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
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Bold, Classic Black Tea Blend
Start your morning off Jersey Strong with this full-bodied breakfast blend. Black teas from India, China, Kenya, and Sri Lanka combine in a brisk yet smooth cup with undertones of malty caramel. Strong enough to drink with milk and sugar or lemon, but equally delicious on its own.
80 grams makes about 25 cups of tea. The sample (10 g) makes about 3 cups.
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.
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Morning Ritual
Bright, Uplifting Organic Herbal Tea
Sunrise on the Hudson is an organic loose-leaf herbal tea crafted with hibiscus, chamomile, orange peel, and ginger—hand-blended in Hoboken, NJ. With its bold berry-citrus flavor and naturally caffeine-free profile, it’s the perfect anytime tea whether you prefer a warm, cozy mug or a refreshing iced infusion.
80 grams makes about 35 cups of tea. The sample (10 g) makes about 4 cups.
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.
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Evening Wind-Down
A Light, Citrusy Green Tea for Everyday Calm
A fresh and lively blend of Chinese green tea and lemon verbena. The grassy, citrusy aroma of this tea will have you thinking about strolling down Hoboken’s tree-lined Garden Street on a sunny spring day.
80 grams makes about 35 cups of tea. The sample (10 g) makes about 4 cups.
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.
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Light & Refreshing
A Rejuvenating Floral Herbal Retreat
Take time to stop and smell the roses with this fruity and floral herbal blend. Perfect for winding down at the end of a busy day or any time you want to find a moment of calm.
80 grams makes about 35 cups of tea. The sample (10 g) makes about 4 cups.
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.
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Floral & Soft
Slow, Quiet Moments
A Full-Flavored White Tea for Everyday Rituals
This organic white tea from China makes an excellent every day tea that is full of flavor and stands up well even with spicy foods. Unlike more delicate white teas, our Spring White is made with more mature leaves and stems, making it both more robust and affordable. Perfect as a thirst quencher after a heavy meal, it also makes a delicious cold brew 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.
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