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Premium Box

Our tea of the month Premium edition is designed for the discriminating tea drinker.  We focus mainly on premium, unflavored tea varieties.

There are no herbals or fruity teas. Each box contains 4 teas in the Black, Green, White, Oolong and Pu-erh categories.

*Please note this box may repeat selections every 6 months.

Tea of the Month - Premium

December 2024

  • The Whistling Kettle Tea German Breakfast

    German Breakfast
    Black Tea

    Rating: 4.86 out of 5
    from 35 reviews

    This tea is for those who favor quality and boldness in the morning. Our flagship breakfast tea w...

    Regular $4.00 - $62.00
    from $0.27 per serving
    The Whistling Kettle Tea German Breakfast Ceramic Bird's Egg Travel Mug full of German Breakfast sitting next to Tea Tin and on top of German Breakfast loose leaf tea. The Whistling Kettle Tea German Breakfast German Breakfast tea in 1lb and 4oz bags

    German Breakfast

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    $62.00
    This tea is for those who favor quality and boldness in the morning. Our flagship breakfast tea which uses full-bodied Assam. Start your day off strong with this flavorful gem - works great with a ... more...

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  • Top mound picture of The Whistling Kettle Jade Oolong tea.

    Jade Oolong
    Oolong Tea

    Rating: 4.5 out of 5
    from 10 reviews

    This tea is sourced directly from the Tung Ting Mountains in Taiwan. The name Jade Oolong perfect...

    Regular $5.00 - $64.00
    from $0.36 per serving
    Top mound picture of The Whistling Kettle Jade Oolong tea. Brewed Jade Oolong in Moroccan Mosaic Tea Cup. Side mound picture of The Whistling Kettle Jade Oolong tea. Jade Oolong tea in 1lb and 4oz bags

    Jade Oolong

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    $20.00
    This tea is sourced directly from the Tung Ting Mountains in Taiwan. The name Jade Oolong perfectly describes the vivid color of the tightly hand-rolled leaves. Each cup is smooth and fragrant with... more...

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  • Yunnan Gold Tip
    Black Tea

    Similar to our Golden Yunnan, our new Yunnan Gold Tip features golden tipped leaves developed by ...

    Regular $5.00 - $86.00
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    Yunnan Gold Tip

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    $24.00
    Similar to our Golden Yunnan, our new Yunnan Gold Tip features golden tipped leaves developed by careful handling after harvesting. If you like the Golden Yunnan, or just want to try something a li... more...

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  • Top mound picture of The Whistling Kettle Jasmine Pearls green tea.

    Jasmine Pearls
    Green Tea

    Rating: 4.95 out of 5
    from 19 reviews

    Throw a few pearls in your teapot and watch the magic as they unfurl. We use only the top two lea...

    Regular $4.00 - $61.00
    from $0.15 per serving
    Top mound picture of The Whistling Kettle Jasmine Pearls green tea. Cup of Jasmine Pearls tea surrounded by Jasmine Pearls loose leaf tea and other teware. Side mound picture of The Whistling Kettle Jasmine Pearls green tea. Jasmine Pearls tea in 1lb and 4oz bags

    Jasmine Pearls

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    $20.00
    Throw a few pearls in your teapot and watch the magic as they unfurl. We use only the top two leaves and bud from early spring growth. These delicate, hand-rolled leaves brew a pale green infusion ... more...

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November 2024

  • Top mound picture of The Whistling Kettle Happy Valley Darjeeling black tea leaves.

    Darjeeling, Happy Valley
    Black Tea

    Rating: 4.94 out of 5
    from 16 reviews

    This organic Darjeeling from the Happy Valley estate is a blend of first and second flush tea lea...

    Regular $4.00 - $65.00
    from $0.22 per serving
    Top mound picture of The Whistling Kettle Happy Valley Darjeeling black tea leaves. Cup of Darjeeling, Happy Valley next to multiple mounds of Darjeeling, Happy Valley loose leaf tea. Side mound picture of The Whistling Kettle Happy Valley Darjeeling black tea leaves. Darjeeling, Happy Valley Estate tea in 1lb and 4oz bags

    Darjeeling, Happy Valley

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    $21.00
    This organic Darjeeling from the Happy Valley estate is a blend of first and second flush tea leaves.  Lighter body with fruity muscatel notes and hints of floral fragrance. It's an ideal afternoon... more...

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  • Top mound picture of The Whistling Kettle Ancient Forest black tea leaves, loose leaf and brewed.

    Ancient Forest Yunnan
    Black Tea

    Rating: 4.78 out of 5
    from 18 reviews

    Drink in the aroma of a shady forest grove, fragrant with tropical heat and lush greenery. Yunnan...

