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Treason's Cup

Treason's Cup


A bold and unapologetic blend, steeped in rebellion and rich with the fiery warmth of South Indian masala spices. Robust black tea forms the foundation, while ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, clove, nutmeg, and pepper ignite the senses with every sip. Perfectly smooth yet daringly spiced, this chai is best enjoyed with milk and sugar—though never without a cause.


Primary Characteristics
Variety:
Chai
Dry Aroma:
Sweet spice
Notes:
Full bodied tea enhances South Indian masala spices. The finish has cardamom notes peeking out from lively ginger. Superb with milk and sugar.
Infusion:
Bright and coppery with gold highlights
Serve Style:
Hot

This tea meets Vegetarian, Vegan, and Kosher guidelines.


A Full Description, Signature Characteristics, Preparation & Serving, Specifications & Analysis, Nutrition Declaration, and Allergen Declaration can be found below.
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Full Description

Treason’s Cup is a tea for those who dare to challenge the status quo—bold, fiery, and unwavering. Inspired by the defiant spirit of revolution, this rich and spiced chai is built on a foundation of strong black tea, delivering a deep, full-bodied brew that stands its ground.

Each sip is an uprising of ginger, cinnamon, and cardamom, striking the palate with invigorating warmth, while clove, nutmeg, and a blend of black and white pepper add layers of complexity and fire. The finish is smooth yet daringly spiced, leaving behind a lingering heat that reminds you—resistance has never tasted so good.

Best enjoyed steeped strong, with milk and sugar, this is a chai that refuses to be ignored. Whether you’re fueling late-night debates, planning your next act of defiance, or simply savoring the taste of rebellion, Treason’s Cup is your steadfast companion in the fight for a better world.

Drink boldly. Defy expectations. Brew the revolution.

Signature Characteristics

Discover the full story behind your brew. From origin and ingredients to antioxidant and caffeine levels, explore the details that make each cup uniquely crafted for your taste and values.

Grade(s):
BOP (Broken Orange Pekoe) / BP1 (Broken Pekoe #1)
Antioxidant Level:
High
Caffeine Level:
Medium
Crafting:
CTC (Cut, Torn and Curled)
Origin(s):
India / Kenya / Thailand
Ingredients:
Black tea, Ginger, Cinnamon, Cardamom, Black + White pepper, Clove, Nutmeg.
Dry Appearance:
Dried black tea leaves with some ginger and cinnamon pieces, and broken spices

Preparation & Serving

This document provides some quick basics as well as detailed brewing and preparation guidelines, including recommended measurements, steeping times for different strengths, and serving sizes.

Basics


Ideal Brewing Temperature: 212ºF

Recommended Brew Time: 5-10 min


Accompaniments


Milk: YES

Sugar: YES

Honey: OK

Lemon: NO

Mint: NO


Detailed Brewing


Vessel Size
Amount
Mild
Medium
Strong
Vessel Size
8oz (237ml)
Amount
1 Heaping scoop of "Patriot's Tea Spoon"
Mild
2-3 min
Medium
4-5 min
Strong
6-7 min
Vessel Size
10oz (296ml)
Amount
1 Heaping scoop of "Patriot's Tea Spoon"
Mild
2-3 min
Medium
4-5 min
Strong
6-7 min
Vessel Size
12oz (355ml)
Amount
1.5 Heaping scoops of "Patriot's Tea Spoon"
Mild
2-3 min
Medium
4-5 min
Strong
6-7 min
Vessel Size
18oz (532ml)
Amount
2 Heaping scoops of "Patriot's Tea Spoon"
Mild
2-3 min
Medium
4-5 min
Strong
6-7 min
Vessel Size
36oz (1064ml)
Amount
1 Heaping scoop of "Patriot's Scoop"
Mild
2-3 min
Medium
4-5 min
Strong
6-7 min
Vessel Size
48oz (1419ml)
Amount
2 Heaping scoops of "Patriot's Scoop"
Mild
2-3 min
Medium
4-5 min
Strong
6-7 min

Antioxidant Benefit: Whether you choose tea (or freedom) for its antioxidant benefits, consider using more tea leaves and brewing your favorites longer to maximize its natural power. Remember, good things take time—and a little extra steeping is worth the reward.

Food Safety Advisory: We’ve gone to great lengths to ensure you’re getting the cleanest, best-tasting, and most carefully sourced teas available. But even the finest tea deserves quality water. For both flavor and safety, we strongly recommend using filtered or freshly drawn cold water, brought to a rolling boil, when brewing any tea. Today’s water quality isn’t always something you can trust (Flint, Michigan cough cough). Don’t risk it—boil any water that seems questionable. Doing so will eliminate harmful elements like bacteria, parasites, and viruses, reducing the chance of water-borne illnesses. After all, clean water means a cleaner revolution in every cup.

Oh, and last but not least...

"Conquer the art of preparation, and each cup becomes a revolution—bold, deliberate, and steeped in defiance."
— Some rebellious old tea lover, probably...

Specifications & Analysis

This document provides detailed insights into the quality and safety of our teas. Containing microbiological standards and food safety compliance, this section ensures complete transparency and trust in every cup you brew."

Method of Manufacture


Raw material is received, tested, and tasted against the standard in accordance to FSSC 2200, FSMA, and SFCR food safety protocols. A retention sample is drawn and kept for fifteen years. The raw material is vacuum packed before storage. When ready to blend, the vacuum packed materials are emptied into a stainless steel blender, mixed with organic compliant flavors if applicable, and sampled for an organoleptic test and further analysis. Vacuum packed before distribution.

