#classictea

Try our June monthly brew sampler for just $7.24, featuring three tea samples and tasting notes; price includes shipping when ordered now through June 7, 2020!*

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(*Please note: Free shipping is valid for one online purchase—through June 7—of this $7.24 sampler collection only; if additional products are ordered, shipping charges will be added; free shipping within the continental U.S. only.)

Although people have been drinking hot tea for centuries, iced tea, obviously, requires ice. Enter refrigeration in the 1800s, and refreshing (and often potent!) punches of cold green tea and alcohol grew popular. Commercialization of the drink solidified during the 1904 World's Fair in St. Louis—where the weather was hot and iced tea was a smash! This month our Collection comprises three classic teas that are stellar both hot and iced. And in case you're wondering, at TeaHaus we brew the tea double strength, then pour the hot tea into a cup filled with ice, diluting the tea to the perfect strength.

#430 Ceylon OP Nuwara Eliya (black classic) (pictured below)

PREPARATION: 3 g tea leaves (1 heaping teaspoon) per 8 oz cup of filtered boiling water; allow to brew 2 min; also excellent iced

INGREDIENTS: At over 6000 feet, the high plateau of Nuwara Eliya has some of the finest tea gardens in Sri Lanka

LEAF: Dark brown with a subtle hint of red

INFUSION: Reddish brown; slightly lighter than other black teas

AROMA: Classic black tea

LIQUOR: The most “classic” of our classics. Its smooth subtle flavor has a hint of citrus, perfect for anyone looking for a really good “normal” iced tea.

PAIRING: Anything summer! Great with a slice of lemon.

#701 Japan Bancha (green classic) (pictured below)

PREPARATION: 3 g tea leaves (1 heaping teaspoon) per 8 oz cup of filtered water, boiled and cooled to 80°C/176°F; allow to brew 1 min; also excellent iced

INGREDIENTS: Second flush; bancha means “coarse tea,” meaning larger (coarser) leaf

LEAF: Light green with a slighty toasted appearance

INFUSION: Translucent pale beige-yellow, with a hint of green

AROMA: Softer seaweed than the aroma of sencha, slightly more nutty or “ripe”

LIQUOR: Less grassy than its first-flush relative, with a lingering vegetal aftertaste that is highlighted when iced

PAIRING: Salads, chicken, light summer meals

#527 Nepal Shangri La (premium white classic) (pictured below)

PREPARATION: 3 g tea leaves (1 heaping teaspoon) per 8 oz cup of filtered water, boiled and cooled to 80°C/176°F; allow to brew 2–3 min; also excellent iced

INGREDIENTS: Cultivated in Nepal at altitudes of 1200–2100 meters, this superb tea is produced by hand

LEAF: Rolled dark gray to brown leaf, with several silver tips

INFUSION: Very pale pinkish-beige

AROMA: Delicate and floral

LIQUOR: True to its aroma, with a sweet finish. When iced, the floral is more pronounced.

PAIRING: Because of its delicacy, the Shangri La is a tea to be enjoyed on its own

🌱 Thakur Tea Classic – Bold, Authentic, and Truly Indian

If you're someone who enjoys a strong, flavorful cup of chai to start your day or wind down in the evening, Thakur Tea Classic is made just for you. Blended from carefully selected tea leaves, this classic brew delivers the perfect balance of bold taste, rich color, and a comforting aroma that instantly feels like home.

Thakur Tea Classic is not just any tea — it’s a tribute to the traditional Indian chai that generations have grown up with. Whether you enjoy your tea with milk and sugar, or prefer it strong and kadak, this blend adapts beautifully to your personal style. It's reliable, refreshing, and full of character — just like a true classic should be.

In this blog, we’ll explore what makes Thakur Tea Classic a daily favorite for tea lovers across India. From its unique taste profile to brewing tips, health benefits, and where you can buy it online, we’ll take you through everything you need to know about this timeless blend.

So pour yourself a cup, take a deep breath, and enjoy the simple pleasure of Thakur Tea Classic — a blend that turns every sip into a moment of comfort.

This month, we have three options for our Monthly Brew tea sampler, which includes samples of three classic teas plus our tasting notes.

OPTION 1, BASICS. Receive the tea sampler collection for $7.24.

OPTION 2, UPGRADE. For $19.99, receive the tea sampler, a tea-infused treat, and a link to our online tea class/tasting on August 12 at 5:30 pm (EST)! Lisa will introduce you to the huge world of tea, looking at where tea is grown, how it's produced, and more—plus will discuss the teas in this month's sampler. Join us as we do our favorite things: drink tea, talk about tea, and have fun!

OPTION 3, BEST DEAL. Just $44.99 practically makes you a tea expert! In addition to the sampler, tea-infused treat, and online class/tasting, we'll send you our TeaHaus in a Box brew kit (20-oz measuring glass, tea measuring spoon, Finum basket filter, timer) so that  you can make tea the same way that we do at TeaHaus!

Please note:

For all options, price includes shipping when ordered August 1–7.*

If you are taking the class and require shipping, please order by August 5. If you choose in-store pickup, you have until the day of the class to get it.

We will email the class link to you a few days before the class, using the email given for your order. If you want us to use a different email, please let us know in the "note to seller" window when you place your order.

If you've paid for the August 12 class but end up missing it, no worries; we'll send you a link to a recording of the class.

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(*Free shipping is valid for one online purchase—through August 7—of this sampler collection [any option] only; if additional products are ordered, shipping charges will be added; free shipping within the continental U.S. only.)

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This month’s sampler has teas representing the world’s three major growing regions. India’s northeastern state of Assam is one of the world’s largest tea-producing regions of the world. Its humid and hot environment contributes to the tea’s malty quality. Three-quarters of the tea produced in Japan is sencha. Oxidation of the leaves is stopped with steam, which preserves their vegetal flavor and bright green color. China, where tea originated, is a master of white teas, the least processed of all tea types. Buds retain their fine hairs, giving them a silvery color, hence the name “silver needles.”

#155 Assam SFTGFOP1 Mokalbari (pictured above)

PREPARATION: 3 g tea leaves (1 heaping teaspoon) per 8 oz cup of filtered boiling water; allow to brew 3 min

INGREDIENTS: Second-flush black tea from the Mokalbari Estate, Dibrugarh District, Assam, India

LEAF: Dark leaves heavily interspersed with golden tips

INFUSION: Chocolate brown with reddish hue

AROMA: Notes of squash; malty

LIQUOR: Robust and complex, with a creamy malty note

PAIRING: Strong enough for cream and sugar but smooth enough to stand on its own, paired with any food!

#700 Japan Sencha (pictured above)

PREPARATION: 3 g tea leaves (1 heaping teaspoon) per 8 oz cup of filtered water, boiled and cooled to 90°C/194°F; allow to brew 1 min

INGREDIENTS: First-flush green tea from Aichi Prefecture, Japan

LEAF: Emerald green slivers

INFUSION: Translucent pale green-yellow with crisp clarity

AROMA: Slightly brine-like with hints of seaweed

LIQUOR: Briny, seaweed, vegetal

PAIRING: Great with fish, sushi, and noodles

#532 China Fancy Peony (pictured above)

PREPARATION: 3 g tea leaves (2 heaping teaspoons) per 8 oz cup of filtered water, boiled and cooled to 70°C/158°F; allow to brew 2 min

INGREDIENTS: White tea from Duding County, Fujian Province, China

LEAF: Perfect mix of silver needles (the buds) and large unoxidized leaves

INFUSION: Pale brownish-yellow

AROMA: Whisper of earthiness

LIQUOR: Subtle root vegetable with a hint of grassiness