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Black teas may feel invigorating and energizing, despite having the same caffeine content as other teas.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"kilimanjaro-black","title":"Kilimanjaro Black","description":"\u003cp\u003eStart your journey off on the right foot, with this bold black tea from Tanzania.  While the dry leaves bear the aroma of Sichuan peppercorns, the brew is malty and rich, a perfect accompaniment to your next expedition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTanzania is new on the scene of tea production relative to other giants, but they’re making a splash with this entry.  Our Kilimanjaro Black is produced by a woman-owned and operated tea company based in Dar es Salaam, focusing on whole leaf artisanal teas.  Callisto is proud to be one of the first to bring their delightful product to the US.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Callisto Tea House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42318231175265,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/6402\/1345\/files\/18a9a957-4adf6b_6272d4bc922e481dbbf31e871c35e76c_mv2.jpg?v=1769963954"},{"product_id":"peaceful-abiding","title":"Peaceful Abiding","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“She has a pleasant abiding, who dwells in equanimity and mindfulness”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmooth as silk, this Korean black tea blended with wild pear is a surprisingly contemplative experience.  Black tea is normally associated with robust flavors and invigorating energy, but this is an all day black tea for smoothing rough edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHadong county in South Korea has been famous for tea since tea seeds were brought from the Tang Dynasty in China, over 1000 years ago.  The natural environment, where Jirisan Mountain and the Seomjingang river meet, is especially conducive to tea cultivation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut more than just tea is grown in Hadong.  Wild pears, often called Korean Pears or Asian Pears, are also grown here, and their prized aroma and flavor make a transcendent addition to this one of a kind tea.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Callisto Tea House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42318231437409,"sku":"0","price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/6402\/1345\/files\/16136939-4adf6b_e00044ae59da46f3b946df7caf7f866b_mv2.jpg?v=1752796303"},{"product_id":"smokestack-lightning","title":"Smokestack Lightning","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe intense smoke of a campfire… The bark of a good bbq…  The layered flavors of peated whiskey… The warmth of an old vinyl record…   For connoisseurs of any or all of the above, this tea is for you.\u003cbr\u003eTraditionally known as Lapsang Souchong, or Zhengshan Xiaozhong in Mandarin, this ancient black tea is smoked over pine wood to give it a distinctive aroma.  Put on some classic blues and enjoy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Callisto Tea House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42318231601249,"sku":null,"price":17.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/6402\/1345\/files\/c349563b-4adf6b_67d9c8451a8f4b5d805743df4054aeeb_mv2.jpg?v=1752796303"},{"product_id":"ruby-slippers","title":"Ruby Slippers","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere’s no place like home, and this transportive tea will carry you to your comfort zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoses add a flowery cushion to our robust Kilimanjaro Black tea, and extends its inherent sweetness to a long, lingering finish.  As with all Callisto Scented Teas, the tea itself takes center stage, and is not masked by the added flavor notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to the many benefits of camellia leaf tea, vitamin-rich rose petals may be linked to digestive health, reproductive health, and may help relieve anxiety.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Callisto Tea House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42318231765089,"sku":null,"price":17.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/6402\/1345\/files\/811b34af-4adf6b_048b6911f9d24db08a17efcbce7f0a11_mv2.jpg?v=1752796307"},{"product_id":"setting-sun","title":"Setting Sun","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis scented tea is inspired by Shay bil Maramiya - Palestinian sage tea. 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