2001 Vintage Oak Barrel Aged Pu-Erh

This pu-erh is plucked from ancient tea trees that are 400-1,400 years old. They are grown wild, creating an infusion that is rich & complex. We age this rare tea in oak barrels 3 years before fully curing to mellow the tannins. It's a smooth rich elixir, it pairs very well w/ food, & it's an incredible digestivo! Ultimate digestif/positive affect on mood! Origin: anhui, china caffeine content: low-med

Barrel Aged Gingerbread Dream Rooibos

Our award winning gingerbread dream rooibos aged in wet willet rye barrels for 6-9 months. This 1st place award winning tea consists of spiced south african rooibos blended w/ the finest gingers, a hint of madagascar vanilla, & a secret blend of spices creating a heavenly gingerbread infusion. Also amazing as an ingredient for baking, making custard, infusing liquor or even a dry rub. Organic origin: south african rooibos madagascar vanilla mekong cinamon caffeine content: naturally caffeine free

Barrel Aged Forbidden Forest Lapsang Souchong

Our forbidden forest lapsang souchong aged in willet rye barrels for 6-9 months to create a unique mixture of smoky & sweet notes in this incredible infusion. Ancient downed pine trees are piled deep in the forest & used to smoke this amazing tea expression. The tea is literally hung above the fire & allowed to absorb the aroma. Amazing after a meal. Organic origin: anhui, china caffeine content: high

Rtc Barrel Aged Chai

A rare templeton rye barrel was filled w/ a special blend of high mountain black teas, & aged for 3-6 months. We added 1,000 dollars worth of tonga island vanilla for an intoxicating aroma. For the last month of aging we blended in a hint of fresh rtc chai. Rtc original creation, believed to be the first tea aged in wet barrels. Aromatic spice vanilla & sweet rye. Origin: tea from anhui, china spices from assam, india tonga island vanilla caffeine content: high

2009 Vintage Barrel Aged Hot Chocolate Pu-Erh

Initially, ancient tea tree pu-erh is blended & aged w/ fresh roasted cocoa nibs from the world’s finest chocolatiers. Sourced from the dominican republic, madagascar & venezuela, the cocoa nibs are specifically chosen from hundreds of varieties. In the last month of the aging process, we add tonga island vanilla beans to give it a creamy, milk chocolate expression. Origin: tea from anhui, china tonga island vanilla beans cocoa nibs from dominican republic, madagascar & venezuela caffeine content: med

2010 Emperor's Aged Keemun (Oak Barrel Aged)

We start w/ the highest grade of keemun & age it in oak barrels to enhance the flavor. This aged keemun is an excellent choice for coffee converts, & many connoisseurs claim this tea, like wine, improves w/ age. Known to be a favorite of the queen, this tea is wonderful on it's own or w/ a hint of milk. Origin: anhui, china caffeine content: high

May 2011 Private Reserve First Flush Darjeeling

A tender & extremely rare first bloom from the himalayan mountains. Less than 100 kilos were picked for worldwide consumption. Loaded w/ antioxidants & haunting muscatel flavor. This top lot of organically & biodynamically grown first flush darjeeling was selected from hundreds of top lots grown in the himalayan mountains for rare tea cellar inc. each kilo of this tea is made up of at least 20000 hand plucked shoots. The exclusivity & limited quantity of this tea comes from the fact that darjeeling bushes have a much lower yield than other types of tea & grow in extremely steep terrain, making it expensive to harvest & produce. Ambootia tea estate deep in the mountains of darjeeling produces this amazing tea exclusively for rare tea cellar. Organic, biodynamic, fair-trade origin: darjeeling, india (ambootia estate) caffeine content: high

Black Canadian Iced Wine Elixir

High mountain black tea blended w/ grapes & canadian ice wine syrup. Delightfully haunting ice wine aroma & taste. Fantastic in cocktails or on its own.

Black Canadian Maple Syrup

High mountain single-estate black tea imbued w/ old growth, fresh maple sap reduction. It's a lightly sweetened, smooth maple infusion.

Bourbon Vanilla Chai

A delicious blend of high mountain black teas, chopped tahitian vanilla bean, guatemalan ginger, green cardamom, mekong & ceylon cinnamon, coriander, cloves, black pepper & calendula petals. A carefully crafted balance of sweet & spicy.

Emperor's Chocolate Elixir

Dark‎ chocolate lovers rejoice! This proprietary blend is composed of 4 rare high mountain black teas & 3 fine high mountain estate grown cocoa nibs. The nibs are roasted fresh for rtc & aged w/ the tea in oak barrels for a period of 3-6 months. 100% naturally scented chocolate tea

Emperor's Milk Chocolate Elixir

Chocolate lovers rejoice! This proprietary blend is comprised of 4 rare high mountain teas & 3 fine high mountain estate grown cocoa nibs. The nibs are roasted fresh for rtc & aged w/ the tea in oak barrels for a period of 3-6 months. Tonga island vanilla is added to create a milk chocolate kissed infusion. Try it on its own or add a little milk & honey for a delightful treat w/ none of the guilt! 100% naturally scented chocolate tea.

