Tea for Coffee Lovers
While coffee can give us a boost for the day and has been shown to have some medicinal properties, it can also negatively impact our ability to balance our mind, body, and spirit. Tea is the only plant in the camellia family that contains caffeine and the only caffeinated plant in the world that both uplifts and relaxes the body and mind due to its combination of alkaloids and other health promoting chemicals.
Whether you are looking to reduce your caffeine consumption or swap out your morning coffee for a cup of tea, this collection has it all.
Caffeine Without the Jitters
Unlike the immediate caffeine burst that coffee delivers, the tannins in tea combine with the caffeine molecule making the caffeine slow to release. The result is a steady feeling of alertness, without a caffeine crash.
For hearty, nutty, and roasted flavors, choose Bancha Hojicha, Dian Hong, Da Hong Pao, or Genmai Matcha. Try brewing the espresso-like shot of concentrated Da Hong Pao that we call the oolong bomb! Energy Boost Blend, Yerba Matte, and Ceremonial Grade Matcha deliver clean energy, enhance mental clarity, and encourage a relaxed state of alertness.
Da Hong Pao Cliff Oolong Tea
A truly regal incarnation of Cliff oolong tea, Da Hong Pao is a hand-rolled large leaf tea that is well-oxidized and smooth, with great body. This is an excellent choice for the oolong tea connoisseur or for those who enjoy our smoked black teas, such as the Bohea Lapsang. Brew loosely in a glass for a full infusion and to enjoy the unfurling of these artisan crafted tea leaves.
Try brewing this tea as an Oolong Bomb - an espresso-like infusion for oolong enthusiasts.
Please note: This particular Da Hong Pao is a limited production Arogya Tea offering.
Ingredients: Premium Cliff Oolong Tea Leaves
Origin: Wuyishan, Fujian Province, China
Directions: Steep 1 tsp of tea for every 8 oz of water
Recommended Water Temperature: 200˚F
Steeping Time: 3 - 4 minutes
Dark Pu'er Ginger Tea Blend
A true ally on any winter day, this dark Pu'er is combined with dried organic ginger to produce a taste that is warm and zesty, with notes of chestnut and spice. Makes a great energizing tonic for the digestive system as it helps to move fats and impurities out of the body.* The briskness and full body of pu'er tea mixed with the invigorating qualities of ginger root make this a perfect substitute for coffee in the morning.
100% Organic Ingredients: Dark Yunnan Pu'er Tea Leaves, Dried Ginger
Origin: Yunnan Province, China
Directions: Steep 1 tsp of tea for every 8 oz of water
Recommended Water Temperature: 212˚F
Steeping Time: 3 - 5 minutes
Organic Dian Hong Black Tea (2.5 oz)
This rare tea is native to Fengqing Village, in the Yunnan Province. Also known as Yunnan Gold, Dian Hong is one of the finest Chinese black teas. Delicate tea leaf buds, or "golden tips," are processed with ancient techniques developed during the Han Dynasty. Savor its nutty aroma and smooth, honey-flavored liquor.
Ingredients: Organic Black Tea Leaves
Origin: Fengqing Village, Yunnan Province, China
Directions: Steep 1 tsp of tea for every 8 oz of water
Recommended Water Temperature: 180˚F
Steeping Time: 2 - 3 minutes
Energy Boost Green Tea Blend
The perfect healing blend for those looking for a lift during their workday or after a workout, this tea is an excellent alternative to highly processed coffee. Energy Boost provides all the energy and focus, without acidity. Plus, Ginseng, Yerba Mate, and Green Tea may help alleviate muscle soreness by reducing the buildup of lactic acid and inflammation.*
This earthy tea delivers a mildly bitter taste and can be served hot or as a healthful and refreshing cold brew!
Ingredients: Organic Yerba Mate, Ginseng, Green Tea Leaves
Please note: This green tea blend also contains naturally occurring caffeine in the herbal ingredient, yerba mate.
Directions: Steep 1 tsp of herbs for every 8 oz of water
Recommended Water Temperature: 195˚F
Steeping Time: 3 - 5 minutes
Genmai Matcha Green Tea Blend
A celebrated Japanese tea rich in flavor, color, and texture. Matcha, Japan's legendary powdered tea, contributes a note of astringent intensity to sweet green tea and roasted rice. Delivers a balanced and hearty brew that can be enjoyed as part of a delicious meal or true complement to any time of day.
