Chapters Tea & Co. has been my go-to tea vendor for quite a while now — partly because I love supporting small businesses, partly for the book-inspired blends, but mostly because it's just so dang good. Chapters has rolled out five new teas this spring. Well, four and an Anne of Green Gables rebrand of their English breakfast blend, which remains excellent.
Naturally, I'm on deck to try their latest blends. Three have already been tied to classic literary works, while the fourth is a blend being floated in hopes of being fully branded later on.
Remember, you can grab all of these (and lots more!) from the Chapters website. There's a spring sale on now, but you can use my code KARA15 for 15% off the catalogue any time of year!
Secrets in the Garden: Green tea with watermelon and Lime
I trust Chapters to deliver great blends, but I'll admit I was a little wary of this one. This fruity blend is inspired by The Secret Garden, and is a green tea with watermelon and lime flavors. I've had amazing watermelon green teas in the past, but lime is very much hit-or-miss for me.
The good news is, this is a nice one, even if you're not big on lime. The flavors come together in a really nice and balanced way, and it's especially nice iced.
Get this if: You're looking for a unique iced tea for the summer
March Home in Bloom: White tea with vanilla, fruit, and flowers
This is Chapters' second Little Women inspired blend (At the Waterfront being their first). White teas are tough, in my experience, since steeping too long can throw off the taste. However, this is a resilient one, so you can enjoy it even if you steep it a little too long.
The vanilla and floral flavor profile reminds me a bit of a lighter version of A Date with Mr. Darcy, my perennial favorite from Chapters. I know not everyone is a bergamot enjoyer, and this one definitely hits the high notes of the other without the strong citrus.
Get this if: You're a fan of tea but like lighter flavors
The Dragon's Flame: Black tea with sweet and spicy cinnamon
This one is rather fun, because I recall the art being run by the ambassadors as a blend was being dreamed up! The theme is fairy tales and Arthurian legends, and the result is a sweet and spicy cinnamon tea.
Of the four, I think this will be the most "your mileage may vary" tea. It reminds me of cinnamon candy, which I personally enjoy, but I'm aware not everyone does. If you enjoy that cinnamon candy taste, you will love this. If that's not your jam, this might not be your jam. (In which case Gingerbread Bookshop might be!)
Get this if: You're missing those cozy fall blends
Letters of Lavender: Earl Grey with lavender
Art and branding are in progress for this new blend, but Chapters are going ahead and floating it in the meantime. And maybe I'm biased as an Earl Grey enjoyer, but this is the stand-out of the new spring batch.
This tea blends the strong bergamot you know and love from Chapters with lavender and cornflower, and it smells sensational. It's perfect for making a London Fog. And while I haven't tried it iced, I imagine it would be great for a cool spring drink. This is one I really hope stays in the catalogue.
Get this if: You are a fiend for Earl Grey
Remember to check out the full catalogue for more book-inspired blends, including gift bundles and limited-edition seasonal blends.
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