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Our extensive list of teas are certified organic and fair-trade certified. 

We are serious about our teas.

We purchase our teas ONLY from Davidson's Organic Teas. This purveyor produces only the highest quality tea. Davidson's Organic Teas are a direct-from-garden source that solely employs small tea producers and disenfranchised farmers worldwide, paying them fair wages to perform organic methods of bio-dynamic farming. They aim to share the  joy of multi-diverse tea culture and experiences to promote organic and regenerative agriculture.

 

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Black Tea

Black Tea

Black Teas

BLACK TEA is a true tea that comes from the Camellia sinensis plant. Black tea leaves are allowed to fully oxidize before being processed and dried, which makes the leaves dark brown and gives the tea its signature flavor profile. Black teas tend to be bold and brisk, and they are often described as astringent. 

Earl Grey (Decaf Available) This trendy style of black tea has been around for centuries, thought to have been created for the Second Earl of Grey in the 1800s; this citrusy tea is sure to make you feel like royalty! This is a full-bodied black tea that beautifully complements the natural oil of bergamot that has been added to its leaves. When steeped, this well-balanced tea exhibits vibrant citrus undertones and floral top notes with a gorgeous coppery hue. The caffeinated nature of the tea will give you a surge of clean energy to help you take on the day. 

English Breakfast Despite its name, English breakfast tea supposedly originated in America. In fact, it is only called English Breakfast tea because of how well it complements a traditional, hearty English-style breakfast. This tea exhibits smoky, earthy undertones, followed by a natural sweetness. When steeped, this tea produces rich, caffeinated black tea extract with a captivating mahogany-colored tint. 

Singell Darjeeling Sourced from the Singell Tea Farm, which is located within the Darjeeling region of India, this full-bodied black tea exhibits honey-like undertones and a natural bitterness that will keep you wanting more. When steeped, this tea produces rich, caffeinated black tea extract with a captivating golden-colored hue. 

Assam Banaspaty Sourced from the Banaspaty tea estate that is located within the Assam region of India, this full-bodied black tea has a magnificent malty finish. When steeped, this tea exhibits earthy undertones with a captivating mahogany-colored tint.                        

Dunsandle Nilgiri Sourced from the Dunsandle Tea Estate in Nilgiri, India, this full-bodied black tea has a complex, layered flavor that holds the essence of the Nilgiri Mountains. Once steeped, this bold tea exhibits malty undertones with subtle floral and fruity notes speckled throughout with a captivating mahogany-colored tint. As a delightfully strong, robust, and flavorful black tea, it is a favorite on our owner’s beverage menu!

Irish Breakfast Sourced from family tea gardens in the Assam region of India and Sri Lanka, this black tea is viewed as stronger than English breakfast tea. The blend consists of both Ceylon and Assam varieties of black tea, offering the perfect amounts of caffeine and flavor. Once steeped, this bold tea exhibits a smoky, malty flavor profile followed by a natural bitterness with a captivating mahogany-colored tint. Despite its name, Irish breakfast tea is often enjoyed throughout the day in Ireland. 

Christmas Sourced from family tea gardens in the Darjeeling and Assam regions of India, this full-bodied tea complements all of its delicious organic add-ins. This tea blend is filled with flavorful cinnamon, orange peel, peppermint, cloves, rosehips, nutmeg, and hibiscus. Once steeped, this bold black tea exhibits sweet, fruity undertones with a spicy cinnamon aftertaste and a pretty amber-colored hue. It’s a cozy, comforting tea perfect during a cold wintery morning or any other time of the year. 

Classic Chai Sourced from family tea gardens in the Darjeeling and Assam regions of India, this malty black tea pairs well with the robust spices that are mixed in with its leaves. Once steeped, this well-balanced chai tea exhibits flavors from each of its organic add-ins, including cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, and orange peel with a beautiful auburn hue. All of these flavorsome spices are sourced from Sri Lanka and harvested for your enjoyment! Through these strategically sourced ingredients, this tea offers a strong, sweet, and spicy take on this classic hot beverage. Supposedly, chai tea was created over 5,000 years ago in a land that is now identified as India; this style of tea has been pleasing palates for several millennia. 

