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TeaHaus
Located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, we specialize in loose leaf tea. Our mission at TeaHaus is to provide experience and education along with the highest-quality tea available on the market; therefore, we work with German tea companies, known to have the strictest quality control in the world. Shop for TeaHaus teas, tea ware, and more:
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Monthly Brew: June Collection
Try our June monthly brew tea sampler for just $8.26, featuring three strawberry teas! Tasting notes included. Shipping only $1 when ordered June 1–7, 2022.*
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STRAWBERRY MINT LAVENDER (#6970, Haus Blend black aroma)
PREPARATION: 3 g tea (1 heaping tsp) per 8 oz filtered boiling water; brew 2 minutes
INGREDIENTS: Black tea, peppermint leaves, strawberry leaves, strawberry pieces, lavender, honeybush, caramel pieces, and natural flavor
LEAF: Small broken black tea leaves with pieces of strawberry and mint leaves, sprinkled with lavender blossoms
INFUSION: Light coppery red
AROMA: Mint hits first, followed by sweet strawberry, and rounded out by a slight floral note
LIQUOR: Your palate follows the same pattern as the aroma, beginning with mint and ending with that floral note; excellent iced
STRAWBERRY VANILLA (#961, green aroma)
PREPARATION: 3 g tea (1 heaping tsp) per 8 oz filtered water, boiled and cooled to 90°C/194°F; brew 1.5 minutes
INGREDIENTS: Green tea, strawberry pieces, vanilla pieces, and natural flavor
LEAF: Emerald to dark green, with some browner leaves throughout; dotted with strawberry bits
INFUSION: Pale yellow green
AROMA: Vanilla and sweet strawberry with a slight grassiness
LIQUOR: Strong green tea base gives way to vanilla and strawberry sweetness; excellent iced
STRAWBERRY CITRUS (#1453, caffeine-free fruit tea)
PREPARATION: 3 g tea (2 level tsp) per 8 oz filtered boiling water; brew 5 minutes
INGREDIENTS: Apple pieces, rose hips, orange peel, hibiscus blossoms, red beet pieces, moringa leaves strawberry pieces, orange slices, sunflower blossoms, citric acid, and natural flavor
LEAF: Pieces of fruit with stand-out bright red strawberries, green moringa leaves, and vibrant sunflower petals
INFUSION: Deep orange-red
AROMA: Sweet fruit
LIQUOR: Sweet strawberry perfectly balances with tart hibiscus and citrus for an ideal iced tea ~ so refreshing!
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Monthly Brew: May Collection
Try our May monthly brew tea sampler for just $8.26, featuring three fruity teas! Tasting notes included. Shipping only $1 when ordered May 2–8, 2022.*
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APRICOT (#911, black aroma)
PREPARATION: 3 g tea (1 heaping tsp) per 8 oz filtered boiling water; brew 2 minutes
INGREDIENTS: Black tea, mango flakes, marigold blossoms, and natural flavor
LEAF: Classic dark leaf highlighted with yellow fruit and flowers
INFUSION: Dark coppery red
AROMA: Very fruity but the tea itself really comes through
LIQUOR: Starts off sweet with a slight floral note and finishes with a hearty classic black tea note
PAIRING: Excellent iced. This tea reminds us of an old favorite, Flower of Hawaii.
COCONUT (#974, green aroma)
PREPARATION: 3 g tea (1 heaping tsp) per 8 oz filtered water, boiled and cooled to 90°C/194°F; brew 2 minutes
INGREDIENTS: Green tea, shredded coconut, and natural flavor
LEAF: Long emerald-green slivers of tea leaves generously sprinkled with pieces of coconut
INFUSION: Cloudy light green
AROMA: Sweet coconut mixed with mellow, grassy sencha
LIQUOR: Ideal balance between the creamy coconut and grassy sencha. The flavors are sharpened when iced, making this tea particularly refreshing.
PAIRING: Perfect iced; also try infusing heavy whipping cream with this tea (a few hours to overnight) and then use the whipped cream to top a fruit salad
CREAMSICLE (#911, black aroma)
PREPARATION: 3 g (1 heaping tsp) per 8 oz filtered boiling water; brew 5–10 minutes
INGREDIENTS: Rooibos, orange peel, freeze-dried yogurt granules, and natural flavor
LEAF: Reddish-orange rooibos slivers dotted with pieces of orange peel
INFUSION: Classic rooibos brick red
AROMA: Exactly like a creamsicle
LIQUOR: Ditto!
PAIRING: Surprisingly good when hot and really amazing when iced. Infuse heavy whipping cream with this tea (a few hours to overnight) and then use the whipped cream to top just about any sweet ending!
#fruity tea#loose tea#apricot tea#coconut tea#flavored tea#rooibos#caffeine-free tea#black tea#green tea#spring tea
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Monthly Brew: April Haus Blend
This month, Lisa created a Haus tea blend that not only reflects Ukraine, but also supports the country.
