Merkaba Tea

Great either hot or iced!

One of our favorites! Organic & Kosher and only $2.90 per ounce.

Since I've been asked a lot about the caffeine levels in teas lately. I thought that I would share A 2007 study in Germany (Hilal & Engelhardt) which looked at 30 Black teas, 2 sets of 30 Green teas & 30 White teas. This is one of the most comprehensive studies that I have come across. They found quite a range of caffeine contents: Black tea 2.0 to 5.4% - average 3.5% Green tea (1) 1.5 to 5.2% - average 3.4% Green tea (2) 1.7 to 3.9% - average 2.9%... White tea 3.4 to 5.7% - average 4.9% The conclusion from this is that to choose to drink any particular color of tea for its low or high level is misleading. Despite what many misguided vendors may tell you, your black could be as low as 2.0% and your green as high as 5.2% - and even on average (if you could ever find an average tea) a black will be the same caffeine level as a green - from sample set 1 at least. White tea scores higher on average than black or green, though a 'high' black or green could still beat a 'low' white. Steeping practice can also modify caffeine intake more than your choice of tea type. Half the amount of tea that you use = 50% less caffeine in your cup. Multiple steeping of your tea will have significantly less caffeine per oz of water consumed than in a single steeping. Finally, don't worry so much about the caffeine in tea. Nature provided tea polyphenols to complex it - so you do not get the coffee jitters from tea - and the unique relaxing L-theanine to balance caffeine's energizing effects.

2018 Idyllwild Strong Benefit in our backyard.

Good for a chuckle, but actually sums it up pretty well too!

Just wanted to let everyone know that we have again shortened our hours. We are now open for pick-up (curbside option available) .... Mon: 1pm to 4pm... Tues: Closed Wed: Closed Thurs: 1pm to 4pm Fri: 1pm to 4pm Sat: 1pm to 4pm Sun: 1pm to 4pm We also have a 2 customers at a time limit in the store and a strict "No Mask - No Service" policy in effect. If there is anything that you need outside of these hours, just let us know and we will gladly take care of you. We can be contacted through Facebook, phone message (951) 659-2805, or you can order online (select store pick-up if you don't need things shipped) at merkabaonline.com. Sorry for any inconvenience. Stay safe!

Anyone local making masks who would like some microfiber cloth in exchange for a couple of masks?