fleur de sel sea salt. Think of lightly salted, sweet roasted nuts. No bitterness here, and definitely a cutting edge blend. 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

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FLAVORED BLACK TEA Air tight tin (Weight of tea) (Tin size 6” high x 2 1/2” wide)

Snow Flake

$11.75 (~ 4.8oz)

Sample bag (Makes 1 small pot)

$2.50

4oz bag (8oz & 16oz available) (Makes 14-20 small pots of tea)

$8.00

A black tea blend with almonds, coconut and cinnamon. A wonderfully smooth dessert tea. Ingredients include: black tea, almond and coconut flavor, almond flakes, cinnamon, coconut flakes. 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

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Strawberry Pepper

$8.75 (~ 3.8oz)

$2.00

$7.00

Extra sweet wild strawberries form the base, with a little touch of spice to round it off. A top notch flavored black and customer favorite! 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

212°F

GREAT ICED

Steep 4-5 min’s

Vanilla Cream

$10.25 (~ 4.1oz)

$2.50

$8.00

A delicious synergy between excellent high grown tea, rich fresh vanilla & a lovely cream character. Decadence! Best with milk & sugar. Sri Lanka tea; Bright & coppery infusion; Black tea, sunflower, calendula & jasmine petals and natural flavorings make up this blend. 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

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Vineyard Peach Strawberry

$9.50 (~ 3.7oz)

$2.50

$8.00

An incomparable delicacy. Ingredients: black tea, flavoring, freeze dried red & yellow crunchy (concentrated peach puree, tangerines, concentrated strawberry & black carrot juices), strawberry pieces. 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

212°F

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GREAT ICED

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Chinese species 2.3-3.5” long

The top tea growing regions are China, India, Japan, Sri Lanka, Turkey and Kenya

Assam species 4.7-7.8” long

Tea not grown in significant quantities From 0.5% - 1% From 1% - 5% From 5% - 10% From 10% - 20% More than 20%

EARL GREY TEAS

Traditionally Earl Grey was a blend of Chinese and Indian teas scented with oil from the citrus bergamot fruit - a sort of orange. Stories about the origins of Earl Grey are numerous. One such tale tells how a British diplomat on a mission to China saved the life of a Mandarin. As a gift of gratitude, the diplomat was given the recipe for this flavored tea. Upon his return to Britain, the diplomat presented the tea to the Prime Minister of England (1830-1834), Earl Grey, who made this tea fashionable. Air tight tin (Weight of tea) Sample bag 4oz bag (8oz & 16oz available) (Tin size 6” high x 2 1/2” wide)

Buckingham Palace Garden Party

$9.50 (~ 4.2oz)

(Makes 1 small pot)

(Makes 14-20 small pots of tea)

$2.00

$7.00

A flavorful medium body tea with delicate earl grey & jasmine notes. India, Kenya, China & Sri Lanka blend. Bright & slight golden copper infusion. Ingredients include: black and green tea, jasmine and cornflower petals and natural flavors. 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

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Decaffeinated Earl Grey

$13.50 (~ 4.6oz)

$3.00

$10.00

Full flavory cup of tea, tending bright with excellent Earl Grey notes from natural oil of bergamot. *Note* Our decaf tea is processed using Co2. There are no chemical solvents used to remove caffeine. 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

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Earl Grey

DECAF

$8.75 (~ 3.8oz)

$2.00

$7.00

An unbelievable aroma that portends an unbelievable taste with the natural oil of bergamot (a citrus fruit similar to an orange). A piquant, refreshing true Earl Grey pairing nicely with cakes. Bright & coppery infusion. 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

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Earl Grey Cream (Organic)

$10.75 (~ 3.8oz)

$2.75

$9.00

An exquisite Earl Grey character mellowed with soft hints of cream. An Earl Grey taken to the next level. A customer favorite. Bright & coppery infusion. 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

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Earl Grey Windemere

$13.00 (~ 2.7oz)

$4.25

$16.00

A premium blend of Darjeeling oolong and white tea, scented with bergamot and vanilla. A unique, refreshing take on Earl Grey. 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

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Lavender Earl Grey

$8.75 (~ 3.8oz)

$2.00

$7.00

French #1 super blue lavender transports a floral harvest of Provence to an intoxicating Earl Grey. Customer favorite. Bright, coppery, floral & citrus. Ingredients include: black tea, lavender, cornflower petals & natural flavors. 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

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Russian Earl Grey

$8.75 (~ 3.8oz)

$2.00

All natural Thai Lemongrass & Spanish orange infuse premium Earl Grey with sultry citrus notes. Nice with milk & sugar. Sri Lanka, China, Thailand & Spain blend. Bright infusion. Ingredients include: black tea, natural dried orange peel, cornflower petals, lemongrass & natural flavors. 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

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$7.00

BREAKFAST TEAS

BREAKFAST TEAS Breakfast teas are hardy, robust blends that take milk well. The origins of the first breakfast tea, English breakfast, is a bit obscure. One story has it that a tea purveyor named Drysdale came up with a blend he labeled as “Breakfast” in the mid1800s, to make it clear that the tea was meant to be paired with the morning meal, perhaps. At any rate, the concept of a “breakfast” blend caught on, and spawned additional variants. Another story starts off in 1843 in New York City of all places. Richard Davies enveloped a blend of tea in a fancy foil exterior, and named it English Breakfast tea. It became so popular that other inquisitive retailers wrote to London asking where to get it, but no Englishman ever heard of it. Eventually the mixture was sent to China where it was duplicated. Davies attempted to expand but got swindled and died broke.

Decaffeinated English Breakfast

Air tight tin (Weight of tea)

Sample bag

4oz bag (8oz & 16oz available)

(Tin size 6” high x 2 1/2” wide)

(Makes 1 small pot)

(Makes 14-20 small pots of tea)

$10.75 (~ 3.8oz)

$2.75

$9.00

A full bodied tea with some fruity notes without the caffeine punch. Grade is Flowery Pekoe and infusion tending bright. *Note: Our decaf tea is processed using Co2. There are no chemical solvents used to remove caffeine. 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

212°F

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East Frisian Blend

DECAF

$15.00 (~ 5.2oz)

$3.00

$10.00

Our exclusive premium breakfast tea. A blend of Assam’s, Java and Sumatra. Full bodied and rich flavor.

1 heaped tsp/6oz.

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English Breakfast

$8.75 (~ 3.8oz)

$2.00

$7.00

Good body but not overpowering with satisfying full tea flavor notes. Enticing with milk. Coppery bright infusion and Flowery Pekoe Grade. Ceylon, Kenya and India blend. 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

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Irish Breakfast

$10.50 (~ 4.8oz)

$2.00

$7.00

Stout robust blend of February Kenya BP1 & 2nd flush Assam. Superb color & very full bodied. India, Kenya, Assam & Kiambu blend. Bright & coppery infusion. This tea will see you through the day! If you speak to an Irishman, they will say you need to brew this tea until the spoon can stand upright. 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

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Scottish Breakfast

$9.75 (~ 4.4oz)

$2.00

$7.00

Malty full-bodied character with bright flavory notes & hints of cask oak. A bracing highlander’s cup of tea. India, Kenya & China blend. Bright coppery color. Nice with milk & sugar. 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

212°F

Steep 4-5 min’s

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CHAI TEAS CHAI Piping hot chai holds a warm place in the heart of India. Although it might sound odd that a scorching hot beverage be so widely enjoyed in one of the worlds warmest countries, chai actually cools the body. It does this by raising core body temperature above ambient air temperature. In many parts of India there is a saying that loosely translates as: “spiced chai… the tea that eats like a meal” - and in certain parts of India it is true. Traditional Indian chai is a heady mix of spice and tea. Chai recipes are handed down from generation to generation the way westerners pass on grandmas' apple pie recipe. The tea

is traditionally brewed by boiling milk, adding good thick black tea, various spices and then boiling it again. The resulting mixture is thick, spicy and incredibly full-bodied. Indian chai-sellers, known as chai wallahs, sell their concoctions at roadside stalls, train stations, and anywhere you can think of. The tea is served in small clay cups known as chullarhs that are smashed on the ground once the tea is finished. f

Here are just a few ways to enjoy chai… try them all by following our recipes below.

