{"title":"Tea \u0026 Teaware","description":"\u003cp\u003eSingle-origin loose leaf, everyday tea bags and clear glass teaware — so you can see the leaf, taste the origin and make a daily cup a quiet ritual.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn short:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tea ritual is attention made drinkable — good leaves, the right water temperature and a few unhurried minutes; everything beyond that is practice, not science.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"essentials-bright-green-green-tea-15-tea-bags","title":"Bright Green Kukicha Tea Bags — Mild Japanese Green Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eMost people who say they dislike green tea have only ever met it brewed too hot. Bright Green quietly corrects that — a sunny, gentle cup with sweet lemon and honeysuckle running through it, and none of the grassy bite you may be bracing for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is an organic kukicha from Kagoshima, Japan, made from the stems and stalks of the tea plant as well as the leaf. That is what gives it its roundness and its naturally lower caffeine, and it is why this is the green tea to hand someone who is convinced they are not a green tea drinker. Fifteen bags, no measuring, no ceremony required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFifteen tea bags\u003c\/strong\u003e — the low-effort way into a tea that still rewards attention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Japanese kukicha\u003c\/strong\u003e from Kagoshima\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStem and leaf, not leaf alone\u003c\/strong\u003e — rounder and softer, naturally lower in caffeine than a standard sencha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e sweet lemon, honeysuckle, smooth and mild\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e organic kukicha green tea from Kagoshima, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso sold as \u003ca href=\"\/products\/essentials-bright-green-green-tea\"\u003eloose leaf\u003c\/a\u003e, in 15-cup and 70-cup bags\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater below boiling\u003c\/strong\u003e — around 175°F \/ 80°C. Boil the kettle, take the lid off, wait two or three minutes. This one step decides whether you enjoy the cup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep the first steep short\u003c\/strong\u003e — 60 to 90 seconds. Green tea rewards brevity in a way black tea does not.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLift the bag out\u003c\/strong\u003e when the time is up. Left in, it keeps extracting and turns papery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteep it twice.\u003c\/strong\u003e A bag this size gives a lighter second cup; go a little longer on the second round.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood in the afternoon.\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower caffeine than most greens makes it workable later in the day than a black tea would be.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eHow the Essentials range compares\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:8px; border-bottom:2px solid #2c3a37;\"\u003eTea\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:8px; border-bottom:2px solid #2c3a37;\"\u003eCharacter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:8px; border-bottom:2px solid #2c3a37;\"\u003eLeaf\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:8px; border-bottom:2px solid #2c3a37;\"\u003eWater\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBright Green\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eSweet lemon, honeysuckle, mild\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eJapanese kukicha green\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003e~175°F \/ 80°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eEnglish Breakfast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eBracing tannin, bittersweet cocoa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eSouth Indian black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003e~205°F \/ 96°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eBlack Gold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eMalty, caramel, shortbread\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eYunnan black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003e~205°F \/ 96°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eEarl Grey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eSilky bergamot, note of orange\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eSouth Indian \u0026amp; Ceylon black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003e~205°F \/ 96°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eDecaf Black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eTannic, strong body, nutty pecan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eSouth Indian black, CO\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e decaf\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003e~205°F \/ 96°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#000D0B,#40514E); color:#f3f3f3; padding:20px 24px; border-radius:8px; margin:28px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#c9a96e; margin-top:0;\"\u003e✨ Temple Tip — brew one cup in glass\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eEven with a tea bag, brew a cup in clear glass once and watch the color come up. Pale straw is where kukicha wants to be stopped. See it once and you will never need a timer for this tea again — you will know by looking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eQuestions we get asked\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; padding:10px 0; font-weight:600; color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eIs this the same tea as the loose leaf Bright Green?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eYes — the same organic Kagoshima kukicha, portioned into fifteen bags instead of sold loose. Choose bags for convenience, or the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/essentials-bright-green-green-tea\"\u003eloose leaf\u003c\/a\u003e if you want to control the leaf-to-water ratio yourself.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; padding:10px 0; font-weight:600; color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eHow much caffeine is in it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eLess than a standard sencha, because kukicha uses the stems and stalks as well as the leaf. Lower is not none, though — this is still a caffeinated tea.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; padding:10px 0; font-weight:600; color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eWhy does my green tea taste bitter?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eAlmost always water that was too hot, or a steep that ran too long. Try 175°F \/ 80°C and 60 to 90 seconds before you blame the leaf.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; padding:10px 0; font-weight:600; color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eWhat does ‘kukicha’ actually mean?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eIt is the Japanese term for tea made from the stems and stalks of the tea plant rather than leaf alone. It brews milder and rounder, with much less of the astringency people associate with green tea.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; padding:10px 0; font-weight:600; color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eHow should I store it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eAirtight, away from light, heat and strong smells. Green tea fades faster than black and is best drunk within about six months of opening.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Is this the same tea as the loose leaf Bright Green?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Yes — the same organic Kagoshima kukicha, portioned into fifteen bags instead of sold loose. Choose bags for convenience, or the loose leaf if you want to control the leaf-to-water ratio yourself.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How much caffeine is in it?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Less than a standard sencha, because kukicha uses the stems and stalks as well as the leaf. 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Green tea fades faster than black and is best drunk within about six months of opening.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rest of the shelf is in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tea-teaware\"\u003eTea \u0026amp; Teaware\u003c\/a\u003e, and if you drink this one daily the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/two-cup-glass-teapot-the-perfect-basic-teapot\"\u003etwo-cup glass teapot\u003c\/a\u003e handles the second and third steep better than a mug and a bag ever will.