Drop by and sample our premium Teas and artfully blended Teas & Tisanes. Our Tisanes, as well as the herbs & spices for our Tea blends, are all tea cut by us on our custom-built mill, providing the freshest, richest flavors possible. Like our spices, we only use the highest quality ingredients- never fannings. Because of this, we provide our tea loose-leaf rather than in tea bags, allowing each cup to steep slightly differently rather than compromising on quality.
Black Teas are the fully oxidized leaves of the camellia sinensis, containing the highest amount of caffeine. Green Teas are the non-oxidized leaves of the camellia sinensis, containing a lower amount of caffeine than Black Teas. Tisanes are herbal tea blends that do not contain camellia sinensis, allowing them to be completely caffeine-free.
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Dörfli ~ Heidi
$15.00 – $16.00Mellow, fresh, and floral. A hint of ginger warms the palate, like an idyllic mountain day in a fragrant field of wildflowers. Beautifully bright as a hot afternoon beverage, sweetly crisp as an iced tea in the summer.
A soft flavor that cools as the mint hits, this tisane was named for Johanna Spyri’s beloved novel and encapsulates the fresh feeling of the Swiss Alps. No caffeine ~ No aromatic oils. Just clean, fresh flavor to soothe the soul.
Hand blended in small batches with: green rooibos, ginger, lavender, spearmint, and heather.
Gunpowder Green Tea
$16.00Named for its resemblance to gunpowder, this tea is withered, steamed and rolled before being dried. Gunpowder Green Tea was easier to transport without damaging the tea leaves, making it popular among sailors and colonists.
Gunpowder Green Tea dates back to the Tang Dynasty in China (618-907). It is commonly found as the base for the traditional North American mint tea found at social gatherings. No flavors added ~ Just pure Gunpowder Green Tea.
Have it Both Ways — Black and Green Tea Sampler
$28.00|
A four-tea sampler consisting of a black tea, a black tea blend, a green tea and a green tea blend:
Have it Both Ways – Black & Green Tea Sampler! — Assam — Hand harvested in May & June when the tea leaves develop golden-colored tips that produce a sweeter, spicy & malty flavor. Only the flowery leaf from the very tip of the branch is harvested delivering the highest quality possible.
— Maghreb (Scheherazade)— Crisp, strong, and fortifying. The mint complements the strong character of Gunpowder Green Tea, creating a blend you can come back to over one thousand and one nights. Hospitality drink of Maghreb region of North Africa.
— La Mancha (Dulcinea) — Cacao, roses and a hint of cinnamon make this black tea blend rich and romantic. A sensual tea for those who dream the impossible dream.
— Young Hyson Green Tea — “Flourishing Spring” in Chinese. Picked from high altitudes in Eastern China before the rainy season to sustain the sunniest flavors of spring. Comprised of young leaves, wok-fired before being hand-rolled and twisted. www.localspicery.com |
Lovely striped Kraft gift box contains these four teas in short tea tins (~3/8 cup each) and the above message, tied with a Local Spicery bow.
La Mancha ~ Dulcinea
$15.00Cacao, roses, and a hint of cinnamon makes this black tea blend rich and romantic. Dulcinea brings out all that is impossible and fanciful in life, existing to tint all glasses rose. Hopeless optimism and sense of adventure not included.
Black tea strengthens while Cassia sweetens, creating a sensual tea for those who dream the impossible dream. Don Quixote’s Dulcinea is all that is beautiful & pure in life. While tilting at windmills could cast you down, it may also cast you up…among the stars! No aromatic oils. Just pure flavor, and lots of heart. Contains black tea, cacao, roses, and cassia.
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.
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.
Pemberley ~ Elizabeth Bennett
$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.
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
$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.
The Scarlet Letter ~ Hester Prynne
$15.00Berry-like, tart, and citrusy. Perfect for sipping at sunrise or sunset, with plenty of character.
The deep red color of this tisane matches its namesake, much as its strong, fruity- but not too sweet- flavor matches Hester herself. The Scarlet Letter has a certain wild palate, reminiscent of fresh raspberries. No caffeine ~ No aromatic oils. Just unrestrained flavor, to remind you of the deep heart of nature.
Hand blended in small batches: hibiscus, rosehips, orange peel, ginger and lemongrass.
Woolton ~ Ernest Worthington
$12.00 – $13.00Mellow, minty and bright. Inspired by Oscar Wilde’s whimsical depictions of the English countryside, it’s the perfect tisane for a post-meal treat.
Named for Ernest Worthington’s estate, Woolton is zesty enough for the adventure of early afternoon and light enough for the waning of late evening. Contains only dry herbs and spices, milled in small batches. No caffeine ~ No aromatic oils. Just earnest flavor to offer a reprieve.
Hand blended in small batches: chamomile, mint, and lemon verbena.
