Warm the kettle, pour yourself a cup, and settle into the soft silence of Winter. Pale blue mornings anchored with generous mugs of hot tea and crisp, buttered toasts complement frost-streaked windows and the delicious snap of a roaring fire, far from the howling, blustery gale. The long evenings, the rosiest cheeks peeking out from woolen wraps - the pleasures of this season are many. We are pleased to share this collection of three of our favorite winter warming blends!
No. 01, Bellocq Breakfast, 86g 
- A toasty, full-bodied blend of organic Indian, Chinese, and Ceylon black teas, our take on this classic blend brews smooth with a rich, wildflower honey finish. Delicious with or without milk and that teaspoon of sugar.
Ingredients: Organic Indian, Chinese, and Ceylon black tea

No. 42, Little Dickens, 100g 
- An organic, chocolate-kissed children's blend that is loved by all, this fair trade South African rooibos pairs soothing mint and cinnamon with its distinctly warm, caffeine-free brew. This tea calms jitters, settles tummies, and soothes the soul. Serve with milk and honey for an especially warming mug.
Ingredients: Organic rooibos, organic cacao nibs, organic ginger, organic cinnamon, organic spearmint, organic rose petals, organic vanilla beans, and organic calendula
No. 18, Afghani Chai, 100g 
- Warm, invigorating, and soulful, imagine opening the door to your warm home to find this brewing on the stove - a rich blend of organic Indian black tea, aromatic ginger, fragrant cardamon, classic chai spices, and a scattering of poppy petals and marigold! Could tea be any more delightful than this time of year?
Ingredients: Organic Indian tea, ginger, organic red poppy flowers, green cardamom, star anise, clove, black pepper, and organic spices

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Bellocq Tea Atelier

Bellocq Winter Collection

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The family behind Chikumeido Sabun has been crafting tea whisks (chasen) for twenty-four generations and is considered one of the finest matcha whisk producers in existence. The tea whisk has been produced in the Takayama region of Nara, Japan for 500 years since the introduction of Sado (tea ceremony).   In fact, there are more than 120 types of tea whisk. The bamboo species, shape, number of prongs, length of tassel and bamboo color vary between schools and applications; each whisk is crafted from bamboo that has been cured for three years, then split into finer and finer, nearly transparent lengths to fashion the prongs used to create the even, silky foam on the surface of a bowl of matcha.
Chikumeido Sabun has held audience with the Emperor as well as exhibited at the Louvre.

White Bamboo Matcha Whisk (chasen), By Chikumeido

Harvested on March 1, 2021, this exquisite first flush is one of the first pluckings of the season from Rohini Tea Estate, a young and excellent garden nestled in the Kurseong Valley in North Darjeeling.
This exceptional lot of first flush tea produces a very fine amber cup redolent with generous notes of wild flower honey, muscatel, iris, and incense which yield to gentle suggestions of pink peppercorn and rose. The brew promises a long, lingering finish and is slightly warming with a balanced, confident energy.
The manufacturing process is plucking, same-day outdoor withering followed by indoor withering until the following day. Once the leaf is ready the teas are tossed in bamboo drums, followed by fixing, rolling, drying, and finally, the leaves are hand sorted.
Harvest: March 1, 2021
Elevation: 3000 ft.

No. 81, Darjeeling 1st Flush, Rohini Estate, Spring Magic Ftgfop1

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This carefully curated collection of pure teas offers a generous selection of five favorite blacks, greens, and whites. Packaged in a beautiful yellow Bellocq Box, this collection also includes 25 filter bags. We hope you enjoy sipping these brews as much as we enjoyed sourcing them.
No. 36, Darjeeling 2nd Flush, 30g 
- FTGFOP1 from the Sourenee Estate, this organically-grown tea offers honey-sweet muscatel notes with an earthy, malted finish.
No. 17, Dragonwell, 20g 
- The organic pan-roasted green tea famous for its smooth, vegetal, roasted chestnut flavor and pale green liquor is a constant favorite of ours.
No. 11, White Peony, 20g 
- This organic white tea consists of leaves and buds wherein notes of leather and hay abound. This delicate tea brews a golden honey liquor with a distinctly long, pleasant finish.
No. 19, Lapsang Souchong, 30g 
- An organic black tea scented with pinewood smoke, these leaves are plucked at high elevations in the Wuyi Mountains, producing an earthy flavor with notes of honey and brewing a rich red liquor.
No. 10, Jasmine Silver Needles, 30g 
- These silver needles, heat-infused with the essence of jasmine flowers, offer a delicate, crisp jasmine flavor, earthy notes of hay and fresh, nearly-ripened peaches, and yields a light apricot liquor.
Plus 25 tea filter bags