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrew it gently, drink it slowly, and let the afternoon soften around it. \u003cstrong\u003e#TempleOfDesire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"August Uncommon Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54362148569425,"sku":"1064TB15","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1063\/0194\/8241\/files\/1064TB15EssentialsBrightGreen15Teabags2024-09-17essentialstestshot0026.jpg?v=1784476751"},{"product_id":"essentials-english-breakfast-black-tea-15-tea-bags","title":"English Breakfast Tea Bags — Bold, Full-Bodied Black Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eSome mornings do not want to be eased into. This is the tea for those — bracing, full-bodied, with tannins that arrive before you have finished the first sip and a hint of bittersweet cocoa underneath them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a single organic South Indian black tea, not a blend hiding behind one. August Uncommon call it the strongest imaginable tea flavor, and the description is fair: this is a cup built to cut through milk, through sugar, and through the last of the sleep you were still holding on to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFifteen tea bags\u003c\/strong\u003e of the boldest tea in the Essentials range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic South Indian black tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e bracing tannin, full body, a hint of bittersweet cocoa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTakes milk well\u003c\/strong\u003e — it has the structure to stand up to it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e organic South Indian black tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNear-boiling water\u003c\/strong\u003e — around 205°F \/ 96°C. Black tea of this weight genuinely wants it that hot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e for a strong cup. Push to four if you are adding milk and want it to survive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLift the bag out\u003c\/strong\u003e at the end. Tannin keeps building, and this tea has plenty to give already.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMilk is fair game here.\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike a delicate tea, this one is not diminished by it — that is rather the point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep it to the morning.\u003c\/strong\u003e A cup this strong late in the day is a decision you will notice at midnight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eHow the Essentials range compares\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:8px; border-bottom:2px solid #2c3a37;\"\u003eTea\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:8px; border-bottom:2px solid #2c3a37;\"\u003eCharacter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:8px; border-bottom:2px solid #2c3a37;\"\u003eLeaf\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:8px; border-bottom:2px solid #2c3a37;\"\u003eWater\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eBright Green\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eSweet lemon, honeysuckle, mild\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eJapanese kukicha green\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003e~175°F \/ 80°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnglish Breakfast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eBracing tannin, bittersweet cocoa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eSouth Indian black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003e~205°F \/ 96°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eBlack Gold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eMalty, caramel, shortbread\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eYunnan black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003e~205°F \/ 96°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eEarl Grey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eSilky bergamot, note of orange\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eSouth Indian \u0026amp; Ceylon black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003e~205°F \/ 96°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eDecaf Black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eTannic, strong body, nutty pecan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eSouth Indian black, CO\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e decaf\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003e~205°F \/ 96°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#000D0B,#40514E); color:#f3f3f3; padding:20px 24px; border-radius:8px; margin:28px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#c9a96e; margin-top:0;\"\u003e✨ Temple Tip — if it is too much, use less leaf, not less time\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eThe instinct with a strong tea is to cut the steep short — but a rushed steep gives you thin tea that is still harsh. Use a shorter fill or a bigger mug and keep the full three minutes. You lose the bite without losing the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eQuestions we get asked\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; padding:10px 0; font-weight:600; color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eIs this stronger than Black Gold?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eConsiderably. Black Gold is malty and smooth; English Breakfast is tannic and bracing. If you find this one harsh, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/essentials-black-gold-black-tea\"\u003eBlack Gold\u003c\/a\u003e is the same everyday role played more gently.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; padding:10px 0; font-weight:600; color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eIs it a blend?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eNo. It is a single organic South Indian black tea, which is unusual for a breakfast tea — most are blended from several origins.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; padding:10px 0; font-weight:600; color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eDoes it need milk?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eIt does not need it, but it holds up to it better than almost anything else in the range. Try it plain first so you know what you are adjusting.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; padding:10px 0; font-weight:600; color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eHow much caffeine?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eA full-strength black tea, so at the higher end of the range. Not one for the evening.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; padding:10px 0; font-weight:600; color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eHow should I store it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eAirtight, away from light and strong smells. Black tea holds its character longer than green — roughly a year.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Is this stronger than Black Gold?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Considerably. Black Gold is malty and smooth; English Breakfast is tannic and bracing. If you find this one harsh, Black Gold is the same everyday role played more gently.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Is it a blend?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"No. It is a single organic South Indian black tea, which is unusual for a breakfast tea — most are blended from several origins.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Does it need milk?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"It does not need it, but it holds up to it better than almost anything else in the range. 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Brewed in the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/two-cup-glass-teapot-the-perfect-basic-teapot\"\u003etwo-cup glass teapot\u003c\/a\u003e it makes three honest cups instead of one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrong, plain, and honest about it — the cup that starts the day properly. \u003cstrong\u003e#TempleOfDesire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"August Uncommon Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54362149683537,"sku":"1063TB15","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1063\/0194\/8241\/files\/1063TB15EssentialsEnglishBreakfast15teabags2024-09-17essentialstestshot0037.jpg?v=1784476756"},{"product_id":"essentials-black-gold-black-tea-15-tea-bags","title":"Black Gold Tea Bags — Malty Yunnan Black Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the one to keep in the cupboard for ordinary mornings, when you do not want to think about it. Smooth, malty, golden in the cup, with caramel and something close to shortbread on the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a single-origin organic Yunnan black from Cangyuan Wa Autonomous County in China. Yunnan blacks are known for a rounder, less tannic character than Assam or Ceylon — which is exactly why this suits people who find English Breakfast harsher than they want at seven in the morning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFifteen tea bags\u003c\/strong\u003e of an easy, everyday black tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle-origin organic Yunnan\u003c\/strong\u003e from Cangyuan Wa Autonomous County, China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e malty, golden, caramel and shortbread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRounder and less tannic\u003c\/strong\u003e than a standard breakfast blend — forgiving if you over-steep it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e organic Yunnan black tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso sold as \u003ca href=\"\/products\/essentials-black-gold-black-tea\"\u003eloose leaf\u003c\/a\u003e, in 15-cup and 70-cup bags\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNear-boiling water\u003c\/strong\u003e — around 205°F \/ 96°C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree minutes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Yunnan is forgiving; it will not turn punishing if you forget it for an extra minute, which is part of what makes it an everyday tea.