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Our tea of the month Black Tea edition focuses only on the black tea category. Each box contains 4 teas, a combination of single source, blends and flavored black teas. Perfect for any black tea fan.
This box is seasonally curated as well for you to choose from teas that are best served hot during cold weather months, and those that are best chilled or over ice during the warmer months.
Turn any day into a special occasion with a cup of festive black tea. Our Celebration tea features a playful medley of candied pineapple, toasty almonds, sweet coconut, and a hint of banana. Think of all your favorite holiday treats combined into one cozy cup of tea. Celebration tea is sure to bring a smile to your face, and perhaps make you invite all your friends over to try a taste!
Wake up with German Breakfast, a bold, full-bodied black tea built around a robust Assam character. If you like a morning cup that delivers presence and flavor, this blend gives you bright, malty notes with warming hints of caramel and a pleasantly brisk finish. It is strong enough to stand up to milk or cream, and smooth enough to enjoy black when you want a clean, invigorating cup. Think of it as an East Frisian-style breakfast tea, crafted for drinkers who prefer a rich, coppery profile rather than something light and floral. Many fans reach for it as a coffee alternative, others fold it into a blend to mellow the edges, and it also makes a lively iced tea when brewed and chilled. Versatile, straightforward, and reliably bold, German Breakfast is a morning staple for those who want a classic, no-nonsense start to the day.
The first chai was made thousands of years ago in India with spicy herbs such as ginger, cardamom, and cinnamon. Based on the healing tradition of Ayurvedic medicine, the blend was formulated to energize and rejuvenate. Later, adding black tea became the trend and the world has been obsessed with chai ever since. Our Masala Chai has all the classic bold flavors you crave and tastes best with frothed milk. You can even brew the tea directly in warm milk for a decadent treat. October Book Club Pairing! Visit The Whistling Kettle Book Club for a special discount on Masala Chai through the end of October.
This fine black tea is elevated with silky vanilla and floral notes of jasmine. It's a perfect choice for an elegant afternoon tea or luxurious breakfast in bed. Our Vanilla Cream tea brews a cup as smooth as velvet, with a lingering sweetness. Drink it straight or soften with a touch of cream and sugar.
Cozy, spiced, and a little bit playful, Pumpkin Chai brings autumn in a cup. A brisk black tea base is layered with classic chai spices, cinnamon and ginger pieces, and real pumpkin bits for a warm, comforting flavor that calls for a sweater and a good book. You might notice the spices leading the way, with pumpkin playing a gentle, pie-like supporting role, or you may prefer it with a splash of oat milk or a touch of honey to round everything out. The tiny pumpkin and ghost sprinkles tucked into the blend are a fun seasonal surprise, making each cup feel festive. This seasonal favorite works well as a cozy hot brew, a creamy chai latte, or an iced pumpkin-spiced refresher. Whether you love a bold spice forward cup or prefer to soften it with milk, Pumpkin Chai is an easy way to bring fall flavors into your daily routine.
Fall in love with this decadent, chocolate-drenched chai blend. Real cocoa beans give it a rich dark chocolate flavor, while ginger, cinnamon, and cardamom add spicy warmth. Smooth black tea ties it all together for a luxurious Chocolate Chai experience.
Earl grey tea has been a staple amongst the British aristocracy ever since Charles Grey (a British Earl) popularized it in the 1800s. It was served to all his most distinguished guests, with proper milk and sugar. Now you have a chance to taste the very finest earl grey tea inspired by the grandeur of Buckingham Palace. Black and green tea blended with jasmine, bright blue cornflower petals and bergamot oil, this black tea is fit for royalty.
This blend of black tea with graham cracker crumbles, marshmallow, and chocolate is brought together with the sweetness of toffee pieces to recreate the fireside favorite S'more. Enjoy your s'more, without the mess.
