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Climber's High – High-Energy Mate, Pu-erh, Ginseng & Tulsi Blend
Specially formulated for your active, busy life! Climber's High is a high-intensity tea blend featuring bold roasted yerba mate, aged pu-erh, black, green and white teas, ginseng root and tulsi — bold teas and herbs layered into one flavorful, spiced cup.
Yerba mate is naturally caffeinated, making this blend a great alternative to coffee. Ginseng and tulsi add earthy, herbal depth, while a warming spice blend of ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, clove, black pepper, fennel and a touch of saffron adds flavor and comfort. Peppermint and licorice root bring a cool, naturally sweet finish.
Tasting Notes
Aroma: warm, spiced and inviting
Flavor: sweet cinnamon with earthy pu-erh and roasted mate
Accents: ginger, cardamom and a hint of vanilla
Finish: cool, natural licorice
Why You'll Love It
This bold, tasty blend is just what you're looking for in a backpacking, climbing or hiking companion. Its rich, spiced flavor makes it a satisfying cup for long days on the trail, at the office or at the gym.
Roasted yerba mate and five teas
Ginseng and tulsi for herbal depth
Warming chai-style spices
Delicious hot or iced
How to Enjoy
Brew a strong cup before your morning workout or hike, or fill a thermos to take on the trail. It's delicious hot or iced, and makes a fantastic spiced latte with steamed milk and honey.
Bold, spiced and full-flavored, Climber's High is fuel for your next adventure.
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Basil
Basil is a fragrant leafy herb from the mint family, native to tropical Asia and beloved in Italian, Thai and Indian cooking. In the cup, dried basil leaves give a sweet, peppery aroma with hints of clove and mint and a fresh, slightly savory finish. Basil adds an unexpected twist to herbal blends and fruit teas, pairing well with lemon, lemongrass, strawberry, peach, mint and green tea. Try a basil and citrus blend iced for a bright, garden-fresh summer drink.
Cardamom comes from the seed pods of a plant in the ginger family, native to the forests of southern India and Sri Lanka and also grown in Guatemala. It has an intensely aromatic, warm, resinous fragrance with hints of citrus, eucalyptus and sweet spice. Cardamom is an essential ingredient in Indian masala chai, where it pairs with black tea, cinnamon, ginger, clove and black pepper. It also lifts rooibos and green tea blends, and loves a splash of milk.
Cinnamon is the dried inner bark of evergreen trees native to Sri Lanka and Southeast Asia, rolled into the familiar curled quills. In the cup it gives a sweet, woody warmth with a gentle bite and a rich, bakery-like aroma. It is a natural partner for black tea, rooibos and fruit blends, especially alongside ginger, cardamom, clove and apple. Try a cinnamon blend with a splash of milk on a cold morning, or brew it strong and pour it over ice.
Cloves are the dried, unopened flower buds of an evergreen tree originally from the Maluku Islands of Indonesia, once among the most prized spices in the world. They bring an intense, warm, sweet-spicy flavor with a slightly numbing tingle and a deep, festive aroma. A little goes a long way in chai, holiday black teas, rooibos and mulled fruit blends, where clove works beautifully with cinnamon, orange peel and ginger. Blends with clove stand up well to milk and sugar.
Fennel seeds are the dried fruits of a feathery, yellow-flowered herb native to the Mediterranean and now grown in India and around the world. They have a sweet, gentle anise-like flavor with a warm, slightly licorice aroma that is softer than star anise. Fennel pairs well with chai spices, licorice, peppermint, chamomile and citrus in herbal blends, and it adds sweetness to rooibos and black tea. In India, candied fennel seeds are a traditional after-meal nibble offered to guests.
Ginger is the knobby root, or rhizome, of a tropical plant first grown in Southeast Asia and now cultivated in India, China and beyond. In the cup it brings a lively, peppery heat with a bright, zesty, slightly citrusy aroma that warms from the first sip. Ginger is one of the stars of chai and pairs well with black tea, green tea, rooibos and herbal blends, often alongside lemon, cinnamon, turmeric and peach. It is great hot with honey or brewed strong and served iced.
Ginseng is the slow-growing root of a plant native to the mountain forests of Korea, northeast China and parts of North America. It has an earthy, woody flavor with a gentle bitter-sweet balance and a slightly savory finish. In tea, ginseng is often paired with green tea, oolong and herbal blends, and it works nicely with ginger, lemongrass, mint and citrus. It has been treasured in Korean and Chinese tea culture for centuries, where ginseng tea is a classic gift for family and friends.
Liquorice root, often spelled licorice in the US, comes from the root of a leguminous plant native to southern Europe, the Middle East and Asia. It brings a naturally sweet, smooth flavor with warm notes of anise and a lingering, mellow finish. It rounds out chai, spice and herbal blends beautifully, pairing well with cinnamon, ginger, peppermint, fennel and rooibos. Because it is so naturally sweet, a small amount lets you skip the sugar entirely while still enjoying a rich, full cup.
Peppermint is a natural hybrid of spearmint and watermint, native to Europe and the Middle East and now grown widely in places like Oregon and Washington. Its leaves brew a bold, cooling cup with a crisp, sweet, intensely minty aroma and a clean, lingering finish. Peppermint is wonderful on its own and pairs well with green tea, black tea, rooibos, chocolate, licorice and lemongrass. It is naturally caffeine-free as an herb, and it is equally refreshing hot after dinner or iced in summer.
Safflower is a thistle-like plant grown since ancient times in the Middle East, India and Egypt, where its bright petals were once used as a natural dye. The dried petals add a vivid orange-red color and a delicate, lightly floral, slightly bitter touch to the cup. Safflower is mostly used for visual appeal in fruit blends, herbal blends and green tea, pairing nicely with citrus, mango and marigold. It is sometimes called false saffron because of its golden shade.
