Cha Thé Tea

Our unique Silken-Tea-Infusers are individually hand crafted, and provide the world's finest method to brew a cup of tea. The open weave of the fabric allows the water to flow freely around the teas, allowing the tea leaves to unfurl and the flavors to mingle in the large open form of the infuser. We use only exquisite whole-leaf teas and rough cut herbs and our unique design allows the subtle flavors of these fine teas to infuse into the water. It's like brewing a pot of tea in your cup!

Unwrap the protective cover and stand the infuser in your cup. Pour boiling water in and exquisite tea starts to brew, the infuser maintains its elegant form, and the upward lifted leaf and cotton stem creates a handle. A feast for all the senses, Tea Forte is quite possibly the finest, most elegant cup of tea of all time.

Important note: Please do not microwave our infusers.

Our Teas: About Our Infusers

While tea does have varietals, similar to wine, all tea comes from the same species of plant Camellia sinensis. The difference between the major tea types (black, oolong, green and white) is in the way the teas are processed after harvesting.

Black teas are fully oxidized, meaning that they are exposed to air for two to four weeks before they are heated and dried to stop oxidation. Oolongs are partially oxidized. Oxidation gives a tea more body and brings out stronger flavors, consequentially, while many of our teas are good with honey, black teas are by far your best choice if you prefer milk and sugar. Black tea should be steeped with boiling water for 3-5 minutes. Oolongs should be steeped a bit less than boiling, also for 3-5 minutes.

Tea Forte’s black currant tea is a full-bodied black tea infused with black currant, and blended with blackberry leaves. The fruity blackberry aroma is irresistible. Delicious with milk and a touch of sugar. Contains caffeine.
Available in: Ribbon Box | Event Box | Loose Tea Canister

Herbal teas are technically called tisanes not teas, as they are not made from the tea plant Camellia sinensis. Still, in accordance with typical modern use, we use tea and tisane somewhat interchangeably with our herbals. Our herbals are made from all natural rough cut flowers and herbs, including many (such as chamomile, hibiscus and ginger) that have been used for taste and health for centuries.

Rooibos (as found in our African Solstice) is a South African plant that is often referred to as “red tea,” though it is also a caffeine-free tisane. Leaves from rooibos, or Aspalathus linearis, are oxidized much like tea. The high antioxidant levels in rooibos approach those of tea, and rooibos tisanes are rapidly gaining popularity in Europe and North America. All of our herbals should steep with boiling water for 3-5 minutes or longer to taste.

A gratifyingly fruity cup with a hint of vanilla. Our African Solstice rooibos is rich in flavor, high in antioxidants and steeps a rewardingly beautiful and fragrant cup. The ultimate in healthful tisanes, this herbal blend has a medium body. Naturally caffeine free. K
Available in: Ribbon Box | Loose Tea Canister

While tea does have varietals, similar to wine, all tea comes from the same species of plant Camellia sinensis. The difference between the major tea types (black, oolong, green and white) is in the way the teas are processed after harvesting.

Green tea undergoes very minimal oxidation, meaning that it is exposed to air for one to two days after harvest. White tea is immediately heat shocked to prevent oxidation, and then dried. The difference is really more of a spectrum than a clear distinction, both kinds of tea taste fresher and lighter than blacks or oolongs. They often have grassy overtones and a clean finish. Greens and whites should be steeped at less than boiling water for 2-4 minutes. We recommend 190°F, but, as with any tea, you can experiment to your own taste.

Green tea leaves hand rolled and styled to protect their precious cargo of aromatic oils. A short steeping will release the sweet aromas and full-bodied flavor of this sought after and healthful tea. High in antioxidants. Contains caffeine. K
Available in: Event Box

Deliciously fragrant mangoes scent every cup of our lightly steamed green tea. A hint of the tropics can be noted in every satisfying sip. Spring grown leaf teas, sweet mango pieces and delicate flower petals, all of these add their magic to this flavorful and aromatic blend. Low in caffeine.