GIFTS FOR BEGINNERS
Entry Level Teaware
Even at the novice level, a growing collection of teaware is a major part of the fun of exploring this healthy and mindful hobby. Really, who doesn't need a different teapot for every style of tea?
STRONG TEAS FOR BOLD DUDES
Dad is a hard working fella who's looking for something brazen to battle the stress when it's time to relax. Look no futher than the following teas that have killer infusions.
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
Black & Gold Tea Strainer
This super fine mesh infuser, with a lid/dish, has a narrow base which, when inserted into a mug, allows enough depth and space for the perfect steep.
DISHWASHER SAFE
SIZE: 4" X 3" X 3.5" tall
Holds approximately 7 scoops of tea
with plenty of room for leaves to unfurl
$13.00
HARIO
Glass Teapot
If you're a tea hound, guzzling delicious warmth all day long, then this Japanese borosilicate-glass teapot is meant for you! It also pours well for larger tea parties, AND since it's big and clear, it's a perfect vessel to show off those high-quality leaves that you love to share.
This big boy is comfortable in the hand, making it easy to grip and pour - plus, it's very easy to clean.
The large fine mesh infuser basket is perfect for teas with any leaf size or those that contain small ingredients, such as spices.
GLASS TEAPOT & LID: HANDWASH ONLY
STRAINER: DISHWASHER SAFE
TEAPOT SIZE: 7" X 5.5" X 4.5" tall
STRAINER SIZE: 3.75" diameter X 2.5" deep
VOLUME: 24 oz (700 ml)
Strainer holds approximately 8 scoops of tea
with plenty of room for leaves to unfurl
$25.00
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
Somerville Flip Lid Teapot
As you inevitably forget you have hot-brewed tea, which happens to the best of us, the thick walls of glazed ceramic on this classic Western-style teapot will keep it steaming hot.
The deep metal infuser slips right into the teapot, providing ample room for high-quality tea leaves to unfurl and release their flavor.
Keep this one on your desk during the workday, and you'll be rewarded with hot tea (and a hand warmer) through all the distractions of the day job - one delicious brew in the morning and one in the afternoon.
CERAMIC TEAPOT: HANDWASH ONLY
STRAINER: DISHWASHER SAFE
TEAPOT SIZE: 7" X 4.75" X 4" tall
STRAINER SIZE: 2.75" diameter X 2.5" tall
VOLUME: 16 oz (475 ml)
Strainer holds approximately 6 scoops of tea
with plenty of room for leaves to unfurl
$32.00
Classic Crowd-Pleaser Teas
Here's a selection of our most popular teas - definite crowd pleasers. A bag of any one of these teas is sure to get that beginner you love into the steeping realm.
TEAWARE FOR BUSY DADS
There's a lot of tasks for pops to tackle today, so that morning beverage has to be fast and ready! These pieces will get that accomplished so dad can get out the door and on to the next mission.
White Peony
Bai Mu Dan
Tasting Notes:
chrysanthemum • honeycomb • linden flower
Abundant with fine silver tips and fresh new leaves, this White Peony is sweet and delicate with a silky texture. The golden cup yields bright, fruity white peaches and honeycomb flavors with a floral finish of linden and chrysanthemum flowers.
Ingredients: Camellia sinensis leaves. Caffeinated
Origin: Fujian, China
FOR AN 8 OUNCE SERVING:
Sample bag: $5.00
2 oz bag: $13.90
Golden Green
Tasting Notes:
sage • jasmine • lemon peel
Fruity, flowery, and herbaceous, this signature blend has it all and more - it's a complex, well-rounded, wildly flavorful beverage - a great intro to green tea. It also makes a refreshing iced tea that can be enjoyed year-round.
Ingredients: Camellia sinensis leaves, lemongrass, rooibos, orange peel, linden flowers, Mount Olympus flowers, lavender, & orange flavor. Caffeinated
MEM Tea Signature Blend
FOR AN 8 OUNCE SERVING:
Sample bag: $4.00
2 oz bag: $8.80
4 oz bag: $17.60
China Green Jade
Mao Jian
Tasting Notes:
alfalfa • collard greens • cashew
This mao jian (meaning "fur tips") boasts long, twisted, fuzzy emerald leaves that unfurl into a soft, buttery cup with a vegetal infusion. The golden liquor tastes of sweet sprouts and collard greens with a nutty finish. A stellar green tea.
