Celebrate International Tea Day with Joffrey's Teas

At Joffrey's, we hold coffee close to our hearts, but we also pride ourselves on our tea selection. Tea is an art form in itself and is just as complex as coffee. Our teas can also be paired with a variety of foods, making each cup uniquely delicious. To celebrate International Tea Day (5/21) we wanted to highlight some of our tea favorites: 

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, Lemon Ginger 
    • Joffrey's also offers Blackberry Jasmine Iced Tea as an exclusive wholesale offering! To feature this delicious tea in your space, contact sales@joffreys.com. 

• 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: Green Dragon, Tahitian Vanilla Rose, Citrus Sorbet