Straight and Pure Teas
We love the excitement of a tea blend as much as the next tea lover. However, the more tea we drink, the more reasons we find to adore pure, single-origin teas. Our Straight and Pure category of tea is a collection of orthodox teas that come from all around the globe. These teas are unblended, single-origin teas, except for Irish Breakfast and English Breakfast which are a combination of teas. If you're new to our Straight and Pure Teas, we recommend starting out with a popular favorite like our First Flush Darjeeling Black Tea, Silver Needle White Tea or Monkey Picked Oolong.
Welcome to the World of Straight Teas, Where True Tea Connoisseurs are Born!
3 Things That Make the World of Straight Teas So Unique!
First, we love how each year the tea changes slightly with new subtle nuances of flavor. How each estate and region's offerings change from one year to the next is a fascinating glimpse into the kind of impact the weather has on teas' flavors, and it makes each batch all the more precious when you see how unique it really is. It's a great exercise in presence and gratitude.
Second, straight teas are a wonderful way to learn about terroir. Literally translated as earth or soil, the French concept of terroir refers to what makes a particular region unique in terms of its plant-based, highly variable culinary offerings, such as wine, chocolate, coffee and tea. By tasting single-origin teas from a particular region (such as Yunnan, Assam or Darjeeling), you can get to know the particular taste that the soils, weather and ecosystems impart on the tea. Fascinating!
Third, drinking single-origin teas is a great way to get more variety into your tea routine. Sure, drinking black tea blends formulated to taste the same year in and year out is a great way to make sure your tea is the same every morning, but sometimes you might be looking for something more adventurous. Drinking unblended, orthodox teas is a great way to get that variety straight from nature to your table.
We love the excitement of a tea blend as much as the next tea lover. However, the more tea we drink, the more reasons we find to adore pure, single-origin teas. Our Straight and Pure category of tea is a collection of orthodox teas that come from all around the globe. These teas are unblended, single-origin teas, except for Irish Breakfast and English Breakfast which are a combination of teas. If you're new to our Straight and Pure Teas, we recommend starting out with a popular favorite like our First Flush Darjeeling Black Tea, Silver Needle White Tea or Monkey Picked Oolong.
Welcome to the World of Straight Teas, Where True Tea Connoisseurs are Born!
3 Things That Make the World of Straight Teas So Unique!
First, we love how each year the tea changes slightly with new subtle nuances of flavor. How each estate and region's offerings change from one year to the next is a fascinating glimpse into the kind of impact the weather has on teas' flavors, and it makes each batch all the more precious when you see how unique it really is. It's a great exercise in presence and gratitude.
Second, straight teas are a wonderful way to learn about terroir. Literally translated as earth or soil, the French concept of terroir refers to what makes a particular region unique in terms of its plant-based, highly variable culinary offerings, such as wine, chocolate, coffee and tea. By tasting single-origin teas from a particular region (such as Yunnan, Assam or Darjeeling), you can get to know the particular taste that the soils, weather and ecosystems impart on the tea. Fascinating!
Third, drinking single-origin teas is a great way to get more variety into your tea routine. Sure, drinking black tea blends formulated to taste the same year in and year out is a great way to make sure your tea is the same every morning, but sometimes you might be looking for something more adventurous. Drinking unblended, orthodox teas is a great way to get that variety straight from nature to your table.