{"title":"Black Tea","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"collections-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"desc-margin-top\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"aa-black","title":"A'a Black - Some of the Finest Tea in the World","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"desc-margin-top\"\u003eExperience the finest tea in the world in the comfort of your own home. Let the fragrance of the ohia forest wash over you; savor the notes of ripe banana, sweet raisins and honey in every cup of Aʻa Black. This ultra-premium tea sells for $4500 a pound in Harrods of London, and is served in distinguished restaurants across the country, from Senia in Honolulu to Eleven Madison Park in New York City, for $60 or more per pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSituated on a bed of 400-year-old volcanic ash soil enriched by the surrounding forest over centuries, the terroir of Big Island Tea is unmatched. As it grows, the tea is bathed in cool morning mist and shaded from the afternoon sun by ohia and other native trees. Eliah Halpenny and Dr. Cam Muir cultivate each plant from seed, using natural cross-pollination techniques and no pesticides, harvesting and processing entirely by hand. The tropical cloud forest ecosystem of their farm promotes genetic diversity and agricultural sustainability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Making the world's finest tea leaves loose leaf\" href=\"https:\/\/teachest.mom\/blogs\/time-for-tea\/tea-leaves-loose-leaf\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/a\u003e about the farmer and the farm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"notes\"\u003eCupping Notes:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaste: banana, honey, vanilla, raisin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBouquet: ohia, honey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody: medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLiquor: golden brown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCaffeine: moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"notes\"\u003eBrewing Technique:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteep: 5 minutes first infusion, 1 minute thereafter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeaf Amount: 5 g per cup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater Temp: 195° – 205° F (90° – 96° C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ingredients\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/span\u003e Ultra-premium black tea made exclusively by hand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003eContents:\u003c\/span\u003e 6 packs of 5 gram portions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tea Chest Hawaii","offers":[{"title":"6x5g","offer_id":32154998177910,"sku":"HGT-001","price":230.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0006\/2013\/4518\/files\/A_aBlack-SomeoftheFinestTeaintheWorld.jpg?v=1709951973"},{"product_id":"darjeeling","title":"Darjeeling First Flush","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"desc-margin-top\"\u003eWe cupped more than 30 teas before selecting this Darjeeling First Flush. First flush Darjeeling comes from the first leaves emerging after the plant's winter dormant season. Ours is grown 5,000 feet above sea level and produces a balanced cup with a bright, smooth finish, and abundant notes of mint and fresh pine that complement the distinctive muscatel flavor characteristic of Darjeeling. This tea has great value, as it is good for four to five infusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"notes\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh, clean and vibrant cup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmple green notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerate caffeine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"notes\"\u003eCupping Notes:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaste: crisp with sweet astringency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBouquet: muscatel and pine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody: medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLiquor: golden yellow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"notes\"\u003eBrewing Technique:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteep: 3 minutes first infusion, 30 seconds subsequent infusions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeaf Amount: 3 grams per cup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater Temp: 195° F (95° C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tea Chest Hawaii","offers":[{"title":"3 oz \/ 85 g","offer_id":12111666872438,"sku":"BT-001","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz \/ 227 g","offer_id":12111666905206,"sku":"BT-001B","price":43.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 oz \/ 454 g","offer_id":12111666937974,"sku":"BT-001W","price":83.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0006\/2013\/4518\/files\/TCDarjeelingFirstFlushTea.jpg?v=1709950091"},{"product_id":"single-est-nilgiri","title":"Single Estate Premium Nilgiri","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"desc-margin-top\"\u003eThe Nilgiris district of Tamil Nadu, India, produces some exceptional black teas — bright, lively and robust, with subtle fruit notes. This Single Estate Premium Nilgiri offers high-value quality at a great price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNilgiri tea is particularly suited for iced teas, as the brew remains beautifully clear as it cools, unlike other black teas. We are proud of the confidence the growers have placed in us, a relationship which we were pleased to take to new heights when we used their Nilgiri tea in our signature Original Blend to win the “Best Iced Tea in America” honor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"notes\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-value quality at a great price\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright, lively and robust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"notes\"\u003eCupping Notes:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaste: earthy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBouquet: tea and fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody: medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLiquor: amber brown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCaffeine: moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAntioxidants: high\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"notes\"\u003eBrewing Technique:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteep: 3 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeaf Amount: 3 g per cup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater Temp: 195° F (90° C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tea Chest Hawaii","offers":[{"title":"3 oz \/ 85 g","offer_id":12111679848566,"sku":"BT-002","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz \/ 227 g","offer_id":12111679881334,"sku":"BT-002B","price":27.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 oz \/ 454 g","offer_id":12111679914102,"sku":"BT-002W","price":52.