{"title":"Gifts for Tea Lovers","description":"\u003cp\u003eDelight the tea enthusiast in your life with thoughtful gifts made for steeping, sipping and savoring. Our Gifts for Tea Lovers collection brings together flavorful loose-leaf teas, elegant brewing accessories, tea samplers and charming essentials for every kind of tea drinker. Whether they enjoy bold black tea, refreshing green tea, soothing herbal infusions or discovering something entirely new, you’ll find a memorable gift for birthdays, holidays, thank-yous and quiet everyday celebrations. Explore distinctive tea gifts from Solstice Tea Traders and make their next cup feel truly special.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"custom-five-tea-loose-leaf-kombucha-tea-blend-8oz","title":"Solstice Custom Five-Tea Loose Leaf Kombucha Tea Blend (8 oz); Handblended Custom Blend of Black, Green, White, Rooibos \u0026 Yerba Mate Tea","description":"Savor the flavor with our custom blend of 5 different kinds of tea making an extremely special kombucha.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This includes:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e China Black Orange Pekoe: Full leaf black tea. Black tea makes your scoby healthy and gives you a little caffeine. Plus all tea has great antioxidants.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Young Hyson Green Tea: An ancient green tea known for its place at the Boston Tea Party, this tea is grown at high altitude in China and plucked during the spring rains.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e White Tea: The least processed of all teas from camellia sinensis giving you the experience of tea as close to just plucked as possible.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Rooibos Tea: An herbal tea grown from a bush in South Africa, this tea is known for its antioxidant benefits and zero caffeine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Yerba Mate: An herbal tea famous \u0026amp; loved in South America, it has energy giving caffeine and special antioxidants.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Packed in a resealable zipper bag for your convenience. Also great for iced tea \u0026amp; hot tea. Packed in a facility that processes dairy, tree nuts \u0026amp; eggs but not in the same area or with the same equipment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Note: Tea settles during transport so please shake to redistribute before use.","brand":"Solstice Tea Traders","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43403405230317,"sku":"STTKit011","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2665\/3798\/products\/651174983493_1.jpg?v=1665579260"},{"product_id":"fruit-tea-summer-tea-sampler-refreshing-loose-leaf-tea","title":"Solstice Fruit-Tea Summer Tea Sampler Featuring Blackberry, Vanilla, Tropicana, Gold Rush, Raspberry, \u0026 Strawberry Kiwi Black Teas - Approx 90+ Cups","description":"Solstice Tea Traders Flavor Infused Black Tea Gift Set, Variety Assortment of Six Flavored Loose Black Teas, Great Hot or Iced\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Small batch hand packed flavored black teas, sourced from one of Americas oldest tea importers. This sampler of six flavored teas provides a great range of flavors, and flavoring types.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This sampler pack of loose leaf black teas, includes:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Blackberry Loose Leaf Black Tea\u003cbr\u003e Raspberry Loose Leaf Black Tea\u003cbr\u003e Strawberry Kiwi Loose Leaf Black Tea\u003cbr\u003e Gold Rush Passion Peach Loose Leaf Black Tea\u003cbr\u003e Tropicana Tropical Loose Leaf Black Tea\u003cbr\u003e Vanilla Loose Leaf Black Tea\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Each of these flavored black teas in our assortment is small batch flavored in European flavor house, then shipped to the US in sealed foil bags and gotten to market with a week or so of being flavored, to ensure only the highest quality and fresh flavored black teas.