Spring select white tea hand blended with coconut, safflowers, and cornflowers. Delivers a sweet creamy texture with a light body, and a good balance of coconut.
Deep steamed organic Japanese green tea blended with rose petals and essence of cherry. Water Temperature: 180-185 F degrees Caffeine Content: Medium Steep Time: 3 minutes Ingredients: Organic Sencha Japanese Green Tea, Rose Petals, and Essence of Cherry Origin: Art of Tea Blend
Chamomile Clementine has a sweet and velvety taste unseen in most chamomile blends. This unique tisane is mellow but still complex in the finish with a hint of cinnamon, apple and lime. Water Temperature: 206 F degrees Steep TIme: 5 minutes Ingredients: Organic Fair Trade Chamomile, organic green rooibos, organic fair trade rooibos, organic orange peel, natural flavors.
Contains 60 Japanese Filter Tea Pouches. Great for to go options and to place in your favorite teapot for easy clean up and use. Just place your selection of tea inside the pouch, lift the flaps and fold. $6.95 per bag of 60
Jasmine-drenched, silver-tipped green tea leaves are meticulously hand formed into a sphere that blooms like a flower in your cup, teapot, or even wine glass. Brews fresh fruit characters with floral notes. Optimize your experience and delight of this true art of tea by infusing in large clear glassware. Water Temperature: 180-185 F degrees Caffeine Content: Low Steep Time: 3-5 minutes Ingredients: Organic Green Tea Leaves, Amarath Flower Origin: Anhui, China
Kukicha is made from attentively-aged organic twigs and stems. After aging, the twigs are roasted, providing a full-bodied tea. Kukicha is both mild and soothing with a hint of cinnamon and is quite low in caffeine. Water Temperature: 180-185 F degrees Caffeine Content: Low Steep Time: 3 minutes Ingredients: Organic Roasted Green Twigs and Stems Origin: Japan
Organic green tea hand crafted with tropical flavors of pineapple, mango and papaya offering a sweet and refreshing sensation. Our custom blend has wonderful benefits as a great intro to green tea as a low caffeine alternative with lively fruit notes. Water Temperature: 180-185 F degrees Steep Time: 3-5 minutes Ingredients: Organic Green Tea, Pineapple, Organic Cornflowers, Organic Safflowers, and Natural Flavors Origin: Art of Tea Blend
A healthy, organic mix of Sencha green tea flavored with orange peels, orange blossoms, marigold, and safflower petals. It gives the green tea a wonderfully sweet twist! Studies show green tea aids in detoxifying the body, avoiding certain cancers, regulating your blood sugar and promoting healthy teeth, skin, and bones.
Green Tea Tropical green tea boasts smooth green tea leaves that harmoniously blend with sweet tropical fruits to create a sensation as uplifting as a breeze of the isle of Papenoo. A healthy and refreshing blend rich in antioxidants, Green Tea Tropical makes an ideal introduction to green tea.
Mango Green Tea Decaf, is a sweet blend of decaffeinated green tea from the Korakundah estate in Nilgiri, India combined with mango pieces and calendula. With an intoxicating aroma, this fruity and flavorful green tea provides the perfect introduction to those new to green tea, or simply looking for a delicious, caffeine-free green tea blend. 4 oz loose tea in bag
Our Organic Earl Green tea, an organic Darjeeling green tea blended with bergamot, is a unique twist on the classic Earl Grey black tea. One of our employee favorites, Organic Earl Green makes a great breakfast tea or can be enjoyed all day long. This loose tea is ideal for friends who are new to green tea. Also refreshing on ice. Loose 4 oz tea in bag
Organic Dragonwell green tea, the world's most renowned China green tea, envelops the whole palate with a slightly sweet, very refreshing liquor. A classic wok-fired green tea, it has a delicate chestnut like flavor, captivating aroma, and a lovely yellow-green color.
