Carytown Teas

this organic assam exemplifies the qualities of a high quality assam tea-creamy, rich, a very flavorful import from the sewpur estate

black tea infused with lychee blossoms. this elegant tea takes on a naturally sweet, faint plum-like flavor. very refreshing hot or iced.

a full leaf ceylon blended with dried pieces of mango. has a lovely mango flavor that is neither too bold or too mild. makes a wonderful iced tea.

fukujyu (spider legs), organic fair trade japanese green tea fukujyu (sometimes transliterating as fukujyo or fukujya) means green spider leg and this describes the appearance of the finished tea.

grown on the izu peninsula, not far from tokyo. matcha is grown only in japan, where local farmers cultivate it by traditional methods, from growing to grinding. several weeks prior to harvest in the spring, farmers cover the tea plants with bamboo mats or tarps, gradually reducing the amount of sunlight that reaches the plants. this step increases the chlorophyll content and turns the leaves dark green, giving matcha its distinct green color.

based on a traditional moroccan beverage. this tea combines a bold gunpowder green tea with spearmint and pepermint. traditionally served in a beautiful silver tea pot.

lemongrass mint, organic fair trade yerba mate organic green mate blended with organic lemograss and peppermint. great if drinking traditionally and also as a refreshing iced tea

carob mint, organic fair trade yerba mate green and roasted yerba mate blended with carob and mint

lemon ginger, organic fair trade yerba mate green mate blended with ginger root and ground lemon rind.