Ingredients: Camellia sinensis leaves. Caffeinated
Origin: Hunan, China
FOR AN 8 OUNCE SERVING:
Sample bag: $4.00
2 oz bag: $8.80
4 oz bag: $17.60
Dragonwell
Long Jing
Tasting Notes:
sweet pea • alfalfa • roasted almond
This legendary tea consists of delicately roasted and folded leaves. The beautiful citron liquor is soft and fragrant with a creamy mouthfeel. The sweet vegetal brew boasts notes of sweet peas and alfalfa sprouts with a lingering nutty finish.
Ingredients: Camellia sinensis leaves. Caffeinated
Origin: Zhejiang, China
FOR AN 8 OUNCE SERVING:
Sample bag: $5.00
2 oz bag: $14.00
4 oz bag: $28.00
Iron Goddess
Tieguanyin
Tasting Notes:
nectarine • artichoke • chestnut
Named for its cultivar, Tieguanyin is one of the most popular styles of oolong in the world, whether it comes from China or Taiwan. This Chinese version is floral and fruity, with some nutty notes that result from the meticulous roasting process.
Ingredients: Camellia sinensis leaves. Caffeinated
Origin: Fujian, China
FOR AN 8 OUNCE SERVING:
Sample bag: $5.00
2 oz bag: $14.50
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
Blue Flower Earl Grey
Tasting Notes:
caramel • cedar • candied lemon
It's easy to see why this is one of our most popular teas - a Sri Lankan blend flavored with bergamot oil and garnished with blue cornflower petals produces a classic bold and sweet infusion with floral notes and heavy citrus flavors.
Ingredients: Camellia sinensis leaves, blue cornflower petals, & bergamot oil. Caffeinated
Origin: Sri Lanka
FOR AN 8 OUNCE SERVING:
Sample bag: $4.00
4 oz bag: $16.20
16 oz bag: $51.84
Ginger Lemon
Tasting Notes:
honey • citron • ginger
One of our more potent tisanes with sweet linden notes that accompany pungent ginger and lemon flavors - a certified classic. Ginger Lemon is great alone, but add some lemonade, and it will sing - it's also great as a cocktail/mocktail ingredient.
Ingredients: Ginger, linden flowers, lemongrass, & marigold flowers. Caffeine Free
MEM Tea Signature Blend
FOR AN 8 OUNCE SERVING:
Sample bag: $4.00
2 oz bag: $8.50
4 oz bag: $17.00
Tea Bags
Our pyramid teabags make for an easy transition from generic tea bags to loose leaf tea. Introduce the convenience of a tea bag with the full-flavors of loose leaf tea. AND they're compostable!
Premium Matcha from Marukyu Koyamaen
Does your Dad chug down some matcha every morning to get a healthy dose of energy? Our matchas from Marukyu Koyamaen are the real deal and any matcha drinker would be stoked to receive a tin of this green-gold!
GIFTS FOR INTERMEDIATES
Loose Leaf Tea Samplers & Collections
We offer several samplers and collections designed to allow a drinker to explore one specific style or category of tea - these are perfect gifts for those experienced enough to know which type of tea they like but maybe haven't quite figured out some of the finer details of that style of leaf.
Premium Matcha from Marukyu Koyamaen
Do you have a matcha lover in your life? Our matchas from Marukyu Koyamaen are the real deal and any matcha drinker would be stoked to receive a tin of this green-gold!
MARUKYU KOYAMAEN'S
Aoarashi Matcha
Tasting Notes:
baby spinach • cucumber • split pea
Light and smooth, this ceremonial grade matcha is easy to drink. Sweet flavors of fresh baby spinach and cucumber are finished with the creamy texture of split pea soup.
We source our matcha from Marukyu Koyamaen, a highly regarded tea grower, procurer, and tea blender whose private tea estate, located in the heart of Uji, Kyoto, has a rich history dating back to 1704. Koyamaen has strict quality control systems in place that target a wide variety of issues that can affect the quality, taste, and characteristics of their tea: Teas are kept fresh using a unique drying system that reduces moisture in the leaf to an incredibly low level which is verified by an infrared optical moisture meter. Since a vibrant color is essential to the matcha experience, a colorimeter is utilized to ensure that the matcha has a naturally vibrant hue. Finally, the particle size of the matcha is strictly controlled which ensures each particle is fine enough to deliver an easy-to-blend, smooth-tasting beverage.
