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All about Gingerbread Spice, Loose Leaf Christmas Tea
What it’s like, and how to make it
CaffeineMedium caffeine
TypeChristmas
CharacterSpiced
What’s in itblack tea, green tea, rooibos, sliced almond pieces, coriander seeds, roasted chicory, ginger
Perfect for
- Latte ready
- Waking up
How to brew it
- 212°F / 100°C
- Steep 3–5 minutes
- Use 1 tsp per 8oz
- Past five minutes it turns bitter
- Takes milk better than any other leaf
Beyond the cup
Steep into cream for an almond-spiced custard base. Brew alongside roast turkey — the black tea cuts through gravy while the ginger and coriander complement stuffing herbs. The only Christmas tea complex enough to hold its own at the dinner table.
What’s in it
Every herb in the blend, and where to read about it on its own.
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Spice · Caffeine-free
Coriander
Coriandrum sativum
The round, ridged seed of the same plant whose leaf is cilantro — and it tastes nothing like it. Where the leaf is green and divisive, the seed is warm, citrusy and floral, closer to orange peel than to anything herbal. That is why plenty...
Warm, citrusy and floral, a little sweet — orange peel and pepper together
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Herb · Caffeine-free
Ginger
Zingiber officinale
The universal connector — ginger appears in more products than any other ingredient in the collection. The dried root is chemically distinct from fresh ginger: drying converts gingerols to shogaols, which are about twice as pungent, and that is why dried ginger tastes deeper and...
Pungent, warm, slightly sweet, citrusy (fresh); warm, mellow, deep (dried)
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Tea · Contains caffeine
Black Tea
Camellia sinensis
The leaf of one evergreen shrub, fully oxidised. Black, green, white and oolong tea are all Camellia sinensis; what separates them is what is done to the leaf in the hours after it is picked. Black tea is withered, rolled to break the cells open,...
Malt, honey, dark amber; brisk and full, with tannin enough to take milk
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Tea · Contains caffeine
Green Tea
Camellia sinensis
The same leaf as black tea, with the oxidation stopped almost as soon as it starts — by pan-firing in a dry wok in China, by steaming in Japan. That one difference is why green tea is green, grassy and delicate where black is dark...
Grassy and vegetal with a clean sweetness; gunpowder is bolder and faintly smoky, chun mee plummy and less sweet
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Tea · Caffeine-free
Rooibos
Aspalathus linearis
Not tea. Rooibos is a needle-leaved shrub of the pea family that grows in one mountain range in the Western Cape and nowhere else, and since 2021 the name has been legally reserved for it. It is the base of thirty-three products here for one...
Honey, dried fruit and vanilla with a little wood; smooth, naturally sweet, never bitter. Green rooibos is malty and slightly grassy
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Nut & seed · Caffeine-free
Almond
Prunus amygdalus
Sliced or chopped almond pieces — thirteen products carry them, always in the dessert direction. In a tea blend almond brings a marzipan sweetness and a real richness that reads as creamy even in a cup with no milk in it, which is why it...
Marzipan sweetness with a soft, buttery richness; reads as creamy even without milk
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Other · Caffeine-free
Chicory
Cichorium intybus
The roasted root of a blue-flowered roadside weed, and the oldest coffee substitute there is. Roasted chicory gives a dark, bitter, faintly caramel cup that reads as coffee-like without any caffeine in it, and it has body — the root is up to 20 per...
Dark, bitter and faintly caramel — coffee-like without caffeine, with a full body from its inulin
What it goes with
The holiday dinner tea. Complex enough for turkey and stuffing, sweet enough for gingerbread cookies. The almond and chicory add a depth you won’t find in any other Christmas blend. Grab our Coriander Seeds and Ginger for a spice-forward holiday baking session.
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Coriander Seed
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Ginger Root, Organic (Spice)
Regular price From $5.99 CADRegular price -
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Poultry Seasoning
Regular price From $9.99 CADRegular price
Reviews
What the time-travelers say
206 of the shop’s 213 reviews are five stars — left by people who actually bought the tea
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Great products and great service
I had a slight mix up on my order, they were quick to reply and correct my order with no issues. Amazing service and great…
I had a slight mix up on my order, they were quick to reply and correct my order with no issues. Amazing service and great products.
— Nick C. Verified
Great tea
A lovely, delicate tea. The peach is strong without being overwhelming or cloying, and the calendula is a nice addition. Very…
A lovely, delicate tea. The peach is strong without being overwhelming or cloying, and the calendula is a nice addition. Very tasty!
— Zoe R. Verified
Maple Peach
The maple peach is delicious. What a beautiful combination. I will most definitely order it again, and a higher quantity of it.
— Gerda S. Verified
Always handy
I use dillweed often. This dill is fresh and has a nice aroma. I use it in marinades, salad dressings, and on fish. Good stuff.
— Jennifer D. Verified
Great stuff
This has helped my household a lot with circulation and alertness when we had it everyday. Will be ordering again soon. Thanks
— Dave G. Verified
Love this tea. Hands down my fav rooibos. This store is our one-stop-shop for tea and spice. Great service, top notch product.…
Love this tea. Hands down my fav rooibos. This store is our one-stop-shop for tea and spice. Great service, top notch product. 10/10!!
— Erin Poeta P. Verified
Delicious
I love this black tea, it has a really nice smooth flavour and love how it’s Swiss water method decaf. Will be buying again!
— Jessica A. Verified
Great flavorful tea
Toffee Ole is one of our favorite teas to share with friends in the evening, when we want something non-caffeinated but quite…
Toffee Ole is one of our favorite teas to share with friends in the evening, when we want something non-caffeinated but quite flavorful.
— Joel R. Verified
Another full bodied ‘real tea’ . ie It is not a flavoured tea. However, we do very much enjoy the Cafe Latte tea which is a…
Another full bodied ‘real tea’ . ie It is not a flavoured tea. However, we do very much enjoy the Cafe Latte tea which is a flavoured tea!!!
— Ted H. Verified
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love , love, love and they shipping is very fast. the headache tea works great, the throat coat tea works great as well
— Miranda A. Verified
4 stars
It worked beautifully; perhaps if I add a little more honey, it would make it better… It is a wellness tea, after all!
— Merrilee B. Verified
Bancha with a splash of lemon
A wonderful Green Tea. Smooth in taste. Also suitable as a summer tea with a splash of lemon. A second infusion makes an…
A wonderful Green Tea. Smooth in taste. Also suitable as a summer tea with a splash of lemon. A second infusion makes an enjoyable second cup!
— Monika F. Verified
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