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Discover the world of tea, from the history of its cultural significance to the science of its benefits and the art of its preparation.
Discover the world of tea, from the history of its cultural significance to the science of its benefits and the art of its preparation.
Discover the world of tea, from the history of its cultural significance to the science of its benefits and the art of its preparation.
Picking just one tea can be difficult, which is why we present to you our bestselling blends, all in one place.
Looking for something new? This is the place to shop all of Tea Forté's newest tea blends.
Relax, restore and revitalize the mind and body with Wellbeing, a wellness-focused tea collection, inspired by the elegance and holistic knowledge of fine luxury spas.
Light & fruity, summer-inspired teas to quench your thirst on those warm dog days of summer.
Complex and assertive, black tea is the most consumed of all the teas.
Fresh harvested leaves are skillfully steamed, rolled and pan-fired in a wok for the ultimate cup of well-being.
The least processed and rarest of all teas, white tea is delicately picked once a year, in early spring when the buds and leaves are still closed and covered by fine silvery-white downy hairs.
Tea Forté’s caffeine-free herbal tea infusions use hand-harvested herbs, aromatic flowers, healthful fruits, premium spices, roots, seeds and rare botanicals from around the world.
Tea Forté's oolong teas offer the perfect balance between the fresh-grassiness of green tea and the nuanced complexity of black tea.
Tea Forté travels to the soul of South Africa to procure the many health promoting properties of the indigenous wonder herb called rooibos (ROY-boss).
Chai is in many languages the word for tea and is believed to be derived from the Cantonese ‘Cha’ (for example Persian, Hindi, Korean, Russian, Mandarin, and Swahili). In the western world Chai tea is mostly referred to as a full flavor, spiced Indian black tea served with boiling whole milk and sugar for a unique infusion.
Enjoy the serene, centering ritual of preparing this energizing tea.
Experience the delicious refreshment of Tea Forté's curated collection of iced teas. Each of these gourmet blends are artisan-crafted to stimulate and surprise, delivering pure rich taste tea over ice.
Caffeine-free refers to offerings that are not related to Camellia Sinensis, the species of plant whose leaves and buds are used to produce tea. Examples of naturally caffeine-free plants are hibiscus, chamomile and rooibos, which are used to create herbal infusions known as tisanes.
Tea Forté is proud to bring you organic tea as part of our commitment to sustainable farming and healthy living with our premium portfolio of organic teas.
Over 50 of Tea Forté's blends are certified Kosher by KOF-K, one of the United States’ best-known certifying agencies. Our production facility is also Kosher certified.
An expansive collection of 40 infusers, two infusers each of twenty Tea Forté blends. The open lid reveals a detailed tea menu for easy blend selection.
The most popular way to buy Tea Forté, the Presentation Box is the perfect amount of tea for entertaining and personal enjoyment.
The Petite Presentation Box is a perfect way to introduce yourself, or someone else, to the extraordinary experience of Tea Forté.
Our Event Boxes are the most cost effective way to purchase Tea Forté gourmet tea and are perfect for large gatherings. Each box contains 48 pyramid infusers of a single blend.
"Best Gourmet Gift of the Year". Award-winning Gift Tin attractively displays 15 signature pyramid tea infusers.
Customize the perfect tea collection with Tea Forté SELECT. Choose up to four tea blends for 20 teas in all.
Customize the perfect tea collection with Tea Forté SELECT Tea Chest. Choose up to four tea blends for 40 teas in all.
Our Tea Over Ice® infusers are specially blended and balanced to be fresh and flavorful through our flash chilling process. Each 5PK contains 5 pyramid infusers. Available in single blend boxes or try our Sampler containing one of each blend.
Single-blend boxes of our Tea Over Ice® blends, 40 infusers in each. Our Tea Over Ice teas are specially blended and balanced to be fresh and flavorful through our flash chilling process.
Tea Forté offers the same high quality blends from our signature pyramid infusers in loose tea form.
Three individual, stackable, interlocking tins per collection. A charming and convenient way to get to know loose leaf teas a bit better.
Enjoy our customer favorites in a one pound Loose Tea Pouch. Great for refilling our Loose Leaf Tea Canisters, each pouch contains approximately 160-175 cups of tea.