Food Safety Prosedures & Audits


This product meets or exceeds international food safety compliance standards, including microbiological activity, heavy metals, and pesticide MRLs for the European Union, Japan, Canada, USA, and other major tea-importing countries. It adheres to rigorous standards with regular audits for certifications such as FSSC 2200, Kosher, Vegan, Organic, and food safety protocols established by leading regulatory bodies.

Classification:
Foodstuff of common consumption
Fumigation:
This product has not been fumigated.
Storage Conditions:
Store in a cool, dry, dark place between 59ºF & 86ºF.
Radiation:
This product and its raw materials have not been treated with ultraviolet or ionized rays. The tea is not irradiated in any form.
Quality Requirements:
Foreign Matters: Max. 2% other plants and non plant material. Free from living insects and from visible mold growth. Absent of hazardous foreign matters.
Assessment/Assurance:
All ingredients are traditionally used in tea, fruit or herbal blends, and/or food.
GMO Declaration:
According to our knowledge and the statements of our suppliers we can confirm that the product does not contain GMOs
Compliance Declaration:
The product conforms to the legal requirements of the USFDA (USA), CFIA (Canada), and EFSA (EU).

Microbiological Parameters

Measurements based on the number of viable microorganisms, expressed as colony-forming units per gram (cfu/g).

Type
Method
Count
Type
Aerobic Microbial Count
Method
MFHPB-18
Count
< 1e7
Type
Mold
Method
MFHPB-22
Count
< 1e5
Type
Yeast
Method
MFHPB-22
Count
< 1e5
Type
E. Coli
Method
MFHPB-34
Count
< 10
Type
Salmonella
Method
MFHPB-20
Count
ND
Water Activity Measurement
Water activity predicts safety and stability with respect to microbial growth, chemical and biochemical reaction rates, and physical properties. The product should have a water activity measurement of < 0.60aw for there to be no microbial proliferation.
Boston Harbor Tea Works ensures that all our tea products are crafted to meet high standards of quality and safety for human consumption when properly prepared.

Nutrition Declaration

This document provides the essential nutritional details, breaking down the facts that power every rebellious cup.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size about 1.5 tsp (4g) per 8oz (236ml) of water

Calories 0.0
Amount % Daily Value*
Fat 0.0g 0.0%
Saturated 0.0g 0.0%
Trans 0.0g
Cholesterol 0.0mg 0.0%
Sodium 0.0mg 0.0%
Carbohydrates 0.0g 0.0%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g 0.0%
Sugars 0g 0%
Protein 0.0g 0.0%
Vitamin A 0.0mcg RAE 0.0%
Vitamin C 0.0mg 0.0%
Calcium 0.0mg 0.0%
Iron 0.0mg 0.0%
Postassium 21.3mg 0.5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:

Allergen Declaration

We take allergens and food safety seriously. This document provides a clear declaration of potential allergens present in our teas, ensuring transparency and confidence in every cup you brew.

Recognized Sources of Food Allergies & Intolerances


Allergens
Contains
Processed in the Same Facility
Allergens
Tree Nuts and Derivatives
Contains
No
Processed in the Same Facility
Yes
Allergens
Almonds
Contains
No
Processed in the Same Facility
Yes
Allergens
Brazil Nuts
Contains
No
Processed in the Same Facility
No
Allergens
Cashews
Contains
No
Processed in the Same Facility
No
Allergens
Chestnuts
Contains
No
Processed in the Same Facility
No
Allergens
Coconut
Contains
No
Processed in the Same Facility
Yes
Allergens
Hazelnut
Contains
No
Processed in the Same Facility
No
Allergens
Hickory
Contains
No
Processed in the Same Facility
No
Allergens
Macadamia
Contains
No
Processed in the Same Facility
No
Allergens
Pecan
Contains
No
Processed in the Same Facility
No
Allergens
Pine
Contains
No
Processed in the Same Facility
No
Allergens
Pistachio
Contains
No
Processed in the Same Facility
No
Allergens
Peanuts and Derivatives
Contains
No
Processed in the Same Facility
No
Allergens
Egg and Derivatives
Contains
No
Processed in the Same Facility
No
Allergens
Milk, Dairy and Derivatives
Contains
No
Processed in the Same Facility
No
Allergens
Crustaceans and Derivatives
Contains
No
Processed in the Same Facility
No
Allergens
Fish and Derivatives
Contains
No
Processed in the Same Facility
No
Allergens
Mustard and Derivatives
Contains
No
Processed in the Same Facility
No
Allergens
Gluten and Derivatives
Contains
No
Processed in the Same Facility
Yes
Allergens
Gluten from Barley
Contains
No
Processed in the Same Facility
No
Allergens
Gluten from Kamut
Contains
No
Processed in the Same Facility
No
Allergens
Gluten from Oat
Contains
No
Processed in the Same Facility
Yes
Allergens
Gluten from Rye
Contains
No
Processed in the Same Facility
No
Allergens
Gluten from Spelt
Contains
No
Processed in the Same Facility
No
Allergens
Gluten from Triticale
Contains
No
Processed in the Same Facility
No
Allergens
Gluten from Wheat
Contains
No
Processed in the Same Facility
Yes
Allergens
Celery and Derivatives
Contains
No
Processed in the Same Facility
No
Allergens
Lupin and Derivatives
Contains
No
Processed in the Same Facility
No

Note: Allergens controlled by robust HACCP and GMP manufacturing protocols.


We screen for dozens of common allergens. Explore the full list for transparency and peace of mind.








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