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Note: 4-ounce tea tins refers to volume not weight [as weight of tea varies]. Each tin is 2.6 inches wide and 2 inches tall and holds 1\/2 cup of tea leaves maximum.","brand":"Solstice Tea Traders","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":7188195246124,"sku":"STTKit071","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2665\/3798\/products\/651174997889_main.jpg?v=1665579319"},{"product_id":"patriotic-tea-sampler-6-assorted-loose-leaf-teas","title":"Solstice Patriotic Tea Sampler, 6 Assorted Loose Leaf Teas, Includes all teas that were thrown into the Boston Harbor in 1773, Makes Approx. 90+ Cups","description":"This variety set of loose leaf tea was developed out of our love and passion for both history and tea.\u003cbr\u003e There were 6 different kinds of tea tossed into the Boston harbor by the Sons of Liberty in 1773. The teas in our sampler are all examples of these exact types of teas enjoyed in the 1700s so you can experience a taste of U.S. history in your own home.\u003cbr\u003e Included in this tea sampler, are the following teas:\u003cbr\u003e Bohea Black Tea- Bohea (boo-hee) originally came from the Fujian Province, an area in China which is often claimed to be one of the first locations to export tea.\u003cbr\u003e Oolong (Bohea) - Oolong is a lightly oxidized tea with a gentle body and softer taste. Oolong is a type of tea that is between black and green.\u003cbr\u003e Congou Black Tea - Congou was one of the truly high quality black teas to be exported out of China. Congou is actually pronounced as \"kung fu\" and translates to English as \"made with great skill\".\u003cbr\u003e Souchong - Otherwise known as Lapsang Souchong, this tea is the closest to the original tea that was thrown in the harbor. We source this tea from the same regions and plantations as the East India Company did in 1773.\u003cbr\u003e Singlo - Singlo accounted for the second largest amount of tea destroyed that day. Singlo is a higher quality green tea that is very much like the standard daily drinker green teas today.\u003cbr\u003e Hyson - Hyson was the other green tea included on this fateful shipment of tea to the colonies. Believe it or not, green tea accounted for 20% or so of the volume of tea on the ships, and made up around 30% of the value of the loss.\u003cbr\u003e PLEASE NOTE: Each tin measures 2.6 wide by 2 inches tall and holds approximately 1\/2 cup tea and is measured by volume not weight so you may notice variations among the net weight of the tea.","brand":"Solstice Tea Traders","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43403384226029,"sku":"STTKit003","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2665\/3798\/products\/651174977416_1_0c7c02e5-bb6e-4b5c-8c0d-652d7686f4f4.jpg?v=1665579215"},{"product_id":"loose-leaf-tea-ultimate-sampler-feat-12-teas","title":"Solstice Loose Leaf Tea Ultimate Sampler Feat. 12 Teas; Approx 180+ Servings","description":"Included in this 12 tea assortment in reusable tea tins, are the following herbal \u0026amp; black tea varieties:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Masala Chai Black Tea- Masala Chai Black Tea is a very true to form take on Indian Chai\u003cbr\u003e Peach OP Black Tea- Flavored in one of Europe's oldest flavor houses, this peach tea is an incredible infusion that makes both a perfect hot and a perfect iced tea.\u003cbr\u003e Gunpowder Green Tea- Our Gunpowder Green Tea is sourced direct from Chinese plantations with long histories of its production.\u003cbr\u003e South African Rooibos- Rooibos is a caffeine free herbal tea from South Africa that is actually from a broom like red bush, and is sometimes called redbush tea.\u003cbr\u003e Red Fruit Tea- Red Fruit tea is a blend of hibiscus petals, black currant, currant, elderberries, \u0026amp; flavoring.\u003cbr\u003e Sencha- Sencha is the Japanese term for infusing tea with water, but over the years the name attached itself to a certain type of green.\u003cbr\u003e Irish Breakfast Tea- Irish breakfast tea is black tea sourced from India that is extremely bold and is often enjoyed with milk and sugar.\u003cbr\u003e English Breakfast Tea- Just as Irish Breakfast Tea, English Breakfast Tea is and always was a tea sourced from India or Sri Lanka.\u003cbr\u003e Hibiscus Blue Eyes- An intoxicating fragrant blend of apple, hibiscus, rose hip shells, orange peel, cornflower petals, and flavoring.