Iced Chai - One 16oz serving

Hot Chai Latte - One 16oz serving

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1 1/2 cups water 4 tsp Chai tea (any Chai) 1/4 cup milk 2 Tbsp sugar or honey (to taste)

1. Place 4 heaping teaspoons of tea into infuser. Pour 1 1/2 cups boiling water over tea leaves. (You’re making a concentrate.) 2. Steep for 5-8 minutes then remove the tea leaves. 3. Add milk & sugar (or honey). Froth or shake in a martini shaker. Pour over ice & enjoy!

1 3/4 cups water 4 tsp Chai tea (any Chai) 1/4 cup milk 2 Tbsp sugar or honey (to taste)

1. Place 4 heaping teaspoons of chai tea into infuser. Pour 1 3/4 cups boiling water over tea leaves. 2. Steep for 5-8 minutes then remove the tea leaves. 3. Add milk & sugar (or honey). Froth. (See page 45 for frother)

Green Tea Chai Ice Cream (Makes 10 half cup servings)   

2 cups heavy cream 2 cups whole milk 2 egg yolks

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6 tsp green tea chai (or another chai tea of your choice) 1/2 cup sugar

1. Combine cream & milk in medium sauce pan over medium heat. Heat until just before mixture boils (190º) & reduce to low. 2. Add green tea leaves & steep for 3-5 min’s. Remove tea leaves immediately or else mixture will turn bitter. (Use cheese cloth or disposable bags… see page 36). 3. Meanwhile beat yolks, sugar & vanilla in a small bowl until light yellow & smooth—1-2 minutes. 4. Add 4 tbsp hot/cream mixture & stir until combined. Gradually add egg yolk mixture to warm cream, stirring continuously to prevent eggs from curdling. 5. Cook over low heat until slightly thickened & mixture coats the back of a spoon, about 3-4 minutes. 6. Cool completely. Then pour into freezer bowl of an ice cream maker and follow your machines instructions for chilling.

CHAI TEAS

Decaf Chai

Air tight tin (Weight of tea)

Sample bag

4oz bag (8oz & 16oz available)

(Tin size 6” high x 2 1/2” wide)

(Makes 1 small pot)

(Makes 14-20 small pots of tea)

$16.00 (~ 5.6oz)

$3.00

$10.00

Naturally sweet with cinnamon… you’ll be pleasantly surprised that you won’t have to add any sugar! Ingredients: Decaffeinated black tea, cinnamon, ginger bits, cloves, fennel & cardamom. *NOTE* Our decaf tea is processed using Co2. There are no chemical solvents used to remove caffeine. 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

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Steep 4-6 min’s

Green Tea Chai

$11.75 (~ 4.8oz)

$2.50

$8.00

Full bodied green chai chock full of cinnamon chips, almonds, cloves, crushed green cardamom, cardamom seeds and almond & cinnamon flavors. Great with frothed milk & sugar. 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

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Masala Chai

GREAT ICED

$12.50 (~ 6oz)

$2.00

$7.00

A spicy, full-bodied, broken leaf Indian black tea blend. Golden bright & coppery infusion. Ingredients include: black tea, aniseed, cinnamon pieces, ginger bits, black pepper, cloves, chicory roots, flavoring. 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

212°F

Steep 4-6 min’s

Night of the Iguana Chocolate Chai

GREAT ICED

$9.75 (~ 4.4oz)

$2.00

$7.00

Seasonal Malabar Coast spices with sweet caramel come to the fore with a sensuous Belgian chocolate finish. Black tea, ginger, white chocolate, black pepper, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom & coriander. 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

212°F

Steep 4-6 min’s

Pu-erh Chai

GREAT ICED

$12.50 (~ 5.2oz)

$2.50

$8.00

Enjoy the health benefits of Pu-erh with the addition of premium spices. Ingredients include: Pu-erh tea, almonds, cinnamon, ginger & spices. 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

212°F

Steep 4-6 min’s

Rooibos Chai

GREAT ICED

$9.50 (~ 4.2oz)

$2.00

$7.00

$2.00

$7.00

Malabar spices combine with sweet Rooibos to create a naturally caffeine free herbal treat. Rooibos, ginger, cardamom, coriander, cinnamon, cloves & black pepper. 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

212°F

Steep 7-10 min’s

Vanilla Chai

CAFFEINE FREE

GREAT ICED

$9.75 (~ 4.4oz)

Creamy Madagascar vanilla dances with tingling Malabar coast spices. Black tea, calendula & sunflower petals, ginger, cardamom, coriander, cinnamon, cloves & black pepper. 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

212°F

Steep 4-6 min’s

GREAT ICED

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ROOIBOS & HONEYBUSH TEA

Rooibos & Honeybush Technically, Rooibos is not a true tea. It comes from the plant Aspalathus linearis. The name Rooibos comes from the Afrikaans word for 'red bush'. The Rooibos plant is a small shrubby bush that only grows in South Africa. The bush grows anywhere from 2 to 3 feet in height, with very thin, needle-like leaves. The leaves are green, but turn the characteristic red after oxidation. The Rooibos seeds are precious, because the plants produce few of them. The seeds also pop out of the fruits as soon as they are ripe, making harvest difficult. Many farmers still raid anthills looking for Rooibos seeds. It is a rather delicate plant, and the cultivation has not changed much over the years. The plants thrive best when left alone in their natural soil. The farming of Rooibos has always been very close to nature and remains so today. The locals have known that Rooibos can be used to make a delicious beverage for a very long time, but it was only 'discovered' in 1904 by a Russian immigrant named Benjamin Ginsberg. He was a settler in the area and thought that the tea was so enjoyable that it should be available to people everywhere. He was the first to market Rooibos tea. Rooibos tea is a distinctive red color and its taste is also unique with a very sweet and slightly nutty flavor. Its delicious taste and numerous healthful qualities has helped Rooibos become a popular tea all over the world. It is still fairly 'new' but more and more people are coming to love this unique red tea. Rooibos has no caffeine and is low in tannin, so it can be enjoyed all day long without any unpleasant side effects. This also makes it a great tea for pregnant women and nursing mothers. Health Benefits Various studies have shown many health problems can be improved by drinking Rooibos tea:  Eases irritability, headaches, nervous tension & insomnia.  Placed directly on the skin, it can slow the aging process  Can be used to treat hay fever, asthma and eczema  Acts as an anti-spasmodic agent, to relieve stomach cramps and colic in infants  Rooibos is also rich in minerals, and contains the following:  Boosts the immune system Copper, Iron, Potassium, Calcium, Fluoride, Zinc, Sodium, Manganese, Magnesium

Honeybush Honeybush is a cousin of Rooibos, cultivated in South Africa's Eastern Cape region. Its flowers smell of honey, which gives this plant it’s sweet name. The taste of honeybush tea is similar to that of rooibos, though slightly sweeter with a fully body. Like Rooibos, it is caffeine free. Add a little honey to honeybush to really bring out the natural sweetness. Honeybush has been used for treating coughs, because of its content of pinotol (found in Pine trees) which is an expectorant. Pinitol has also been shown to lower blood sugar in laboratory animal studies and is being considered as a drug for diabetes. Honeybush also contains flavones which can be used to reduce blood lipids and alleviate menopausal symptoms.