Bellocq Pure Tea Collection

A selection of Bellocq's finest chai blends to please all your guests, this delightful set includes both a black tea blend and a caffeine-free rooibos blend. Each chai comes heartily spiced and lovingly presented in two traveler caddies. We're anticipating that you'll enjoy these blends as much as we do!
No. 18, Afghani Chai, 128g 
- A hand-crafted evocative blend of organic assam black tea, red poppy petals, and organic spices, this invigorating and warming chai may be either steeped or traditionally boiled in water with milk and sweetened to taste. Add a handful of chopped fresh ginger for additional heat. Fragrant and seductive, this tea is perfect to enjoy any time of day and makes your home smell utterly divine.
Ingredients: Organic Indian black tea, green cardamom, star anise, ginger, clove, and black pepper

No.  139, Amar Chai, 100g 
- An elevating, organic caffeine-free chai of fair trade South African rooibos, lush rose, jasmine, marigold petals and fragrant cassia and warming ginger. Rich in powerful antioxidants, rooibos is low in oxalic acid, and may also have positive effect on blood sugar levels. Cinnamon and ginger have potent anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal and anti-viral compounds.
A portion of the proceeds of Amar Chai will be donated, quarterly, toward programs empowering and supporting victims of domestic violence. Learn more about this initiative here.
Ingredients: Organic fair trade rooibos, organic ginger, organic cassia, organic cardamom, organic flower petals, and natural essences

Bellocq Chai Gift Set

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The family behind Chikumeido Sabun has been crafting tea whisks (chasen) for twenty-four generations and is considered one of the finest matcha whisk producers in existence. The tea whisk has been produced in the Takayama region of Nara, Japan for 500 years since the introduction of Sado (tea ceremony).   In fact, there are more than 120 types of tea whisk. The bamboo species, shape, number of prongs, length of tassel and bamboo color vary between schools and applications; each whisk is crafted from bamboo that has been cured for three years, then split into finer and finer, nearly transparent lengths to fashion the prongs used to create the even, silky foam on the surface of a bowl of matcha.
Smoked bamboo, also known as susudake, is sourced from wood that has been exposed over a fireplace or hearth in a traditional Japanese home to produce the unique coloration. The process can take over a century or longer to achieve. It is becoming more rare as these traditional homes become more scarce.
A chashaku is created from a single piece of bamboo, and used to scoop the proper proportion of matcha into a chawan , or tea bowl.
Chikumeido Sabun has held audience with the Emperor as well as exhibited at the Louvre.

Smoked Bamboo Matcha Scoop, By Chikumeido

This organic BOP (Broken Orange Pekoe) black tea is a heavyweight in the history of Indian black teas. Its bright and full-bodied flavor finishes smooth, and it is often used as a base for chai blends. Certified fair trade.
Origin: Assam, Indian, 2021

No. 24, Assam Bop

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Organic black tea scented with pinewood smoke. Harvested from the high elevations of the Wuyi Mountains, this loose leaf lapsang souchong tea has a rich, red brew and distinctive earthy flavor.

Origin: Fujian Province, China - 2021

No. 19, Lapsang Souchong

Jasmine Blossom ~ Delicate ~ Floral
Wonderfully delicate and exceptional, Snow Drop Jasmine ( Bi Tan Piao Xue) is named so as a handful of white jasmine blossoms decorate the tea which, upon brewing, float gracefully to the top of the tea, twirling here and there in the pale, green brew.
This truly exceptional tea is from Sichuan Province, where jasmine tea is ubiquitous in restaurants and tea houses.  The tea is harvested in spring, with a picking standard of one bud and one leaf, toward the end of March. The tea is stored in coolers, to wait for the jasmine harvest.  Then, the tea is layered with jasmine blossoms, allowed to rest, sorted, fired and the process is repeated several times which ensures a fine, beautifully scented tea.
Harvest Date: 2021 Origin -  Sichuan Province, China
Picking Standard: one bud with 1 leaf

No.05, Snow Drop Jasmine

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This organic caffeine-free, smooth, full-bodied tisane brews rich with floral honey notes, a sweet lingering finish, and a scarlet, ochre liquor. Rooibos does not become bitter or astringent with prolonged steeping, and in addition to its floral nose, naturally brews slightly sweet. Delicious, and both organic and fair trade, it's no mystery we use this tisane as a base for blending as well as steep it alone.
Origin: Cape Province, South Africa , organic

