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Spoon
Tea from Sympatea USA—for
the ultimate convenience!
Convenient
and delicious, Sympatea USA takes the hassle out of making tea
with it’s ingenious spoon tea. With the tea already
in the spoon, it is the ultimate in convenience for every tea lover! Great
for home, the office or tea lovers on the go. Available in
five great spoon tea varieties: black tea, earl grey, green, rosehip,
and mixed herbal. www.sympateausa.com
FreeLeaf™ Tea—Whole-Leaf
Tea Hassle-Free!
In
a hurry? No time to steep or drink that refreshing pot of tea?
FreeLeaf™ makes perfect whole leaf tea on-the-go. It couldn’t
be easier—simply place a tea bouquet in your thermos or commuter
cup, add hot water, and it’s as simple as that. Sip at your
leisure. Unlike the conventional tea bag, freeleaf™ gives you
more flavor over time, but never gets bitter. www.teance.com
Gravity
Teapot—Great Modern Engineering!
Make
the perfect cup of tea without the hassle of plungers, paper filters,
or cumbersome tea balls. Tavalon’s 18-ounce
teapot uses direct immersion to create full-flavored teas. To make
tea, simply deposit loose tealeaves into the tea maker and add hot
water. After steeping for 3 to 5 minutes, your tea is ready. Placing
the tea maker on top of a mug triggers the gravity-flow filter, pouring
tea into the cup while keeping leaves in the maker. When your cup’s
filled to the brim, just lift the brewer and the flow stops. Tavalon’s
Gravity Teapot sells for $19.99. www.tavalon.com.
Not your Ordinary Chai!
Moulin
Rouge Chai—chocolatey, spicy, warm, deep, and delicious. Sure
to please every chai lover. This SerendipiTea Chai has a
smoky touch and a spirited kick. Ingredients: vanilla,
cloves, cardamom, ginger, pepper, cinnamon, cassis, black tea. A
4 oz. box sells for $12 at www.SerendipiTea.com.
Red
Tea—Packed with Anti-oxidants
Colorado-based
Two Leaves and a Bud make an exceptional organic lemon Rooibos
tea. The Rooibos, or redbush tea, is a great caffeine-free alternative.
Theirs brews up rich and lemony with just a hint of lemongrass
tang. High
in anti-oxidants and trace minerals, this tea has a smooth and
rich body and a sweet citrus finish. www.twoleavesandabud.com
Chocolate
Tea? Delectable Innovation from Mighty Leaf!
Chocolate
Chip Truffle—Deep dark
chocolate chunks mingle with rich black tea leaves in this decadent
infusion.
Chocolate Mint Truffle—an intoxicating blend of chocolate cacao nibs, mint
and rooibos leaves. With Rooibos and chocolate both known to be good sources
of antioxidants, this is pure indulgence without guilt.
Chocolate Orange Truffle—Madagascar vanilla, chocolate cacao nibs
and orange peels blend with Ceylon and China black tea leaves to impart a full,
deep chocolate citrus. This blend pairs well with cream-based desserts such as
a crème
brulée.
www.mightyleaf.com
Tea
for One — Stylish Elegance!
This
12 oz. glass teacup comes complete with a steel strainer, saucer
and glass cover. Now your favorite loose-leaf tea can be brewed
with style and the glass cover keeps your tea hot until you are ready
to drink it. $19 at www.sofotea.com.
Tea
Stick—Brewing a Haute Cup
of Tea!
Here’s a great way to steep your favorite full-leaf loose
teas. Constructed entirely of stainless steel it is perfect
for medium sized full-leaf teas. Stylish and easy to use, it
will produce a delicious 10-14 oz. cup of tea and is a must for all
tea lovers. www.tavalon.com