At Nicholas Coffee & Tea, we love tea
leaves just as much as we do coffee beans
Tea is a great alternative for those who don’t drink coffee—we know you’re out there-and a wonderful addition to the pantry for those of us who do. Yes, you can be a coffee person and a tea person. We know because we are!
If you’re not a tea fan-yet!—allow us to change your mind. We’ve got over 100 brews to choose from, and there’s something special about each of them. And if you’re in the Pittsburgh area, stop by the shop and try a cup before you decide which tea will become your in-house favorite.
The right tea can make you feel
cozy and comfortable
We see you, Sweet Dreams Are Made of Tea, a Nicholas Coffee & Tea Co. original.
Or, it can give you a burst of energy-Hello, Lapsang Souchong!
Full of antioxidants, black, green, white, and herbal teas have also been proven to be good for your health, with studies showing:
White Teas-may help ward off cancer
Rooibos and Green Teas-lower cholesterol
Black Teas-support healthy immune function
Oolong Teas-help prevent cognitive diseases and decrease diabetes risk
Not sure which one to pick?
Choose a Category
The majority of our teas fall into the varieties below. But with 100 teas in stock, we’ve also got rare finds like white tea and oolong.
Black Teas
From classic Earl Gray to intense Kambaa from Africa, our top-quality black teas are second to none. They’re also full of polyphenols and can help boost your focus and your heart health.
Green Teas
Whether your palate runs to smoky gunpowder, floral jasmine, or straight-up organic green,
our catechin-rich looseleaf green teas may reduce your risk of heart disease and cancer. And they taste so good!
Herbal Teas
Our herbal teas and fruit infusions pack a taste punch without the caffeine kick. Soothing and full of nature’s medicine, these can be sipped all day long and into the night, whether hot or iced.
Boxed Teas
We carry five different brands of premium prepared teas in easy-to-use, single-serve bags. From boxed Stash to tins of Harney & Sons, they’re all packed up and ready to gift-to yourself or others.
Pick in Person
If you’re in the Pittsburgh area, stop by our shop in historic Market Square to try our looseleaf teas for yourself. Come in, consult with one of our tea experts, and pick a variety that sounds good to you. Order a cup and see what you think. If you love it, pick up a bag to take home! If you still haven’t found the variety that fits you to a tea, try another!
Feeling daring?
Let us suggest some of our favorites of each tea type!
Black
Margaret’s Hope is a home-run recommendation when someone asks for Darjeeeling. Feeling like a flavor? Orange Spice is warm and bright.
Green
Cucumber Melon is summer in a glass; Japanese Sencha is a rich, gorgeous green tea for any season. For a fragrant, tasty treat, try Magnolia Oolong, somewhere between a green and a black.
Herbal
Peach Ice Cream. Strawberry Kiwi. Our herbal teas taste so delightful and decadent, you almost forget how healthy they are.
Boxed
From herbal (try Bigelow
Steep Organic Rooibos Hibiscus) to black (may we suggest Ahmad English afternoon?), we’ve got boxed teabags ready for you to drop into a mug.