Green tea from Japan, Sencha deep roast green tea is a premium sencha green tea expertly roasted longer than classic sencha tea. In Japan, the style and method of roasting tea leaves differs, and impacts flavor. This Sencha deep roast green tea exhibits toasty notes but preserves the freshness and green taste of the leaf. Please note in our brewing instructions that the ideal brewing temperature for delicate green teas is 140F-160F. Loose tea in 4 oz. bag
A popular green tea fromChina, Gunpowder green tea cosists of green tea leaves rolled into small pearls that unfurl before your eyes. Bursting with energy they resemble pellets of gunpowder. Slightly roasted, smoky and astringent in character, this is a classic Chinese green tea cup. Loose tea in 4 oz. bag
This limited-quantity, light-steamed sencha from the Shizuoka region of Japan was plucked in the spring of 2009. Also known as "shincha" or "new tea, " Rare Japanese spring-plucked teas such as this one are noted for their sweet, umami-rich flavor and exceptional quality.Its needle-like, pine-colored leaves yield a lightly cloudy gold-green infusion with aromas of broth, brine, raw almonds, roasted hazelnuts, steamed baby spinach and toasted nori. The flavor balances sweet and savory, much like sautEed kale with caramelized onions. It is very smooth, with almond skin nuttiness, and is less oceanic in flavor than many senchas. The mouthfeel is soft and persistent. The finish is moist and mild, with notes of steamed green vegetables and almonds.Asamushi-Cha Shizuoka's sweet, brothy taste makes it ideal for pairing with macrobiotic cuisine.
Most senchas are steamed. This gives them the oceanic, grassy flavor for which they are known, However, in a remote area of Shizuoka, Ashikubo Sencha is produced using a very traditional, but completely different, technique: it is wood-roasted. This processing method gives Ashikubo an extraordinary flavor that cannot be found in any other type of sencha.Broad, matte green leaves with a fruity, fir-like aroma produce a feather-light brew with scents of fruity, green extra virgin olive oil, fresh pinewood, green cornhusks and steamed corn. The flavor has an up-front, big and bold astringency with grainy notes of toasted barley and dried sweet maize. Toasted cashew butteriness and walnut skin astringency round out the aftertaste.Although Ashikubo Sencha is singular in its flavor, oolong lovers will delight in the unexpected honey orchid undertone and evolving complexity that recall our Bao Zhong and Dong-Ding Oolongs.
Our organic large leaf Japanese green tea from the later harvest infuses a bold and altogether refreshing spirit. Its grassy bouquet is enhanced by a pale yellow-green hue. This tea is certified USDA organic.
This unusual, appealing twist on a classic British tea is a connoisseur's Earl Grey. Forest-green leaves with flecks of lime and spring green are imbued with the intense, peppery, fresh aroma of bergamot from Calabria, Italy. They brew into a spring yellow-green with a milky, hazy appearance. The aroma is at once classic Sencha (marine, vegetal and sweet) and juicy, vanilla-tinged bergamot. Clean and full, fresh and green, the flavors of this tea are nuanced and pleasingly dainty. Notes of tart-sweet citrus and lightly steamed asparagus with a squeeze of lemon juice wash over the palate, and are followed by a perfumey bergamot aftertaste that's sure to delight event the most traditional of Earl Grey fans.
For years, we worked to develop this tea, and we are proud to offer it to you now as our very first "Special Reserve" blend. It is a full, rich balance of steamed Japanese bancha and three types of hand-cut vanilla beans from Madagascar, Tahiti and Indonesia. Extreme notes of caramel richness, vanilla bean, vanilla-infused cream and dulce de leche are set off by bancha's mellower flavors of roasted chestnut, almond and vegetal sweetness. The aftertaste is, not surprisingly, one of pure vanilla bean.This tea is a fantastically decadent "dessert blend" on its own. It also makes the best green tea latte we've ever tasted. Special Reserve Extreme Vanilla is a must for all vanilla lovers!This tea is certified USDA organic.
Fukamushi Sencha is an extremely limited-quantity 2009 spring harvest tea from Shizuoka, Japan. The glistening jade leaves of this rare tea handpicked, deep-steamed and air-shipped to us only once each year. However, what makes Fukamushi Sencha truly great (and one of our staff favorites) is its aroma and flavor.The spear-like leaves of Fukamushi Sencha herald foresty pine aromas that are shot through with a bright hint of citrus. The envy-green brew is a juxtaposition of thick, bold iodine minerality and marine notes with a gentle, underlying, buttery sweetness. The robust, orange-pith astringency fades with notes of roasted nuts and coriander and deep, persistent, green flavors of sweet grasses in the aftertaste.Brew with care; as if possessed by a fickle deity, this tea will reward proper brewing with sublime flavors and punish careless over-steepers with an unappealingly bitter brew.