For this month only, our sampler consists of just this one select tea—Слава Україні (Glory to Ukraine!)—for $12, with proceeds going to humanitarian aid for Ukraine. Shipping only $1 when ordered April 4–10, 2022.*
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When I began blending this tea—a tribute to a country that holds deep meaning for my family—I selected ingredients that have special significance for Ukrainians.
For the base tea, I decided on leaves that have been plucked from wild-growing tea shrubs in the country of Georgia, which also borders the Black Sea, southeast of Ukraine. This lower latitude is enough to make Georgia conducive to growing tea, whereas Ukraine’s climate is too harsh, although there is one experimental farm there.
Sunflowers reached Ukraine in the mid-1700s, and now the country produces 19% of the world’s output (oil, fodder, fertilizer, potash, seeds, ornamental flowers). The bright yellow of the Ukraine flag represents a field of sunflowers against a vivid blue sky.
With sunflower petals in the mix, I added blue cornflower petals to represent that blue sky. Native to Ukraine, cornflowers lend not only bright color but they also give the tea some creaminess.
As the Bread Basket of Europe, Ukraine is the third-largest buckwheat producer globally. This gluten-free pseudocereal is widely consumed in Ukraine and is part of many traditional recipes—a wedding cake traditionally is made of buckwheat provided by one family and honey from the other.
Fields of blooming white buckwheat flowers attract honeybees that produce a dark and complex honey from the nectar. Ukrainians eat a lot of honey but also export a sizable amount to the European Union and North America.
All of us at TeaHaus hope that you enjoy this select tea blend.
Слава Україні (Glory to Ukraine!) (black aroma)
Pronounced: Slav-aaaah Oooh-cry-eee-knee
PREPARATION: 3 g tea (1 heaping tsp) per 8 oz filtered boiling water; brew 4–5 minutes. Please note that we recommend that you lightly shake this tea before scooping.
INGREDIENTS: Wild Caucasus Mountain black tea, sunflower petals, blue cornflower petals, buckwheat, and honey granules
LEAF: Matte black, long and wiry tea leaves sprinkled with bright yellow and blue petals
INFUSION: Yellowish copper
AROMA: Classic light black tea with a subtle hint of honey
LIQUOR: Light classic black with a subtle note of honey and creamy vegetal while the buckwheat adds a nutty note
PAIRING: Nice with lemon, or if you like a sweeter tea, add a little local honey. This tea is perfect with a slice of traditional Ukrainian honey cake, poppyseed cake, or Easter babka.
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Read more about Ukraine and sunflowers at our blog, It’s More Than Tea.
Read more about this tea and Ukraine at our blog, It’s More Than Tea.
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Monthly Brew: March Collection
Try our March monthly brew tea sampler for just $8.26, featuring three green teas! Shipping only $1 when ordered March 1–7, 2022.*
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For green tea, after Camellia sinensis leaves are picked, they are processed with minimal, if any, oxidation. Chinese teas are traditionally pan fried to stop oxidation; this gives a toasty note to the tea. Japanese teas are usually steamed, giving a umami flavor. Stopping oxidation early in the process preserves the bright color and more vegetal flavor of the leaves.
In this month’s selection, notice how each of these teas are very different from the others. Although all three are green teas, they come from three different tea-producing countries. The plants themselves—along with myriad factors including climate, weather, and production methods—determine what you taste in the cup.
GEORGIA BLACK SEA (#302, green classic; photos above)
PREPARATION: 3 g tea (1 heaping tsp) per 8 oz filtered water, boiled and cooled to 80°C/176°F; brew 2–3 minutes
INGREDIENTS: Second-flush green tea cultivated close to the Black Sea, in the country of Georgia
LEAF: Beautiful dark sage-green leaves—it seems as if each leaf has been carefully processed individually
INFUSION: Like the petals of a late blooming sunflower!
AROMA: Subtle and sweet
LIQUOR: Light sweet umami of a classic Japanese tea followed by the toastiness of a classic Chinese tea
PAIRING: Pleasant accompaniment to any food—any time of day!
