Classic Teas
(These teas are presently available in our store; This list is subject to change)
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125 Assam No. 5 TGBOP Boisahabi Malty (Second Flush) (50g/$4.35, 100g/$7.90, 250g/$18.76, 500g/$35.55)
Don't let the small leaves fool you! This coppery red and biscuity
Assam is rich with all the right notes of toffee and earthy
tobacco. Finished with the perfect bite of astringency, this
strong black tea calls out for a touch of cream and sugar. Preparation: 3 g tea leaves (1 heaping teaspoon) per
8oz cup of filtered, boiling water. Allow to brew 5 min.
145 Assam No. 4 TGFOP Heeleakah (Second Flush) (50g/$4.62, 100g/$8.40, 250g/$19.95, 500g/$37.80)
Brace for this ideal whole leaf breakfast tea. Honest, buttery
Assam character with customary malty astringency and a dark, copper
cup. Preparation: 3 g
tea leaves (1 heaping teaspoon) per 8oz cup of filtered, boiling water.
Allow to brew 4 min. *available by request.
150 Assam FTGFOP1 Mangalam (Second Flush) (50g/$5.94, 100g/$10.80, 250g/$25.65, 500g/$48.60)
Golden tips evoke the hot sun of the early June Second Flush
Harvest. One of finest producers in region delivers a beautiful
example of what is possible under the right conditions. Slightly
heartier and creamier than some whole leaf assams, this selection picks
up deep malty notes, cocoa and subtle fruit. Preparation: 3 g tea leaves (1 heaping teaspoon) per
8oz cup of filtered, boiling water. Allow to brew 3 min.
153 Assam STGBOP Hattialli (Second Flush) (50g/$6.93, 100g/$12.60, 250g/$23.93, 500g/$56.70)
A beautiful sight! The dark chocolate broken leaves sparkle with
a high percentage of golden copper tips, lending the vigorous infusion
a decidedly addictive malty sweetness. The honeyed earthiness of
the cup is characteristic of the finest whole leaf Assams. Preparation:
3 g tea leaves (1 heaping teaspoon) per 8oz cup of filtered, boiling
water. Allow to brew 4 min.
155 Assam SFTGFOP 1 Mokalbari "Top of
Top" (Second Flush) (50g/$8.20, 100g/$14.90, 250g/$35.39, 500g/$67.05)
Our most popular Assam. Situated on the banks of the mighty
Brahmaputra River, the Mokalbari is a regional superstar. Once
you have tried this generous, burnt orange cup you will find it
difficult to drink other Assams without a touch of nostalgia.
Complex and haunting, with notes of burnt caramel, squash, almond
butter and earthy tobacco. It’s a long way down from
here. Preparation: 3 g
tea leaves (1 heaping teaspoon) per 8oz cup of filtered, boiling water.
Allow to brew 3 min.
160 Assam SFTGFOP1 Marangi (50g/$13.75, 100g/$24.95, 250g/$59.25, 500g/$118.50)
Generous malted
notes of barley and an ale-like fruity depth lead the way, reinforced
with a cast of notes ranging from caramel to Brazil nuts. Astringency
in just the right meausre ensures balance on your palate. An
indisputable, unforgettable tour de force. Preparation: 3 g tea
leaves (2 level teaspoons) per 8oz cup of filtered, boiling water.
Allow to brew 3 min.
185 East Frisian Leaf Blend (50g/$3.80, 100g/$6.90, 250g/$16.39, 500g/$31.05)
The full leaf version of our beloved broken blend is just a touch less
intense, but still full of the Second Flush vigor that is cherished in
Northern Germany (a.k.a. East Frisia). Sumatra and Assam teas
star again in a treat that reminds you that life is always better with
a little sugar and cream. Preparation: 3 g tea leaves (2 level teaspoons) per 8oz cup of filtered,
boiling water. Allow to brew 5 min.
225 Darjeeling FTGFOP1 Steinthal (First Flush) (50g/$6.55, 100g/$11.90, 250g/$28.26, 500g/$53.55)
Founded in 1852, Steinthal is one of the oldest gardens in
Darjeeling. Many of the original plants still thrive in a place
where the tradition has been First Flush excellence. Fresh and
herbaceous with subtle muscatel peeking through, the Steinthal packs a
sizeable bite with the hallmark astringency that First Flush fans
adore. Preparation: 3 g tea leaves
(1 heaping teaspoon) per 8oz cup of filtered, boiling water. Allow to
brew 2 min.
235 Darjeeling SFTGFOP 1 Lingia (First Flush) (50g/$13.64, 100g/$24.80, 250g/$58.90, 500g/$111.60)
Lingia is a small garden recognized for doing big things in
Darjeeling. Spring tea of this superlative quality is intensely
fought over in the tea market. This incredible First Flush offers
the perfect combination of rich floral and Muscatel overtones with
customary briskness. Cultivate your passion for the champagne of
teas with this sunny cup - the epitome of the Himalayan spring. Preparation: 3 g tea leaves (1
heaping teaspoon) per 8oz cup of filtered, boiling water. Allow to brew
2 min.