Ingredients: Camellia sinensis leaves. Caffeinated
Origin: Uji, Japan
PREPARATION:
Sift 2 to 3 grams of powder into a bowl and whisk with 2 to 4 oz of 175°F water until frothy.
40 g Tin
$38.00
MARUKYU KOYAMAEN'S
Gabaron Matcha
Tasting Notes:
nori • wheat grass • unsweetened cocoa
This ceremonial grade matcha is soft and smooth with deep vegetal notes of nori and wheat grass with a bittersweet finish reminiscent of unsweetened cocoa. Special processing gives it an additional boost of GABA, the neuro - inhibitor of stress and anxiety.
We source our matcha from Marukyu Koyamaen, a highly regarded tea grower, procurer, and tea blender whose private tea estate, located in the heart of Uji, Kyoto, has a rich history dating back to 1704. Koyamaen has strict quality control systems in place that target a wide variety of issues that can affect the quality, taste, and characteristics of their tea: Teas are kept fresh using a unique drying system that reduces moisture in the leaf to an incredibly low level which is verified by an infrared optical moisture meter. Since a vibrant color is essential to the matcha experience, a colorimeter is utilized to ensure that the matcha has a naturally vibrant hue. Finally, the particle size of the matcha is strictly controlled which ensures each particle is fine enough to deliver an easy-to-blend, smooth-tasting beverage.
Ingredients: Camellia sinensis leaves. Caffeinated
Origin: Uji, Japan
PREPARATION:
Sift 2 to 3 grams of powder into a bowl and whisk with 2 to 4 oz of 175°F water until frothy.
40 g Tin
$50.00
MARUKYU KOYAMAEN'S
Isuzu Matcha
Tasting Notes:
fresh grass • citrus • spring greens
This ceremonial grade matcha is bright and creamy with notes of fresh grass, citrus and sweet spring greens. Whisked in the traditional style, this Matcha is soft and round with a bright vegetal finish. An invigorating start to your daily routine.
We source our matcha from Marukyu Koyamaen, a highly regarded tea grower, procurer, and tea blender whose private tea estate, located in the heart of Uji, Kyoto, has a rich history dating back to 1704. Koyamaen has strict quality control systems in place that target a wide variety of issues that can affect the quality, taste, and characteristics of their tea: Teas are kept fresh using a unique drying system that reduces moisture in the leaf to an incredibly low level which is verified by an infrared optical moisture meter. Since a vibrant color is essential to the matcha experience, a colorimeter is utilized to ensure that the matcha has a naturally vibrant hue. Finally, the particle size of the matcha is strictly controlled which ensures each particle is fine enough to deliver an easy-to-blend, smooth-tasting beverage.
Ingredients: Camellia sinensis leaves. Caffeinated
Origin: Uji, Japan
PREPARATION:
Sift 2 to 3 grams of powder into a bowl and whisk with 2 to 4 oz of 175°F water until frothy.
40 g Tin
$44.00
MARUKYU KOYAMAEN'S
Kinrin Matcha
Tasting Notes:
citron • buttered spinach • sweet pea
Kinrin is one of our higher grades of ceremonial matcha. Whisked in the traditional style, this matcha becomes light and fluffy, with flavors of citrus, buttered spinach and sweet peas. A softer, creamier version of Isuzu, with lingering sweetness and complexity.
We source our matcha from Marukyu Koyamaen, a highly regarded tea grower, procurer, and tea blender whose private tea estate, located in the heart of Uji, Kyoto, has a rich history dating back to 1704. Koyamaen has strict quality control systems in place that target a wide variety of issues that can affect the quality, taste, and characteristics of their tea: Teas are kept fresh using a unique drying system that reduces moisture in the leaf to an incredibly low level which is verified by an infrared optical moisture meter. Since a vibrant color is essential to the matcha experience, a colorimeter is utilized to ensure that the matcha has a naturally vibrant hue. Finally, the particle size of the matcha is strictly controlled which ensures each particle is fine enough to deliver an easy-to-blend, smooth-tasting beverage.
