Da LBI Tea
Smoky Banana Black Tea, Loose Leaf Yunnan with Vanilla | The Black Lodge
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Tastes like
- Black truffle
- Damp peat
- Grilled banana
- Percolator coffee
Feels like
A majestic mountain lodge
Which size?
- 15 cup bag $14.99 about $0.99 / cup
- 4 cup deluxe sample $4.99 about $1.24 / cup
- 70 cup bag $44.99 about $0.64 / cup
Not sure? Start with the sample — most people size up on the second order.
Flavor & ingredients
Tastes like: Black truffle, damp peat, grilled banana, percolator coffee
Ingredients: Chinese Yunnan black tea, Spanish olive leaf, smoked Chinese black tea, dried banana, sweet blackberry leaf, Madagascar vanilla, flavors of vanilla, almond, banana, white chocolate, and butter
How to brew
Water: 212°F · Steep: 4–5 min
Caffeine
High
Cups & price per cup
Cups per bag: 4 or 15 or 70
Price per cup: $1.25 (4-cup sample) / $1.00 (15-cup bag) / $0.64 (70-cup bag)
The Black Lodge is a loose leaf smoky banana black tea with vanilla from Da LBI Tea. Each cup brings notes of black truffle, damp peat, grilled banana and percolator coffee.
This multi-faceted black tea combines layers of smoke, sweet grilled banana, and sharply fragrant black truffle. The aroma alone overtakes your senses, while the taste draws you deeper into its kaleidoscopic trance. Milk enhances the caramel banana sweetness. Add a touch of booze for a wild and wonderful hot toddy. Recommended for lovers of campfires, scotch and mezcal.
Tasting Notes
- Tastes like: Black truffle, damp peat, grilled banana, percolator coffee
- Feels like: A majestic mountain lodge
Ingredients
Chinese Yunnan black tea, Spanish olive leaf, smoked Chinese black tea, dried banana, sweet blackberry leaf, Madagascar vanilla, flavors of vanilla, almond, banana, white chocolate, and butter.
Good to know: Vegan, gluten-free, non-GMO.
Caffeine
Contains caffeine.
How to brew
Use 1 teaspoon of tea per 8 oz of water at 212°F and steep 4–5 minutes.
Sizes
Available as a 4-cup deluxe sample, 15-cup bag or 70-cup bag.
Great for: a cup with milk and a morning cup.
How to brew
How to brew
Use fully boiling water (212°F) and steep 3–5 minutes. One heaping teaspoon of leaf per 8 oz cup; add milk or sweetener if that is your thing.
Shipping & returns
Shipping & returns
Free US shipping on orders of $45 or more. Orders ship from the U.S. Full shipping and return details are in our Shipping Policy and Refund & Return Policy.
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Wonderful tea! Took a chance on Black Lodge and was pleasantly surprised at how much i liked it! Went for thr 70 cup bag so i can share with family and friends!
(Review of this tea from another retailer's customer.)
Don't let the banana fool you into thinking this tea isn't for you. You'll be pleasantly surprised by this one, I guarantee it! It's easily turned into one of my favorites. It's black tea and taste like black tea, but it has a creative, unpredictable flavor that's unforgettable. I went through the All The Teas sampler and this is one of a few I went to repurchase!
(Review of this tea from another retailer's customer.)
Producto altamente recomendado
(Review of this tea from another retailer's customer.)
Loved the smell and flavor, but it’s more on the candy banana side than real banana. Even so, it has an incredible flavor that got even my coffee addicted boyfriend to try it! Definitely worth a try, it’s such a unique take on black tea
(Review of this tea from another retailer's customer.)
I was skeptical about smoky banana, but this works. The banana is subtle and natural—not candy-like—and the smokiness adds depth instead of overpowering it. It’s rich, cozy, and unexpectedly balanced. Definitely for adventurous tea drinkers, and I’m glad I tried it.
(Review of this tea from another retailer's customer.)
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Wonderful tea! Took a chance on Black Lodge and was pleasantly surprised at how much i liked it! Went for thr 70 cup bag so i can share with family and friends!
(Review of this tea from another retailer's customer.)
Don't let the banana fool you into thinking this tea isn't for you. You'll be pleasantly surprised by this one, I guarantee it! It's easily turned into one of my favorites. It's black tea and taste like black tea, but it has a creative, unpredictable flavor that's unforgettable. I went through the All The Teas sampler and this is one of a few I went to repurchase!
(Review of this tea from another retailer's customer.)
Producto altamente recomendado
(Review of this tea from another retailer's customer.)
Loved the smell and flavor, but it’s more on the candy banana side than real banana. Even so, it has an incredible flavor that got even my coffee addicted boyfriend to try it! Definitely worth a try, it’s such a unique take on black tea
(Review of this tea from another retailer's customer.)
I was skeptical about smoky banana, but this works. The banana is subtle and natural—not candy-like—and the smokiness adds depth instead of overpowering it. It’s rich, cozy, and unexpectedly balanced. Definitely for adventurous tea drinkers, and I’m glad I tried it.
(Review of this tea from another retailer's customer.)

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