Medicine Ball is our take on that beloved honey citrus mint flavor, a bright, refreshing green tea blend with a soft, cozy finish. You’ll notice lively lemongrass and orange up front, a cool spearmint lift, and gentle notes of peach and chamomile that keep each cup interesting. It’s familiar and comforting, with a subtle floral sweetness that makes it easy to sip any time of day. Enjoy it hot with a squeeze of lemon and a drizzle of honey, or chill it for a clean, fruity iced tea that still carries that minty lift. The blend steeps smoothly and stays balanced, so it works well as a quick pick-me-up or a slow, relaxing cup. If you like recreating cafe favorites at home, try our homemade Medicine Ball recipe for a simple, cozy drink, available here: https://www.thewhistlingkettle.com/blogs/recipes/medicine-ball-tea-recipe

Most Japanese green teas are defined by steam. This one is defined by fire. Kamairicha is Japan's pan-fired green tea, a rare style that forgoes the steaming process used in nearly all Japanese tea production in favor of the pan-firing method common throughout China and much of the rest of the tea-growing world. The result is a green tea that feels both distinctly Japanese and genuinely unlike anything else in our lineup. This particular Kamairicha is grown near the Ojiro River in the semi-mountainous Kanaya region, where favorable elevation, water access, and regional geography create ideal conditions for tea cultivation. Made from the Yabukita cultivar, Japan's most celebrated tea plant, and produced by a farmer deeply committed to honoring traditional technique while pushing his craft forward, this is a tea with a clear point of view. The pan-firing process also skips several of the rolling stages typical of sencha production, yielding a beautifully twisted, open leaf that's striking in the tin and expressive in the cup. In the cup, the aroma opens with nori and sweet anko, giving way to roasted nuts and a whisper of roasted poblano pepper. The flavor is round and umami-forward, with a gentle bitterness reminiscent of a loaded baked potato, and a long, lingering finish of sweet butter cookie. Smooth, complex, and deeply satisfying. We're proud to be offering this rare style for the first time - and we don't expect it to last long. Tasting Notes: Nori · Anko · Roasted nuts · Roasted poblano · Round umami · Butter cookie finishOrigin: Kanaya region, JapanCultivar: Yabukita Processing: Pan-fired (Kamairicha) Brewing Instructions: Heat water to 185°F. Use 1 tbsp per 6 oz of water. Steep for 2 minutes.

An exquisite green tea blend, our Yuzu Matcha Kukicha features dried yuzu peel to bring a unique tartness to the umami provided by the matcha. Add the natural sweetness of kukicha and you've got a delightfully flavorful drink. Drink it hot or cold-brew it by steeping 1 tablespoon (5g) in 12 ounces of ice water for 15 minutes.