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Bolivia Teas
Bolivian teas are grown on the high misty slopes where the Amazon Basin meets the Andes Mountains. This unique location, where cool air from the Andean snowcapped peaks combines with warm moist air from the Amazon, has produced unique teas with extraordinary flavor and a distinctive aroma for over seventy years.
The cool temperatures and increased rainfall where these Bolivian teas grow allow tea bushes to grow slower, creating distinctive teas.
Bolivian Black Tea
| Origin: Bolivia Type: Organic Hailing from pristine family-owned gardens on the high slopes of the Yungas just hours north of La Paz, where the Andes meet the Amazon basin this relatively new arrival on the world tea market is a wonderful example of an uncommon growing region producing a truly unique quality tea. The lingering subtle sweetness and smooth enduring qualities of this unique black tea was one of the surprises of this season. |
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1 oz $4.95
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Bolivian Green Tea
| Organic Green Tea Origin: Bolivia This relatively new entry into the world tea market hails from pristine family-owned gardens on the high slopes of the Yungas just hours north of La Paz, where the Andes meet the Amazon basin. This fine organic green is light, delicately grassy, gentle & airy. |
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1 oz $4.95
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China Teas
The history of tea in China is long and complex. The Chinese have enjoyed tea for thousands of years. Most Chinese teas are consumed in China and are not exported, except to Chinese-speaking communities in other countries.
Within the traditional main categories of tea (white, green, oolong, black, pu-erh), researchers estimate there are between 700 to 1,000 variations due to different strains of the camilla plant, growing conditions, and processing techniques.
Jingmai Pu-ehr
Special Select (vintage 2010)Origin: China 2010 raw (green) Pu-erh that was picked before the first rain (the best harvest of the year). This tea has an excellent aroma and body. Manufactured by a small family-owned tea factory in the pristine Jingmai tea mountain area. This area contains a large concentration of ancient tea trees and is believed to be the birth place of Pu-erh tea. |
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India Teas
India is one of the largest tea producers in the world, though over 70% of the tea is consumed within India itself. A number of renowned teas, such as Darjeeling, also grow exclusively in India.
Research shows that tea is indigenous to eastern and northern India, and was cultivated and consumed there for thousands of years and represents the style of tea grown in the Assam region. On the other hand, Chinese varieties not suited for the conditions in Assam flourish in the higher altitudes such as Darjeeling. There are several very different varieties of teas that grow in India depending on their unique growing regions.
Darjeeling Glenburn White Peony
| This specialty tea is harvested from the historic Glenburn estate located in the pristine river valley and rolling hills of Darjeeling. Preserving the delicate silver tea buds, and a tender young leaf as well, this rare White Tea is picked by their most experienced tea pickers on a few select days each year. The buds are partially open, and the leaf is lightly curled giving the tea a silvery appearance. Mildly sweet in flavour, the cup is pale yellow in colour, but with a lingering freshness that embodies the crisp clean and unspoiled environment it is grown in. |
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1 oz $5.95
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Darjeeling White Tea
| Origin: India Estate: Makaibari Estate Organic & Fair Trade This biodynamic tea hails from the esteemed Makaibari Estate in Kurseong, Darjeeling in West Bengal India. Kurseong is also known as the land of the white orchid. These delicate buds are handled lovingly & presented proudly; admire the mastery of this tea before steeping a cup. |
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1 oz $5.95
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Japan Teas
The history of tea in Japan has its earliest known references in a text written by a Buddhist monk in the 9th century. Tea became a drink of the religious classes in Japan when Japanese priests and envoys sent to China to learn about its culture brought tea to Japan.
Almost all kinds of Japanese tea are processed by kneading, except for matcha. Tea leaves are dried and kneaded using the application of heat. This process enables the tea to be easily brewed and to form the tea leaves into the proper shape.
Japanese Black Tea "Chiran Black"
| Origin: Japan Estate: Kagoshima Prefecture From the land revered for its superb Green Tea offerings, this Black Tea from Kagoshima Prefecture is a truly unique find. Kagoshima teas have been steadily growing in popularity and is the area in Japan where the first flush harvest occurs at the earliest date. Made from the same tea plants used to make Green tea resulting in a light & delicate black tea with a subtle sweetness. |
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1 oz $6.95
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Japanese Kokeicha “Spaghetti Tea”
| Origin: Japan
This unique tea is very popular in Japan in sushi restaurants and sushi bars and is often referred to as Agari. This intriguing, vibrant Japanese green tea is made from powdered “imperfect tea” resulting from Sencha and Gyokuro manufacturing. These very fine fannings & broken bits are mixed with a bit of rice water & then pressed through molds producing uniform, spaghetti-like bits. Maximum flavor & benefits. |
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1 oz $5.95
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Sri Lanka Teas
Tea production in Sri Lanka, formerly Ceylon, is of high importance to the Sri Lankan economy and the world market.
The country is the world’s fourth largest producer of tea. The central highlands of the country, low temperature climate throughout the year, annual rainfall and the level of humidity are more favorable geographical factors for production in high quality tea.
Ceylon Green Tea
| Organic ~ Fair Trade Origin: Sri Lanka Estate: Idulgashinna Estate From the acclaimed lush gardens of the Idulgashinna Estate in Sri Lanka, this unique Biodynamic tea has marvelous mellowness but all the subtle character of a full-bodied black Ceylon. Rare at any time of the year & highly recommended. Beautiful long, green, OP leaves unfurl with a distinct aroma & pleasure for all the senses. |
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Taiwan Teas
Most of the oolong tea produced in Taiwan is for local consumption. The Taiwanese are discriminating tea drinkers who demand the best.
Taiwan is known to produce some of the best oolong (wu-long) in the world thanks to a mature tea culture and ideal growing conditions. Its unique growing environment is due to both its geographical position and its mountainous terrain near the Tropic of Cancer. Each tea area within Taiwan produces a tea unique in flavour and aroma.
Taiwan Milk Oolong Tea
| Origin: Taiwan Estate: Nantou A truly unique tea from the gently rolling hills of Nantou! This very special tea is a lightly oxidized oolong made from Jin Xuan cultivar delivers a smooth & creamy finish with a hint of cinnamon & roasted sugar. |
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1 oz $4.95
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Thailand Teas
Thailand has over the years developed high quality by bringing the plant varieties and know-how from overseas and improving on it. Starting with Chinese migrants bringing with them the knowledge and cultivation skills of making tea followed by Taiwanese tea experts to upgrade the tea plantations.
They brought with them high-quality tea plant hybrids that had been developed by the center as well as the processing technique specifically developed to produce quality High Mountain Oolong teas for which Taiwan is renowned.
Thailand Jade Oolong Tea
| Origin: Thailand Estate: Doi Mai Salong This medium oxidized oolong from Doi Mai Salong in Chang Rai is made from actual cuttings that were transplanted from the world famous WuYi Shan in China. Enjoy the unique orchid fragrance followed by natural sweetness which lingers after initial floral & fruit notes. A great example of a varietal from one region successfully flourishing in a different region of the world while taking on subtle characteristics from the new region. |
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1 oz $6.95
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