How To Brew Tea & Herbal Tisanes
Brewing Techniques For Different Styles
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Brewing Techniques For Different Styles
$ 30.00
Pressed into the ancient style of "zhuan" or brick cakes, our aged Pu Er releases into a deep brick red infusion. Earthy and damp, with a surprising lift of herbal notes, we think that you will find this quite grounding. Earthiness should not be mistaken for lack of finesse, as the palate is smooth and lush.
250g brick in itself, offers up 100 portions of tea, to be savored over multiple steeps. If you steep pu er in the traditional manner using a gaiwan or small pot (yixing), you can count on upwards of 6 steeps per portion, turning this tea cake into 600+ glorious sessions of tea.
$ 20.00
Chaga is a mushroom that grows predominantly on birch trees in Russia, Siberia, Northeastern Europe, the Northern United States and Canada. Chaga may help to improve cholesterol, lower blood sugar and boost the immune system. It also has the highest ranking antioxidant potency of any superfood! It has a naturally sweet earthiness to it with notes of caramel, dark berries, vanilla and cocoa. Our chaga is foraged locally from the Southern Adirondacks.
Chaga is best brewed hot over a long period of time to fully enjoy its health benefits!
How to brew Chaga:
Option 1: Steep 2 tsp of ground chaga in 8oz of water just off boil for 10 minutes. Strain and enjoy!
Option 2: Measure out 1 tsp of tea per 8 oz and multiply that by your desired batch size. Bring a saucepan to a simmer with the chaga and cook for 2-4 hours at a low roll. Strain and serve hot or chill for cold!
Use your brewed chaga in your compost or as mulch!
Add a little bit of our Black Forest honey for an extra boost of antioxidants and minerals!
$ 12.00
Our Baby Bump caffeine free herbal blend is crafted in house for mothers-to-be or new mothers looking for medicinal herbs that may be beneficial later in pregnancy or post-pregnancy. The benefits of this blend may go beyond supporting fertility, pregnancy and nursing and may help with boosting the immune system, heart & bone health, aiding digestion and soothing the nervous system. Men and women alike will love its smooth, gentle flavor of these beneficial herbs with a hint of peppermint to brighten the palate.
We love Baby Bump with our Cranberry Blossom or Peach infused honey!
If pregnant, please consult your doctor for guidance before drinking herbal teas.
Organically Produced Ingredients: Red Raspberry Leaf, Oat Straw, Rose Hips, Nettles, Dandelion Leaf, Peppermint. Naturally Caffeine Free.
$ 29.95
These 18oz Dew Mugs with infuser basket are a wonderful accompaniment to work or pleasure. The handle is large and comfortable, the cups size generous and the tray for the basket a necessary stand for the in-between steeping moments of your loose-leaf tea. We love this functional, yet attractive brewer.
$ 25.00
Shopping for someone else but not sure what to give them? Give them the gift of experience with a Saratoga Tea & Honey Gift Card! Our electronic gift cards are redeemable in-store or online and are the perfect way to say Happy Birthday, Thinking of You, Happy Holidays - and more!
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Our gift cards have no additional processing fees and never expire.
$ 10.00
An invigorating blend of organically produced turmeric, ginger, sarsaparilla, peppercorns, and cinnamon, this tea draws from Ayurvedic principles to energize and awaken your mind and body - all without caffeine! This autumnal tisane brews to a beautiful copper hue and can be enjoyed year round, and at any time of day.
We love this tisane with our Cinnamon Infused Honey!
Organically Produced Ingredients: Turmeric, Ginger, Sarsaparilla, Black Peppercorns, Cinnamon. Naturally Caffeine Free.
$ 26.00
Designed by our friends at Camellia Sinensis Tea House in Montreal, this travel flask is an improvement on a common Chinese style infuser. The double walled glass keeps the outside of your flask cool to the touch and the built-in infuser basket allows you to use it in the Chinese style (as a filter for loose floating tea) or in a controlled infusion. Also available for purchase is the reversible sheath for added protection on-the-go!
$ 24.00
Enjoy a delicious sampler of our most popular 3 oz honey jars in a sweet recyclable box. A wonderful gift for the honey lover!
Our gift pack options include:
The Saratoga Pack: Local Saratoga Wildflower Honey, Cinnamon Infused Honey, and Mango Infused Honey
The European Pack: Spanish Black Forest, Italian Acacia, and Spanish Lemon Tree
Custom gift sets are also available with a minimum order of 10. Email info@saratogateaandhoney.com for further queries.
$ 20.00
This single variety Acacia honey is produced from the delicate blossoms of the Acacia tree the region of Piedmont, in northern Italy. This 12oz jar of honey is as clear as golden liquid glass and has delicate flavors of vanilla with a sweet finish of dried fruit.
A light floral honey like Acacia pairs brilliantly with our more delicate and floral white teas or white tea blends such as The Canfield in Red or Yaddo Rose Garden.
Add this honey to your cheeseboard for a delightful pairing or try it over your favorite yogurt and fruit. We know you will fall in love with Acacia, as we have!
$ 48.00
The Pebble Teapot by Kinto, inspired by nature, is characterized by the round shapes and texture reminiscent of water worn pebbles.The pot-bellied porcelain teapot holds a 17 oz capacity, includes a stainless steel strainer that is suitable for all types of teas.
Pebble features a drip-free spout for tidy pouring so not a drop is wasted!
Add the matching cup and saucer for the full set!
$ 40.00
The traditional powdered ceremonial Japanese green tea, matcha has recently gained popularity in the west as a "super-food". As opposed to other teas where an infusion of the leaf is drunk, with matcha, the whole leaf is consumed. This, of course, means more antioxidants and more caffeine. Our Matcha Wako is enjoyed in thin tea preparation and is the second highest of the ceremonial grades (usucha, thin grade). It arrives vibrantly green and freshly sealed in airtight 20 gram tins which yield 12-14 servings.
