Rated 4.7 out of 5
Based on 379 reviews

Black Metallic: Violet Elderberry Black Tea (15 Tea Bags)

$14.99

Tastes Like: candied violet, elderberry, 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.

  • Vegan
  • Gluten Free
  • 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

🍂Why Our Tea Bags Are Better

More Flavor In Every Cup
The average tea bag has only 2 grams of tea per bag. Ours have 3.5 grams of tea. That's 60% more tea in every bag. More tea = more flavor.

The Best Ingredients
Our tea uses super premium whole ingredients including whole leaf tea, dried fruit and herbs, and whole spices. Our tea comes from traditional tea estates in the best growing regions on earth. It’s quality you can see, smell, and taste.

100% Plastic-free Tea Bags
Our tea bags are made of plant-based, non-gmo neosoilon mesh, so you don't have to worry about microplastics, bleach, or other harmful substances in your tea.

✨ 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 1 tea bag
Pour 10oz/300ml hot water
Infuse 4-5 mins. Longer is stronger.
Repeat Reinfuse 1 times

Iced Brewing 10 oz

Heat 212°f/100°c water
Add 1 tea bag
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, add a second tea bag

🚚 Shipping & Guarantee
⚖️ Net Weights

Contains 15 Tea Bags
3.5g per bag
52.5g net weight

⭐️ 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.
  • We're here for you
    Our California-based team is passionate about taking care of our customers. We're here when you need us for recommendations, questions, brewing advice, or order issues. Just email us or use our live chat.
  • Satisfaction guaranteed
    If you don't love your order, just contact us for a refund.

Life is short, drink good tea.

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Reviewed by Theresa O.
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I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5
Review posted

Perfect balance

Black tea with flowery notes, but not overwhelming. I am a nurse who has found a sweet spot of working overnights remotely, this is a lovely in the middle of the night treat.

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Reviewed by Michelle G.
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Rated 3 out of 5
Review posted

Black Netalliic seems just ok.

Loved the smell, and tasted 'ok' but not as good as OLD Country, imo.

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Thank you for your honest review, Michelle G. We're sorry you didn’t love Black Metallic. Our Customer Support Team would be happy to recommend a tea you might enjoy. Email hello@august.la for assistance.

Reviewed by Kevin S.
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I recommend this product
Rated 4 out of 5
Review posted

Interesting tea!

Loved the flavors and had to share.

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Reviewed by Amanda Q.
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I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5
Review posted

Obsessed

This tea is gorgeous. Obviously it looks beautiful but the smell and taste are beautiful too. Very violet. I love this in a latte with some vanilla syrup.

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Reviewed by Ellen B.
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I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5
Review posted

My favorite!

This is my favorite of all the teas I’ve tried. Because of its high caffeine content, I have to be really careful when I drink it. Since you now have black decaf tea is there any chance you will make black Metallica with this new addition.

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