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.
We have found the perfectly balanced Autumnal Darjeeling in this fresh, full leaf single estate tea. The amber liquor rests gently on the palate while delivering bright sweet muscatel notes.
Features:
100% Organic & Fair Trade Darjeeling Tea
Single-estate Darjeeling: Seeyok Estate
Autumnal Flush
Grade: FTGFOP Fine Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe
Black Tea is known to banish fatigue, stimulate mental powers, and raise energy levels. It has been shown to reduce stress hormone levels and acts as a nerve sedative, frequently relieving headaches. Black tea contains a number of vitamins considered essential for maintaining health, including Carotene, a precursor to vitamin A, has antioxidant and protective properties, Vitamin B1 and Panothenic Acid, Vitamin C and Vitamin B6.
Black Tea also contains antioxidants which may help to protect your body from the ravages of aging and environmental effects. Because they are allowed to ferment completely before drying, most black teas are especially rich in those polyphenols which have been shown to be effective against dementia in aging as well as AIDS related dementia. These compounds penetrate the blood brain barrier and have also been found to reduce blood cholesterol levels.
Black tea is known for its antiviral and antibacterial properties. It can be topically applied to cuts, bruises and burns, and is famous for its sunburn relief and has been shown to have a positive effect on preventing tooth decay and gum disease.
* 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: Judy Wright New Moon Darjeeling was my first introduction to darjeeling tea and fortunately for me, or unfortunately for other tea companies, I will never have any other. This tea is truly amazing. It is both aromatic and has a smooth and clean feeling on your palate. I am so glad I found this tea!
Author: Chris Brendel This tea is truly incredible. It was also my first darjeeling tea, and I really didn't have an idea of what to expect. The first time I tried it, I knew it was amazing. There's almost no way to describe it. It almost tastes like the tea has been very lightly smoked, sort of, but it is very mild and smooth, and has tons of subtle flavors going on. I may not be able to describe the flavor, but I know it's my new favorite black tea!
Author: Robbie C. Bright and well-balanced tea that gently offers up a variety of subtle flavors. Unlike other Darjeelings that I've encountered this tea is not as astringent and the tannins don't dominate the finish. Recommended steeping = 2 mins. And re-infuse of course!
Author: Dan Rogers A great 2nd flush Darjeeling that yielded 3 solid infusions the first time that I tried this. Nothing super fancy here... just great quality, whole-leaf tea that yields a bright flavor profile, a smooth finish, and a beautiful golden hue. Quick, short infusions of less than 2 minutes worked well for me.
Author: Anna I like this tea. Darjeelings usually leave my mouth feeling dry, but this one doesn't, it's really easy to drink, and you can tell it's a very pure tea.
Author: Amanda K. I love the freshness of the leaves in this tea. They look fresh picked in my steeping mug, and open up way more than any other Darjeeling I've tried. And Oh...the tea tastes great too! Thank you to The Tea Spot!
Author: Joan Peachy, delicate and subtly crisp. Well balanced. I've recommended it to my friends and family who like high-end teas.
Author: Sondra lightly fruity and even a little nutty edge in the flavor. Very interesting, yet subtle. I'd agree that it doesn't scorch your mouth like some other Darjeelings would. But what does the "new moon" mean, I wonder?
Author: Marlena No where near the best Darjeeling I have had, it really was only good with milk and then it was ok. My friends didn't like it either and didn't want to try it with milk, inspite of the improvement
Author: Kristina Very tasty darjeeling! It is very good with a couple of rosebuds added (see herbal tea section). Do not oversteep this tea, especially the first steeping (it's good for three or so steepings).
"Death by Darjeeling" Chocolate Cake
For this cake, there are so few ingredients and the flavors are very pronounced, so try to use the highest quality chocolate, Darjeeling, and butter available.
INGREDIENTS:
½ cup Darjeeling tea concentrate: brew 3 teaspoons Darjeeling tea leaves in ½ cup boiling water for 4 minutes
100g dark chocolate. Amongst the best are the single plantation Michel Cluizel "Ilha Toma" bar or Valhrona "Grand Cru"
½ cup butter
3 eggs, at room temperature and separated
1 cup sugar
pinch of salt
¾ cup flour, sifted
½ cup whipping cream.
PREPARATION: Preheat oven to 350° F. Melt the chocolate and butter in the tea concentrate in a double boiler. Let cool slightly. Cream the egg yolks with the sugar. Mix in the flour and salt. Gently blend in the chocolate mixture. Beat the egg whites until stiff. Fold carefully into the batter. Bake for 30+ minutes, or until done. It is best to use a flexible rubber cake pan for baking chocolate, as they are easiest to unmold (like the Llorente flexible cake pan, available at the Peppercorn). The cake should be slightly moist in the center. Serve with freshly whipped cream. It goes well, naturally, with Darjeeling. We also enjoy it with Marsala wine, which with its warm, complex flavors pairs beautifully with baked chocolate desserts. Serves 8–10
