MILWAUKEE––Rishi Tea has 12 new loose leaf tea blends, including six botanical blends, three chai teas, two green teas and an oolong. The six functional wellness blends are naturally caffeine-free and certified organic. These blends include Bergamot Sage, Hibiscus Berry, Red Ginseng Recharge, Serene Dream, Turmeric Ginger and White Ginseng Detox.
Chocolate Maté Chai, Green Tea Chai and Vanilla Mint Chai draw upon exotic and inspired ingredients designed for slow-brewing or infusing like tea. Hot Rod Green Tea and Raspberry Green Tea fuse superfruits and naturally energizing herbs with green tea for a natural mood boosting and uplifting beverage. Finally, the new Coconut Oolong blends Bao Zhong oolong with coconut for a smooth tea.
"Our thought process comes from the kitchen, not the lab," said Joshua Kaiser, Rishi Tea founder. "We're making innovative and interesting teas that represent different cultures and traditions. We look to ancient techniques to balance all aspects of the tea blend from energy and flavor to aroma and mouth-feel."
All potential tea ingredients undergo an evaluation process. Numerous herbs and fruits from various origins are tasted multiple times to determine the best ingredient for each blend, using organic certified ingredients and essential oils whenever possible. These thorough and precise measures result in well-balanced blends with nuance and depth.