There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea.

-Henry James, The Portrait of a Lady

Drinking a cup of tea conjures images and emotions as wide-ranging as there are varieties of tea. Synonymous with good health and good company, tea is a social medicine, which can both charge the mind and relax the spirit. Whether choosing from black, green, oolong or white, or herbal infusions of flowers and herbs, tea is the most consumed beverage around the world, second only to water. It can be sipped in small ceramic cups during a shared ceremony of ancient tradition, or taken by the mug in solitary early morning repose. It can be a quick afternoon energizer, or an after-dinner aid in digestion. No matter what your tea preferences, inspiration and delight await!

If you lean towards loose teas in bulk, Harvest Market has a tantalizing assortment to choose from. Among these are Frontier’s Organic and Fair Trade Darjeeling, Jasmine and Indian White. Or, start your day proper with the flavorful and aromatic English Breakfast Tea, a bold and energizing traditional black tea sure to please any tea connoisseur. Remember, all Frontier teas can be ordered in 1-pound bags for a savings of 15%.

We also have popular custom store blended teas for a number of medicinal uses. These include “Donna’s Tummy Tea,” a delightfully soothing combination of Chamomile, Catnip, Licorice and Fennel Seed. You will find this tea especially comforting for those times when we tend to over-eat, eat poorly, or for any stomach distress. Another favorite is my own “Henry’s Sleepy Head Tea,” which contains Catnip, Chamomile, Lemon Balm, Oatstraw, Spearmint and Hawthorn Berries. This is not only a delicious evening tea, it also has mild calming benefits, allowing the thoughts of the day to drift away and gently lull you into a relaxed bedtime mood. Feeling creative? Try “a little of this and a little of that” and make your own personal herbal tea blend.

If bagged teas are more your style, we’ve got you covered, with remarkable brands such as Tazo, Yogi, Tulsi, Stash, Alvita and many more. You may want to experience the flavor sensation of a Double Dark Chocolate Maté from The Republic of Tea! It’s an “antioxidant-rich, organic, roasted Yerba Maté, blended with organic dark cocoa powder for a guilt-free, full-bodied dessert tea.” Also from Republic is an interesting union of Matcha and Green Leaf known as Double Green Matcha Tea, a mellow “jade hued brew with a fresh, springtime-grassy flavor.” For teas with medicinal properties, you may want to consider our Rooibos based “Be Well” teas, or the long time brand favorite “Traditional Medicinals.”

Whatever your tea needs may be, we here at Harvest Market have done our best to bring some of the world’s best teas to you. Also, if you have a favorite Republic Of Tea, it can be special ordered in bulk (loose or 250 bags) for a 15% discount.

-By Henry