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTry it plain first.\u003c\/strong\u003e The caramel note is the thing milk would cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteep it twice\u003c\/strong\u003e — the second cup is lighter and often sweeter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt takes milk without collapsing\u003c\/strong\u003e if you want it, though it does not ask for it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eHow the Essentials range compares\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:8px; border-bottom:2px solid #2c3a37;\"\u003eTea\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:8px; border-bottom:2px solid #2c3a37;\"\u003eCharacter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:8px; border-bottom:2px solid #2c3a37;\"\u003eLeaf\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:8px; border-bottom:2px solid #2c3a37;\"\u003eWater\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eBright Green\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eSweet lemon, honeysuckle, mild\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eJapanese kukicha green\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003e~175°F \/ 80°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eEnglish Breakfast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eBracing tannin, bittersweet cocoa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eSouth Indian black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003e~205°F \/ 96°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Gold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eMalty, caramel, shortbread\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eYunnan black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003e~205°F \/ 96°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eEarl Grey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eSilky bergamot, note of orange\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eSouth Indian \u0026amp; Ceylon black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003e~205°F \/ 96°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eDecaf Black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eTannic, strong body, nutty pecan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eSouth Indian black, CO\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e decaf\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003e~205°F \/ 96°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#000D0B,#40514E); color:#f3f3f3; padding:20px 24px; border-radius:8px; margin:28px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#c9a96e; margin-top:0;\"\u003e✨ Temple Tip — this is the one to hand a sceptic\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eIf someone tells you they only drink coffee, this is the tea to put in front of them. The malt and caramel read as familiar rather than floral or vegetal, and it is forgiving enough that a distracted brew still tastes good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eQuestions we get asked\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; padding:10px 0; font-weight:600; color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eHow is it different from English Breakfast?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eSofter. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/essentials-english-breakfast-black-tea-15-tea-bags\"\u003eEnglish Breakfast\u003c\/a\u003e is tannic and bracing; Black Gold is malty and round. Same everyday job, gentler delivery.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; padding:10px 0; font-weight:600; color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eWhat does ‘single-origin’ mean here?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eThe leaf comes from one place — Cangyuan Wa Autonomous County in Yunnan — rather than being blended from several estates or countries, as most breakfast teas are.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; padding:10px 0; font-weight:600; color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eWill it go bitter if I forget it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eLess readily than most black teas. Yunnan is unusually forgiving, which is why it makes a good default.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; padding:10px 0; font-weight:600; color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eIs there a loose leaf version?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eYes — \u003ca href=\"\/products\/essentials-black-gold-black-tea\"\u003eBlack Gold loose leaf\u003c\/a\u003e, in a 15-cup or 70-cup bag.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; padding:10px 0; font-weight:600; color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eHow should I store it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eAirtight, away from light and strong smells; it will hold for about a year.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How is it different from English Breakfast?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Softer. 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Yunnan is unusually forgiving, which is why it makes a good default.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Is there a loose leaf version?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Yes — Black Gold loose leaf, in a 15-cup or 70-cup bag.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How should I store it?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Airtight, away from light and strong smells; it will hold for about a year.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee the whole range in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tea-teaware\"\u003eTea \u0026amp; Teaware\u003c\/a\u003e, or start with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rare-leaves-single-origin-tea-mini-tin-sampler\"\u003eRare Leaves sampler\u003c\/a\u003e if you would rather taste three single origins before committing to a full bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cupboard tea that never lets you down. \u003cstrong\u003e#TempleOfDesire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"August Uncommon Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54362149716305,"sku":"1062TB15","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1063\/0194\/8241\/files\/1062TB15EssentialsBlackGold15Teabags2024-09-17essentialstestshot0023.jpg?v=1784476756"},{"product_id":"two-cup-glass-teapot-the-perfect-basic-teapot","title":"Two-Cup Glass Teapot — See Every Steep, 20 oz Heatproof Glass","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlmost everything that goes wrong with home-brewed tea goes wrong invisibly. The leaf is cramped, the steep runs two minutes long, the pot sits on the leaves while you answer an email — and the first you know of it is the taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA glass pot removes the guesswork. This is a 20 oz two-cup teapot in heatproof glass with food-grade silicone, 5.7″ wide by 4.7″ deep by 4.7″ high, dishwasher and microwave safe, and non-toxic throughout. That last part matters more with tea than people assume: hot water pulls from whatever it sits in, and glass pulls nothing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e20 oz capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e — two proper cups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeatproof glass and food-grade silicone\u003c\/strong\u003e, non-toxic throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5.7″ W × 4.7″ D × 4.7″ H\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDishwasher and microwave safe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou can see the steep\u003c\/strong\u003e — which is the entire argument for glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatch the color instead of setting a timer.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once you have seen what a correct steep looks like for a tea you drink often, you will stop needing to time it at all.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGive the leaves room.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot this size wants leaf that can open fully; a crammed infuser basket is the most common reason home-brewed tea tastes flat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecant fully when the steep is done.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tea left sitting on its leaves keeps extracting and turns bitter — and glass shows you that before you taste it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReinfuse.\u003c\/strong\u003e Good leaf gives two or three steeps, and the second is often the best one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRinse with hot water rather than soap\u003c\/strong\u003e after each use, and run it through the dishwasher occasionally. Tea oils build a film that dulls the glass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eTeapot or tasting glass?