As COVID-19 swept the nation in early spring, everyone—including Lake Missoula Tea Company—battened down the hatches and turned inward. With inward focus often comes clarity. We chose to focus our energy on improving some of our time-honored recipes. Our blending team worked hard at work tasting, trying, more trying, and more tasting, until they zeroed in on the good stuff. We wanted to intensify some of our delicious flavors, while remaining true to the original tea blend. Imagine amping up the contrast and vibrancy in your favorite photo. These improved blends suddenly had a pop to them, seeming to leap out of our cups and dance in our mouths!

Black Blends

We started with one of our favorite blends, Sunshine Daydream, and added more true peach flavor. Although it retains its sparkling ginger notes, it tastes warmer and fruitier. For those not in the know, this is—and will remain—our premier ginger–peach tea.

Then we worked on Raspberry Patch, another black blend, which now tastes creamier, more berry-like and smooth (unlike a prickly berry patch, actually…) This tea will become a go-to for berry black tea fans!

Mango Love Not War came third on our list. We wanted this tea to feel like love, so we adjusted it to have more mango presence, which warms your mouth while creating that tinge of happiness. We also added an undertone of passionfruit for its fun aroma and tart taste. Make sure to try this blend if you LOVE mango!

Other Favorites

Along with these black blend improvements, we amped up Apricot Green and Para Sara Peach, two LMTC green tea blends. We changed the base green tea for a more well-rounded feel, and also increased their flavors. Both blends now taste full-bodied and aromatic, while still evoking the blends we knew and loved. Because they are so crisp and flavorful, these blends make perfect chilled tea options. Apricot Green and Para Sara Peach will make your summer a true delight!

On the botanical side, we reworked Sassy Citrus & Spice, a caffeine-free blend with bold cinnamon, citrus, and hibiscus notes. We added some “Sassy” to the blend. We think you’ll enjoy this refreshing tongue tantalizer.

This period reminds us that, while we improved these teas, the process continues. We plan to revisit all of our blends and ensure we’re producing the best tasting tea for you. As our understanding and experience grow, so will the repertoire of flavors we offer you.

All these blends are made in Montana tea blends.