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 create a sustained buzz that won't result in the familiar unwanted "crash" that often follows coffee.
This refreshing blend consists of peppermint and Hojicha, a roasted Japanese green tea. Its previous name "Green Roasted Mint" was quite literal in its description, however, we felt "Thin Mint Green" better captures the essence of this tea. There's no flavoring involved, but the peppermint leaves pull chocolate notes from the roasted tea, resulting in a taste and aroma reminiscent of those cookies that we all know and love. Hojicha is naturally lower in caffeine than other green teas, while peppermint aids with muscle relaxation and digestion. Together they create a warming, tawny taste that is relaxing when hot and refreshing when iced. This brews into a clean, amber liquor with an inviting smell. The roasted green tea creates a nutty base that is brightened by the vibrant peppermint leaves.
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: Chris Brendel This is a good alternative to Boulder Blues for me, when I need something a little more piercing. The mint isn't too strong and isn't too weak. It's just right. It's a very aromatic tea and it feels very good in your mouth. The flavor might not be right for everyone, but if you like mint, I think I can guarantee you'll like this tea.
Author: robbie s teaspot’s green roasted tea was my first venture into the world of tea. I absolutely LOVE the refreshing minty taste in the green tea. I make this all the time for my friends and family when they come over for dinner. I’ve totally become a tea lover now!
Author: Mike My current favorite Teaspot tea. Amazing iced tea. I Add honey. You can brew the same pot 3 times. The tin says 30-40 cups to a tin. I get over 100. I also like that you can't wreck this tea by brewing it too long (like the Boulder Blues that only tastes good if you follow the directions)
Author: Anna I LOVE this tea! I like that it tastes minty, light and refreshing, yet has the affects of green tea. I'll have to try it iced and with honey, like Mike suggested.
Author: Jyl I could not love this tea more. I just got this in the mail and brewed it right away. The roasted green gives it a bit of a nutty flavor and the peppermint does not overpower but truly brings out a bit of chocolate. Its a relaxing tea that I think I could drink all day long! I have about 50 loose teas now (that's a cry for help!) and this is in my top ten with Phoenix Jasmine being another favorite of mine.
Author: Laurie Oberg I adore this tea, but I think the new name is unfortunate. GS Thin Mints are the opposite of this tea; why would you want to evoke that image?
Author: Brigette I've never been a big fan of green tea. For years, I kept trying it because of the known benefits...just to give up; I couldn't stand the taste. Until I tasted this tea. I have to say the added peppermint is what does it. There's something about the two flavors mixed together that just complement each other. I love it!
Author: Kristen Osborne It's perfect. Absolutely perfect. The combination of the nutty roasted green tea and peppermint really does add a hint of chocolate. Also, you can steep it two and even three times and still get that lovely flavor.
THIN MINT TEA-SMOKED SALMON
Layering the salmon on top of wood chips and our roasted green tea peppermint blend produces a smoky, nutty and refreshing flavor.
Prep Time: 20-25 minutes
Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
Yields: 4 servings
Ingredients: Tea-Sonings
Mix the following ingredients and divide (1/2 for Salmon & 1/2 for drizzle)
1 TBS THIN MINT GREEN TEA, finely ground
1 TBS Cilantro
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
Ingredients: Salmon
4 filets, 1/2 - 3/4 lb per filet
1 TBS olive oil
2 TBS THIN MINT GREEN
1/2 of reserved Tea-sonings (about 2 TBS)
2 cups wood chips (alder or cedar), soaked for 15 minutes
Aluminum foil, heavy
Preparation
1. Combine all Tea-sonings ingredients in a small bowl. Divide Tea-sonings in
1/2 (reserve 1/2 to sprinkle on top of salmon & 1/2 for drizzle). Pat dry
salmon with paper towels. Brush salmon with olive oil and sprinkle with 1/2
of tea-sonings.
2. Cut out four rectangles of aluminum foil, crimp edges until each tray
measure 7 X 5 inches. Cut small slits in bottom of trays. Put 1/2 cup soaked
wood chips and 1/2 TBS THIN MINT GREEN tea in each tray. Place salmon
skin-side down on top of tea and wood chips.
3. Turn all burners on high and heat grill with lid on down until very hot,
about 15 minutes. Scrape grate clean with grill brush.
4. Place foil trays with salmon over fire, cover and grill until center of
fillet is opaque, about 10 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, whisk, Dijon and vinegar and gradually add the oil.
6. Season with reserved Tea-sonings to make drizzle.
7. Remove trays from grill. Slide metal spatula between skin and flesh.
Transfer to platter and drizzle with olive oil Tea-sonings.