Our resealable matcha pouches contain USDA certified organic shade-grown Japanese matcha, stone-ground to a fine powder.
Single Steeps® easy to use, pre-portioned loose tea pouches are a convenient and simple way to prepare a 12-ounce cup of tea. Each box contains 15 loose tea pouches.
Enjoy a convenient and simple way to prepare a 12-ounce cup of loose leaf tea. Each of our Single Steeps® Tea Chests contains 28 easy to use, pre-portioned loose tea pouches. No measuring spoon needed. The open lid inside the chest reveals a detailed tasting menu to help you pick your favorite blend.
Stock up on your favorite blend in convenient pre-portioned pouches. Great for home steeping, serving guests, and on-the-go, each box contains 48 single-serve loose tea pouches.
Picking just one tea can be difficult, which is why we present to you our bestselling blends, all in one place.
Father's Day is June 20th. Treat your Dad to our quality tea blends that he can enjoy day after day. These teas, gifts and accessories, with clean lines and a modern touch, are a one-of-a-kind experience that every father can enjoy.
It is a true art to find the ideal gift—one that defines individuality, suits the recipient, and expresses your relationship “to a tea.” Tea Forté makes it easy with an array of beautiful tea gifts at a variety of price points that are perfect for any occasion. Select from our best selling tea gifts.
Looking for something new? Shop all of Tea Forté's newest arrivals of tea gifts & accessories.
Carefully selected and beautifully packaged in keepsake boxes, our gift set collections of the complete Tea Forté experience are a most welcomed gift.
A collection of organic teas and gifts that showcase Spring's bounty and stimulates the senses.
Organic green tea blends and herbal tisanes come together to support a calm state of mind, glowing complexion, enlivened spirit, fortified defense and purified sense of calm.
Customize the perfect collection with our Tea Forté SELECT products.
Tea Forté offers a wide variety of exquisite and luscious black teas for many occasions for tea lovers and beginner sippers alike, making the gift of black tea a memorable one.
Our green teas capture the fresh clean air of high mountain tea gardens and define how green tea should taste. Fresh harvested leaves with the unique and highly complex character that a ritual cup of healthy green tea can uniquely deliver.
Share the gift of herbal tea, a gift that of health and well-being. Our herbal tea gifts are naturally caffeine-free, healthful blends of dried flowers, roots, leaves, seeds and fruits used for centuries to enhance well-being. =
Spice up your gift giving with an authentic chai tea from Tea Forté.
Looking for a kosher gift for friends or family? All of the following tea collections are certified Kosher under the regulations of kashrut, the set of Jewish dietary laws.
Our Tea Over Ice® accessories and iced teas transform a cool glass of iced tea into an entertaining event. Authentic iced tea is steeped and flash-chilled moments before you drink it in our sculpturally designed, heat-resistant Steep & Chill™ Pitcher Set.
Discover summer’s bounty with this bright and sumptuous tea collection inspired by the summer fruits and flowers of The New York Botanical Garden.
Our impression of the cherry blossom melds organic tart cherries with fragrant flowers and green tea. Named for the annual Japanese flower viewing festival, each cup invites tea lovers around the world to breathe in, behold, and appreciate the fleeting beauty of spring flowers in bloom.
Shop our limited-edition Jardin Collection, created in collaboration with the New York Botanical Garden.
A curated collection of relaxing teas for mind, body & spirit. Tea Forté is proud to present the next elevation of tea. This unique and unprecedented gourmet collection of highest-grade, small-lot, certified organic teas have been difficult to source as they are rarely exported. All teas are USDA Organic Certified.
The Tea Forté Gift Card is the perfect answer when you just can’t decide.
Treat your one-of-a-kind mom with wonderfully varied teas and soothing infusions that will delight and deliver the relaxation and renewal she deserves.
Father's Day is June 20th. Treat your Dad to our quality tea blends that he can enjoy day after day. These teas, gifts and accessories, with clean lines and a modern touch, are a one-of-a-kind experience that every father can enjoy.
Give thanks to teachers and celebrate the accomplishments of the grads with teas & accessories they can enjoy before school, after school or anytime they're looking to unwind and enjoy a moment for themselves.
Delight with a distinctive and delicious hostess gift of Tea Forté. By giving the gift of the leaf, you will leave an everlasting impression of exquisite sophistication.
