ENERGIZING TEAS FOR LATE NIGHTS & EARLY MORNINGS
When the all-nighter or the early morning jump start is inevitable, team up with these brews to keep the momentum going long into your academic itineraries.
English Breakfast
Ceylon OP
Tasting Notes:
tangerine • walnut • cedar
As classic as you can get, this breakfast-style beverage is the quintessential add-milk-and-sugar tea. Hailing from Sri Lanka, these leaves yield a bright and hearty brew with a beautiful amber liquor that is fruity, woody, and nutty.
Ingredients: Camellia sinensis leaves. Caffeinated
Origin: Kandy Region, Sri Lanka
FOR AN 8 OUNCE SERVING:
Sample bag: $4.00
4 oz bag: $15.00
16 oz bag: $48.00
Golden Monkey
Tasting Notes:
caramel • bran • walnut
Precise hand-picking of the freshly grown first and second leaves creates this tippy, golden black tea from Fujian, China. The result is a smooth, light amber liquor with a creamy texture - it's sweet and grainy with a delightful walnut finish.
Ingredients: Camellia sinensis leaves. Caffeinated
Origin: Fujian, China
FOR AN 8 OUNCE SERVING:
Sample bag: $4.00
2 oz bag: $15.20
4 oz bag: $30.40
Yunnan
Purple Twists
Tasting Notes:
cherrywood • plum • melon
Due to the growing conditions in Yunnan and the cultivar, these curly black tea leaves develop a purple hue while on the plant. Once oxidized and fired, the tea unfurls into a bright, juicy, sweet fruit-forward cup.
Ingredients: Camellia sinensis leaves. Caffeinated
Origin: Yunnan, China
FOR AN 8 OUNCE SERVING:
Sample bag: $5.00
2 oz bag: $12.20
4 oz bag: $24.40
Pine Needle Green
Tasting Notes:
kelp • alfalfa sprout • microgreen
Carefully shaped by hand to resemble pine needles and dried using traditional pine wood firing, the resulting tea is a brilliant golden brothy liquor with a light marine flavor and dense vegetal notes reminiscent of spring greens and alfalfa sprouts.
Ingredients: Camellia sinensis leaves. Caffeinated
Origin: Hunan, China
FOR AN 8 OUNCE SERVING:
Sample bag: $5.00
2 oz bag: $18.80
Hojicha Powder
Tasting Notes:
chicory • peanut skin • roasted cacao
Specially roasted green tea stems, ground to a fine powder, that can be whisked into water like matcha. Add to your favorite dairy substitute for a sweet, rich, malty, nutty, low-caffeine alternative to matcha lattes. Sweeten to taste.
Ingredients: Camellia sinensis leaves. Caffeinated
Origin: Shizuoka, Japan
FOR AN 8 OUNCE SERVING:
Sift 2 to 3 grams of powder into a bowl and whisk with 2 to 4 oz of 175°F water until frothy.
100g bag: $24.00
Yerba Maté
Tasting Notes:
yucca • sweet hay • wheatgrass
This carefully cultivated maté grows under indigenous trees in the Brazilian forest. The result is sweet and clean, with mellow, grassy flavors. Contains mateine, a form of caffeine favored by athletes for training sessions.
Ingredients: Yerba maté. Caffeinated (maté contains mateine, which contains caffeine)
Origin: Brazil
FOR AN 8 OUNCE SERVING:
Sample bag: $4.00
2 oz bag: $7.50
Honeysuckle Black
Tasting Notes:
dark chocolate • cherry • malt
Another excellent chocolate-forward Chinese black tea that's malty and sweet with a rich and tangy mouthfeel and a fruity finish (think chocolate-covered cherries). Add a little milk to really round out the flavors on this pre Qing Ming specialty.
Ingredients: Camellia sinensis leaves. Caffeinated
Origin: China
FOR AN 8 OUNCE SERVING:
Sample bag: $5.00
2 oz bag: $18.20
4 oz bag: $36.40
Teacup Pig
Sheng Pu-Erh Tuocha 2015
Tasting Notes:
marigold • apricot • dried hay
Our first collaboration with pu-erh tea producers in Yunnan has resulted in a line of custom tea cakes, made to our delicious specifications.
