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21st Century Afternoon Tea

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$8.5 $17 In stock

Category: Loose Leaf Tea

An iconoclastic blend of old and new world oolong teas to make something truly delicious.

This loose leaf oolong blend combines Iron Goddess of Mercy from the ancient gardens of Anxi in China with the pristine new leaves of Waikato in New Zealand. The result is the perfect afternoon pick-me-up.

Customer Reviews (4.5 / 5 · 11 reviews)

Ava O. ★★★★★

The Iron Goddess of Mercy gives it that classic floral depth, but the old-world oolong twist keeps every sip interesting. Brewed it for about three minutes and the color turned a gorgeous amber. This is my new go-to for slow afternoons.

Matthew ★★★★★

The dry leaves smell incredible before you even brew them, and that mix of old and new oolong styles gives a cup that’s both toasty and subtly sweet. I’ve been reaching for this one every afternoon since it arrived.

Steven Z. ★★★★★

The dry leaves smell incredible before you even pour the water—that classic Iron Goddess of Mercy sweetness comes through clearly. Steeped, it’s a smooth, layered cup that keeps its character for multiple infusions. I’ve already gone through half the bag in a week.