2026 International Tea Day

We may be well-known for our coffee, but tea is an essential part of what we do. With its wide range of flavors, origins, and brewing styles, tea is a complex beverage that deserves just as much appreciation. Here at Joffrey’s, we have a tea for every palate—and every pairing.

In celebration of International Tea Day on May 21, we’re sharing a complete guide to the most popular types of tea, their flavor profiles, and the best food pairings. These are some of our favorite Joffrey’s tea blends to try:

Learn more about different types of tea, their flavors and tea pairings!

• Green Tea
• How it's made: Tea leaves are plucked, withered, and steamed or pan-fried to stop any oxidation
• Flavor profile: Light taste with medium astringency
• Pairs well with: Starches, fish, white meat, vegetables
• Joffrey's picks: Blackberry Jasmine, South Pacific Tropical, Moroccan Mint

• Black Tea
• How it's made: Tea leaves are withered, rolled, oxidized and fired
• Flavor profile: Complex and bright with rich body
• Pairs well with: Starches, cured meats, hard cheese, soft cheese, red meat, fruit, sweets, chocolate
• Joffrey's picks: Breakfast Blend, Earl Grey, Masala Chai

• Herbal Tea
• How it's made: Surprise - herbal teas don't actually include any tea leaves!
• Flavor profile: Varied depending on the blend and ingredients - can be sweet, spicy, floral or fruity
• Pairs well with: Starches, cured meats, hard cheese, soft cheese, white meat, red meat, fruit, sweets, chocolate
• Joffrey's picks: African Celebration, Honey Vanilla, Chamomile Lemon, Raspberry Rose

• Oolong Tea
• How it's made: Tea leaves are semi-oxidized depending on the tastes of the tea-maker
• Flavor profile: Fresh or malty, depending on levels of oxidation
• Pairs well with: Cured meats, hard cheese, soft cheese, fruit, sweets, chocolate
• Joffrey's picks: Tahitian Vanilla Rose, Citrus Sorbet