A tasty cinnamon tea based on the Wu-Tang Clan

Shaolin’s Finest is a cinnamon-sage blend good for gritty, wise individuals.

I was the Wu-Tang kid back in high school: all my presentations in English class were centered around Wu-Tang—including an in-depth critical analysis on Wu-Tang Forever—all while wearing a Wu-Wear jacket & kicks. The passion faded throughout the years, but the knowledge has not. Not every tea blender can make a true Wu blend inspired by the clan. Here’s my take with Shaolin’s Finest:

Rza – sage, since he’s the abbot of the group

Gza “The Genius” – gotu kola, a brain tonic

Ol’ Dirty Bastard – a little hops for the drunk monk

Inspectah Deck – lemon verbena, an underrated herb that’s great on posse tracks

Raekwon the Chef – rosemary, a culinary herb

U-God – suma root, a/k/a Brazilian Ginseng (in reference to his “sippin’ on ginseng” line in Triumph)

Ghostface Killah – strawberry leaf, great taste and a reference to his “strawberry kiwi” line in Apollo Kids)

Masta Killa – stinging nettle (the most Wu-Tang sounding herb), because the name alone sounds like a Masta Killa track

Finally, M.E.T.H.O.D. Man – cinnamon, the best flavor in the group and a sweet kick even mainstream fans enjoy!