Organic Green Tea - Organic Loose Leaf Green Teas from Simpson & Vail

For teas to be listed as "organic" they have to be certified by an accredited organization. Some of the main agencies regulating the industry are the European Union, USDA National Organic Program, and Demeter (Germany). Two of the well known certifying agencies include the IMO (Institute for Marketecology- Switzerland) and the QAI (Quality Assurance International - California).

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T0728

Bolivian Green Tea, Large Leaf, Organic

Like its black counterpart, these olive-green leaves have a truly unique 2-3” length. The wet leaf has an herbal green bouquet with a bright sparkling appearance in the cup. The taste is clean, smooth and slightly sweet; similar in style to a Japanese green. Brew tea at 180º - steep for 3 minutes.

T0583

China Sencha Organic Green Tea

A refreshing, slightly sweet, light vegetal tasting tea, with a light emerald green cup, is produced from these flat, broad leaves. Brew tea at 180º - steep for 2 minutes.

T0272

Darjeeling - Ambootia Estate Organic Green Tea

Nothing can be healthier than a cup of Darjeeling Ambootia Estate Organic Green Tea, a superlative tea with its pale hues and refreshing aroma. The smallish green leaves impart a sweet after-taste, with more body than most green teas and the wonderful flavor of a fine Darjeeling. Brew tea at 180º - steep for 2 minutes.

T0378

Gunpowder, Organic Green Tea

The olive-green pellets, when brewed, unfurl into a long green leaf, with a pale green cup and a distinctive vegetal aroma. The cup of Organic Gunpowder is light, smooth and non-astringent, with a touch of earthiness. Brew tea at 180º - steep for 2 minutes.

T0344

Gu-Zhang-Mao Jian Organic Green Tea

Whew! What a name --- and what a tea! Gu-Zhang-Mao Jian is one of the most delicate greens that we have tasted with a light, slightly sweet, fruity, rose taste. Brew tea at 180º - steep for 2 minutes.