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These bittersweet profile teas have a deep and nuanced aroma, body and taste.

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Valerian Dream

Organic Caffeine-Free Botanical Blend
Bittersweet | Floral | Earthy
from $22.00
Available in 3 sizes and sachets
from $22.00
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Vanilla Mint Chai

Organic Pu'er Tea Blend
Sweet | Rich | Aromatic
from $22.00
Available in 3 sizes
from $22.00
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Pu’er Classic

Organic Pu'er Tea
Earthy | Sweet | Bold
from $21.00
Available in 3 sizes
from $21.00
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Iron Goddess of Mercy

Oolong Tea
Roasty | Dried Fruit | Smooth
from $23.50
Available in 3 sizes
from $23.50
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Pu’er Tuo Cha

Organic Pu'er Tea
Smooth | Complex | Robust
from $24.50
Available in 3 sizes
from $24.50
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Mushroom Hero

Organic Caffeine-Free Botanical Blend
Rich | Brothy | Earthy
from $52.00
Available in 2 sizes
from $52.00
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Houjicha

Organic Green Tea
Roasty | Smooth | Chocolate
from $14.50
from $14.50

Warm, Comforting & In-Season

From single-origin teas and spiced blends to cozy, soul-soothing sips, our fall collection is here to ground and inspire your senses all season long.

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Valerian Dream

Organic Caffeine-Free Botanical Sachets
Bittersweet | Floral | Earthy
$10.00
Also available in loose leaf
$10.00
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Black Lemon

Craft-brewed Sparkling Botanical Teas
Bold | Citrusy | Energizing
$48.00
$48.00
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Wa Shan Shu Pu'er Cake Vintage 2018

Garden Direct Pu'er Tea
Silky | Ferment | Sweet Malt
$42.00
$42.00

Supercharge Your Ritual With Matcha

In every emerald-green serving of matcha lies nature's perfect balance of sustained energy and calming focus.

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Doi Wawee Sun-Dried Red Tea

Garden Direct Red Tea
Malty | Honey | Berry Compote
$28.00
$28.00
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Ruby Oolong

Oolong Tea
Oolong Tea
from $33.00
Available in 2 sizes and sachets
from $33.00
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Japanese Whisky Barrel Aged: Chiang Dao

Garden Direct Black Tea
Oak | Vanilla | Burnt Sugar
$40.00
$40.00
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Doi Wawee Sheng Pu'er Vintage Spring 2020

Garden Direct Pu'er Tea
Sandalwood | Wild Honey | Vibrant
$48.00
$48.00
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Laos Sheng Pu’er Tea Cake Vintage 2021

Garden Direct Pu'er Tea
Wildflower Honey | Ripe Fruit | Piney
$48.00
$48.00
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Hong Yu Whisky Barrel Aged

Garden Direct Black Tea
Red Date | Sherry Cask Whisky | Wintergreen
$40.00
$40.00
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Reviews

What Rishi Tea Drinkers
Are Saying

"This is by far the best Earl Grey tea I have had. I drink a lot of tea and only drink Rishi Earl Grey. You will love the flavor. "

—Marshall

Earl Grey Supreme

Rich | Citrusy | Floral

"I don't believe there is a better green tea you can get in a bag. The evidence is in the bright, even, grassy green color this tea makes."

—JD

Matcha Super Green

Sweet | Smooth | Umami

"I love this tea - the richness of it is amazing, and it relaxes me with the ginger and turmeric. Such a winner :)"

—Kayla

Turmeric Ginger

Spicy | Zesty | Fragrant

"This tea is absolutely amazing! I feel immediate uplifting effects after consuming. Rishi has the best quality tea that I have found on any shelf thus far."

—Tia

Blueberry Hibiscus

Vibrant | Tart | Luscious

"This is seriously the BEST chai concentrate out there. It's incredible and has such a great spice. I'll never go back to another brand."

—Courtney

Masala Chai Concentrate

Spicy | Rich | Fragrant

"This is my first tasting of oolong tea and I'm in love! It's flavor is delicate yet robust and floral. Absolutely delicious, my new favorite tea."

—Amber

Iron Goddess of Mercy

Roasty | Dried Fruit | Smooth

"Delicious and satisfying. It's delicate enough to drink without doctoring but also bold enough to hold up to cream and honey. An absolute delight."

—Star

Golden Yunnan

Malty | Jammy | Mellow

Experience Exceptionally Bold Tea 

This collection of strong-flavored teas are perfect for those who love more resonant and bittersweet flavors. Notable for their tannic, rich profile, the teas in this collection will result in thick and dark “liquor” that is deeply aromatic and heady. The perfect profile for a long tea session or morning brew. Many of these teas have been aged as well, leading to a deeply developed and complex profile that will shine brightly through multiple steeps. If you’re looking for a truly indulgent and rich tea experience, these bold teas are the right choice.

How to Brew Bold & Bittersweet Teas

As many of these teas are aged for complexity, they result in an incredibly rich and strong cup of tea. As such, we suggest brewing the teas in this collection in multiple small and quick steeps to enjoy the breadth of the profile these teas have to offer. In general, we suggest brewing 1.5 tablespoons of tea leaves with 5 ounces of hot water for 20-30 seconds. Repeat brews can be extended by about 30 seconds each time, repeating until the tea begins to taste very bitter.

FAQs

Aged Teas Celebrated Around the World

Are you a big fan of bold flavor? Our aged Pu’er teas are an excellent option to build out your cabinet of strong-flavored, complex teas. With a slightly earthy, sweet flavor, Pu’er teas are celebrated for their rich liquor, sturdy body and floral aroma. When stored properly, some Pu’er varieties can even age further in your pantry, offering a complexity and depth of flavor unreachable by other teas. No matter what kind of tea you enjoy, Rishi Tea & Botanicals is sure to have the blend for you.