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Banana Dulce (Organic & Fair Trade)

Sample bag

4oz bag (8oz & 16oz available)

(Tin size 6” high x 2 1/2” wide)

(Makes 1 small pot)

(Makes 14-20 small pots of tea)

$12.00 (~ 2.8oz)

$3.50

$14.00

A great night time tea. A serendipitous blend of ripe banana & sweet coconut with lingering aroma of fresh graham crackers & deep caramel finish. This tea is reminiscent of warm banana bread. Ingredients include: rooibos, chamomile, lemongrass, coconut, lavender, banana and natural flavors 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

212°F

Steep 5-7 min’s

CAFFEINE FREE

ROOIBOS & HONEYBUSH TEAS

Belgian Chocolate Rooibos

Air tight tin (Weight of tea)

Sample bag

4oz bag (8oz & 16oz available)

(Tin size 6” high x 2 1/2” wide)

(Makes 1 small pot)

(Makes 14-20 small pots of tea)

$12.00 (~ 5oz)

$2.50

$8.00

Velvety chocolate smoothness with decadent notes of truffle melting in your mouth and a hint of mint aftertaste. Naturally caffeine free. Reddish orange infusion. Rooibos, calendula petals, cacao bean pieces & natural flavors make up this blend. Try partnering this tea up with a slice of cake! 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

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Bourbon Street Vanilla Rooibos

CAFFEINE FREE

$9.00 (~ 4oz)

$2.00

$7.00

Fruity with sweet notes. Vanilla flavoring gives the Rooibos a wonderful jazzy depth. Naturally caffeine free. Reddish orange infusion. Rooibos, calendula petals, almond slices & natural flavors make up this blend. 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

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Chocolate Cake Honeybush

CAFFEINE FREE

$13.25 (~ 5oz)

$2.75

$9.00

Honeybush is a cousin of the Rooibos plant. Naturally sweet (even more so than Rooibos), this creation is a must for all chocoholics. Reddish orange infusion. Honeybush, chocolate chips, cream caramel, flavoring & rose petals make up this blend. Naturally caffeine free. 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

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Chocolate Monkey (Organic/Fair Trade)

$20.00 (~ 6oz)

$3.25

$12.00

A Rooibos delight with chocolate, banana flavoring and pink peppercorns. Makes for a great dessert and is a real treat for the senses. Naturally caffeine free. 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

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Georgia Peach Rooibos

$9.00 (~ 4oz)

$2.00

$7.00

Absolutely exquisite! Superb mouth watering sweet peach notes create a taste symphony. Naturally caffeine free. Reddish orange infusion. Rooibos, blackberry leaves, calendula petals & natural flavors make up this blend. 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

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Lemon Soufflé Honeybush

GREAT ICED TEA

$10.75 (~ 4.9oz)

CAFFEINE FREE

$2.00

$7.00

A wonderful synergy of lemon, cream, honeybush and rooibos. It has just the right touch of lemongrass, lemon and creamy flavor. Ingredients include: rooibos, honeybush, lemongrass, cornflowers, rose petals and natural flavors. Satisfying hot or iced. 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

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Marzipan Rooibos

GREAT ICED TEA

$12.00 (~ 5oz)

CAFFEINE FREE

$2.50

What a tea! Premium Moroccan almonds give the German inspired marzipan a magnificent boost. Naturally caffeine free. Reddish orange infusion. Rooibos, almond pieces, natural dried papaya & natural flavors. A customer favorite. 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

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CAFFEINE FREE

$8.00

ROOIBOS & HONEYBUSH TEA

Nut Crunch Honeybush

Air tight tin (Weight of tea)

Sample bag

4oz bag (8oz & 16oz available)

(Tin size 6” high x 2 1/2” wide)

(Makes 1 small pot)

(Makes 14-20 small pots of tea)

$2.00

$7.00

$12.00 (~ 5.7oz)

A robust, nutty flavor with hints of apple and currants. Sweet and smooth notes of green rooibos and Honeybush. Ingredients include: green rooibos, green honeybush, apple bits, currants, hazelnuts and flavoring. 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

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Orange Mousse Rooibos

$12.75 (~ 5.3oz)

$2.50

$8.00

A decadent rooibos with sweet orange and cream notes. Wonderfully smooth. Ingredients include: rooibos, lemongrass, orange bits, safflower blossoms and natural flavors.

1 heaped tsp/6oz.

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Steep 7-10 min’s

Rooibos (Organic)

$10.75 (~ 5oz)

$2.00

$7.00

Naturally fruity with sweet notes. Soothing effect on headaches, disturbed sleeping patterns and digestive problems. High in vitamin C too! 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

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Rooibos Chai

Please see Chai teas on page 29 for this Rooibos blend.

Vanilla Berry Truffle Rooibos (Organic & Fair Trade)

$16.00 (~ 5.6oz)

$3.00

$10.00

A harmonious infusion of both sweet & tangy flavors with soothing smoothness of fresh cream. Ingredients include: rooibos, hibiscus, white chocolate, black currants & natural flavors.

1 heaped tsp/6oz.

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For coffee and tea drinkers, pregnancy is a pretty hard time. Pregnant mothers are not able to drink any of their favorite beverages, making it a rough 9 months for those relying on a morning cup of coffee or tea to wake up! GOOD NEWS! There are teas that you can drink even while pregnant. You’ll find that these teas are just as tasty! Even though they are mostly caffeine free, they’ll be safe for all pregnant mothers to drink. Teas suggestions while pregnant include: Ginger: To help kick morning sickness (or all day sickness for that matter), there’s nothing better than ginger. Our Ayurvedic Stimulating Blend (pg.37) contains no caffeine and has lots of ginger. Also try our Decaf Chai (pg.29) or Rooibos Chai (pg.29) Dandelion Leaf: Mild, tasty and refreshing. It is loaded with muscle relaxing potassium and can be found in our Detox tea (pg.33) Rooibos: all rooibos teas have no caffeine, but are loaded with antioxidants, vitamin C and nutrients that will help you have a healthy pregnancy. It’s great for reflux and digestive problems as well. (See all rooibos teas on pages 30-32. (However, we do not recommend Vanilla Berry Truffle Rooibos on page 32 since it contains hibiscus, which should be avoided during pregnancy.)f Peppermint: Helps to relax your stomach and will settle it in the morning. Just be careful if you’ve got acid reflux as it can irritate your acidic stomach. Try our Peppermint (pg.34) f Chamomile: High in calcium as well as soothing and relaxing, chamomile could be just the right cup of tea. It helps with sleeplessness and inflammation of the joints. Try Sleep Tight (pg.35) and Chamomile Bilberry Bliss (pg.33) Decaffeinated Black Teas: If you are craving a cup of black tea, but want to reduce caffeine, we have a variety of decaffeinated black teas. See pg.23 for our flavored decaffeinated black teas and see pg. 26 & 27 for our Decaf Earl Grey & English Breakfast.

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WELLNESS TEAS

The first recorded use of herbal tea dates back to the Ayurveda texts of ancient India. These texts are more than 5000 years old and document the use of herbs for curing disease and maintaining health. Herbal tea has been used in virtually every culture and in every period of history. Folklore passed from one generation to the next preserving the knowledge of the healing properties of herbs. Teas that contains no actual leaves from the Camellia Sinensis plant are known as Tisanes. They can be made from a variety of herbs, berries or fruits. The market for functional tea is increasing as consumers look for natural health healing remedies instead of drugs with potential harmful side effects. Some of these blends target specific functions, while others can simply be enjoyed as an everyday tonic. Many of our customers have reported success in achieving their health goals using our teas along with proper diet and exercise. f Tea along with other stimulating herbs are often used in blends to help relieve stagnation in the body—therefore not all these blends are caffeine free. If you have a serious health problem, are taking medication or are pregnant/nursing we recommend checking with a certified health professional to make sure the ingredients are safe to consume. f

Air tight tin (Weight of tea) (Tin size 6” high x 2 1/2” wide)

Chamomile Bilberry Bliss Dr. OZ inspired

$10.00 (~ 2.6oz)

Sample bag

4oz bag (8oz & 16oz available)

(Makes 1 small pot)

(Makes 14-20 small pots of tea)