NEPAL HIMALAYA VIEW (#310, green classic; photos above)
PREPARATION: 3 g tea (1 heaping tsp) per 8 oz filtered water, boiled and cooled to 90°C/194°F; brew 1.5 minutes
INGREDIENTS: Green tea from high-cultivation areas of eastern Nepal
LEAF: Similar to its Himalayan neighbor; the mix of green, brown, and white leaves has an appearance that’s almost a first-flush Darjeeling
INFUSION: Khaki
AROMA: Not as vegetal as its green counterparts; it’s slightly more earthy than expected from a green tea
LIQUOR: Reminiscent of a light, very early picked Darjeeling but with a slightly more vegetal note
PAIRING: Lunch
CHINA PALACE NEEDLE (#512, green classic; photos above)
PREPARATION: 3 g tea (1 heaping tsp) per 8 oz filtered water, boiled and cooled to 80°C/176°F; brew 2 minutes
INGREDIENTS: Green tea from Hubei Province, China
LEAF: Beautiful verdant, lustrous spears, in dark emeralds
INFUSION: Lighter yellowish-orange
AROMA: Slightly sweet with a vegetal edgea
LIQUOR: Very vegetal, somewhat like swiss chard, leaving a bit of a bite that lingers
PAIRING: Unlike most green teas, I would serve this with a more substantial, hardy meal
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Monthly Brew: February Collection
Try our February monthly brew tea sampler for just $8.26, featuring three dessert teas! Shipping only $1 when ordered now through February 7, 2022.*
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CARAMEL (#916, black aroma) (photos below)
PREPARATION: 3 g tea leaves (1 heaping tsp) per 8 oz filtered boiling water; brew 2 minutes
INGREDIENTS: Black tea, caramel pieces, and natural flavor
LEAF: Dark leaf sprinkled with small bits of caramel
INFUSION: Dark copper
AROMA: Sweet burnt sugar
LIQUOR: Burnt caramel pairs perfectly with the smoky notes of the base tea
HAZEL’S CHOCOLATE (#1638, oolong aroma) (photos below)
PREPARATION: 3 g tea leaves (1 heaping tsp) per 8 oz filtered boiling water; brew 2 minutes
INGREDIENTS: Roasted green tea, black tea, oolong tea, bits of cocoa, almond brittle (sugar, almonds), cinnamon, and natural flavor
LEAF: Dark leaves with a sprinkling of roasted twigs and pieces of cocoa nibs
INFUSION: Dark yellowish brown
AROMA: Nutty chocolate
LIQUOR: More subtle than the aroma, but the nutty chocolate flavor makes this a sweet dessert tea
NOTE: A more chocolaty version of Hazelnut Chocolate and Bossa Nova, old favorites that currently aren’t available (but we hope they someday return!)
DARK CHOCOLATE (#1375, rooibos aroma, caffeine free) (photos below)
PREPARATION: 3 g tea leaves (1 heaping tsp) per 8 oz filtered boiling water; brew 5–10 minutes
INGREDIENTS: TeaHaus blend of rooibos and Mindo Chocolate cocoa nibs and cocoa shells
LEAF: Classic reddish slivers of rooibos sprinkled with bits of cocoa nibs and shells
INFUSION: Dark reddish brown
AROMA: Sweet chocolate
LIQUOR: Earthy tobacco, with hint of bitter chocolate
PAIRING: Go ahead and add a little milk and sugar for a truly decadent dessert tea!
Chocolate + Tea
There were, in the early 1600s, those who "by the use of chocolate had correspondence with the devil." Well, chocolate teas are wickedly divine!!
READ MORE at our blog, It’s More Than Tea
#chocolate tea#loose tea#loose leaf tea#valentines tea#rooibos#dessert tea#black flavored tea#oolong flavored tea#caffeine-free tea#caramel tea
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Monthly Brew: January Collection
Try our January monthly brew tea sampler for just $8.26, featuring three seasonal favorites. Shipping only $1 when ordered now through January 10, 2022.*
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WINTER MAGIC (#1320, rooibos blend, caffeine free) (photos below)
PREPARATION: 3 g tea leaves (1 heaping tsp) per 8 oz filtered boiling water; brew 5–10 minutes
INGREDIENTS: Rooibos, cinnamon, almond pieces, cardamom husks and seeds, and natural flavor
LEAF: Tiny rooibos and cinnamon slivers—ranging from orange-red to rust to brown in color—dotted with cardamom husks & seeds and interspersed with almond bits
INFUSION: Orange with brownish hue
AROMA: Sweet nutty cinnamon
LIQUOR: Sandalwood and cardamom stand out, allowing the cinnamon to shine through
TIP: Poach pears with Winter Magic and serve over ice cream
EIERLIKÖR (#1324, rooibos blend, caffeine free) (photos below)
PREPARATION: 3 g tea leaves (1 heaping tsp) per 8 oz filtered boiling water; brew 5–10 minutes
INGREDIENTS: Rooibos, marigold blossoms, mallow blossoms, and natural flavor
LEAF: Tiny rooibos slivers sprinkled with pretty petals
INFUSION: Coppery-yellow
AROMA: Slightly sweet, with a faint almond note
LIQUOR: Full spicy flavor without being overstated; smooth, creamy, and warming
NOTE: Name means egg liqueur or eggnog
ENLIGHTENMENT (#1274, herbal, caffeine free) (photos below)
PREPARATION: 3 g tea leaves (1 level tsp) per 8 oz filtered boiling water; brew 5–10 minutes; sweeten and add milk
INGREDIENTS: Cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, cloves, and black pepper
LEAF: Mix of small pieces of spices
INFUSION: Brown with yellow tinge
AROMA: Sweet spice
LIQUOR: Light well-balanced mix of spices, followed with some lingering heat from the black pepper; when sweetener and milk are added, this light chai is creamy and pleasantly spicy
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Monthly Brew: November Collection
Try our November monthly brew tea sampler for just $8.26, featuring three forgotten favorites. Price includes shipping when ordered now through November 7, 2021.*
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This November, we're trying really hard to make the best of a world that continues to be upended. Disruptions in tea production, testing, and shipping mean that we too are (impatiently!) waiting for our tea to get here, especially as we're already entering the holiday season (yikes!).