What to get the happy couple that will warm their hearts and capture their unique sense of style? Tea Forté artisan teas and entrancing accessories are perfect for creating a special moment for quiet conversation and shared secrets.
Transform a cool glass of iced tea into an entertaining event. Authentic iced tea is steeped and flash-chilled moments before you drink it in our sculpturally designed, heat resistant Steep & Chill™ Pitcher Set. Each blend delivers unparalleled iced refreshment any day of the year, available in boxes of 5 or 40 pyramid infusers.
Treat your friends or the bride-to-be with special tea party favors—for a tea party that reminds us how joyful the simplest things in life can be.
The exceptional Tea Forté experience is the perfect tea birthday gift. Choose from a selection of tea gifts sure to delight every tea lover in your life. Explore Tea Forte’s special birthday gift selection that will be a treat for anyone to open.
Enjoy a wide selection of fine teas, gifts sets and luxury accessories that meet the budget of $50 or less.
We of Tea Forté are pleased to offer the serenity and focus, design and function of our beautifully packaged and always appreciated gifts for $20 or less.
How to surprise the hostess of that special party that you have been invited to other than showing up with a bottle of wine or a box of chocolates? By giving the gift of the leaf, you will leave an everlasting impression of exquisite sophistication.
Tea Forté whole leaf tea silken pyramid infusers come in varied collections that are beautifully packaged and above all steep an exceptional cup. Consumer’s growing passion and appreciation for unique, artisan blended teas as well as exquisite tea ware makes Tea Forté much appreciated tea gifts.
Tea Forté aims to recreate the ancient ritual of presenting tea gifts in a modern and contemporary way. In this section we have grouped a wonderful collection of the best tea gifts and designer accessories that we have to offer.
Picking just one tea can be difficult, which is why we present to you our bestselling blends, all in one place.
Designed and crafted to transform a cup of tea into an experience for all the senses. Excellent design is a hallmark of Tea Forté custom teacups.
Combining form with function, the making and enjoyment of the perfect tea is the heart of every creation. Ceramic, glass and cast iron teapots designed to complete the exceptional Tea Forté experience.
Electric tea kettles for your kitchen at home, the office, or as a gift.
Drink tea on-the-go with these double-walled travel mugs, designed with materials that won't shatter, and with the fit and functionality for the car, on the bike, or as you move through your day.
For the loose tea aficionado, Tea Forté designed iconic loose tea infusers are perfect for steeping Tea Forté artisan crafted teas.
Only Tea Forté can transform a cool glass of iced tea into an entertaining event. Authentic iced tea is steeped and flash-chilled moments before you drink it. Tea Forté’s unique iced tea maker does exactly that in a fashionable way.
‘Service with style.’ Whether you enjoy that sacred sipping moment by yourself or in excellent company of a friend, our tea trays and serving trays make the exceptional Tea Forté experience complete.
A hot cup of steaming tea is one of life’s most treasured pleasures. Tea Forté realizes some like it without additions, but many like it sweet.
Presentation is everything. Treat your guests to an unparalleled experience with their own individual tea service—a special way to spend an afternoon or cap off a holiday feast.
Lose a lid? We know teacup lids & infusers are essential parts of your tea set. That’s why we keep lids & infusers on stock to make your experience whole again.
Accessorize your matcha experience. From the traditional Japanese chawans and bamboo accessories, to porcelain teacups with a modern matcha twist.
Loose tea by the cup.....simple. Our double-wall, 12 ounce ceramic tumbler and integrated stainless steel infuser make steeping loose tea by the cup simple. The innovative double-wall construction keeps tea hot and the tumbler cozy to hold.
Our elegant, porcelain Café Cup is one of our signature accessories. The custom cover keeps tea hot, while the hole in the lid reveals the leaf of our pyramid tea infusers. Available in 4 colors!
For the loose tea aficionado, Tea Forté's iconic AU Infuser is as functional as it is elegant.
Only Tea Forté can transform a cool glass of iced tea into an entertaining event. Authentic iced tea is steeped and flash-chilled moments before you drink it. Tea Forté’s unique iced tea maker does exactly that in a fashionable way.
The durable, gloss-glazed ceramic PUGG teapot with stainless steel infusing basket steeps tea for two.