Earl Grey with Lavender Sourced from family tea gardens in the Darjeeling and Assam regions of India, this full-bodied tea beautifully complements the lavender flower and natural oil of bergamot that have both been added to its leaves. Once steeped, this well-balanced earl grey tea exhibits vibrant citrus undertones and a flavorful floral finish with a gorgeous bronze color. Regular earl grey tea has been around for centuries, thought to have been created for the Second Earl of Grey in the 1800s; this floral reimagining of earl grey tea is sure to impress our royals. 

Herbal Tea

Herbal Tea

Herbal Teas

HERBAL TEA has a long history all over the world. Herbal tea is simply an infusion of any edible plant. It is available in huge varieties and can be made using many different ingredients, including tree bark, flowers, leaves, roots, spices, seeds, and fruit. 

For the majority of human history, herbal teas have been the beverage of choice. The earliest verbal record of herbal teas dates back to 2737 BC in China. In written history, we can find records of herbal tea that go as far back as the third century AD. These teas spread from China to Egypt to Japan, and then to Europe and beyond.

Peppermint This tea is entirely made up of naturally caffeine-free peppermint leaves, a plant that is recognized for its natural soothing effects. Once steeped, this smooth tea exhibits a strong, minty flavor profile with a lovely, green-colored tint. This tea is incredibly refreshing with its minty flavor. 

Cacao Bliss (Popular Among the Young Royals) This sweet, caffeine-free tea is entirely made up of robust, organic cacao shells. Although there is no caffeine in this blend, both chocolate and cacao contain a minor natural stimulant called theobromine which may share similar effects as caffeine. Cacao shells are filled with nutrients such as antioxidants, amino acids, iron, magnesium, and zinc. Once steeped, this smooth tea exhibits a sweet, chocolatey flavor profile that is reminiscent of a rich candy bar that is made out of dark chocolate that has a beautiful brown tint. An incredibly tasty tea that perks up and satisfies the palate. 

Tulsi Chamomile Flower Adapted from organic tulsi from North India and chamomile flowers, this naturally caffeine-free herbal tea is intended to soothe its drinker. In India, tulsi is regularly referred to as the "the Elixir of Life" or "the Holy Basil," since it is a sacred herb from the basil family that carries a subtle, minty taste. Tulsi is rich in antioxidants and is believed to help bring balance to the body, mind, and spirit. This tea contains three different kinds of tulsi: Rama, Krishna, and Vana. In addition to tulsi leaf and chamomile, this herbal tea is packed with other organic ingredients, including rosehips, lemongrass, orange peel, and lemon peel. Once steeped, this light tea exhibits mellow, floral, and citrusy flavor profiles with a chartreuse-colored tint. With its health benefits and amazing taste, this herbal tea is a popular herbal choice! 

Tulsi Mango Peach Adapted from organic tulsi from North India and rooibos from South Africa, this naturally caffeine-free herbal tea is intended to soothe its drinker while delivering a wave of fruity flavor. In India, tulsi is regularly referred to as the "the Elixir of Life" or "the Holy Basil," since it is a sacred herb from the basil family that carries a subtle, minty taste. Tulsi is rich in antioxidants and is believed to help bring balance to the body, mind, and spirit. This tea contains three different kinds of tulsi: Rama, Krishna, and Vana. In addition to tulsi leaf and rooibos, this organic tea is packed with natural flavor essences from mangoes and peaches. Once steeped, this light tea exhibits tropical, fruity, and sweet flavor profiles with earthy undertones and an amber-colored tint. 

Spiced Rooibos Chai Adapted from organic rooibos from South Africa, this naturally caffeine-free herbal tea beautifully complements the robust spices that are mixed in with its leaves. Once steeped, this well-balanced chai tea exhibits flavors from each of its organic add-ins, including cinnamon and cloves. Both of these flavorsome spices are sourced from Sri Lanka and harvested for your enjoyment! 

Floral Fields Adapted from organic yellow chamomile flowers, hibiscus, corn flowers, and calendula flowers this naturally caffeine-free tea is intended to soothe its drinker. Once steeped, this herbal tea exhibits a strong, floral flavor profile, and the chamomile flowers give the tea a smooth, creamy consistency with a pretty, yellow tint. Chamomile tea has been around for millennia; in fact, it was used for medicinal purposes back in 500 BCE, around the time of Hippocrates. The team at Davidson's Organics has learned from these tea-makers of yore, enhancing the effects of chamomile tea by adding hibiscus, corn flower, and calendula flowers to the mix.   

