For me, waking up in the morning has always meant a hot cup of coffee. But as I’ve gotten older, my afternoon caffeine crash has meant that the cons of coffee are starting to outweigh the pros; since then, I’ve been looking for a morning ritual that scratches that coffee itch.
I’ve never been opposed to drinking tea, per se, but I’ve never really enjoyed it as much as I enjoyed coffee. I always thought of tea as a change of pace, not a daily driver—something to drink late at night, or when you’re sick, or when you’re having sushi. Or, at least, I thought as much.
Tea that tastes good and feels better
But then Harney & Sons made me question everything I knew about tea. This tea was good. So good, I didn’t miss coffee. The Best Sellers Kit from Harney & Sons gave me four well-curated luxury teas that provide the kind of strong, awakening flavor that I used to get from coffee—but without the bitterness and acidity.
My favorite is the English Breakfast Classic: deep, robust, earthy aromas that hit just the right spot each morning. It tastes delicious, it doesn’t upset my body, and starts my day off in just the right way.
Luxury tea for affordable prices—way cheaper than your daily coffee shop order
The one thing about coffee - as much as I really enjoy the taste - is that it's SO ridiculously expensive! Every morning, it felt like I was grinding my hard-earned cash—in bean form—into powder. And I don’t even want to think about what I used to spend if I decided to go out and grab a cappuccino from a café!
Harney & Sons changed that whole calculation. I can bring home 20 sachets of high-quality tea for $13, that’s $0.65 a cup. It’s even more cost-efficient if I go for the loose-leaf tea.
But despite the budget prices, this is not budget tea—a far cry from the battery-acid coffee I used to choke down when I wanted to save on my morning mug. When it comes to cost-to-enjoyment ratio, coffee can’t hold a candle.
A combination of refined tradition and sustainable innovation
Harney & Sons has been producing tea for 40 years, and that experience is clear when you take a sip of their product. All four of their best-sellers—Hot Cinnamon Spice Classic, Earl Grey Supreme Classic, Paris Classic, and English Breakfast Classic—have been savored by generations of tea-drinkers. Why mess with perfection?
At the same time, Harney & Sons are constantly innovating and being a trend setter in their commitment to sustainability to transparency. Their iconic tins are not only beautiful but they’re made of highly recyclable metal, their tea sachets are made with compostable plant-based material, and they donate one percent of total sales to environmental organizations as a 1% For The Planet member.
It’s this harmonious blend of heritage and innovation that makes Harney & Sons teas my choice for both their timeless flavors and their commitment to a healthier planet.
Harney & Sons—my new morning go-to
No more guilty mornings. No more acid reflux. No more breaking the bank. I’m so happy I switched my daily cup to Harney & Sons—I’m never going back to coffee!
