Ancient Forest, also known as Yunnan Dian Hong Feng Qing, is an organic Chinese black tea made from golden-tipped leaves harvested from ancient tea trees. It brews a smooth, full-bodied cup with sweet malty notes and little bitterness. Bold flavors of cedar and honey add depth, making it a rich and satisfying choice for your morning cup.

Black Dragon Pearls is a hand-rolled black tea that turns a simple steep into a small ritual. Each pearl unfurls in hot water to release a smooth, full-bodied cup with layered flavors: cocoa and dark caramel at the core, gentle malt and honeyed sweetness in the finish, and an earthy depth that keeps it interesting without any bitterness. The pearls make brewing feel a little theatrical, and they re-brew surprisingly well, so one serving can stretch into two cups. This tea is a favorite for morning routine or anytime you want a comforting, refined black tea. It works beautifully on its own, no additions required, yet it also pairs nicely with a touch of rock sugar or a splash of milk for those who prefer it that way. The presentation is part of the charm: each pearl is carefully rolled and presented for freshness, making Black Dragon Pearls an elegant choice for gifting or for your own tea shelf. If you enjoy rich, smooth black teas with chocolatey and caramel notes, Black Dragon Pearls is one to try. It offers a distinctive flavor profile that appeals to both black tea enthusiasts and anyone looking to broaden their tea rotation with something artisanal and easy to brew.

This organic Darjeeling from the Happy Valley estate is a blend of first and second flush tea leaves. Lighter body with fruity muscatel notes and hints of floral fragrance. It's an ideal afternoon tea and sips well by itself without milk or sugar. September Tea & Book Pairing! Visit The Whistling Kettle Book Club for 10% off Organic Darjeeling, Happy Valley through September

Craving the full, robust character of a classic English Breakfast without the caffeine? Meet our Decaf English Breakfast, a full-bodied loose-leaf black tea that keeps the malt, depth, and brisk finish you expect from a breakfast blend, while removing 99% of the caffeine through a gentle CO2 decaffeination. Smooth and well-balanced, it steeps into a rich cup with plenty of flavor, and it holds up nicely whether you enjoy it hot, iced, or with a splash of milk. This is the kind of decaf that satisfies the black tea lover: bold enough for a morning routine, yet gentle enough for an afternoon or evening cup. If you like a tea with real body and a clean finish, this blend makes switching to decaf feel like an upgrade instead of a compromise.

Our organic English Breakfast is a classic black tea made with organic Assam and Ceylon leaves. Rich, malty, and brisk with subtle caramel notes, it offers a bold yet smooth cup. Enjoy it with milk or honey, or drink it on its own. This bold and satisfying tea is perfect for your daily breakfast routine.

English Evening is a smooth, balanced blend made for when you want something lighter than a traditional breakfast tea. A touch of Darjeeling and green tea softens the bold, roasty character for a mellow cup with plenty of flavor. It’s an easy choice for an afternoon pick-me-up or whenever you want a gentler black tea blend.

German Breakfast is a bold, East Frisian-style black tea with a rich Assam character and full-bodied flavor. It brews a deep coppery cup with malty notes, hints of caramel, and a pleasantly brisk finish. Strong enough for milk or cream yet smooth enough to enjoy black, it’s a crowd favorite for a rich and satisfying start to the morning.

Golden Monkey tea leaves range from deep auburn to bright gold, giving them a beautiful, natural color. With a fragrance of bittersweet cacao, this black tea brews a smooth, full-flavored cup with warm roasted and nutty notes. The leaves can be steeped several times, with subtle apricot flavors appearing in the second and third cups. Golden Monkey is a fine black tea that is a favorite among tea lovers.

Few teas produced in the world make the Royal grade and we are proud to offer this tea. It is made from high-quality buds that are painstakingly hand-picked and sorted. These tender, young leaves are covered and sun withered before oxidizing in temperature controlled rooms. With a careful balance of heat and moisture, the sauna-like environment causes the tea leaves to turn gold rather than black. Every few hours, the leaves must be turned over, which is done by hand..for forty days! This labor intensive process yields an exquisite masterpiece. Golden Yunnan Royal Grade tea has deep, malty flavors with top notes of citrus and lychee. Each complex cup invigorates the senses and and elevates the day to royal status.

Irish Breakfast is a bold, full-bodied black tea with a rich, malty flavor and brisk finish. Made using the CTC method, its small tea pellets brew a deep amber cup with plenty of strength. Enjoy it black, with a touch of sweetener, or add milk for a classic Irish Breakfast. A reliable choice for a bold and satisfying morning tea.

This full-bodied Kenyan tea is intense with deep, malty flavor. Using the CTC style of processing (Crush-Tear-Curl), the leaves are made into tiny pellets that brew a stronger cup. Kambaa is an ideal early morning tea that will instantly make you feel awake and energized.

Meet our Organic Kettle Iced Tea Blend, a full-bodied organic black tea made for that classic Southern-style iced tea flavor. Bright and robust, it holds up beautifully to a touch of sweetness or a splash of lemonade, and it also makes a satisfying hot cup when you crave something warm and comforting. Because it is loose leaf, you can easily adjust the strength to suit your taste, from a light, refreshing pitcher to a bold, ice-cold brew.

A deep, smoky aroma wafts from the cup, like the smell of a cozy campfire. Lapsang Souchong tea leaves are withered over pine or cypress to infuse a woody scent, and then dried over a smoking pine fire. This unique savory flavor profile is surprising at first, but quickly grows on you. Try it paired with a hearty breakfast of bacon and eggs. Learn more about this unique tea in our Lapsang Souchong primer.

There is a wide variety of flavor profiles when it comes to Orange Pekoe black tea. We source our Lovers Leap (Orange Pekoe) tea directly from Sri Lanka, where the growing conditions yield a fruitier, sweeter taste. The infusion is medium-bodied with floral notes and a copper-orange color. Try it with a splash of milk to complete the flavor.

Mokalbari East Assam is a TGFOP1 second flush black tea from the renowned Mokalbari estate in Assam, India. It brews a bright, full-bodied cup with classic malty character, balanced by subtle notes of fruit, honey, cocoa, and gentle spice. Smooth and rich with a clean finish, it has enough strength to stand up to milk and sweetener while remaining flavorful on its own. A dependable choice for breakfast or anyone exploring traditional Indian estate teas.