These sheng mini tea cakes or ‘tuochas’ are sweet and sociable, like the piglets that adorn them. Fruity and floral, our Teacup Pig tuocha is light and herbaceous. Recently compressed from a 2015 harvest, the light blonde liquor is soft and aromatic, with notes of ripe apricots and sundried flowers.
Ingredients: Camellia sinensis leaves. Caffeinated
Origin: Yunnan, China
6g/tuocha
FOR AN 8 OUNCE SERVING:
Rinse with boiling water for 5-10 seconds before steeping.
For multiple steeps, start at 30 seconds and gradually
increase time with each steep
3 Tuochas: $5.00
25 Tuochas: $38.00
THE CALMING TEAS BEFORE THE TEST
You know you're ready but your nerves are the final hurdle - try these wonderful calm-inducing brews for wrangling all those feelings of anxiety.
Golden Chai
Tasting Notes:
ginger • citrus • turmeric
A bright and golden blend brimming with spices like ginger, cinnamon, and generous amounts of turmeric. Add warm or cold milk and sugar to your brew to have your own hot or iced Golden Latte (so hot right now)!
Ingredients: Turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, cacao, rooibos, elderberry, lemon peel, & pink peppercorns. Caffeine Free
MEM Tea Signature Blend
FOR AN 8 OUNCE SERVING:
Sample bag: $4.00
4 oz bag: $14.00
16 oz bag: $44.80
Sample:
4oz:
*discount automatically applied at checkout
Moonlight White
Yue Guang Bai
Tasting Notes:
lilac • white grape • honeycomb
This striking white tea from Yunnan gets its deep color and rich, complex flavors from slow oxidation due to an extended drying time. The golden liquor is soft and fragrant, with notes of lilacs and fruity white grapes and a sweet, honey-like finish.
Ingredients: Camellia sinensis leaves. Caffeinated
Origin: Yunnan, China
FOR AN 8 OUNCE SERVING:
Sample bag: $5.00
2 oz bag: $11.90
High Mountain GABA
Tasting Notes:
wildflower honey • apricot • mango
Relax! This nitrogen enhanced GABA tea has elevated levels of the stress reducing neurotransmitter. The special processing gives it a thick tangy liquor and a uniquely fruity flavor profile of juicy apricots and tropical mango. A perfect respite any time of day.
Ingredients: Camellia sinensis leaves. Caffeinated
Origin: Yunlin, Taiwan
FOR AN 8 OUNCE SERVING:
Sample bag: $6.00
2 oz bag: $25.00
Jin Jun Mei
Tasting Notes:
wildflower honey • fresh fig • lily
From the dramatic mountain region of Wuyi, Jin Jun Mei (translation: "beautiful golden eyebrows") is a lovely, tippy black tea with a stunning golden infusion that's soft and fragrant - sweet and figgy. Brew this in a glass teapot for the views.
Ingredients: Camellia sinensis leaves. Caffeinated
Origin: Wuyi, China
FOR AN 8 OUNCE SERVING:
Sample bag: $5.00
2 oz bag: $12.50
VICTORY TEAS FOR CELEBRATION
You did it! That project or test is behind you, now celebrate with these tasty treats.
Golden Chai
Tasting Notes:
ginger • citrus • turmeric
A bright and golden blend brimming with spices like ginger, cinnamon, and generous amounts of turmeric. Add warm or cold milk and sugar to your brew to have your own hot or iced Golden Latte (so hot right now)!
