What We're Steeping This Autumn
Spice, smoke, roasted notes and something caffeine-free for the evenings. The teas we are reaching for as the leaves turn.
Autumn is the season tea was made for. The air turns crisp, the light goes golden and suddenly a warm mug feels like a basic need. These are the autumn teas we're reaching for right now, from spice to smoke to something gentle for the evening.
Pumpkin Harvest Chai
Black tea, warming spices and real pieces of organic Washington pumpkin. Pumpkin Harvest Chai from Beach House Teas is our answer to the seasonal latte, no drive-through required. Simmer it with milk and a spoonful of maple syrup.
Fireside
A bold, spicy black tea blend with chili, ginger, cinnamon, cardamom and clove. Fireside starts with a gentle kick and builds into a slow warmth. It's great on its own or with a splash of milk.
Olympic Woodsman
Smoky lapsang souchong meets kukicha twig tea, nettle, jasmine and cedar tips. Olympic Woodsman smells like a campfire under tall trees. It's made for walk-in-the-woods days, muddy boots optional.
Golden Pu-erh
When the evenings draw in, earthy pu-erh just feels right. Golden Pu-erh is smooth and deep, with a dark, woody sweetness. New to pu-erh? Our beginner's guide walks you through brewing it.
Hojicha
Roasted Japanese green tea with a nutty, toasty flavor and a gentle body. Teappo Hojicha makes a cozy afternoon cup, and it gets along famously with apples and pastry.
Psychocandy (caffeine-free)
For the last cup of the day, August Uncommon's Psychocandy brings roasted pumpkin and caramel notes on a rooibos base, with no caffeine at all.
An autumn tea ritual
- Brew a pot instead of a cup and keep it warm on the stove or under a cozy.
- Drop a cinnamon stick or a strip of orange peel into black tea or chai.
- Pair your tea with something seasonal: apple slices, gingerbread or a sharp cheddar. (Yes, cheddar. Trust us.)
Looking for more? Browse our chai collection, Herbal & Caffeine-free teas or Pacific Northwest blends.
Quick answers
What is the best tea for autumn?
Spiced chai, smoky lapsang, roasted hojicha and earthy pu-erh all suit cooler weather. Rooibos blends are a cozy caffeine-free pick.
Is there a pumpkin spice tea without coffee?
Yes. Pumpkin Harvest Chai and Psychocandy both bring pumpkin flavor to tea, and Psychocandy is caffeine-free.