Many Genmaichas taste overwhelmingly of toasted rice. Aside from the obvious graininess and perhaps some nuttiness, there isn't much to say about them. Our Genmaicha is different - it's a balanced blend of wide, flatly folded bancha leaves and deeply toasted (and, in some cases, popped) rice kernels.The aroma of the leaves goes beyond toasted grain to reveal a light, floral complexity. The brew offers up fragrances of steamed leeks, vegetable gyoza, sushi with avocado, wakame salad (minus the sour tones) and richly nutty scents.Its flavor is a unified front of steamed green tea and toasted brown rice, with no one ingredient overpowering the other. The roasty, almost smoky taste hints at grilled carrots, wood-fire-oven-baked breads and roasted greens.The mouthfeel is dense and oily, and overall the tea is far heavier than most Japanese greens. This richness makes Genmaicha well suited for brunch and lends it to bolder, unconventional pairings, such as Margarita pizza.
Whereas Genmaicha is a low-caffeine alternative to other Japanese greens, Genmaimatcha cranks up the caffeine (and the antioxidants and flavor) with the addition of one of our favorite teas: Matcha. The jade-green, matcha-covered leaves in Genmaimatcha have a sweet, grainy aroma with an intense green freshness. They brew into a rich, deep, nearly opaque chartreuse green liquor with a sweet, toasty flavors of roasted almonds and grains, an oceanic whiff of fatty salmon and a pure, strong grassy, vegetal note. What follows is a tingly aftertaste in which toasty rice notes outlast any fading astringency. The overall effect is assertively bittersweet, cementing this tea's spot as a favorite wake-up tea. Pair with breakfast, brunch or grilled fish.
Savor a bouquet in your wine glass as this globe of hand-sewn, gently crimped green tealeaves slowly unfurls to reveal three brilliant, golden calendula blossoms in a gorgeous sea-anemone-like formation. Like Grand Jasmin Mu Dan, this blossoming tea is a visual and culinary delight.Brewed in a wine glass, glass teacup or a glass teapot, this handcrafted beauty is perfect for meditating over during sunrise and sunset. It can be infused for up to 30 minutes at a time without becoming bitter. It is low in caffeine and has a smooth, lightly vegetal taste with gentle notes of bittersweet cocoa.
Long Jing is also known as "Dragonwell, " "Dragon's Well" or "Lung Ching." No matter what you call it, just know that this batch is one of the grand cru teas of China and a phenomenal introduction to premium green tea. It is grown on the slopes of the Tieh Mu Mountains in the Zhejiang Province. Skilled artisans pan-fire fresh leaf-and-bud sets into oval shapes reminiscent of the way tealeaves appear on the plant.Our Long Jing leaves are flat, smooth and shiny - an indication of their superior quality. They range in color from deep fir to spring green and have aromas of firewood and toasted nuts.They brew into an infusion that is translucent, pale and buttery yellow, with an aroma that is true to the leaf, plus a light, sweetly vegetal note, like snapped green beans, and an elusive, underlying sweetness. In the mouth, flavors of roasted chestnuts, almonds and cashews are complemented by a velour-like mouthfeel and a complete lack of astringency. The aftertaste is lingering and nutty, with hints of vanilla and sweet, warming spices.This tea is certified USDA organic.
This mountain-grown Japanese green tea is a fantastical interplay of subtle flavors and aromas that's sure to delight any foodie.The forest-green leaves give off ripe scents of mango, orchid and magnolia. The electric chartreuse brew has a bouquet of steamed asparagus with a drop of lemon juice and rich umami flavors of roasted artichoke and young extra virgin olive oil. A light mouthfeel is contrasted by an unexpected sweetness of grilled-in-the-husk, heavily buttered yellow corn. A delicate finish of clove astringency and sakura blossoms multiplies the depth and complexity of this enchanting brew.The pairing capabilities are endless, and are one of the many factors that place Honyama Sencha amongst our best sellers.