240 Darjeeling Pussimbing (organic First Flush FTGFOP1) (50g/$9.30, 100g/$16.90, 250g/$40.14, 500g/$76.05)
At over 5,000
feet, this garden is literally heavenly. Fans of a weightier
spring cup will admire this selection driven by fair bite and woody
undercurrents. Pussimbing is at the forefront of an Organic revolution
in Darjeeling that will soon see the majority of gardens receiving
certification. Preparation: 3 g tea leaves
(1 heaping teaspoon) per 8oz cup of filtered, boiling water. Allow to
brew 3 min.
260 Darjeeling No. 10 TGFOP Rarity (50g/$5.28, 100g/$9.60, 250g/$22.80, 500g/$43.20)
A tea that truly deserves its name—a hearty, full-bodied
selection anchored by an enduring Muscatel lushness and trademark
astringency. The bright mahogany cup will win you over with its
intensity and clarity. Preparation: 3g tea leaves (1 heaping teaspoon) per 8oz cup of filtered, boiling water. Allow to brew 3 min.
275 Darjeeling SFTGFOP1 Risheehat (Second Flush) (50g/$13.75, 100g/$24.90, 250g/$59.14, 500g/$112.05)
A warm floral bouquet floats from the cup, fostering just the right
amount of anticipation to be properly met by incredible nuance in the
cup. Offering the faint sweetness of lemon with roasted and malty
notes following close behind, the rich flavor profile of this excellent
tea will win you over. Preparation: 3 g tea leaves (1 heaping teaspoon) per
8oz cup of filtered, boiling water. Allow to brew 3 min.
279 Darjeeling FTGFOP1 Phuguri (Second Flush) (50g/$18.92, 100g/$34.40, 250g/$81.70, 500g/$154.80)
Ask those intimately connected with tea about crowning Second Flush
achievements and only a few names are consistently mentioned.
Phuguri enjoys this rare accolade; this pumpkin blonde cup is certainly
convincing. Nectar-like peak notes of Muscatel, savory mouth feel
and tailing astringency make this a sublime work of art. Preparation: 3 g tea leaves (2
level teaspoons) per 8oz cup of filtered, boiling water. Allow to brew
2.5 min.
410 Ceylon Pekoe Uva Highlands
highgrown (50g/$6.55, 100g/$11.90, 250g/$28.26, 500g/$53.55)
The highest
heights of Uva at their very best. A smaller leaf size translates
weight to cup dominated by peak notes of juicy summer fruit. The
rusty copper cup brims with the finest Ceylon character—fragrant
with rich mouth feel. Our Finest Ceylon tea. Preparation: 2 g tea leaves (1 heaping teaspoon) per
8oz cup of filtered, boiling water. Allow to brew 2 min.
430 Ceylon no. 21 OP Nuwara Eliya
highgrown (50g/$3.80, 100g/$6.90, 250g/$16.39, 500g/$31.05)
At over 6000
feet, the high plateau of Nuwara Eliya boasts some of the finest tea
gardens in Sri Lanka. Our Orange Pekoe is an understated
selection, with soft tones of honey and fruit outlasting a mild
astringency. A pleasant cup of exceptional pedigree. Preparation: 3 g tea leaves (1
heaping teaspoon) per 8oz cup of filtered, boiling water. Allow to brew
2 min.
440 Ceylon OP Uva Blairlomond highgrown (50g/$5.28, 100g/$9.60, 250g/$22.80, 500g/$43.20)
Although the dry leaf is not highly expressive, when this wiry
selection is steeped, the brisk character of the Uva highlands is
unleashed. Cultivated at over 4500 feet, the summer crop delivers
a generous deep copper cup, pungent with the aroma of ripe tropical
fruit and sweet wood. Preparation: 3 g tea leaves (1 level teaspoon) per 8oz
cup of filtered, boiling water. Allow to brew 2 min.
550 China Rose Tea (50g/$4.29, 100g/$7.80, 250g/$18.53, 500g/$35.10)
This mellow
Chinese Black Tea springs to life after a fresh Rose petal steam
infusion. The result is a floral contrast worth savoring. Preparation: 3 g tea leaves (1 level teaspoon) per 8oz cup of filtered,
boiling water. Allow to brew 3 min.
560 China Keemun Finest Chuen Ch'a (50g/$6.49, 100g/$11.80, 250g/$28.03, 500g/$53.10)
A treasured tea
from southern Anhui Province, Keemun is grown and produced near the
famous Huang Shan mountains. This selection represents one of the
finest grades available, boasting a velvety mouth feel and subtle notes
of cocoa, leather and wet earth. The sienna cup is understated,
yet noble. Preparation: 3 g tea leaves (1
heaping teaspoon) per 8oz cup of filtered, boiling water. Allow to brew
2 min.
570 China Golden Yunnan (organic) (50g/$4.35, 100g/$7.90, 250g/$18.76, 500g/$35.55)
Yunnan Province,
the birthplace of tea, is famous for its golden-tipped Black Teas
derived from ancient Assamica variety tea plants. These prizes
are among the most intriguing teas you will ever taste—malty,
creamy and redolent of truffles or mushrooms. Largely without
bite, they reflect the beauty of the complex landscape in which they
are cultivated. Preparation: 3 g tea leaves (1
heaping teaspoon) per 8oz cup of filtered, boiling water. Allow to brew
2 min.
