China, the birthplace of tea, has had tea bushes in cultivation for over 5000 years. Most of the tea produced and consumed in China is green tea and comes mainly from the provinces of Zhejiang, Anhui, Jaingsu and Jiangxi. Unlike other tea producing countries, Chinese tea production is not done on large tea estates but the majority is done in villages scattered throughout the mountainous regions of the country. The various locations, climate, soil, altitude, water, tea bushes and manufacturing processes of each village, and their adherence to age old manufacturing techniques, is what makes China's green teas unique.
Transport yourself to a land of desert sands, caravans and palm tree filled oasis, with Moroccan Mint a delicious blend of spearmint and green tea. The green tea unfurls into large leaves, with a pale ecru cup and a strong minty flavor. Brew tea at 180º - steep for 2-3 minutes.
A spectacular tea! The long olive green leaves are tied together with golden and raspberry colored flowers. When brewed, the leaves unfurl into long silvery, olive green leaves and a brilliant floral display from the Chrysanthemum and Amaranth flowers. Niu Lang produces a pale golden cup with a light green oolong taste. Brew: One ball in 12 oz. of water and steep 5 minutes at 185°F. While leaves are moist, multiple infusions are possible.
When brewed, the small, tightly balled, silvery-green leaves open into large olive green leaves. Pinhead Gunpowder Green tea has a medium body, with a very delicate hint of smokiness in the light amber cup. Brew tea at 180º - steep for 2 minutes.
Pu-erh is China’s great mystery tea and is famous for its health benefits and low caffeine levels. It’s said to be a general tonic for the digestion of fatty foods, relieves indigestion and lowers cholesterol and hypertension levels. Considered a very rare tea in the market, this tea from Yunnan is composed of two leaves and a bud. The silvery green, twisted leaves open into a yellow-green leaf and produce a delicate, light green cup. The tea has a rich, refreshing, earthy flavor. Brew tea at 195º - steep for 2-3 minutes for the 1st infusion. Steep for 4-6 minutes for 2nd infusion.
Now lovers of green tea can experience the healthy benefits of drinking green tea while enjoying the delicious, slightly sweet and floral taste of this green rose tea. This fragrant tea is delicately scented with rose petals. Brew tea at 180º - steep for 2 minutes.
This green tea from the Jiangsu province of China is spectacular! The dark green, twisted, tippy leaves brew to a delicate, pale green cup with a fresh spinach, vegetal aroma and taste and a slight aftertaste of apple. Brew tea at 180º - steep for 2 minutes.
Silver Sprout is a delicious organic green tea grown in the Anhui province of eastern China. The small tightly curled and twisted silver-gray leaves unfurl into long, thin leaves and produce a pale ecru cup with a smooth, sweet, refreshing and slightly citral taste.
Brew tea at 180º - steep for 2 minutes.
The medium twisted, curled, dark green leaves from Jingshan, in the Hubei Province, emit an earthy, vegetal aroma with a delicious early spring, sweet pea flavor. Brew tea at 180º - steep for 2 minutes
This delicate green tea, with the fragrant aroma of lilacs, heralds in the Spring season with a flourish. Enjoy your own spring (especially if the nights are cool) with this relaxing floral cup. Brew: 2 tsp tea in 8 oz. water (at 165°), steep for 2 minutes.
These dark green leaves have fuzzy white tips that brew to a gray-green color with a delicate floral aroma. Delight your taste buds with this excellent bodied and slightly flowery tea. Brew: 1 tsp (3g) tea in 8 oz. water (at 165°), steep for 2 minutes
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In Chinese, Young Hyson means "before the rains". The tea is prepared from young leaves, twisted in a long, thin style. The flavor is more full-bodied and pungent than other green teas, with a hint of sweetness. Brew tea at 180º - steep for 2 minutes.
“Yumberry”, is the latest in the superfruit category! We’ve taken our beautiful White Monkey tea and blended it with the delicious yumberry flavor and assorted fruit pieces to give you a tea that is pale in the cup with a fruity, slightly tart taste. Brew 2 tsp per 8 oz. cup for 2 minutes @180ºF.
The tea growers in the village, in an attempt to preserve their natural resources and individuality from larger companies, are forming a tea cooperative. Profits from the sale of these teas will directly support the village's cooperative in their efforts. This fragrant green tea is rolled into small pearl-like balls (similar to a Gunpowder style leaf) , which when brewed, unfurl into beautiful, long slender green leaves, with a delightful vegetal aroma and a delicate ecru colored cup. The taste is smooth, sweet, light fruity and vegetal.
The tea growers in the village, in an attempt to preserve their natural resources and individuality from larger companies, are forming a tea cooperative. Profits from the sale of these teas will directly support the village's cooperative in their efforts. The tightly rolled balls are darker (than the Pure variety), the brewed leaves, while also extremely long, are a darker shade of olive green and the brewed cup is slightly darker. The tea has more body than the "pure" with a stronger vegetal taste.
The tea growers in the village, in an attempt to preserve their natural resources and individuality from larger companies, are forming a tea cooperative. Profits from the sale of these teas will directly support the village's cooperative in their efforts. The "Premium" Green Pearl differs slightly in appearance and taste than the "Pure" variety. This premium tea is grown further up the mountain range from the pure variety, where the conditions create a stronger taste. The tightly rolled balls are darker, the brewed leaves, while also extremely long, are a darker shade of olive green and the brewed cup is slightly darker. The tea has more body than the "pure" with a stronger vegetal taste.