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:8px; border-bottom:2px solid #2c3a37;\"\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:8px; border-bottom:2px solid #2c3a37;\"\u003eTwo-Cup Glass Teapot\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:8px; border-bottom:2px solid #2c3a37;\"\u003eDouble-Walled Tasting Glass\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eJob\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eBrewing — holds the leaf and the water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eDrinking — holds one serving\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eCapacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003e20 oz (two cups)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003e12 oz (350 ml)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eWhy it exists\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eYou can see the steep and stop it at the right moment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eDouble wall insulates; the flared rim carries aroma\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eCare\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eDishwasher and microwave safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eHand wash only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#000D0B,#40514E); color:#f3f3f3; padding:20px 24px; border-radius:8px; margin:28px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#c9a96e; margin-top:0;\"\u003e✨ Temple Tip — do not pour boiling water into a cold pot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eHeatproof is not the same as unbreakable. A pot taken straight from a cold cupboard and filled with boiling water is being asked to survive thermal shock. Warm it with a splash of hot water first, tip that out, then brew — it takes five seconds and the pot lasts years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eQuestions we get asked\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; padding:10px 0; font-weight:600; color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eHow many cups does it make?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eTwo — 20 oz in total.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; padding:10px 0; font-weight:600; color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eIs it really dishwasher safe?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eYes, and microwave safe too. A rinse with hot water after each use plus an occasional dishwasher cycle is the ideal routine; soap every time is unnecessary.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; padding:10px 0; font-weight:600; color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eWill the handle get hot?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eThe handle is glass and does get warm. Use both hands when the pot is full.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; padding:10px 0; font-weight:600; color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eWhy glass rather than ceramic?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eBecause you can see what the tea is doing. Glass is also inert, so it contributes nothing to the flavor — a ceramic glaze or a metal infuser can.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; padding:10px 0; font-weight:600; color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eWhat should I brew in it first?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eSomething you already know well, so you can learn what its correct steep looks like. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rare-leaves-single-origin-tea-mini-tin-sampler\"\u003eRare Leaves Sampler\u003c\/a\u003e is a good next step once you have calibrated.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How many cups does it make?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Two — 20 oz in total.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Is it really dishwasher safe?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Yes, and microwave safe too. A rinse with hot water after each use plus an occasional dishwasher cycle is the ideal routine; soap every time is unnecessary.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Will the handle get hot?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"The handle is glass and does get warm. 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For a single cup rather than two, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tasting-glass-a-refined-drinking-experience\"\u003edouble-walled tasting glass\u003c\/a\u003e is the companion piece — same glass, same reason to watch the liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrew where you can see it, and stop guessing. \u003cstrong\u003e#TempleOfDesire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"August Uncommon Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54362149749073,"sku":"3006","price":31.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1063\/0194\/8241\/files\/3006twocupglassteapot2024-09-18glassteaware4171.jpg?v=1784476756"},{"product_id":"essentials-earl-grey-black-tea-15-tea-bags","title":"Earl Grey Tea Bags — Silky Bergamot Black Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eEarl Grey goes wrong when the bergamot is cheap — it turns soapy, and sits on top of the tea instead of inside it. This one does not. The bergamot is folded through a velvety black base until the whole cup reads as one thing rather than two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe base is organic South Indian and Ceylon black tea, with organic cornflower petals in the blend. What comes through is silk rather than perfume, and a clear note of orange behind the citrus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFifteen tea bags\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic South Indian and Ceylon black tea\u003c\/strong\u003e with organic bergamot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e velvety, silky, a note of orange\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCornflower petals\u003c\/strong\u003e in the blend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e organic South Indian black tea, organic Ceylon black tea, organic natural flavor of bergamot, organic cornflower petals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNear-boiling water\u003c\/strong\u003e — around 205°F \/ 96°C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e, and lift the bag out. Over-steeped Earl Grey turns the bergamot bitter before the tea does.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlain, or with a slice of lemon.\u003c\/strong\u003e Milk works but mutes the citrus, which is most of what you came for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAn afternoon tea as much as a morning one\u003c\/strong\u003e — the bergamot makes it feel lighter than its strength suggests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep it sealed and separate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bergamot migrates; stored loose in a cupboard it will flavor everything near it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eHow the Essentials range compares\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:8px; border-bottom:2px solid #2c3a37;\"\u003eTea\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:8px; border-bottom:2px solid #2c3a37;\"\u003eCharacter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:8px; border-bottom:2px solid #2c3a37;\"\u003eLeaf\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:8px; border-bottom:2px solid #2c3a37;\"\u003eWater\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eBright Green\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eSweet lemon, honeysuckle, mild\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eJapanese kukicha green\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003e~175°F \/ 80°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eEnglish Breakfast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eBracing tannin, bittersweet cocoa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eSouth Indian black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003e~205°F \/ 96°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eBlack Gold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eMalty, caramel, shortbread\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eYunnan black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003e~205°F \/ 96°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEarl Grey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eSilky bergamot, note of orange\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eSouth Indian \u0026amp; Ceylon black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003e~205°F \/ 96°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eDecaf Black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eTannic, strong body, nutty pecan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eSouth Indian black, CO\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e decaf\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003e~205°F \/ 96°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#000D0B,#40514E); color:#f3f3f3; padding:20px 24px; border-radius:8px; margin:28px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#c9a96e; margin-top:0;\"\u003e✨ Temple Tip — store it away from your other teas\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eBergamot is volatile and travels. An open box of Earl Grey next to a delicate green will hand its citrus straight over within a week. Keep this one sealed, and keep it on its own shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eQuestions we get asked\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; padding:10px 0; font-weight:600; color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eWhat is bergamot?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eA citrus fruit, closer to a bitter orange than a lemon. Its oil is what makes an Earl Grey an Earl Grey.