TURKEY DAY: TEAS FOR MEAL PREP | MEAL TIME TEAS | TEAS FOR THE POST-MEAL COMA
FALL FAVORITES
A crispy chill in the air, leaves piled in the lawn, pumpkin seeds in the oven, logs burning in the fireplace, and MEM steeping in your favorite teapot - sounds like fall to us.
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
Spicy Chai
Tasting Notes:
ginger • clove • peppercorn
The high ratio of spices in this tea creates a very flavorful and complex MEM blend —sweet and peppery flavors harmonize to create a robust infusion that heightens the heat and spice. Add milk and sugar for an even better experience.
Ingredients: Camellia sinensis leaves, ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, nutmeg, & peppercorns. Caffeinated
MEM Tea Signature Blend
FOR AN 8 OUNCE SERVING:
Sample bag: $4.00
4 oz bag: $14.40
16 oz bag: $46.08
Herbal Chai
Tasting Notes:
ginger • vanilla • cinnamon
Designed to have authentic chai flavors, as you'd get from a street vendor in India - and with rooibos as its base - this caffeine-free herbal blend is a delicious medley of herbs and spices that mimics our more popular signature chai blends.
Ingredients: Rooibos, ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, & cloves. Caffeine Free
MEM Tea Signature Blend
FOR AN 8 OUNCE SERVING:
Sample bag: $4.00
4 oz bag: $13.40
16 oz bag: $42.88
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Jasmine
Yin Hao
Tasting Notes:
endive • gardenia • squash blossom
With premium quality leaves scented with jasmine flowers, Yin Hao makes a fragrant, delicate cup with a jasmine aroma and vegetal flavors such as squash blossom and the mild bitterness of endive. This is a well-balanced and easily enjoyed green tea.
Ingredients: Camellia sinensis leaves and jasmine scent. Caffeinated
Origin: Fujian, China
FOR AN 8 OUNCE SERVING:
Sample bag: $4.00
2 oz bag: $10.60
4 oz bag: $21.20
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
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
Phoenix Single Trunk
Tasting Notes:
honeycomb • lychee • cacao
This Classic Dancong is heavy in oxidation, providing a rich amber liquor with honey sweetness, flowery aroma, and earthy fruity flavors of lychee and cacao shells. A great afternoon treat.
Ingredients: Camellia sinensis leaves. Caffeinated
Origin: Guangdong, China
FOR AN 8 OUNCE SERVING:
Sample bag: $6.00
2 oz. bag: $24.50
Licorice Blend
Tasting Notes:
licorice • vanilla • cinnamon
Created by customer demand, this delicious blend of botanicals brings out the strong flavors of Chinese licorice root, accented with cinnamon and vanilla notes. This well-rounded cup is a nice addition to our line-up.
Ingredients: Licorice, cinnamon, rooibos, vanilla pieces, vanilla flavor, ginger, & cardamom. 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
TEAS FOR MEAL PREP
There's so much to do to get that big meal ready - these teas will help you focus, give you energy, and keep you sane right to meal time! Treat yourself to something nice while you work.
Duchess Grey
Tasting Notes:
orange peel • vanilla bean • rose
Rose petals and lavender decorate the already soothing and fragrant flavors created by the Ceylon, bergamot oil, and vanilla base. This infusion is a balanced brew with a sweet floral finish. Treat yourself like royalty with this tasty cup!
Ingredients: Camellia sinensis leaves, rose petals, lavender, bergamot oil, & natural vanilla flavoring. Caffeinated
MEM Tea Signature Blend
FOR AN 8 OUNCE SERVING:
Sample bag: $4.00
2 oz bag: $10.90
4 oz bag: $21.80
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
Umber Leaf
GABA
Tasting Notes:
muscatel • amaretto • green apple
Special processing makes this medium oxidized oolong high in GABA, the stress reducing neurotransmitter. The golden liquor is lively and complex, with notes of tart green apples and a sweet nutty finish.
Ingredients: Camellia sinensis leaves. Caffeinated
Origin: Taiwan
FOR AN 8 OUNCE SERVING:
Sample bag: $5.00
2 oz bag: $14.50
Sencha
Nanmei
Tasting Notes:
bok choy • nori • edamame
Produced under the volcanic cloud cover of Sakurajima, this single origin sencha retains qualities of shaded varietals. Rich and brothy, it has sweet vegetal flavors and a savory umami finish.
Ingredients: Camellia sinensis leaves. Caffeinated
Origin: Japan
FOR AN 8 OUNCE SERVING:
Sample bag: $5.00
2 oz bag: $18.00
OR A HEARTY LATTE?
These are our favorite tea lattes, but you can learn to make any tea into a latte here.
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
Chai Cascarilla
Tasting Notes:
cacao • vanilla • black cherry
A sweeter, creamier version of a classic Indian chai, this blend of roasted cacao bean husks and an exotic mix of carefully sourced spices creates an infusion with a highly pleasing texture with ripe sugarplum and cherry overtones. Best served with milk and sugar.
Ingredients: Cacao shells, camellia sinensis leaves, rooibos, cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, vanilla pieces, cloves, & vanilla flavor. Caffeinated
MEM Tea Signature Blend
FOR AN 8 OUNCE SERVING:
Sample bag: $4.00
4 oz bag: $12.60
16 oz bag: $40.32
Cocoa Mint
Tasting Notes:
peppermint • vanilla • milk chocolate
If you're looking for an after-dinner treat, try this bright and lively blend of stimulating peppermint and a balanced addition of cocoa shells and nibs. It yields a smooth, fragrant, and comforting cup - something sweet and decadent.
