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  • Teas

    Bestselling Tea

    Picking just one tea can be difficult, which is why we present to you our bestselling blends, all in one place.

    New Tea

    Looking for something new? This is the place to shop all of Tea Forté's newest tea blends.

    Caffeine Free Tea

    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.

    Wellness Teas

    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.

    Iced 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 a pure, rich tea over ice.

    Black Tea

    Complex and assertive, black tea is the most consumed of all the teas.

    Green Tea

    Fresh harvested leaves are skillfully steamed, rolled and pan-fired in a wok for the ultimate cup of well-being

    White Tea

    The least processed and rarest of all teas, white tea has the highest concentrations of polyphenols and is the most challenging to produce and procu

    Herbal Tea

    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.

    Oolong Tea

    Tea Forté's oolong teas offer the perfect balance between the fresh, earthy flavor of green tea and the nuanced complexity of black tea.

    Rooibos

    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 Teas

    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

    Kosher Tea

    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.

    Organic Tea

    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.

    Tea Chest

    An expansive collection of 40 pyramid tea infusers, two of each blend. The open lid reveals a detailed menu for easy selection.

    Event Box

    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.

    Presentation Box

    The most popular way to buy Tea Forté, the Presentation Box is the perfect amount of tea, 20 in all, for entertaining and personal enjoyment.

    Petite Presentation Box

    The Petite Presentation Box is a perfect way to introduce yourself, or someone else, to the extraordinary experience of Tea Forté. Each box contains 10 pyramid tea infusers.

    Mini Petite Presentation Box

    Our newest package option, the Mini Petite Presentation Box, offers our smallest assortment of five pyramid infusers, one of each blend. Perfect for party favors, table settings for large events such as showers or weddings, or whenever you need a small gift to say thank you.

    Petite Tea Tree

    The perfect stocking stuffer or thank you gift for friends, family, and everyone on your "good" list! Each limited-edition, tree-shaped box contains four Warming Joy pyramid tea infusers.

    Tea Forté SELECT

    Customize the perfect tea collection with Tea Forté SELECT. Choose up to four tea blends for 20 teas in all.

    Tea Forté SELECT Tea Chest

    Customize the perfect tea collection with Tea Forté SELECT Tea Chest. Choose up to four tea blends for 40 teas in all.

    Tea Over Ice 5PK

    Our Tea Over Ice® pyramid infusers are specially blended and balanced to be fresh and flavorful through the flash chilling process. Each box contains 5 ice tea infusers, which steep 24-ounces of iced tea in our Tea Over Ice Pitcher Set. All blends are available as single blend boxes, or try our Sampler containing five of our most popular blends.

    Loose Leaf Tea Canisters

    Tea Forté offers the same high quality blends from our signature pyramid infusers in loose tea form

    Loose Tea Pouch

    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 Samplers

    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.

    Single Steeps Tea Chest

    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.

    Single Steeps Single Blend Pack

    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.

    Tea Over Ice 5PK

    Our Tea Over Ice® pyramid infusers are specially blended and balanced to be fresh and flavorful through the flash chilling process. Each box contains 5 ice tea infusers, which steep 24-ounces of iced tea in our Tea Over Ice Pitcher Set. All blends are available as single blend boxes, or try our Sampler containing five of our most popular blends.

    Tea Over Ice Event Box

    Single-blend boxes of our Tea Over Ice® blends, forty infusers in each. Our Tea Over Ice teas are specially blended and balanced to be fresh and flavorful through the flash chilling process. Each infuser steeps 24-ounces using our Tea Over Ice Pitcher Set.

    Loose Tea For Iced Tea

    While we offer a wide selection of specialty iced tea blends and iced teaware, you can also steep any of your favorite hot tea blends and serve them chilled over ice.

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  • Assortments

    Jubilee

    NEW! This celebratory, limited-edition collection inspired by our five years of partnership with The New York Botanical Garden brings together the best of the four collaborations. Packaged in the tradition of original artwork created from the Garden's library, Jubilee pays homage to the Jardin, Fleur, Soleil, and Paradis collections that precede it.

    Ruby

    NEW! Joy and connection inspire this decadent tea collection featuring bold tea leaves that mingle with sensuous fruits, florals and flavors from strawberry and orange to chocolate and cherry blossom.

    Winter Chalet

    NEW! A crackling fire, a cozy blanket, and good company make the winter season special. We invite you to relax and connect with a curated collection of soothing, warming teas that evoke the comfort and rustic luxury of a snowy retreat.