Picking just one tea can be difficult, which is why we present to you our bestselling blends, all in one place.
Inspired by the warm Spring sun that nurtures the fruits, flowers and tea leaves of our finest blends, our limited-edition Soleil Collection curated with The New York Botanical Garden features an assortment that stimulates the senses. All blends are USDA Organic and Kosher Certified.
Wellness-focused teas to relax, restore and revitalize the mind and body, inspired by the elegance and holistic knowledge of fine luxury spas. Organic green tea blends and herbal tisanes come together to support a calm state of mind, glowing complexion, enlivened spirit, fortified defense and purified sense of calm.
Customize the perfect tea collection with Tea Forté SELECT. Choose up to 8 tea blends to fill a box of your favorites, or create a custom gift. For our 20 infuser box, select an occasion band and wrap it in message that best suits the moment.
Our classic assortments including our Black, Green Herbal and Tea Tasting Assortments, available in a variety of package types and sizes.
Curated in collaboration with The New York Botanical Garden, the Fleur collection evokes the scents of The New York Botanical Garden on a summer day, surrounded by a lush curation of flowers and fruits.
Our impression of the cherry blossom melds organic tart cherries with fragrant flowers and green tea. Named for the annual Japanese flower viewing festival, each cup invites tea lovers around the world to breathe in, behold, and appreciate the fleeting beauty of spring flowers in bloom.
Retreat to a place where restorative calm and peace are found. A rejuvenating naturally caffeine-free herbal infusion to relax the mind and soothe the spirit. All teas are USDA Organic Certified.
Our limited-edition Jardin Collection brings forth an elegant assortment of organic teas curated in collaboration with The New York Botanical Garden.
This unique and unprecedented gourmet collection of highest-grade, small-lot, certified organic teas have been difficult to source as they are rarely exported. All teas are USDA Organic Certified.
With a fruity herbal, a white and a classic black, the Tea Over Ice Sampler Collection has something to please iced tea lovers of all kinds. Flash-chilled them in our Tea Over Ice® Steep & Chill™ Pitcher Set , these teas are the perfect chiller on a hot afternoon.
Garden to cup... From the world’s most beautiful gardens comes these artisan crafted varietals of health enhancing teas with the distinctive taste of the tea’s famed origins. This collection contains all Kosher teas.
Comforting and distinctively delicious, Masala Chai is an Indian tradition that has evolved into a centering favorite for tea lovers the world over. Each blend is created with aromatic spices that encourage well-being and mental clarity.
A unique selection of enduring green teas known for the remarkable and essential health benefits that a daily cup can bring.
Finest quality black tea leaves, blended with fruits, flowers and herbs.
Finest quality green tea leaves, blended with fruits, flowers and herbs.
Naturally caffeine-free blends of soothing herbs, flowers and fruits.
Our classic assortment makes the perfect introduction to the Tea Forté experience. Includes our most popular black, green, white and herbal teas.
Want to try a little bit of everything? Browse our Assorted Tea options which contain more than one tea type, from black, oolong, green, white and herbal blends.
Picking just one tea can be difficult, which is why we present to you our bestselling blends, all in one place.
Much like a well-tended garden, the right partnership just keeps blooming year after year.
This white tea blend celebrates the sun-drenched harvest of spring.
This green tea blend celebrates the sun-drenched harvest of spring.
We’ve teamed up with the NYBG again this year for a third collection of fine teas packaged in vintage botanical prints.
This herbal tea blend encourages an inner glow with naturally soothing ingredients.
This green tea blend awakens the senses with naturally energizing ingredients.
This herbal tea blend calms the body and mind with naturally soothing ingredients.
This green tea blend fortifies the body and mind with immune-boosting benefits.
Acquaint yourself with five new tea blends that invoke the benefits of a wellness spa.
Designing an ideal space for relaxation, centered on a cup of tea.
Our cold-weather favorites, reimagined this year in bright, comforting holiday gifts.
With the holiday season in full swing and a list full of discerning loved ones to delight, it can be overwhelming to find the perfect...
Find out which comforting tea blends are best for unwinding.
Curious to compare these two beloved beverages to see which one offers greater health benefits?
There’s a bountiful array of blends ready for sampling this autumn.
