Rated 4.7 out of 5
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Black Metallic - Violet Elderberry Black Tea

$27.49
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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

✨ 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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Reviewed by Stacie
I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5
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A brightly flavored tea

I absolutely love this tea for its bright, uplifting flavor. A very good fruit forward tea that still is quite enjoyable warm. I have had my friends try it and they also really liked it, would definitely recommend!

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Reviewed by Kaila C.
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I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5
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Best tea bags!

These are my favorite tea bags to buy. The smell is amazing and the flavor is excellent. The violet and elderberry combination is calming and it’s my favorite way to start the day. Cannot recommend this brand enough, and if you are not a loose leaf tea person, then these tea bags are the next best thing!!

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Reviewed by Jane
I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5
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5 Stars

I had a tea party with 4 different teas, this by far was their favorite and mine too

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Reviewed by Lynne
I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5
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5 Stars

This was the first tee that I tried from August.Uncommon so delicious.I'm find it hard to describe A little smokey earthy but Has a very berry Undertone. Delicious it is one of my afternoon tea's I try to have at least one cup in the afternoon.Everyday highly recommend it.I loved it so much after ordering a bunch of samples.I had to get a can!!!!!

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Reviewed by Denise B.
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I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5
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Fruity

Dark and strong.

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