But while we wait for our next tea order, which includes your favorites of course, let's look at three teas that are often overlooked. Perhaps they have unfamiliar names or are outside your usual choices. Whatever the reason, we love these teas and want to give you the chance to try them out in this month's sampler collection.
That is, after all, the point of samplers—discovering something new, appreciating a tea you may have not previously considered!
NEPAL MYSTIC (premium black classic) (photos above)
PREPARATION: 3 g tea leaves (1 heaping tsp) per 8 oz filtered boiling water; brew 3–4 minutes
INGREDIENTS: Second-flush SFTGFOP1 from Nepal
LEAF: Classic smaller cut leaves, a perfect mixture of browns ranging from light to cocoa to dark
INFUSION: Lighter coppery red
AROMA: The slight floral note balances the scent of a classic black tea
LIQUOR: Reminiscent of a Darjeeling picked between flushes, therefore crisp yet nutty
PAIRING: Great with a nice meat and cheese tray but definitely rich enough to be paired with dessert
CHINA KEEMUN FINEST CHUEN CHA (black classic) (photos above)
PREPARATION: 3 g tea leaves (1 heaping tsp) per 8 oz filtered boiling water; brew 2 minutes
INGREDIENTS: Black classic from southern Anhui Province, China
LEAF: Dark brown to charcoal leaves
INFUSION: Sienna
AROMA: Smoky, with leather notes
LIQUOR: True to its aroma, with a light pleasant smokiness complemented with notes of leather
PAIRING: Crisp fall mornings! A terrific tea to start your day or to enjoy on your morning commute
FINEST NEPAL HAND ROLLED JUN CHIYABARI (oolong classic) (photos above)
PREPARATION: 3 g tea leaves (2 level tsp) per 8 oz filtered boiling water; brew 3–5 minutes
INGREDIENTS: Hand rolled oolong from Nepal
LEAF: Rolled leaves that range from dark olive green to a spectrum of raw sienna and browns
INFUSION: Dark greenish brown
AROMA: Reminiscent of a Ceylon
LIQUOR: Classic earthy and toasty notes of a traditional oolong, with hints of apricot
PAIRING: Perfect accompaniment to any meal
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Monthly Brew: October Collection
Try our October monthly brew tea sampler for just $8.26, featuring three cozy teas sure to warm your autumn mornings. Price includes shipping when ordered now through October 7, 2021.*
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PUMPKIN CHAI (black aroma, Haus blend) (photos below)
PREPARATION: 3 g tea leaves (1 heaping tsp) per 8 oz filtered boiling water; brew 5 minutes
INGREDIENTS: Black tea, dehydrated pumpkin, cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, cloves, pepper, nutmeg, allspice, vanilla, salt, and natural flavor
LEAF: Brown & orange mélange of CTC tea and spices
INFUSION: Cloudy dark reddish brown (spice sediment is normal)
AROMA: Classic chai
LIQUOR: Traditional chai warmed with pumpkin, spice, and everything nice!
PAIRING: Anything warm~such as your favorite autumn dessert!
GWENDALINA’S BAKED APPLE (black & green aroma) (photos below)
PREPARATION: 3 g tea leaves (1 level tsp) per 8 oz filtered boiling water; brew 2 minutes
INGREDIENTS: Black tea, green tea, apple pieces, cinnamon pieces, and natural flavor
LEAF: Black and green tea leaves generously blended with pieces of apple and cinnamon
INFUSION: Light coppery red
AROMA: Apple and cinnamon
LIQUOR: Light tea base with perfect amount of apple and cinnamon
PAIRING: Who needs cider when you have this tea?
KASHMIR KHALI KAHWA (black & green aroma) (photos below)
PREPARATION: 3 g tea leaves (1 heaping tsp) per 8 oz filtered boiling water; brew 3 minutes
INGREDIENTS: Green tea, black tea, cinnamon pieces, orange peel, cardamom seeds, cardamom husks, cloves, and natural flavor
LEAF: Large green and black leaves with equally large spice and orange peel pieces
INFUSION: Lighter burnt orange
AROMA: Subtle spice with the slight sweetness of vanilla and orange
LIQUOR: True to its aroma
PAIRING: Subtle enough to pair with a cookie but flavorful enough to drink all on its own, without the traditional sweetened milk
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Monthly Brew: September Collection
Try our September monthly brew tea sampler for just $8.26, featuring three new Haus blends that celebrate Michigan and the start of school. Price includes shipping when ordered now through September 9, 2021.*
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SISTER CITY BLEND (green aroma, Haus blend) (photos below)
Cherries unite the state of Michigan and Japan’s Shiga Prefecture, our sister state ~ our TeaHaus cherry tea celebrates this relationship.
