Experience gourmet loose tea with our handcrafted, signature blends, and single-estate full leaf teas. Our selection of hand-picked, organic, & fair trade loose leaf tea supports traditional harvesting methods and offers premium flavor & health benefits. So drink up, and feel good about it!
Our collection of global tea represents all the traditional tea producing nations with their signature varieties. Over the past 4000 years, the tea plant spread to each of these nations, where it took on a unique form and flavor due to the regional terroir, namely the local soil quality, humidity, altitude, and temperature. Each region also developed specialized methods of processing the tea leaf to obtain a particular taste and form. Shaped by the traditions of their culture, local tea masters are still developing and perfecting regional tea around the world. Explore our collection!
Caffeine naturally occurs in the tea plant, causing all traditional teas to have a naturally occurring amount level of caffeine. Chemical processes can be used to extract most of the caffeine from tea leaves, however we do not carry these processed decaf teas. We do, however, have a variety of herbal teas that are naturally 100% caffeine free. On the other hand, other traditional teas are naturally highly caffeinated. These ones create a sustained buzz that won't result in the familiar unwanted "crash" that often follows coffee.
Our beloved blend of pure Chinese white tea, rosebuds and jasmine pearls creates an experience of aromatherapy that sharpens the mind and arouses the senses. The exotic floral scent of night–blooming Jasmine is uplifting and soothing, and is used as an anti-depressant in herbal medicine. Rosebuds are used to ease nervous tension and stress, and have a calming effect on the mind. This combination works together to enhance the light, subtle flavor of the white tea leaves. This tea brews into a golden liquor with a very soothing fragrance, and is perfect before, during, or after a stressful day.
Calorie-free, Fat-free, Gluten-free, Extremely low in caffeine
Green Tea
Uplifiting, Increases Mental Awareness and Focus
Powerful Anti-Oxidant, Anti-Aging
Increases Endurance
Increases Metabolism and Helps with Weight Loss
Reduces Cholesterol
Calorie-free, Fat-free, Gluten-free
Jasmine & Rosebuds
Aromatherapeutic, calming effects
Tea infused from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant is the world’s most popular beverage after water. The darker the tea, the more processing it has undergone, and the more processing, the more antioxidants are lost. White teas are made from buds and young leaves, which are steamed or fired, and then dried. The closest thing to fresh tea leaves, white tea retains the highest concentrations of catechin polyphenols, which research shows may help prevent cancer, lower blood cholesterol, and control high blood pressure.
Green tea is rich in powerful antioxidants, and has been known to fight viruses and slow aging. Green tea aids in weight loss, reduces "bad" cholesterol, boosts the immune system, and is also associated with the prevention of cancer. Green tea is widely used as a natural preservative in food and cosmetics. It even looks fresh and healthy! Green helps overweight people shed excess fat without side effects. It may help modulate calorie and fat burning through the sympathetic nervous system, the adrenal glands and specific nerve chemicals. Green tea shows fat-burning properties beyond those explained by its caffeine content.
* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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Author: Angel Miner Wonderful aroma and flavor. Perfect for a quiet moment.
Author: Taylor This tea is so beautiful to look at, and is the freshest and best-smelling loose leaf tea in Whole Foods. It's so great you can buy it in bulk, I already have too many pink tins.
Author: Hannah AMAZING flavor and aroma! I can't get enough. I, too, have a good collection of the cute pink tins!
Author: MariLisa I love the smell of roses. When I received my tin, I was delighted by the site of the little pink buds inside and immediately loved the aroma. The brewed product is better still. Definitely my favorite tea!! Doesn't even need sugar or honey.
Author: Chris Brendel My favorite tea. I went without it for several months until I just re-ordered it again in bulk, and man, I missed it! This tea doesn't taste very flavorful until you combine it with something. The flavor of the rosebuds and jasmine doesn't really come through unless you eat it with something creamy. Whenever I have a bagel and cream cheese, I know I need this tea to complete it.
Author: Suzanne Anthony I love the Meditative Mind blend -- the beauty of the dainty little rosebuds among the leaves, the wonderful floral aroma that curls up from the cup, and the delicate flavors of the jasmine and white teas were a delight to all my senses! It is my new favorite!
Author: Kylie Visually, you’ll never find a more attractive blend, as the large white tea leaves and the pale pink rose petals really are a stunning display. The tea also has a wonderful aroma that is surprisingly sweet despite the floral overtones.
Author: Teresa The aroma of this tea is incredible, with the fragrance of light, bright rose and a hint of jasmine. I like to drink it in the afternoon, and it works great to quell my mid-afternoon hunger pangs!
Author: Jaime This tea is divine! I was so surprised to open up the adorable pink tin and see real rosebuds mixed in with the beautiful white tea leaves!! I love serving this tea to my girlfriends, it’s always a huge hit with the crowd
Author: Jill Hammes I love this tea! It is great tasting and the smell really calms you. You can definately drink this tea several times a day. It's a winner!
Author: Jyl This tea is like a love poem to yourself. I get as much enjoyment brewing my tea (I use one of those clear over the cup brewers so the tea really floats and unfurls) as I do drinking it. In fact I use a double walled glass mug too and enjoy the beautiful colors of my different teas. So anyway, this tea is just lovely for all the senses. I also find it relaxing and I think the flavors are fairly well balanced - though I sometimes add some extra jasmine.
Author: Megan Swartz I typically don't like teas with flowery overtones, but this tea is an exception! The taste is amazing! Definitely worth trying!
Author: Allyson C This is the second tea that I have tried here. It does smell and look incredible, but taste is unimpressive.
Author: johnnyBIG At first I didn't know what tho think about drinking rose petals. But cup after cup this is slowly becouming one of my favorite teas. From my A.D.D. standpoint, this tea helps me concentrate and maintain energy without going crazy like other teas of coffee
White tea latte (Makes two lattes)
This is a most soothing & calming drink. White tea is very high in antioxidant content and very low in caffeine, making this a delightful and healthful indulgence! Steep 8 oz. MEDITATIVE MIND using 3 tsp tea leaves and water at 160°F for 3 mins. Steam or Froth 4 oz. milk to twice its volume. Add tea concentrate to milk, and sweeten as desired.
Meditative Creme Brulée
This MEDITATIVE MIND–infused crème brulee is very delicate and aromatic treat. In the afternoon, it pairs well with MEDITATIVE MIND tea or Champagne. In the evening, it is wonderful with a sweet white Bordeaux, like Sauternes or Barsac.
INGREDIENTS: 3 cups heavy cream; 6 Tablespoons sugar; 6 egg yolks; 1/4 cup MEDITATIVE MIND tea concentrate (steep 2 Tablespoons MEDITATIVE MIND loose leaves in 1/4 cup boiling water for 5 minutes); 1/2 cup light brown sugar.
PREPARATION: Preheat oven to 325° F. Heat the cream in the top of a double boiler and stir in the sugar. Beat the egg yolks until light and very gradually pour the hot cream over them, stirring all the while. Stir in 2 Tablespoons of the tea concentrate. Pour the mixture into six 1/2 cup baking dishes. Place the dishes into a large pan filled to 1 inch height with hot water. Bake for about 35 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center of the crèmes comes out clean. Do not overbake, as the crèmes will continue to cook themselves from retained heat after you remove them from the oven. Chill overnight. Before serving, cover the surface of each dish lightly with brown sugar. Set the dishes into the large pan again, this time filled with iced water and broil for less than a minute, just until the sugar is brown and melted. Serves: 6