Close your eyes and picture a crisp fall morning, the kind that calls for a visit to the orchard and a warm treat from the farmstand. Our Apple Cider Donut tea captures that moment in a cup: bright apple notes meet cozy cinnamon, with a bakery-like sweetness that brings the donut to mind. It pours a lovely amber, fills the room with an inviting aroma, and tastes like a little piece of autumn any time you need it. This seasonal favorite is easy to enjoy your way. Sip it hot to chase away the chill, make it into a creamy tea latte for an indulgent treat, or brew and chill it for a refreshing autumn-inspired iced tea. It pairs beautifully with morning pastries, quiet reading time, or after-dinner dessert when you want something comforting without the fuss. Fans call it fall in a cup, apple pie in a mug, and a dessert hug in tea form. If you love apple cinnamon blends that feel warm and nostalgic, this one is likely to become a go-to during sweater weather. Grab a bag while it lasts, and enjoy a little orchard magic anytime.
Can't decide between herbal tea and black tea? Brew this aromatic blend of fine black tea with blackberry leaves and sage. Blackberry leaves are a great source of antioxidants and vitamin C and adds a mild fruity flavor. Sage is regarded as a purifying herb that is traditionally believed to dispel negative energy. A cup of our Blackberry Sage herbal tea will give you a positive boost to start your day.
Oil of bergamot and fine black tea give Earl Grey tea its distinctive flavor. Charles Grey, a British Earl and Prime Minister in the 1800s, was the first to popularize this blend. He served his signature tea at diplomatic events, and the upper crust of Britain instantly fell in love with the fragrant, citrus flavor. Now you can enjoy a taste of this history and keep your pinky raised.
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.
Ripe blueberries and mango shine strong in this fine black tea. Decaf Blueberry Mango makes a delightful infusion full of juicy fruit nectar and delicate cornflowers. We use a CO2 decaffeination process to remove the caffeine from the black tea without losing any flavor. What are you waiting for? Ditch the caffeine and run away to a tropical sunset of fruity flavors.
Our Organic English Breakfast is a classic full-bodied black tea, crafted from organic Assam and Ceylon leaves for a robust, malty cup with subtle caramel notes. It pours dark and brisk, with enough backbone to stand up to a splash of milk or a touch of honey, yet smooth enough to enjoy black. This blend is versatile: it shines as a morning staple alongside buttered toast, eggs, or a full English breakfast, and it also makes a refreshing iced brew. Many customers tell us they reach for it every day, hot or cold, and some even use it as a base for home-brewed kombucha. If you like a dependable, characterful black tea that performs well with or without milk, this one is a favorite. Organic English Breakfast is a straightforward, satisfying choice for anyone who wants a hearty, traditional breakfast tea with consistent flavor and quality.
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.
The English and the Irish have their blends - so we couldn't leave out the Scottish! This blend consists of Assam and Nigiliri from India, Keemun from China and Ceylon Orange Pekoe. Like all quality breakfast teas, our Scottish Breakfast is strong and robust. Give it a wee splash of milk to highlight it's malty, cask-oak character.
Think of the sweet taste of fresh strawberries in summer and ripe peaches off the tree. These are the types of memories that Vineyard Peach Strawberry tea elicits. Real fruit juice concentrate adds authentic flavor to this black tea, along with delicious strawberries and tangerine. Try it iced on a sunny day and each sip will make you smile.
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.
Robust black tea meets bright, tropical flavor in this full-bodied blend. Infused with the juicy essence of mango, passionfruit, and papaya, and accented by a colorful medley of rose petals, sunflower blossoms, and cornflower blossoms - each cup is like a warm breeze off the ocean. With real fruit flavor and rich black tea depth, each sip of Mango Passionfruit tea will bring to mind beach vacations and sunsets over the ocean.
A trifecta of cranberry, raspberry, and pomegranate illuminate this tea with tangy flavor. The tart and fruity flavors mingle with smooth black tea for a well balanced cup. Try our Pomegranate Cranberry iced with a splash of sparkling water as a crisp refresher.