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Earl Grey - Teabags in Tea Tin
Description: Black Tea blend with a distinctive flavor and aroma derived from the addition of oil extracted from the rind of the bergamot orange, a fragrant citrus fruit. Earl Grey was introduced in England in the early 1800's, having been presented by an envoy on his return from China. The recipe was discovered and went into production by the 1830's, and was named after 2nd Earl Grey - British Prime Minister in the 1830's.
Ingredients: Black tea leaves, bergamot
Size/Type: 20 Pyramid Style Teabags sealed in matte black signature tea tin. Teabag material is a non-GMO plant-based material that is fully biodegradable.
Shelf Life: 3 Years
Gunpowder - Green Tea Teabags in Tea Tin
Description: Lightly roasted and tightly rolled green tea originally named due to its similar appearance to actual gunpowder. Refreshing lemon and light vegetable flavor of green tea- an excellent green tea for everyday brewing. In 18th century British America, tea was an expensive, exotic import, first popular with more wealthy colonists, then with the middle classes as well. According to mercantile records, various grades of gunpowder tea were a common import to America.
Ingredients: Green tea leaves
Size/Type: 20 Pyramid style teabags sealed in matte black signature tea tin
Shelf Life: 3 Years
Lavender Tea - Teabags in Tea Tin
Description: A refreshing black tea blend with lavender blossoms. Lavender is a flowering plant in the mint family that is native to the Mediterranean coast. It is also cultivated for its essential oils and fragrant blossoms, as well as its floral notes in the tea. We take dried lavender buds and blend them with a black tea base to create a wonderful aromatic floral blend with a touch of natural sweetness.
Ingredients: Black tea leaves, lavender blossoms
Size/Type: 20 Pyramid style teabags sealed in matte black signature tea tin
Shelf Life: 3 Years