Featured Steepings

Empower Mint: A Celebration of Women by Women.

"This blend supports women’s function in the same way that we support one another as friends, family, and colleagues—by nurturing and developing the already wonderful qualities of the woman enjoying it.” - Sara Kaufman, teamaker

Regional Spotlight: Sri Lanka

The 2019 harvest season for Sri Lanka's Ceylon Dimbula is underway.

Picking Flowers for You

The great Gertrude Stein said that "a rose is a rose is a rose," and while we hesitate to argue, we doubt she was tasting them side by side like we do.

Introducing Darjeeling Sunrise

Starting with 1st and 2nd Flush Darjeeling, we blend these with Assam and Ceylon black teas, before rounding out with mango, pineapple and orange natural flavors, resulting in a brisk thirst-quenching cup that can light up any part of the day. 

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.

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. 

Introducing Jasmine Nectar: Meet our new seasonal spring tea

Numbered in honor of the first day of spring, No. 20, Jasmine Nectar has a vivacious personality that is unlike any blend Smith has produced in the past.

Steeped In Tradition

The first in our 2022 reserve series, Iron Monk is a highly prized Rock Oolong that hearkens back to the origins of oolong teas. According to legend, the mayor of Wuyi...

Anatomy of a Blend: Dandy Detox

The key to creativity is letting go, according to head teamaker Ravi Kroesen, and allowing what already exists to shine through you. 

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...

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: Lullaby

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...

Lover's Leap

Lover’s Leap is a limited edition tea, released each Valentine’s Day since the tea was first created in 2013. With pink rose petals, chamomile petals and a mix of medium-bodied...

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.

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...