$3.25

$12.00

A blend inspired by Dr. Oz, which helps to stem dinner cravings and relax the body. Bilberry balances blood sugar, resulting in reduced sweet cravings. Chamomile & lavender soothes & relaxes. Rose hip gives this tea a vitamin C boost. A pleasant evening tea & great between meals during day. (Bilberries have a variety of health benefits: cancer prevention, anti-aging & anti-inflammatory properties.) 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

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Steep 7 min’s

Cleanse (Organic)

$24.00 (~ 6.2oz)

$3.50

$14.00

This blend of organic tea and purifying herbs is an effective way of regulating the body’s natural cleansing process. Also great for GI tract maintenance! Ingredients include: organic green tea, fennel, senna, cacao nibs & pomegranate arils, cinnamon chips, milk thistle seed. 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

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Detox (Organic)

$18.00 (~ 5.2oz)

$3.25

$12.00

This signature detox blend of botanical herbs is extremely effective at stimulating the liver and clearing out harmful toxins. Ingredients include: Organic coriander seed, fennel seed, milk thistle, chicory root, burdock root & dandelion root. 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

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Endurance (Organic)

$20.00 (~ 4.5oz)

$4.25

$16.00

A unique Pu-erh & herbal hybrid blend designed to increase stamina. Endurance gives you the staying

power you need to keep you going when you need it most. Ingredients include: Pu-erh, cinnamon, eleuthro root, gojiberries, schizandra berries, nettle leaf, oatstraw, ashwanga root, natural flavors. 2 heaped tsp/6oz.

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GREAT ICED

Steep 3-5 min’s

Feel Better (Organic)

$23.00 (~ 5.2oz)

$4.25

An immune boosting tea that helps you recover from a cold, flu or other sickness. Packed with powerful organic herbs and spices. Ingredients include: Organic green rooibos, fennel, linden flower, orange peel, raspberries, licorice root, neem & cinnamon and elderberries, Echinacea, chili pepper. 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

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CAFFEINE FREE

$16.00

WELLNESS TEAS

Happy (Organic)

Air tight tin (Weight of tea)

Sample bag

4oz bag (8oz & 16oz available)

(Tin size 6” high x 2 1/2” wide)

(Makes 1 small pot)

(Makes 14-20 small pots of tea)

$14.50 (~ 3.5oz)

$3.50

$14.00

Sweet, succulent strawberries are perfectly balanced by tangy hibiscus flowers. Floral scent of jasmine carries this slightly stimulating guayusa tea to a place that could only be described as “Happy”. Organic guayusa, strawberries, green rooibos, apple bits jasmine green tea, hibiscus, rosehips, natural flavors. 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

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Hibiscus (online only)

$15.00 (~ 7.4oz)

$2.00

$7.00

A lovely ruby red infusion with a taste closer to lemonade. Rich in vitamin C and is said by Dr. Oz to reduce blood pressure. Naturally dried hibiscus. Sweeten with honey or add to your favorite tea! 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

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Steep 5 min’s

Lemon Ginger Slim Blend Dr. OZ inspired

$13.50 (~ 3.7oz)

$3.25

$12.00

Our Dr. Oz inspired slimming tea blend is crisp and refreshing. This tea is great hot and tastes perfect iced! A pu-erh and white tea recipe great for weight loss or simply just because it tastes good. Ingredients include: Bai Mu Dan white tea, Organic Pu-erh, lemon peels, lemongrass, lemon myrtle, ginger root, ginger flavoring, lemon flavoring. 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

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GREAT ICED

Steep 3 min’s

Peppermint

$6.50 (~ 2oz)

$2.00

$7.00

Pungent, cool, fresh Menthol. Aids in digestion, therefore making this a great after dinner tea. Naturally caffeine free. Grown in USA—Washington State. Infusion tending yellowish green. 100% peppermint. 1-2 heaped tsp/6oz.

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Steep 4-5 min’s

Pu-erh White Superior Dr. OZ inspired

$14.25 (~ 3.5oz)

$3.50

$14.00

(online only) (Organic)

A slimming blend inspired by Dr. Oz & Canadian natural health guru Bryce Wylde. Our pu-erh & white tea blend shrinks fat, burns deposits & prevents new fats from depositing. Tastes excellent hot or iced. The rich smoothness of puerh is contrasted with delicate notes of premium white tea. 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

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Raspberry Lavender

GREAT ICED

$8.00 (~ 2.6oz)

$2.75

$9.00

A great ‘night time’ tea with soothing lavender, naturally sweet hibiscus and slightly tart raspberry. Try it with some honey. Ingredients: raspberry leaves, lavender leaves, lemon peels, hibiscus & raspberry flavor. 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

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Relax

$18.00 (~ 4oz)

$4.25

Dynamic, yet calming elixir that will ease your mind and spirit… melting away all of your worries and Leaving behind nothing but sheer euphoria. Ingredients include: Valerian root, lemon myrtle, licorice, fennel, vetiver root, cinnamon. 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

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CAFFEINE FREE

$16.00

WELLNESS TEAS

Sleep Tight (Organic)

Air tight tin (Weight of tea)

Sample bag

4oz bag (8oz & 16oz available)

(Tin size 6” high x 2 1/2” wide)

(Makes 1 small pot)

(Makes 14-20 small pots of tea)

$9.25 (~ 1.8oz)

$4.25

$16.00

Rest easy with this calming bedtime inspired blend that will send you off to dreamland so quickly, you won’t have to count sheep. Ingredients include: Chamomile, spearmint, lemon balm, valerian, Lemongrass, passion flowers, rose petals 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

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Steep 7 min’s

Throat Therapy (Organic)

$15.75 (~ 3.4oz)

$4.25

$16.00

Slay those fiery dragons in your throat with this soothing blend, designed to coat your throat and get relief. Ingredients include: Ginger, peppermint, licorice, orange peel, fennel, marshmallow leaf, clove, Echinacea 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

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Tummy Tonic (Organic)

$12.00 (~ 2.5oz)

$4.25

$16.00

This soothing aromatic blend contains a combination of time tested botanicals. Enjoy a focus on bringing your tummy back to tip-top shape and restore balance in the digestive system. Ingredients include: peppermint, chamomile, lemon balm, fennel, licorice root 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

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Headaches Concentration & Memory Anxiety & Stress Depression Insomnia Inflammation Toothaches & Tooth Decay Eye Improvement Hair & Skin Asthma Detoxify & Cleanse Cough & Sore Throat Nasal congestion Flu Heart burn & Acid Reflux Heart Nausea & Stomach Pain Weight Loss Cholesterol Digestion Diabetes & Blood Sugar Blood Pressure Menopause Pregnancy Arthritis Muscle Aches Chemotherapy Side Effects Energize