571 China Yunnan Golden Downy Pekoe (50g/$5.39, 100g/$9.80, 250g/$23.28, 500g/$44.10)
Tightly rolled
curls shine with their golden buds. The unfurling leaves in the
cup are a sight to behold as the dark amber infusion builds
intensity. Malty honey and spicy tobacco notes give way to a
truffle-like dampness that lingers pleasantly on your palate.
Complex and rewarding. Preparation: 3 g tea leaves (1
heaping teaspoon) per 8oz cup of filtered, boiling water. Allow to brew
2 min.
572 China Pu-Erh Tuocha (50g/$5.94, 100g/$10.80, 250g/$25.65, 500g/$48.60)
This odd looking tea is pressed into a “Nest” shape or
“Tuo.” Pu-erh is a highly revered tea type from
Yunnan Province that undergoes fermentation during its
production—it then can improve with age, developing nuance as a
result of microbial activity. This “Shou” Pu-erh is
richly earthy and velvety smooth. Preparation: 1 piece (about 5 g) to 16 ounces of
filtered, boiling water. Allow to brew 3-4 min.
581 China Lapsang Souchong (organic) (50g/$5.39, 100g/$9.80, 250g/$23.28, 500g/$44.10)
Legend has it
that this intense, smoky Black tea from the Fujian Province was the
result of an accidental drying of the leaves in haste over pine
fires. The rejected tea eventually ended up being traded to the
Dutch, who sang its praises and requested more. Thus, this
unforgettably pungent, smooth tea came into purposeful production, and
worldwide admiration. Preparation: 3 g tea leaves (1
heaping teaspoon) per 8oz cup of filtered, boiling water. Allow to brew
2 min.
739 Russian Samovar Tea (50g/$3.25, 100g/$5.90, 250g/$14.01, 500g/$26.55)
A blend of Ceylon, Chinese and Indian teas with the mild notes of smoke
and spice favored by the nomads of the Russian Steppes. Its
flexibility in the cup makes it ideally suited to service from the icon
of Western tea culture, the Samovar. Preparation: 3 g tea leaves (1 heaping teaspoon) per
8oz cup of filtered, boiling water. Allow to brew 3 min. Samovar
preparation: 6 g tea leaves to 1/2 liter filtered, boiling water. Allow
to brew 4 min. Pour into the samovar pot.
750 English Breakfast Tea (50g/$3.25, 100g/$5.90, 250g/$14.01, 500g/$26.55)
A brilliant
interpretation of a classic. This harmonious blend of Ceylon,
Assam, Java and Darjeeling teas will help you greet the morning in
proper fashion. Robust and malty—just the way it should be.
Preparation: 3 g tea leaves (1 heaping teaspoon) per
8oz cup of filtered, boiling water. Allow to brew 4 min.
755 English Five o´clock Tea (50g/$3.25, 100g/$5.90, 250g/$14.01, 500g/$26.55)
These CTC (Cut-Tear-Curl) leaves infuse quickly, just in time for a
traditional English five o'clock tea party. This deep copper cup,
with the biscuity intensity of Assam teas, can be enjoyed anytime of
day. Preparation: 3 g tea leaves (1
heaping teaspoon) per 8oz cup of filtered, boiling water. Allow to brew
5 min.
760 English Westminster (50g/$3.80, 100g/$6.90, 250g/$16.39, 500g/$31.05)
No doubt this
blend of Assam, Java and Ceylon teas would find many admirers in the
halls of Parliament. More stiff and brisk than our English
Breakfast—owing to the absence of Darjeeling tea—the
Westminster has been known to persuade many a tea lover to renounce
their customary teabag blend. Preparation: 3 g tea leaves (1
heaping teaspoon) per 8oz cup of filtered, boiling water. Allow to brew
5 min.
762 O’Sullivan’s
Favorite™ (50g/$3.14, 100g/$5.70, 250g/$13.54, 500g/$25.65)
The Irish are the most prolific tea drinkers in the world, enjoying
strong and robust teas daily. We salute them with our Irish
Breakfast blend—a hearty machine processed CTC (Cut-Tear-Curl)
from the premier tea garden in Kenya. Boldly spicy and aromatic,
it carries considerable heft. Excellent with milk. Preparation: 3 g tea leaves (1
heaping teaspoon) per 8oz cup of filtered, boiling water. Allow to brew
4 min.
765 Diplomat's Tea™ (50g/13.64, 100g/$24.80, 250g/$58.90, 500g/$111.60)
Negotiate a peaceful accord between two of the world’s most
exquisite teas—Formosa Fancy Superior Oolong and the finest First
Flush Darjeeling. The bright, brisk Muscatel edge of the
Himalayan tea is a worthy companion to the woody, apricot influences of
the Taiwanese selection. Preparation: 3 g tea leaves (2
level teaspoons) per 8oz cup of filtered, boiling water. Allow to brew
3 min.
777 TeaGschwendner Classic™ (50g/$7.10, 100g/$12.90, 250g/$30.64, 500g/$58.05)
This symphony of
a blend is comprised of fragrant Second Flush Darjeeling leaves, top
quality South Indian Silver Tips, and the very best Chinese Jasmine
Pearls. The result - of which we are understandably proud - is a
timeless classic. Preparation: 3 g tea
leaves (2 level teaspoons) per 8oz cup of filtered, boiling water.
Allow to brew 2 min.
