Wuyi Mountain Black Tea

Need some early morning motivation? These tea leaves grow at an elevation of over 4000 feet, on top of the Wuyi Mountains in China. They are then smoke-dried over pinewood fires, resulting in a smoky flavor with notes of chocolate and roasted chestnut. The high caffeine content is enough to make you feel like you can pick the leaves yourself, and provides a full-bodied taste and lingering sweetness.

Silver Needle Tea Co. collects tea in each of the major four categories: White, Green. Oolong, and Black. The teas are harvested from the plateaus of China, Taiwan, and Japan, where geography, geology, and climate determine the quality of leaf. Named after an ancient, rare tea needle, this New York City-based company offers purity, history, and powerful flavor with every sip.