Green Teas – Chai Cupboard

The Grapevine

Tim Ellis — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:05:49 +0000

Shelf Life: 2 years
Caffeine Level: Medium

Tasting Notes: fruity

Grapes on the vine – not always for wine! Tending sweet with notes of icewine and blueberry

Ingredients:
Apple · Green tea · Currant · White tea · Hibiscus · Butterfly pea flower · Black currant · Cornflower petals · Stevia · Natural flavors

Steeping Recommendations:
1 heaping tsp (2.75g) · 8oz water · 185°F
Steep: 3-5 minutes
As always, remove from water to prevent further steeping.

For a pot:
18oz/2cups: 2 heaping tsp
36oz/4cups: 1 heaping tbsp
48oz/6cups: 2 heaping tbsp
185°F
Steep: 3 -5 minutes
As always, remove from water to prevent further steeping.

For Iced Tea:
One cup:
2 heaping tsps · ½ cup water · 185°F
Steep: 5 mins
Add a minimum of 1 cup of ice cubes (some will melt)
Let cool for a minute then enjoy your iced tea!

1 liter/quart:
6 heaping tsps · 1 1/4 cups water · 185°F
Steep: 5 minutes
Quarter fill a serving pitcher with cold water. Pour the tea into your serving pitcher straining the leaves. Add ice and top-up the pitcher with cold water.
Garnish and sweeten to taste.
A rule of thumb when preparing fresh brewed iced tea is to double the strength of hot tea since it will be poured over ice and diluted with cold water.

Food Safety Advisory: We strongly recommend using filtered or freshly drawn cold water brought to a rolling boil when brewing all types of tea. Today’s water has been known to carry viruses, parasites and bacteria. Boiling the water will kill these elements and reduce the potential incidence of water-borne illnesses.

Wake Up Call

Tim Ellis — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 22:22:24 +0000

Ayurvedic
Shelf Life: 2 years
Antioxidant Level: Medium
Caffeine Level: Medium

Tasting Notes: citrus, spice & earthy

Lemony mate opening with a Thai ginger finish to revive you!
Rise and shine with the best of them! This peppy go-getter delivers a green mate-powered dose of motivation to help you take on the world.. (Or, at least the strength to cross the first thing off your to-do list). The perfect cup for gettin’ up and at ‘em.

Ingredients:
Ginger · Apple · Lemon · Green mate · Lemongrass · Licorice · Ginseng · Green tea · Guarana seed · Natural flavors

Steeping Recommendations:
1 heaping tsp · 8oz water · 176-180°F
Steep: 3 mins (mild), 5 mins (medium), 7+ mins (strong)
As always, remove from water to prevent further steeping.

For a pot:
18oz/2cups: 2 heaping tsp
36oz/4cups: 1 heaping tbsp
48oz/6cups: 2 heaping tbsp
208-212°F
Steep: 3 mins (mild), 5 mins (medium), 7+ mins (strong)
As always, remove from water to prevent further steeping.

Food Safety Advisory: We strongly recommend using filtered or freshly drawn cold water brought to a rolling boil when brewing all types of tea. Today’s water has been known to carry viruses, parasites and bacteria. Boiling the water will kill these elements and reduce the potential incidence of water-borne illnesses.

Watermelon Bubblegum

Tim Ellis — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 20:47:30 +0000

Shelf Life: 2 yrs
Caffeine Level: medium
Tasting Notes: sweet lime

Luscious watermelon bubblegum cheek to cheek with sparkling lime finish

Ingredients:
Green tea · Kaffir Lime leaves · Cornflower petals · Natural Flavors

Steeping Recommendations:
1 heaping tsp (2.4g) · 8oz water · 185°F
Steep: 3-5 minutes
As always, remove from water to prevent further steeping.

For a pot:
18oz/2cups: 2 heaping tsp
36oz/4cups: 1 heaping tbsp
48oz/6cups: 2 heaping tbsp

For Iced Tea:
One cup:
2 heaping tsps · ½ cup water · 185°F
Steep: 3-5 mins
Add a minimum of 1 cup of ice cubes (some will melt)
Let cool for a minute then enjoy your iced tea!

1 liter/quart:
6 heaping tsps · 1 1/4 cups water · 185°F
Steep: 5 minutes
Quarter fill a serving pitcher with cold water. Pour the tea into your serving pitcher straining the leaves.
Add ice and top-up the pitcher with cold water. Garnish and sweeten to taste. A rule of thumb when
preparing fresh brewed iced tea is to double the strength of hot tea since it will be poured over ice and
diluted with cold water.

Food Safety Advisory: We strongly recommend using filtered or freshly drawn cold water brought to a rolling boil when brewing all types of tea. Today’s water has been known to carry viruses, parasites and bacteria. Boiling the water will kill these elements and reduce the potential incidence of water-borne illnesses.

