Every tea has a tale, and these are particularly wondrous. Let each blend transport you across the globe to discover the sights and spill the stories of legendary landmarks. Take a sip of English Breakfast, while marveling at the mystery of Stonehenge. Brew a cup of New York Breakfast and hear the tales of Brooklyn Bridge. Or taste the luck of Packs A Peach, upon legendary Kunlun Mountain.
Featured blends
New York Breakfast
- Brooklyn Bridge: On May 17 1884, New Yorkers were rubbing their eyes in disbelief as 21 elephants were marched across the Brooklyn Bridge. The outlandish spectacle was used to prove the bridge’s strength, convincing locals who were uneased by a bridge of its size.
Melbourne Breakfast
- Flinders St Station: Not just a landmark, Flinders St Station in Melbourne is steeped in local lore. Above the station an abandoned ballroom lies empty. Some commuters say if you listen carefully, you can still hear the footsteps of ghosts dancing above you.
English Breakfast
- Stonehenge: A pre-historic structure shrouded in mystery; Stonehenge has inspired countless tales about its origins. One of the most captivating claims Merlin, the wizard from Arthurian lore, built it as part of a grand magical ritual.
Packs A Peach
- Kunlun Mountain: In Chinese mythology, the Queen Mother of the West, Xiwangmu, served magical peaches from her garden on Kunlun Mountain. These peaches were said to bestow immortality upon those fortunate enough to eat them.
Christmas Breakfast
- The North Pole: A place of enchantment where the spirit of Christmas thrives, but the sky above is just as full of wonder. Look directly up from the North Pole and see Polaris, the North Star. A guiding light that has captivated explorers and dreamers for centuries, this celestial phenomenon is a unique feature of the northern sky.
Gorgeous Geisha
- Mount Fuji: The highest mountain in Japan, Mount Fuji has long inspired art and stories. In The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter, Princess Kaguya returns to the moon after giving the Emperor an elixir of immortality. Heartbroken, he burns the elixir on Mount Fuji, the mountain closest to the moon.
China Jasmine
- The Great Wall of China: The Great Wall stands as a symbol of strength and endurance, but its history is also marked by legend. One of the most famous tales is that of Meng Jiangnü, a woman whose tears for her lost husband were so powerful, they caused a section of the Wall to collapse.
The Quiet Mind
- Borobudur Temple: Borobudur Temple is a marvel of architecture, aligning perfectly with the surrounding landscape and the stars. The temple’s intricate pathways are said to represent the journey towards enlightenment, with hidden meanings waiting to be discovered.
French Earl Grey
- Notre Dame: Notre Dame is a grand example of French Gothic architecture, and its famous gargoyles are steeped in legend, evoking a sense of mystery and enchantment. Some say these stone sentinels come to life at night, watching over Paris and protecting the cathedral from harm.
Dimensions: 30cm x 5cm x 30cm