People love this fall favorite for good reason, and there's some psychology behind its popularity.
All tea leaves come from the camellia sinensis plant, and the variety of tea we drink depends on how the leaves were processed.
Rooibos is a popular herbal tisane known for its mellow honeyed flavor.
Each pyramid infuser contains the exquisite gift of the leaf.
Go beyond the cup and explore a few ideas for cooking with tea.
To help tea enthusiasts understand the difference between herbal and decaf tea, we’ve got all the facts right here.
Whether you're a true tea connoisseur or a newly-arrived enthusiast, take our tea quiz and put your knowledge to the test. Then,...
As we all spend more time at home this year, tea can play a larger role in our lives than you might imagine, from an inspired kitchen...
Turmeric is a pungent and comforting ingredient boasting a wealth of healthful perks.
Tea is perfectly suited for special occasions like weddings and wedding weekend activities
We’ve teamed up with the NYBG again this year for an encore collection of fine teas packaged in vintage botanical prints.
Wondering which teas are best for fighting cold or flu?
Have you been 'burned' by green tea before? Learn the basics of making a gentle cup of green tea or matcha.
From all-powerful antioxidants to mood-boosting amino acids, the health benefits of green teas are aplenty.
It’s been said that the best things in life are free, and while that may be true -- love, friendship, and happiness, for example --...
Learn about the etiquette and traditions associated with year-end tea parties, and a primer on how to serve tea for the holidays.
While pop culture references may suggest that it’s expected to hold a pinky up while drinking tea from a cup, this humorous gesture...
Want to thrill the tea lover in your life? A lovely tea gift set ought to do the trick, and Tea Forté offers a broad array of unique...
For tea enthusiasts who wish to wander beyond the bag, the world of loose tea is filled with sensorial delights. From rich black and...
Tea Forté offers three pyramid-shaped metal infusers that steep loose tea with elegance and ease: the ICON Stainless, ICON Au, and...
Unlike traditional black tea blends, which are simply dried after the leaves have been allowed to oxidize, Lapsang Souchong is roasted...
Brewing tea in a glass teapot adds beauty and elegance to the ritual of tea service. When loose tea or tea flowers are placed inside a...
A special black tea that must be rolled, oxidized, and fire-dried over aromatic pinewood, Lapsang Souchong tea contains caffeine, a...
Grown at an especially high elevation, jasmine flowers are delicate, night-blooming botanicals that lend a fragrant perfume and flavor...
Tea makes a welcome centerpiece to a gift basket when putting together gifts for tea lovers and new tea drinkers alike. Read on for...
Teapots may come in a variety of styles, but appearance isn't the only thing that matters when choosing a vessel for your favorite...
Sencha tea is among the most popular forms of green tea, and some consider its steeping to be an art. With sound instruction and a bit...
Second only to Earl Grey as the most popular black tea across Europe and North America, black currant tea is known for its fruity...
With more than ten times the antioxidants of a typical cup of green tea, matcha packs a punch for those looking to add superfoods into...
We asked five moms at Tea Forté what they’d like to receive this year, and without hesitation, each one was ready with a response.
Curated for The New York Botanical Garden, lush organic teas are ensconced in rare botanical art.
It’s more common than ever to find ourselves choosing between conventional and organic products as we stock our pantries these...
Restaurateur Jen Desrosiers of LANEY & LU joins Tea Forté to create exclusive recipes using matcha, a superfood known for its vibrant...
For those of us who appreciate a daily energy boost, coffee isn’t the only natural choice.
In recent years, matcha has become a superstar in the culinary world, making its way into lattes, smoothies, cookies, and cakes all...
For millennia, tea has been a good many things to innumerable people, whether a remedy for illness, a ritual for royals, a morning...
Thanks to its vivid green color, a host of health benefits, and endless versatility, matcha is a fascinating ingredient that can be...
Darjeeling tea is produced in West Bengal from a particular variety of the Camellia Sinensis plant known for making most black, green,...
The act of enjoying herbal infusions made with the lovely and soothing chamomile flower is thought to aid the body in a great number...
Though all black, green, white, and oolong tea leaves come from the Camellia Sinensis plant, each variety offers a different level of...
Fragrant, delicate jasmine tea can take on a variety of forms. While some people believe jasmine tea is herbal and therefore free of...