Cinnamon Sibu

Tim Ellis — Fri, 14 Feb 2025 03:30:58 +0000

Shelf Life: 2yrs
Caffeine Level: Low

Sweet cinnamon with notes of rose peeking through smooth green tea flavor. The base of this wonderfully smooth tea is a Sencha style green tea that has a dark green, needle shaped leaf and produces a pale green, yellowish liquor; a very bright cup and sweet, honey like finish. Brew this on a dreary day, and let the cinnamon warm you! This tea is also fantastic poured over ice!

Ingredients:
Sencha · Cinnamon · Rose petals · Natural flavors

Steeping Recommendations:
1 tsp of tea · 1 cup water · 176°F
Steep: 4 mins
As always, remove from water to further steeping.

Food Safety Advisory: We strongly recommend using filtered or freshly drawn cold water brought to a rolling boil when brewing all types of tea. Boiling the water will reduce the potential incidence of water-borne illnesses.

Cloud Mist

Tim Ellis — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 00:33:50 +0000

Vanilla Pumpkin Swirl

Tim Ellis — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 00:28:25 +0000

2025 Holiday Tea · Limited Quantity!

Kosher
Shelf Life: 2 years
Antioxidant Level: High
Caffeine Level: Low

Infusion: Bright, pale green to yellow, light colored cup
Tasting Notes: Smooth, cozy, sweet, warming

Smooth green tea combined with the cozy essence of vanilla and pumpkin. Infused with warm spices, Vanilla Pumpkin Swirl offers a comforting and aromatic experience perfect for the autumn and winter seasons. Crafted with care, the honey-like sweetness of sencha-style tea pairs seamlessly with the woodsy depths of vanilla. The gentle astringency of green tea is balanced by the comforting embrace of rich spices. Each sip reveals notes of sweet cinnamon with undertones of nutmeg and a lingering clove finish. Harvest pumpkin and fruity sea buckthorn add a nuanced and profound character to this heartwarming tea.

Vanilla Pumpkin Swirl offers the perfect balance of energizing and soothing qualities. The combination of caffeine and L-theanine in green tea is said to provide a stable source of energy, promote mental focus, and help reduce stress. This inviting cup not only invigorates with its gentle caffeine boost but also envelops you in the comforting warmth of vanilla and spices. Ideal for energizing you on cold mornings or cozying up in the afternoon, this tea warms your heart and body with every sip.

Brew a cup to experience the rich, creamy swirls of vanilla perfectly blended with smooth green tea, creating a comforting daily ritual. With each sip, the medley of spices will enliven your senses and soothe your soul. Embrace this tea and let it become a cherished part of your collection.

Ingredients:
Green Tea · Cinnamon · Nutmeg · Clove
Sea buckthorn, · Pumpkin · Marigold
Vanilla Bean · Natural flavors

Steeping Recommendations:
1 tsp · 8oz water · 208-212°F
Steep: 3 – 5 mins
As always, remove from water to prevent further steeping.

For a pot:
18oz/2cups: 2 heaping tsp
36oz/4cups: 1 heaping tbsp
48oz/6cups: 2 heaping tbsp
208-212°F
Steep: 3 mins (mild), 5 mins (medium), 7+ mins (strong)
As always, remove from water to prevent further steeping.

Food Safety Advisory: We strongly recommend using filtered or freshly drawn cold water brought to a rolling boil when brewing all types of tea. Today’s water has been known to carry viruses, parasites and bacteria. Boiling the water will kill these elements and reduce the potential incidence of water-borne illnesses.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We always recommend checking with a physician before ingesting or using herbal products, in particular if you are pregnant, nursing or using other medications.

Pomegranate Hibiscus

Tim Ellis — Sat, 20 Jul 2024 23:44:47 +0000

Lychee Jasmine

Tim Ellis — Sun, 12 Nov 2023 00:02:15 +0000

Cherry Rose

Tim Ellis — Sun, 12 Nov 2023 00:02:06 +0000

Shelf Life: 2 years

Caffeine Level: Low

A blend of Sencha green tea with sweet cherry flavoring & subtle rose hints gives the tea a wonderful character.

Ingredients:

Green tea

Rose petal

Natural flavors

Steeping Recommendations:

1 tsp of tea · 1 cup water · 176°F

Steep: 4 mins

Golden Apple Spice

Tim Ellis — Sat, 11 Nov 2023 23:52:54 +0000

Warm cinnamon toast spice comes to the front with a delicious, juicy apple mouth-feel.

Ingredients:

Green tea · Apple pieces · Cinnamon

Rose petals · Safflower petals

Natural flavors (Organic Compliant)

Steeping Recommendations:

1 tsp of tea · 1 cup water · 176°F

Steep: 3-5 mins

As always, remove from water to prevent further steeping.

Genmaicha Chai

Tim Ellis — Sat, 11 Nov 2023 23:52:35 +0000

Kosher

Caffeine Level: Medium

Delicious toasty rice notes dappled with green tea and spice create a ceremonial tea union of Japan and India.