PREPARATION: 3 g tea leaves (1 heaping tsp) per 8 oz filtered water, boiled and cooled to 90°C/194°F; brew 2 minutes
INGREDIENTS: Premium roasted green tea and Japanese mulberry leaves from Shiga Prefecture, and Michigan freeze-dried tart cherries
LEAF: Large dark green mulberry leaves with dark brown twig-like houjicha, made alive with bright red pieces of Michigan tart cherries
INFUSION: Light pinkish
AROMA: The buttery mulberry leaves are accented by houjicha’s toastiness
LIQUOR: Bright and light—somewhat tart—cherry balances perfectly with sweet and toasty notes; this tea’s low caffeine content means you can sip this tea any time of day or night
GO BLUE (white aroma, Haus blend) (photos below)
School is starting here in Ann Arbor, which means it’s Go Blue season! This tea also features pure Michigan flavors: apples and blueberries.
PREPARATION: 3 g tea (2 heaping tsp) per 8 oz filtered water, boiled and cooled to 80°C/176°F; brew 2 minutes
INGREDIENTS: White tea, freeze-dried apples & blueberries, mallow blossoms, butterfly pea flowers, and natural flavor
LEAF: Lightly oxidized tea leaves and buds generously sprinkled with blueberries, apple pieces, and colorful blossoms
INFUSION: Light blue hue
AROMA: Fruity and light
LIQUOR: Sweet blueberries accented by tart apple
GO GREEN (green and white classic, Haus blend) (photos below)
The Ann Arbor-Ypsilanti area is also home to another fine university, EMU, that sports green & white (as do those MSU fans among us).
PREPARATION: 3 g tea leaves (2 heaping tsp) per 8 oz filtered water, boiled and cooled to 70°C/158°F; brew 2 minutes
INGREDIENTS: Green tea and white tea from China
LEAF: Light green leaves interspersed with silvery-white buds
INFUSION: Pale green
AROMA: Vegetal from the green tea but an earthy floral from the white
LIQUOR: True to its aroma
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Monthly Brew: August Collection
Try our August monthly brew sampler for just $12.26, featuring three premium teas—small batch, from small gardens, but with big flavor! Price includes shipping when ordered now through August 8, 2021.*
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The Darjeeling Poobong and Nilgari Frost were picked, tested on-site for purity and quality, and then air-freighted to us, ensuring maximum freshness. In fact, the time from picking to cup is only a few months! Because these teas were produced in small batches (less than 100 kilos), and come from small tea gardens, you're in for a rare treat!
DARJEELING POOBONG, SFTGFOP1 (premium black classic) (photos above)
PREPARATION: 3 g tea leaves (1 heaping tsp) per 8 oz filtered water, boiled and cooled to 90°C/195°F; brew 2 minutes
INGREDIENTS: Premium first-flush, small batch, black tea from Darjeeling, India
LEAF: Surprisingly green yet still a classic first-flush black tea
INFUSION: Pale burnt orange
AROMA: Tangible sharpness with a noticeable floral note
LIQUOR: Like its aroma, it has a tangible sharpness that is brisk—yet it's slightly tempered with the relaxing floral finish
NILGARI FROST (premium black classic) (photos above)
PREPARATION: 3 g tea leaves (1 heaping tsp) per 8 oz filtered boiling water; brew 2 minutes
INGREDIENTS: Premium, small batch, black tea from South India
LEAF: Much lighter than a classic black tea, with traces of unoxidized leaves
INFUSION: Very light copper
AROMA: Slightly floral, crisp, with a nutty undertone
LIQUOR: Beautifully smooth, with the slight bite of an early picking, rounded nicely by a nutty finish, with a little floral honey
Our houjicha comes from Taka, whom you may have met at TeaHaus! We partner with him for tea—such as this ultra-premium houjicha—and for special events such as the tea-roasting workshop that took place right before the pandemic closed things down. Taka is the 7th-generation head of Katagi Koukaen tea garden in Asamiya, Shiga Prefecture, Michigan's sister state.
ASAMIYA HOUJICHA (premium green classic) (photos above)
PREPARATION: 3 g tea (2 level tsp) per 8 oz filtered water, boiled and cooled to 90°C/195°F; brew 3 minutes
INGREDIENTS: Premium roasted small batch green tea from Asamiya, Japan
LEAF: Despite being toasted, it's clear that this is a green tea!
INFUSION: Light reddish-brown
AROMA: Just amazing—toasty, warm, and smooth
LIQUOR: Just wow!
All three of these teas are super premium teas, among the world's best. You're sure to enjoy every sip!
#darjeeling#black tea#first flush#premium tea#roasted tea#houjicha#hojicha#green tea#loose tea#loose leaf tea
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Monthly Brew: July Collection
Try our July monthly brew sampler for just $8.26, featuring Ceylon tea and two tea-based spice blends; includes tasting notes and recipes. Price includes shipping when ordered now through July 8, 2021.*
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#430 CEYLON OP NUWARA ELIYA (black classic)
PREPARATION: 3 g tea (1 heaping tsp) per 8 oz filtered boiling water; brew 2 minutes; also excellent iced
INGREDIENTS: At over 6000 feet, the high plateau of Nuwara Eliya has some of the finest tea gardens in Sri Lanka
LEAF: Dark brown with a subtle hint of red
INFUSION: Reddish brown; slightly lighter than other black teas
AROMA: Classic black tea
LIQUOR: The most “classic” of our classics. Its smooth subtle flavor has a hint of citrus, perfect for anyone looking for a really good “normal” iced tea.
