Featured Steepings

Introducing Ice Cream Royale

No. 110: Ice Cream Royale represents groundbreaking innovation as a result of a creative partnership between Smith Teamaker and Salt & Straw Ice Cream.

Aged to Perfection

No. 304, 2016 Aged White Peony is a model of the highest quality white tea production, and a fascinating example of how time can transform the flavor of a tea. Unlike other tea types, which go through many stages of processing after they’re picked, white teas are a practice in letting nature work its magic.

Introducing Northwest Blackberry Tips Reserve Series

Over the last year, while many of us were stuck at home, Balazs Henger has been carefully crafting a truly Northwest synthesis of traditional teamaking techniques and industry-shaking innovation. We present: No. 303, Northwest Blackberry Tips.

Say Hello to Blackberry Jasmine

Our second seasonal iced tea release, Blackberry Jasmine introduces the flavors of sweet blackberry and dried orange peel to timeless jasmine silver tip. A hint of mango enhances the tea’s tropical essence, while a twist of pineapple lends it the citrusy touch it needs to be sweet, refreshing, and endlessly imaginative.

Meet Lemon Black Iced Tea

Elevating a coast-to-coast classic, Lemon Black blends full leaf Ceylon, Assam, and Nilgiri black teas with a gentle touch of cold-pressed lemon oil and a tart kiss of Australian lemon myrtle to create an unforgettable summer companion.

Spring is in the air, and Bouquet is back on our shelves

No. 320 Bouquet is a limited edition herbal infusion, released each April since it was first formulated by Steven Smith himself in 2014. Blended to echo the warm breezes and...

Going Green: The Health Benefits of Green Tea

Drinking green tea regularly can support your heart, brain, teeth, and more.

Women's Month Teamaker Spotlight

In honor of Women's History Month, we are proud to shine the spotlight on incredible female teamakers across the world. First, we land on the island of Taiwan. This lush...

The Mysteries of Pu-erh

Our No. 3 Shu Cha Pu-erh has been transforming customers into devotees of its robust, easy-drinking flavor profile for years. Due to its popularity, our Head Teamaker, Ravi Kroesen, returned...

The Best Teas for Stress, Anxiety, and Insomnia

Best Tea for Stress, Anxiety, and Insomnia: Calm Your Mind With Chamomile, Ginger, Mint, and More Herbal Ingredients.

Introducing the Wellness Collection

All-organic, full-leaf herbal infusions of unsurpassed flavor and quality.

Formulated to sing you softly to sleep, Lullaby is distinguished by overtones of honeysweet chamomile and tangy citrus, and velvety undertones of French lavender and smooth licorice. Ashwagandha separates this...

Anatomy of a Blend: Golden Light

Tried and true, we first released this invigorating turmeric herbal infusion as a Limited Edition blend earlier this year, and it’s been one of our most popular offerings ever since....

Anatomy of a Blend: Soothe Sayer

There’s a delicate balance between flavor and function at work in the eclectic combination of ingredients in this revitalizing infusion. In formulating Soothe Sayer, Head Teamaker Ravi Kroesen drew inspiration...

Introducing Northwest Alder Leaf Reserve Series Herbal Infusion

Handcrafted by Teamaker Balazs Henger, this is a truly unique domestic tea, unlike anything else in the world.

Introducing Oregon Red Reserve Series Black Tea

Hand Harvested in Salem, Oregon We created our Reserve Series to highlight the sensational rare teas that our Head Teamaker, Ravi Kroesen, discovers during his visits with master tea-growers around...

Celebrate Summer White Wines with Tea

Discover your favorite Smith tea as it relates to your favorite white wine.

Harvest Report

The spring of 2020 brought waves of complications to the growing side of the tea industry. While the popularity and importance of drinking tea at home has never been higher due to the...

Meet Ode to Whiskey

What happens when you bring together a distiller and teamaker brimming with passion and creativity? An incredible collaboration sure to elevate your every moment.

Introducing Spring Jade Snail Reserve Series Green Tea

Since our humble beginnings in a former blacksmith’s shop in Northwest Portland, our goal here at Smith Teamaker has been to bring uncommon teas of the highest quality to our...