Tony Tellin, a name you may not know, though if you’ve ever raised a cup of tea to your lips here in Portland over the past 17 years, there’s a good chance he had something to do with. Over a decade under the tutelage of Steven Smith, Tony, now working in tiny lots, selects and blends teas, for his own label, A. Tellin Tea Co.  We think they’re really outstanding.

• Chaiwala

• Spiced black tea season 2020

• Notes: Sweet, spice, dry, indulgent

• Ingredients: Black tea, ginger, cassia, cherry bark, clove, star anise, vanilla

75g package