PAIRING: Anything summer! Great with a slice of lemon.
SMOKY SOUCHONG SPICE BLEND #1
Smoky blend of Lapsang Souchong black tea & spices, great for grilling!
Perfect for BBQ! Use as a dry rub or make a marinade by adding 1/4 cup soy sauce and 1/3 cup olive oil (stir well).
EASY Yummy Smoky Burgers:
1 lb ground beef and/or pork
1 Tbsp Smoky Souchong Spice Blend
Simply add the spice blend to the burger meat, mix it in well, form your burgers, and cook the way you like them.
SURF’S UP SENCHA SPICE BLEND #4
Lively blend of sencha green tea & spices, a fresh take!
Perfect for fish! Rub fish with Surf’s Up Sencha Spice Blend and add a pad or two of butter (or olive oil) and a couple lemon slices. Broil or grill until done. Salt to taste.
Great base for rice, noodles, or broth.
Dip for chips/veggies:
8 oz sour cream
1 Tbsp mayonnaise
1 tsp sugar
1 Tbsp Surf's Up Sencha Spice Blend
Stir together and chill.
Fish Tacos:
1 lb tilapia
approx 1 Tbsp Surf's Up Sencha Spice Blend
12 small flour tortillas
cole slaw
shredded cheddar cheese
sliced avocados (optional)
Sprinkle tilapia with Surf's Up Sencha and bake, broil, or grill until done. Slightly warm the tortillas and fill with fish, slaw, cheddar cheese, and avocados (if desired).
#loose tea#Ceylon tea#iced tea#spice blends#tea-based spices#cooking with tea#tea samples#spice samples#summer cooking#loose leaf tea
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Monthly Brew: June Collection
Try our June monthly brew sampler for just $8.26, featuring samples of three different teas that feature strawberries; includes tasting notes. Price includes shipping when ordered now through June 7, 2021.*
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#6970 STRAWBERRY MINT LAVENDER (black aroma) (photos below)
PREPARATION: 3 g tea (1 heaping tsp) per 8 oz filtered boiling water; brew 2 minutes
INGREDIENTS: Black tea, peppermint leaves, strawberry leaves, strawberry pieces, lavender, honeybush, caramel pieces, and natural flavor
LEAF: Small broken black tea leaves with pieces of strawberry and mint leaves, sprinkled with lavender blossoms
INFUSION: Light coppery red
AROMA: Mint hits first, followed by sweet strawberry, and rounded out by a slight floral note
LIQUOR: Your palate follows the same pattern as the aroma, beginning with mint and ending with that floral note; excellent iced
#961 STRAWBERRY VANILLA (green aroma) (photos below)
PREPARATION: 3 g tea (1 heaping tsp) per 8 oz filtered water, boiled and cooled to 90°C/194°F; brew 1.5 minutes
INGREDIENTS: Green tea, strawberry pieces, vanilla pieces, and natural flavor
LEAF: Emerald to dark green, with some browner leaves throughout; dotted with strawberry bits
INFUSION: Pale yellow green
AROMA: Vanilla and sweet strawberry with a slight grassiness
LIQUOR: Strong green tea base gives way to vanilla and strawberry sweetness; excellent iced
#1335 SMOOTH STRAWBERRY DREAM (honeybush aroma) (photos below)
PREPARATION: 3 g tea (2 level tsp) per 8 oz filtered boiling water; brew 5–10 minutes
INGREDIENTS: Honeybush, caramel pieces, strawberry pieces, strawberry leaves, and natural flavor
LEAF: Granulated brown and black honeybush blended with bits of strawberry leaves and fruit and dotted with caramel pieces
INFUSION: Dark, deep red
AROMA: Deeply sweet with pungent strawberry and notes of tobacco
LIQUOR: Sweet strawberry flavor that keeps your palate eager for another sip; excellent iced
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Monthly Brew: May Collection
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#958 PASSIONFRUIT (black aroma) (photos below)
PREPARATION: 3 g tea (1 heaping tsp) per 8 oz filtered boiling water; brew 2 minutes
INGREDIENTS: Black tea from South India, passionfruit pieces, marigold blossoms, and natural flavor
LEAF: Dark black leaves highlighted with beautiful petals and small pieces of passionfruit
INFUSION: Dark copper orange
AROMA: Subtle tropical sweetness layered on classic black tea aroma
LIQUOR: Smooth black tea sweetened with a hint of fruitiness
#982 CREAM (black aroma) (photos below)
PREPARATION: 3 g tea (1 heaping tsp) per 8 oz filtered boiling water; brew 2 minutes
INGREDIENTS: Black tea, cornflower blossoms, and natural flavor
LEAF: Dark black leaves with sprinkling of pretty blossoms
INFUSION: Dark brick red
AROMA: Creamy vanilla undertones
LIQUOR: Strong black tea with a sweet creamy finish
#992 WILD CHERRY (black aroma) (photos below)
PREPARATION: 3 g tea (1 heaping tsp) per 8 oz filtered boiling water; brew 2 minutes
INGREDIENTS: Black tea, sour cherry pieces, cornflower blossoms, and natural flavor
LEAF: Dark black leaves blended with lovely pink petals and small pieces of sour cherries
INFUSION: Dark copper orange
AROMA: Tart cherries rounded out by soft floral
LIQUOR: Full-bodied sweet cherry but with a slight tartness
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Monthly Brew: April Collection
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Citrus is native to the foothills of the Himalayan mountains, in an area that comprises India’s eastern Assam region, China’s western Yunnan Province, and northern Myanmar.
