Edgar Allan Poe's Black Tea Blend
This dark, earthy blend evokes the damp tombs of Poe’s stories. While it is perhaps the most well known, The Cask of Amontillado is not Poe’s only story in which his fear of being buried alive becomes a major plot point.
His vivid descriptions of “utter darkness among a quantity of loose earth” that “threaten[ed] to bury [him] entirely” offered a direction for our blend. It combines the earthy tones of Puerh black with the mellow smokiness of Lapsang and the slightest citrus hint of an Earl Grey.
The dried beetroot turns the brewed tea a deep blood red.
Ingredients: Black teas, puerh tea, lapsang souchong tea, beetroot and bergamot oil.
Certified Kosher
Brew tea at 212º steep for 3 minutes.
1 Ounce of loose tea makes approximately 10-12 cups of tea.
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Winter is Coming – Best Teas for the Cold Season!
Winter can be a lovely time. Building snowmen, skiing, ice-skating, snuggles and more…. It’s also a festive time so there is plenty to feel jolly about. But as the days get shorter and the weather gets colder, there are also higher incidences of cold and flu. Whether it’s pure tea or experimenting with gorgeous tea blends, the health and wellness benefits are undeniable and cost effective. If you’re looking for the best teas to drink this winter season, here are a few healthy and delicious teas you should try.
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“Hygge” with Tea, you and me ….!
In unprecedented times, we need to find our zen and appreciate the little things in life that still make us feel whole and good. Practice "Hygge".... it's not too difficult but when the Danes are constantly placing in the top five of the World Happiness Report, they may just know something we don't.
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A Pot of Tea, Love : Quaint English tea traditions
“It’s half past three, everything must stop for tea”, there isn’t anything more British than their love for tea and the customs that follow it. There really isn’t a problem or an emotional issue that can’t be resolved with a spot of tea. Their quaint tea drinking traditions are a core part of Britishness and has its roots in time honored customs steeped in history.
Tea and Brits are a just like peaches and cream – a good fit, made perfect. There are quite a few English tea traditions, but we want to share a few quirky and interesting ones.