Winter Fruit and Flowers Adapted from organic ingredients, this naturally caffeine-free herbal tea beautifully compliments the organic fruits, flowers, and spices that have been added to its leaves. This herbal tea blend is full of cinnamon, hibiscus, dried coconut, peppermint, corn flowers, and natural flavors. Once steeped, this festive herbal tea exhibits floral, fruity, and minty flavor profile with spice top notes with an amber-colored tint. This tea is perfect for a cold wintery night, but it can be enjoyed during any part of the year.

The lack of caffeine in this tea makes a delicious evening drink or at any other time of the day.    

Lavender Petals This tea is entirely made up of lavender, tiny purple flower petals that have a natural soothing effect. Once steeped, this smooth tea exhibits a strong, floral flavor profile with a lovely, lilac-colored tint. Lavender contains a natural oil that is known to relax some muscles and gift its consumer with calming effects. 

De-Congest This naturally caffeine-free herbal tea has been designed and endorsed by Ayurvedic physicians. In Ayurveda, congestion is a blockage of channels that carry energy and substance throughout the body; these channels are also known as srotamsi. Each one of this tea's organic ingredients is believed to help open up these pathways and return the drinker's body to a state of homeostasis. This adaptogenic tea blend is filled with cinnamon bark, turmeric root, ginger root, black pepper, and bay leaf, in hopes to relieve congestion of the mind, body, and spirit. It is an added bonus that this de-congest tea is incredibly tasty too, tasting like cinnamon and cumin with a licorice aftertaste. 

Rosehip This blend is solely made up of organic, dehydrated rosehips, accessory fruits to the rosebud that are vibrant shades of red and orange. This naturally caffeine-free herbal blend is packed with Vitamin C, helping its drinker boost their immune system. In addition to being healthy, this rosehip tea is tasty too. Once steeped, this smooth, caffeine-free herbal tea exhibits tart, tangy, and sweet flavor profiles with an alluring, crimson-colored tint. It’s a healthy and tasty rosehip tea that soothes its, allowing you to clear your mind and satisfy your palate too. 

Ginger Spice This naturally caffeine-free herbal tea has a base of organic ginger that beautifully complements the organic spices that have been added to its leaves. This tea blend is full of lemongrass, licorice root, peppermint, and black pepper. Once steeped, this well-balanced, caffeine-free herbal tea exhibits a strong, gingery flavor profile with a spicy aftertaste and a light, chartreuse-colored tint.

White Tea

White Tea

White Teas

WHITE TEA is known to be one of the most delicate tea varieties because it is so minimally processed. White tea is harvested before the tea plant’s leaves open fully, when the young buds are still covered by fine white hairs, hence the name “white” tea. 

These buds and unfurled leaves from the newest growth on the tea plant are handpicked and then quickly and meticulously dried, so the leaves are not allowed to oxidize as long as leaves plucked for green or black tea production. This minimal processing and low oxidation results in some of the most delicate and freshest tea available.

Silver Needles Harvested from Pu'er City, in the Yunnan Province of China, these organic white tea leaves make up the entirety of this tea blend. Unlike similar white teas, these silver needles tea buds are covered in a distinctive, silvery down. Once steeped, this caffeinated tea exhibits a rich, floral flavor profile with an alluring, off-white hue. 

Valentine Sourced from suppliers in China, this white tea will wake up you up while delivering a wave of irresistible floral flavor. This tea blend is filled with organic add-ins, including rose petals and natural flavors. Rose petals are high in antioxidants and Vitamin C; they are believed to reduce anxiety and help with many health afflictions. Once steeped, this smooth white tea exhibits a crisp, floral flavor profile with an alluring, chartreuse-colored tint. Because of its rosy nature, this tea is perfect for springtime or around Valentine's Day, but it can be enjoyed during any part of the year. 