Ingredients:

Green tea · Roasted & Popped rice

Ginger · Cinnamon · Cardamom

Black & White pepper · Clove · Nutmeg

Steeping Recommendations:

1 tsp of tea · 1 cup water · 176°F

Steep: 3-5 mins

As always, remove from water to prevent further steeping.

Matcha, Kenya Green Flamingo

Tim Ellis — Sun, 18 Sep 2022 00:42:31 +0000

Blueberry Pie

Tim Ellis — Sun, 18 Sep 2022 00:37:23 +0000

Sweet and tangy. Wild blueberry notes accentuated with full body green gunpowder.

Ingredients:
Green tea · Apple pieces · Blueberries
Calendula, Cornflower & Sunflower petals
Natural flavors

Blackberry Brandy

Tim Ellis — Sun, 18 Sep 2022 00:34:52 +0000

Brews a light, sweet cup with a malty finish.

Ingredients:
Blend of black and green teas · flavoring

Jasmine Green Tea

Tim Ellis — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 02:40:34 +0000

Wonderfully fragrant blend of green tea and jasmine flowers.

Ingredients:
Green tea · Jasmine flowers

Steeping Recommendations:
1 tsp of tea · 1 cup water · 175°F
Steep: 3-5 mins
As always, take leaves out of the water to prevent further steeping

Houjicha

Tim Ellis — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 02:40:20 +0000

green tea

Amber colored infusion with a smooth flavor & accents of chocolate, coffee and roasted barley.

S: autumn and winter
C:
O: Kagoshima, Japan
P: roasted mature leaves & stems
E: 5,600 ft

Steeping Recommendations:
1.5 tbsp of tea · 12oz water · 185°F
First Steep: 3 mins, add 1 minute for each additional resteep

Sencha

Tim Ellis — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 02:39:26 +0000
Direct Trade • Kosher • Organic Fresh, grassy high notes with a smooth body. Savory flavor & crisp finish. Brews golden-green liquor. Season: spring & summerCultivar: YabukitaOrigin: Kagoshima, JapanPicking & Processing: lightly steamedElevation: 5,600 ft Steeping Recommendations:1.5 tbsp of tea · 12 oz water · 170°FSteep: 3 mins, add 1 minute for each additional resteepAs… Read More »Sencha

Kukicha

Tim Ellis — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 02:38:13 +0000

Green tea

Origin: Kagoshima, Japan

The blending of tender leaves, stems and stem fibers (Keba) leftover from Sencha processing creates a tea with a full, creamy & enriching body, refreshingly savory-sweet taste and vibrantly colored infusion. Great for those who are sensitive to astringency.

Steeping Recommendations:
1.5 tbsp of tea · 12oz water · 185°F
First Steep: 3 mins, add 1 minute for each additional resteep
As always, take leaves out of the water to prevent further steeping.

Gunpowder Green

Tim Ellis — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 02:38:10 +0000

Chinese Green tea

Bold open leaf that has been rolled into pellets. Slightly smoky flavor with mellow body. Enjoy hot or iced!

Steeping Recommendations:
1 tsp of tea · 8oz water · 175°F
First Steep: 3 mins, add 1 minute for each additional resteep

Genmaicha w/ Toasted Rice

Tim Ellis — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 02:38:01 +0000

Toasty aroma & nutty flavor.

Ingredients:
Green tea · Toasted Rice · Popcorn

Genmaicha No .2

Tim Ellis — Sun, 18 Sep 2022 00:42:57 +0000

Moroccan Mint

Tim Ellis — Sun, 18 Sep 2022 00:33:39 +0000
Small Batch Sweet mint with a hint of smoke.Enjoy hot or cold. Don’t brew cold; flavors won’t develop well. Brew hot, then let cool.{Some batches may contain different flavor notes} Ingredients:Gunpowder tea · Peppermint · Spearmint Steeping Recommendations:1 tsp of tea · 8oz water · 175°FSteep: 3-5 minsAs always, take leaves out of the water… Read More »Moroccan Mint

Five Valleys Green Chai

Tim Ellis — Sun, 18 Sep 2022 00:32:03 +0000

Light, smooth & creamy, with slightly astringent aftertaste.
Great for an autumn picnic!

Ingredients:
Green tea · Cinnamon · Pepper
Cloves · Coriander · Star Anise
Ginger · Cardamom · Extract

Jasmine Pearls

Tim Ellis — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 02:39:24 +0000
Tender tea leaves, hand-rolled and deeply infused with the sweet aroma of Jasmine blossoms. Season: spring Cultivar: Fuding & YunnanOrigin: Fujian & Yunnan, ChinaPicking & Processing: budsElevation: 7,080 ft & 22,110 ft Steeping Recommendations:1.5 tbsp (11g) of tea · 12 oz water · 175°FSteep: 3 mins, add 1 minute for each additional resteepAs always, take… Read More »Jasmine Pearls

Dragonwell

Tim Ellis — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 02:38:30 +0000

Origin: China

Leaves are rolled and pan-fired to dry, resulting in a sweet, mellow taste
that’s high in anti-oxidants.