At the start of each new tea growing season, our tea tasters here at Simpson & Vail are evaluating the various selection of loose leafed teas that have been received from tea gardens around the world. After appraising their qualities of aroma, leaf style, color in the cup and taste, some of these teas may be added to our already vast section of quality black, green, oolong, white, flowering and decaffeinated teas.
All our flavored and blended teas are manufactured here at S&V and each year some new selections may be added. From our original 17 blends offered by Mr. Vail in the early 1900's, we now offer over 50 aromatic and blended teas, earl grey and floral selections, along with many "special" blends that we have available to some of our wholesale accounts.
Like our flavored blends, we also offer many herbal "teas", both blended and regular, like chamomile, ginseng, honeybush, lemon myrtle and rooibos, to mention just a few. We carry our own line of unique Yoga "teas" and a large selection of flavored Rooibos beverages.
This tea is so popular in the black tea version that we're now adding a caffeine-free Rooibos selection. “Sizzlin” is sweet, smooth and silky with a marvelous “hot” spicy aftertaste. Brew tea at 212º - steep for 5 minutes.
This refreshing blend brews to a bright cherry red color with a sweet, tart taste. Comprised of hibiscus flowers, mango, papaya, lemongrass, safflower, mallow blossoms and acai and pomegranate flavors, this tea is fabulous both hot and iced.
This fabulously heady blend of hibiscus flowers, cinnamon, cloves, sarsaparilla, coconut, allspice, and orange blossoms with vanilla and cinnamon flavors brews to a deep red cup. Definitely a palate pleaser! The taste is slightly spicy, with a creamy finish and a lingering spiciness that is uniquely refreshing.
This is the unfermented (Green) Rooibos leaf "Tea" and is not from the Camellia Sinensis plant as are all true teas. Rooibos is processed from the leaf of the Aspalathus linearis and while the liquor looks and tastes very much like tea, this "tea" is 100% caffeine free. It is found to be rich in vital minerals and Vitamin C. Medical studies have shown Rooibos high in anti-oxidants (more so than any other beverage available), high in flavinoids, low in harmful alkaloids and low in tannins. It contains a high level of SOD, and agent that fights free radicals that cause aging. It has been touted as being useful in many health related conditions and for promoting general well being. Imported from South Africa, Rooibos can be enjoyed hot or cold and with milk, lemon, sugar or honey. Organically grown. Brew tea at 212º - steep for 5 minutes. Caffeine Free.
High anti-oxidant Rooibos "tea" is now available in a green, unfermented, version. We've combined this healthy organic green rooibos with blueberries, papaya, orange peel, hibiscus, raspberries, mallow blossoms, marigold petals and flavoring. This blend brews to a pale pink cup with a sweet, fruity, slightly flowery taste. Brew: 3 minutes at 185 degrees.
The bright copper colored cup produced from our formula of pungent organic Ceylon, China & Indian teas generates a full-bodied, robust tasting Irish Breakfast tea, with flowery notes. Brew tea at 212º - steep for 3 minutes.
