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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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    Kate
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    I recommend this product
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    5 hours ago
    Unique

    Trying to find a floral tea to replace A Field in Innsbruck, my all-time fav. I like black metallic on occasion, but it’s a little too perfume-y to drink on the daily. The flavors overpower the tea a bit, but it’s nice to have in the rotation.

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    Daniel W.
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    Black Metallic - Violet Elderberry Black Tea
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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    One my top three or four

    Sometimes this is my very favorite tea, sometimes it is Civil Disobedience or Metropolitan. All wonderful drinks. August Teas are converting me from a 40 oz per day coffee drinker to a 70 oz per day tea drinker.

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    Iva M.
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    Black Metallic - Violet Elderberry Black Tea
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 week ago
    Aroma Therapy

    With its alluring floral and fruity fragrance, Black Metallic is aroma therapy in a cup. Hot or cold, this intoxicating black tea is soothing and relaxing, providing a great way to start the day or finding peace and calm in the middle of a stressful one. This is why I always keep Black Metallic on my shelf.

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    Robert
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    Black Metallic - Violet Elderberry Black Tea
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 week ago
    5 Stars

    This tea is so good. It’s currently my favorite. Don’t buy any, please. I need to make sure it’s available the next time I need more.

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    Jennifer
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    Black Metallic - Violet Elderberry Black Tea
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 week ago
    So much flavor❤️❤️

    I tried this one for a new flavor and should have known the bold notes and flavors! The violet stands out and compliments the elderberry beautifully for a great flavor burst!

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