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0006\/2013\/4518\/files\/SingleEstatePremiumNilgiri.jpg?v=1709954586"},{"product_id":"single-estate-assam","title":"Assam","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"desc-margin-top\"\u003eThis single estate Assam STGFOP is delicious and pleasing to the eye with golden flowery tips on a bed of rich black tea.  Deep, bold and rustic flavors awaken the senses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"desc-margin-top\"\u003eDrink it as you would coffee; the malt-and-honey notes make for an invigorating straight cup and the full body easily goes well to milk and sugar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"notes\"\u003eCupping Notes:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaste: Robust, rustic with malty notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBouquet: Hints of honey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody: Full\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLiquor: Dark Brown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCaffeine: Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAntioxidants: High\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"notes\"\u003eBrewing Technique:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteep: 3 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeaf Amount: One round teaspoon per cup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater Temp: 185° F (85° C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ingredients\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/span\u003e premium black tea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tea Chest Hawaii","offers":[{"title":"3 oz \/ 85 g","offer_id":40096892977270,"sku":"BT-012","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz \/ 227 g","offer_id":40096893010038,"sku":"BT-012B","price":35.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 oz \/ 454 g","offer_id":40096893042806,"sku":"BT-012W","price":69.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0006\/2013\/4518\/files\/SingleEstateAssam.jpg?v=1709954502"},{"product_id":"golden-curl-black-tea","title":"Ceylon Golden Curl","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCeylon Golden Curl is made from the rare Red Premium cultivar and is organically grown using sustainable agricultural protocols. An expert team of pluckers carefully hand-pick two leaves and a bud to maintain the tea's distinguished looks and unmatched taste. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Nuwara Eliya tea district in central Sri Lanka grows some of the finest black teas in the country. At 4500 feet above sea level, the farm is lush with two majestic waterfalls nourishing the area. Mattakelle Estate is one of the most decorated gardens in Sri Lanka earning numerous accolades including Rainforest Alliance and ECO LABEL certifications and the Presidential Environmental Green Award from the country's Ministry of Labor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"notes\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautifully crafted tea with golden brown liquor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnmatched taste from a rare cultivar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"notes\"\u003eCupping Notes:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaste: melon, cantaloupe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBouquet: passionfruit, honey \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody: medium and well balanced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLiquor: golden brown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCaffeine: moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"notes\"\u003eBrewing Technique:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteep: 3-4 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeaf Amount: 3 g per cup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater Temp: 190° F (90° C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ingredients\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/span\u003e premium black tea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tea Chest Hawaii","offers":[{"title":"3 oz \/ 85 g","offer_id":41523754336374,"sku":"BT-007","price":38.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz \/ 227 g","offer_id":41523754369142,"sku":"BT-007B","price":94.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"16 oz \/ 454 g","offer_id":41523754401910,"sku":"BT-007W","price":186.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0006\/2013\/4518\/files\/GoldenCurlCeylonBlackteafromSriLanka.png?v=1723149590"},{"product_id":"ceylon-silver-tips-black-tea","title":"Ceylon Silver Tips","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"desc-margin-top\"\u003eThis tea's unique spindle-shaped leaves are crafted from delicate, unfurled leaf buds picked before the buds open and lose their silvery down. Ceylon Silver Tips is a mélange of honey and fruit reminiscent of a fine pinot. Excellent for breakfast or an afternoon pick-me-up. You can be sipping this world-class tea for under 25 cents a cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"desc-margin-top\"\u003eLocated in the Matara tea district, Kiruwanaganga Estate sits near the Sinharaja Forest Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The pristine air quality and lushness of the forest, are ideal for tea plants. The tea factory was the first in the country to achieve ISO22000 certification for safe, high-quality, sustainable, and ethical manufacturing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"notes\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep, full flavor and smooth finish \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat value\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"notes\"\u003eCupping Notes:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaste: wild honey and caramel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBouquet: molasses, melon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody: full\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLiquor: golden brown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"notes\"\u003eBrewing Technique:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteep: 3-4 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeaf Amount: 3 grams per cup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater Temp: 190° F (90° C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3-4 infusions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ingredients\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/span\u003e black tea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tea Chest Hawaii","offers":[{"title":"3 oz \/ 85 g","offer_id":41523796279414,"sku":"BT-008","price":21.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz \/ 227 g","offer_id":41523796312182,"sku":"BT-008B","price":43.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 oz \/ 454 g","offer_id":41523796344950,"sku":"BT-008W","price":86.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0006\/2013\/4518\/files\/SilverTipsCeylonBlackTeafromSriLanka.png?v=1723149644"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0006\/2013\/4518\/collections\/black_tea_premium_teas_tea_from_hawaii_best_black_tea.png?v=1744934905","url":"https:\/\/teachest.mom\/collections\/black-tea.oembed","provider":"Tea Chest Hawaii","version":"1.0","type":"link"}