Ingredients: Turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, cacao, rooibos, elderberry, lemon peel, & pink peppercorns. Caffeine Free
MEM Tea Signature Blend
FOR AN 8 OUNCE SERVING:
Sample bag: $4.00
4 oz bag: $14.00
16 oz bag: $44.80
Sample:
4oz:
*discount automatically applied at checkout
Dattan Sobacha
Tasting Notes:
popped corn • toasted wheat • butter
Produced specifically for beverages, the tiny grains of this unique Japanese buckwheat are carefully roasted to yield a sweet liquor that is toasty, grainy, and very reminiscent of buttery popcorn. A surprisingly yummy caffeine-free treat.
Ingredients: Buckwheat. Caffeine Free
Origin: Japan
FOR AN 8 OUNCE SERVING:
Sample bag: $5.00
2 oz bag: $15.30
4 oz bag: $30.60
Rooibos Decorated
Tasting Notes:
cherrywood • orange peel • vanilla
This herbal blend combines red bush (rooibos) from South Africa with blue cornflower petals, orange peel, and vanilla. It is smooth, citrusy, and sweet—a perfect signature blend to relax with at the end of a long day.
Ingredients: Rooibos, vanilla pieces, orange peel, blue cornflower petals, vanilla flavor, & orange flavor. Caffeine Free
MEM Tea Signature Blend
FOR AN 8 OUNCE SERVING:
Sample bag: $4.00
2 oz bag: $8.10
4 oz bag: $16.20
Cederberg Cinnamon
Tasting Notes:
cinnamon • clove • vanilla
This sweet and spicy herbal blend spans the globe from Cederberg, South Africa's rich Rooibos, to Vietnam, where the most flavorful cinnamon can be found. Balanced and round with an addition of cloves and a hint of vanilla. Great with milk and sugar.
Ingredients: Rooibos, cinnamon, clove, & natural flavoring. Caffeine Free
MEM Tea Signature Blend
FOR AN 8 OUNCE SERVING:
Sample bag: $4.00
2 oz bag: $9.20
4 oz bag: $18.40
Silver Needles
Yin Zhen
Tasting Notes:
green apple • pear • lilac
Fruity, floral, and sweet, this carefully produced white tea from Fujian is comprised of tender young tea buds. The soft creamy liquor is fragrant, with flavors of tart green apple, sweet pear, and a lingering finish of pink lilacs.
Ingredients: Camellia sinensis leaves. Caffeinated
Origin: Fujian, China
FOR AN 8 OUNCE SERVING:
Sample bag: $6.00
2 oz bag: $27.00
Cherry Blossom
Tasting Notes:
sour cherry • pineapple • jasmine
Tart and luscious, like fresh cherry juice, this flavored sencha is bright and refreshing. The golden liquor is fragrant and floral, with notes of jasmine and rose blossoms. Makes for a unanimously enjoyed iced tea.
Ingredients: Camellia sinensis leaves, dried cherry, pineapple, papaya, raspberry, jasmine, rose petals, & natural flavoring. Caffeinated
Origin: China
FOR AN 8 OUNCE SERVING:
Sample bag: $5.00
2 oz bag: $14.60
Da Hong Pao
Tasting Notes:
lily • marmalade • toast
Da Hong Pao or "Big Red Robe" hails from a long lineage of exquisite teas, once solely reserved for emperors and kings, and considered the most expensive tea on Earth. This distant relative does not disappoint, with unique complexity that is at once floral, fruity and spicy.
Ingredients: Camellia sinensis leaves. Caffeinated
Origin: Wuyi, China
FOR AN 8 OUNCE SERVING:
Sample bag: $6.00
2 oz bag: $22.00
Mi Xiang
Honey Fragrance
Tasting Notes:
raw honey • orchid • muscat grape
From the legendary, high-elevation mountain Shan Lin Xi in Taiwan comes a unique, bug-bitten black tea with major earthy and floral vibes. Darjeeling meets Oriental Beauty - these long, coppery leaves produce a complex infusion that's hearty and sweet.
Ingredients: Camellia sinensis leaves. Caffeinated
Origin: Nantou, Taiwan
FOR AN 8 OUNCE SERVING:
Sample bag: $6.00
2 oz bag: $24.00
ULTIMATE RECIPE FOR VICTORY DAY:
EASY-PEASY TEAWARE
You've got enough on your plate already, let's not over-complicate the brewing process. These accessories are here to keep you caffeinated with minimum effort.
