Rated 4.6 out of 5

Based on 299 reviews

The Black Lodge: Smoky Banana Black Tea

Name: The Black Lodge: Smoky Banana Black Tea
Brand: August Uncommon Tea
Price: 13.75 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.6 (299 reviews)

$13.75

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Tastes Like: black truffle, damp peat, grilled banana, percolator coffee
Feels Like: a majestic mountain lodge

This multi-faceted black tea combines layers of smoke, sweet grilled banana, and sharply fragrant black truffle. The aroma alone overtakes your senses, while the taste draws you deeper into its kaleidoscopic trance. Milk enhances the caramel banana sweetness. Add a touch of booze for a wild and wonderful hot toddy. Recommended for lovers of campfires, scotch and mezcal.

Vegan
Gluten free
Non GMO

Ingredients
chinese yunnan black tea, spanish olive leaf, smoked chinese black tea, dried banana, sweet blackberry leaf, madagascar vanilla, flavors of of vanilla, almond, banana, white chocolate, and butter

✨ 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 1 tablespoon
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 1 tablespoon
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
26 cup tin: 90g / 3.2oz
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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If you don't love your order, just contact us for a refund.

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Reviewed by Debbie

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I don't recommend this product

Rated 2 out of 5

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Not a tea I care for

I was very excited to tear open my package and enjoy a cup of one of my new teas, unfortunately I chose this one. It has a very Smokey flavor with just a hint of banana. I definitely would not buy again, it simply wasn’t something I enjoyed.

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Reviewed by Megan B.

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I recommend this product

Rated 5 out of 5

Review posted

Surprisingly delicious

I got this at the behest of one of my family members, as banana is usually a hit-or-miss flavor for me, and liked it so much that it will now be part of my regular orders. The flavor is reminiscent of bananas Foster, if said dessert had been cooked over a campfire for just that hint of wood smoke. Absolutely delicious with honey and a splash of cream.

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Reviewed by Stephanie P.

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I recommend this product

Rated 4 out of 5

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Pure Curiosity

I have to admit I tried this one out of pure curiosity lol.. the flavor is very balanced and the banana flavor is not too overpowering. Pleasantly surprised!

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Reviewed by Catherine

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I recommend this product

Rated 5 out of 5

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A new favorite!

This tea had a surprisingly awesome flavor! I was not expecting to like this one as much as I do. The smokiness isn't so much it takes over the tea, but it adds a coffee-like richness. The banana is subtle, but adds a nice sweetness to the tea.

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