No. 02, Rooibos

This organic full-bodied black tea, prized for its sweet, earthy flavor and floral notes, also produces a touch of smokiness. The brew yields a deep red liquor.
Origin: Anhui Province, China - 2021

No. 27, Keemun Panda

An exquisite oolong harvested in the Phoenix Mountains in Guangdong, China. The tea is fragrant and toasty, with notes of luscious stone fruit, delicate orchid, and honey. The traditional name of this tea, Mi Lan Xiang, translates to: "Honey Orchid Fragrance."
Origin: Feng Huang, Guangdong Province, China - 2021

No. 82, The Phoenix

Smokey ~ Spicy ~ Bold
A new twist on a classic favorite.  Smokey notes of pine smoked tea envelop and embrace exotic flavors of the Subcontinent. The blend equivalent of a vintage Howard armchair upholstered in 19th century Indian chintz.  We invite you to curl up in your favorite chair with this robust blend and dream the afternoon away.
Ingredients: Organic Lapsang Souchong, cardamom, ginger, clove, chile threads, and natural essences

No. 120, Fireside Chai

hay ~ delicately sweet ~ bergamot

Second cousin to the Earl Grey, and a not-so-subtle nod to Bowie, these organic white tea buds are scented with the natural essence of Sicilian bergamot and dappled with delicate blue cornflowers. The difference between natural bergamot and its synthetic counterpart is a revelation. While the synthetic version resonates a singular note, the natural essence prompts awareness of a more faceted and voluptuous character true to the citrus' more complex nature. In a word, gorgeous. Lighter than a traditional Earl Grey, The Duke is delicate, yet lively, with a clarity that makes this a truly elegant and stylish tea. Also lovely iced.
Ingredients: Organic Chinese white tea buds, organic bergamot essence, and organic blue cornflowers

No. 09, The White Duke

This organic, tightly rolled, full-bodied green tea from Wuyi Mountain yields a distinct flavor with strong vegetal notes and hints of smokiness, steeping to an emerald green liquor.
Origin: Fujian Province, China, 2021

No. 06, Pinhead Gunpowder

Famous for its smooth, vegetal, roasted chestnut flavor and pale green liquor, this organic, pan-roasted dragonwell is a fine choice for both the beginner and the fully initiated.
Origin: Qiantang Longjing, Zhejiang Province, China - 2021

No. 17, Dragonwell, Organic

This organic, cooked ( shou) puerh produces a strong yet smooth brew. Earthen musky notes predominate a rich, coffee-hued liquor.

All puerhs may enjoy multiple infusions; for each successive steep, slightly increase brewing time, being careful to drain vessel in it’s entirety before adding fresh water to the warm leaves.

Origin: Yunnan Province, China , 2018

No. 16, Golden Puerh

Vegetal ~ Wild Flowers ~ Delicate ~ Nutty
A light and elegant green tea from Anhui Province.  Grown in the Yellow ( Huang) Mountains ( Shan), Huang Shan Mao Feng's beautiful, slender leaves produce a sweet, quenching cup with earthy, vegetal notes that finish with a suggestion of fragrant orchid.
The dramatic landscape of Huang Shan with it's magnificent peaks, granite formations and misty, cloud covered slopes of crooked pines, has inspired artists and poets for centuries and created an extraordinary terroir for tea.
Origin: Anhui Province, China
Picking Standard: one bud and 1 leaf

No. 72, Huang Shan Mao Feng

A refreshing, organic mint, brewed hot or cold this tisane proves uplighting and brightening. Perfect to steep any time, day or night, our mint also serves as an excellent addition to your own tea blends or recipes.
caffeine-free
Origin: Oregon, USA

No. 55, Mint

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Herbaceous ~ Delicate Floral ~ Sweet Grass ~ Shiso
Another graceful and meticulous organic masterpiece from Mr. Konishi.  One might venture to say heavenly. Hand-plucked young buds reveal a light, fresh and herbaceous cup with delicate, articulated floral notes, suggestive of orchid and a sustaining, uplifting energy.  Profound clarity and elegance.
Produced without chemical pesticides or fertilizers. Organic. Packaged in 57g nitrogen flush sachets.
Origin: Kawanehon, Haibara District, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan - 2021
Grower: Mr. Konishi

No. 105, Hanayaka Kousyun Sencha

These silver needles are heat-infused with the essence of jasmine flowers over a period of several days. This delicate tea provides a crisp, jasmine flavor and aroma, gently wrapped in a bed of hay, brewing a light apricot liquor.
Origin: Fujian Province, China 2021

No. 10, Jasmine Silver Needles

Preparing the perfect bowl of matcha requires a few essential tools. Employing a fine-mesh stainless steel strainer to sift the matcha creates a finer froth. Also, because static electricity naturally creates clumping in the matcha, which will not dissolve in water, sifting will eliminate this issue.
Shown also with chashaku (matcha ladle).

