Tea Information and Descriptions

Teas, Loose Leaf, flavored

Most of the tea flavors are self explanatory except Tropicana and perhaps Earl Grey which are described below. Our loose leaf flavored teas are based on large leaf black tea. The tea is a Ceylon blend which reduces cloudiness and complements the various flavors making great iced or hot tea. These are fine teas which explains why so many love our flavored teas.
Tropicana is our tropical fruit flavored and scented black tea. It has the most wonderful fruit and floral aroma even before brewing. We think Tropicana will be one of your favorite iced tea drinks. (Tropicana loose leaf tea presently unavailable)

Earl Grey tea is black tea which has been flavored with oil of bergamot. This oil is very aromatic and has a somewhat citric flavor. The aroma is most memorable and enjoyable which explains why Earl Grey tea is the favorite tea for so many.

Teas, Loose Leaf;  Black, Green, Oolong

Our varietal teas are the highest quality examples we can find. All are large whole leaf teas and represent some of the best tasting teas available. Coffee Classics teas are fresh, full teas, they make about 200 cups per pound (6 to 10 cents per cup) making them a truly affordable luxury! Our teas come from the finest tea gardens from the classic growing regions of the world. Mainly; India, China, Ceylon (Sri Lanka) and Formosa.  In our descriptions, OP means Orange Pekoe (large leaf) and "tip" indicates that it is a first flush or early picked leaf.

 In general, tea contains about one half the caffeine of coffee. This is true of black tea, green tea and Oolong tea. Herbal teas (tisanes) normally have no caffeine.

CEYLON DIMBULA  black tea  

DARJEELING black tea

Darjeeling tea comes from northwestern India in the foothills of the Himalaya mountains at elevations of about 6000 feet. It is perhaps the world's most sought after black tea. I like it best as hot tea, it has a great aroma and a brisk, flowery bouquet. Our Darjeeling is a large leaf OP with some tip.  Go to Order Form

English Breakfast tea is Keemun black tea from China. Some like a little bit of milk with it for their morning wake up. The Keemun teas have been favorites of tea drinkers for centuries. Please understand that there are many variants of English Breakfast tea and that they are not all alike. Our tea strives to be most like the classic teas used in England for many decades.
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Green tea comes from the same plant (Camellia sinensis) which produces black tea. The difference is that green tea leaves are not fermented but are dried before fermentation starts. This lack of processing preserves the leaf's flavonoids and antioxidants which may explain many of the health benefits credited to green tea. Our favorite green tea is our Pearl Tea. Also known as gunpowder tea. This tea is produced from a leaf which is rolled into a small ball which resembles a pearl or a gunpowder pellet, hence the name gunpowder. It reminds us of little pearls of tea which, when steeped, unfurl to release their delicate flavor.  Go to Order Form

OOLONG tea

Oolong tea is a semi-fermented tea with a dark, olive-like color. It is called the "champagne of teas" because of its distinctive flavor and aroma. Our oolong has a large leaf and brews an amber colored liquid. The taste is mild yet rich. Oolong tea has many of the same health benefits as green tea. Go to Order Form

Bencheley Apricot Tea

A 25 teabag tin of the best apricot flavored tea we have found. The black tea base is rich, the flavor is sweet, fruity and aromatic. The metal container keeps it fresh.  Available in regular and decaf.  Go to Order Form

PG Tips

With PG, you've not only got a great cuppa, but a healthier diet brewing!... Caffeine in tea is relatively low, almost half as much as coffee and moderate amounts of tea (6 cups/day) do not show adverse effects on the body. What's more, PG contains antioxidants (called flavonoids). You get them in fruit and vegetables and they're really good for you. So sit back and enjoy your PG moment!
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