Tulsi, also called holy basil, is a fragrant herb native to India, where it is sacred in Hindu tradition and often grown in a courtyard pot at the center of the home. Its leaves brew a fresh, peppery cup with clove-like spice, hints of mint and a light lemony lift. Tulsi pairs well with green tea, black tea, rooibos, ginger, lemongrass and chai spices. It is naturally caffeine-free on its own and tastes great hot or iced.
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Our tea bags are made from PLA (polylactic acid), a bioplastic made from plant starch — most often corn, sometimes cassava, beets or sugarcane. Because it’s made from starch, it’s considered much safer for use with food and drink.
BPA- and phthalate-free — no endocrine disruptors in your cup
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ready, set, steep.
A great starting point. Adjust the strength to suit your taste.
011-1.5 TSP or 1 BAGScoop your leavesAdd tea to a roomy infuser or teapot.
0295°C200mlJust add waterPour water over the leaves at the suggested temperature.
033 - 5 minGive it a momentLet the tea steep, then remove the leaves.
04Your perfect cupSip and enjoyTaste it plain first, then make it your own.
01Double the leavesMake it boldUse twice your usual tea amount for a concentrated infusion.
0295°C200mlBrew it hotPour hot water over the leaves.
033 - 5 minSteep, then strainRemove the leaves after brewing.
04Pour over iceCool things downFill a heat-safe glass to the top with ice and pour the hot tea straight over it — the melting ice brings it to the right strength.
A little steeping tipLet just-boiled water cool for a minute or two — water that’s too hot can turn delicate leaves bitter. Good leaves give a lovely second cup, too.
A fresh way to enjoy itSweeten while the tea is still hot so it dissolves. For a smoother, mellower glass, try cold brew: leaves in cold water in the fridge for 6–8 hours.
Details
Preparation:
Use 1-1.5 TSP or 1 BAG per 200ml of water at 95°C and steep for 3-5 min.
Ingredients:
Roasted yerba mate, pu'erh tea, black tea, green tea, white tea, ginger root, cinnamon, green cardamom, liquorice root, ginseng root, saffron, black pepper, clove, fennel, safflower, peppermint, tulsi (holy basil), cinnamon, ginger, vanilla flavoring.
I absolutely love this tea, so refreshing, taste is great, couldn't start a day without it.
James
May 2026
Wish it came in a 400g!
Second time ordering and I love it starts most of my mornings. Has a deeper flavor then other green teas.
Iv just need to be disciplined now and finish the rest of the order (still all great tea) before ordering more!
Sanjay Kareer
November 2025
This is lovely tea. Lots of flavors, nothing overpowering, and certainly energising.
Jayjay
August 2025
If you're a fan of chai you will like this one.
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Diana Smith
August 2025
Been looking for a "Perfect" cup of tea, and this is it for me! Bought a small size to try, and immediately reordered the largest size after thoroughly enjoying the first cup! Needs no sugar or cream, stands on it's own excellent taste and flavor. Highly recommend this energizing tea!
Daniel Yim
October 2024
The smell and flavor is amazing. I have been blending it with black tea to create an amazing pot of tea to drink in the morning.
Brandon Peate
August 2024
If Walter White made tea this is what he'd come up with.
Basically a grocery list worth of ingredients to combine into a delicious tea that needs no additives.
Samuel Engwall
March 2024
I've been on an ordering spree lately and love the quality and freshness of the teas I've gotten from Tealyra. This is one of my favorites. It has a wonderful aroma and the taste is just right. What I love about it is that all the flavors are mixed just right so that not one is overpowering. Sometimes when cinnamon or ginger is on the ingredient list those overpower the other more subtle flavors. Not so with Climber's High. I really enjoy drinking it after a workout as it is both refreshing and calming at the same time. The best part is that it doesn't need any sugar, milk or lemon - it stands on its own. I'm definitely going to reorder when I run out of this.
Michelle Ivey
February 2022
This is a well balanced tea to enjoy first thing in the morning or in the evening. We both prefer to let it stand on its own!
Ashley
August 2019
Delicious! Perfect tasting chai. Just the right amount of refreshing spice. I add a touch of milk. Great for my afternoon wake-up!
Samantha Throttle
August 2018
Very interesting combination, well blended, refreshing and bold. Definitely has a kick to wake you up!
C. Alegria
July 2018
Love this tea! It has just enough flavor to drink on its own since I'm trying to cut down on sweeteners. Great wake-up tea, which I need since my workday begins at 6 AM!
Ethan
March 2017
A great tea! I was so surprised to see that nobody else has reviewed this previously. It's not too strong, but it is a nice to wake up with in the morning. With a well-balanced flavour profile, the ginseng, cinnamon and pu'erh in this blend really stand out to create a sweet, slightly spicy brew.
Mari Ansaldo
September 2018
This tea packs a punch! Between the ginseng, the yerba mate and the caffeine you will definitely be awake after having a cup. The dominant taste I find is the liquorice and it finishes with the pepper. The taste of the tea completely changes when milk is added. While not my favorite tea in the whole wide world it still is good and the boost in energy received from it makes it a tea I will always have on hand.
Roman Pope
April 2017
The mix is well made. I am usually REALLY not a fan of this too spicy cinnamon taste, but this one is well mixed. I also cannot stand the taste and smell of liquorice or anise, but it's almost undetectable. I mostly bought this tea because I quit coffee, and I need to wake up at work, and I think it's doing well for that. Still isn't as good as a cup of joe in the morning.