Ingredients: Japanese Green Tea Leaves, Matcha (Powdered Green Tea Leaves), Roasted Brown Rice, Popcorn
Directions: Steep 1 tsp of tea for every 8 oz of water
Recommended Water Temperature: 185˚F
Steeping Time: 2 - 3 minutes
Organic Ceremonial Grade Matcha Tea Powder
Made famous by Japanese Zen monks, matcha tea has been used for centuries to create a sense of calm and focused alertness in both meditation and mindful living. Its harvest and production has been refined to a skillful art while its method of tranquil enjoyment has culminated in the sacred Japanese tea ceremony.
This particular matcha is produced from the earliest Spring-harvested tea leaves, which have been deliberately shaded to increase the sweetness, as well as the chlorophyll and amino acid levels, before being carefully stone-ground and packaged. Vibrant green with a complex and smooth taste of grassy and nutty sweetness, it is truly an extraordinary tea.
Ceremonial Grade Matcha is great for creating a high-quality sipping tea, while Culinary Grade Matcha is designed to be added to smoothies, baked goods, or other creative tea recipes. Read more about the differences between ceremonial and culinary grade matcha on our blog.
Ingredients: Organic Ceremonial Grade Matcha Green Tea powder
Directions for Traditional Preparation (makes 8oz of Matcha):
Measure 1 tsp Matcha with a bamboo spoon and sift into a matcha bowl or chawan. Next, pour 2 oz of water heated to approximately 175°F into the bowl and whisk into a smooth paste. Add 6 oz of water and whisk vigorously with a bamboo whisk until it forms a thick "froth." Thereafter, the mighty brew is sipped directly from the bowl.
Oriental Beauty Bai Hao Oolong (1.5 oz)
Oriental Beauty is a truly exquisite Taiwanese or “Formosa” oolong tea that is made with delicate young leaves and tender white tea buds. The unique and complex flavor profile of Oriental Beauty tea relies on the symbiotic relationship between the tea plant and the green leaf hopper.
Considered ‘unofficially organic,’ this exceptional tea is grown without pesticides to encourage a particular insect, the tea jassid or green leafhopper, to feed on its leaves. In response to the tiny bites of the leafhopper, the tea plants generate monoterpene diol and hotrienol, resulting in this tea variety’s distinct sweet flavor and aroma.
Due to its high oxidation level and minimal astringency, this is the oolong tea for those who prefer a smooth brew and enjoy the aroma of stone fruit.
See how Oriental Beauty compares to our other oolong teas on our blog: Oolong 101.
Ingredients: Baihao Oolong Tea Leaves
Origin: Taiwan
Directions: Steep 1 tsp of tea for every 8 oz of water
Recommended Water Temperature: 190˚F
Steeping Time: 3 - 4 minutes
Wild Harvest Yerba Mate
Gathered by hand in the wild Paraguayan forests, this herbal elixir carries a powerhouse of healing antioxidants and energy enhancing properties.* Renowned as the South American "Drink of the Gods," Yerba Mate is a refreshing brew with an earthy and slightly bitter taste.
Please note: Yerba mate contains naturally occurring caffeine.
Ingredients: Wild Harvested Yerba Mate
Directions: Steep 1 tsp of tea for every 8 oz of water
Recommended Water Temperature: 170˚F
Steeping Time: 4 - 5 minutes
Caffeine-Free Alternatives
Caffeine is only a short-term solution to increasing energy. Help your body revitalize its natural balance with this selection of caffeine-free teas.
Healthy, hearty, and delicious, Adrenal Support and Mugicha Roasted Barley create dark, coffee-like infusions. Their rich, roasted, and full-bodied flavors mimic the taste and mouthfeel of coffee, but without the acidity of a real cup of coffee. As stimulating adaptogens, American Ginseng and White Ginseng Powder may help boost energy and brain function while also helping the body adapt to internal and external stressors.
Adrenal Support Herbal Tea
Adrenal Support is a blend of potent adaptogens and medicinal mushrooms that work together to detoxify stress, support adrenal function, and promote vitality for the whole body.* With its smooth, earthy, and roasted flavor profile, this herbal tea delivers a similar taste and mouthfeel to coffee, without the acidity or high caffeine content.
Reishi Mushroom, Astragalus Root, and Licorice Root all have a long history of use in Chinese herbal medicine and are valued for their immune-supporting and anti-inflammatory properties.* Visit our blog to read more about the adaptogenic herbs and mushrooms in Adrenal Support.
100% Organic Ingredients: Chicory, Dandelion Root, Reishi Mushroom, Maitake Mushroom, Cocoa Nibs, Astragalus and Licorice Root
Directions: Steep 1 tsp of herbs for every 8 oz of water
Recommended Water Temperature: 212˚F
Steeping Time: 5 - 7 minutes
Please note: This tea contains low levels of naturally occurring caffeine in the cocoa nibs.