Steep 7 min’s

CAFFEINE FREE

Please reference The Whistling Kettle online blog articles for further details. Ayurvedic Stimulating & Womens Activity (pg.37), Lemon Ginger Slim, Chamomile Bilberry Bliss, Feel Better, Peppermint (pg.33-35), Banana Dulce (pg.30), Moroccan Mint (pg.11), Any Chai (pg.29) Any Green, White, Matcha, Oolong or Black tea Ayurvedic Anti-Strain & Shanti Calming, Sleep Tight, Relax, Chamomile Bilberry Bliss (pg.33-37) Feel Better, Relax, Raspberry Lavender, Sleep Tight (pg.33-35) Sleep Tight, Relax, Tummy Tonic, Raspberry Lavender, Chamomile Bilberry Bliss, all Rooibos teas (pg.30-35) All Green and White teas Peppermint, Throat Therapy, Tummy Tonic, Ayurvedic Stimulating & Women’s Activity (33-37), all Green & Black teas All Green teas Peppermint (pg.34), Matcha (pg.15), all Green teas and Rooibos teas Ayurvedic Balancing, Stimulating, Shanti Calming (pg. 37), Lemon Ginger Slim, Relax, Throat Therapy (pg. 34) Detox, Cleanse, Feel Better (pg.33), all Green teas Throat Therapy, Peppermint, Tummy Tonic (pg.34-35), Moroccan Mint (pg.11) Ayurvedic Shanti Calming, Stimulating, Feel Better, Throat Therapy, Tummy Tonic, Chamomile Bilberry Bliss (33-37) Feel Better (pg.33), all Oolong, White, Green and Black teas Chamomile Bilberry Bliss, Cleanse, Feel Better, Lemon Ginger Slim, Peppermint, Relax, Throat Therapy, Tummy Tonic, Ayurvedic Anti-Strain, Balancing, Shanti Calming & Women's Activity (pg.33-37), all Pu-erh teas (pg.20-21) All Rooibos teas (pg.30-32), all Green and Black teas, Gojiberry Blueberry Pomegranate (pg.10), Hibiscus & Happy Tea (pg.34), Acai Tangerine (pg.17) Rooibos teas, Cleanse, Feel Better, Lemon Ginger Slim, Peppermint, Relax, Detox, Throat Therapy, Tummy Tonic, AntiStrain, Balancing, Shanti Calming & Women's Activity (pg.30-37), Pu-erh’s (pg.20-21), Orange Ginger Oolong (pg.13) Acai Tangerine (pg.17), Chamomile Bilberry Bliss (pg.33), Lemon Ginger Slim Blend (pg.34), all Green & Oolong teas Pu-erh teas (pg.20-21), Green teas, Oolong teas and Feel Better (pg.33) Feel Better and Cleanse (pg.33), all Pu-erh teas (pg.20-21), Tummy Tonic (pg.35), Peppermint (pg.34) Stimulating, Detox, Lemon Ginger Slim, Bilberry Chamomile Bliss & Sleep Tight (pg.33-37), Banana Dulce (pg.30). All Green, Matcha & Black tea Hibiscus, Casablanca (pg.38), Raspberry Lavender & Happy Tea (pg.34), Acai Tangerine (pg.17), all Pu-erh, Green & Oolong teas Ayurvedic Womens Activity (pg.37), Detox and Feel Better (pg.33), all Honeybush (pg.31-32) See page 32 for detailed list. Orange Ginger Oolong (pg13), Lemon Ginger Slim (pg34), Ayurvedic Stimulating (pg37), all Green & White teas All Black teas, Banana Dulce (pg.30), Ayurvedic Anti-Strain, Stimulating, Womens Activity, Cleanse, Throat Therapy Chamomile Bilberry Bliss & Tummy Tonic (pg.33-37), Chai’s (pg.29) Lemon Ginger Slim, Ayurvedic Stimulating, Calming & Anti-Strain, Peppermint, Detox & Relax (pg.33-37), Moroccan Mint (pg.11), All Matcha & Green teas All Matcha & Green teas, Lemon Ginger Slim, Ayurvedic Balancing & Stimulating, Happy, Endurance, Casablanca

AYURVEDIC WELLNESS TEAS

AYURVEDA Ayurvedic tea is a component of the ancient Ayurvedic medicinal system, which traces it’s origins to India over 5,000 years ago. It is officially recognized as a complementary and alternative medicine. While Ayurvedia is a complex medical system, it’s primary components are daily practices and lifestyle modifications that improve mental and physical health. Ayurveda can address and improve various conditions and diseases using safe, effective approaches without the harmful and sometimes toxic side effects of drugs. It is a system that looks at the causes, not the symptoms of mental and physical ailments. Ayurveda can provide you with the following insights:

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Causes of disease and how to avoid them How to bring your body and mind back to it’s natural state of peace and tranquility Diseases you may be susceptible to Importance of a healthy diet and digestion Ways to build your immune system and minimize the effects of aging

What are the “Doshas”? Ayurveda, as well as some of the teas listed in this section often refer to “Doshas”. The three Doshas are known as Vata, Pitta and Kapha. These Doshas reflect your mind/body type. It is extremely rare for a person to be perfectly balanced between these three types. Most people are Dosha dominant, and the goal is to improve the balance between the Doshas. An imbalance due to the increase or depletion of the Doshas eventually leads to ill health of body and mind. Understanding your Dosha will not only help your health, but you can help tune yourself to improve relationships, parenting skills or choose the right career path.

How can I determine my “Dosha”? The easiest way to begin is to visit the webpage: www.whatsyourdosha.com. Besides the many informative articles, you can take a simple quiz that will determine your Dosha type. You may discover that a problem you’ve been having for years has been the direct result of a Dosha imbalance! Your local yoga studio may also provide you with a source of more information and can guide you to local ayurvedic practitioners. There are also many books available on the subject.

Ayurveda and Diet Diet and digestion are one of the major cornerstones of Ayurveda. There is no diet that is specific for every human body, therefore Ayurveda takes your body/mind type into account to help customize what works best for you. Some points regarding diet that Ayurveda addresses:

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Nutritional benefits of the food The six tastes (For example, fast food contains only three tastes) The effects of combining food (both proper and improper) The quantity of a particular food that is healthy The effects of consuming food in a particular season The effects of the difference in time between consuming certain food items Beyond what you consume as food, Ayurveda considers what your mind consumes as well. What you see, hear, taste, smell, feel and think also impact your health and well being. Think of many of the issues that plague modern western society— insecurity, anxiety, emptiness. Often people will not have time to prepare good food and rely on processed meals. While the food, with it’s high sugar and fat content may temporarily help with these problems and appear to make you “feel” better, it is only temporary and results in more imbalances that lead to mental dullness, obesity, lethargy, depression and greed. The body/mind becomes dissatisfied, keeps craving things, and when left untreated leads to addiction.

Why Ayurvedic Teas? Our ayurvedic blends are tuned to balance specific Doshas while others provide for general balance. Most allow you to experience the “6 tastes” - sweet, salty, sour, pungent, bitter and astringent. These teas will complement anyone using Ayurvedic principles. For more information, refer to the webpage mentioned or www.eattasteheal.com

AYURVEDIC WELLNESS TEAS

Ayurvedic Anti-Strain (supports the Dosha “Vata”)

Air tight tin (Weight of tea)

Sample bag

4oz bag (8oz & 16oz available)

(Tin size 6” high x 2 1/2” wide)

(Makes 1 small pot)

(Makes 14-20 small pots of tea)

$13.25 (~ 5.6oz)

$2.50

$8.00

According to the Ayurvedic teachings, this tea will refresh & vitalize your energy as well as reduce stress. Ginger & cinnamon pieces, licorice roots, fennel & orange peels & cardamom make up this tea. (Contains licorice—should not be consumed in cases of high blood pressure.) Vata governs movement in the body, the activities of the nervous system and the process of elimination. Vata influences the other doshas. Vata properties: cold, dry, light, agile, quick and rough. 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

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Steep 7-10 min’s

Ayurvedic Balancing (supports the Dosha “Pitta”)

$11.25 (~ 4.6oz)

$2.50

$8.00

According to the Ayurvedic teachings, this tea calms and relaxes you. Cinnamon pieces, cardamom, licorice roots, coriander, fennel, ginger roots & rose leaves make up this tea. (Contains licorice — should not be consumed in cases of high blood pressure.) The Pitta dosha controls digestion, metabolism and energy production. The primary function of Pitta is transformation. Pitta properties: warm/hot, spicy, fluid, sour. 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

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Ayurvedic Shanti Calming

$9.75 (~ 3.4oz)

$2.75

$9.00

Blend with “Holy Basil” made to promote calmness. Shanti, defined as “peace within”, is used to balance the spirit & physical health. Naturally sweet, this blend contains many benefits including phytochemicals, an anti-oxidant, anti-bacterial, anti-viral & helps the immune system. Ingredients: tulsi basil, saffron, fennel seeds, licorice root, star anise, orange peel, peppermint, lemongrass & citrus flavor. (Contains licorice—should not be consumed in cases of high blood pressure.) 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

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Ayurvedic Stimulating (supports the Dosha “Kapha”)

$11.75 (~ 4.8oz)

$2.50

$8.00

Aromatic, slightly spicy & at the same time a delicious energizer. Ginger roots, cardamom, coriander, turmeric roots, cloves & nutmeg make up this tea. Kapha governs the structure of the body. It is the principle that holds the cells together and forms the muscle, fat, bone and ligaments. The primary function of Kapha is protection. Kapha properties: cold, heavy, oily, sweet, slow, dull. 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

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Steep 7-10 min’s

Ayurvedic Women’s Activity

$14.00 (~ 6oz)

$2.50

$8.00

A spicy scent of juniper & fresh oranges. The taste is soft & round with a pleasant note of fennel & cinnamon. Men too will enjoy this tea! Ingredients: orange peels, cinnamon pieces, fennel, licorice roots, ginger roots, cardamom, angelica & dandelion roots, cloves, juniper berries. (Contains licorice—should not be consumed in cases of high blood pressure.) This tea was created for the different characteristics of energy flows of women. 1 heaped tsp/6oz.

