DRAG KING HISTORY – Tea Taster Box
We are Steeped in History!
Limited Edition: Available Now Through March 31st in Celebration of Women’s History Month
10 Amazingly Different 1/4oz Teas, each inspired by a Drag King.
A portion of every Tea Taster box goes towards raising funds for DragKingHistory.com
Please look up the performers listed below which we paired with each tea included in your box.
Tang Dynasty 618-907 A.C.E)
Golden Emperor
Keeping the long forgotten Mineral Springs tea garden alive in the hearts and lives of people! The tea is a superior outcome of the manmade and natural wonders! Cultivated and harvested in the Lebong area. The tea has mixed notes of sweet and spicy, which works as an instant mood lifter! The best thing about this oolong tea is that its leaves are left whole, to give out the authentic aroma and beautiful taste of the tea! Whether a tea lover or not, it is indeed a pleasure to have a cup of this delicacy! Ingredients: Oolong Tea.
Vesta Tilley (1869 – 1920)
English Breakfast Black Tea
A richer, more complex version of a traditional English Breakfast, we’ve blended Indian, Chinese and Ceylon Black Teas to produce an outstanding aromatic and full flavored Breakfast tea that can stand alone or be served in the traditional English manner with milk and sugar.
Gowongo Mohawk (1889 – 1910)
Yaupon Tea
Yaupon was used by 1st Nations People for traditional medicine, sacred ceremonies, friendship rituals and as a stimulating tea like beverage. It was the only indigenous source of caffeine in North America. Contains health supporting antioxidants and compounds like theobromine and theophylline. It is naturally sweet and never bitter. It is a healthy caffeine alternative without the jitters and stimulating without the crash. Ingredients: Yaupon Leaves.
Gladys Bentley (1923 – 1952)
The Chocolate Beauty Black Tea
Rich Chocolate & fragrant Peppermint are blended with a robust Black Tea to offer a delicate and fragrant cup of black tea with distinctly exquisite peppermint and Chocolate notes that linger on the palate. Beautiful and bold black tea is expertly blended with having you recall the taste of a nostalgic box of cookies. It’s also an irresistible midday or after-dinner tea. Ingredients: Pu-Erh Tea, Coco Nibs & Peppermint.
Blackie Dennis (1935 – 1950s)
Garden Gold Black Tea
We have incorporated a dark heavy roasted Darjeeling Black Tea to compliment the spicy flavor of the Cardamom. The bold flavors are tamed down with the refreshing Madagascar Vanilla Bean and floral notes from the Lavender. Ingredients: Black Tea, Cardamom, Madagascar Vanilla Bean, & Lavender.
Fudgie Frottage (1995-Present)
Wake the F*ck Up Tea
Strong robust, bold, the kick you need to start the day off right. It’s a blend medley of bitter, sweet, spicy, & earthy all rolled into one powerful cup of black tea. The complex flavors will have your tongue dancing in the mouth as it seeks out the array of flavors within. Ingredients: Black Tea, Tulsi, Hawthorn Leaf, Hawthorn Berries, Orange Peel, Lemongrass, Rose Hips, Nettle Leaf, Anise Seeds, & Ceylon Cinnamon.
Mo B. Dick (1995 – Present)
Milky Oolong Tea
is made by premium organic high mountain Oolong tea base. It is exquisitely processed into the dragonfly head shape. And the tea is scented by edible milky essence, which is the same as those in the cakes and cookies. The Milky flavor is a perfect combination with the green oolong flavor. The taste of the tea is full-bodied smooth, and gives mellow aftertaste. The flavor of the tightly rolled leaves is smooth with light, orchid notes. They have the alluring fragrance of sweet cream and pineapple. The milky aroma mixed with fresh, clean stone-fruit aromas is very soothing to the soul.
Wang Newton (2004-Present)
Stress Relief Tea
This is the optimum wellness blend to combat stress, anxiety, & promote relaxation. This caffeine free herbal wellness blend not only aids in calming you mentally and emotionally, but also releases the physical stress and inflammation built up in your body. The herbs are cherished for the natural anti-anxiety, anti-depressant properties, anti-inflammatory characteristic, mild sedative, & as well as stomach/digestive stress benefits. This infusion is excellent for battling anxious thoughts, mild depression and insomnia. Ingredients: Holy Basil, Chamomile, Lemon Balm, Eleuthero Root, & Lavender
Tenderoni (2016 – Present)
Mistress Grey Tea
This is such a naughty yet nice tea that helps whip you up to rise above mental fog. You will be hit with citrus tones of lemongrass and bergamot. No need to bow-down and subject yourself to gloom, this tea will order you up off your knees. The spicy notes tasted come from the cloves rich aromatic tones. Tamed down with rose and Madagascar Vanilla Bean, creating a lovely comforting accent bound together in the cup. Curious to try? With your consent: Let your mind perk up and allow for deep satisfaction to wash over you as you smell and sip this tea. This tea is so much about teasing your senses. Ingredients: Black Tea, Lemongrass, Rose, Vanilla Bean, Cloves, & Bergamot.
King Molasses (2018 – Present)
Woodsman Tea
The base to this black tea blend is Lapsang Souchong, which is a pine smoked dark roasted tea with a very distinctive smokey smell and taste. The use of Kukicha twig tames some of the smoke notes with malty caramel tones. With the addition of Western Cedar tips round out the smells as if walking through the woodlands. Ingredients: Lapsang Souchong Black Tea, Kukicha Twig Green Tea, Nettle Leaf, Jasmine, & Cedar Tips