870 Vietnam Yen Bai OP (50g/$5.28 100g/$9.60, 250g/$22.80, 500g/$43.20)
Assam lovers
stand amazed. Teas of surprising quality are emerging from Northern
Vietnam. Wild tea trees are plucked and expertly processed. The
finished product glows coppery in the cup with notes of cocoa and sweet
spice against a stout background. Preparation: 3 g tea
leaves (2 level teaspoons) per 8oz cup of filtered, boiling water.
Allow to brew 4 min.
2193 China Jin Shang Tian Hua Red ($3.95ea.)
It is indeed a magic moment; when the bound-up leaf tea tips unfold
reveeraling their intrinsic beauty; when the bud opens to release a
single, red chrysanthemum blossom; when the blossum rises on its silk
string to greet you in the cup. This is Chinese Tea Art at its most
sublime. What fascinating precision! - All the way from the Yellow
Mountais of the province of Anhui. Preparation:
1 piece to 1 glass (8 to 10 ounce). Pour vigorously boiling water over
blossom. Refill the glasses several times according to taste.
Green
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312 Nepal Ilam Mao Feng (50g/$5.45, 100g/$9.90, 250g/$23.51, 500g/$44.55)
An exclusive offering from a boutique garden in Nepal’s
enchanting Ilam Region. A light straw cup with a brisk signature
and lovely honey floral finish. TeaGschwendner has been
instrumental in funding tea development in this area. The production
process that created this tea was specifically designed to meet our
exacting specifications. Preparation: 3 g tea leaves (2
level teaspoons) per 8oz cup of filtered water, boiled and cooled to
80°C/176°F. Allow to brew 1.5 min.
470 Ceylon Paradise™ (organic) (50g/$8.20, 100g/$14.90, 250g/$35.39, 500g/$67.05)
An effortless
marriage of premium Green Ceylon and refreshingly bright lemon
grass. Brisk at first then settling into a buttery finish.
Paradise is about achieving just the right balance. Preparation: 3 g tea leaves (2 level teaspoons) per
8oz cup of filtered water, boiled and cooled to 80°C/176°F.
Allow to brew 4 min.
510 China Gunpowder Temple of Heaven (organic) (50g/$4.18, 100g/$7.60, 250g/$18.05, 500g/$34.20)
Sea captains
ferrying precious cargoes back to the West dubbed this granular tea
Gunpowder, in reference to that common tool of warfare. This
tumble-fired Chinese classic comes in many grades, the finest of which
is Temple of Heaven. The choicest leaves and buds make the
smallest “pellets,” which render an olive colored cup when
brewed, slightly sweet and strikingly nutty. A second infusion is
usually possible. Preparation: 3 g tea leaves (1 level teaspoon) per 8oz
cup of filtered water, boiled and cooled to 75°C/167°F. Allow
to brew 2 min.
515 China Mao Feng (50g/$7.10, 100g/$12.90, 250g/$30.64, 500g/$58.05)
A gem from the breathtaking jagged peaks of the south Anhui Province.
The gardens, often subject to shifting mists, give up their finest
rewards each spring—pan firing delivers a pale straw cup with a
bittersweet astringency, subtle roasted character and light floral
finish. Preparation: 3 g tea leaves (2
level teaspoons) per 8oz cup of filtered water, boiled and cooled to
70°C/158°F. Allow to brew 2 min.
519 China Lung Ching (organic) (50g/$9.30, 100g/$16.90, 250g/$40.14, 500g/$76.05)
Some of finest
Green tea in the world is produced in the Xi Hu District of the
Zhejiang Province. This Organic selection comes from a small tea
garden that lies at the feet of the Buddha, “Ru Lai Fo,”
where cultivation is overseen by the local Tea Research
Institute. A bright yellow cup offers the
bounty—bittersweet green notes, vanilla and water chestnut
dominate a velvety cup. Multiple infusions possible. Preparation: 3 g tea leaves (2 level teaspoons) per 8oz cup of filtered
water, boiled and cooled to 70°C/158°F. Allow to brew 2 min.
520 China Lung Ching (50g/$7.92, 100g/$14.40, 250g/$34.20, 500g/$64.80)
Widely known as
“Dragon Well,” Lung Ching is one of China’s
“Ten Famous Teas” eagerly awaited each March and
April. Meticulously plucked, withered and pan-fired to
perfection, this First Grade tea is a masterful achievement of the
balance between bitter and sweet. A sunshine yellow infusion
presents contrast. Water chestnut resounds and bitter plant
undertones give way to a softer, sweeter hint of vanilla. Preparation: 3 g tea leaves (2 level
teaspoons) per 8oz cup of filtered water, boiled and cooled to
70°C/158°F. Allow to brew 2 min.
534 China Royal Jasmine Curls (50g/$10.78, 100g/$19.60, 250g/$46.55, 500g/$88.20)
The finest
Jasmine teas hail from Fujian Province where Tea Masters have been
practicing their art for centuries. Top quality green budsets are
plucked in spring, and after light processing, are set aside to
patiently await the jasmine blossoms of summer. Picked at just
the right moment, the delicate white blooms are layered with the tea
and allowed to rest overnight. These beautiful hand-rolled Curls
readily accept the delicate, heavenly aroma. A Royal cup
indeed. Preparation: 12 g tea leaves
(7 level Teelamass) to 1 liter filtered or soft water, boiled and
cooled to 80° C/176°F. Allow to brew 2 min.
