Since first establishing Bird Song Teas in 2016, we went through an aesthetic revamp, and are now known as Birdy Tea & Trade.
We continue to be committed to sourcing the highest quality loose leaf teas for your enjoyment, and have a delightful variety of green, black, and pu-erh teas, as well as naturally-caffeine-free herbal infusions. We have also added hand-poured, soy wax, pure essential oil candles! Every candle is hand-made by us, and each scent in our current collection was chosen to pair with a matching tea.
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Did you know that all white, green, oolong, black, and pu-erh teas come from the same plant, called Camellia Sinensis? Plants may yield unique flavor profiles by growing in different terroirs (a combination of factors including soil, climate, and sunlight) and different processing techniques (all teas are plucked, withered, and dried, and some have additional heating and oxidizing elements). While these differences create varying flavor profiles, each cup can also give a different caffeine experience.
We tend to enjoy black teas first thing in the morning, often paired with a bit of cream and sweetness, but also enjoy them iced on a sunny weekend afternoon. The caffeine is a great first-thing-in-the-morning boost.
Green teas are our favorite later morning cup. Good for multiple infusions, they give a calm alertness that eases you into the day. Enjoyed without any cream or sugar, they pair nicely with a sweet treat. Our favorite combination is a Japanese Green tea with a square of chocolate. Sooooo good!
Pu-erhs are excellent teas for digestion, and have traditionally been served after a rich or heavy meal. We often enjoy them on a Monday the follows a weekend of guilty pleasure food decisions. Low in caffeine, these teas give a subtle energizing lift after a large meal.
Herbal teas are prepared by infusing herbs, spices, flowers and other plant material in hot water. Oftentimes referred to as “herbal teas” or “herbal tisanes,” these infusions have long been a part of herbal medicine, used for relaxation and digestive support. Today, herbal teas continue to be utilized as self-care tools, and we love that they pair perfectly well with Me Time. (To note, while herbal teas are technically called “tisanes” or “infusions,” we tend to use the word “tea,” as it flows a bit easier in conversation.)
Most herbal teas do not contain caffeine. All items have been labeled as, “No caffeine,” or “Caffeinated.”