Ingredients: Camellia sinensis leaves. Caffeinated
Origin: Uji, Japan
PREPARATION:
Sift 2 to 3 grams of powder into a bowl and whisk with 2 to 4 oz of 175°F water until frothy.
20 g Tin
$46.00
MARUKYU KOYAMAEN'S
Unkaku Matcha
Tasting Notes:
broccoli rabe • white bean • miso
Our highest-grade ceremonial matcha boasts deep umami flavors of roasted broccoli rabe and white miso paste. Unkaku is a thicker, creamier version of our Yugen Matcha. Soft, round and savory.
We source our matcha from Marukyu Koyamaen, a highly regarded tea grower, procurer, and tea blender whose private tea estate, located in the heart of Uji, Kyoto, has a rich history dating back to 1704. Koyamaen has strict quality control systems in place that target a wide variety of issues that can affect the quality, taste, and characteristics of their tea: Teas are kept fresh using a unique drying system that reduces moisture in the leaf to an incredibly low level which is verified by an infrared optical moisture meter. Since a vibrant color is essential to the matcha experience, a colorimeter is utilized to ensure that the matcha has a naturally vibrant hue. Finally, the particle size of the matcha is strictly controlled which ensures each particle is fine enough to deliver an easy-to-blend, smooth-tasting beverage.
Ingredients: Camellia sinensis leaves. Caffeinated
Origin: Uji, Japan
PREPARATION:
Sift 2 to 3 grams of powder into a bowl and whisk with 2 to 4 oz of 175°F water until frothy.
20 g Tin
$52.00
MARUKYU KOYAMAEN'S
Yugen Matcha
Tasting Notes:
broccoli • asparagus • white bean
Rich and creamy, this ceremonial grade matcha boasts deep vegetal flavors of steamed broccoli and asparagus rounded out with the silken texture of cooked white beans. A luscious sweet and savory experience reminiscent of Gyokuro.
We source our matcha from Marukyu Koyamaen, a highly regarded tea grower, procurer, and tea blender whose private tea estate, located in the heart of Uji, Kyoto, has a rich history dating back to 1704. Koyamaen has strict quality control systems in place that target a wide variety of issues that can affect the quality, taste, and characteristics of their tea: Teas are kept fresh using a unique drying system that reduces moisture in the leaf to an incredibly low level which is verified by an infrared optical moisture meter. Since a vibrant color is essential to the matcha experience, a colorimeter is utilized to ensure that the matcha has a naturally vibrant hue. Finally, the particle size of the matcha is strictly controlled which ensures each particle is fine enough to deliver an easy-to-blend, smooth-tasting beverage.
Ingredients: Camellia sinensis leaves. Caffeinated
Origin: Uji, Japan
PREPARATION:
Sift 2 to 3 grams of powder into a bowl and whisk with 2 to 4 oz of 175°F water until frothy.
40 g Tin
$50.00
MARUKYU KOYAMAEN'S
Wako Matcha
Tasting Notes:
toasted seaweed • buckwheat • cocoa
This ceremonial grade matcha is soft and round with deep notes of chocolate, toasted grain and seaweed. If you like Gabaron, you’ll love this matcha powder.
We source our matcha from Marukyu Koyamaen, a highly regarded tea grower, procurer, and tea blender whose private tea estate, located in the heart of Uji, Kyoto, has a rich history dating back to 1704. Koyamaen has strict quality control systems in place that target a wide variety of issues that can affect the quality, taste, and characteristics of their tea: Teas are kept fresh using a unique drying system that reduces moisture in the leaf to an incredibly low level which is verified by an infrared optical moisture meter. Since a vibrant color is essential to the matcha experience, a colorimeter is utilized to ensure that the matcha has a naturally vibrant hue. Finally, the particle size of the matcha is strictly controlled which ensures each particle is fine enough to deliver an easy-to-blend, smooth-tasting beverage.
Ingredients: Camellia sinensis leaves. Caffeinated
Origin: Uji, Japan
PREPARATION:
Sift 2 to 3 grams of powder into a bowl and whisk with 2 to 4 oz of 175°F water until frothy.