536 China Wuyuan Jasmine (organic) (50g/$6.27, 100g/$11.40, 250g/$27.08, 500g/$51.30)
This bold
Jasmine handiwork is the specialty of producers in the northern
highlands of Jiangxi Province. The base of Chun Mee Green Tea
provides a bold canvas for the enduring bouquet of fresh Jasmine.
A golden, lively cup that is sure to inspire your confidence and
compliments. Preparation: 3 g
tea leaves (1 heaping teaspoon) per 8oz cup of filtered water, boiled
and cooled to 90°C/194°F. Allow to brew 2 min.
700 Japan Sencha (organic) (50g/$5.45, 100g/$9.90, 250g/$23.51, 500g/$44.55)
A splendid
introduction to Japanese Green Tea, this straightforward selection from
the Aichi Prefecture will satisfy your curiosities. Brisk and
full-bodied with the characteristic notes of brine and fresh-cut grass
that make Sencha a beloved choice the world over. Preparation: 3
g tea leaves (1 heaping teaspoon) per 8oz cup of filtered water, boiled
and cooled to 90°C/194°F. Allow to brew 1 min. Quite
vitalizing. Also tastes good cold.
701 Japan Bancha (organic) (50g/$4.29, 100g/$7.80, 250g/$18.53, 500g/$35.10)
Bancha—“coarse
tea”—hardly deserves its humble name. Plucked in the
summer, after the prime Sencha season, Bancha has a more subtle vegetal
profile, with pleasant toasted notes and low astringency. It is
an ideal tea to pair with food and presents an excellent choice for
those seeking to minimize caffeine intake. Preparation: 3 g tea leaves (1
heaping teaspoon) per 8oz cup of filtered water, boiled and cooled to
80°C/176°F. Allow to brew 1 min.
702 Japan Genmaicha (50g/$4.84, 100g/$8.80, 250g/$20.90, 500g/$39.60)
No inferior tea here—our Genmaicha is made with high quality
Sencha, and of course, the famous toasted rice. Originally a
frugal and clever way to extend the household tea supply until the
following spring, this invention of the less fortunate became a
smashing success. The brisk vegetal sweetness of Sencha
harmonizes wonderfully with the starchy flavor of toasted rice. Preparation: 3 g tea leaves (1
heaping teaspoon) per 8oz cup of filtered water, boiled and cooled to
90°C/194°F. Allow to brew 1 min.
705 Japan Sencha Extra Fine (organic) (50g/$9.24, 100g/$16.80, 250g/$39.90, 500g/$75.60)
South of
Shizuoka lies the vaunted Aichi Prefecture. This seaside region
is blessed by a mild microclimate that is perfect for tea and
consistently delivers spectacular results. Our exquisite jade
Sencha, rich with marine notes and a finish of sweet melon, is proof
that pedigree matters. A complex, satisfying cup. Preparation: 3 g tea leaves (1 level teaspoon) per 8oz
cup of filtered water, boiled and cooled to 70°C/158°F. Allow
to brew 2 min.
715 Japan Kukicha Extra (organic) (50g/$10.84, 100g/$19.70, 250g/$46.79, 500g/$88.65)
“Twig
Tea” is a specialty of the early spring made by meticulously
processing leaf and stalk cuttings from Sencha production.
Lightly creamy and nutty, this treat brews up a bright yellow-green,
but does not have the vegetal boldness of its Sencha cousin. Low
in caffeine and delicious on ice. Preparation: 3 g tea leaves (1
heaping teaspoon) per 8oz cup of filtered water, boiled and cooled to
70°C/158°F. Allow to brew 2 min.
717 Japan Tamaryokucha (50g/$12.27, 100g/$22.30, 250g/$52.96, 500g/$100.35)
The muted green
color indicates this is not your typical Japanese Green Tea. This
specialty of Kyushu is pan-fired, rather than steamed, and hand-rolled
in the traditional Chinese fashion. The result is a stunning
mélange of flavors highlighted by briny grass, almonds and the
tartness of berries. Five hundred years of tea tradition come
alive in this golden yellow infusion. Preparation: 3 g tea leaves (1 heaping teaspoon) per
8oz cup of filtered water, boiled and cooled to 80°
C/176°F. Allow to brew 2 min.
718 Japan Kabuse-cha (half-shade) (organic) (50g/$14.52, 100g/$26.40, 250g/$62.70, 500g/$118.80)
A stunning,
emerald First Flush Green Tea harvested in early June. For
centuries, Japanese tea growers have practiced
“shading”—using nets or trellises to control the
amount of sunlight the plants receive. Kabuse cha is partially
shaded under translucent nets for two weeks prior to harvest enhancing
the sweetness and smoothness of the finished product. The result
is somewhere between Sencha and Gyokuro: grassy and vegetal capped by a
rich, unexpected creaminess. Preparation: 3 g tea leaves (1 level teaspoon) per 8oz
cup of filtered water, boiled and cooled to 70°C/158°F. Allow
to brew 1.5 min.
720 Japan Gyokuro (organic) (50g/$21.95, 100g/$39.90, 250g/$94.76, 500g/$179.55)
The advent of
spring heralds this elite “Jade Dew” tea that is entirely
produced by hand in a boutique setting in the Aichi Prefecture. The
emerald leaf takes on a lustrous, splinter-like appearance after being
subjected to full shading under trellises for several weeks.
