Five Teas to Try This Fall

As cooler weather slips back in to daily life, warm cups of tea become a perfect accessory for chilled fingers. These five teas are sure to liven up any autumn routine, be it at your workdesk, your first class of the day, or your evening rest. (Not sponsored.)

A gray mug on a book with an orange-colored spine; a mostly empty candle burns to the right, reflecting against the mug and a window pane.

Harney & Sons Hot Cinnamon Spice—$10 for 20 sachets

As the name implies, Hot Cinnamon Spice will warm you from the inside out with its lively blend of black tea, warm cinnamon, and bright orange, creating a tapestry of sweet spiciness. With such heartening flavor packed into its pyramid sachets, it’s sure to be a favorite, even among those who don’t ordinarily take tea. 10/10 

Bulk Herb Store Creamy Pumpkin Pie–$10 for 4 oz. loose leaf

This is a mild rooibos tea with an autumn-y suggestion of apples (even though there aren’t any apples or apple flavoring in it). 6/10

The Republic of Tea Cardamon Cinnamon—$13 for 50 teabags

A relaxing yet subtly invigorating herbal, Cardamon Cinnamon makes for a tea of cool spiciness, perfect for early evenings at home with a good board game. The bags from The Republic of Tea are round and tagless, and though they contain a decent amount of tea, in our opinion, doubling them produces a better brew. 9/10

Harney & Sons Scottish Morn–$8 for 4 oz. loose leaf

This stuff can stand shoulder-to-shoulder with a good cup of coffee, with an added dash of dignity. Scottish Morn tastes “fresh” somehow, clean and strong with no bitterness. It is especially enjoyable with one International Delight singles French Vanilla creamer. 10/10

Tazo Pumpkin Spice Chai~$3-$4 for 20 teabags

A good autumn option for those who enjoy chai, this affordable tea has a traditional base layer of black tea and spices, overlaid with subtle pumpkin nuttiness. The touches of ginger and licorice are noticeable, lending a nostalgic impression of an old-fashioned general store with candy at the counter. 7/10

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