Extra Regal Earl Grey

Blend of high mountain china black teas imbued w/ the finest oil of bergamot from italy. This particular blend uses more bergamot than our traditional earl grey. Enhancing the earl grey experience. The addition of cornflower petals in this blend allows for even greater saturation of bergamot oil

Decaf Regal English Breakfast

Proprietary blend of high mountain black teas from china, sri lanka, & india. Traditional black tea w/ style & grace. Wonderful on its own or w/ a hit of honey & milk. High in caffeine for a tea. Also amazing as an ingredient for baking, making custard, infusing liquor or even a dry rub. Naturally decaffeinated through co2 process. Removing over 99% of caffeine naturally found in this tea

Elevation Hibiscus

Organic blend of high mountain black teas scented w/ the finest biodynamic hibiscus from egypt.

House Golden Assam

Also known as house tippy golden flowery orange pekoe" robust black tea w/ great depth & a full body. Very traditional assam w/ amazing flavor & aroma.

Forbidden Forest Lapsang Souchong

Ancient downed pine trees are piled deep in the forest & used to smoke this amazing tea expression. The tea is literally hung above the fire & allowed to absorb the aroma, creating a full-bodied & robust tea w/ smoky sweet flavor.

Rtc 3 Ltd Edition Black

High mountain black tea aged w/ split open tonga island vanilla in wet templeton rye barrels for 3-6 months. This blend is a luxurious twist on an already delicious black tea.

Rtc 2012 First Flush Darjeeling

This delicious first flush darjeeling is exceptionally fresh & lively, w/ a mild flavor & less astringency than the extreme & hand-rolled first flush teas. All of the darjeeling teas are vintage, meaning they are not blended w/ any other teas. High in the snow-capped himalayas, this tea is biodynamically & organically grown, where the cooler climate insures a slow growth & a rich flavor. The first flush of the tea bushes of darjeeling happens in early may, when the crop is very small. The yield of these first flush growths is very small, making this tea very rare. First flush tea is exceptionally light- almost as light as a green tea, yet more flowery & astringent than the second flush teas. This tea has an unforgettable aroma, & is recommended for all occasions

Rtc House Chai

High mountain single estate black tea blended w/ the finest madagascar vanilla, rare green & white cardamom, cinnamon, star anise & multiple peppercorns. This tea is delicious w/ a little milk & honey or simply delightful when enjoyed on its own.

Rtc Regal Earl Grey

Proprietary blend of high mountain estate grown black tea imbued w/ the finest oil of bergamot fruit

Rtc Regal English Breakfast

Proprietary blend of high mountain black teas from china, sri lanka, & india. Traditional black tea w/ style & grace. Wonderful on its own or w/ a hit of honey & milk. High in caffeine for a tea. Also amazing as an ingredient for baking, making custard, infusing liquor or even a dry rub

Rtc Litchi Noir

High mountain black tea scented w/ fresh crushed litchi fruit.

Samurai Rose Noir

Proprietary blend of high mountain black teas from china, sri lanka, & india. Traditional black tea w/ style & grace taken to the next level w/ the addition of wild aromatic roses. High in caffeine for a tea. Also amazing as an ingredient for baking, making custard, infusing liquor or even a dry rub.

Rtc Barrel Aged Chai

A rare templeton rye barrel was filled w/ a special blend of high mountain black teas, & aged for 3-6 months. We added 1,000 dollars worth of tonga island vanilla for an intoxicating aroma. For the last month of aging we blended in a hint of fresh rtc chai. Rtc original creation, believed to be the first tea aged in wet barrels. Aromatic spice vanilla & sweet rye

3 Estate Black

Proprietary‎ blend of high mountain black teas from china, sri lanka, & india. Makes a great traditional iced tea!

High Mountain Mango

High mountain estate black tea blended w/ calendula petals & essence of fresh african mango

Sicilian Wild Flower Chai

To create the base of the tea we blend high mountain single estate teas from china, india, & sri lanka. Tossed & aged for 30-60 days w/ fresh ground rtc chai spice; green cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, star anise & peppercorns. After cured we mist the tea leaves w/ a rare wild italian flower essence (flori di sicilia) traditionally used by italy's finest bakers for panettone. Aromatic spice & wild flowers

Cider Spice Noir

High mountain ceylon & indian black tea blended w/ amazing spices & ingredients infused via vacuum. Aromatic spice & delicate apple sweetness mekong cinnamon, ceylon cinnamon, 2 varieties of allspice, cloves, black pepper, green cardamom, white cardamom, ginger, coriander, freeze dried apple, plus a few secret ingredients!

Black Citron Ice

High mountain black tea blended w/ 5 lemon leaves & 2 lemon peels. Makes a great iced tea

Barrel Aged Forbidden Forest Lapsang Souchong

Our forbidden forest lapsang souchong aged in willet rye barrels for 6-9 months to create a unique mixture of smoky & sweet notes in this incredible infusion. Ancient downed pine trees are piled deep in the forest & used to smoke this amazing tea expression. The tea is literally hung above the fire & allowed to absorb the aroma. Amazing after a meal.

Emperor's Samurai Rose Noir

A more refined blend of single estate black tea including aged keemun, high mountain ceylon, & a touch of darjeeling, w/ the addition of our emperor's forbidden wild rose - one of the finest rose petals in the world! High in caffeine for a tea. Also amazing as an ingredient for baking, making custard, infusing liquor or even a dry rub.