Finum Paper Tea Sacks
Fill Yourself
Fill a natural, unbleached, compostable paper tea sack with your favorite leaves for the perfect, eco-friendly, and easy-to-brew solution.
The depth of these tea sacks, which can hold up to four scoops of tasty tea, helps the bag sit nicely in a mug or even a small teapot.
Slap a bag of tea and a box of these filters in your bag or purse, and you'll always have tea if you can find hot water.
If you really nerd out on tea, these make doing side-by-side tastings a breeze.
DISPOSABLE/COMPOSTABLE
SIZE: 7.25" X 3.25" X 1.75" gusset
COUNT: 100
Holds approximately 4 scoops of tea
with plenty of room for leaves to unfurl
$8.75
Perfect Tea Scoop
Whether you're perfecting your gong fu cha practice, filling the brew basket of a western style teapot, or traveling with your tea, this easy-to-clean, stainless-steel teaspoon will help you measure out perfect consistent scoops, every time, every day. We keep one in our backpack, just in case.
DISHWASHER SAFE
SIZE: 5" X 1.2"
VOLUME: 1 teaspoon
$6.00
FORLIFE
Tea Strainer
with Dish Set
This large stainless steel in-mug infuser from FORLIFE features tiny 0.3 mm holes and a white ceramic basket rest for holding the strainer between steeps.
HANDWASH ONLY
SIZE: 5.5" X 3" X 2.5" tall
Holds approximately 6 scoops of tea
with plenty of room for leaves to unfurl
$20.00
Beehive Cast Iron Teapot
Our latest Beehive teapot is a modern twist on classical cast iron construction. The porcelain interior won’t rust and keeps tea hot for hours.
HANDWASH ONLY
TEAPOT SIZE: 5.75" X 4.75" X 4.25" tall
Handle adds 1.5" in height
STRAINER SIZE: 2.75" diameter X 2.25" tall
VOLUME: 14 oz (414 ml)
Strainer holds approximately 6 scoops of tea
with plenty of room for leaves to unfurl
$48.50
SPEAKING OF EASY
Our tea bags come in clutch when you're in need of a quick and easy booster. All you need is a tea bag, a mug and hot water!
Blue Flower Earl Grey
Pyramid Tea Bags
Tasting Notes:
sweet • bright • citrus
This Sri Lankan tea blend flavored with bergamot oil and garnished with beautiful blue cornflower petals, produces a bold, sweet, and flowery cup with heavy notes of citrus. It's a classic English brew with a littl added beauty.
Also available loose here.
Ingredients: Camellia sinensis leaves, blue cornflower petals, and bergamot oil. Caffeinated
Origin: Sri Lanka
FOR AN 8 OUNCE SERVING:
18 count box: $14.50
100 count bag: $50.00
Lemon Chamomile
Pyramid Tea Bags
Tasting Notes:
bright • floral • aromatic
A lovely, well-balanced blend of soothing lemongrass and soft floral elements that is designed to relax and rejuvenate. This is the perfect zesty blend to warm your bedside table while you devour a book or relax to a movie.
Also available loose here.
Ingredients: Chamomile flowers, lemongrass, and lavender flowers. Caffeine Free
MEM Tea Signature Blend
FOR AN 8 OUNCE SERVING:
18 count box: $14.50
100 count bag: $50.00
Jasmine Pearls
Pyramid Tea Bags
Tasting Notes:
soft • floral • sweet
A super premium green tea which is arduously scented with blossoming jasmine flowers over the course of several nights then hand rolled into pearls, yielding a superb green tea with a flavor that is sweet and floral, with notes of honey.
Also available loose here.