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; padding:10px 0; font-weight:600; color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eWhy are there flower petals in it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eOrganic cornflower petals are part of the blend — a traditional inclusion in Earl Grey.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; padding:10px 0; font-weight:600; color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eIs it strong?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eMedium. The black base is substantial but the bergamot lifts it, so it drinks lighter than English Breakfast.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; padding:10px 0; font-weight:600; color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eCan I have it with milk?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eYou can, and plenty of people do. It softens the citrus considerably, so try it plain at least once first.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; padding:10px 0; font-weight:600; color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eHow should I store it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eAirtight and apart from your other teas — the bergamot will scent whatever it sits next to.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What is bergamot?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"A citrus fruit, closer to a bitter orange than a lemon. 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Earl Grey shows its bergamot best in clear glass, so the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tasting-glass-a-refined-drinking-experience\"\u003edouble-walled tasting glass\u003c\/a\u003e is not only decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCitrus and silk, and a quiet hour to drink it in. \u003cstrong\u003e#TempleOfDesire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"August Uncommon Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54362149781841,"sku":"1065TB16","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1063\/0194\/8241\/files\/1065TB15EssentialsEarlGrey15teabags2024-09-17essentialstestshot0013.jpg?v=1784476756"},{"product_id":"essentials-decaf-black-black-tea-15-tea-bags","title":"Decaf Black Tea Bags — Full Body, 97% Caffeine-Free","description":"\u003cp\u003eDecaf usually means a thinner cup, and most people accept that as the price. This one does not ask you to. It is powerful and tannic with a strong body and nutty pecan notes — a proper black tea that happens to have had the caffeine taken out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leaf is organic, grown at 7,000 feet in Biketti, Tamil Nadu, and decaffeinated by a non-toxic CO\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e process that removes about 97% of the caffeine. No solvents, and no hollowed-out flavor to apologise for at four in the afternoon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFifteen tea bags\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e97% of the caffeine removed\u003c\/strong\u003e by a non-toxic CO\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e process\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrown at 7,000 ft\u003c\/strong\u003e in Biketti, Tamil Nadu, India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e powerful and tannic, strong body, nutty pecan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e organic black tea from Biketti, Tamil Nadu, India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso sold as \u003ca href=\"\/products\/essentials-decaf-black-black-tea\"\u003eloose leaf\u003c\/a\u003e, in 15-cup and 70-cup bags\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNear-boiling water\u003c\/strong\u003e — around 205°F \/ 96°C. Decaf leaf still wants full heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree to four minutes.\u003c\/strong\u003e This one has the body to take a longer steep than most decafs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe evening tea.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the cup for after dinner, when a black tea would otherwise be out of the question.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTakes milk\u003c\/strong\u003e without thinning out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteep it twice\u003c\/strong\u003e if you want a lighter second cup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eHow the Essentials range compares\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:8px; border-bottom:2px solid #2c3a37;\"\u003eTea\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:8px; border-bottom:2px solid #2c3a37;\"\u003eCharacter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:8px; border-bottom:2px solid #2c3a37;\"\u003eLeaf\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:8px; border-bottom:2px solid #2c3a37;\"\u003eWater\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eBright Green\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eSweet lemon, honeysuckle, mild\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eJapanese kukicha green\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003e~175°F \/ 80°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eEnglish Breakfast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eBracing tannin, bittersweet cocoa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eSouth Indian black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003e~205°F \/ 96°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eBlack Gold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eMalty, caramel, shortbread\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eYunnan black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003e~205°F \/ 96°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eEarl Grey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eSilky bergamot, note of orange\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eSouth Indian \u0026amp; Ceylon black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003e~205°F \/ 96°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecaf Black\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eTannic, strong body, nutty pecan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eSouth Indian black, CO\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e decaf\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003e~205°F \/ 96°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#000D0B,#40514E); color:#f3f3f3; padding:20px 24px; border-radius:8px; margin:28px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#c9a96e; margin-top:0;\"\u003e✨ Temple Tip — decaf is not caffeine-free\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e97% removed is a great deal, but it is not all of it. If you are highly caffeine-sensitive or avoiding it on medical advice, treat this as low-caffeine rather than none, and keep that in mind for a late cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eQuestions we get asked\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; padding:10px 0; font-weight:600; color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eHow is the caffeine removed?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eBy a non-toxic CO\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e process, which reduces the caffeine in the black tea by about 97%. No chemical solvents are involved.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; padding:10px 0; font-weight:600; color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eIs it completely caffeine-free?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eNo. Around 97% of the caffeine is removed, so a small amount remains. Low-caffeine is the honest description.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; padding:10px 0; font-weight:600; color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eDoes it taste like a compromise?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eLess than most decafs. It is tannic and full-bodied with nutty pecan notes, which is unusual for decaffeinated black tea.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; padding:10px 0; font-weight:600; color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eWhere is it grown?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eBiketti, in Tamil Nadu, southern India, at around 7,000 feet of elevation.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; padding:10px 0; font-weight:600; color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eIs there a loose leaf version?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eYes — \u003ca href=\"\/products\/essentials-decaf-black-black-tea\"\u003eDecaf Black loose leaf\u003c\/a\u003e, in a 15-cup or 70-cup bag.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How is the caffeine removed?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"By a non-toxic CO2 process, which reduces the caffeine in the black tea by about 97%. 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This is the sampler for the point where you know you like tea but could not yet tell someone why.