Ingredients: Cacao shells and nibs, peppermint, & rooibos. Caffeine Free
MEM Tea Signature Blend
FOR AN 8 OUNCE SERVING:
Sample bag: $4.00
2 oz bag: $7.10
4 oz bag: $14.20
Dark Energy
Herbal Coffee
Tasting Notes:
chicory • cardamom • molasses
A caffeine-free signature blend of various botanicals, producing a dark and rich cup with a bittersweet flavor meant to mimic that daily dose of black gold. Much like a traditional cup of coffee, it takes milk or cream and sugar exceptionally well.
Ingredients: Chicory root, cacao shells, dandelion root, licorice root, & cardamom. Caffeine Free
MEM Tea Signature Blend
FOR AN 8 OUNCE SERVING:
Sample bag: $4.00
4 oz bag: $16.20
16 oz bag: $51.84
MEAL TIME TEAS
These leaves will pair well with all your favorite Turkey Day plates: mac 'n' cheese, stuffing, turkey, yams, roasted carrots. You're sure to find a winning combo with one of these - no need for booze just yet.
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
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
Yunnan
Dian Hong
Tasting Notes:
bran • walnut • black currant
Dian Hong or "Yunnan red" tea is a staple for many Chinese Black tea drinkers. This tangy bronze infusion is soft and smooth with very little astringency. The cup boasts notes of dried fruit, nuts and a mild smokey finish.
Ingredients: Camellia sinensis leaves. Caffeinated
Origin: Yunnan, China
FOR AN 8 OUNCE SERVING:
Sample bag: $4.00
4 oz bag: $16.40
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: $18.00
TEAS FOR THE POST-MEAL COMA
Ugh, stuffed to the brim. It's time to take it easy and take a litte nap. Any of these cups are sure to turn on relaxation mode so you can enjoy the rest of the evening with your friends & fam.
Dark Energy
Herbal Coffee
Tasting Notes:
chicory • cardamom • molasses
A caffeine-free signature blend of various botanicals, producing a dark and rich cup with a bittersweet flavor meant to mimic that daily dose of black gold. Much like a traditional cup of coffee, it takes milk or cream and sugar exceptionally well.
Ingredients: Chicory root, cacao shells, dandelion root, licorice root, & cardamom. Caffeine Free
MEM Tea Signature Blend
FOR AN 8 OUNCE SERVING:
Sample bag: $4.00
4 oz bag: $16.20
16 oz bag: $51.84
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
Peppermint
Tasting Notes:
chive • eucalyptus • menthol
A bright, stimulating, and refreshing organic herbal tea comprised of carefully sourced American-grown peppermint leaves with subtle, complex-tasting notes - but in terms of flavor, the name says it all. It's a cup full of fresh and clean herbal tea.
Ingredients: Peppermint. Caffeine Free
Origin: Oregon, USA
FOR AN 8 OUNCE SERVING:
Sample bag: $4.00
2 oz bag: $8.20
4 oz bag: $16.40
Mediterranean Mint
Tasting Notes:
sweet mint • oregano • sage
Carefully sourced Greek mint leaves with a lively aroma and an infusion with a buttery mouthfeel. This bright, soft brew finishes with savory, herbaceous notes. Not to boast, but this delicious tisane puts other mints to shame.
Ingredients: Mint leaves. Caffeine Free
Origin: Greece
FOR AN 8 OUNCE SERVING:
Sample bag: $4.00
2 oz bag: $6.50
4 oz bag: $13.00
White Peach
Tasting Notes:
honeycomb • rose • nectarine
This pretty Bai Mu Dan from Fujian is artfully adorned with dried peaches and pink rosebuds. The result is sweet and juicy, with flavors of honeycomb, roses, and nectarines. The fragrance will remind you of rocking on the front porch during the summer.
Ingredients: Camellia sinensis leaves, dried peach, acidifier (citric acid), flavoring, & rose petals. Caffeinated
Origin: Fujian, China
FOR AN 8 OUNCE SERVING:
Sample bag: $5.00
2 oz bag: $12.40
Ginger Peach
Tasting Notes:
ginger • dried peach • brandy
Smoothly sweet peach-flavored black tea is artfully mixed with spicy ginger and marigold flowers to create a mouth-watering liquor. This signature MEM blend can be a delicious summertime iced tea with a classic flavor combination.
Ingredients: Camellia sinensis leaves, ginger, marigold flowers, & peach flavor. Caffeinated
MEM Tea Signature Blend
FOR AN 8 OUNCE SERVING:
Sample bag: $4.00
2 oz bag: $8.20
4 oz bag: $16.40
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
Hojicha
Tasting Notes:
hickory • buckwheat • roasted peanut
The sweet green stems of the tea plant are dried and cooked in unique drum roasters, giving this infusion a deep amber liquor with a smoked hickory aroma, buckwheat sweetness, and a lingering finish reminiscent of toasted peanut skins.
Ingredients: Camellia sinensis leaves. Caffeinated
Origin: Shizuoka, Japan
FOR AN 8 OUNCE SERVING:
Sample bag: $5.00
2 oz bag: $12.40
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