Hand crafted, small batch teas that bring you the depth and beauty of Tahoe
Fill Your Cup With What Matters
Tahoe’s awe-inspiring beauty shifts your outlook, your perspective, your priorities. It makes you feel more grounded and connected to something bigger, more important. It’s what drew us here. It’s why we stayed.
It’s what we share through our teas.
Each of our organic blends lets you breathe, sense and savor a unique Tahoe experience, a reset that connects you to what matters most.
Steep a few cups, gather friends, let’s go.
Available on the menu and shelves of iconic Tahoe establishments
We skip the tea bag to give you the real experience.
| Loose leaf | Tea bags |
|---|---|
| Loose leafFull, unbroken leaves retain essential oils and flavors | Tea bags“Fannings” or “dust” – broken leftovers after processing |
| Loose leafRoom to unfurl, allowing fuller extraction | Tea bagsConfined in a small bag limiting flavor release |
| Loose leafHigher antioxidant and polyphenol retention | Tea bagsProcessing degrades beneficial compounds |
| Loose leafNo paper, plastic, or nylon materials | Tea bagsPlastic that can shed microplastics |
| Loose leafSlower, more deliberate tea ritual experience | Tea bagsFast and convenient, but it misses the whole idea |
How to Steep
Teaware
Loose-leaf needs somewhere to open up. We’ve tried a lot. These are what we actually use.
Glass Mug & Porcelain Lid
Glass Mug & Porcelain Lid w/ Infuser
Brew a perfect cup, just for you
Stainless Steel Infuser
Brew-in-Mug Tea Infuser with Lid & Stainless Steel Basket
A better brew, every time
More Than Just Tea
Supporting Local Businesses
We love and support our local community. Purchase and sip our teas at local Tahoe shops and cafes. Ask for the Local Fog made with our Tahoe Local.
Responsible Sourcing
Our ingredients are sourced only from certified organic, wild grown, ethically minded partners.
Sustainable
We care deeply about protecting our awe-inspiring places. We ship in FSC-certified, 100% recycled corrugate made in the USA. And because we skip the bag, there is no plastic mesh in your cup and none left behind.
Adored by locals, visitors, and tea lovers everywhere
What our community is saying
“While other teas help you relax and calm your body, Tahoe Teas resets the mind by taking it somewhere vast.”
My family has been coming to Tahoe for generations. Tahoe Teas brings me right back there with my family and friends, taking time to connect with the special people in my life and nature!
Their teas are unique and they’re super fresh and you can tell they’re made by people who really care.
This has completely changed how I view tea, turning each brew into a moment to reconnect. I am now a lifelong fan and look forward to my mornings and evenings with it.
Questions,
answered
The things people ask us most, from brewing to shipping.
Still stuck on something? Email hello@tahoeteas.com or send us a note. A real person in Tahoe City answers.
Is your tea organic?
Yes. Our ingredients are sourced only from certified organic, wild grown, ethically minded partners.
We blend by hand in small batches in Tahoe City, so we know what is in every bag.
How do I brew loose leaf tea?
Start with 1 teaspoon per 8 oz of water. Our fluffier blends (Bliss, Red, Local and Balance) need a little more room, so use 1.5 teaspoons for those.
Water temperature matters more than most people expect. Black wants 203°F, green 180°F, maté and rooibos 208°F, herbal infusions 208°F. Steep black for 4 minutes, green for 3 to 5, maté and rooibos for 5 to 6, herbal for 4 to 5.
If you want it stronger, add more leaf rather than more time. Going past the steep time pulls out tannins and turns the cup bitter. The full brewing guide is here.
Can I steep the same leaves more than once?
Yes, and you should. Most of our teas give you two or three steeps. The second is often softer and sweeter than the first; a malty Kumaon rounds out, a floral oolong gets more complex.
Take the infuser out when your first cup is done, set it aside wet, and re-steep within the hour.
Which of your teas have caffeine?
Five do: Tahoe Black, Tahoe Chai, Tahoe Green, Tahoe Blue and Tahoe Local.
Three are caffeine free: Tahoe Balance, Tahoe Red and Tahoe Bliss. All three are herbal, so there is no caffeine in the leaf to begin with rather than caffeine removed from it.
How much tea is in a bag, and how long will it last me?
Each bag holds 60g, or 2.1 oz.
At a teaspoon a cup that is a good few weeks of daily drinking, and further still if you re-steep the leaves.
How fast do orders ship?
Orders go out within 48 hours of purchase, from Tahoe City.
Shipping is free on orders over $45.
What if something arrives damaged, or I change my mind?
Email hello@tahoeteas.com and we will sort it out. If an order turns up damaged or wrong, tell us as soon as it lands and we will make it right.
For returns you have 30 days from delivery. The item needs to be unused and in its original packaging, and we will send you a return label once the return is approved. Please get in touch before sending anything back.
Where can I buy Tahoe Teas in person?
Our teas are on the shelf and behind the counter at a good number of Tahoe establishments, including Tahoe House, New Moon Natural Foods, Waterman’s Landing, Wolfdale’s and Christy Hill.
What is the packaging made of?
We ship in FSC-certified, 100% recycled corrugate made in the USA.
And because we skip the tea bag, there is no plastic mesh in your cup and none left behind afterwards.
