Green Teas

Green tea refers to tea that has undergone minimal oxidation. The oxidation process is halted by either steaming or being quickly pan-fried. Green tea is a popular tea in China and Japan, and has also gained international media attention for it’s documented health benefits in recent years.

Generally green tea has a fresh, light taste. Green tea doesn’t refer as much to the color of the brew, but rather the color of its leaves.
There are many varieties of green tea, separated by country of origin and style of processing.

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

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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1oz $4.95

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