Smokey Regal Earl Grey

Blend of rare high mountain black teas imbued w/ the finest oil of bergamot fruit from bergamot, italy & cured w/ our forbidden forest lapsang souchong to give it a smokey edge. Well rounded & smooth w/ a smokey finish

Private Reserve First Flush Darjeeling, Mother Bush, Hand Rolled Dj3 (Ambootia Estate)

This delicious first flush darjeeling is exceptionally fresh & lively, w/ a mild flavor & less astringency than the extreme & hand-rolled first flush teas. All of the darjeeling teas are vintage, meaning they are not blended w/ any other teas. High in the snow-capped himalayas, this tea is biodynamically & organically grown, where the cooler climate insures a slow growth & a rich flavor. The first flush of the tea bushes of darjeeling happens in early may, when the crop is very small. The yield of these first flush growths is very small, making this tea very rare. First flush tea is exceptionally light- almost as light as a green tea, yet more flowery & astringent than the second flush teas. This tea has an unforgettable aroma, & is recommended for all occasions

Litchi Rose Noir

A blend of two high mountain black teas; one scented w/ fresh crushed litchi fruit & the other scented w/ rose.

Gingerbread Dream Rooibos

This 1st place award winning tea consists of spiced south african rooibos blended w/ the finest gingers, a hint of madagascar vanilla, & a secret blend of spices creating a heavenly gingerbread infusion. Also amazing as an ingredient for baking, making custard, infusing liquor or even a dry rub.

Ancient Tea Tree Flower #9

Comes from a special plot of tea trees in yunan, china. These are old growth tea trees ranging anywhere from 400-1800 years old. This herbal tea (aka: tisane) is the dried fresh blooms of the camellia sinensis tea plant

Anhui Wild Lime

Bold lime scent & flavor w/ exotic citrus notes. Hand picked in the wild & sun dried. Comparable to a combination of kaffir lime & calamansi lime. A favorite secret ingredient among some of the top mixologists in the world

Berry Meritage

This‎ burgundy-colored beverage has black & red currants for fruitiness & tang, hibiscus for tartness, rosehip chips for smoothness, & raisins for natural sweetness. Berry meritage contains no actual tea & is naturally caffeine-free. The rosehip chips, w/ their high vitamin c content, provide antioxidants & a boost to the immune system.

Calendula Petals

Calendula petals - also known as - merrigold petals is 100% biodynamic. Imported from cairo, egypt, they add a vibrant bright gold color to tea blends. Number of medicinal uses for this golden leaf.

Blue Cornflower Petals

After searching the globe for the finest cornflower petals, we bring to you an organic varietal that has an amazing aroma w/ a light grape-like smell. Blue cornflower petals are traditionally added to tea blends for visual appeal but the uses are endless. Try them out as a garnish, to enhance plating of a dish or infuse them into liquor.

California Kaffir Lime Leaves (Air Dried)

Fresh kaffir lime leaves picked at the absolute peak of freshness. Preserved via air drying exclusively for rare tea cellar. This is a newer item to western culture & provides an exotic hint of lime to anything it graces, like no other.

Emperor's Chamomile

This is the finest-grade of biodynamic chamomile available at any price. This elixir will relax even the busiest & most anxious person. This fine chamomile hails from egypt, where organic, biodynamic farming & the perfect mix of sand, clay, & nutrients produce the absolute best chamomile flowers available. Chamomile is widely recognized as a sedative, known to knock out even the most chronic insomniacs. Chamomile produces a beverage that is sweet & complex. The deep yellow liquor has a subdued, floral aroma, & a smooth taste w/ notes of apple. This drink is best enjoyed like a wine w/ a good meal, or in the evening, to unwind. Chamomile is great alone & also blends nicely w/ citrus flavors & other flowers

Emperor's Hidden Chrysanthemum

A rare & almost invisible flower that grows deep in the forest of korea, usually hiding under leaves & vegetation. Picked in the wild by hand & dried by the heat of the sun. Among one of the rarest dried flowers in the world. Dried, the aroma is like that of curry w/ a touch of exotic spice.

Emperor's Lemongrass Wild Rose

A‎ near perfect blend, this herbal drink has been a bestseller since the day we invented it. For this mix we simply combine two of our highest quality, most delicious herbs – lemongrass & organic wild rose. This drink is caffeine free but exceptionally refreshing. This mellow, delicate taste of the rose buds complement the tangy, biting taste of the lemongrass. The body of this drink is an exercise in harmony. Lemongrass has an almost essential oil-like quality in that it clings to the palate, while the mild astringent quality dries & refreshes it. This blend is visually appealing, the green lemongrass & the pink roses producing a bronze-colored liquor. This drink goes down easy & is recommended for anyone in search of a unique, caffeine-free drink that is exceptionally stimulating

Emperor's Lemongrass

Our zesty lemongrass drink is great for the tea drinker who wants something brisk & invigorating without any caffeine. Lemongrass is a familiar flavor, as it is grown & used across asia, & it is especially common in thai & vietnamese cooking. Our sweet-scented lemongrass comes from cairo, where it grows in large patches as high as five feet. These leaves, which are of the highest organic & biodynamic grade, are picked, sliced, & sun-dried to ensure the richest possible flavor. As a drink, lemongrass produces a light, yellow-green liquor that smells strongly of citronella & has a very crisp, lemon taste. This herb is smooth, yet cooling & stimulating like peppermint. Extremely healthy w/ excellent anti-microbial properties, this herb has been used across the world to treat everything from fever to indigestion to high blood pressure. Lemongrass is both great alone or added to tea to give it a citrus kick

Emperor's Lemon Meritage

Proprietary blend of the finest lemon leaves & lemon peels. This majestic blend pulls leaves from australia, morocco, egypt, france & peels from japan & egypt. Includes the amazing & exotic pharaoh's ancient lemon peel, lemon myrtle & more! This blend was featured in a collaboration w/ goose island brewery as the key ingredient in sai-shan-tea beer. This amazing lemon elixir produces a lemon finish that lasts & lasts..