As partner and bar director of ArtScience Culture Lab & Cafe, my goal is to incorporate the journey of each ingredient into the...
For thousands of years, tea has offered human beings an invitation to connect with one another.
Memorable though its name might be, gunpowder tea has nothing to do with explosives. Its handle comes from the Chinese phrase "gang...
As all tea aficionados know, Darjeeling tea is something special. More complex than other black teas due to the special process it...
Blue tea is a concoction unlike any other. Made from the leaves of the butterfly pea flower, blue tea is actually a tisane, meaning it...
Although many people use the phrase “chai tea” to describe a popular blend of hot tea and spices, the term is actually somewhat...
English Breakfast Tea is one of the most popular tea blends in the world. This eye-opening black tea boasts a robust flavor profile...
With the exception of water itself, tea is the world’s most ancient beverage, with thousands of years of history behind it.
Matcha has enjoyed a surge in popularity in recent years, thanks in part to its picture-perfect beauty as well as publicity over its...
As legend has it, Lapsang Souchong tea earned its smoky flavor when Chinese tea traders had to find an efficient way to preserve their...
Since breakfast is the first meal you enjoy upon waking, it should be an enjoyable experience that sets the proper tone for the day.
Restorative and pleasing to the palate, English breakfast tea is the traditional way to start the morning in the UK, although it may...
The flavor of English breakfast tea is stronger and more robust than that of green tea, and many who drink it say its rich flavor...
Light and refreshing with a hint of nature’s perfume, jasmine tea is a special blend admired as much for its fragrance as for its...
The history of Earl Grey tea is filled with legends that give it an air of mystery. Purported to have been made specifically for the...
Dedicated tea drinkers agree that few beverages offer as relaxing and rejuvenating an experience as a fine cup of tea. What tea...
Known for its robust flavor and citrus overtones, Earl Grey tea is a popular blend around the world. Whether enjoying a lively cupful...
Delivering a much-needed shot of refreshment in the warmer months, iced tea is an all-American classic known for its ability to...
If you’ve ever ordered hot tea on a cruise, in a spa or at an upscale restaurant, perhaps it’s been served to you in an inventive...
Technically speaking, herbal teas aren’t really teas at all. They’re tisanes, and they’re packed with healthful properties.
Alongside water and coffee, tea is one of the three most consumed beverages in the world, delighting those who enjoy it across the...
Hailing from the Western Cape province of South Africa, rooibos tea (loosely pronounced roy-boss) is an easy-drinking herbal tisane...
The weeks and months preceding a wedding can be the most sentimental and exhilarating time in a person’s life, and being surrounded...
The sculptural, stackable Tea Over Ice® Pitcher Set combines form and function to elevate the experience of brewing iced tea.
For the uninitiated, it may seem as though there’s only one way to make tea: add hot water and wait. But for tea lovers who...
Earl Grey tea is a blend of black tea enhanced with oil from the rind of bergamot oranges. The result is a bright, complex steep with...
The term “orange pekoe” refers to any medium-grade black tea with leaves of a specific size. These tea varieties originate from...
Tea is respected around the world for its many positive effects on our health. But for some, teas containing caffeine are seen as...
Loose tea infusers come in different shapes and sizes. Tea balls and spoon-style infusers are small, round and enclosed, while baskets...
The history of matcha far predates its recent rise in global popularity; it has been the key ingredient of intricate Japanese tea...
The PUGG Teapot and Infuser is a cheerful piece from our teaware collection. Designed around a foolproof steeping system, the durable,...
The KATI Steeping Cup & Infuser, a double-wall ceramic tumbler with a stainless steel infuser integrated into its design.
This Mother’s Day, magazine editors across lifestyle, fashion, food, and home have compiled their best gifts for showing mom how...
Considered a superfood and used in an endless array of recipes from lattes to cakes, it’s as versatile and beautiful as it is good...
Tranquil, gracious, and unforgettable, jasmine tea is often mistaken for an herbal varietal, but it’s not.
Supremely popular in the Western world while its greener counterpart continues its reign in the East, it goes through four stages of...
Want to make sure your brew isn’t too bitter, too flat, too strong, or too weak? Follow these simple instructions to bring out the...
