 Organic teas are the ones that are grown in tea estates with absolutely no
chemical inputs or artificial fertilizers. Nutrition for the tea bushes is provided by the use of Vermiculture and large
scale application of compost and oil cakes. All pest and disease control is carried out by purely natural methods of
cultivation. Compost, neem cake and castor cake are dug into trenches to enhance the soil. In addition, neem acts as a
natural insect repellant. The soil in the estates is carefully inspected throughout the year by the certifying body. A new
estate receives a certificate that says organic in transit for the first three years of its conversion. After the
three-year period a regular organic certification is issued. Certificates are reissued every year after inspections.
Organic Idulgashena Green OP
From the world’s first
producer of organic teas, this Sri Lankan green tea from the Idulgashena plantation in the Uva
area is lightly sweet with the addition of a delightful citrus fragrance. It yields a pale tawny
liquor with satisfying flavor and a lively finish. It is best when brewed with hot, not boiling
water.
| G-OIG-1S |
Organic Idulgashena Green OP, 1 oz. |
Price: $3.50 |
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| G-OIG-1a |
Organic Idulgashena Green OP, 1/4 lb. |
Price: $12 |
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| G-OIG-1b |
Organic Idulgashena Green OP, 1 lb. |
Price: $36 |
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Yunwu "Cloud Mist"
This organic whole leaf tea from
Jiangsu province is a classic green with a light and clean cup. The flavor is pleasant with a
slightly astringent finish. Use spring water at a temperature well below boiling.
| G-YW-1S |
Yunwu "Cloud Mist", 1 oz. |
Price: $1.75 |
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| G-YW-1a |
Yunwu "Cloud Mist", 1/4 lb. |
Price: $5 |
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| G-YW-1b |
Yunwu "Cloud Mist", 1 lb. |
Price: $15 |
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Citrus Green Organic
This is an organic green
tea mixed with pieces of dried ginger, orange and peach. It yields a light golden-green
liquor with fragrant aroma, refreshing citrus flavor, and can
be resteeped. Use 1 teaspoon dry leaf per 6-ounce cup and spring
water at a temperature well below boiling. Infuse two minutes.
| G-CGO-1S |
Citrus Green Organic, 1 oz. |
Price: $2.50 |
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| G-CGO-1a |
Citrus Green Organic, 1/4 lb. |
Price: $8 |
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| G-CGO-1b |
Citrus Green Organic, 1 lb. |
Price: $24 |
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Organic Dragon Well (Lung Ching)
Flat and long, the dry leaf has a slight chocolate aroma.
The golden liquor yields a sapid brew with a pleasant nutty aftertaste. Use spring water at a temperature well below
boiling.
| G-DW-2S |
Organic Dragon Well, 1 oz. |
Price: $2.75 |
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| G-DW-2a |
Organic Dragon Well, 1/4 lb. |
Price: $10 |
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| G-DW-2b |
Organic Dragon Well, 1 lb. |
Price: $30 |
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Organic Golden Bamboo Hairpoint
Buds are long, pointed and twisted and produce
a golden liquor that's smooth and full with a subdued green finish. Best taste is obtained by
steeping with water temperature well below boiling, infusing one to three
minutes.
| G-OGBH-1S |
Organic Golden Bamboo Hairpoint, 1/2 oz. |
Price: $1.50 |
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| G-OGBH-1a |
Organic Golden Bamboo Hairpoint, 1/4 lb. |
Price: $10 |
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| G-OGBH-1b |
Organic Golden Bamboo Hairpoint, 1 lb. |
Price: $30 |
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Organic Jing Mai Green
Produced from old-growth tea plants
in the Jing Mai mountain area of southern Yunnan province, this tea has dark green buds
that are long and twisted. They produce a slightly aromatic pale golden liquor with complex, full flavor and a
refreshing finish.
