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“….an amazingly elegant craft-distilled tea liqueur.”

- San Jose Mercury News

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Qi Spirits is dedicated to making the finest tea spirits in the world. We use only organic teas by Numi, and hand-selected natural ingredients. We prepare our small-batch liqueurs in the tradition of Old World craft distillers for authentic flavor, balance, and astonishing quality. Qi Black, our first product, took three years to create, and was released in December of 2005. Qi White, our second product, was released in March 2007. A third product is under development, for release in 2008. At Qi Spirits, we believe the art of fine spirits is about the journey, not just the destination. For details and product specifications, click on the images below.

Qi White Tea Liqueur is handcrafted from a selection of exotic oranges, herbs and spices, and the delicate new buds of white tea. Drink Qi White neat, over ice, and in place of orange liqueurs in classic cocktails like margaritas. Food & Wine Magazine named Qi White one of three "best summer spirits."

Qi Black Tea Liqueur is a seductive spirit craft-distilled from rare fruits, exotic spices, wildflower honey, and cedar-smoked tea, with a long smooth finish that enchants both body and mind. Drink Qi Black neat, on the rocks, and in exotic cocktails. However you choose to enjoy Qi Black, may it bring the spirit of tea to your day.

About Liqueurs, Tea, and Qi

Liqueurs date back to the days of that great doctor of antiquity, Hippocrates, who added cinnamon to fermented honey to make Hippocras, which was still fashionable 2,000 years later during the reign of Louis XIV. In the Middle Ages, monks were responsible for the physical health (as well as spiritual salvation) of the people and had both the time and the gardens to experiment. They understood that alcohol preserved the healing quality of herbs, so herbal liqueurs became an important form of medicine. In short order, liqueurs also became a drinking delicacy.

Tea is grown in tea gardens and estates around the world, resulting in thousands of flavorful variations that often take their name from the district in which they're grown. Great tea, like fine wine, possesses complexity, balance, unique flavor profiles, and a long history. Tea is the most widely consumed prepared beverage on earth, and has been prized for its properties of comfort, warmth, health, and flavor since ancient times.