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Steep 7-10 min’s

CAFFEINE FREE

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FRUIT TISANES

Fruit tisanes are made from a mixture of herbs, spices and fruits, containing antioxidants and vitamins. They make an all natural, healthy alternative to fruit drinks and soda. (Add seltzer to your fruit tisane concentrate and you have a natural healthy soda!) Fruit tisanes have no tannins, which means you can steep them for hours or overnight without worrying about a bitter taste. It is simple to prepare, as well as versatile: soothing hot, refreshing iced and delightful as a frozen popsicle treat. Health benefits include increasing natural energy without caffeine; protecting skin from free radical damage; eliminate certain impurities and remove toxins from body; support immune system and stimulate metabolism; prevent spot injuries for those who exercise regularly; & improve heart health. Air tight tin (Weight of tea) Sample bag 4oz bag (8oz & 16oz available) (Tin size 6” high x 2 1/2” wide)

Blood Orange Fruit

$11.75 (~ 5.5oz)

(Makes 1 small pot)

$2.00

(Makes 14-20 small pots of

$7.00

Sweet and tangy flavors of blood orange and hibiscus. Subtle notes of apple. Deep, vibrant color and a rich infusion. Great for kids… iced, hot or made into popsicles. Ingredients include: orange peel, apple bits, hibiscus blossoms. 2 heaped tsp/6oz.

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Steep 7-10 min’s

Casablanca Fruit

GREAT ICED

$11.75 (~ 4.8oz)

CAFFEINE FREE

$2.50

$8.00

Discover fruity hints of raspberry & strawberry. Caffeine free. A customer favorite & great for kids. hibiscus, rosehip, petals of sunflower, rose & cornflowers, elderberries, pieces of dried apple, maracuja, raspberry, strawberry & kiwi, passion flowers & natural flavors. Try as a popsicle treat! 2 heaped tsp/6oz.

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Lotta Colada Fruit

GREAT ICED

$12.50 (~ 5.9oz)

CAFFEINE FREE

$2.00

$7.00

Flavors of pineapple and coconut mingle in this fruit blend, taking your sense to a tropical island. Full of antioxidants. Great for kids… iced, hot or made into popsicles. Ingredients include: pineapple bits, Shredded coconut, apple pieces, hibiscus petals, rosehip peels. 2 heaped tsp/6oz.

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Strawberry Kiwi Fruit

GREAT ICED

$9.00 (~ 4oz)

CAFFEINE FREE

$2.00

Bold strawberry kiwi flavor, tart & full bodied. Naturally caffeine. Deep reddish infusion. Natural dried apple pieces, hibiscus, rosehip and natural flavors make up this blend. Great for kids—iced, hot or as popsicles! 2 heaped tsp/6oz.

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Steep 7-10 min’s

GREAT ICED

CAFFEINE FREE

$7.00

TEA INFUSERS

Iced Tea Steep & Go

Sili Tea Ball Infusers

Price: $6.99

Designed for the health conscious person on-the-go. It attaches to your disposable water bottles & just by adding loose leaf teas will make a delicious coldbrewed iced tea packed with antioxidants in just 10 minutes. Cold brewing your iced tea will not over steep or get bitter. Available in green, turquoise & purple. (Add 2-3 pinches of tea to every 16oz of water. Default adaptor position fits Dasani bottles & other European bottles like Evian.) BPA-free & dishwasher safe.

Price: $10.99

A one cup tea infuser with silicone tray. Available in range of colors: aqua, purple, green & orange.

Tea Ball with trinket

Tuffy Steeper

A 2â&#x20AC;? stainless steel mesh tea ball infuser meant for brewing one cup at a time. Available in assortment of styles: see website for current selection, which may include animals, teacups, teapots and/or flowers.

A silicone tea infuser designed for travel, easy storage & making loose tea to go. Durable, foldable, reusable, loose leaf steeper that is compatible with most mugs & many teapots. Food grade silicone. Heat & stain resistant. Dishwasher safe. Available colors: violet, blueberry, turquoise, green tea, tangerine, strawberry

Price: $6.49

Tea Brewing Basket

Price: $8.99

Suitable for mugs & teapots. A durable construction of micro fine stainless steel mesh & heat resistant plastic. Dishwasher safe. Suitable for the finest grade teas. Lid doubles as a drip tray after you are finished steeping. f

Medium - fits mugs & small pots $10.99 Large - fits medium to large pots $12.99

Disposable Tea Filters Bags Chlorine free disposable tea bags for your brewing convenience. Special manufacturing process means the bag will not impart unwanted flavors. Great in an office setting, on the go or for the person who hates dishes. Small (100 bags) - large mugs to small pots Medium (100 bags) - small to medium pots Large (50 bags) - medium to large pots (up to 6 cups) Personal Tea bags (64 bags) 8oz mugs

Reusable Filter Sticks

$5.99 $6.99 $5.99 $7.99

Pack of 4. Price: $4.49

1. Pierce the filter across the opening. 2. Open the filter on the stick. 3. Place the filter stick across the rim of the mug/cup & add tea into filter bag. 4. Pour hot water through the filter. 5. Wait for the tea to steep. 6. Discard the spent tea-leaves & filter. Keep the filter stick for later usage.

CERAMIC TEAWARE and MAGIC TEA MAKER

16oz Stump Tea Pot 16oz tea pot ideal for individual persons. Permanently attached hinged lid for easy use & complete with an extra fine 0.3mm stainless steel infuser, which is suitable for brewing fine leaf teas such as Rooibos. Dishwasher safe. Lead-free & food safe. Not suitable to put teapot on flame or heating element. Available in a range of colors: graphite, gray, purple, turquoise, lime, mandarin, carrot, red. Price: $28.99

26oz Bell Teapot 26oz ceramic teapots with removable stainless steel basket infuser and push on lid. Perfect for brewing a fresh pot of tea for one to four people. Cleaning is hassle free with the design of removable lid & basket. Dishwasher safe. Lead-free & food safe. Microwave safe (Except infuser & lid!) Heat resistant up to 240 F. Available in red, mandarin, leaf, turquoise, purple & graphite Price: $36.99

45oz Curve Teapot 45oz lead free glazed ceramic teapots with removable stainless steel basket infuser. A silicone gasket secures the lid. Cleaning is hassle free with the design of removable lid & basket. Dishwasher & microwave safe. (Infuser is not microwave safe!) Heat resistant up to 240 F. Available in purple, turquoise, mandarin & gray Price: $44.99

Magic Tea Maker Make tea the easy way. Simply place tea leaves inside, then add water. When youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re finished steeping, place the tea maker on any cup & the water will auto-matically dispense. Makes 17oz of tea. Price: $24.99

CAST IRON TEAWARE

Order online: www.thewhistlingkettle.com (FREE SHIPPING over $50!) These handcrafted cast iron teapots, Tetsubin, are fully enameled inside, as well as come with a stainless steel infuser. These pots are not meant for boiling water, but for brewing your tea. The iron will be a natural heat retainer. Forget about breaking this teapot. It will be with you always!

Kyoto Cast Iron Pot

Amity Cast Iron Pot

Greek wine cast iron pot, holding 26oz & comes with a stainless steel infuser.

