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.
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
Earl Grey
Extra Bergamot
Tasting Notes:
malt • bergamot • orange zest
A bold, citrusy Earl Grey comprised of heavy bodied Assam Indian tea infused with bright, fragrant essential bergamot oil. The infusion is intensely aromatic, with citrus notes that coat the palate.
Ingredients: Camellia sinensis leaves & bergamot oil. Caffeinated
MEM Tea Signature Blend
FOR AN 8 OUNCE SERVING:
Sample bag: $4.00
4 oz bag: $20.40
16 oz bag: $65.28
Assam
Chardwar Estate
Tasting Notes:
orange peel • whole wheat toast • oak
Grown on the banks of the Brahmaputra River, this organic, bright, and crisp breakfast-style tea is citrusy-smooth with rich layers of whole-grain notes and a sweetly woody finish - reminiscent of lounging outside a bakery.
Ingredients: Camellia sinensis leaves. Caffeinated
Origin: Assam, India
FOR AN 8 OUNCE SERVING:
Sample bag: $4.00
4 oz bag: $14.00
16 oz bag: $44.80
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
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
Dark
Wuyi
Tasting Notes:
orchid • bartlett pear • tobacco
Yancha ("rock oolong") has a complex, fruity, floral character with a distinct minerality introduced by the sheer rock cliffs of the Wuyi Mountains, where it grows in the morning shade. This one finishes with a delicious, sweet tobacco note.
Ingredients: Camellia sinensis leaves. Caffeinated
Origin: Fujian, China
FOR AN 8 OUNCE SERVING:
Sample bag: $5.00
2 oz bag: $14.10
China Breakfast
Tasting Notes:
bran • toasted walnut • rose
Rich and velvety, this low-astringency Chinese black tea yields a creamy, heavy-bodied liquor with fragrant notes of bran and toasted nuts with a slightly floral finish. It's a hearty start to the day, either with milk and sugar or without.
Ingredients: Camellia sinensis leaves. Caffeinated
Origin: Fujian, China
FOR AN 8 OUNCE SERVING:
Sample bag: $4.00
2 oz bag: $14.50
4 oz bag: $29.00
Wakoucha
Tasting Notes:
blackberry • burnt sugar • brandy
This lot of Wakoucha ("Japanese Red Tea") is a blend of consecutive lots produced from the Yabukita cultivar. The aging contributes to the bright fruity flavors and aromas of juicy blackberries, burnt sugar, and brandy, with a soft raisin-like finish.
Ingredients: Camellia sinensis leaves. Caffeinated
Origin: Shizuoka, Japan
FOR AN 8 OUNCE SERVING:
Sample bag: $5.00
2 oz bag: $17.60
4 oz bag: $35.20
Tong Mu
Lapsang Souchong
Tasting Notes:
sweet pine • scotch • applewood
This Lapsang from the town of Tong Mu is like no other and has been unavailable to Westerners until now. Their unique smoking process over sweet pine chips gives it a delicate piney aroma and flavors of scotch and applewood.
Ingredients: Camellia sinensis leaves. Caffeinated
Origin: Fujian, China
FOR AN 8 OUNCE SERVING:
Sample bag: $6.00
2 oz bag: $22.10
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
Bergamot Oolong
Tasting Notes:
lilac • limoncello • verbena
Typical Earl Greys are made with a black tea and bergamot oil, but not this one — a rolled Taiwanese oolong garnished with twists of sweet and aromatic bergamot peel. Taste the flavors as they unfurl steep to steep, from heady floral flavors to a creamy lemon liquor with a bright herbaceous finish.
Ingredients: Camellia sinensis leaves & bergamot peel. Caffeinated
Origin: Taiwan
FOR AN 8 OUNCE SERVING:
Sample bag: $5.00
2 oz bag: $15.80
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
Lapsang Souchong
This tea has spent generations on the porch being held by fathers and grandfathers alike, sitting in a rocking chair, while watching the kids play in the yard. A true classic brew for men who watch over their families.
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.
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
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
FORLIFE
Brew-In-Mug Infuser
with Lid
This large stainless steel in-mug infuser from FORLIFE features tiny 0.3 mm holes and a large silicone rimmed lid which doubles as a coaster. When inserted into a mug this infuser has enough depth and space to brew a perfect mug. Available in black, white, turquoise, or red.
DISHWASHER SAFE
SIZE: 4.5" X 3.75" X 3.25" tall
Holds approximately 8 scoops of tea
with plenty of room for leaves to unfurl
$27.00
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
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
Cold Brew Bottle
This space saving cold brew tea infuser doubles as a handsome decanter that will complement any table setting. Cold brewed tea can be accomplished in your refrigerator overnight. The result is complex and flavorful without any astringency.
HANDWASH ONLY
SIZE: 3.25" diameter X 12" tall
VOLUME: 25 oz (740 ml)
$30.00
Zen Tea Caddy
House and display your precious tea without worry. This dignified ceramic tea caddy is a stately addition to any tea shelf. The substantial construction and airtight design keeps product from light and heat. Utilitarian yet decorative in any setting.
HANDWASH ONLY
SIZE: 3.5" diameter X 3.25" tall
$18.00
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!
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
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
MARUKYU KOYAMAEN'S
Matcha:
Culinary
Tasting Notes:
bright • grassy • bitter greens
This culinary grade Japanese green tea powder is bright and grassy with a pleasant astringency that shines through a variety of sweeteners and dairy products. Great for lattes, baked goods and ice cream production, this Matcha is versatile and great for everyday use.
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.
4 oz bag: $28.00
Cream Matcha Set
Includes a 16 ounce ceramic tea bowl (chawan), a bamboo whisk (chasen) and bamboo tea scoop (chashaku) - all the essential tools needed for your very own tea ceremony. The spouted bowl is attractive and useful for sharing or matcha latte preparation.
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