Ingredients: Camellia sinensis leaves and jasmine scent. Caffeinated
Origin: Fujian, China
FOR AN 8 OUNCE SERVING:
18 count box: $15.50
100 count bag: $68.00
English Breakfast: Ceylon OP
Pyramid Tea Bags
Tasting Notes:
bright • whole grain • citrus
This classic and delicious, bright breakfast tea from Sri Lanka tastes of whole grains and has a delightful citrus finish. Add a little milk and sugar for the perfect cup to start your day.
Also available loose here.
Ingredients: Camellia sinensis leaves. Caffeinated
Origin: Sri Lanka
FOR AN 8 OUNCE SERVING:
18 count box: $14.50
100 count bag: $50.00
Blood Orange Hibiscus
Pyramid Tea Bags
Tasting Notes:
fruity • citrus • sweet
A signature MEM blend, this robust tisane is sweet and refreshing with a glowing garnet luster, and tropical fruit juice flavors. This caffeine free infusion is the perfect choice for making iced tea, but is just as enjoyable hot.
Also available loose here.
Ingredients: Hibiscus, orange peel, lemongrass, elderberries, apple, rooibos, and stevia leaf.
MEM Tea Signature Blend
FOR AN 8 OUNCE SERVING:
18 count box: $14.50
100 count bag: $50.00
Golden Green
Pyramid Tea Bags
Tasting Notes:
herbaceous • floral • fruity
Fruity, flowery, and pleasantly herbaceous, this signature blend has it all and more - it's a complex, well rounded, and wildly flavorful, refreshing beverage.
Also available loose here.
Ingredients: Camellia sinensis leaves, lemongrass, rooibos, orange peel, linden flowers, Mountt Olympus flowers, lavender, & orange flavor. Caffeinated
MEM Tea Signature Blend
FOR AN 8 OUNCE SERVING:
18 count box: $14.50
100 count bag: $50.00
Ginger Lemon
Pyramid Tea Bags
Tasting Notes:
honey • citrus • ginger
A signature MEM blend with sweet notes of linden that accompany pungent ginger and lemon flavors, making this one of our more potent tisanes. It is a perfect choice for a caffeine free pick me up.
Also available loose here.
Ingredients: Ginger, linden flowers, lemongrass, and marigold petals.
MEM Tea Signature Blend
FOR AN 8 OUNCE SERVING:
18 count box: $14.50
100 count bag: $50.00
Masala Chai
Pyramid Tea Bags
Tasting Notes:
malty • balanced • spicy
Our version of the famous spiced black Assam tea has a hearty base that holds up well against the addition of our carefully sourced spices. It's an incredibly well-balanced cup of tea that was made for milk and sugar.
Also available loose here.
Ingredients: Camellia sinensis leaves, ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, and rooibos. Caffeinated
MEM Tea Signature Blend
FOR AN 8 OUNCE SERVING:
18 count box: $14.50
100 count bag: $50.00
Irish Breakfast: Assam
Pyramid Tea Bags
Tasting Notes:
hearty • malty • sweet
This hearty breakfast tea from Assam, India is malty and sweet, with molasses notes and a citrus finish. There's nothing like starting your day with a nice, strong cup of Irish Breakfast.
Also available loose here.
Ingredients: Camellia sinensis leaves. Caffeinated
Origin: Assam, India
FOR AN 8 OUNCE SERVING:
18 count box: $14.50
100 count bag: $50.00
China Green Jade
Pyramid Tea Bags
Tasting Notes:
buttery • vegetal • sweet
This Chinese green tea has long, twisted emerald leaves that unfurl to reveal a sweet and buttery infusion with vegetal notes that linger on the taste buds. A classic green tea to enjoy any time.
Also available loose here.
Ingredients: Camellia sinensis leaves. Caffeinated
Origin: Henan, China
FOR AN 8 OUNCE SERVING:
18 count box: $14.50
100 count bag: $50.00
Mediterranean Mint
Pyramid Tea Bags
Tasting Notes:
aromatic • lively • buttery
This caffeine free herbal infusion emits a lively minty aroma and has a buttery mouthfeel, followed by a soft herbaceous finish. These carefully sourced mint leaves are sure to brighten up your day.
Also available loose here.