Intense chartreuse cup, with rewarding notes of seaweed and honeydew
melon. A brief second infusion is possible. Preparation: 3 g tea leaves (1 level teaspoon) per 8oz
cup of filtered water, boiled and cooled to 60°C/140°F. Allow
to brew 2min.
726 Japan Matcha Powdered Tea (organic) ($17.95/30g tin)
An exquisite,
everyday Matcha for the demanding enthusiast. In order to capture
the maximum possible health benefit from your cup, there is no better
choice than a tea such as this—you are actually drinking the
powdered leaf! A gorgeous, foamy vivid green when prepared
properly in Japanese Tea Ceremony style. Filtered water is added, boiled
and cooled to 60°C/140°F. The liquid is then beaten until
frothy using a bamboo whisk (chasen).
727 Japan Matcha Hikari ($34.95/20g tin)
The expression
of an ancient Japanese art form—the luminous, jade green cup of
Hikari is Matcha at its finest. Only premium, specially
cultivated Tencha leaves are chosen for careful processing and
grinding. This is the chosen tea of the Japanese Tea
Ceremony—frothy and creamy with full body and lingering
sweetness. Preparation:
1-1.5g Matcha powder (2 slightly heaped "Chashaku" bamboo spoons) to
100 ml (3.4 ounces) filtered or soft water, boiled and cooled to
80°C/176°F; whip with a bamboo whisk (Chasen) until foamy.
2210 China Xian Tao ($3.45 ea.)
The perfection of Chinese
tea making is fully revealed when watching the bound green leaf tips
unfold to reveal the blossom of the Amarant rose. Light green cup. Preparation: 1 piece to 1 glass (1/4 liter) filtered or soft
water, boiled and cooled to 95°C/203°F. Refill the glasses
several times according to taste.
White
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349 South India White Oothu (organic) (50g/$5.45, 100g/$9.90, 250g/$23.51, 500g/$44.55)
Forty miles from the southern tip of the subcontinent and isolated
within a pristine tropical rainforest, Oothu was the first tea garden
in India to adopt Biodynamic tea cultivation. This White Tea
offering is partially oxidized, showing splendid colors of green,
russet and pale brown. In the cup, a delightful and pungent
earthiness awaits with nutty undertones. A smooth affair, with an
intensity rarely seen in a White Tea. Preparation: 11g tea leaves (because of the large
tea leaves Teelamass measurement is not recommended) to 1 liter
filtered or soft water, boiled and cooled to 70 degress celcius/185
degrees farenheit. Allow to brew 2 minutes.
531 China Pai Mu Tan (organic) (50g/$7.10, 100g/$12.90, 250g/$30.64, 500g/$58.05)
Plucked from one
of Fujian’s finest gardens, this refined, hand-processed tea is a
representative of the “New Style” of White Tea
production. Withered and then bake-dried, the tea undergoes the
slightest oxidation, masking the “greener” vegetal notes
and allowing us to discover sweet and woody undertones capped by a
lingering floral finish. Preparation: 3
g tea leaves (teaspoon measurement not recommended) per 8oz cup of
filtered water, boiled and cooled to 70°C/158°F. Allow to brew
2 min.
532 China Fancy White Peony (organic) (50g/$12.49, 100g/$22.70, 250g/$53.91, 500g/$102.15)
An inspiring
“New Style” Chinese White Tea hailing from Fuding county in
Fujian Province. Created by a fine plucking of the bud and first
leaf in late March or early April, first grade Pai Mu Tan (or White
Peony) is distinguished by its high count of silver downy
buds. A pale blonde infusion reveals the slightest
astringency and subtle acidity with clean notes of chestnut, honey and
white flowers. Preparation: 3 g tea leaves (teaspoon measurement not recommended) per
8oz cup of filtered water, boiled and cooled to 70° C/158°F.
Allow to brew 2 min.
2230 China Yin Zhen (silver needles) (50g/$19.25, 100g/$34.95, 250g/$83.00)
Yin
Zhen: Silver needle or "white beatitude" - is the name of the most
precious of all white teas. Mysterious myths entwine this treasure.
Handpicked feathery buds shimmer tenderly. The cup is clear as crystal
with a smooth touch of green. A truly precious tea experience! Preparation: 3g
tea leaves (teaspoon measurement not recommended) per 8oz cup of
filtered water, boiled and cooled to 80° C/176°F. Allow to brew
3 min.
2239 China Yin Zhen Flowering Tea (silver needles) ($3.95 ea.)
As
the bound, bladed tips of this famous White tea unfold into their full
beauty, the warm aroma of lavender greets you. An yet there is another
surprise in store! A cromson mallow blossom unfurls from within, the
perfect finale to a charming work of tea art. Preparation: 1 piece to 1 glass (1/4 liter)
filtered or soft water, boiled and cooled to 95° C/203°F. Refil the glasses several times according to taste.
Oolong
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525 China Oolong Kwai Flower (organic) (50g/$4.84, 100g/$8.80, 250g/$20.90, 500g/$39.60)
This moderately
oxidized Fujian Oolong, warm and woody, is complemented quite nicely by
the addition of Osmanthus Blossoms—tiny late summer flowers
prized by the Chinese for their rich, nectar-like flavor reminiscent of
peach. Preparation: 3 g tea
leaves (teaspoon measurement not recommended) per 8oz cup of filtered,
boiling water. Allow to brew 3 min.
