Suggestions for Discontinued Teas


Discontinuing a tea is always tough - for us and for the customers who love that particular tea. The good side is that we replace the older teas with new, better teas that we think will be more popular. And this year’s new teas seem to be exceptionally good (if I do say so myself).

But right now we’re in that odd period where we are starting to discontinue some teas before we have new ones in stock. So I thought I would share the best replacement for that discontinued tea you just can’t live without. Here’s my take:

Discontinued Tea: Replacement Tea:
Green Tea Mojo Green Tea Heaven
Jasmine Churshi Estate Jasmine Dragon Phoenix Pearls Green Tea
Rose of Suzhou Blooming Tea Blooming Tiger Blooming Tea
Rooibos Toffee Tea Rooibos Haute Chocolate
Very Berry Herbal Tea Sweet Fruit Garden Herbal Tea
Turkish Apple Tea Peach Tranquility Herbal Tea
Keemun Imperial Black Tea Golden Monkey Black Tea
Iron Buddha Oolong Tea Monkey Picked Oolong Tea

These were picked specifically based on taste. Some, like the last two, aren’t similar in terms of cost and there are other options available. However, your local Teavana store and our website still have a lot of these discontinued teas in stock, but the ones above in particular will be out soon.

Also, the new teas have better replacements, but they aren’t available yet. As soon as the new teas are released, I’ll add an updated list with closer substitutes for your favorite discontinued tea.

I know it’s tramatic: my favorite Darjeeling Margaret’s Hope is also going away. But I also know that the replacement is better, so I’m looking forward to the change. Hope you enjoy the new teas as much! And please let me know if there’s a specific discontinued tea that you would like a replacement for - we’re glad to offer suggestions and advice (just post the tea below).

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I will miss you Rooibos Tofee…

OMG!! NO! You can’t get rid of Rooibos Toffee! That is one of my faves :(

Iron Buddha, rest in peace. keemun imperial, you will always have a special place in my heart. rooibos toffee, i never liked you all alone, but you were an awesome flavor blender.

as for rose of suzhou, good riddence. very boring tea.

can’t wait for the replacements though.

how can you get ride of irion buddha? thats my favorite tea. :(

I will miss the teas that are being discontinued, but I know that bigger and better things are one their way..

that said, I’m not sure that Peach Tranquility is the best replacement for Turkish Apple. Maybe it’s just me, but I find the peach flavor in Peach Tranquility to be too strong, while the apple in Turkish Apple is lighter.. I would also suggest trying Raspberry Sangria, Vermont Maple (while it’s still carried), and Pistachio Apple Pie depending on what flavors you like.

I am also very sad that Teavana is getting rid of Banana Kiwi Karma…one of the best teas EVER! Is there a comparable replacement?

Ronman - We have some pretty spectacular new teas coming this fall, I am almost certain you will find your new favorite among them.

So what replaces Empress of China? I can’t think of any in the current selection of teas.
And how can Rooibos Vanilla go away? It tastes SO much better than Honeybush Vanilla ~sigh~

Rooibos Vanilla is going away?? What else that is not listed above?

Jasmine Churshi Estate is being discontinued?! Why? It’s so good! And the replacement is a tad more expensive :(

Oh well. I’ll just try and keep the last of my supplies going… :( May you rest in peace, Jasmine Churshi Estate