Our matcha is freshly ground for us in Japan right before it's shipped from our award-winning producer, Marukyu-Koyamaen. Incredibly, Marukyu-Koyamaen began producing tea during the Genroku period (1688-1704) in Ogura, Uji. Part of the venerable tradition of Japanese green tea production (Ujuicha), over the ensuing centuries the quality of their tea has only increased. Still family-owned, their high standards are consistent from cultivation to the final product, forming the bedrock for their highly regarded reputation as one of the foremost producers of fine teas in Japan.
$ 8.00
Our Mini Tea Tins are available in some of our most popular varieties of herbal tisanes and scented teas. These adorable tea tins make a great gift or are a wonderful way to sample a selection of teas!
Mini Tea Tins serve 4-9 cups depending on the weight.
Scented Tea Selection: Blueberry Bumble, Coco Shou, Green Paddock Pom Pom, Masala Chai, Saratoga Wedding Tea, Spa City Earl, The Apricot Queen, Yaddo Rose Garden
Herbal Tisanes (caffeine free): Blood Orange Hibiscus, Crimson Berry, Ginger Lemon Zen, Spirit of Life
$ 17.00
Our Palmetto honey hails from central Florida and is harvested from late June into July. This rare mono-floral is revered by honey enthusiasts from around the world. Rich in antioxidants, it is said to have health benefits that rival Manuka honey!
Palmetto is bottled in a 12oz jar, and is dark amber in color, velvety in texture, and smokey in flavor; we think it tastes like a perfectly toasted marshmallow! Pair Palmetto honey with Lapsang Souchong or any of our more oxidized black teas.
$ 14.00
Qi Lan Wuyi or rare orchid oolong, comes from a 500m garden in the magnificent Wuyi Mountains. As kin to Da Hong Pao and Shui Xian Lao Cong, this oolong will appeal to lovers of darker oolongs who enjoy woody flavors and - true to its name! - floral notes. Wonderfully smooth and slightly sweet and nutty in a sense, this tea will be sure to make you tip your head in approval.
$ 20.00
Coming from the lemon groves of Eastern Spain, near the Mediterranean Sea, this honey has a clear amber color. Spanish lemon trees bloom in April and May and this honey is harvested shortly after in the early Mediterranean summer.
We recommend trying our Spanish Lemon Tree Honey over aged sheep's milk cheeses, drizzled over pistachios and vanilla ice cream, or swirled into almond butter as a garnish to your favorite smoothie bowl or yogurt. Try pairing it with our Fairtrade Earl Grey, Yaddo Rose Garden, Citrus Sunrise, or Happy Hour. This 12oz jar of honey carries sunshine where ever it goes.
$ 12.00
This Chinese rolled oolong tea is scented with one of our favorite stone fruits: apricots. Fruity and floral, it makes for a wonderful iced tea on a warm afternoon, or try it hot to lift the spirits on a gray winter day.
The warm sweetness of our Alfalfa honey is a great complement to this tea!
This tea is also available as a mini tea tin.
Ingredients: Oolong Tea, Apricots, Natural Flavor
$ 10.50
This highly limited, gorgeous organic blend of whole agastache, amaranth, calendula and lemon balm comes from a small organic farm in the Québec province, Canada. We rarely see herbals dried with such care and respect for their natural beauty and form.
Whole flowers and plucked stems make up this herbal blend which helps ease digestion and soothes bloating and cramps. We also recommend this beautiful medley in helping stress, insomnia and irritability. Ah, yes, and it is not only gorgeous, but delicious, too.
Our caramel-y Palmetto Honey may seem like an unlikely pairing, but it really rounds out the flavors in this herbal infusion!
Organically Produced Ingredients: Agastache, Amaranth, Lemon Balm & Calendula. Naturally Caffeine Free.
$ 8.25
Banh Dau Xanh from Dragon Kyanh are little cakes of mung bean flour, sugar and soybean oil from northern Vietnam. The texture is delicate and the flavor is nutty and reminiscent of the inside of a peanut butter cup.
Addictively wonderful, they come in small packs and are cubed for savoring each bite. Traditionally these cakes are enjoyed after a sip of a robust green tea, such as our Tan Huong, but we invite you to pair it with any tea you enjoy.
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Our small batch Whiskey Barrel Aged Wildflower honey is a beautiful marriage between local Saratoga Wildflower Honey and a rye whiskey barrel. The honey spends 6+ months resting in a first fill rye whiskey barrel from our friends at Yankee Distilling and then bottled. This is a New York made Barrel, filled with New York whiskey made from New York grain, and then refilled with New York Honey!
The depth that this honey develops as it sits in the charred barrel needs to be experienced to fully comprehend. Enjoy nuances of spice, oak, and vanilla playing off of the florality of the wildflower. This first batch won’t last long and won’t be back until the spring, don’t miss your chance!
Cocktail Lovers, check out our recipe, Whiskey Me Away, by Brendan Dillon of Hamlet and Ghost!
Please note: The honey pump does not fit this 9oz jar. There may be trace amounts of gluten and alcohol in this honey.
$ 12.00
This spice filled citrus blend is a cozy house creation specially for those of us who live in colder climates! We blend organic Rwanda Rukeri black tea with organically produced orange & lemon peel, cassia cinnamon, star anise, whole cloves, green cardamom & pink peppercorns. Enjoy this cup sitting somewhere cozy or paired with a buttery treat.
Pink peppercorns may trigger allergic reactions in those allergic to tree nuts.