Emperor's Lemon Myrtle

Organic

Emperor's Mint Meritage

A‎ proprietary blend of the finest organic, biodynamic, fair trade certified peppermint & spearmint. These two varieties of mint are blended by hand to create a 100% natural mint experience w/ a subtle sweetness very different than traditionally grown mint. It is a wonderful digestivo that both soothes & stimulates the digestive system

Emperor's Nectar

A single leaf tea of a very exotic hydrangea plant, hand picked by artisan workers in korea. When eaten, the dry leaf will give you the same flavor & taste as if you are drinking a hedonistic sweet tea. When brewed it tastes like an elegant sweet tea w/ no caffeine. This is one of the rarest herbs we bring into the country & one of our favorite examples of just how complex nature can be.

Emperor's Osmanthus Flower

Osmanthus, also known as hedonistic wild picked orange blossom, is for those who crave something distinctly fruity & sweet. This cherished chinese flower varies in type & color, but we use the coveted yellow-orange variety for our drink. These richly colored orange blossoms have concentrated flavor & high amounts of cancer-fighting beta-carotene. Extracts from this flower scent everything from cosmetics to chewing gum. A light-colored elixir produces strong, enticing apricot & honey flavors w/ faint hints of citrus. These complex flavors linger in the mouth. It is desert-like, but maintains integrity – suggestive of nectar, without being syrupy. This drink is great hot or iced & excellent blended w/ tea

Emperor's Pure Hibiscus

Emperor’s pure hibiscus is 100% biodynamic & grown for us in egypt. It is an heirloom quality hibiscus that has a truly pure unadulterated tart flavor w/ a hint of sweetness. Extremely limited in production, this hibiscus is one of the rarest in the world. Great on its own or kick it up a notch w/ some delicious hibiscus lemonade

Fields of France Rooibos

This house blend of rooibos-lavender-rosehip-dried currants-rose petals-and dried elderberries has a fruity flavor w/ sweet floral notes, creating a synergy w/ the burgundy rooibos. The lavender provides a sweet floral finish that invites you back for more. Also amazing iced or as an ingredient for baking, making custard, infusing liquor or even a dry rub.

Forbidden Wild Rose

Beautiful & soothing, our forbidden wild rose is sure to delight any tea drinker. These special flowers are grown at high elevation in the heart of the anhui province in china. Rose water is sweet, floral, & incredibly mellow w/ a faint astringency. Its pink & yellow liquor has fruity notes but almost none of the tartness of rose hips or rooibos. The taste is delicate enough to drink cup after cup. Also, these beautiful, deep-pink miniature rose are great for garnish or in recipes

French Mint Meritage

A proprietary blend of the finest organic, biodynamic, fair trade certified peppermint & spearmint. These two varieties of mint are blended by hand w/ a hint of french wild lavender, creating a 100% natural mint experience w/ a subtle sweetness & heavenly lavender aroma. It is a wonderful digestivo that both soothes & stimulates the digestive system.

Georgia Peach Nectar Rooibos

A blend of the finest south african organic rooibos, peach puree & peach peaches, all cured together for six weeks until the flavors become one. This fruit forward rooibos blend has an amazing nose of peach w/ a natural sweetness that is great hot or over ice. Note: this tea is phenomenal when blended into spirits

High Mountain Thai Rooibos

A house blend of south african rooibos cured w/ a touch of lemon juice & the finest lemongrass

Into the Wilds of Greece (Wild Picked Greek Mountain Herbs)

Amazing wild foraged greek mountain herbs, picked for us by hand, deep in the mountains. Brewed, the clear, lemon yellow infusion has a peppery & (as suited by the color) lemony aroma. The simultaneously invigorating & grounding taste is fresh w/ a touch a citrus w/ a mellow, lemony finish.

Lemon Berry Meritage

This house blend of the finest lemon leaves & peels imported from australia/japan//egypt/morocco & beyond is added to our berry meritage, a blend of currants, blueberries, hibiscus, raisin, & cherry. The result is an lemon berry infusion w/ a natural sweetness & amazing aroma. Like the finest adult fruit punch! Also amazing as an ingredient for baking, making custard, infusing liquor or even a dry rub.

Pharaoh's Ancient Lemon Peel (Heirloom Exotic)

Organic

Sakura Dream

Preserved fresh from kyoto, the finest japanese cherry blossoms. Exotic infusion rarely seen outside of japan

White Chrysanthemum Herbal Tea

White‎ chrysanthemum herbal tea has been a gift of nature used to make a wonderful healthy tea infusion. The white chrysanthemum is sometimes known as the sweet chrysanthemum. The chrysanthemum plant can grow up to 5 feet high & is known in the west as florist’s chrysanthemum. The wide diversity in color & style has made this flower popular in floral arrangements. This plant is native to china but is now widely cultivated throughout the world. Chinese herbal medicine has extensively used the chrysanthemum in its applications

Golden Chrysanthemum Herbal Tea

Golden chrysanthemum herbal tea has been a gift of nature used to make a wonderful healthy tea infusion w/ a delicate sweetness & color caused by more sun exposure. The chrysanthemum plant can grow up to 5 feet high & is known in the west as florist’s chrysanthemum. The wide diversity in color & style has made this flower popular in floral arrangements. This plant is native to china but is now widely cultivated throughout the world. Chinese herbal medicine has extensively used the chrysanthemum in its applications

Wild Himalayan Lavender

Wild lavender from the pristine himalayan mountains. Naturally floral w/ intense fragrance. A seductive & hedonistic herbal from where the mountains kiss the sky.

