Description

The Shire

This blend feels like stepping into a storybook world—the days of old where home was warm, inviting, and always waiting at the end of a long journey. Inspired by one of my favorite tales, The Shire was crafted to be just as comforting as it is nostalgic. The fragrance alone will transport you, and the taste is like a familiar welcome every time.

Flavor Profile:

The heart of this blend is my own handcrafted Earl Grey—a bold Assam black tea infused with pure bergamot essential oil, organic vanilla bean, and traditional blue cornflowers. To this, I’ve added warming chai spices—cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, clove, and orange peel. The result is an aromatic, spiced black tea with layers of citrus, creaminess, and warmth. It’s rich, cozy, and beautifully balanced—like coming home.

Why Earl Grey Chai?

Classic Earl Grey is already elegant and aromatic, but by blending it with traditional chai spices, this tea takes on a whole new personality. The bergamot and vanilla bring brightness and creaminess, while the chai spices add warmth and nostalgia. Together, they create a cup that feels both familiar and adventurous.

Ingredients:

Assam black tea, bergamot essential oil, organic vanilla bean, blue cornflowers, cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, clove, orange peel. Loose Leaf Brewing Tips: Use 1–1.5 Tbsp per 8–16 oz hot water (200 °F). Steep for 5–8 minutes. Save the contents for a second brew.

A Little Note:

Black teas are brisk, malty, and full-bodied thanks to the oxidation process. Quality loose leaf teas like this can be resteeped, especially if the first steep is lighter. Personally, I love it strong and often let it go longer—it only deepens the comforting flavors.

*These teas are not intended to treat, diagnose, cure, or prevent any illness, disease, or condition, and have not been evaluated by the FDA.