Fine Teas
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All of our teas are loose leaf as these are the finest teas to be had and make an exceptional cup of tea. Our teas are sold in 4 oz and 8 oz parchments, then sealed in tins. A 4 oz tin of tea makes between 40 to 50 cups of tea. Teas come in choice of Gold or Silver Tins.

Japanese Green Tea

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Chrysanthemum Bacha According to the Japanese, the chrysanthemum is the flower of autumn. We think this pairing of sweet yellow blossoms with a hearty, summer harvest Japanese green tea is just perfect. A refreshing and full-flavored tea, Chrysanthemum Bancha goes well with food. Lower in caffeine than other green teas.

Origin: Japan, Shizuoka Prefecture.

Brewing Recommendation: Use 1 teaspoon per 6 oz cup. Heat water until steam gently rises (180º F). Let steep 2 minutes.

4 oz
8 oz
8 QC
16 QC
Kukicha Special Harvest One of our favorite green teas. Made from the spring's first flush leaves and tender leaf stems, Kukicha is a fragrant and extremely flavorful tea with a fresh, vegetal taste and sweet, mellow finish. Our kukicha is a deep-steamed sencha (known in Japan as fukamushi cha). This longer steaming process results in a tea with a more intense flavor and a deep emerald color.

Origin: Japan, Shizuoka Prefecture, Hatsukura.


Brewing Recommendation: Use 2 teaspoons per 6 oz cup. Heat water until steaming (170 - 180º F). Let steep 60-90 seconds. Good for multiple infusions.

4 oz
8 oz
8 QC
16 QC
Yame Gyokuro With a mellow sweetness that softens the heart, Gyokuro (Jade Dew) is the very best of Japan's green teas. Before harvesting, the tea bushes are shaded so that the leaves develop a higher chlorophyll level and less tannin. The result is a very refined tea with dark green leaves, a sweet, mild flavor and fresh, flowery-green aroma.

Origin: Japan, Fukuoka Prefecture, Yame.

Brewing Recommendation: Use 1.5 to 2 teaspoons per 6 oz cup. Heat water until wisps of steam appear (140-150º F). Let steep 2 minutes. It is important to use cool water for Gyokuro, to bring out the best flavor of this special tea. For second and third infusions, let steep 30 seconds and 60 seconds, respectively.

4 oz
8 oz
8 QC
16 QC
Genmaicha A traditional favorite in Japan, steamed green tea is blended with roasted, puffed rice. Also known as "popcorn tea", this is a refreshing and comforting infusion with a toasty aroma and a nutty taste. Lower in caffeine than other green teas, Genmaicha is especially good with light foods and after meals. It also makes a very delicious breakfast tea.

Brewing Recommendation: Use 1 teaspoon per 6 oz cup. Heat water until steam gently rises (180º F). Let steep 2 minutes.

4 oz
8 oz
8 QC
16 QC
Chinese Green Tea
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  Green Peony This unique and beautiful "display" tea is handcrafted by tea artisans from a remote mountain village in Anhui province. The highest quality leaf and bud sets are picked in the early spring, carefully arranged in the shape of a flower, and then tied with a silk thread. When covered with hot water, the leaves "blossom" to reveal a sweetly floral aroma and a delicate and smooth flavor. To showcase this tea at its finest, we recommend brewing it in a wine glass or tempered glass cup. Easy to brew, Green Peony makes an impressive finale to a special meal.

Origin: China, Anhui Province.

Brewing Recommendations: Green Peony is a unique and beautiful tea which merits a special presentation. We recommend brewing in a large glass cup or in a gaiwan (the traditional Chinese covered cup). Place one flower in each cup. Heat water until steaming (170 - 180º F). Let steep 2 - 3 minutes. Good for multiple infusions.

Note: 4 oz. package contains approximately 20 flowers.

4 oz
8 oz
8 QC
16 QC
  Bi Luo Chun Grown among peach, plum and apricot trees in the Dong Ting Mountains west of Shanghai, Bi Luo Chun green tea is treasured for its fruity fragrance, fresh taste and distinctive appearance. Entirely handmade, the young buds and one leaf are carefully picked, given a light pan firing, then rolled by hand to form spirals covered with silver downy hairs. The light golden tea has a unique, clean taste and a slightly sweet and buttery finish.

Origin: China, Jiangsu Province.

Brewing Recommendations: Use 2 teaspoons per 6 oz cup. Heat water until steam gently rises (160º F). Let steep 2 - 3 minutes. Good for multiple infusions. Note: It is important to use cooler water in order to bring out the best flavor and avoid any bitterness.

4 oz
8 oz
8 QC
16 QC
  Jasmine Pearls A favorite since the Song Dynasty, young tea leaf and bud sets are hand-rolled into small pearls and then mixed with fragrant jasmine blossoms according to traditional scenting techniques. This green tea has a delicate, slightly sweet and floral flavor.