Red cast iron pot, holding 26oz & comes with a stainless steel infuser.

Price: $54.99

Fidelity Cast Iron Pot

Sakura Cast Iron Pot

Blue cast iron pot, holding 20oz & comes with a stainless steel mesh infuser.

Shale green cast iron pot, holding 37oz & co me s wi th a stainless steel infuser.

Price: $54.99

Price: $59.99

Placidity Iron Pot Light green dragon fly iron pot, holding 26oz & comes with a stainless steel mesh infuser. Price: $54.99

Moroccan Iron Pot Impressive blue floral ironware pot holding 40oz. Comes with stainless steel infuser. Price: $59.99

Saga Cast Iron Pot

Serendipity Cast Iron Pot

Our largest iron pot, holding 52oz & comes with a stainle ss steel infuser. Available in matte black.

27oz iron pot with stainless steel mesh infuser. Available in celery.

Price: $64.99

Price: $49.99

GLASS TEAWARE

Dragonwell Glass Tea Pot

Artisanal Glass Tea Pot

26oz hand blown glass teapot and infuser. Enjoy the elegance and beauty of the all glass style teapot. Made from one seamless piece of heat resistant borosilicate glass with a 3.3 expansion coefficient. This teapot will stand temperatures from-68F to +300F. Glass infuser included.

14oz hand blown glass teapot. Decorative wire in spout keeps leaves from pouring into cup. Excellent for artisan teas. Made from one seamless piece of borosilicate glass & will withstand temps up to 300F.

Aladdin Glass Tea Pot

Price: $32.99

Egg Glass Tea Pot

Price: $38.99

35oz hand blown glass teapot & glass infuser. Made from one seamless piece of heat resistant borosilicate glass & will withstand temps up to 300F.

44oz hand blown glass tea pot and metal infuser. Enjoy the elegance and beauty of the all glass style teapot. Made from one seamless piece of heat resistant borosilicate glass with a 3.3 expansion coefficient. This teapot will stand temperatures from â&#x20AC;&#x201C;68F to +300F. Dishwasher safe. Price: $36.99

Price: $24.99

Double Wall Tumbler Double wall glass tumbler with built in stainless steel strainer. Made of Borosilicate glass an d th e d o ub le w a ll construction keeps tea warm up to 3 hours. Dishwasher safe (hand wash lids). Holds 15oz.

Price: $18.99

Bodum Tea for One

Price: $18.99

Enjoy the perfect 12oz cup of tea with the Tea For One infuser & double wall insulated glass mug set. The infuser allows for freeswirling tea leaves to release their full potential, but on a smaller individual scale! The finely woven BPA free filter ensures that tea leaves remain within the strainer while brewing, allowing the infusion of the tea to fully evolve without the messy remains of leaves in your cup. A multi-functional lid; while placed on the strainer, the lid helps keep the water warm while the tea brews. After brewing, the lid can be used as a saucer for the tea infuser. Available in black, white, red & green.

Mist Hot or Iced Tea Maker A 34oz & 50oz glass iced tea makerâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a necessity for summertime iced tea lovers. The Mist iced tea jug is designed for cold and hot brewing of iced tea. The double ring silicone gasket ensures lid from falling off when serving and gives you smooth pouring. The filter and silicone gasket are easy to take apart for cleaning. Made from true borosilicate hand blown glass, which can take hot & ice cold water. Available in lime, mandarin & turquoise.

34oz Price: $26.99 50oz Price: $31.99

FRENCH PRESS WARE & ICE TEA WARE

Bodum Columbia French Press Thermal double wall 17oz stainless steel vacuum French press pot. The double wall construction keeps your beverage hot for a longer period of time. The French press style allows for more premium extraction of your coffee or teas aromatic oils & subtle flavors.

Price: $59.99

Bodum Brazil French Press

Price: $19.99

34oz coffee press. Available in black, red & green.

Bodum Travel Tea & Coffee Press

Double Wall French Press Set

Should you have to compromise on an excellent cup of coffee or tea on the go? Certainly not! For those of you who need just one cup for the commute, the travel mug will do the trick. Holding 16oz of tea or coffee, made of stainless steel for maximum heat retention and slip-proof silicone band. Extra FREE lid included. Both lids have closable lid and a stopper for the opening. Available in black, green, white & red.

This Oggi made, 6 cup double wall glass French press is an elegant, mess-free way to brew coffee and tea. Simply place the coffee grounds or loose tea inside the French press, add hot water, steep & push the plunger down. The double wall mugs and pot will keep your beverage hot and your hands cool.

Price: $29.99

Price: $49.99

Bodum Assam Tea Press 34oz Tea Press. Made of ultra light borosilicate glass. The tea leaves swirl freely

in a spacious BPA free filter & develop the aroma to the fullest. When the desired strength is reached, simply press down the plunger, which locks the tea leaves at the bottom of the filter & the brewing process stops. Dishwasher safe. Price: $24.99

Takeya Hot or Iced Tea Maker

Citrus Juicer Attachment

A 66oz pitcher that does it all, whether you want hot tea, ice tea or sun tea! The Acra Glass offers glass-like clarity that doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stain or hold odors like plastic. The silicone handle offers a soft non-slip grip. The airtight lid Price: $32.99 locks in freshness and locks out odors, keeping tea tasting fresh especially when storing in the refrigerator. The lid is so airtight that the pitcher can stand upright or on its side without leaking! BPA free & dishwasher safe. Available in olive, blue, raspberry & black.

Get creative with your ice tea recipes with the Takeya juicer attachment. Available in yellow. Price: $9.99

STOVETOP KETTLES & ELECTRIC KETTLES

Rachel Ray Curve Kettle

Price: $39.99

2 quart stylish designed kettle. Elegantly curved handle complements the kettle shape for a fun look in the kitchen. Colorful porcelain exterior is easy to clean. The whistle feature signals when water is at a boil. A convenient spout lever is at your fingertips for easy operation. Hand wash only. Available in blue & yellow.

Chantal Electric Kettle

Rachel Ray Curve Kettle

Price: $32.99

1.5 quart stylish designed kettle. Elegantly curved handle complements the kettle shape for a fun look in the kitchen. Colorful porcelain exterior is easy to clean. The whistle feature signals when water is at a boil. A convenient spout lever is at your fingertips for easy operation. Hand wash only. Available in orange & dark green.

Price: $79.99

A bold new look for electric kettles, offering the comforting look of a stovetop kettle. 52oz electric kettle with convenient water level window and easy on/off switch. Auto shut-off and boil-dry safety protection. Indicator light illuminates while kettle is in use. Ergonomic handle facilitates easy pouring. Available in red, onyx, purple & brushed stainless.

Bodum Electric Mini Kettle Cordless electric kettle made from BPA -free plastic. Brings up to 17oz of water to a rolling boil fast! Concealed stainless steel heating element; auto shut off for safety. Transparent water level indicator, stay cool handle & non drip spout. Makes preparing tea a much faster process! Available in red, white, green & black. Price: $39.99

Solid Copper Hammered Tea Kettle

Glass Stovetop Indigo Kettle

2 qt. hammered tea kettle with wooden handle. A beautiful edition to your

youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re done heating up your water, go ahead and brew your tea directly in this multifunctional versatile kettle. Made from heatproof Borosilicate glass. Safe on all stovetops except induction. Comfort grip handle. Dishwasher safe on top rack.

Price: $99.99

Made by Grosche, this glass stovetop kettle is metal free, holding 58oz of water. After

Price: $38.99

YIXING WARE & ACCESSORIES

Yixing Tea Ware

Yixing ware is meant to be used with your one favorite tea. Flavor of the tea is absorbed into the clay during the brewing process. After prolonged use, the pot will develop a coating that retains the flavor & color of the tea. It is for this reason that soap should not be used to clean yixing ware. Instead, it should be rinsed with fresh water & allowed to air dry. The water should not exceed 185 degrees F. Most yixing ware is best used with green, white or oolong teas which require lower temperatures when brewed.