Use 1 teaspoon dry leaf per 6-ounce cup and spring
water at a temperature well below boiling. Infuse two minutes.
| G-OJMG-1S |
Organic Jing Mai Green,
1/2 oz. |
Price: $1.50 |
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| G-OJMG-1a |
Organic Jing Mai Green,
1/4 lb. |
Price: $10 |
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| G-OJMG-1b |
Organic Jing Mai Green,
1 lb. |
Price: $30 |
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Organic Gold-flecked Green
With almost Tung Ting-like leaves, this organic tea from Anhui province
has a floral fragrance. The tawny golden liquor has vegetal tones that lie full on the tongue with a multifaceted finish.
Steep with the water temperature well below boiling, infusing one to three minutes.
| G-OGFG-1S |
Organic Gold-flecked Green, 1 oz. |
Price: $2.75 |
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| G-OGFG-1a |
Organic Gold-flecked Green, 1/4 lb. |
Price: $10 |
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| G-OGFG-1b |
Organic Gold-flecked Green, 1 lb. |
Price: $30 |
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Organic Mountain Orchid Green
This certified organic production
green tea is easy to enjoy. The hand-sorted, pretty bud sets brew a light golden infusion with a pleasant
taste and vegetal finish that lies full on the tongue. Steep with the water temperature well below
boiling, infusing one to three minutes.
| G-OMOG-1S |
Organic Mountain Orchid Green, 1/2 oz. |
Price: $2 |
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| G-OMOG-1a |
Organic Mountain Orchid Green, 1/4 lb. |
Price: $12.50 |
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| G-OMOG-1b |
Organic Mountain Orchid Green, 1 lb. |
Price: $37.50 |
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Organic Clouds of Green
The dry leaf of this organic green tea has silver spirals which produce a deep and
intense green tea flavor with a smooth finish. Best taste is obtained by steeping with water temperature well below boiling,
infusing one to three minutes.
| G-OCG-1S |
Organic Clouds of Green, 1/2 oz. |
Price: $2.50 |
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| G-OCG-1a |
Organic Clouds of Green, 1/4 lb. |
Price: $15 |
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| G-OCG-1b |
Organic Clouds of Green, 1 lb. |
Price: $45 |
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Organic Lu'An Melon Seed Green
This organic green tea is grown in Lu'An county located
in the Dabie Mountains of Western Anhui province. Its partly open leaves, when brewed, yield a tea
liquor with a light spicy fragrance that is nectar sweet in the cup and rich in the finish. Best
taste is obtained by steeping with water temperature well below boiling,
infusing one to three minutes.
| G-OLMS-1S |
Organic Lu'An Melon Seed Green, 1/2 oz. |
Price: $2.50 |
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| G-OLMS-1a |
Organic Lu'An Melon Seed Green, 1/4 lb. |
Price: $15 |
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| G-OLMS-1b |
Organic Lu'An Melon Seed Green, 1 lb. |
Price: $45 |
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Organic Emerald Sprouting
This organic green tea from the Huang Mountain area of Anhui province
has very long, straight, pretty bud sets with a silvery sheen which yield a delicate-colored liquor with pleasing aroma
and excellent sweet flavor. It is among the earliest teas produced in the spring, and the profusion of bud-sets is
evident in the brewed tea. It is at its best with water temperature below boiling, and the leaves are good for several
infusions.
| G-OES-1S |
Organic Emerald Sprouting, 1/2 oz. |
Price: $2.50 |
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| G-OES-1a |
Organic Emerald Sprouting, 1/4 lb. |
Price: $17 |
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| G-OES-1b |
Organic Emerald Sprouting, 1 lb. |
Price: $60 |
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Organic Green Pomegranate Sencha
Organic Japanese sencha is
fragrantly scented with pomegranate and flower petals to create this delicate tasting yet satisfying tea.