Wild Linden Flowers

Caffeine content: naturally caffeine free

Wild Elderflower

Caffeine content: naturally caffeine free

Roman Chamomile Blossom Whole

Caffeine content: naturally caffeine free

Emperor's Chamomile Mint

The finest chamomile on the planet, grown biodynamically in egypt where chamomile is king. Exhibits an incredible sweet apple flavor. Wonderful to wind down after a long day. Blended w/ a touch of biodynamic sweet mint meritage.

Emperor's Chamomile Citron

The finest chamomile on the planet, grown biodynamically in egypt where chamomile is king, blended w/ anhui wild lime & pharaoh's ancient lemon peel. Exhibits an incredible sweet apple/honey flavor. Wonderful to wind down after a long day.

Autumn Harvest Cran-Apple

Caffeine content: naturally caffeine free

Autumn Harvest Cran-Apple

Caffeine content: naturally caffeine free

Barrel Aged Gingerbread Dream Rooibos

Our award winning gingerbread dream rooibos aged in wet willet rye barrels for 6-9 months. This 1st place award winning tea consists of spiced south african rooibos blended w/ the finest gingers, a hint of madagascar vanilla, & a secret blend of spices creating a heavenly gingerbread infusion. Also amazing as an ingredient for baking, making custard, infusing liquor or even a dry rub.

Emperor's Mint Chocolat

Our emperor's mint meritage blended w/ mast brothers cocoa nibs. A delicious treat w/ none of the guilt!

Stimulus Hot

A blend combining our organic competition grade oolong from the anhui provence of china & an herb recently found in the amazon known as guayusa©. Guayusa© has twice the antioxidants & twice the caffeine of traditional tea. This blend offers a big boost to the body w/ an amazingly complex flavor.

Mallorca Melon

Delicious blend of spanish cantaloupe, honeydew, pineapple, hibiscus & seville orange. A wonderfully sweet & tangy infusion - great hot or over ice.

Pomegranate Green Dream

High mountain, single estate, china green tea imbued w/ fresh pomegranate reduction. Medium bodied green tea w/ exotic fruit sweetening the brew.

Sicilian Blood Orange Green

High mountain green tea scented w/ the natural essence of italian blood orange. Also amazing as an ingredient for baking, making custard, infusing liquor or even a dry rub.

Elevation Hibiscus

Organic blend of high mountain black teas scented w/ the finest biodynamic hibiscus from egypt

Rtc Litchi Noir

High mountain black tea scented w/ fresh crushed litchi fruit.

Berry Meritage

This burgundy-colored beverage has black & red currants for fruitiness & tang, hibiscus for tartness, rosehip chips for smoothness, & raisins for natural sweetness. Berry meritage contains no actual tea & is naturally caffeine-free. The rosehip chips, w/ their high vitamin c content, provide antioxidants & a boost to the immune system

Emperor's Lemon Meritage

Proprietary blend of the finest lemon leaves & lemon peels. This majestic blend pulls leaves from australia, morocco, egypt, france & peels from japan & egypt. Includes the amazing & exotic pharaoh's ancient lemon peel, lemon myrtle & more! This blend was featured in a collaboration w/ goose island brewery as the key ingredient in sai-shan-tea beer. This amazing lemon elixir produces a lemon finish that lasts & lasts...

Fields of France Rooibos

This‎ house blend of rooibos-lavender-rosehip-dried currants-rose petals-and dried elderberries has a fruity flavor w/ sweet floral notes, creating a synergy w/ the burgundy rooibos. The lavender provides a sweet floral finish that invites you back for more. Also amazing iced or as an ingredient for baking, making custard, infusing liquor or even a dry rub

Lemon Berry Meritage

This‎ house blend of the finest lemon leaves & peels imported from australia/japan//egypt/morocco & beyond is added to our berry meritage, a blend of currants, blueberries, hibiscus, raisin, & cherry. The result is an lemon berry infusion w/ a natural sweetness & amazing aroma. Like the finest adult fruit punch! Also amazing as an ingredient for baking, making custard, infusing liquor or even a dry rub.

2010 Vintage Sicilian Blood Orange Pu-Erh

Ancient tea tree pu-erh blended & cured w/ the finest sicilian blood orange peels. Organic, fair-trade

Rtc Slimming Oolong #9

Origin: china

3 Estate Black

Proprietary‎ blend of high mountain black teas from china, sri lanka, & india. Makes a great traditional iced tea!

High Mountain Mango

High mountain estate black tea blended w/ calendula petals & essence of fresh african mango.

Black Citron Ice

High mountain black tea blended w/ 5 lemon leaves & 2 lemon peels. Makes a great iced tea!

Litchi Rose Noir

A blend of two high mountain black teas; one scented w/ fresh crushed litchi fruit & the other scented w/ rose.