According to traditional Chinese medicine, jasmine tea is said to reduce nervous tension, break down saturated fat and increase circulation. Great with strong-flavored, spicy foods or after meals as a soothing digestive.

Origin: China, Fujian Province. Certified Organic.

Brewing Recommendations: Use 1 teaspoon per 6 oz cup. Heat water until steaming (170 - 180º F). Let steep 2 - 3 minutes. Good for multiple infusions.

Note: 4 oz. package contains approximately 20 pearls.

4 oz
8 oz
10 QC
20 QC
  Dragon Well One of China's "10 famous teas", Dragon Well (Lung Jing) green tea has been prized since the Tang Dynasty for its jade green color, mellow taste, floral aroma and flat, shiny leaves. This handcrafted, pan-fired tea is refreshing and cooling with a nutty flavor reminiscent of roasted chestnuts and a sweet aftertaste. A revitalizing all-day tea or a digestive after a heavy meal.

Origin: China, Zhejiang Province. Certified Organic.

Brewing Recommendation: Use 1 teaspoon per 6 oz cup. Heat water until steaming gently (about 160º F). Steep 2 - 3 minutes. Good for multiple infusions.

4 oz
8 oz
10 QC
20 QC
White Tea

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Rose Bouquet Rose Bouquet blends fine white tea with red rose buds, lavender petals and fresh peppermint leaves. The result is a delicately sweet and refreshing white tea, making it ideal for appreciating quiet moments of the day.

Ingredients: 100% organic white tea, wild roses, 100% organic peppermint leaves and lavender flowers.

Brewing Recommendation: Use 2 teaspoons per 6 oz cup. Heat water until gently steaming (180º F). Let steep for 5 minutes. Good for multiple infusions.

4 oz
8 oz
8 QC
16 QC
Silver Needles This highly prized white tea is made only from tender new buds that are covered in silver-white hairs. The leaves are picked only two days a year in the early spring and are processed entirely by hand. When infused, they produce a clear, straw colored liquor with an extraordinary full-bodied, fresh and sweet taste. A delicate and subtle treat for quiet moments.

Origin: China, Fujian Province.

Brewing Recommendation: Use 2 teaspooons per 6 oz cup. Heat water until steaming (180º F). Let steep 5 -7 minutes. Good for multiple infusions.

4 oz
8 oz
10 QC
20 QC
Snow Buds   Known as "Xue Ya" in China, this rare white tea is truly unique. The pale gold infusion is surprisingly rich, with a sweet and savory taste that has nuances of green tea. The lightly twisted leaves and a brief firing contribute to the aromatic notes of chestnut and dried flowers.

Origin: China, Fujian Province. Certified Organic.

Brewing Recommendation: Use 2 teaspoons per 6 oz cup. Heat water until steaming (180º F). Let steep 3 minutes. Good for multiple infusions.

 
4 oz
8 oz
10 QC
20 QC
White Peony This classic white tea is made from very small buds and leaves that are plucked in early spring. It has a fresh bamboo fragrance and a mild, nutty taste with a long-lasting sweet and herbaceous aftertaste.

Origin: China, Fujian County. Certified Organic.

Brewing Recommendation: Use 1 tablespoon per 6 oz cup. Heat water until steaming (180º F). Let steep 3-4 minutes. Good for multiple infusions.

4 oz
8 oz
10 QC
20 QC

Black Teas and Chai

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  Golden Needles This top-grade black tea, known as "Jinzhen" comes from Fujian Province in southern China. It is an early spring picked tea, handmade with great skill. The name derives from its unique appearance – a mingling of golden-tipped buds with silky black needle-shaped leaves. Golden Needles is an elegant and smooth tea with notes of honey and chocolate.

Origin: China, Fujian Province.

Brewing Recommendation: Use 1 teaspoon per 6 oz cup. Heat water to boiling. Let steep 4 - 5 minutes.

4 oz
8 oz
8 QC
16 QC
Yunnan Golden Buds Yunnan has been a tea-producing region for over 1,700 years and the tea plant is thought to have originated in the area. Known as "Jin Ya" in China, this rare, top-grade Yunnan is picked in the early spring when the tea plants are budding with the year’s new growth. Yunnan Golden Buds brews a rich, flavorful cup with lingering notes of honey and spice. You can also steep it for as long as you like, it won’t become bitter, just stronger.

Origin: China, Yunnan Province

Brewing Recommendation: Use 1 teaspoon per 6 oz cup. Heat water to boiling. Let steep 5 - 6 minutes. Good with milk and honey.