Green Flower Yixing Pot

Price: $41.99

This 18oz green yixing teapot with raised earthen blossoms has an appealing organic shape. The lid blossoms with a single earthen flower. The two yixing teacups also feature raised earthen blossoms.

Yixing Mug Lizard

Price: $18.99

This attractive 16oz tea mug is adorned with an inquisitive lizard and an intricate brown & tan swirl pattern. Yixing is considered by connoisseurs to be the best way to drink tea. These cups “season”, taking on the flavor of your favorite tea to enhance every cup.

Tea Storage

Oval Yellow Blossom Set

Price: $44.99

This oval blue yixing 22oz teapot has raised yellow blossoms & includes a stainless steel mesh infuser. The two yixing teacups also feature ornate raised yellow blossoms. The inside of the cups is a deep graphite color with sparkling mica notes.

Yixing Mug Seahorse

Price: $18.99

This attractive 16oz tea mug is adorned with a noble seahorse and an intricate blue swirl pattern. Yixing is considered by connoisseurs to be the best way to drink tea. These cups “season”, taking on the flavor of your favorite tea to enhance every cup.

Tea does need to be kept under certain conditions for the optimal quality. Best conditions are cool, air tight, dark & dry. If kept under these conditions, you are guaranteed high quality tea for up to a year!

Stainless Steel Airtight Canisters Protect your tea from light, moisture, damage and outside aromas. Lightweight, yet durable, silver canister. Large (5.25” high x 3.75” wide) - holds up to 10oz tea Price: $5.95 Medium (4” high x 3.75” wide) - holds up to 8oz tea Price: $4.95

Crystal Rock Sugar Moo Frother with case

Scone Mix

Rock sugar is the superior choice for the serious tea drinker because it is the most neutral of all sugars when it comes to impacting flavor.

Try our scone mix at home. Simple to make and easy to experiment with by adding your choice of fruit (dried or fresh), bacon, ham, cheese, herbs and so on. Sweet or savory, the combinations are endless! The package comes with our recipe for Orange Cranberry Scones. But be creative & experiment to find your favorite recipe. Makes 6-8 scones.

Price: $7.00/lb

Made by Aerolatté, a handheld, battery powered milk frother. Works well with cold or hot milk for delicious drinks. Use to make Chai, Matcha drinks and hot chocolate. Results in 20-30 secs. Price: $19.99

Price: $3.99

HOW TO BREW ICE TEA

Add loose tea into infuser (see below for quantity of tea.)

Add hot water. Heat 4 cups of water in kettle to specified temp. (See tea label for instructions or chart below). Fill pitcher halfway with hot water.

Brew tea concentrate. Screw the tea infuser into the lid, using the infuser extender. Lower it into the water. Twist the lid partially closed, allowing steam to vent. Brew according to tea instructions (or chart below).

Remove the tea infuser. Twist & lift the lid and tea infuser out of the pitcher. To avoid drips, rest the tea infuser in the infuser stand. If desired, stir in sweetener until dissolved.

Chill. Fill the pitcher to the top with ice and seal lid airtight. Shake for about 30 seconds or until ice has melted. Your concentrated brew is now the perfect pitcher of ice cold tea.

Twist the lid open, aligning the arrows with the pour spout. Pour over ice and ENJOY!

Steeping Guide for Iced Tea Per 32 oz concentrate

Black Oolong Green White Fruit/Herbal

4 level tbsp 4 level tbsp 4 level tbsp 4 heaping tbsp 4 heaping tbsp

212F 195F 175F 175F 212F

3-5 min 2-4 min 2-3 min 3-6 min 7-10 min

Hot Brew Method of Making Iced Tea

Cold Brew Method of Making Iced Tea

1) Choose your tea and measure out loose tea leaves according to the chart above. 2) Steep the tea leaves in filtered water heated at the above temperature guide. 3) Pour the concentrated tea over ice cubes in a temperature resistant glass pitcher (see our recommended ice tea pitchers on page 42 & 43.) 4) Optional: sweeten with honey, agave or sugar syrup. Garnish with mint, cucumber, citrus slices or berries.

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to get water temp to 195F, boil then let cool 1 minute. to get water temp to 175F, boil then let cool 2-3 minutes

1) 2) 3) 4)

32 oz water & 4 heaping tbsp tea leaves 32 oz pitcher with lid (see page 42 for preferred cold brew pitcher). Place the tea leaves in pitcher. Pour filtered water over the tea leaves. Cover. Let sit overnight on counter or in fridge. Strain tea leaves (or use a pitcher with a built in strainer as pictured to the right.) Optional: sweeten with honey, agave or sugar syrup. Garnish with mint, cucumber, citrus slices or berries. (This method works best for green & white teas.)

HOW TO BREW HOT TEA

BREWING THE PERFECT POT OF TEA Using the right tools and following a few simple steps, you will see it is easy to brew the perfect pot of loose tea.  

CAFFEINE CONTENT CHART Caffeine Content Comparisons

Always use quality filtered water to remove trace odors and The following is the approximate caffeine tastes. Milligrams of Caffeine content of various Select a good strainer. While cheap mesh balls might appeal to beverages some just starting out, they greatly limit the ability of the tea leaves to expand properly and prevent water from properly Average circulating. A large infuser basket style is our recommended per Per Item serving Range ounce* choice (see page 39). Many of our teapots come with an infuser basket (see pages 40—45). Coffee (5 oz. cup) 80 40 - 170 16.00 You’ll need a kettle or electric water boiler. Never microwave your Cola (12 oz. can) 45 30 - 60 3.75 water, which will result in an improper temperature for your brew Black/Pu-Erh Tea* 40 25 - 110 5.00 as well as a flat taste (see page 44). Since not all teas prefer boiling water, a thermometer will come in Oolong Tea* 30 12 - 55 3.75 handy to measure the temperature before brewing. After a while Green Tea* 20 8 - 30 2.50 you will be able to ‘feel’ out the temperature by listening to your White Tea* 15 6 - 25 2.00 kettle or watching the steam rise. NOTE: To get water temperature to 195°F, boil water then cool Decaf Tea* 2 1-4 0.50 for 1 minute. To get water temperature to 175°F, boil water then Herbal Tea* 0 0 0.00 cool for 2-3 minutes. *Assumes 6 ounces of water per tea spoon All of our teas are labeled with brewing instructions: the recommended ratio of loose tea to water; temperature of heated water; and steeping time. Use that as your starting guide and adjust tea amounts to your preferred taste. f

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There are several stories about how tea was discovered. One of the most famous concerns the Chinese emperor Shen Nong who lived about 5,000 years ago. Shen Nong was an herbalist who identified hundreds of medicinal and poisonous herbs by personally tasting them. According to tea history, Shen Nong, while traveling with his entourage, stopped for a rest. While boiling some drinking water, leaves from burning tea twigs blew upwards and landed in the water. Shen Nong insisted on trying the liquid and found it to be tasty and refreshing. The year was 2737 BC.

How to buy loose tea… Small re-sealable bags that hold enough tea to brew 18oz of tea. It’s a great way to try a tea before you buy a larger quantity. Each bag is labeled with brewing instructions for your convenience. Try just one or order a basket full. We guarantee you’ll find more than one favorite!

= Re-sealable, gusseted bags weighed out in 4oz, 8oz, or 16oz sizes. Each bag comes with brewing instructions for your convenience.

4oz bags

(Brews ~ 12-16 18oz pots of tea)

8oz bags

(Brews ~ 24-32 18oz pots of tea)

16oz bags (Brews ~ 48-64

18oz pots of tea)

These air tight tins measure 6” high x 2.5” in diameter. Each tin holds 2oz–6oz of loose tea. Because the weight of each tea is different, tins are priced on the actual weight of tea included. Local customers can refill tins at $2 off the marked price. Either way, tins are sold at our cost giving you a cost effective way to purchase tea and a storage container at the same time!