Stimulus Chill Pomegranate Green Dream

High mountain, single estate, china green tea imbued w/ fresh pomegranate reduction & blended w/ guayusa, an herb from the amazon that is naturally caffeinated. Medium bodied green tea w/ exotic fruit sweetening the brew.

2010 Emperor's Aged Keemun (Oak Barrel Aged)

We start w/ the highest grade of keemun & age it in oak barrels to enhance the flavor. This aged keemun is an excellent choice for coffee converts, & many connoisseurs claim this tea, like wine, improves w/ age. Known to be a favorite of the queen, this tea is wonderful on it's own or w/ a hint of milk.

Emperor's Milk Chocolate Elixir

Chocolate lovers rejoice! This proprietary blend is comprised of 4 rare high mountain teas & 3 fine high mountain estate grown cocoa nibs. The nibs are roasted fresh for rtc & aged w/ the tea in oak barrels for a period of 3-6 months. Tonga island vanilla is added to create a milk chocolate kissed infusion. Try it on its own or add a little milk & honey for a delightful treat w/ none of the guilt! 100% naturally scented chocolate tea.

Emperor's Tencha

Emperor’s tencha is truly tea of the samurai. This unique japanese green tea is shade grown for the last 6 weeks of production, forcing the tea bush to naturally form chlorophyll within the leaves giving an amazing emerald hue to the leaf. This tea is rarely seen in whole leaf form, as it is the precursor to stone ground matcha used in the japanese tea ceremony.

Rtc Barrel Aged Chai

A rare templeton rye barrel was filled w/ a special blend of high mountain black teas, & aged for 3-6 months. We added 1,000 dollars worth of tonga island vanilla for an intoxicating aroma. For the last month of aging we blended in a hint of fresh rtc chai. Rtc original creation, believed to be the first tea aged in wet barrels. Aromatic spice vanilla & sweet rye.

2001 Vintage Oak Barrel Aged Pu-Erh

This pu-erh is plucked from ancient tea trees that are 400-1,400 years old. They are grown wild, creating an infusion that is rich & complex. We age this rare tea in oak barrels 3 years before fully curing to mellow the tannins. It's a smooth rich elixir, it pairs very well w/ food, & it's an incredible digestivol

2007 Creama Chocolate Pu-Erh

Ancient tea tree pu-erh aged w/ fresh roasted coca nibs from the worlds finest chocolatiers, sourced from dominican republic, madagascar & venezuela. For the last month of the aging we add tonga island vanilla beans to create a creamy milk chocolate expression.

2009 Vintage Barrel Aged Hot Chocolate Pu-Erh

Initially,‎ ancient tea tree pu-erh is blended & aged w/ fresh roasted cocoa nibs from the world’s finest chocolatiers. Sourced from the dominican republic, madagascar & venezuela, the cocoa nibs are specifically chosen from hundreds of varieties. In the last month of the aging process, we add tonga island vanilla beans to give it a creamy, milk chocolate expression.

Emperor's Himalayan Snowflake

This‎ rare white tea is carefully picked using a method of picking incorporating only the tips. 100,000 pickings per kilo & one of the absolute rarest teas on the planet. Retailing in england for $4000.00 per kilo.

1987 Vintage Cave Aged Oolong

Origin:‎ china

Freak of Nature Oolong

Rare tea cellar is limited to 100lbs annually of this rare high mountain oolong. The secret to this rare tea is that it only occurs when the temperature changes from 80 degrees to 20 degrees then back to 80 degrees within a short amount of time. This temperature change creates the outrageous buttery shortbread component to the tea. Like the ice-wine of the tea world. Limited supply available around the world.

1990 Vintage Silver Needle Aged Pu-Erh

One of the oldest white pu-erh teas in the world. A shocking example of how full bodied & layered a white tea can become. Made up of a unique blend of select silver needle buds, processed like pu-erh. Priced at over $5000 per pound. Very few kilos of this tea remain.

1978 Vintage Reserve Cave Aged Pu-Erh

This pu-erh is cellar-aged for over 25 years. Mellowed w/ time, it exhibits a smooth, earthy flavor. Priced at over 10,000 per pound

1999 Vintage Pu-Erh Wild Rose

Pu-erh tea pressed w/ wild rose, exhibits a sweet rose flavor in a wonderful way.

2001 Vintage Oak Barrel Aged Pu-Erh

This pu-erh is plucked from ancient tea trees that are 400-1,400 years old. They are grown wild, creating an infusion that is rich & complex. We age this rare tea in oak barrels 3 years before fully curing to mellow the tannins. It's a smooth rich elixir, it pairs very well w/ food, & it's an incredible digestivo

2007 Creama Chocolate Pu-Erh

Ancient tea tree pu-erh aged w/ fresh roasted coca nibs from the worlds finest chocolatiers, sourced from dominican republic, madagascar & venezuela. For the last month of the aging we add tonga island vanilla beans to create a creamy milk chocolate expression

2009 Vintage Barrel Aged Hot Chocolate Pu-Erh

Initially, ancient tea tree pu-erh is blended & aged w/ fresh roasted cocoa nibs from the world’s finest chocolatiers. Sourced from the dominican republic, madagascar & venezuela, the cocoa nibs are specifically chosen from hundreds of varieties. In the last month of the aging process, we add tonga island vanilla beans to give it a creamy, milk chocolate expression.