    Wellbeing

    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.

    Classics

    Our classic assortments include our Black, Green, Herbal and Tea Tasting Assortments, available in a variety of package types and sizes.

    Tea Forté SELECT

    Customize the perfect collection with Tea Forté SELECT. Choose from our most popular blends and two box sizes. Our 20 infuser box has the option to add an occasion band to suit special celebrations such as birthdays, Mother's Day, and more. Our Tea Chest of 40 infusers is perfect as a longer-lasting gift, or for dinner parties and larger gatherings.

    Paradis

    NEW! Embark on an adventure to paradise. Curated with The New York Botanical Garden, Paradis is inspired by the verdant living collections of The Garden's 250 acres and showcases an assortment that will transport the senses. These hand-selected blends of black, green, and herbal teas highlight the fragrances and flavors of orchid, lemongrass, citrus, and mango.

    Herbal Retreat

    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.

    Tea Over Ice®

    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 Tea Over Ice® Pitcher Set. Each iced blend is artisan-crafted to deliver unparalleled iced refreshment any day of the year.

    Lotus

    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.

    Jardin

    Our limited-edition Jardin Collection brings forth an elegant assortment of organic teas curated in collaboration with The New York Botanical Garden.

    Hanami

    Our impression of the cherry blossom melds organic tart cherries with fragrant flowers and green tea. The Hanami collection is meant to capture the experience of spring in a cup, savoring the specialness of the season while it lasts. Originally named for the annual Japanese flower viewing festival, we’ve decided to be more descriptive and rename the tea blend Cherry Blossom. So, whether you see the words “Hanami” or “Cherry Blossom” on the package, they contain the same award-winning blend!

    Fleur

    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.

    Soleil

    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.

    Essential Greens

    A unique selection of enduring green teas known for the remarkable and essential health benefits that a daily cup can bring.

    World of Teas

    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.

    Chakra

    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.

    Black Tea

    Finest quality black tea leaves, blended with fruits, flowers and herbs

    Green Tea

    Finest quality green tea leaves, blended with fruits, flowers and herbs.

    Herbal Tea

    Naturally caffeine-free blends of soothing herbs, flowers and fruits.

    Tea Tasting Assortment

    Our classic assortment makes the perfect introduction to the Tea Forté experience. Includes our most popular black, green, white and herbal teas.

    All Assorted

    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.
  • Gifts

    Top Selling Tea Gifts

    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.

    New Gifts

    Looking for something new? This is the place to shop all of Tea Forté's newest arrivals of tea & accessories

    Spring Teas & Gifts

    Look forward to the season with spring-themed blends and cheerful gifts featuring fragrant blossoms, luscious fruit and herbs.

    Wellness Gifts

    Gift the gift of wellness to those you love. For thousands of years, fresh tea leaves, herbs, spices, and botanicals have been blended together as a natural remedy. Choose from a variety of wellness-boosting teas to relax, restore and revitalize the mind and body.

    Customizable Gifts

    Customize the perfect collection with Tea Forté SELECT. Choose from our most popular blends and two box sizes. Our 20 infuser box has the option to add an occasion band to suit special celebrations such as birthdays, Mother's Day, and more. Our Tea Chest of 40 infusers is perfect as a longer-lasting gift, or for dinner parties and larger gatherings.

    Tea Gift Sets

    Carefully selected and beautifully packaged in keepsake boxes, our gift set collections of the complete Tea Forté experience are a most welcomed gift.

    The New York Botanical Garden Collections

    Tea Forté and The New York Botanical Garden have come together to create unique tea collections inspired by the Garden's verdant living collections, featuring elements of botanical prints by Pierre-Joseph Redouté, one of the most noted botanical artists in history.

    Black Tea Gifts

    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.

    Green Tea Gifts

    Share nature's gift of health with our exclusive Green Tea Gifts. 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.

    Herbal Tea Gifts

    Share the gift of herbal tea, a gift that of health and well-being. Our herbal tisanes, or infusions are naturally caffeine-free, healthful blends of dried flowers, roots, leaves, seeds and fruits used for centuries to enhance well-being. Tea Forté has one of the largest selections of herbal tea gifts available.

    Chai Tea Gifts

    Spice up your gift giving with an authentic chai tea from Tea Forté.

    Iced Tea Gifts

    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.

    Kosher Gifts

    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.

    Spring Teas & Gifts

    Look forward to the season with spring-themed blends and cheerful gifts featuring fragrant blossoms, luscious fruit and herbs.