Ingredients: Mint leaves. Caffeine Free
Origin: Greece
FOR AN 8 OUNCE SERVING:
18 count box: $14.50
100 count bag: $50.00
Moroccan Mint
Pyramid Tea Bags
Tasting Notes:
sweet • bright • refreshing
A blend of Gunpowder green tea and specially sourced mint leaves that boasts a strong mint flavor which accompanies herbaceous and vegetal notes for a balanced and refreshing brew.
Also available loose here.
Ingredients: Camellia sinensis leaves, and mint leaves. Caffeinated
MEM Tea Signature Blend
FOR AN 8 OUNCE SERVING:
18 count box: $14.50
100 count bag: $50.00
Rooibos Decorated
Pyramid Tea Bags
Tasting Notes:
orange • vanilla • smooth
This herbal blend is a mixture of red bush (rooibos) from South Africa, blue cornflower petals, orange peel, and vanilla. It is smooth, citrusy, and sweet - a perfect blend to relax with at the end of the day.
Also available loose here.
Ingredients: Rooibos, vanilla pieces, orange peel, blue cornflower petals, vanilla flavor, and orange flavor. Caffeine Free
MEM Tea Signature Blend
FOR AN 8 OUNCE SERVING:
18 count box: $14.50
100 count bag: $50.00
Decaf English Breakfast
Pyramid Tea Bags
Tasting Notes:
bright • delicate • citrus
A naturally decaffeinated Ceylon English Breakfast tea that retains a bright, brisk brew that is also sweet and citrusy. Add a touch of milk and sugar for the perfect morning mug.
Also available loose here.
Ingredients: Camellia sinensis leaves. Decaffeinated
Origin: Sri Lanka
FOR AN 8 OUNCE SERVING:
18 count box: $14.50
100 count bag: $50.00
Spicy Turmeric Tonic
Pyramid Tea Bags
Tasting Notes:
rich • smooth • spicy
This blend is a healthful combination of turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, and cacao, which creates a warm and spicy brew with a smooth, zesty finish. It tastes great on its own, or with the addition of milk and sugar.
Also available loose here.
Ingredients: Turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, cacao, rooibos, and elderberry. Caffeine Free
MEM Tea Signature Blend
FOR AN 8 OUNCE SERVING:
18 count box: $14.50
100 count bag: $50.00
Crimson Berry
Pyramid Tea Bags
Tasting Notes:
bold • fruity • refreshing
Deep red in color, this infusion is a harmonius blend of hibiscus, elderberries, rosehips, currants, and rooibos. Both sweet and sour notes make this refreshing blend a perfect choice for hot or iced tea.
Also available loose here.
Ingredients: Hibiscus, currants, rose hips, elderberries, cranberries, rooibos, and natural flavor. Caffeine Free
MEM Tea Signature Blend
FOR AN 8 OUNCE SERVING:
18 count box: $14.50
100 count bag: $50.00
Apple Berry
Pyramid Tea Bags
Tasting Notes:
cider • cinnamon • elderberry
This sweet, spicy, and floral MEM signature blend is complex with a tart elderberry fruitiness, accented with the flowery taste of chamomile and sweet cinnamon.
Also available loose here.
Ingredients: Apple, elderberry, chamomile flowers, cinnamon, & stevia leaf. Caffeine Free
MEM Tea Signature Blend
FOR AN 8 OUNCE SERVING:
18 count box: $14.50
100 count bag: $50.00
Golden Buds: Jin Xuan
Pyramid Tea Bags
Tasting Notes:
macadamia • honeydew • butter
This Taiwanese tea, also known as milk oolong, is produced from the 'Jin Xuan' cultivar and is known for its creamy mouthfeel and rich sweet flavors. It is reminiscent of freshly toasted macadamia nut, butter, and honeydew melon.
Also available loose here.
Ingredients: Camellia sinensis leaves. Caffeinated
Origin: Taiwan
FOR AN 8 OUNCE SERVING:
18 count box: $15.50
100 count bag: $68.00
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