2009 Vintage Caramel Dream Pu-Erh

Vintage pu-erh is cured w/ caramel & madagascar vanilla to give a sweet note to this earthy blend.

2010 Vintage Sicilian Blood Orange Pu-Erh

Ancient tea tree pu-erh blended & cured w/ the finest sicilian blood orange peels

1990 Vintage Silver Needle Aged Pu-Erh

One‎ of the oldest white pu-erh teas in the world. A shocking example of how full bodied & layered a white tea can become. Made up of a unique blend of select silver needle buds, processed like pu-erh. Priced at over 5000 per pound. Very few kilos of this tea remain.

1978 Vintage Reserve Cave Aged Pu-Erh

This pu-erh is cellar-aged for over 25 years. Mellowed w/ time, it exhibits a smooth, earthy flavor. Priced at over 10,000 per pound.

2001 Vintage Pu-Erh Wild Rose

Pu-erh tea pressed w/ wild rose, exhibits a sweet rose flavor in a wonderful way

Emperor's Moonlight Litchi Blossomchoose

This‎ tea is scented using the ancient scenting methods of traditional flower teas in china & hand tied w/ a single silk thread. Adding a unique twist, fresh litchi fruit is used instead of flowers, enhancing the hedonistic aroma of this exotic fruit & bringing it to every sip of your tea!

Emperor's Wings of a Butterfly

Emperor's Jasmine Pearls

Little green rings w/ wisps of silver are made by hand, rolled by artisans creating perfect pearls. This long-tasting flavor is a result of the finest production: first & second leaves of new shoots, characterized by silvery fuzz, are hand picked & then laid out w/ the fresh jasmine flowers. The flowers open at night, imparting their fragrance & flavor to the tea, this process is done five or more times. This process is what separates penultimate jasmines from common grades, which are introduced to the jasmine flowers only briefly. This top grade jasmine tea is meticulously constructed to produce a strong, almost-intoxicating taste & scent.

Moonlight Jasmine Blossom

This wonderful green tea is scented 8 times w/ jasmine flowers & hand-tied w/ a single silk thread. The flowers literally bloom next to the tea. A wildflower from the okinawa mountains is inserted into the tea ball prior to drying, to enhance the scent & presentation.

Cloud Kissed Green

Classic chinese green tea, w/ a light crisp infusion & milder in flavor than many traditional green teas.

Emperor's Dragonwell Wild Rose

Emperor’s dragonwell blended w/ forbidden wild rose. Giving this tea a unique hint of sweetness w/ a floral aroma & taste. Emperor’s dragonwell: this hand picked & processed green tea from the hills just west of hangzhou, zhejiang province, has been famous since the eighth century. It is known for its full, round flavor, unique nutty taste, pleasant jade-color, & wonderful aroma. This is a very unique tea w/ a flat needle leaf

Passion Fruit Dream Green

High mountain green tea blended w/ aromatic passion fruit pieces passion fruit purée. The aroma is tropical & addictive w/ a light sweetness to the infusion

Pomegranate Green Dream

High mountain, single estate, china green tea imbued w/ fresh pomegranate reduction. Medium bodied green tea w/ exotic fruit sweetening the brew.

Sicilian Blood Orange Green

High mountain green tea scented w/ the natural essence of italian blood orange. Also amazing as an ingredient for baking, making custard, infusing liquor or even a dry rub.

Decaf Sencha Wild Rose

A wonderful blend of green sencha & wild grown rose flower w/ lightly sweet floral notes & natural grassy flavor. Naturally decaffeinated using the co2 process & blended w/ wild rose, this japanese green tea is an excellent way to enjoy the health benefits of green tea without the caffeine.

Emperor's 88Th Night Moonlight Shincha

Emperor's 88th night moonlight shincha is very limited, 88-days after the start of spring. The timing is sacred in japan, referring to the time the first plants & vegetation begin to sprout. Rarely seen in japan. Less than 100 kilos available for the world of this exclusive rtc import

Emperor's Golden Houiji Genmaicha

Roasted japanese green tea blended w/ roasted, toasted, & popped rice

Emperor's Genmaicha

This specialty japanese tea is an interesting blend of high quality sencha green tea & fire-toasted rice. Often the rice “pops,” giving the appearance of tiny little popcorns amidst the green leaves. Its warm, full-bodied taste is accented by a natural sweetness. This tea, when brewed, is a light-yellow liquor that has an appetizing, toasty aroma. This green freshness of the sencha is balanced by the wholesome taste of the rice. This drink is naturally, lightly caffeinated to add a little lift to your morning, whether or not you’re discussing battle strategy

Emperor's Gyokuro

Incredible‎ japanese green tea known as jade dew. This tea represents the finest non-ceremonial tea produced in japan. This tea is grown where the first japanese tea was planted in the uji district of honshu near kyoto. The tea is picked from old bushes that are shaded to reduce the affects of photosynthesis. Everything connected w/ tending & making this tea is done by hand. A bright & lovely cup, this tea is a treat any time!

Emperor's Tencha

Emperor’s tencha is truly tea of the samurai. This unique japanese green tea is shade grown for the last 6 weeks of production, forcing the tea bush to naturally form chlorophyll within the leaves giving an amazing emerald hue to the leaf. This tea is rarely seen in whole leaf form, as it is the precursor to stone ground matcha used in the japanese tea ceremony.