White Peony Sourced from suppliers from ZhengHe County, in the northern Fujian Province of China, this organic, caffeinated white tea will wake you up as it delivers a wave of smooth and subtle flavor. This tea blend is solely made up of white peony, a tea that has been withered, whereas many modern-day teas have been baked. By laying out the leaves in the sun and letting them wither for about two days, the tea gets lightly fermented and its high antioxidant levels are preserved. Once steeped, this smooth white tea exhibits subtle, chocolatey, and floral flavor profiles with an alluring, chartreuse-colored tint. Because of its light, floral nature, this tea is perfect for springtime or summertime, but it can be enjoyed during any part of the year. 

White Spicy Peach Sourced from suppliers in China, white tea delivers a wave of irresistible fruity flavor. This tea blend is filled with organic add-ins, including orange peel, cloves, cinnamon, calendula flowers, natural flavors, and organic allspice. Once steeped, this smooth white tea exhibits a chai-like flavor that has a fruity flavor profile and a spicy cinnamon aftertaste with an alluring, chartreuse-colored tint. Because to its fruity nature, this tea is perfect for springtime or summertime, but it can be enjoyed during any part of the year.  

White Spicy Raspberry Sourced from suppliers in China, this white tea delivers a wave of irresistible fruity flavor. This tea blend is filled with organic add-ins, including cinnamon, cloves, corn flowers, and natural flavors. Once steeped, this smooth white tea exhibits a fruity flavor profile and a spicy cinnamon aftertaste white tea extract with an alluring, chartreuse-colored tint. Because of its fruity nature, this tea is perfect for springtime or summertime, but it can be enjoyed during any part of the year. 

Green Tea

Green Tea

Green Teas

GREEN TEA also known as unoxidized tea, is made solely from the leaves of the camellia sinensis plant. The leaves are plucked, slightly withered, then immediately cooked to preserve the green quality and prevent oxidization. As a result of these methods, green teas have a much higher concentration of chlorophyll, polyphenols, and antioxidants than other tea types. 

Green with Lemon Ginseng sourced from family tea gardens in India, this delicate organic green tea beautifully complements the organic lemongrass and ginseng that have both been added to its leaves. Once steeped, this elegant green tea exhibits citrusy and earthy flavor profiles with an eye-catching chartreuse color. This tea is remarkably refreshing and invigorating. 

Green Tea Garden sourced from Shaoxing County, in the Zhengjiang Province of China, this organic sencha green tea has been steamed, dried, and rolled into small needle shapes to intensify its taste. This caffeinated sencha pairs well with each of its organic add-ins, including chamomile, cinnamon, hibiscus, calendula flowers, and corn flowers. When steeped, this tea exhibits an exotic, floral flavor profile with a spicy cinnamon aftertaste with an eye-catching amber color. Sencha tea originated in Japan, and it is a special type of tea that is typically harvested during its first flush for optimum quality. Although this style of green tea was birthed in Japan, the area east of the Kuaiji Mountain in China is the perfect place to continue this tradition. The inclination from the mountain provides natural irrigation and lots of sunshine which is a crucial component to sencha's growth; sun exposure is what separates sencha from matcha, a tea that is usually grown in full shade. 

Earl of Grey Green Sourced from family tea gardens in India, this delicate organic green tea beautifully complements the natural oil of bergamot and lavender flowers that have both been added to its leaves. Once steeped, this elegant earl of grey green tea exhibits very strong citrus undertones and an earthy, floral finish with an eye-catching amber color. Regular earl grey tea has been around for centuries, thought to have been created for the Second Earl of Grey in the 1800s. 

Herbal Chamomile & Fruit Adapted from organic yellow chamomile flowers, this is a naturally caffeine-free herbal tea. Once steeped, this light chamomile tea exhibits a fruit-forward flavor with light, floral undertones. The blend balances flavors from each of its add-ins, including organic rosehips, orange peel, lemon peel, and lemongrass. 

Green Chai with Orange Peel Sourced from family tea gardens in India, this delicate organic green tea beautifully complements the orange peel and various robust spices that are both mixed in with its leaves. Once steeped, this well-balanced green chai tea exhibits flavors from each of its organic add-ins, including orange peel, cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom with a subtle chartreuse shade. All of these flavorsome spices are sourced from Sri Lanka and harvested for your enjoyment! Through these strategically sourced ingredients. Supposedly, regular chai tea was created over 5,000 years ago in a land that is now identified as India; this style of tea has been pleasing palates for several millennia. 

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