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Every tea we carry is chosen for what’s actually in the cup — real, natural ingredients, without artificial flavors, dyes, or fillers. We believe quality speaks for itself, so we look for whole leaves and honest ingredients you can actually pronounce. It’s a simple standard, but one we hold to with every blend on our shelves.
We curate quality makers of fine tea, seeking out small producers and trusted names alike who share our standard for what a cup should be.
Husband-and-wife owned, hand-blending organic chai inspired by African, Indian, and Middle Eastern traditions, sourced direct from farmers and packed locally.
A homestead apothecary crafting small-batch herbal teas from botanicals they grow and forage themselves, with an eye toward ritual, care, and sustainable packaging."
Fully organic and biodynamically grown, sourced through direct partnership with Darjeeling's Makaibari Tea Gardens, with fair-trade practices and plastic-free packaging throughout.
Small-batch loose leaf teas paired with Scripture and encouragement, made by a company devoted to sharing God's peace one cup at a time.
Small-batch loose leaf blends crafted with all-natural ingredients, no artificial flavors or preservatives, since 2012.
A veteran-owned company recreating historic tea blends from Revolutionary-era America, hand-packaged with a genuine link to the nation's tea heritage.
Loose leaf only, sourced from more than 40 countries and blended for both flavor and function, with a foundation that gives back to communities in need.
A tea and coffee merchant since 1886, known for meticulously blended loose leaf teas and a founder's motto that still guides them: buy the best.
Pacific Northwest inspired, small-batch blends using organic and locally foraged ingredients, fair-trade where possible.
A good cup of tea rewards a little patience. The right water temperature, the right steep time, even the right ratio of leaf to water — small details, but they’re the difference between a cup that’s merely fine and one that’s truly worth savoring. Here’s how we make ours.
Filtered water tastes best — chlorinated tap water can mute delicate flavors.
White and green teas prefer cooler water (160–180°F) to avoid bitterness; oolong sits in the middle (180–200°F); black tea and pu-erh want it closest to boiling (200–212°F).
A good starting ratio is about 1 teaspoon of loose leaf per 8oz cup — adjust up for a stronger cup.
Steeping times vary by type: white and green teas, 1–3 minutes; oolong, 3–5 minutes; black tea, 3–5 minutes; herbal blends, 5–7 minutes. Leaving leaves in too long is the most common cause of bitterness.
Oolong and pu-erh especially can yield two or three good cups from the same leaves — worth mentioning as a value tip.
Tea comes in more varieties than most people realize — and the difference between them isn’t just flavor, but how the leaves are grown, processed, and oxidized. Here’s a quick guide to what you’ll find on our shelves.
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Bold and fully oxidized, black tea is the most familiar starting point for new tea drinkers. Earl Grey, with its signature note of bergamot, is one of the most beloved blends in this category.
Lighter and grassier than black tea, green tea skips oxidation almost entirely, preserving a fresher, more vegetal character.
The most delicate of all, minimally processed and prized for its subtlety.
Partially oxidized, oolong sits between green and black tea, ranging from light and floral to dark and toasty depending on how long it's processed.
Naturally caffeine-free, with a wide range of flavors — a favorite for an evening cup.
Aged and fermented, pu-erh is earthy, complex, and often sought out by more adventurous tea drinkers.
LEAF & LORE
106 S Jefferson St.
Ossian, IN 46777