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside are Rare Leaves Emerald, a Pi Lo Chun green; Rare Leaves Black Pearl, a dark-roasted Taiwanese oolong; and Rare Leaves Gold, a Darjeeling-style Nepalese black. Each mini tin holds 7 grams — roughly two to six cups depending on how you brew — and all three reinfuse well, so plan on two or three steeps per measure of leaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree single-estate teas:\u003c\/strong\u003e a Pi Lo Chun green, a roasted Taiwanese oolong, a Nepalese black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e7 g per tin\u003c\/strong\u003e — about two to six cups each, depending on how you brew\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAll three reinfuse\u003c\/strong\u003e: expect two or three steeps per measure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTins are CNC-milled from solid aluminium\u003c\/strong\u003e — airtight, light-tight and recyclable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA genuine gift\u003c\/strong\u003e for someone who has got past the supermarket shelf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStart with the green.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pi Lo Chun wants water well below boiling — around 175°F \/ 80°C — and a short first steep. Boiling water will scorch it and you will blame the tea.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReinfuse everything.\u003c\/strong\u003e The second steep of a good oolong is frequently better than the first, and with 7 grams you have room to experiment rather than ration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTaste all three side by side once\u003c\/strong\u003e, in the same session and the same cup size. Comparison teaches you more in twenty minutes than a month of drinking them separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep the tins closed and away from the stove.\u003c\/strong\u003e Airtight and light-tight only works if you actually use it — tea absorbs whatever is around it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMake it a practice if you like.\u003c\/strong\u003e Same cup, same hour, no phone. The ritual is the attention, not the leaf.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:8px; border-bottom:2px solid #2c3a37;\"\u003eTea\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:8px; border-bottom:2px solid #2c3a37;\"\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:8px; border-bottom:2px solid #2c3a37;\"\u003eCharacter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eRare Leaves Emerald\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003ePi Lo Chun green\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eDelicate — keep the water well off the boil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eRare Leaves Black Pearl\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eDark-roasted Taiwanese oolong\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eRoasted and deep; the second steep often beats the first\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eRare Leaves Gold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eDarjeeling-style Nepalese black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eBright and brisk, the most familiar of the three\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#000D0B,#40514E); color:#f3f3f3; padding:20px 24px; border-radius:8px; margin:28px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#c9a96e; margin-top:0;\"\u003e✨ Temple Tip — brew them in the same cup, one after another\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eDo not spread these across three weeks. Brew all three in one sitting, in the same vessel, at the same volume — the differences between a green, a roasted oolong and a high-grown black become obvious immediately when they are side by side, and almost invisible when they are not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eQuestions we get asked\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; padding:10px 0; font-weight:600; color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eHow much tea is in each tin?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003e7 grams — roughly two to six cups each, depending on how much leaf you use per brew. All three reinfuse, so the higher end of that range is realistic.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; padding:10px 0; font-weight:600; color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eCan I reuse the tins?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eYes. They are CNC-milled from solid aluminium, airtight and light-tight, and they are recyclable at the end of their life.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; padding:10px 0; font-weight:600; color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eWhich should I brew first?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eThe green. It is the most sensitive to water temperature, so getting it right first teaches you the most.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; padding:10px 0; font-weight:600; color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eIs it a good gift?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eIt is one of the better ones for a tea drinker — three genuinely different teas, in packaging worth keeping, without committing them to a large bag of something they may not like.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; padding:10px 0; font-weight:600; color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eAre these returnable?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eNo. Rare Leaves are final sale and excluded from the money-back guarantee, because of the cost of producing them.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How much tea is in each tin?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"7 grams — roughly two to six cups each, depending on how much leaf you use per brew. 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Sweet lemon and honeysuckle, a smooth mild body, and very little of the astringency that put them off in the first place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKukicha is unusual: it is made from the stems and stalks of the tea plant rather than only the leaf, which is why it is naturally lower in caffeine and rounder in flavor than a standard sencha. This one is organic, from Kagoshima, and sold loose in a 15-cup or 70-cup bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Japanese kukicha\u003c\/strong\u003e from Kagoshima, sold as loose leaf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e a 15-cup bag to try it, a 70-cup bag for the tea you drink daily\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStem and leaf, not leaf alone\u003c\/strong\u003e — naturally lower in caffeine, rounder, far less astringent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e sweet lemon, honeysuckle, smooth and mild\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e organic kukicha green tea from Kagoshima, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso sold as \u003ca href=\"\/products\/essentials-bright-green-green-tea-15-tea-bags\"\u003etea bags\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater around 175°F \/ 80°C, not boiling.\u003c\/strong\u003e Boil the kettle, take the lid off, wait two or three minutes. This is the single step that decides whether you enjoy it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShort first steep\u003c\/strong\u003e — 60 to 90 seconds. Green tea rewards brevity in a way black tea does not.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReinfuse two or three times\u003c\/strong\u003e, going slightly longer each round. The stems keep giving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrink it out of glass if you have it.\u003c\/strong\u003e The pale color is part of the pleasure, and it tells you when the steep is where you want it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorkable in the afternoon\u003c\/strong\u003e, or as an evening cup for people who cannot manage black tea after four.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eWhich bag size\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:8px; border-bottom:2px solid #2c3a37;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:8px; border-bottom:2px solid #2c3a37;\"\u003eRoughly\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:8px; border-bottom:2px solid #2c3a37;\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003e15 cup bag\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eAbout fifteen cups\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eTrying it, or a tea you rotate through\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003e70 cup bag\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eAbout seventy cups\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eThe one you drink every day — better value per cup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#000D0B,#40514E); color:#f3f3f3; padding:20px 24px; border-radius:8px; margin:28px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#c9a96e; margin-top:0;\"\u003e✨ Temple Tip — more leaf, less time\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eIf your green tea tastes thin, the instinct is to steep it longer — which makes it bitter instead of stronger. 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Both figures assume a single steep, and this tea reinfuses two or three times, so in practice you will get more.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; padding:10px 0; font-weight:600; color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eIs it lower in caffeine?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eNaturally lower than a standard sencha, because of the stems. Lower is not none — it is still a caffeinated tea.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; padding:10px 0; font-weight:600; color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eWhy did mine taste bitter?