620 Formosa Fancy Oolong Ming Xiang (50g/$7.10, 100g/$12.90, 250g/$30.64, 500g/$58.05)
A fine and robust representative of Oriental Beauty or Dong Fang Mei
Ren, a specialty of Northern Taiwan. The Ming Xiang is heavier
than its Formosa counterparts, a rich amber in the cup with a smoky
depth that contrasts with sweeter fruit notes. By all means a
fantastic “sipping tea.” Preparation: 3 g tea leaves (teaspoon
measurement not recommended) per 8oz cup of filtered, boiling water.
Allow to brew 3 min.
625 Formosa Fancy Superior Choice
Oolong (50g/$20.02, 100g/$36.40, 250g/$86.45, 500g/$163.80)
Each year only a few hundred kilos of Bai Hao Wu Long attain such
heights. The mist-shrouded highlands of Hsinchu County are the
ideal growing environment for a masterpiece such as this.
Painstakingly produced in several dozen steps, the Fancy Superior
Choice is a glorious amber with rich, layered notes of wet stone, wood
and dried apricot. Multiple infusions are possible and
recommended. Preparation: 3 g
tea leaves (teaspoon measurement not recommended) per 8oz cup of
filtered, boiling water. Allow to brew for 3 min.
630 Formosa Fancy Superior Oolong
Taifu (50g/$10.78, 100g/$19.60, 250g/$46.55, 500g/$88.20)
The Fancy Superior grade is bestowed only upon exquisite, tippy teas
such as the Taifu. Known as “Five Color Tea,”
northern Taiwanese Oolongs are oxidized around roughly 60% and take on
various hues of brown—from beige to sienna. The Taifu is a
heady cup, a nuanced sketch of wood and stewed plum. Infuse
multiple times. Preparation: 3 g tea leaves (teaspoon measurement not recommended) per
8oz cup of filtered, boiling water. Allow to brew for 4
min.
860 Sumatra Oolong Barisan (50g/$7.04, 100g/$12.80, 250g/$30.40, 500g/$57.60)
This delicate, high quality Oolong from Indonesia is comparable to the
best Green Oolongs from Taiwan. Skilled processing and
high-altitude cultivation delivers a fragrantly floral, jade-green
color. The taste is a mild grassiness that gives way to lush, buttery
floral and vanilla notes sure to make a lasting impression on your
palate. Preparation: 3 g tea leaves (1
heaping teaspoons) per 8oz cup of filtered water, boiled
and cooled to 90°C/194°F. Allow to brew 2 min.
125 Assam No. 5 TGBOP Boisahabi Malty (Second Flush)
145 Assam No. 4 TGFOP Heeleakah (Second Flush) (50g/$4.62, 100g/$8.40, 250g/$19.95, 500g/$37.80) 
150 Assam FTGFOP1 Mangalam (Second Flush) (50g/$5.94, 100g/$10.80, 250g/$25.65, 500g/$48.60) 
153 Assam STGBOP Hattialli (Second Flush) (50g/$6.93, 100g/$12.60, 250g/$23.93, 500g/$56.70) 
155 Assam SFTGFOP 1 Mokalbari "Top of
Top" (Second Flush) (50g/$8.20, 100g/$14.90, 250g/$35.39, 500g/$67.05) 
160 Assam SFTGFOP1 Marangi (50g/$13.75, 100g/$24.95, 250g/$59.25, 500g/$118.50) 
185 East Frisian Leaf Blend (50g/$3.80, 100g/$6.90, 250g/$16.39, 500g/$31.05) 
225 Darjeeling FTGFOP1 Steinthal (First Flush) (50g/$6.55, 100g/$11.90, 250g/$28.26, 500g/$53.55) 
235 Darjeeling SFTGFOP 1 Lingia (First Flush) (50g/$13.64, 100g/$24.80, 250g/$58.90, 500g/$111.60) 
240 Darjeeling Pussimbing (organic First Flush FTGFOP1) (50g/$9.30, 100g/$16.90, 250g/$40.14, 500g/$76.05) 
260 Darjeeling No. 10 TGFOP Rarity (50g/$5.28, 100g/$9.60, 250g/$22.80, 500g/$43.20) 
275 Darjeeling SFTGFOP1 Risheehat (Second Flush) (50g/$13.75, 100g/$24.90, 250g/$59.14, 500g/$112.05) 
279 Darjeeling FTGFOP1 Phuguri (Second Flush) (50g/$18.92, 100g/$34.40, 250g/$81.70, 500g/$154.80) 
410 Ceylon Pekoe Uva Highlands
highgrown (50g/$6.55, 100g/$11.90, 250g/$28.26, 500g/$53.55) 
