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.
Nothing fills the heart and home with warmth like a steaming, aromatic cup of tea. This curated selection of winter teas will inspire contemplation and conversation. Indulge yourself in one of these blends that we specially created with this season in mind, such as Winter Chai and Sweet Orange Spice.
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.
Enjoy your favorite blend at home or in the office with 15-count Single Blend Boxes. Each box has a tear-away opening revealing three mini-trays of 5 infusers each. Great for storing in the kitchen drawer or pantry, they also work as refills for our SELECT box or SELECT Tea Chest.
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.
"Best Gourmet Gift of the Year". Award-winning Gift Tin attractively displays 15 signature pyramid tea infusers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Get energized with your favorite matcha flavor with our single-blend loose leaf matcha tea tins.
Our resealable matcha pouches contain USDA certified organic shade-grown Japanese matcha, stone-ground to a fine powder.
Picking just one tea can be difficult, which is why we present to you our bestselling blends, all in one place.
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.
Surprise your valentine with the delicious and healthy gift of the leaf. A selection of sophisticated, luxurious offerings that make that someone special feel loved. Choose the perfect gift that is sure to delight your special valentine.
Carefully selected and beautifully packaged in keepsake boxes, our gift set collections of the complete Tea Forté experience are a most welcomed gift.
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.
Comfort, joy and sweetness are what make the holiday season bright. This curated collection of winter warmers features classic baking spices, bright fruit and, of course, the finest tea leaves. Make these blends a beloved part of your annual holiday tradition.
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.
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.
Adhering to the centuries-old Japanese art of practice and perfection, this spring harvested, shade grown, stone-ground matcha delivers bountiful health and enlivening energy.
The Tea Forté Gift Card is the perfect answer when you just can’t decide.
Surprise your valentine with the delicious and healthy gift of the leaf. A selection of sophisticated, luxurious offerings that make that someone special feel loved. Choose the perfect gift that is sure to delight your special valentine.
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.
Treat your Dad to our carefully curated tea blends that he can enjoy day after day. These tea gifts & accessories, with clean lines and a modern touch, are a one of a kind experience that every father can enjoy.
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.
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.
For the loose tea aficionado, Tea Forté designed iconic loose tea infusers are perfect for steeping Tea Forté artisan crafted teas.
‘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.
Accessorize your matcha experience. From the traditional Japanese chawans and bamboo accessories, to porcelain teacups with a modern matcha twist.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 tea cup is one of our signature teacups. The custom cover keeps tea hot, while the hole in the the lid reveals the leaf of our iconic pyramid infusers.
For the loose tea aficionado, Tea Forté's iconic AU Infuser is as functional as it is elegant.
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.
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.
Comfort, joy and sweetness are what make the holiday season bright. This curated collection of winter warmers features classic baking spices, bright fruit and, of course, the finest tea leaves. Perfect to share when company comes calling—or to savor solo in a rare moment of downtime. Make these blends a beloved part of your annual holiday tradition. All blends in this collection are Kosher Certified.
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.
Tea Forté's Pumpkin Spice introduces a trio of classic fall spices—cinnamon, ginger and clove—to organic black tea leaves, culminating in the perfect blend of autumnal flavors.
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.
Spring-harvested, shade-grown, stone-ground matcha is traditionally served using a ceremonial tea bowl, bamboo whisk, and measuring ladle. Enjoy the serene, centering ritual of preparing this energizing tea. All teas in this collection are USDA Certified Organic.
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 containing black, 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.
A compilation of insightful articles on the history of tea, its health benefits, and tips on how to best prepare your favorite cup.
Tea has played a central role in social gatherings for hundreds of years across many cultures, from matcha ceremonies in 13th-century Japan to modern celebrations fit for royals. For the ins and outs of hosting a tea party of your own, read on to gather some expert advice.
If you’ve ever been to a tea party complete with scones and sandwiches, you may have incorrectly referred to it as “high tea.” You’re not alone: many people (inaccurately) think of “high tea” as a proper English affair held in the afternoon, simply because the name itself suggests a highbrow or high-class affair. In reality, notable differences exist between high tea and afternoon tea (also known as “low tea”). In England, high tea is a simple, post-workday meal served in the early evening, with meat/fish, bread, and tea, and its name comes from the fact that it’s often served on high tables, like those found at a bar or pub. Afternoon tea, however, is the more well-known, elaborate occasion held in earlier in the day with tea sandwiches, scones, pastries, clotted cream, and so on.
As for other variations, “cream tea” is a simplified version of afternoon tea, involving a pot of tea and simple set of scones and spreads, enjoyed any time of day, and “royal tea” is a full afternoon tea complete with champagne to celebrate a special occasion. In any event, tea gatherings are a fun and elegant way to celebrate an achievement or milestone, or simply serve as an excuse to host a social gathering. So, read on to learn how to throw a tea party with all the trimmings.
First things first: you’ll need to choose your location and decide upon the number of guests. Traditionally, afternoon tea is served at low tables with just a few guests (two to four) seated at each, but evolving tastes have popularized larger tables with greater gatherings -- either banquet rounds that seat six to ten apiece, or farmstead tables with everyone seated in two long rows, facing one another.
