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Tea Zaanti's Fall Tea Guide

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As the leaves start changing in the canyons and our tall cigar tree out front begins to shed its summer leaves, we get ready for the fall season ahead. Our tea cake smells just a bit sweeter as it warms in the oven and our pumpkin shaped sugar cookies look just a bit cuter as I think about dunking them in a hot beverage. There are fewer ice cubes melting on the counter from shaken iced teas. The sound of our milk frother becomes more frequent as hot drinks become popular again. My favorite time of the year at Tea Zaanti is autumn.

Our fall tea selection holds some of my all-time favorite tea. I begin to gravitate towards those flavors that are richer, sweeter and a little bit spicier. These teas work great on their own, as a latte or with just a hint of soy, oat or whole milk to take the edge off the tannins. I find the black tea, Pu-erh tea, and rooibos tea are all great contenders for the fall season because of their robust and warm flavors. 

If you are a fan of black tea, there are some classics as well as blends I would recommend. I’d start with Autumn Crescendo. Like the name says, this fall tea is made up of a Darjeeling blend that has a slight undertone of malt that gives a smooth and rich flavor. This tea stands great on its own but also does well if you like your breakfast tea with milk and honey. For those who love spicy cinnamon candy or pastries, you would enjoy our Cinnamon Toast black tea. Chunks of cinnamon chips are blended with black tea leaves to warm you up on a rainy day. Also, cinnamon is reputed to help with any inflammation that comes with the sick season ahead. This tea mixes great with a dash of milk or cream.

Pu'erh tea has a smooth and thick texture similar to coffee while giving you long-lasting continual energy. Our Pumpkin Spice Pu'erh tea wins against any Pumpkin Spice Latte. Rich and warm pu’er tea mingles with all the classic chai spices plus cloves to remind you of that autumn pumpkin pie in a cup. This tea pairs well as a latte or with a splash of cold milk mixed in.

You can't talk about fall teas without mentioning Rooibos tea. Rooibos is a caffeine-free tea from South Africa that has a sweet finish and deep flavor. Our Apple Pie has dried apple, cinnamon chips, and clove to wrap up the apple harvesting season into a cup of deliciousness. This tea pairs great with a drizzle of honey mixed in or standing alone. Scott and Becky have been known to enjoy it as a hot toddy with spiced rum as well.

While we are talking about rooibos, the final fall tea I would recommend is a favorite year-round but really shines in the autumn season. Our Coconut Chai provides spice not just from cinnamon but with a hint of dried ginger and chili. The coconut flakes help sweeten and balance out the entire cup. It tastes like a warm autumn day wrapped up in your favorite thick sweater.

I hope you’ll find comfort in some of our classic fall teas as we transition seasons and head towards the shorter, colder and snowy days of winter.