The flavor is refreshing and there is an exotic, slightly sweet aftertaste to the
tea liquor. Use 1 tsp. dry leaf per 6 oz. cup. Let boiling water cool slightly,
then pour over leaves. Steep 2 minutes; may be reinfused.
| G-OGPS-1S |
Organic Green Pomegranate Sencha, 1 oz. |
Price: $3 |
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| G-OGPS-1a |
Organic Green Pomegranate Sencha, 1/4 lb. |
Price: $10 |
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| G-OGPS-1b |
Organic Green Pomegranate Sencha, 1 lb. |
Price: $30 |
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The foothills of Mt. Kanchenjunga in Nepal are believed to be a treasure of medicinal plants and
ayurvedic herbs. Ayurvedic system of pest management is a natural and traditional system
based on farmers own skills and techniques. Ayurvedic principle strongly believes in
preventive measures.
Therefore, leaves of pest-repellent botanicals like Titepati, Bakaino, etc. are mixed with
the compost which is applied to each bush. A mixture of various plant abstracts and cow
urine is applied if there is a severe attack. In addition to it pest-repellent plants like
Ashuro, Khirro, Bakaino, Citronella and lemongrass are planted in the garden. The basic
philosophy underlying this principle is that all forms of life are inter-related and
inter-dependent and that each have an inherent part to play in the over all design of Nature.
Various traditional methods are used to improve soil quality thereby increasing the
long-term fertility of the soil. The supply of nutrients is met mainly by compost-green
manure produced in the backyards of farmers and the surrounding farms.
Nepal Organic Kenchajanga Green
The Kenchajanga tea
garden is the first farmers cooperative tea estate covering nearly 94 hectars of land, lying at 1,300 to 1,800 meters in the
foot hills of Mt. Kanchenjunga, which abuts the Darjeeling district in nearby India. The garden produces this high
quality organic tea of the Himalayas. Fragrant in the dry leaf, the tawny-gold tea liquor has
a pleasant slightly spicy taste with lively finish.
Use spring water at a temperature well below boiling.
| G-NOKG-1S |
Nepal Organic Kenchajanga Green, 1 oz. |
Price: $3 |
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| G-NOKG-1a |
Nepal Organic Kenchajanga Green, 1/4 lb. |
Price: $10 |
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| G-NOKG-1b |
Nepal Organic Kenchajanga Green, 1 lb. |
Price: $30 |
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Makaibari Organic Green FTGFOP
Makaibari Tea Estates is not
only 100 percent organic, but also the world's only biodynamically cultivated
tea garden. Makaibari produces an authentic, world-class, unblended
Darjeeling tea without any artificial ingredients. This multiple-award
winning tea has elegant, long, full leaves that infuse several times. It
offers the essence of Darjeeling and the lightness of a green tea, with an
enormously satisfying cup. It is best when brewed with hot, not boiling water.
| G-MOG-1S |
Makaibari Organic Green, 1 oz. |
Price: $3.50 |
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| G-MOG-1a |
Makaibari Organic Green, 1/4 lb. |
Price: $12 |
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| G-MOG-1b |
Makaibari Organic Green, 1 lb. |
Price: $36 |
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Oothu Organic Green
Oothu Tea Estate in southern
India is the first and largest organic green tea farm in the world,
cultivating strictly organically since 1988. The green teas from this estate
are of the highest quality. The leaf is pretty, flat and elegant, and brews a
superb and very satisfying cup. It is best when brewed with hot, not
boiling water.
| G-OOG-1S |
Oothu Organic Green, 1 oz. |
Price: $3.50 |
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| G-OOG-1a |
Oothu Organic Green, 1/4 lb. |
Price: $12 |
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| G-OOG-1b |
Oothu Organic Green, 1 lb. |
Price: $36 |
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Organic White Melon (Pai Mutan)
This quality white tea from Fuding county in
China’s Fujian province is subtly scented with melon. It benefits from a long steep
with water well below boiling.
| W-OWM-1S |
Organic White Melon (Pai Mutan), 1/2 oz. |
Price: $1.75 |
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| W-OWM-1a |
Organic White Melon (Pai Mutan), 1/4 lb. |
Price: $12 |
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| W-OWM-1b |
Organic White Melon (Pai Mutan), 1 lb. |
Price: $40 |
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The slightly fermented
yellow leaf teas of Fujian and Anhui provinces in China are highly prized. Rare, expensive and available
only in small quantities, these teas were imperial treasures from the Song
Dynasty through the Great Qing Dynasty (1644-1912 A.D.), and sometimes were referred
to as the Emperor's Tea.