    Pretty In Pink

    Symbolizing youth, good health, unconditional love and playfulness, pink is a joyful color that calms and soothes. A number of our tea collections and accessories celebrate the color pink, see below to shop them all.

    Gifts for Mom

    Treat mom with wonderfully varied teas and soothing infusions that will delight and deliver the relaxation and renewal she deserves.

    Gifts for Dad

    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 appreciate.

    Gifts For the Host

    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.

    Gifts for Weddings & Showers

    Gifts to warm their hearts. Tea Forté artisan teas and entrancing accessories are perfect for creating a special moment for quiet conversation and shared secrets.

    Birthdays

    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.

    Tea Party Favors

    Surprise your guests with beautiful party favors they'll enjoy for years to come.

    Gifts for Teachers & Grads

    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.

    Gifts that Ship Free

    All items in this collection are eligible for Free Standard Shipping. Free Standard Shipping applies to all orders of $49+ (valid for the 48 contiguous U.S. states only) after discounts are applied.

    Gifts Under $50

    Enjoy a wide selection of fine teas, gifts sets and luxury accessories that meet the budget of $50 or less.

    Gifts $20 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.

    Gifts $21 to $50

    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.

    Gifts $51 to $100

    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.

    Gifts $101 and More

    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.

    Gift Cards

    Give a Tea Forté Gift Card when you just can’t decide on the perfect gift.
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  • Teaware

    KATI® Steeping Cup

    Loose tea by the cup.....simple. Our 12 ounce ceramic tumbler and integrated stainless steel loose tea infuser make steeping loose tea by the cup simple. The innovative double-wall construction keeps tea hot and the tumbler cozy to hold.

    Fiore Steeping Cups

    Fiore Steeping Cups are an invitation to relax and replenish with your favorite loose tea blend. Each 14-ounce mug includes a stainless-steel loose tea infuser basket and a ceramic lid that keeps your tea warm and acts as an infuser tray when done steeping. Choose from three watercolor designs.

    Tea Cups

    Showcasing exceptional quality and a strong eye for design, Tea Forté’s teacups and teaware elevate any tea experience. From our signature café tea cup with lid to our bestselling KATI® loose tea infuser cups, each teacup offers something unique for a variety of occasions.

    Teapots

    Combining form with function, teapots are both decorative and utilitarian in nature. They provide a sense of formality to the tea-steeping process and reflect the aesthetic sensibilities of those doing the pouring. To complement your design preferences, Tea Forte offers a beautiful line of ceramic, glass and cast iron teapots and presses. All are designed to complete the exceptional Tea Forté experience.

    Iced Teaware

    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.

    Tea Kettles

    Electric tea kettles for your kitchen at home, the office, or as a gift.

    Travel Mugs

    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.

    Loose Tea Infusers

    For the loose tea aficionado, Tea Forté designed iconic loose tea infusers are perfect for steeping Tea Forté artisan crafted teas.

    Tea Trays

    ‘Service with style.’ Whether you enjoy that sacred sipping moment by yourself or in excellent company of a friend, our tea trays, serving trays and trivets for your teapots make the exceptional Tea Forté experience complete.

    Sugar & Honey

    A nice hot cup of steaming tea is one of life’s most treasured pleasures. Tea Forté realizes all too well that everyone has his or her own preference on how they like to sip. Some like it without additions, but many like it sweet.

    Setting the Table

    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.

    Spare Lids & Parts

    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.

    KATI® Steeping Cup

    Loose tea by the cup.....simple. Our 12 ounce ceramic tumbler and integrated stainless steel loose tea infuser make steeping loose tea by the cup simple. The innovative double-wall construction keeps tea hot and the tumbler cozy to hold.

    Café Cup

    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!

    POOM Teacup

    Innovative double-walled 10 oz glass keeps your tea hot while remaining cool to the touch. Works great for iced drinks as well.

    Fiore Steeping Cups

    Fiore Steeping Cups are an invitation to relax and replenish with your favorite loose tea blend. Each 14-ounce mug includes a stainless-steel loose tea infuser basket and a ceramic lid that keeps your tea warm and acts as an infuser tray when done steeping. Choose from three watercolor designs.

    Tea Over Ice Pitcher Set

    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.
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Replacement porcelain lid for our Bone White Café Cup. This custom cover keeps tea hot while revealing the leaf of our pyramid infuser through the hole in the top. Microwave and dishwasher safe.

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