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Artisan Whole Leaf Tea Tasting Flight - 8 Curated Varieties

Artisan Whole Leaf Tea Tasting Flight - 8 Curated Varieties

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Caffeine Level Medium
Steep Time 3 - 5 mins
Water Temp 95°C / 205°F
Botanical Highlights Botanical Blend
Jasmine Blossoms Sweet Bergamot Golden Chamomile
Steeping Guide Guide
Ideal Temp 95°C / 205°F
Brew Time 3 - 5 mins
Serving Measure 1 - 2 tsp (2.5g) per 8 oz cup
Infusions 2 - 3 Infusions

Brewing Tip: Warm your teapot or cup. Measure tea into an infuser. Pour water at the ideal temperature and steep covered to seal in botanical aromas. Strain leaves before sipping. Good for up to 3 infusions.

A guided tasting journey from delicate florals to rich, dark complexity.

Step into our speakeasy tasting room from the comfort of your kitchen. The Artisan Loose Leaf Tea Explorer Flight is a masterclass in whole-leaf craft, carefully curated to take your palate on an intentional flavor progression. Spanning four foundational styles of authentic whole-leaf tea, this collection eliminates intimidation and invites you to explore how terroir, oxidation, and artisanal processing transform the humble tea leaf.

Whether you are looking to discover your next daily ritual or searching for the ultimate gift for a tea lover, this flight opens the door to exceptional craft.

The 4-Stage Tasting Flight Progression

Each flight contains 8 individual whole-leaf sachets (2 of each distinct variety):

  • Stage 1: White Tea (The Delicate Morning Whisper) Crafted from tender spring buds. Expect a pale golden cup with notes of crisp mountain air, fresh melon rind, and a lingering honeysuckle sweetness.
  • Stage 2: Oolong Tea (The Complex Roastery Classic) Partially oxidized and carefully tossed to bring out rich aromatics. Features roasted orchid petals, toasted walnut warmth, and a creamy, floral finish.
  • Stage 3: Black Tea (The Bold & Malty Standard) Fully oxidized whole leaves delivering a rich amber liquor with notes of caramelized stone fruit, sweet malt, and gentle honeyed warmth.
  • Stage 4: Aged Pu-erh (The Dark, Earthy Nightcap) Slow-fermented and aged to perfection. Pours an opaque obsidian liquor with velvety body, rich forest floor depth, sweet damp cedar, and zero astringency.

The Exploration & Re-Steeping Guide

Whole leaf tea is meant to be enjoyed multiple times. Unlike broken tea bags that release all their bitterness in one pour, high-grade whole leaves unfurl gradually, revealing subtle new flavor layers with every steep.

  • Re-Steep for Maximum Value: Every sachet can be re-steeped 2 to 3 times without losing flavor, yielding 16 to 24 total cups of premium tea from a single flight box.
  • White & Oolong Styles: Use 185°F to 195°F water and steep for 2 to 3 minutes for bright, sweet aromatics.
  • Black & Pu-erh Styles: Use 205°F to 212°F water and steep for 3 to 5 minutes to extract rich body and roasted depth.
  • The Ritual: Pour into a clear glass or wide-rim ceramic mug to watch the unbroken leaves unfurl completely as they brew.

Mission & Quality Promise

  • 100% Whole Intact Leaf: Only premium whole leaves and tender tips. Absolutely zero machine-cut dust, paper fannings, or synthetic flavor additives.
  • Ethical Single-Origin Curation: Hand-selected from traditional growing estates that honor regenerative cultivation and fair labor.
  • Curated with Pride: Assembled and packed by LGBrewTeaQ. Proudly LGBTQIA+-owned, craft-focused, and welcoming to all curious palates.
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