Mugicha Roasted Barley Tea Bags
Healthy, hearty, and delicious, our Roasted Barley Mugicha tea bags can used as a great alternative to coffee. Mugicha delivers a rich and dark infusion and a toasty flavor with a hint of bitterness. High in antioxidants and fiber, Mugicha tea offers numerous medicinal properties.*
Mugicha can be brewed hot or cold. For cold brewing, steep one tea bag in 32 oz of water in the fridge overnight.
Naturally caffeine-free.
Ingredients: 100% Roasted Barley Mugicha
Directions: Steep 1 tea bag for every 32 oz of water (can brew 2 times)
Recommended Water Temperature: 212˚F
Steeping Time: 3 - 5 minutes
Organic Mushroom Chai Tea Powder (1 oz)
Mushroom Chai powder offers numerous health benefits and a delicious, spicy chai taste. This blend of functional, adaptogenic mushrooms, including Reishi, Cordyceps, Lion’s Mane, and Chaga, may help alleviate stress and promote vitality for the whole body.*
Dissolve this tea powder in water or blend with your choice of milk to make a calming chai latte style brew.
Naturally caffeine-free mushroom tea powder.
100% Organic Ingredients: Reishi Mushroom, Maitake Mushroom, Cordyceps Mushroom, Shiitake Mushroom, Lion’s Mane Mushroom, Turkey Tail Mushroom, Chaga Mushroom, Cinnamon, Ginger, and Nutmeg
Directions: Dissolve 1/2 tsp of tea powder into 8 oz of water
Recommended Water Temperature: 212˚F
Red Ginseng Root (1 oz)
Native to the mountainous terrain between China and Korea, Red Ginseng Root (Panax Ginseng) is a revered herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine. A powerful adaptogen, Red Ginseng is traditionally used to fortify the system and combat Qi and Yang deficiency.*
See also White Ginseng Powder and American Ginseng.
Function: Energy Boost, Immune Support, Qi Tonic, Circulation Support*
Taste: Bitter and earthy with warming notes
Ingredients: Red Ginseng Root (Panax Ginseng)
Directions: Grate the root or grind it coarsely using an herb or coffee grinder
Steep 1 tsp Red Ginseng Root for every 8 oz of water
Recommended Water Temperature: 212˚F
Steeping Time: 10 minutes
Organic South African Rooibos Tea
Also known as Red Bush, this caffeine-free tea from the mountains of South Africa has a delicious full-bodied flavor, rich aroma, and sweet finish. Rooibos is renowned for its anti-aging properties, particularly its high antioxidant content. This herbal tisane may help support a strong immune system and contribute to your overall vitality.
Explore some of our healing tea blends using Rooibos: Seasonal Allergy Wellness | Banana Chamomile
Naturally caffeine-free rooibos tea.
Ingredients: Organic Rooibos (South African Red Bush)
Directions: Steep 1 tsp of tea for every 8 oz of water
Recommended Water Temperature: 195˚F
Steeping Time: 4-5 minutes
White Ginseng Powder (1 oz)
Native to the mountainous terrain between China and Korea, White Ginseng (Panax Ginseng) is considered more stimulating and invigorating than American Ginseng and is traditionally used as a tonic to increase vigor and enhance athletic performance.*
As an adaptogen, White Ginseng Powder may help the body adapt to internal and external stressors, boost energy and mental clarity, and regulate the immune system and blood sugar levels.*
See also American Ginseng and Red Ginseng Root.
Function: Energy Boost, Immune Support, Mental Clarity, Blood Sugar Support*
Taste: Slightly sweet with a bitter aftertaste
Ingredients: White Ginseng Powder (Panax Ginseng)
Directions: Steep 1/2 tsp of White Ginseng Powder for every 8 oz of water
Recommended Water Temperature: 212˚F
Organic Bancha Hojicha Roasted Green Tea
A favorite everyday green tea made from the leaves and twigs of the autumn and winter harvests. When you sip a cup of Bancha Hojicha you can taste smooth, nutty, and toasted notes with hints of caramel and wood. Its slightly sweet and roasted flavor is reminiscent of wrapping yourself in a warm blanket on a brisk morning.
Bancha Hojicha has the least caffeine of all our green teas and little to no bitterness as a result of the careful roasting process it undergoes. In fact, Hojicha is unique among Japanese teas because it is roasted, whereas most Japanese teas are steamed.
It is also considered an excellent digestive; often enjoyed with meals in the macrobiotic diet!* Read more about Bancha Hojicha on our blog and try making Iced Bancha Hoijicha.
Ingredients: Organic Roasted Green Tea Leaves and Twigs
Directions: Steep 1 tsp of tea for every 8 oz of water
Recommended Water Temperature: 185˚F
Steeping Time: 3 - 4 minutes