In Taoism, peaches are considered to be an "elixir of life, " and there are stories of a peach tree that granted immortality to all who consumed its fruit. In modern science, Japanese green tea has been associated with longevity and wellbeing. With Immortal Green, we have combined these two elixirs in one enchanting brew.In this blend, sencha the color of nori is flecked with brilliantly colored marigold blossoms. Juicy, thick scents of candied peaches and ripe passion fruit give this ethereal, misty yellow brew an almost palpable aroma. The infusion's delicately grassy and richly fruity flavor gives way to a clean aftertaste with light astringency and lingering passion fruit notes.A fantastic flavored green tea, Immortal Green is one of our best sellers.
This unusual, mushroom-shaped blossoming tea is as flavorful as it is beautiful. White buds and green leaves converge in a spiral at the peak of the hand-tied bloom, which gradually sinks in warm water as its tealeaf tendrils slowly unfurl. In a dramatic display, it reveals translucent, lemon-yellow petals surrounding a striking red amaranth core.The aroma of this flowering tea is one of intense jasmine blossoms, with decadent and unexpected notes of vanilla, vodka and dark chocolate chip cookies. The full flavor has a slight jasmine sharpness that's balanced by a flowery sweetness and delicate notes of chocolate and vanilla. The lingering aftertaste of jasmine delights the palate and leaves you thirsting for more.Although a five-minute steeping is enough to release Grand Jasmin Mu Dan's abundant flavor, it can be infused for up to 30 minutes, making it ideal for displaying and serving at dinner parties. After longer steepings, it does not get overly astringent. Instead, its complexity evolves to include a tinge of espresso-like richness and depth.
Our Kabuki green tea is as dramatic and colorful as its namesake. Small bright kabuse leaves, blossomy cherry tree flowers and vibrant violet blooms come together for a bold, flowery bouquet with a scent of cherry simple syrup. The brew is bright, clear, electric lime. It has a flowery aroma with a light, vegetal undertone. The flavor is smooth and sweet - the taste of cherry blossoms is heightened with flavors of violet and fresh-cut flower stems.Harvested in Kyoto April 2 - 4 and air shipped to insure optimal freshness.
Kabusecha is a rare, shade-grown Japanese green tea that is typically reserved for special occasions and visitors in Japan. For Kabusecha Plum, we have combined the sweet, oceanic taste of this rare tea with sweet plum. The result is a thoroughly enjoyable blend studded with tiny, tightly closed blossoms that resemble elaborate, miniature origami.Although this blend may sound unconventional, it was created in the tradition of Japanese savory-sweet flavor combinations. Uji-grown green tea's classic umami notes pair effortlessly with sweet plumy depths. The slightly cloudy, yellow-green infusion has a smooth, sweet and lightly sour flavor with a whisper of floral tones and hints of soft vanilla and fruit. The aftertaste is delicately astringent, yet floral and sweet.
Deep green sencha leaves are accented with tiny pink and violet lavender blossoms in a blend that is at once fresh and classic. The brew is a springy yellow green with assertive aromas of lavender and the ocean, and a soft peppery undertone. A full lavender flavor fills the palate, and then gracefully reveals notes of lime zest, ocean air and cloves. The finish speaks of flowers, steamed young greens and lemon.
Le Jardin is a blend of some of our favorite flavors from gardens around the world. Organic green tea from China acts as a base for bits of tart orange peel and tangy pineapple, banner-like marigold blossoms and spicy ground cinnamon. The resultant infusion is pale butter yellow with an aroma like Russian tea punch, but lighter, cleaner and more oceanic. Pineapple and cinnamon notes dominate as flavors of citrus and sea breeze add to the tempting complexity of this exotic, enticing infusion. Fans of flavored teas, take note: Le Jardin has a daringly flavorful depth that is exceedingly rare in a green tea.This tea is certified USDA organic.
Marrakesh is our own Moroccan mint green tea, based on a tradition dating back to the days of the Silk Road. It is a blend of spearmint leaves and tightly rolled pellets of Chinese green tea (called "Gunpowder Green" for their gunpowder-like appearance).Traditionally, Moroccan tea is mixed with an enormous amount of sugar for a thick, almost syrupy consistency, but our Marrakesh blend stands on its own. The bronze, crystal-clear infusion's smoky, roasty aroma is freshened by a touch of mint, and the flavor is tingly and refreshing with an impressive smoky depth. The aftertaste is delicate and smooth, making this a supremely sippable tea whether it's served hot or iced.