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eWater too hot, or a steep that ran too long. 175°F \/ 80°C and 60 to 90 seconds is the fix.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; padding:10px 0; font-weight:600; color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eHow long does it keep?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eGreen tea fades faster than black. Store it airtight and away from light, and drink it within about six months of opening.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What does ‘kukicha’ mean?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"It is the Japanese term for tea made from the stems and stalks of the tea plant as well as the leaf. It brews milder and rounder than leaf-only green tea, with much less astringency.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How many cups will I get?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"The 15-cup bag makes about fifteen; the 70-cup bag about seventy. 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Store it airtight and away from light, and drink it within about six months of opening.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything else worth steeping is in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tea-teaware\"\u003eTea \u0026amp; Teaware\u003c\/a\u003e, and loose leaf earns the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/two-cup-glass-teapot-the-perfect-basic-teapot\"\u003etwo-cup glass teapot\u003c\/a\u003e — the stems need room to move.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrewed gently, this is the cup that changes minds about green tea. \u003cstrong\u003e#TempleOfDesire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"August Uncommon Tea","offers":[{"title":"15 cup bag","offer_id":54362157547857,"sku":"1064B50","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"70 cup bag","offer_id":54362157580625,"sku":"1064B250","price":45.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1063\/0194\/8241\/files\/1064B50EssentialsBrightGreen15cupbag2024-09-17essentialstestshot0054.jpg?v=1784476878"},{"product_id":"essentials-decaf-black-black-tea","title":"Decaf Black Loose Leaf Tea — Full Body, 97% Caffeine-Free","description":"\u003cp\u003eA decaf that does not drink like an apology. Powerful and tannic, with a strong body and nutty pecan notes — the sort of cup you would not guess had been decaffeinated if nobody told you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leaf is organic, grown at 7,000 feet in Biketti, Tamil Nadu, and decaffeinated by a non-toxic CO\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e process that removes about 97% of the caffeine. Sold loose, in a 15-cup or 70-cup bag, for the hours when a full-strength black tea is simply not an option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e97% of the caffeine removed\u003c\/strong\u003e by a non-toxic CO\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e process — no solvents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e a 15-cup bag and a 70-cup bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrown at 7,000 ft\u003c\/strong\u003e in Biketti, Tamil Nadu, India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e powerful and tannic, strong body, nutty pecan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e organic black tea from Biketti, Tamil Nadu, India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso sold as \u003ca href=\"\/products\/essentials-decaf-black-black-tea-15-tea-bags\"\u003etea bags\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNear-boiling water\u003c\/strong\u003e — around 205°F \/ 96°C. Decaffeinated leaf still wants full heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree to four minutes.\u003c\/strong\u003e This one has the body to take a longer steep than most decafs will bear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMore leaf, less time\u003c\/strong\u003e if you want it stronger — the same rule that improves most home brewing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReinfuse once\u003c\/strong\u003e for a lighter second cup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThis is the evening tea.\u003c\/strong\u003e After dinner, when a black tea would otherwise keep you up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eWhich bag size\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:8px; border-bottom:2px solid #2c3a37;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:8px; border-bottom:2px solid #2c3a37;\"\u003eRoughly\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:8px; border-bottom:2px solid #2c3a37;\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003e15 cup bag\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eAbout fifteen cups\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eTrying it, or a tea you rotate through\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003e70 cup bag\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eAbout seventy cups\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eThe one you drink every day — better value per cup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#000D0B,#40514E); color:#f3f3f3; padding:20px 24px; border-radius:8px; margin:28px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#c9a96e; margin-top:0;\"\u003e✨ Temple Tip — brew it properly and nobody will guess\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eDecaf gets its reputation from being under-brewed as well as under-leafed — people treat it as a lesser tea and make it weakly, which proves the point they were expecting. Give this the same leaf, heat and time you would give a full-caffeine black and it holds up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eQuestions we get asked\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; padding:10px 0; font-weight:600; color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eHow is the caffeine removed?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eA non-toxic CO\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e process, which reduces the caffeine in the black tea by about 97%. No chemical solvents.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; padding:10px 0; font-weight:600; color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eIs it caffeine-free?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eNo — about 97% is removed, so a small amount remains. Low-caffeine is the accurate description, and worth knowing if you are highly sensitive.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; padding:10px 0; font-weight:600; color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eHow many cups will I get?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eAbout fifteen from the 15-cup bag and about seventy from the 70-cup bag, before reinfusing.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; padding:10px 0; font-weight:600; color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eDoes it taste weaker than normal black tea?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eLess than you would expect. It is tannic and full-bodied with nutty pecan notes, which is unusual for a decaf.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; padding:10px 0; font-weight:600; color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eWhere is it grown?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eBiketti, in Tamil Nadu, southern India, at around 7,000 feet.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How is the caffeine removed?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"A non-toxic CO2 process, which reduces the caffeine in the black tea by about 97%. No chemical solvents.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Is it caffeine-free?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"No — about 97% is removed, so a small amount remains. 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It brews smooth and malty with a golden cast, and the finish carries caramel and something close to shortbread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA single-origin organic Yunnan black from Cangyuan Wa Autonomous County, China, sold loose. Yunnan blacks — often sold as Dianhong — are known for golden-tipped leaf and a rounder, less tannic character than Assam or Ceylon, which is why they suit people who find English Breakfast harsh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle-origin organic Yunnan\u003c\/strong\u003e from Cangyuan Wa Autonomous County, China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e a 15-cup bag and a 70-cup bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e smooth, malty, golden, with caramel and shortbread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForgiving\u003c\/strong\u003e — it does not turn punishing if you over-steep it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e organic Yunnan black tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso sold as \u003ca href=\"\/products\/essentials-black-gold-black-tea-15-tea-bags\"\u003etea bags\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNear-boiling water\u003c\/strong\u003e, around 205°F \/ 96°C. Black tea is one of the few types that genuinely wants it that hot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e for the first steep. Yunnan is forgiving — it will not turn punishing if you forget it for a minute.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMore leaf, less time\u003c\/strong\u003e, rather than less leaf and more time. That single adjustment improves most home brewing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReinfuse at least once.