Our Loose Teas

Friends for Tea now has a line of loose teas offered in 1.5 ounce and 3 ounce resealable pouches.

All of our teas are of the finest quality and are certified USDA Organic.

Currently available Friends for Tea loose teas:

 

* Absolutely Assam! – Black tea from Halmari Estate in Assam, India.

$5.50 for 1.5 oz.  (3 oz. available only on request)

 

* NEW!  Certainly Ceylon!  – Black tea from Kenilworth Estate in Sri Lanka

$3.50 for 1.5 oz.                 $6.00 for 3 oz.

 

* Chesapeake Chai – China black tea with cinnamon, cloves, spices, and orange peel.

$3.50 for 1.5 oz.                 $6.00 for  3 oz.

 

* NEW!  Coco-Nutty Green – Green tea flavored with coconut flakes, pineapple, brittle, and walnuts

$3.50 for 1.5 oz.                 $6.00 for  3 oz.

 

* Decaf Vanilla - Decaffeinated black tea with vanilla bits.

$4.50 for 1.5 oz.                 $8.00 for 3 oz.

 

* Earl Grey Decaf - Decaffeinated black tea with bergamot taste.

$4.50 for 1.5 oz.                  $8.00 for  3 oz.

 

* Friends of the Empress – a green and black tea blend with malva, marigold flowers, and flavoring.

$3.50 for 1.5 oz.                  $6.00 for  3 oz.

 

* Gracious Grey – Black tea with bergamot, orange peels, and flavoring.

$3.50 for 1.5 oz.                  $6.00 for  3 oz.

 

* NEW!  Green Dragon – Chinese green tea with rolled leaves.

$3.50 for 1.5 oz.                  $6.00 for  3 oz.

 

* Ravin’ Red Rooibos - Caffeine free USDA Certified Organic South African rooibos.

$3.00 for 1.5 oz.                  $5.00 for  3 oz.

 

Our Seasonal Teas:

Spiced Caramel Apple – Black tea flavored with apple pieces and toffee bits

$3.50 for 1.5 oz.                  $6.00 for  3 oz.

 

NEW!  Hibernate – An herbal blend of chamomile and lavender – NO CAFFEINE!

 $4.50 for 1.5 oz.


Seasonal blends are only available for a limited time… get yours before it sells out!

 

To order call us at 410-254-2277 or click on the Contact Us page in the Directory on the left to email your order.

 

 

BREWING INSTRUCTIONS

Add 1 rounded teaspoon of loose tea per cup of water to a bag or infuser (use a little more for herbal teas).  Heat cold water (filtered water is best) to correct temperature and steep as indicated below. Remove the bag or infuser and serve.

Black Teas:          212 degrees F                            Steep time:   3 – 5 minutes  (Steeping longer makes the tea bitter!)

Green Teas:         175 to 180 degrees F                Steep time:   1 – 3 minutes* 

(*Green tea leaves can be used 3 times, but cut steep  time in half when using wet leaves.)

Rooibos:               212 degrees F                            Steep time:   3 – 5  minutes

Herbals:               212 degrees F                            Steep time:   3 – 5 + minutes