Develop a seating chart if you wish, either to group guests among people they know or to facilitate connections among people who aren’t acquainted but who will likely get along. Or, simply allow guests to choose where they sit and let serendipity take hold.
Generally speaking, tea comes in two forms: loose and in bags or pyramid infusers. When you’re enjoying tea alone or in a small group, loose tea is a wonderful option, giving an excuse to use a teapot or two and control the steep yourself for a perfect round of drinks. In a larger group, however, bags or infusers offer more freedom to the host and guests alike: with individual servings, a wider variety of tea blends may be offered, and the host is free to socialize instead of keeping an eye on the clock every time a new batch of tea is steeped.
If you’ve chosen the latter option, it’s not necessary to sacrifice an ounce of elegance or keep your prized teapots in the cupboard. In fact, opting to serve a broad array of tea blends in Tea Forté’s signature pyramid infusers is sure to delight guests: the sheer presentation of the stately infuser in each cup with a delicate green paper leaf unfurling above is a picture-perfect moment all on its own. In this case, teapots should be filled with hot water and labeled at two temperatures (208 F for black, oolong, and herbal teas) and 175 F (for green and white teas). For guests who accidentally over-steep their tea and render it too strong, an additional splash of water can be poured to weaken the steep to their liking.
For tea parties of any size, it’s thoughtful to offer two herbal tisanes (which are naturally free of caffeine) and two caffeinated teas: perhaps a black tea and a green tea, each with its own distinct flavor profile. Or, if you’re serving individual infusers or bags, a far broader variety may be offered, giving guests a chance to explore a wide array of flavors. Either way, be sure to elegantly label each type of tea so guests are never left wondering. Or, create your own tea menus, presenting up to twenty blends. Each tea name is accompanied by the tea type and a detailed description. Choose from two menus formats and the ability to customize with your own logo or artwork. Menus can be printed on a home or office printer.
A traditional afternoon tea menu involves three components: savones (tea sandwiches), scones, and pastries. Egg salad, chicken salad, and cucumber sandwiches are customary, each served in small “two-bite” triangles with the crusts removed. Scones should be served with clotted cream and lemon curd or fruit jam, and small dessert bites also should be offered, from cookies (called “biscuits” in England) and petit fours to small pastries and sweet treats.
It’s important to choose appropriate china and flatware for everyone’s comfort. For this, you’ll need to stock each table with its own teacups and saucers; teaspoons; small appetizer plates; sugar and creamer set; tiered serving tray for sandwiches, scones and sweets; and vessels for honey, lemon curd or jam, and cream. For all the elegance of a proper tea, consider including Tea Forté’s Tea Trays to make each table look its best.
For your guests’ enjoyment, consider mentioning a few instructions aloud or leaving a note on each table to assist them in steeping their tea for the correct amount of time. Herbal, oolong, and black teas are ideally steeped for five minutes at 208 F degrees; any longer and they can quickly become bitter or too strong. Green and white teas, which are more delicate, should be steeped for three minutes at 175 F degrees, also to avoid bitterness or high astringency.
As for accompaniments, following a few tea party rules of thumb will coax the true flavor out of each tea blend you serve, so be clear with guests about what to do. Black and oolong tea can receive lemon or milk (but not both, which will curdle and spoil the drink), as well as sugar or honey to sweeten it. Green, white, and herbal teas pair well with sugar or honey, but milk is never recommended; in fact, it’s considered a faux pas to pair milk with green or white tea.
And for those who prefer their tea on the sweeter side, it’s advisable to add sugar before lemon or milk, since the acidity and temperature of those ingredients can make it difficult for the sugar to dissolve.
While pop culture references may suggest that it’s expected to hold a pinky up while drinking tea from a cup, this humorous gesture is generally frowned upon in real life. True tea party etiquette enthusiasts may adhere to a handful of pointers: it’s customary to stir accompaniments silently into a teacup in a circle from a 6 o’clock position to a 12 o’clock position, and once finished, the spoon should rest on the saucer, behind the cup. Speaking of utensils, it’s considered poor form to use one’s own utensil to serve cream, jam, honey, and the like. A dedicated serving spoon should accompany each dish.
Afternoon tea doesn’t have to be stuffy, however. Encourage guests to use their hands while enjoying their finger sandwiches, which have properly earned their title. Scones are traditionally eaten by breaking off small pieces and applying cream and jam to each as they’re enjoyed one by one. More recently, it’s become acceptable to slice the scone in half and eat the top and bottom separately, pausing between each half to apply cream and jam. And for a truly royal experience involving a loved one at the center of the ceremonies, it’s considered rude to leave before the guest of honor departs the most formal Western tea ceremonies.
To prepare for your next tea party, explore Tea Forté’s vast collection of tea assortments, including the Tea Forté SELECT Tea Chest with 40 luxurious tea blends to delight every guest. Or, if you’re a guest at an upcoming occasion, consider gifting your host or hostess with a Petite Presentation Box to thank them for their hospitality.
Top photo by The Everyday Hostess, table setting photo by @dyoungphoto
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