\u003c\/strong\u003e The second steep is lighter and often sweeter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt takes milk without collapsing\u003c\/strong\u003e, though it does not need it. Try it plain first — the caramel note is what you would be covering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eWhich bag size\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:8px; border-bottom:2px solid #2c3a37;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:8px; border-bottom:2px solid #2c3a37;\"\u003eRoughly\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:8px; border-bottom:2px solid #2c3a37;\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003e15 cup bag\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eAbout fifteen cups\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eTrying it, or a tea you rotate through\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003e70 cup bag\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eAbout seventy cups\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eThe one you drink every day — better value per cup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#000D0B,#40514E); color:#f3f3f3; padding:20px 24px; border-radius:8px; margin:28px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#c9a96e; margin-top:0;\"\u003e✨ Temple Tip — buy the big bag for this one\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eBlack tea keeps for about a year stored properly, and this is the one you will reach for on autopilot. If any tea in the range justifies the 70-cup bag, it is the one you drink without deciding to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eQuestions we get asked\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; padding:10px 0; font-weight:600; color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eWhat is a Yunnan black tea?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eA black tea from Yunnan province in China, often sold as Dianhong. They are known for golden-tipped leaf and a rounder, maltier, less tannic character than Assam or Ceylon.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; padding:10px 0; font-weight:600; color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eHow is it different from English Breakfast?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eSofter and sweeter. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/essentials-english-breakfast-black-tea-15-tea-bags\"\u003eEnglish Breakfast\u003c\/a\u003e is bracing and tannic; this is malty and smooth.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; padding:10px 0; font-weight:600; color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eCan I add milk?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eYes, and it holds up. But the caramel note is the first thing milk hides, so try it plain at least once.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; padding:10px 0; font-weight:600; color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eHow many cups will I get?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eAbout fifteen from the 15-cup bag and about seventy from the 70-cup bag, before reinfusing.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; padding:10px 0; font-weight:600; color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eHow long does it keep?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eStored airtight, away from light and strong smells, about a year.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What is a Yunnan black tea?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"A black tea from Yunnan province in China, often sold as Dianhong. 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If you want to taste it beside two other single origins first, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rare-leaves-single-origin-tea-mini-tin-sampler\"\u003eRare Leaves sampler\u003c\/a\u003e is the shorter way in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cupboard tea, in the size you will actually get through. \u003cstrong\u003e#TempleOfDesire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"August Uncommon Tea","offers":[{"title":"15 cup bag","offer_id":54362157678929,"sku":"1062B50","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"70 cup bag","offer_id":54362157711697,"sku":"1062B250","price":45.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1063\/0194\/8241\/files\/1062B50EssentialsBlackGold15cupbag2024-09-17essentialstestshot0041.jpg?v=1784476883"},{"product_id":"tasting-glass-a-refined-drinking-experience","title":"Double-Walled Tasting Glass — Hand-Blown Borosilicate, 12 oz","description":"\u003cp\u003eA double wall, a thin lip, and a flare at the top — three small decisions that change how a tea reads. 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The drinking lip is deliberately thin, and the slight flare at the rim widens the space where aroma collects before it reaches you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12 oz \/ 350 ml\u003c\/strong\u003e, 3.6″ diameter × 5″ tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand-blown borosilicate\u003c\/strong\u003e — small variations in size and shape are normal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDouble-walled\u003c\/strong\u003e: insulating, and comfortable to hold when full of something hot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThin lip and flared rim\u003c\/strong\u003e, so aroma collects where you will actually meet it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand wash only\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmell before you sip\u003c\/strong\u003e, and again halfway down. The flare exists for this; a straight-sided mug gives you far less of it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFill to just below the flare\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than to the rim. The gap is where the aroma sits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse it for tea you are paying attention to.\u003c\/strong\u003e For a mug of builder's tea at your desk it is a waste of a good glass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpect it to cool slowly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Useful for a long sitting, less useful when you want to drink something quickly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand wash.\u003c\/strong\u003e Double-walled glass can trap water between the layers in a dishwasher, and that is not recoverable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eTeapot or tasting glass?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:8px; border-bottom:2px solid #2c3a37;\"\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:8px; border-bottom:2px solid #2c3a37;\"\u003eTwo-Cup Glass Teapot\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:8px; border-bottom:2px solid #2c3a37;\"\u003eDouble-Walled Tasting Glass\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eJob\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eBrewing — holds the leaf and the water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eDrinking — holds one serving\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eCapacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003e20 oz (two cups)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003e12 oz (350 ml)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eWhy it exists\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eYou can see the steep and stop it at the right moment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eDouble wall insulates; the flared rim carries aroma\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eCare\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eDishwasher and microwave safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eHand wash only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#000D0B,#40514E); color:#f3f3f3; padding:20px 24px; border-radius:8px; margin:28px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#c9a96e; margin-top:0;\"\u003e✨ Temple Tip — the gap at the top is the point\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eThe temptation with any glass is to fill it. Do not. The empty inch between the surface of the tea and the flared rim is where the aroma gathers — fill past it and you have built a very elegant mug that smells of nothing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eQuestions we get asked\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; padding:10px 0; font-weight:600; color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eWhy double-walled?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eInsulation. The tea holds its temperature longer and the outside surface stays comfortable to hold, even with something very hot inside.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; padding:10px 0; font-weight:600; color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eCan it go in the dishwasher?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eNo — hand wash only. Double-walled glass can trap water between the layers, and once that happens there is no way to get it out.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; padding:10px 0; font-weight:600; color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eIs it fragile?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eBorosilicate handles heat well, but it is still glass. 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