TEAS FOR THE CAULDRON
Simmer and stir, ready the pot, these are teas can be resteeped, a lot.
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
Apple Berry
Tasting Notes:
elderberry • cinnamon • cider
A classic MEM herbal - it's a chamomile-forward, spiced blend: deliciously complex with deep elderberry fruitiness, accented with floral flavors, and with a mild mulled apple cider vibe. Perfect for those obsessed with fall.
Ingredients: Apple pieces, elderberries, chamomile flowers, cinnamon, & stevia leaf. Caffeine Free
MEM Tea Signature Blend
FOR AN 8 OUNCE SERVING:
Sample bag: $4.00
2 oz bag: $7.20
4 oz bag: $14.40
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
Emerald Dew
Shan Lin Xi
Tasting Notes:
gardenia • bartlett pear • watercress
This “green” oolong is from the famed Taiwanese mountain Shan Lin Xi. The vibrant liquor is thick and complex, with sweet floral aromas fruity flavors and a crisp vegetal finish. A complete tea experience.
Ingredients: Camellia sinensis leaves. Caffeinated
Origin: Taiwan
FOR AN 8 OUNCE SERVING:
Sample bag: $6.00
2 oz bag: $27.50
Fuzzy Forager
Shu Pu-Erh Bingcha
Tasting Notes:
peat • dried mushrooms • camphor
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 petite and playful, like the animal that adorns it. Mild and fragrant, our Fuzzy Forager pu-erh is soft and smooth. Recently fermented from raw material from Menghai County, the umber liquor is lively and dynamic, with notes of mushroom and sweet pine sap.
Ingredients: Camellia sinensis leaves. Caffeinated
Origin: Yunnan, China
100g/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: $38.00
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
Mogwai Mini Sheng
Dragon Ball
Tasting Notes:
artichoke • sorrel • amaranth
These single-serving, sheng pu-erh spheres, from the small town of Xigui in China, have a light liquor that begins sweet and vegetal, then leans into sour fruit and herby notes. A traditional "dragon ball" shape with classic Xigui sweetness!
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: $4.00
12 Tuochas: $12.00
Yuan Sheng Bingcha
2005
Tasting Notes:
grape • chrysanthemum • sweet hay
For a tea cake that's aged 20 years, this fruity and floral bingcha retains a sweet grape and chrysanthemum flavor and low astringency. Taste the relatively light oxidation and fermentation through a series of short steeps, gong-fu style!
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: $57.00
High Mountain GABA
Too many creepy movies, heart is racing, what's that?!? Oh, just a coat rack. I need some GABA to calm my nerves and ease my mind! GABA is the central nervous system's primary inhibitory neurotransmitter, which acts like a brake system to slow down nerve activity and produce a calming effect.
TEAS FOR OUIJA NIGHT
Gather friends, family, and grinning ghouls, light the candles, and ready the handbook of the dead.
These are the teas best served for a spell or a group - perfect for a spooky spread.
Anji Bai Cha
Tasting Notes:
honeysuckle • macadamia • alfalfa
A rich and creamy cup steeped from the famed pale green tea leaves from Anji township in Zhejiang, China - Anji Bai Cha, which is low in chlorophyll but high in amino acids, produces a sweet, floral, and nutty brew. A true delight.
Ingredients: Camellia sinensis leaves. Caffeinated
Origin: Zhejiang, China
FOR AN 8 OUNCE SERVING:
Sample bag: $5.00
2 oz bag: $19.50
Crimson Berry
Tasting Notes:
hibiscus • sour cherry • cranberry
Deep red in color, this infusion is a harmonious blend of flowers, fruits, and rooibos ("red bush" in Afrikaans) that is both sweet and sour, making this a bright and refreshing signature blend. A perfect choice for hot or iced tea and kids love it!
Ingredients: Hibiscus, currant, rosehips, elderberry, cranberry, rooibos, & natural flavor. Caffeine Free
MEM Tea Signature Blend
FOR AN 8 OUNCE SERVING:
Sample bag: $4.00
2 oz bag: $9.60
4 oz bag: $19.20
16 oz bag: $61.44
Dark Fragrance
Shan Lin Xi
Tasting Notes:
lily • honeycomb • cacao
This highly oxidized oolong is grown in the clouded peaks of Shan Lin Xi. The amber liquor boasts a thick floral aroma of lilies and orchids, with sweet flavors of raw honey and baking chocolate.
Ingredients: Camellia sinensis leaves. Caffeinated
Origin: Taiwan
FOR AN 8 OUNCE SERVING:
Sample bag: $5.00
2 oz bag: $20.00
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
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
Himalayan Honey
Tasting Notes:
nasturtium • shishito • honeysuckle
This first flush “green” tea from Nepal was carefully picked and sorted. Light rolling with little rest before drying gives the leaves their green hue and light vegetal flavor with spicy notes of coriander and nasturtium with a sweet floral finish.
Ingredients: Camellia sinensis leaves. Caffeinated
Origin: Nepal
FOR AN 8 OUNCE SERVING:
Sample bag: $6.00
2 oz bag: $22.60
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
Peaflower Blossom
Tasting Notes:
jasmine • lemongrass • elderberry
Though it's blended with green tea, this is a brilliant blue/indigo infusion with strong floral and citrus notes. Pour it over ice and squeeze in some citrus to watch that blue magically turn into a refreshing deep-violet beverage.
Ingredients: Peaflowers, lemongrass, camellia sinensis leaves, jasmine petals, & elderberry. Caffeinated
MEM Tea Signature Blend
FOR AN 8 OUNCE SERVING:
Sample bag: $4.00
2 oz bag: $9.40
4 oz bag: $18.80
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
Raspberry
Tasting Notes:
raspberry • black cherry • lemon
Sweet and fragrant, this blend starts with a bright, brisk Ceylon black tea bursting with ripe raspberries. The result is sweet and fruity with a tart, citrus finish. It is excellent over ice as a refreshing black iced tea.
Ingredients: Camellia sinensis leaves, dried raspberries, natural flavoring, & safflower petals. Caffeinated
MEM Tea Signature Blend
FOR AN 8 OUNCE SERVING:
Sample bag: $4.00
2 oz bag: $11.80
4 oz bag: $23.60
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
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
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
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
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
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
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