Our organic Midori is our second-ever "Special Reserve" tea. It is a blend of light-steamed Japanese green tea, Japanese muskmelon, Japanese ibari melon, Chinese safflower, Egyptian hibiscus fruit and calendula, French lavender, and Chilean and Pakistani rose petals.The word "midori" is Japanese for green. Aside from the gold and vermillion flowers in Midori, "green" is a wonderfully apt descriptor: its aroma and flavor are sublimely green, with bold notes from rare, green-tasting Japanese melons and premium Japanese green tea, and its infusion is gorgeous milky chartreuse.The taste is smooth, balanced and only lightly sweet, as anything more would overshadow the nuances of this delicate interplay of green melon and green tea. The paper-thin aftertaste subtly echoes the flavor of this astounding Special Reserve tea.Midori is a personal favorite of our co-founder, Randy.This tea is certified USDA organic.
Like a celestial river of stars, River of Heaven's deep blue-green sencha, studded with bright violet and cornflower blossoms, is there to point you in the right direction. The dry leaves emit glowing aromas of blood oranges and flowers, with a subtle oceanic undercurrent. The brew is luminescent chartreuse, with rich floral aromas, marine depths and delicate umami brothiness.Shake, brew and sip. By the time you experience the floral-citrus aftertaste, you will have found your way.
Tuo Cha Green Pu Er Vintage 2005 is an esoteric tea and an ideal gateway into the world of pu er teas. "Tuo cha" literally translates to "bird's nest" - the compressed leaves are named for their shape disc-like, rounded shape. Unlike our other pu ers, this tuo cha is "green" in color. Because of this, it has a lighter flavor than the rest.To brew, remove the densely packed leaves from the delicate beige paper that envelops it. Note the abundance of silvery buds. Brew in near-boiling water for up to seven minutes, starting with less time if you prefer a lighter taste. Note the delicate aroma of forest soil in the yellow-gold infusion. Sip, and savor the honey-like sweetness, subtle earthiness and notes of caramel and flowers.When you have finished your first infusion, reinfuse the leaves for slightly longer than before. As the leaves unfurl from their compressed state, they release deeper, earthier aromas. Our Tuo Cha Green Pu Er is renowned for the increased prevalence of loam, fallen trees and old-growth forest in the second infusion and the Qimen-like notes of cocoa, flowers and tobacco in the third infusion. Reinfuse throughout the day, adding a bit more time with each infusion and savoring the subtly shifting flavors with each new brew.This tea is certified USDA organic.
Yame Gyokuro is one of those rare beverages that is at once incredibly accessible and incredibly refined. It's one of our best sellers and one of our staff favorites. Wine lovers, take note: this is (perhaps more than any other tea) your entry point into the world of premium teas. The shade-grown leaves of Yame Gyokuro are harvested for only two weeks of each year. They have a deep, blue-pine sheen and a floral, fruity aroma akin to sliced strawberries.Yame Gyokuro's liquor is a brilliant golden green that appears as if lit from within. The aroma is thick and even oily, with sweet vegetal notes of watercress and heirloom corn.Upon first sip, one is immediately reminded of the sweet simplicity of summer corn. Following this impression, oenophiles and tea lovers will notice Yame's complex, delicate notes of vanilla-bean-infused crEme fraiche, marine tones and lingering, pervasive sweetness, followed by a sweet-sour aftertaste of green grapes.This classic Japanese green begs to be paired with light or fruity desserts, such as strawberry sorbet, poached pears with crEme fraiche, and old-fashioned sugar cookies.This exquisite tea is packaged in our signature canister at no additional charge to ensure the ultimate in freshness.
Our organic Ancient Snow Sprout is a favorite amongst tea purists (including our sales manager, Anthony). It is laboriously hand-plucked in the ancient Jingmai Mangjing tea forests of Yunnan. Unlike most green teas, it is comprised entirely of the silver tips of these ancient tea plants.Snow Sprout's huge, velvety buds shimmer with a smooth, even coat of silver-sage down. Their dry aroma is woodsy and honeyed, with a savory note of dried hay. The aromatic brew is the color of unadulterated extra virgin olive oil. The flavor is incredibly pure and nuanced, like a full-bodied white tea. Flavors of wild flower nectar and dried sweet grasses sing out above delicate tones of new forest growth. The finish is moistening and woodsy, a perfectly satiating end to this consummately pristine elixir.This tea is certified USDA organic.
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