The plants and flowers were originally prized for their fragrance, but through evolution as well as both natural and artificial selection, their fruit eventually became a food source. The sweet orange was developed by the late 1400s—forever changing the importance of citrus in our lives!
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#960 PINK GRAPEFRUIT (green aroma) (photos below)
PREPARATION: 3 g tea (1 heaping tsp) per 8 oz filtered water, boiled & cooled to 70°C/158°F; brew 2 minutes
INGREDIENTS: Green tea, guava pieces, grapefruit peel, cornflower blossoms, pink pepper, and natural flavor
LEAF: Classic green leaves with pretty pink peppercorns and pieces of fruit
INFUSION: Greenish yellow
AROMA: Crisp with a bright citrus aroma
LIQUOR: Bolder than expected with an obvious grapefruit undertone
PAIRING: Terrific iced!
TIP: Be careful with the water temp when brewing
#964 ORANGE BLOSSOM (oolong aroma) (photos below)
PREPARATION: 3 g tea (1 heaping tsp) per 8 oz filtered boiling water; brew 2 minutes
INGREDIENTS: Oolong tea, orange peel, marigold blossoms, and natural flavor
LEAF: Dark brown with a scattering of milk chocolate-colored leaves and beautiful golden orange blossoms
INFUSION: Light golden brown
AROMA: Floral, with a hint of citrus
LIQUOR: The nuttiness of an oolong, a little woodsy but with a delicate floral and citrus balance
PAIRING: Bread and cheese
#1030 LEMON VANILLA (white aroma) (photos below)
PREPARATION: 3 g tea (2 heaping tsp) per 8 oz filtered water, boiled & cooled to 70°C/158°F; brew 2 minutes
INGREDIENTS: White tea, lemon grass, lemon verbena, vanilla pieces, and natural flavor
LEAF: Classic, minimally oxidized, large leaves—representative of most white teas—generously sprinkled with lemon grass pieces, along with vanilla bits
INFUSION: Pale bronze
AROMA: Lemon and vanilla are foremost
LIQUOR: The lemon and vanilla flavor gives way to the woody earthiness of the white tea
PAIRING: The flavors are enhanced when iced; nicely pairs with a buttery shortbread
HAPPY SPRING! These teas are all lovely iced for the warm days!
To read about the possible health benefits for adding citrus to tea, see our blog, It’s More Than Tea.
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Monthly Brew: March Collection
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#949 MOROCCAN MINT (green aroma) (photos below)
PREPARATION: 3 g tea (1 heaping tsp) per 8 oz filtered water, boiled & cooled to 90°C/194°F; brew 2 minutes
INGREDIENTS: Green tea (gunpowder) from China, nana mint leaves, and natural flavor
LEAF: Tightly rolled forest green tea leaves alongside bright green nana mint leaves
INFUSION: Light sunny yellow tinged with brown
AROMA: Earthy and sweet mint, like spearmint gum
LIQUOR: Matches its aroma, with a light green tea base
PAIRING: Great iced or with lamb; traditionally served sweetened
#950 LE TOUAREG (green aroma) (photos below)
PREPARATION: 3 g tea (1 level tsp) per 8 oz filtered water, boiled & cooled to 90°C/194°F; brew 2 minutes
INGREDIENTS: Green tea (gunpowder) from China and natural peppermint oil
LEAF: Rolled forest green tea leaves
INFUSION: Deep sunny yellow with slight tinge of brown
AROMA: Intense blast of icy mint
LIQUOR: Effervescent mouth feel, strong enough almost to clear your sinuses
PAIRING: Great iced, or perfect to relieve a little head cold
#1137 PEPPERMINT (herbal, caffeine free) (photos below)
PREPARATION: 3 g tea (1 heaping tsp) per 8 oz filtered boiling water; brew 5–10 minutes
INGREDIENTS: Peppermint leaves
LEAF: Broken pieces of bright to dark green peppermint leaves
INFUSION: Very deep sunny yellow with slight tinge of brown
AROMA: Pleasant fresh mint
LIQUOR: Smooth herbal clean mint
PAIRING: Throw a little in some lemonade for a refreshing treat!
Read more about mint teas at our blog: It’s More Than Tea!
