An excellent example of Spring Mao Feng. this exquisite green tea brews a light, astringent cup with a clean finish. The long, silvery tea leaves from Hunan Province, China are of the highest quality and can be steeped multiple times. Sip a crisp cup of White Eagle Long Life and feel instantly refreshed. We buy in small batches direct from the farm, so everything is fresh!

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.

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.

Dragonwell, also known as Longjing, is a classic Chinese green tea prized for its jade green color and distinctive flat, sword-shaped leaves. It has a fresh, clean aroma with a smooth, mellow flavor and gentle notes of chestnut and honey. Once favored by the Qing Dynasty emperor, Dragonwell remains a refined choice for anyone looking to enjoy a traditional Chinese green tea.

Hojicha is a Japanese roasted green tea, uniquely prepared by roasting the leaves in a porcelain pot over charcoal. This process creates a deep, toasty aroma and a rich, comforting flavor. It brews into a warm amber cup with a smooth, high-roast finish.

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.

Keemun is one of the original teas from China that was highly sought after by British traders. Its flavorful leaves brew a toasty, full-bodied cup with complexity similar to wine. It has a long shelf life and even becomes more smooth and mellow with time. You can enjoy it either straight as it is preferred in China, or with a bit of milk and sugar like the British.

This is the original pure purple tea from the Nandi Hills region of Kenya. Its purple color is a result of an antioxidant known as anthocyanin, which is also found in blueberries and red cabbage. Purple tea is processed lightly like green tea. Sweet and mildly fruity, our Purple Tea is imported fresh from the farm. 

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.

This tea is sourced directly from the Tung Ting Mountains in Taiwan. The name Jade Oolong perfectly describes the vivid color of the tightly hand-rolled leaves. Each cup is smooth and fragrant with notes of lilac and jasmine. This oolong tea pairs well with delicate pastries for a refined afternoon tea.

When one thinks of Oolong, Japan isn't a growing region that typically comes to mind. Most oolongs are Chinese in origin with Taiwanese high-mountain oolong teas becoming quite well regarded as of late. This example of the Oolong variety changes things. Similar in aroma to a Taiwanese high-mountain Oolong, this Japanese example has a smooth and buttery mouthfeel with a light, jasmine taste and a hint of apricot at the finish. Grown in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, by cultivators with over a century of experience, this rare Japanese Oolong is sure to treat.  

Wakoucha is a rare Japanese black tea, offering a unique take on Japan’s famous tea tradition. This organic tea brews a clear amber-red color with a sweet honey aroma and a smooth, malty flavor. Notes of stone fruit and chrysanthemum add a gentle floral finish. Grown from a summer harvest and produced organically without pesticides, Wakoucha is a special tea for those looking to try something truly unique.

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

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.

This classic organic Japanese green tea features bits of toasted rice. During the firing process, the rice kernels pop like popcorn, giving Genmaicha its fitting nickname, “popcorn tea.” Its sweet, toasty flavor pairs beautifully with savory meals and is perfect for enjoying any day.

One of the highest grade organic teas in the world, King of Silver Needles is soft and elegant. The fuzzy texture of the slender leaves shows that only the newest early spring buds were picked. Our King of Silver Needles tea is directly sourced from Fujian Province, China, where this tea was originally created. Crisp and refreshing in flavor, this white tea is filled with healthy antioxidants. The infusion is light with hints of apple and apricot.