\u003cbr\u003e Limonello- lemongrass, lemon peel, apple, apple pommace and sweet blackberry.\u003cbr\u003e Earl Grey- Earl grey is a traditional black tea infused with bergamot flavor.\u003cbr\u003e Mirik Darjeeling- This black tea sourced from India is a quality example of one of the worlds most famous teas.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Tea leaves are stored in 12 reusable tins making this a quality gift. Each tin is 4 fluid ounce volume giving approx 1\/2 cup of each kind of tea (not by weight).","brand":"Solstice Tea Traders","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43403386880237,"sku":"STTKit073","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2665\/3798\/products\/651174998985_1_8aa0633f-7caa-46b1-9664-053199966272.jpg?v=1665579350"},{"product_id":"loose-leaf-green-tea-sampler-12-tea-variety-set","title":"Loose Leaf Green Tea Sampler (12-Tea Variety Set)","description":"Solstice Tea Traders: Variety Gift Set of 12 Loose Leaf Green Teas\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis sample pack includes: - Sencha Kyoto green tea from Japan that is steamed and machine fired - Iccha Kariban is a relatively new tea, a rarity in such a mature market. An amazingly floral and refreshing Japanese Green tea - Genmai Cha green tea is an old enjoyable tea - Sencha Saga is quality and rare tea that is Japanese made with full dark green color and earthy body. - Young Hyson is a type of green tea that is extremely bold \u0026amp; has surprising depth for a green tea - Gunpowder is tightly wound balls that retain nutrition and flavor for a bold smoky green tea - Sencha is a Chinese tea with a nutty mild flavor. - Yunnan Mau Feng is a Chinese green tea a superb pale tea with light earthy notes - Whole Leaf Pan Fried is a flat leaf tea that pairs perfectly with lemon or mint - Chinese Fanning teas are very small pieces that are a byproduct of the production of whole leaf tea - Tindharia Estate is your first Indian Green tea offering high quality from one of India's oldest tea estates. This tea has robust character and noticeable astringency only slightly redeemed by light fruity undertone. - Dragon Well is named for a Chinese legend of a dragon that brought much needed rain. Dragon Well is extremely well known for its quality. A mellow cup with a naturally sweet taste. Recommendation: Use 1\/2 tablespoon per cup, but leaves can be used up to 4 times. (i.e. save tea leaves, pour more water, brew again). When used in this traditional way, you can make approx. 24 servings of each one. 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What about lavender, rose, \u0026amp; ginger?\"\u003cbr\u003e While we don't exactly suggest you become a mad scientist, do have fun experimenting with unique flavor combinations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This kit includes:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e China Black Tea Full Leaf Tea--2 tins\u003cbr\u003e Sencha China Green Tea, Japanese-Style Steam Processed (low caffeine tea) - 2 tins\u003cbr\u003e Rooibos Herbal Tea (naturally caffeine free) -2 tins\u003cbr\u003e Dried Lemongrass, 1 tin\u003cbr\u003e Dried Ginger Root, 1 tin\u003cbr\u003e Rose Petals, 1 tin\u003cbr\u003e Dried Lavender, 1 tin\u003cbr\u003e Dried Hibiscus Flowers, 1 tin\u003cbr\u003e 1 empty tin for shaking up your mixtures\u003cbr\u003e 3 Sample Recipes\u003cbr\u003e 1 Tea Steeping Magnet\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Each tin is 1\/2 cup volume giving you .75 to 1.5 oz. of tea or flavoring depending on leaf density. This means you will have up to 40 servings of each tea + 5 different flavorings, a great chance to experiment and mix \u0026amp; match.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e About Solstice Tea Traders\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e We are a small company based in southern Kentucky. We work with some of the oldest tea importers in the world to share with you some of the best loved teas of all time. Our tea is sourced from popular tea growing regions of the world and packaged here in the U.S.A. We specialize in tea samplers so you can try many types of tea. We also enjoy providing special blends for kombucha lovers. 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