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Black Metallic - Violet Elderberry Black Tea

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Tastes Like: candied violet, elderberry, blackberry, incense
Feels Like: stargazing on an empty beach

The aroma of darkly seductive violet flowers fills the air. In the first sip purple flowers meet dark elderberry and ripe blackberry. This is a magical black, oolong, and smoked tea blend with rich floral and black berry notes. Berry flavors are deepened by slatey tannins. A faint smokiness lingers in the finish, reminiscent of far-off incense and candle smoke from the smoked lapsang souchong tea. A touch of milk softens the tannins and brightens the berry and floral flavors. An elegant tea for afternoon or with a special dessert. A tea for lovers of violet, dark berries, and incense.

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  • Gluten Free
  • Vegan
  • Sugar Free
  • Non GMO

Ingredients
yunnan black tea, formosa finest oolong tea, taiwanese lapsang souchong black tea, blue mallow flowers, flavors of violet and rose

🍃 Dietary Needs
  • Vegan
  • Sugar Free
  • Gluten Free
✨ Quality Tested

All our teas are double tested for pesticide residues, heavy metals, and foreign objects.

Because they’re blended in Germany, all August teas must pass stringent EU pesticide standards, which allow much less pesticide residue than the US FDA.

Whether they are organic, all natural or conventional, all our teas are safe, top quality, and delicious! 

⚡️ Caffeine Content

This tea is High Caffeine

  • High Caffeine = 40-60mg per 10oz serving
  • Moderate Caffeine = 20-40mg per 10oz serving
  • Caffeine Free = 0mg per 10oz serving
🔥 Brewing Directions

Hot Brewing 10 oz

Heat 212°f/100°c water
Add 3.5g tea, about 2 teaspoons
Pour 10oz/300ml hot water
Infuse 4-5 mins. Longer is stronger.
Repeat Reinfuse 1-2 times

Iced Brewing 10 oz

Heat 212°f/100°c water
Add 3.5g tea, about 2 teaspoons
Pour ~3oz hot water to barely cover tea leaves
Infuse 4-5 mins. Longer is stronger.
Dilute with 7oz cold water
Serve Over ice

Pro tip: If you want more concentrated flavor, try doubling the tea leaves in this recipe.

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⚖️ Net Weights

4 cup deluxe sample: 14g / .5oz
15 cup bag: 50g / 1.8oz
23 cup tin: 80g / 2.8oz
70 cup bag: 250g / 8.8oz

⭐️ The August Difference
  • We make no compromises when we bring our blends to life.
    Our tea costs more because we use super premium whole ingredients like vanilla pieces, cardamom, real fruits and whole spices. It’s quality you can see and taste. All our blends are original and exclusively available from August.
  • The freshest tea
    Tea is made of plants, so freshness matters. Our teas are produced in small batches, packed in airtight packaging and shipped directly to you at peak freshness.
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    David Y.
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    Black Metallic - Violet Elderberry Black Tea
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 hour ago
    My Go To Pick Me Up at 2 PM

    This tea 🍵 is a great afternoon pick me up especially during my work when I feel that 2 PM slough . There are no jitters after drinking it. However don’t drink this in the evening when you are trying to sleep 🛌, made the mistake of drinking it during the evening hours. The aroma of the tea is very fragrant and lovely. The taste 👅 of the tea is great. Not cloyingly sweet, but there is something about it that makes this a very addictive sip. This tea 🍵 will always be on my to buy list when I run out of it.

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    Laura G.
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    Black Metallic - Violet Elderberry Black Tea
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 week ago
    Delighful Cup

    I LOVE Black Metallic. It has a strong black tea flavor, but a delicate floral and sweetness to it. The aroma is absolutely amazing dry, and when you brew the aroma becomes a lighter version of the dried tea. The brew is a beautiful dark amber color and with a touch of sugar this tea is a perfect cup to enjoy curled up with a book.

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    Chad S.
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    Black Metallic - Violet Elderberry Black Tea
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 weeks ago
    Hits you

    Made iced tea and the flavors hit you. Delicious.

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    Matthew R.
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    Black Metallic - Violet Elderberry Black Tea
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 month ago
    my new favorite tea

    Black Metallic has quickly become my new favorite tea. I love the floral notes combined with the berry. It has a rich flavor that I can't get enough of. I had to buy the biggest bag they sell!!!

  • DF
    David F.
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    Black Metallic - Violet Elderberry Black Tea
    I do not recommend this product
    Rated 2 out of 5 stars
    1 month ago
    Just not for me...

    I'm sure there are lots of people who absolutely love this flavor of tea. But it wasn't for me... I can't describe the taste except to say it was "oily." August Uncommon Tea company appears to use quality ingredients again this just wasn't for me.

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    August Uncommon Tea
    1 month ago

    Thank you for your honest review, David F. We're sorry you didn't love Black Metallic. Our Customer Support team will contact you shortly.

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