    Regular $4.00 - $79.00
    from $0.27 per serving
    Top mound picture of The Whistling Kettle Ancient Forest black tea leaves, loose leaf and brewed. Cup & Saucer filled with brewed Ancient Forest held up next to Tea Tin filled with Ancient Forest loose leaf tea. Top mound picture of The Whistling Kettle Ancient Forest black tea leaves. Side mound picture of The Whistling Kettle Ancient Forest black tea leaves. Ancient Forest tea in 1lb and 4oz bags

    Ancient Forest Yunnan

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    $79.00
    Drink in the aroma of a shady forest grove, fragrant with tropical heat and lush greenery. Yunnan province, China is home to some of the oldest tea trees. They are deeply rooted and have been culti... more...

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  • Genmaicha
    Green Tea

    Rating: 4.83 out of 5
    from 12 reviews

    This classic Japanese green tea features bits of toasted rice. When Genmaicha tea is made, the ri...

    Regular $4.00 - $54.00
    from $0.56 per serving
    Genmaicha Genmaicha Genmaicha Genmaicha tea in 1lb and 4oz bags

    Genmaicha

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    $17.00
    This classic Japanese green tea features bits of toasted rice. When Genmaicha tea is made, the rice kernels pop like popcorn during the firing process. This has earned the tea the fitting nickname ... more...

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  • Top mound picture of The Whistling Kettle King of Silver Needles white tea with long white tea leaves.

    King of Silver Needles
    White Tea

    Rating: 4.9 out of 5
    from 29 reviews

    One of the highest grade organic teas in the world, King of Silver Needles is soft and elegant. T...

    Regular $3.00 - $76.00
    from $0.19 per serving
    Top mound picture of The Whistling Kettle King of Silver Needles white tea with long white tea leaves. Cup of King of Silver Needles tea in the middle of King of Silver Needles loose leaf tea. Side mound picture of The Whistling Kettle King of Silver Needles white tea with long white tea leaves. King of Silver Needles tea in 1lb and 3oz bags

    King of Silver Needles

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    $22.00
    One of the highest grade organic teas in the world, King of Silver Needles is soft and elegant. The fuzzy texture of the slender leaves shows that only the newest early spring buds were picked. Our... more...

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October 2024

  • Top mound picture of The Whistling Kettle Cloud and Mist fine green tea.

    Cloud and Mist (Yun Wu)
    Green Tea

    Rating: 4.92 out of 5
    from 24 reviews

    Crisp with notes of nuts and fruit, this exquisite green tea is grown in the Lin'an region of Chi...

    Regular $3.00 - $32.00
    from $0.12 per serving
    Top mound picture of The Whistling Kettle Cloud and Mist fine green tea. Side mound picture of The Whistling Kettle Cloud and Mist fine green tea. Cloud and Mist tea in 1lb and 3oz bags

    Cloud and Mist (Yun Wu)

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    $14.00
    Crisp with notes of nuts and fruit, this exquisite green tea is grown in the Lin'an region of China around the Tianmu mountains. Dense forest and humid weather produce tea leaves that are exception... more...

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  • Top mound picture of The Whistling Kettle Mokalbari East Assam black tea with golden tips.

    Mokalbari East Assam
    Black Tea

    Rating: 4.78 out of 5
    from 18 reviews

    The Mokalbari tea estate in India is highly regarded as a top producer of Assam teas. This Mokalb...

    Regular $4.00 - $54.00
    from $0.18 per serving
    Top mound picture of The Whistling Kettle Mokalbari East Assam black tea with golden tips. Ceramic Bird's Egg Travel Mug filled with Mokalbari East Assam next to mounds of Mokalbari East Assam loose leaf tea. Side mound picture of The Whistling Kettle Mokalbari East Assam black tea with golden tips. Mokalbari East Assam

    Mokalbari East Assam

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    $4.00
    The Mokalbari tea estate in India is highly regarded as a top producer of Assam teas. This Mokalbari East Assam black tea is from second flush leaves, giving it a vigorously malty flavor with notes... more...

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  • Kukicha Tea loose leaf and brewed.

    Kukicha
    Green Tea

    Rating: 4.88 out of 5
    from 8 reviews

    Looking for a deliciously different green tea? Then check out Kukicha, aka 'twig tea', from Japan...

