The history of tea starts in East and South Asia and is rich in tradition. Tea has been introduced all over the world, with each culture making their own variations on this wonderful beverage.
It is hard to believe that one plant, Camellia sinensis, can yield such a variety of brews. Each type of tea, though grown on the same species of plant, varies greatly based on time of harvest and processing after picking. Here at Old Town Spice Shop we are proud to offer a variety of black, green, oolong, and white teas. In addition we have several herbal teas, also known as tisanes. These include several rooibos blends, herbal chais, fruit infusions, and calming herbal concoctions. Many of our teas can be served hot or iced, making them ideal for any season.
*We only offer loose leaf tea to ensure that you get the best tasting tea possible. Don't forget to pick up an infuser on our Accessories page!
Black tea supplies a rich foundation of full-bodied taste, while the real pieces of apricot nestle among the leaves and impart a natural sweetness to the dark red infusion making...
This Assam is Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe. Wonderfully dark leaves create this copper-colored cup, which is full-flavored and delicious! Use 1 heaping TSP (3 g) of tea leaves per...
Black Currant Tea combines the strength and vigorousness of an Orange Pekoe black tea with the flavor of black currants and black currant leaves. With mild fruity notes, the natural...
China black tea is the completely oxidized leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant. Known as "red tea" in China, for the color of its infused cup, black tea is hearty...
A wonderful blend of blackberry leaves and black tea. Use 1 heaping TSP (3 g) of tea leaves per 6 oz of water. Bring water just to rolling boil (200-212...
Our Chai tea is made with cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, allspice, cloves, and black pepper; the spicy blend is then coupled with a hearty black tea to fill out this invigorating...
All the wonderful flavors of Chai, but without the caffeine boost! This traditional blend of exotic spices from Southern Asia can stand all on its own.Use 1 TBSP (25 g)...
Whole Chamomile Flowers are used alone or in combination with other herbs and spices to make tea blends. Add the flowers to salad dressings, soups, stews and teas. Use 1 TSP...
Grown in Darjeeling, a town in eastern India and celebrated around the world, this black tea yields a light cup, with a pleasing apricot color. Smooth and with a slight floral...
The popular Earl Grey Tea combines the dark full leaves of an Orange Pekoe with the indigo splash of cornflower petals.Ingredients: Black Tea, Cornflower Petals, Bergamot Flavor Use 1 heaping...
English Breakfast Tea Blend is a mixture of strong black teas that create a full-bodied and robust infusion. Usually served with cream and sugar, English Breakfast Blends typically include Assam,...
A black tea with chunks of delicious mango improves your mood while bits of passionfruit inject vitality into your body! Cornflowers, blue mallow flowers, safflowers, and marigolds add a floral...
China Green Tea, also known as precious eyebrow tea, tends to produce a fruity infusion, with notes of plum and apricot in the aroma. With a pale golden green color...
Wonderfully complex with a spicy aroma, this chai is great to warm up even the coldest night. Bring 1 1/3 cups (325ml) of water to a boil. Add 1 level...
Three keys ingredients combine to make Hibiscus Mint a strong delicious tea. This relaxing caffeine-free tea is great for any time of the day!Ingredients: Hibiscus, Peppermint, Stevia Use 1 TSP (2...
Honeybush Red Tea is also known as berg tea or mountain tea. It is so named because the flowers smell of honey. The taste of honeybush tea is similar to that...