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Lavender
$11.00 – $18.00The name Lavender, it is speculated, comes from the French “lavandre” and the Latin “lavare,” “to wash,” from its history of usage to freshen garments. Lavender has a pleasantly floral and astringent flavor.
Bright blue flower pleasing to the eye & to the palate. Member of the Mint family, closely related to Rosemary. Used as a sleep-aid, anti-anxiety supplement, and also believed to aid with spasms that cause headaches. No caffeine ~ No aromatic oils. Just pure Lavender.
Maghreb ~ Scheherazade
$15.00 – $16.00Crisp, strong, and fortifying. The mint flavors perfectly complement the strong character inherent in Gunpowder Green Tea, creating a blend you can come back to over one thousand and one nights.
Spearmint & Gunpowder Green Tea define this hospitality drink of the Maghreb region of North Africa. Sweetened with Peppermint and a twist of Lemon Verbena, this tea will keep you alert through any twists and turns. No aromatic oils. Just pure content to further the plot when the sun sets. Contents: Gun powder Green Tea, Peppermint, Spearmint and Lemon Verbena.
Manor House ~ Pip
$15.00A cinnamon black tea, all sweetness and spice, blended to satisfy. The second name Dickens assigns to the Manor House is Satis- “which is Greek, or Latin, or Hebrew, or all three—or all one to me—for enough.” So is this tea.
The flavors of Dickensian London are present in this tea blend, with Pip’s cinnamon sweet hopefulness and citrus-bright positivity mingled with the tannic disappointments that galvanize him into further action each chapter. No aromatic oils. Just spices and tea, to fuel your climb.
Hand blended in small batches: cinnamon, two black teas and orange peel.
Marrakesh Express ~ Victor Laszlo
$16.00Based on our signature Moroccan Breakfast Spice highlighting Ceylon Cinnamon, Ginger & Turmeric, this tisane contains only spices, freshly milled in small batches, coming together to form a unified flavor. Bittersweet and bright with a spicy finish, this tisane leaves you tasting the spice market as you travel south from Casablanca. Here’s looking at you, kid.
Hand blended in small batches: Ceylon cinnamon, ginger, orange peel, turmeric, hibiscus and clove.
Mint Tisane
$10.00 – $12.00Mint tisane has long been a traditional cure-all, in addition to its rich history as a drink of hospitality in the Mediterranean. Peppermint especially is considered both soothing and energizing, making it a wonderfully simple refreshment.
In Greek mythology, the nymph Minthe was turned into the sweet bush for Persephone. Valued as the herb of hospitality and for medicinal purposes, Romans spread mint throughout Europe. The colonialists used Mint as an untaxed tea. No caffeine ~ No added flavors. Just pure Mint to refresh you.
Oolong Tea
$16.00 – $17.00Oolong Tea, from the Chinese words for “Black Dragon,” is one of the rarest and costliest teas in the world. It is grown in mountainous areas, and treated with a labor-intensive, hand-crafted process.
Local Spicery’s Oolong tea, from the Wuyi Mountains in Fujian, China, is harvested in the late spring, sun-wilted, bruised, twisted into strands, partially oxidized, and air-dried and fired to obtain the traditional rich, smoky flavor that causes many people to place Oolong between the spectrum of green and black tea.
Pemberley ~ Elizabeth Bennett
$15.00 – $16.00Fresh, floral and energizing. The perfect tisane for any time of day, it evokes springtime. Serve hot or iced.
Both beautiful and fresh, this tisane was inspired by Elizabeth’s quick wit, tart replies and love of long walks in nature. Contains only dry herbs and spices, milled in small batches. No caffeine ~ No aromatic oils. Just pure flavor creating a garden tea for your enjoyment.
Hand blended in small batches: rosehips, orange peel, spearmint, hibiscus, heather, rose and lemongrass.
Rooibos, Red
$14.00 – $16.00Sweet, woodsy, and mellow. An herbal substitute for black tea, or just a comfortable afternoon companion.
In 18th century South Africa, Green Rooibos was harvested in the mountains & brought home on donkeys. The Dutch fermented it in the style of Chinese black teas, in order to use it as a substitute for the expensive to import beverage. Red Rooibos was first created with fermentation in 1904. No caffeine ~ No flavors added. Just the fermented flavor of the South African mountains.
Rose
$10.00 – $12.00Defining a rose as anything more than as itself was beyond Gertrude Stein, and we will not try to embarrass ourselves in the attempt.
A Rose is a Rose. Roses & other flowers have been used as flavorings for millennia across many cultures. In teas and tisanes, roses have long been considered a cure-all. This history, along with its delicate floral flavor and lovely color, made it particularly popular during the Victorian era.
Rosehips
$12.75Fruit of the rose, adds flavor that is floral, bright, citrusy & tangy. Use in herbal teas. Wonderful in stewed fruits, jams, jellies, syrups & marmalades. Try rose hip soup or bread or add to salads. Said to contain more Vitamin C by the gram than oranges.
Sagarmatha ~ Tenzing Norgay
$12.00 – $13.00Warm, grassy, and bright. Young Hyson’s spring flavor blends easily with the citrus overtones, creating a light blend for the ages. Named for Sherpa Tenzing, in honor of the heights he achieved & the way he lifted the world’s spirits.
The bright flavor of lemongrass melded with gentle Young Hyson green tea creates a departure from the traditional. Novel yet classic, it’s the kind of tea you could drink on a mountain top as you rest from an epic journey. No aromatic oils. Just pure herbs and tea, to bring you back to springtime warmth.
Hand blended in small batches: Young Hyson Green Tea, lemongrass, and lemon verbena.
The Gingerbread House ~ Hansel und Gretel
$15.00 – $16.00SEASONALLY AVAILABLE, BEGINNING IN NOVEMBER
A tradition dating from 14th century German monasteries, nothing says “winter is here” like warm gingerbread or hot tea. So why not unite the twain and have a mug full of steeped gingerbread by the fire?
Spiced with ginger and cacao nibs and all sorts of goodies, this is one Gingerbread House you wouldn’t be afraid to find in the forest on a cold winters’ night. No caffeine ~ No aromatic oils. Just pure gingerbread goodness to warm your heart.
Blended by hand in small batches: red rooibos, ginger, cacao nibs, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and cardamom.