    Regular $4.00 - $84.00
    from $0.29 per serving
    Kukicha Tea loose leaf and brewed. Cup & Saucer filled with brewed Kukicha tea next to Gold Tea Scoop and Nordic Tea Pot. Top mound picture of The Whistling Kettle Kukicha green tea with light and dark green stems. Side mound picture of The Whistling Kettle Kukicha green tea with light and dark green stems. Kukicha tea in 1lb and 4oz bags

    Kukicha

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    $26.00
    Looking for a deliciously different green tea? Then check out Kukicha, aka 'twig tea', from Japan. This intriguing tea is made from the leafless stalks, stems, and twigs of the tea plant, and has a... more...

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  • Organic Sencha Asamushi, loose leaf and brewed.

    Organic Sencha Asamushi
    Green Tea

    The defining factor of an Asamushi style Sencha is it's light, quick steaming. Because the steami...

    Regular $5.00 - $28.00
    from $1.16 per serving
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    Organic Sencha Asamushi, loose leaf and brewed. Organic Sencha Asamushi Organic Sencha Asamushi Organic Sencha Asamushi

    Organic Sencha Asamushi

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    $28.00
    The defining factor of an Asamushi style Sencha is it's light, quick steaming. Because the steaming is so short (20-40 seconds) it's imperative to use only the highest quality tea leaves as any unw... more...

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September 2024

  • Top mound picture of The Whistling Kettle Milk Oolong tea.

    Milk Oolong (Jin Xuan / Nai Xiang / #12)
    Oolong Tea

    Rating: 5.0 out of 5
    from 35 reviews

    Each sip of this oolong tea brings to mind buttery pastries and sweet custard. Milk Oolong is nat...

    Regular $4.00 - $46.00
    from $0.20 per serving
    Top mound picture of The Whistling Kettle Milk Oolong tea. Cup of Milk Oolong next to bowl of Milk Oolong loose leaf tea. Side mound picture of The Whistling Kettle Milk Oolong tea. Milk Oolong tea in 1lb and 4oz bags

    Milk Oolong (Jin Xuan / Nai Xiang / #12)

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    $18.00
    Each sip of this oolong tea brings to mind buttery pastries and sweet custard. Milk Oolong is naturally rich and creamy without any dairy added. The 'milky' flavor comes from a process of withering... more...

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  • Top view of mound of Pinhead Gunpowder Tea

    Pinhead Gunpowder
    Green Tea

    Rating: 4.92 out of 5
    from 12 reviews

    One of the oldest green tea varieties from China, Pinhead Gunpowder was originally called 'Zhu Ch...

    Regular $4.00 - $23.00
    from $0.09 per serving
    Top view of mound of Pinhead Gunpowder Tea Cup of brewed Pinhead Gunpowder on top of plate of Pinhead Gunpowder loose leaf tea. Side view of mound of Pinhead Gunpowder Tea Pinhead Gunpowder tea in 1lb and 4oz bags

    Pinhead Gunpowder

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    $13.00
    One of the oldest green tea varieties from China, Pinhead Gunpowder was originally called 'Zhu Cha', which translates to 'Pearl Tea'. Later, it became known to the Western world by its British nick... more...

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  • Top mound picture of The Whistling Kettle Gyokuro green tea.

    Gyokuro
    Green Tea

    Rating: 4.87 out of 5
    from 23 reviews

    Gyokuro sits on a royal throne amongst elite green teas. It is only picked during the April/May p...

    Regular $6.00 - $94.00
    from $0.48 per serving
    Top mound picture of The Whistling Kettle Gyokuro green tea. Turquoise Lil Steep filled with brewed Gyokuro on top of Gyokuro loose leaf tea. Side mound picture of The Whistling Kettle Gyokuro green tea. Gyokuro tea in 1lb and 4oz bags

    Gyokuro

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    $28.00
    Gyokuro sits on a royal throne amongst elite green teas. It is only picked during the April/May peak season, and the leaves are carefully shaded to produce its distinct dark green color. Our Gyokur... more...

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  • Black Dragon Pearls Loose Leaf Tea, brewed and loose leaf.

    Black Dragon Pearls
    Black Tea

    Rating: 4.96 out of 5
    from 28 reviews

    You may have tried Jasmine Pearls before, but let us introduce you to an even more rare and exqui...

    Regular $5.00 - $84.00
    from $0.65 per serving
    Black Dragon Pearls Loose Leaf Tea, brewed and loose leaf. Cup & Saucer filled with brewed Black Dragon Pearls next to Black Dragon Pearls loose leaf tea. Black Dragon Pearls Loose Leaf Tea Black Dragon Pearls Loose Leaf Tea

    Black Dragon Pearls

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    $28.00
    You may have tried Jasmine Pearls before, but let us introduce you to an even more rare and exquisite pearl tea. Black Dragon Pearls brew a smooth cup of tea with complex notes of cocoa and caramel... more...

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