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Monthly Brew: February Collection
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#873 WILD CAUCASUS MOUNTAIN (black classic)
PREPARATION: 3 g tea (1 heaping tsp) per 8 oz filtered water, boiled & cooled to 95°C/203°F; brew 3–5 minutes
INGREDIENTS: Black tea plucked from wild-growing tea shrubs in the country of Georgia
LEAF: Matte black, long, wiry leaves
INFUSION: Dark brown with a very slight olive hue
AROMA: Sweet; hardy yeast-like
LIQUOR: Dark and bold yet surprisingly smooth
PAIRING: With breakfast, lunch, or a sweet afternoon snack
#2105 CHINA MILKY JADE (premium oolong classic)
PREPARATION: 3 g (1 heaping tsp) per 8 oz filtered water, either boiling or boiled and cooled to 90°C/194°F, depending on personal preference; brew 2 minutes
INGREDIENTS: From China’s Fujian Province; gently steamed over a milk and water bath
LEAF: Beautiful curled olive green leaves that—upon brewing—unfurl, strikingly intact
INFUSION: Lovely subtle olive green
AROMA: Savory butter
LIQUOR: Sweet creamy deliciousness that satisfies both palate and mind; truly, this is a tea that needs to be experienced! Successive infusions impart flavor variances.
PAIRING: Due to its creaminess, pairs well with sweets, while its green oolong base enables it to pair equally well with savories
#1637 PASSIONFRUIT (naturally caffeine-free fruit tea)
PREPARATION: 6 g (2 heaping tsp) per 8 oz filtered boiling water; brew 5–10 minutes
INGREDIENTS: Apple pieces, white hibiscus blossoms, granulate of passionfruit, mango bits, safflower, marigold blossoms, cornflower blossoms, and natural flavor
LEAF: Appealing blend of fruit pieces and blossoms
INFUSION: Vibrant bright yellow, with orange glow
AROMA: Passionfruit nectar
LIQUOR: Tropical juice—but without excess sweetness. Best iced!
PAIRING: Anytime you need a touch of sunshine and blue sky!
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Monthly Brew: January Collection
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We begin with a classic black tea, this one from Vietnam, a country that sometimes struggles with quality and purity—but when they get it right, the results are superb!
Ban Lien Red comes from the northern part of the country, Lao Cai province, a mountainous region that borders the southern edge of China's Yunnan Province, another tea-producing area.
Agriculture is the base of Vietnam's economy, and around 80% of the tea that it produces is exported. High-value tea, then, is one of the keys to alleviating poverty for those in rural regions, and the premium Ban Lien Red beautifully demonstrates what Lao Cai is capable of!
#872 VIETNAM BAN LIEN RED (premium black classic)
PREPARATION: 3 g tea (1 heaping tsp) per 8 oz filtered water, boiled & cooled to 95°C/203°F; brew 2–3 minutes
INGREDIENTS: From northern Vietnam’s Lao Cai province
LEAF: Sienna to dark brownish-black long wiry leaves
INFUSION: Beautiful coppery red
AROMA: Classic black tea smell with an ever-so-slight floral fruity note
LIQUOR: Smooth, rich (but not malty), with a slight floral note
Having new teas on our tea wall sometimes means that other teas are no longer available, as happened with one of our favorites, the hazelnut oolong Bossa Nova. Nothing will exactly replace it, but we think you'll enjoy Hazelnut Chocolate, a more chocolatey version.
This tea combines oolong with black tea and even roasted twigs, and then adds cocoa, hazelnut brittle, and a touch of cinnamon to make this a lovely dessert tea.
#1638 HAZELNUT CHOCOLATE (oolong aroma)
PREPARATION: 3 g tea (1 heaping tsp) per 8 oz filtered, boiling water; brew 2 minutes
INGREDIENTS: Roasted green tea, black tea, oolong tea, cocoa bits, hazelnut brittle (sugar, hazelnuts), cinnamon, and natural flavor
LEAF: Dark leaves with a sprinkling of roasted twigs and pieces of cocoa nibs
INFUSION: Dark yellowish brown
AROMA: Nutty chocolate
LIQUOR: More subtle than the aroma, but still enough flavor to remind you of dessert!
NOTE: As we say goodbye to our lovely hazelnut oolong, we say hello to this more chocolatey version (and we keep the hope that Bossa Nova will return someday as well!)
Here in the Great Lakes region, our daylight hours are limited, so sipping a warming tea in the evenings can be a comforting ritual.
Our naturally caffeine-free Plum Cinnamon rooibos gives you fabulous winter flavors—but won't keep you up at night!
#1321 PLUM CINNAMON (rooibos, naturally caffeine free)
PREPARATION: 3 g tea (1 heaping tsp) per 8 oz filtered, boiling water; brew 5–10 minutes
INGREDIENTS: Rooibos, plum pieces, cinnamon pieces, cornflower blossoms, and natural flavor
LEAF: Classic reddish slivers of rooibos along with bright blossoms and small pieces of plum and cinnamon
INFUSION: Deep red
AROMA: Intense plum and floral notes with a hint of warm cinnamon
LIQUOR: True to its aroma!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
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