430 Ceylon no. 21 OP Nuwara Eliya
highgrown (50g/$3.80, 100g/$6.90, 250g/$16.39, 500g/$31.05) 
440 Ceylon OP Uva Blairlomond highgrown (50g/$5.28, 100g/$9.60, 250g/$22.80, 500g/$43.20) 
550 China Rose Tea (50g/$4.29, 100g/$7.80, 250g/$18.53, 500g/$35.10) 
560 China Keemun Finest Chuen Ch'a (50g/$6.49, 100g/$11.80, 250g/$28.03, 500g/$53.10) 
570 China Golden Yunnan (organic) (50g/$4.35, 100g/$7.90, 250g/$18.76, 500g/$35.55) 
571 China Yunnan Golden Downy Pekoe (50g/$5.39, 100g/$9.80, 250g/$23.28, 500g/$44.10) 
572 China Pu-Erh Tuocha (50g/$5.94, 100g/$10.80, 250g/$25.65, 500g/$48.60) 
581 China Lapsang Souchong (organic) (50g/$5.39, 100g/$9.80, 250g/$23.28, 500g/$44.10) 
739 Russian Samovar Tea (50g/$3.25, 100g/$5.90, 250g/$14.01, 500g/$26.55) 
750 English Breakfast Tea (50g/$3.25, 100g/$5.90, 250g/$14.01, 500g/$26.55) 
755 English Five o´clock Tea (50g/$3.25, 100g/$5.90, 250g/$14.01, 500g/$26.55) 
760 English Westminster (50g/$3.80, 100g/$6.90, 250g/$16.39, 500g/$31.05) 
762 O’Sullivan’s
Favorite™ (50g/$3.14, 100g/$5.70, 250g/$13.54, 500g/$25.65) 
765 Diplomat's Tea™ (50g/13.64, 100g/$24.80, 250g/$58.90, 500g/$111.60) 
777 TeaGschwendner Classic™ (50g/$7.10, 100g/$12.90, 250g/$30.64, 500g/$58.05) 
870 Vietnam Yen Bai OP (50g/$5.28 100g/$9.60, 250g/$22.80, 500g/$43.20) 
2193 China Jin Shang Tian Hua Red ($3.95ea.) 
312 Nepal Ilam Mao Feng (50g/$5.45, 100g/$9.90, 250g/$23.51, 500g/$44.55) 
470 Ceylon Paradise™ (organic) (50g/$8.20, 100g/$14.90, 250g/$35.39, 500g/$67.05) 
510 China Gunpowder Temple of Heaven (organic) (50g/$4.18, 100g/$7.60, 250g/$18.05, 500g/$34.20) 
515 China Mao Feng (50g/$7.10, 100g/$12.90, 250g/$30.64, 500g/$58.05) 
519 China Lung Ching (organic) (50g/$9.30, 100g/$16.90, 250g/$40.14, 500g/$76.05) 
520 China Lung Ching (50g/$7.92, 100g/$14.40, 250g/$34.20, 500g/$64.80) 
534 China Royal Jasmine Curls (50g/$10.78, 100g/$19.60, 250g/$46.55, 500g/$88.20) 
536 China Wuyuan Jasmine (organic) (50g/$6.27, 100g/$11.40, 250g/$27.08, 500g/$51.30) 
700 Japan Sencha (organic) (50g/$5.45, 100g/$9.90, 250g/$23.51, 500g/$44.55) 
701 Japan Bancha (organic) (50g/$4.29, 100g/$7.80, 250g/$18.53, 500g/$35.10) 
702 Japan Genmaicha (50g/$4.84, 100g/$8.80, 250g/$20.90, 500g/$39.60) 
705 Japan Sencha Extra Fine (organic) (50g/$9.24, 100g/$16.80, 250g/$39.90, 500g/$75.60) 
715 Japan Kukicha Extra (organic) (50g/$10.84, 100g/$19.70, 250g/$46.79, 500g/$88.65) 
717 Japan Tamaryokucha (50g/$12.27, 100g/$22.30, 250g/$52.96, 500g/$100.35) 
718 Japan Kabuse-cha (half-shade) (organic) (50g/$14.52, 100g/$26.40, 250g/$62.70, 500g/$118.80) 
720 Japan Gyokuro (organic) (50g/$21.95, 100g/$39.90, 250g/$94.76, 500g/$179.55) 
726 Japan Matcha Powdered Tea (organic) ($17.95/30g tin) 
727 Japan Matcha Hikari ($34.95/20g tin) 
2210 China Xian Tao ($3.45 ea.) 
349 South India White Oothu (organic) (50g/$5.45, 100g/$9.90, 250g/$23.51, 500g/$44.55) 
531 China Pai Mu Tan (organic) (50g/$7.10, 100g/$12.90, 250g/$30.64, 500g/$58.05) 
532 China Fancy White Peony (organic) (50g/$12.49, 100g/$22.70, 250g/$53.91, 500g/$102.15) 
2230 China Yin Zhen (silver needles) (50g/$19.25, 100g/$34.95, 250g/$83.00) 
2239 China Yin Zhen Flowering Tea (silver needles) ($3.95 ea.)
525 China Oolong Kwai Flower (organic) (50g/$4.84, 100g/$8.80, 250g/$20.90, 500g/$39.60) 
625 Formosa Fancy Superior Choice
Oolong (50g/$20.02, 100g/$36.40, 250g/$86.45, 500g/$163.80) 
630 Formosa Fancy Superior Oolong
Taifu (50g/$10.78, 100g/$19.60, 250g/$46.55, 500g/$88.20) 
860 Sumatra Oolong Barisan (50g/$7.04, 100g/$12.80, 250g/$30.40, 500g/$57.60)