Follow along as we suggest new teas each month. Whether you're new to Harney & Sons or a veteran of our brews, you're sure to find something new to enjoy in this selection. Discover a diverse range of teas every month handpicked by Mike Harney himself.
Monthly Tea Spotlight
October Selections
Tukdah 1st Flush
Nicely rolled, tender greenish leaves have a well-pronounced, sweet floral first flush flavor with notes of lemon and grapefruit.
Mulled Plum Cider
A caffeine-free ode to traditional mulled cider, this delectable concoction builds a delicious fruity and spicy cider profile atop rich Rooibos with flavors of cacao, apple, cloves, and plums.
Gingerbread Festival
We begin with a full-bodied black tea, then swirl in pieces of ginger root, cinnamon, and molasses flavor. A final layer of sweet vanilla flavor and spiced cloves finishes the brew.
September Selections
Canton Honey Black
Rarely do we get tea from this far south in China, but this tea is a delightful discovery. We love dark honey flavors with a medium body.
Coconut Lime Oolong
“Put the lime in the coconut” and enjoy this sweet and fruity oolong blend that will make you feel like you are at the beach!
Hot Apple Spice
A bright, autumnal blend bursts with the sweetness of apples ripened in the orchard. This black tea results in a sweet, warming brew with just the right amount of spice.
August Selections
Golden Eyebrow
This blackteais another version of Wuyishan's best blacktea, Jin Jun Mei. Made by Mrs. Lee, we tasted it on our recent trip to Fujian Province, China, in May 2024. Jin Jun Mei is Chinese for Golden Eyebrow.
1,000 Miles Aroma Oolong
Our old friends in Wuyishan, Mr. and Mrs. Chao, have a commitment to great oolongs. Thistea’s buttery aroma is supposed to be able to be appreciated 1,000 miles away.
Colonial Williamsburg Craft & Forge Yaupon
For centuries, Indigenous peoples in the Southeastern United States have embraced Yaupon tea, derived from the leaves of the native Yaupon plant.
July Selections
Malawi Black Treasure
This unique tea comes from the Satemwa Tea Estates along the slopes of the Shire Highlands in South East Africa. We enjoy the sweet aromas and flavors of honey in this cup.
Tanzanian Black
This tea with its mixture of toasted honey and floral notes comes from a farml in the Usambara Mountains, surrounded by one of the most indigenous rainforests in Africa.
Raspberry Herbal HT
Our Raspberry Herbal tisane is a mixture of rosehips, hibiscus, orange peel, and raspberry flavor that produces a bright, great-tasting tea. Enjoy it hot or iced. Caffeine-free.
June Selections
BaoMu Wild
This tea comes from wild plants and its thick black twists produce light flavors and aromas reminiscent of honey mixed with dark currants.
BaoMu Gold
We enjoyed the sweet honey and fruit flavors of this black tea with golden tips. The flavor is slightly more assertive than the wild tea.
Honey Chamomile
This infusion combines organic apple pieces and chamomile flowers with honey, ashwagandha root and lemon balm.
May Selections
Milky Oolong
This light-bodied oolong is so tasty! The warm aromas of hot milk rise to meet you as you bring the cup to your lips. The aromas carry through in this very pleasant cup of tea!
Williamsburg Summer Afternoon
This light-bodied and fresh green tea blend features citrus flavors and is beautifully adorned with verbena, marigold petals, and cornflowers.
Golden Green
The tippy, large green curls of this medium-bodied green tea from northern Hunan province in China produce flavors of roasted squash and other vegetables.
April Selections
Chai
This blend is strong and definitely spicy, although we do not add the peppers found in many Indian chai recipes.
Bi Lo Chun
This is a light green tea that has a wonderful mixture of sweetness, vegetal flavors, and a bit of smoke.
Havakai Frost Tea
This unique cup produces aromas of bright tropical fruit and mellow vanilla flavor.
March Selections
Dark Tibet Tea
This is a post-oxidation dark tea, like a Pu-Erh from neighboring Yunnan. There is a bit of fermentation that happens after the tea is made, adding complex, earthy flavors.
Taste of British History
This blend of black and green tea with bergamot oil stands above the rest. Each cup is a tribute to England's initial fascination with tea.
Garden Therapy
This charming herbal blend of chamomile, peppermint, and verbena would've been perfect for Monet as he created scenic landscapes of the late 1800s.
February Selections
Earl Grey Matcha
Green tea leaves are covered with powdery matcha and blended with citrusy bergamot to create this surprising fusion of two very traditional teas.
Cherry Blossom
We bet you'll love this blend of green teas enhanced with the vibrant flavor of plump, fragrant cherries and vanilla. It's like a springtime awakening of the senses!
January Selections
Ancient Yunnan
The Rao family makes this tea in the mountains of Yunnan from 400-year-old trees, making for a complex and delightful brew. This tea is a rare find, only available in a select few shops around the world.
Wild Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum flowers have long since been part of Chinese culture. The flowers are dried, and when infused, they create a bold, sweet, and tangy cup.
Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day is our romantic brew of our Chocolate Black Tea blend with lovely pink rosebuds. Keep the romance alive and enjoy this special tea with your special someone throughout the year.
December Selections
Chamraj Black
Chamraj is located high in the Nilgiri Mountains in southern India. This particular tea is medium in body with white toasted honey notes. Elvira and Mike visited there in the spring of 2023.
Chamraj Golden Tips
On our recent trip to southern India, we saw this tea at the Chamraj estate and decided to offer it to you. The golden tips make for a delightful brew with sweet honey notes balanced with spicy wintergreen notes.
Lunar New Year
This toasty black tea is accented with rice, coconut, and sesame, and is a festively inspired black tea to ring in the New Year!
November Selections
Teesta Valley 1st Flush
We visited Teesta Valley on the eastern edge of the Darjeeling tea area years ago. Drinking this solid first flush brings back fond memories of that sourcing trip.
Gingerbread Festival
Sweet, spicy, and full of holiday flavors, our Gingerbread Festival tea summons up the familiar tastes of old-fashioned gingerbread. Enjoy a warm cup of this delicious brew.