Year 1 Favorites
A small group of teas that reflect what Hoboken Tea has become over the past year—simple, well-sourced, and easy to come back to every day.
If you’re not sure where to start, this is a good place.
The Tea Discovery Sampler has a little bit of everything — from energizing black tea blends to light & floral caffeine-free herbal teas.
Our Top Pick
Hoboken Breakfast — our classic black tea blend
Jasmine Pearls — perfectly-scented green tea
Monkey-Picked Oolong — the best tea you didn’t know you needed
Madison Rose Garden — caffeine-free herbal blend of hibiscus & rose
Mile Square Spice — a caffeine-free take on chai
New to loose-leaf tea or looking to explore?
The Tea Discovery Sampler is a curated introduction to five approachable, high-quality teas — designed to help you discover what you love, one cup at a time.
Each sampler includes 20g of each tea (enough for 6–8 cups), with a mix of energizing, calming, floral, and gently complex styles. No prior tea knowledge required. Every tea in this set is easy to brew and approachable in flavor.
Want to try something not in here? You can substitute any one of the teas for something else in our collection. Just leave us a note at checkout!
The Year 1 Collection
Start Here
A full-bodied breakfast blend of black teas from India, China, Kenya, and Sri Lanka — brisk yet smooth, with undertones of malty caramel. Contents: Loose leaf tea.
Tasting Notes: Aroma of toasted grains and caramel. Brisk, full-bodied cup with malty undertones and a slightly sweet finish.
Brewing: 2 tsp | 212 ℉ | 8 oz | 3 - 5 min.
Ingredients: Black Tea. Contains caffeine.
Note that all of our teas are sold as loose leaf. If you need sachets (tea bags) or infusers, see our add-on items below.
Morning Ritual
A bold berry-citrus blend of organic hibiscus, chamomile, orange peel, and ginger, hand-blended in Hoboken, NJ — delicious hot or iced. Contents: Loose leaf tea.
Tasting Notes: Bold, tart red berries and citrus, soft herbal sweetness and a warm touch of ginger.
Brewing: 1.5 tsp | 212 ℉ | 8 oz | 3 - 5 min.
Ingredients: Hibiscus Flowers, Chamomile Flowers, Orange Peel, Ginger Root. 100% Organic. Naturally caffeine-free.
Note that all of our teas are sold as loose leaf. If you need sachets (tea bags) or infusers, see our add-on items below.
Evening Wind-Down
A fresh and lively blend of Chinese green tea and lemon verbena with a mild citrus aroma and light grassiness. Contents: Loose leaf tea.
Tasting Notes: Mild lemony citrus with a hint of menthol. The green tea lends a light grassiness without bitterness.
Brewing: 2 tsp | 194 ℉ | 8 oz | 3 - 5 min.
Ingredients: Organic green tea, organic lemon verbena leaf. Contains caffeine.
Note that all of our teas are sold as loose leaf. If you need sachets (tea bags) or infusers, see our add-on items below.
Light & Refreshing
A fruity and floral herbal blend of chamomile, hibiscus, rose petals, and lemongrass, made with 100% organic ingredients. Contents: Loose leaf tea.
Tasting Notes: Delicate rose aromatics and deep blackberry flavor with a hint of sweet corn and hay.
Brewing: 1 Tbsp | 212 ℉ | 8 oz | 3 - 5 min.
Ingredients: Chamomile Flowers, Hibiscus Flowers, Rose Petals, Rosehips, Lemongrass. 100% Organic. Naturally caffeine-free.
Note that all of our teas are sold as loose leaf. If you need sachets (tea bags) or infusers, see our add-on items below.
Floral & Soft
Slow, Quiet Moments
A flavorful, affordable organic white tea from China with stone fruit flavors and a smooth, clean finish — an excellent everyday tea. Contents: Loose leaf tea.
Tasting Notes: Stone fruit with herbaceous and floral notes and a smooth, clean finish.
Brewing: 1.5 Tbsp | 185 ℉ | 8 oz | 3 - 4 min.
Ingredients: Organic White Tea. Contains caffeine.
Note that all of our teas are sold as loose leaf. If you need sachets (tea bags) or infusers, see our add-on items below.