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

$45.99
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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 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
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 Barbara G.
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I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5
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Absolutely unequivocally EXCELLENT!!!

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Reviewed by John K.
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I recommend this product
Rated 4 out of 5
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Robust black tea with smooth paired flavors

Such a sophisticated tasting tea. Dark and robust yunnan, high end oolong and lapsang souchong Black Teas perfectly melded with elderberry and blue mallow flowers. Both of which have an abundance of herbal medicinal properties. This is a great evening tea for me, helps me relax after dinner (not sure of caffeine quantity but I'm immune haha). This is a must try for new comers and is great bith piping hot with a dab of honey or iced as well. Enjoy!

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Reviewed by Lynn Cohn B.
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I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5
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It's kind of seductive!

Love Black Metallic tea! It's a rich tea and the subtle smokey taste and deep floral taste is almost seductive. Really a delightful tea!

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Reviewed by Savannah
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I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5
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The best

One of my favorite teas and even if I’m not drinking it it’s a delight to open the packet and smell the elderberry. Ordering a tin this time

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Reviewed by Dorian G.
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I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5
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Sweet and smooth

The sweet, floral taste of elder flower and the smoothest lapsang souchong you will ever have. I can't recommend enough.

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