Fresh Green Kukicha

This unique-looking tea is actually the stems & stalks of the tea plant. Made during the production of gyokuro, one of the finest & most expensive shade-grown japanese green teas, this tea has a clean taste that is very refreshing. Kukicha has almost no caffeine, & is perfect for blending w/ other black & green teas. Drink this tea to experience a wonderful light, roasty taste.

Samurai Chai

A unique tea from japan blending roasted & popped rice w/ amazing green sencha. We took our emperor's genmaicha, got a little funky & blended it w/ fresh ground chai spices. The result is an amazingly nutty infusion w/ a bit of spice. Perfectly balanced green tea w/ sweet vegetal notes.

Sencha Genmaicha

Our sencha genmaicha has a much higher concentration of high mountain sencha green tea; we like to call it a brighter version of our emperor’s genmaicha. It has a much higher concentration of high mountain sencha green tea w/ a more muted nutty & toasted flavor & more vibrant sencha notes.

Sencha Fukamushi

This fantastic staple green tea is perfect any time of day. Unlike chinese green teas, japanese sencha is steamed before rolling & drying. When brewed, this chartreuse liquor has a vegetal aroma & a sweet, grassy taste. Invigorating & fragrant, this caffeinated tea will fuel you throughout the day. This sencha is made up of long, flat, deeply colored green leaves & pieces. It has a rich body & no bitterness, unlike inferior quality tea. This is a delicious, high-quality staple green tea, great for everyday use.

Wild Rose Sencha

A wonderful blend of green sencha & wild grown rose flower. This blend has a lightly sweet floral note to the natural grassy flavored green sencha. The production of sencha green tea entails the steaming of the green leaf by hand or machine rubbing. The teas are then basket fired which gives them a distinctive appearance & glossy look & feel. These methods give a taste that is light in color but rich & full flavor.

Italian Green Almondine

High mountain estate grown chinese green tea blended w/ the finest fresh pressed italian almond oil & seville orange

Rtc Sencha

High grade japanese green tea w/ a beautiful emerald leaf. Perfectly balanced green tea w/ sweet vegetal notes.

Sakura Kyoto Cherry Blosso

Organic‎

Stimulus Chill Pomegranate Green Dream

High mountain, single estate, china green tea imbued w/ fresh pomegranate reduction & blended w/ guayusa, an herb from the amazon that is naturally caffeinated. Medium bodied green tea w/ exotic fruit sweetening the brew

Emperor's Ceylon Platinum Tips

A rare white tea grown on the highest mountaintops of the dumbala region in sri lanka. This tea has a haunting pine & honey flavor.

Emperor's Himalayan Reserve Silver Needle

This rare white tea is carefully picked to deliver the paradigm of the distinctly himalayan light darjeeling flavor. This white tea preserved in time & packaged direct from the tree, hints of muscatel & a light earthy fruit essence.

Emperor's Himalayan Snowflake

This rare white tea is carefully picked using a method of picking incorporating only the tips. 100,000 pickings per kilo & one of the absolute rarest teas on the planet. Retailing in england for 4000.00 per kilo

Emperor's White Dragon

Top grade of white tea picked at the peak of freshness in anhui, china. A select remote plot of tea trees produces this elixir. Light infusion & a rare treat for the white tea aficionado. Also known as silver needle yhen zen.

Emperor's Woven White Star of China

Reserved for diplomatic functions in china. Only a few people in the world are able to weave these masterpieces. A light & captivating, white tea expression. Tiny production.

Rtc Exotica White

A rare white tea grown on the highest mountaintops, full bodied white, loaded w/ antioxidants. 2011 harvest

Emperor's Moonlight Snow Mist

This rare white tea is carefully picked using a method of picking incorporating only the tips. 100,000 pickings per kilo & one of the absolute rarest teas on the planet. It is picked exclusively during full moon!!! Only 2 places on the planet to get this tea, rtc & harrods. Retailing in england for 8000.00 per kilo

1987 Vintage Cave Aged Oolong

1991 Vintage Cave Aged Oolong

Competition Teiquanyin

Top lot of oolong tea, winner of tea competition in china. A prized w/ unbelievable orchid notes & a soothing infusion. Grown on the steepest mountain sides.

Emerald Spring Thai Oolong

Origin: luang zhu, thailand

Emperor's Osmanthus Oolong

High mountain tiequanyin oolong, blended w/ the finest wild picked orange blossoms.

Emperor's Reserve Elixir Oolong

Rare taiwanese high mountain oolong, scented w/ one of the worlds rarest herbs, wild wisconsin ginseng.

Freak of Nature Oolong

Rare tea cellar is limited to 100lbs annually of this rare high mountain oolong. The secret to this rare tea is that it only occurs when the temperature changes from 80 degrees to 20 degrees then back to 80 degrees within a short amount of time. This temperature change creates the outrageous buttery shortbread component to the tea. Like the ice-wine of the tea world. Limited supply available around the world.

Emperor's Hidden Orchid Oolong

Grown deep in the remote regions of china, in a secluded forest, where wild orchids & tea trees thrive.

Magnolia Blossom Oolong

High mountain oolong scented w/ wild magnolia blossoms. Wonderful floral notes

Monkey Picked Golden Oolong

A famous style of tea that is grown on the steepest mountains in the world, requiring the aid of the most talented & agile climbers to pick. Earthy & full-bodied complex expression

Rtc Slimming Oolong #9

Origin: china