Matcha Sifter

A wonderful organic green, "Clouds and Mist" translates from the tea's Chinese name, Yun Wu. This delicate, fragrant tea of slender emerald leaves produces a complex elixir reminiscent of freshly steamed garden greens and reveals sweet, buttery notes of clover honey with a hint of campfire ash. Often in the shadow of the more well-known Dragonwell, this elegant tea has nonetheless earned a reputation as one of the "Ten Famous Teas of China." Yun Wu yields a pale green liquor and finishes with a savory smoothness.
Originally grown in Jiangxi Province, Yun Wu is now grown in many tea growing provinces, with the finest still being sourced from the "Golden Triangle of Tea" - Jiangxi, Anhui, and Zhejiang Provinces. Our organic Yun Wu is harvested in Zhejiang.
Origin: Zhejiang Province, China - 2021

No. 46, Clouds And Mist

We'd be remiss to offer matcha without also offering its traditional bamboo whisk, designed specifically for stirring powdered green tea, especially in the context of the Japanese tea ceremony.

Matcha Whisk

A very fine organic Indian black teas, this remarkable, full-bodied Assam yields a clean and toasty earthen profile with unctuous notes of salted caramel, cacao and a delicate suggestion of toasted walnut. This deeply satisfying tea enjoys a long, smooth finish.
Chota Tingrai Estate, located in the Tinsukia district of Assam, is dedicated to making high quality teas, building their community and protecting the environment. They ensure social mobility, and invest in their work force in addition to encouraging organic practices and biodiversity. Their 100 Ha. of organic teas are made with onsite input production to encourage environmental sustainability and support their zero waste policy.
Origin: Chota Tingrai Estate, Tinsukia, Assam, India - 2021

No. 43, Organic Assam Tgfop1, Chota Tingrai Estate

Chicory Honey ~ Musk ~ Wild Mushroom ~ Smoke

These expressive and elegant tips of Chinese black tea showcase a symbiotic relationship between production and brew. Yunnan Golden Tips are famously rust colored in appearance flecked with white plushy down. The tippy nature of this tea makes the liquor velvety with no astringency in tow, boasting a beautifully crafted copper hue. Upon first sip one is particularly taken by the roke of burnt wood nestled between wild mushroom and musk. Even so, it is the lasting blue chicory flower honey that keeps the palate entranced for multiple infusions.

Origin: Yunnan Province, China 2021

No. 56, Yunnan Golden Tips

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“ In my own hands I hold a bowl of tea; I see all of nature represented in its green color. Silently, sitting alone, drinking tea, I feel these become part of me. Sharing this bowl of tea with others, they, too, become one with it and nature. ” Dr. Genshitsu Sen, Urasenke Grand Master XV

Set includes one of each: chashaku (tea ladle), chasen (matcha whisk), chawan (tea bowl) presented as a set in a box.
Aorashi (Ceremonial) Matcha available here.
Made in Japan.

Ujitawara Matcha Set

Our signature Christmas tea blend, a luxurious kaleidoscope of warm, fragrant spices, rich vanilla, and rose petals blended with organic, full leaf black tea. Wonderfully nostalgic and perfectly poised to pair with all of your holiday festivities.
Ingredients: Organic Chinese black tea, rose, vanilla, star anise and spices

No. 44, Bellocq Christmas

One of Darjeeling's oldest estates, Namring Upper Estate is located in the Teesta Valley, and has been in operation since 1855.
Harvested during the second flush, this lovely black tea is mellow with suggestions of pecan shell while enjoying classic muscatel notes that finish with honey and stone fruit.
Origin: Namring Upper Estate, Darjeeling, India - 2021
Grade: Classic Muscatel, FTGFOP1
Elevation: 3000ft to 5500ft

No. 36, Darjeeling 2nd Flush, Namring Upper Estate Ftgfop1

Pridefully inspired by the classic Earl Grey, and created in honor of the 50 Year Anniversary of the riots at The Stonewall Inn, a historic event that fueled the gay rights movement, no.50, Earl of Stonewall makes his debut in the gay community as a blend of delicate white tea from China, Sicilian bergamot, lavender and chamomile. Proving once again: it’s never too late to come out of the closet!

Ingredients : Organic Chinese white tea, Sicilian bergamot, organic lavender and organic c hamomile.