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Freeds Teas

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View a complete list of our loose teas.

Black teas
Fully oxidized after picking, black teas have a strong, full flavor and body. Optimal brewing temperature is 205° and the liquor is best enjoyed when steeped between 3 and 5 minutes. Brewing beyond five minutes will cause the flavor tannins to become sharp in the cup.

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Green teas
With so many wonderful benefits of green tea, it's no wonder they've become so popular. Not only do they have a light and delicate flavor, but the presence of antioxidants makes it a healthful beverage. Green tea is best brewed at 170° and steeped approximately 3 minutes.

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China white tea

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Oolong teas
Oolong teas, which are semi oxidized after plucking, have a unique liquor and flavor reminiscent of black tea, but without the prominent tannic overtones. The balance between the flavor and body is somewhat fuller and more defined than green teas. Best brewed at between 180° and 200° and steeped between 3 and 4 minutes.

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Scented teas
Essential oils, botanicals and essences are added to these teas to bring about a balance of flavor and aroma. The base tea is either a black tea or a semi-oxidized tea.

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Blends
As tea blenders for over 100 years, we're proud of our custom offerings. Our goal is to create a cup that offers balanced elements that cannot be experienced with straight garden teas. Many of our blends stand up nicely to the addition of milk or sweeteners. We are also happy to make recommendations and custom blend for you.

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Organic teas
Each of our organic teas are certified to be free of herbicides, pesticides and growth stimulants in an environmentally sustaining environment.

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Decaffeinated/CO2 teas
We offer only CO2(Carbon Dioxide) decaffeinated teas which are safer and still rich in mineral polyphenols and flavor.

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Flavored black teas
We start with superior quality black tea and add delightful fruits, essences and flavorings.

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Flavored green teas
We add wonderful flavors, fruits and essences to our Sencha tea.

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Fruit tisanes & herbal infusions
Though not a "true" tea (they are not from the camellia sinesis plant), our tisanes and herbal infusions are made from various fruits, spices, dried flowers and other natural herbs. Best brewed at 200° for 4 to 6 minutes.

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