4 oz
8 oz
8 QC
16 QC
Assam Golden Tips This is a top-grade Assam that contains many golden tips. It has the perfect balance of body and complexity. Containing only the most aromatic young leaves, this elegant malty cup has a wonderful red wine-like aroma and leaves a desirable, lingering aftertaste. Makes a terrific and hearty breakfast tea.

Origin: India, Meleng Estate

Brewing Recommendation: Use 1 teaspoon per 6 oz cup. Heat water to boiling. Let steep 3 - 4 minutes.

4 oz
8 oz
8 QC
16 QC

Keeman Mao Feng Known as the "Burgundy" of black teas, this rare hairpoint grade Keemun is handmade by a special processing technique that produces tightly twisted and curly leaves. The result is a tea with a delicate and balanced flavor with notes of roasted sugarcane, chocolate and red wine. Makes a very elegant afternoon or evening tea.

Origin: China, Anhui Province

Brewing Recommendation: Use 1 teaspoon per 6 oz cup. Heat water to boiling. Let steep 4 - 5 minutes.

 
4 oz
8 oz
8 QC
16 QC
Masala Spice Chai A robust, spicy and sweet organic black tea blended with cardamom, ginger, cinnamon, star anise, black pepper and special herbs. Try with milk and honey for a rich and warming chai latte.

Brewing Recommendation: Use 1 teaspoon per 6 oz cup. Heat water to boiling. Let steep 5 minutes.

Try this recipe for a delicious chai latte:
1) Combine 1 cup of water and 1 cup of milk in a saucepan.
2) Add 2 tablespoons of Masala Chai and bring to a boil.
3) Simmer on low heat for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let steep for 1-2 minutes.
4) Strain and sweeten to taste.

4 oz
8 oz
8 QC
16 QC
Lychee Fruit Rich and robust black tea is blended with the natural essence of the Chinese lychee fruit to create a refreshing sweet and fruity treat for anytime of the day. Makes a flavorful iced tea.

Brewing Recommendation: Use 1 teaspoon per 6 oz cup. Heat water until boiling. Let steep 5 minutes.

4 oz
8 oz
8 QC
16 QC

Herbal Infusions and Roobios

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  Lemongrass Jasmine A smooth blend of refreshing lemongrass and fragrant jasmine blossoms makes a soothing infusion. Jasmine is known to relieve stress and calm the nerves. Lemongrass is a cooling herb that is known to help soothe headaches, treat colds and coughs and reduce fevers.

Brewing Recommendation: Use 1 tablespoon per 6 oz cup. Heat water to boiling. Let steep 5 minutes.

4 oz
8 oz
10 QC
20 QC
Soba Tea The Japanese have traditionally enjoyed soba tea for its refreshing taste and health benefits. Made from the buckwheat plant, it has a hearty and toasty flavor. Naturally high in protein, vitamins and minerals, soba tea is good for digestion and high blood pressure.

Brewing Recommendation: Use 1 teaspooon per 6 oz cup. Heat water until boiling. Let steep 4 - 5 minutes. Good for multiple infusions.

4 oz
8 oz
8 QC
16 QC
Floral Roobios A fragrant blend of Rooibos, rose petals, rosehips and lavender flowers. It brews a golden amber cup with a naturally sweet taste. Tastes great hot or iced.

Brewing Recommendation: Use 1 teaspoon per 6 oz cup. Heat water to boiling. Let steep 5 - 10 minutes.

4 oz
8 oz
9 QC
18 QC
Green Roobios Sunshine This green rooibos is made from the same "red bush" as traditional rooibos but is not oxidized, so the flavor is a bit lighter. Sunshine is a beautiful and flavorful blend of green rooibos, sunflower blossoms, and natural orange, strawberry and peach flavors. Makes a refreshing and naturally sweet, caffeine-free iced tea.

Brewing Recommendation: Use 1 teaspoon per 6 oz cup. Heat water to boiling. Let steep 5 - 10 minutes.

4 oz
8 oz
9 QC
18 QC
Lavender Mint This is a flowery, minty and slightly sweet infusion made with lemon verbena, spearmint, lavender and a hint of cinnamon and rosemary. Lavender is known to help relieve fatigue and tension headaches.

Brewing Recommendation: Use 1 teaspoon per 6 oz cup. Heat water to boiling. Let steep 7 minutes.

4 oz
8 oz
9 QC
18 QC
Organic Roobios Native to the mountains of South Africa, Rooibos (known as "Red Bush") is noted for its mild flavor, soft citrus-like sweetness and high mineral content. Naturally caffeine-free, it helps relieve insomnia, nervous tension, indigestion and allergic symptoms. Great hot or iced. Try with some honey.

Brewing Recommendation: Use 1 teaspoon per 6 oz cup. Heat water to boiling. Let steep 7 - 10 minutes.

4 oz
8 oz
9 QC
18 QC

(Please note this is not a real business, this is for RP purposes only and part of the QCC)