20 g Tin
$44.00
MARUKYU KOYAMAEN'S
Matcha:
Premium
Tasting Notes:
soft • grassy • vegetal
Made from a premium grade Japanese green tea powder, this Matcha is soft and smooth with deep grassy and vegetal notes. This Matcha is assertive enough for lattes but smooth enough to drink on its own. Makes a great tasting beverage with or without milk.
We source our matcha from Marukyu Koyamaen, a highly regarded tea grower, procurer, and tea blender whose private tea estate, located in the heart of Uji, Kyoto, has a rich history dating back to 1704. Koyamaen has strict quality control systems in place that target a wide variety of issues that can affect the quality, taste, and characteristics of their tea: Teas are kept fresh using a unique drying system that reduces moisture in the leaf to an incredibly low level which is verified by an infrared optical moisture meter. Since a vibrant color is essential to the matcha experience, a colorimeter is utilized to ensure that the matcha has a naturally vibrant hue. Finally, the particle size of the matcha is strictly controlled which ensures each particle is fine enough to deliver an easy-to-blend, smooth-tasting beverage.
Ingredients: Camellia sinensis leaves. Caffeinated
Origin: Kyoto, Japan
PREPARATION:
Sift 2 to 3 grams of powder into a bowl and whisk with 2 to 4 oz of 175°F water until frothy.
2 oz bag: $24.00
Premium & Artisanal Teas
Teas for those who know what they like already and know what the investment in great tea means: pure happiness.
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
Gyokuro
Tasting Notes:
broth • edamame • collard greens
The deep-green, shade-grown, specially processed leaves of this Gyokuro ("jade dew") brew into a rich infusion with a brothy mouthfeel, savory vegetal flavors and umami, and a lingering, natural sweetness that will have you salivating.
Ingredients: Camellia sinensis leaves. Caffeinated
Origin: Shizuoka, Japan
FOR AN 8 OUNCE SERVING:
Sample bag: $6.00
2 oz bag: $24.10
4 oz bag: $48.20
Golden Peony
Pre Qing Ming
Tasting Notes:
apricot nectar • honey • orchid
The Jin Mudan oolong cultivar has been painstakingly transplanted, cultivated, and processed into this early spring black tea. The juicy, golden liquor boasts flavors of stone fruit and honey, then finishes with a heady floral bouquet.
Ingredients: Camellia sinensis leaves. Caffeinated
Origin: Hunan, China
FOR AN 8 OUNCE SERVING:
Sample bag: $5.00
2 oz bag: $18.30
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
Ali Shan
Tasting Notes:
magnolia • endive • macadamia
This high grown Taiwanese oolong hails from the famed peaks of Ali Shan in central Taiwan. The creamy golden liquor is bright and lively, with a thick floral aroma of magnolia and lily; crisp vegetal note and a soft lingering finish of macadamia nuts.
Ingredients: Camellia sinensis leaves. Caffeinated
Origin: Taiwan
FOR AN 8 OUNCE SERVING:
Sample bag: $6.00
2 oz bag: $23.00
Wild Old Tree
Tasting Notes:
apricot • pear nectar • mango
Wildly fruity in fragrance and flavor, this rare black tea from an unadulterated forest in the mountains of Yunnan, where it's harvested in its natural setting, has a fragrant tawny liquor that evokes pleasant, youthful memories of fruit punch and fruit cocktails.
Ingredients: Camellia sinensis leaves. Caffeinated
Origin: Yunnan, China
FOR AN 8 OUNCE SERVING:
Sample bag: $5.00
2 oz bag: $18.70
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
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
Tiger's Paw
Shu Pu-Erh Bingcha
Tasting Notes:
burnt caramel • pine • sundried forest floor
Our first collaboration with pu-erh tea producers in Yunnan has resulted in a line of custom tea cakes, made to our delicious specifications.
This shu or "ripe" bingcha is large and distinctive, like the animal that adorns it. Rich and flavorful, our Tiger’s Paw pu-erh is earthy and complex. Recently fermented from raw material from Menghai County, the result is soft and sweet, with piney aromatics, and notes of burnt sugar, camphor and peat.
Ingredients: Camellia sinensis leaves. Caffeinated
Origin: Yunnan, China
357g/bingcha
FOR AN 8 OUNCE SERVING:
Rinse with boiling water for 5-10 seconds before steeping.
For multiple steeps, start at 1 minute and gradually
increase time with each steep
Bingcha: $78.00
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