Organic Huoshan Yellow Sprouting
From southwest Anhui province comes
this rare organic yellow tea, grown in the Huo Mountains in an environment of pure air and
water. This tea with bright green budsets brews a golden liquor with astringent aftertaste.
Steep with water temperature well below boiling, infusing one to three minutes.
| W-HYS-1S |
Organic Huoshan Yellow Sprouting, 1/2 oz. |
Price: $3 |
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| W-HYS-1a |
Organic Huoshan Yellow Sprouting, 1/4 lb. |
Price: $18 |
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| W-HYS-1b |
Organic Huoshan Yellow Sprouting, 1 lb. |
Price: $65 |
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Organic Green Jasmine
This certified organic green
jasmine tea has a wonderful aroma and uniform-size leaves. This uniformity
reflects careful sorting and grading. A minimum of three infusions is common.
Use spring water at a temperature of 80° to 90° C. (180° to 195° F.).
| J-OGJ-1S |
Organic Green Jasmine, 1 oz. |
Price: $3.50 |
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| J-OGJ-1a |
Organic Green Jasmine, 1/4 lb. |
Price: $12 |
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| J-OGJ-1b |
Organic Green Jasmine, 1 lb. |
Price: $36 |
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Organic Wuyi Oolong
This organic
Chinese oolong tea from the Wuyi mountain area of Fujian province has chocolate-brown leaves
that brew a deep tawny brown liquor with
exceptionally smooth flavor and satisfying finish.
Use 1 generous teaspoon of leaf per 6-ounce cup.
Pour spring water at a temperature of 80° to 90° C. (180° to 195° F.) over the leaves, steeping two to three
minutes. This tea can be resteeped.
| O-OWO-1S |
Organic Wuyi Oolong, 1 oz. |
Price: $3 |
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| O-OWO-1a |
Organic Wuyi Oolong, 1/4 lb. |
Price: $9 |
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| O-OWO-1b |
Organic Wuyi Oolong, 1 lb. |
Price: $27 |
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Organic Keemun Hairpoint
From Qimen county in southern Anhui province, this organic tea has long,
slender twisted leaves that yield a golden brown liquor with mellow flavor and a hint of sweetness. Steep at a
water temperature just below boiling.
| B-OKH-1S |
Organic Keemun Hairpoint, 1 oz. |
Price: $3.50 |
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| B-OKH-1a |
Organic Keemun Hairpoint, 1/4 lb. |
Price: $12 |
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| B-OKH-1b |
Organic Keemun Hairpoint, 1 lb. |
Price: $36 |
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Organic Keemun Mao Feng
This organic tea has dark wiry leaves with some
golden tips. It brews a deep amber liquor with slightly spicey aroma and classic, rich
Keemun taste. Steep at a water temperature just below boiling.
| B-OKMF-1S |
Organic Keemun Mao Feng, 1 oz. |
Price: $5 |
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| B-OKMF-1a |
Organic Keemun Mao Feng, 1/4 lb. |
Price: $17 |
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| B-OKMF-1b |
Organic Keemun Mao Feng, 1 lb. |
Price: $60 |
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Organic Darjeeling Selimbong Estate, First Flush
This certified organic Darjeeling from one of India's finest estates
is characteristicly bright and pleasantly pungent. It is a first-flush tea with grey-green glazed leaves.
Steep at a water temperature just below boiling.
| B-ODSE-1S |
Organic Darjeeling Selimbong Estate, 1 oz. |
Price: $2.75 |
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| B-ODSE-1a |
Organic Darjeeling Selimbong Estate, 1/4 lb. |
Price: $10 |
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| B-ODSE-1b |
Organic Darjeeling Selimbong Estate, 1 lb. |
Price: $30 |
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Makaibari Estate Darjeeling 1st Flush
From the renowned Makaibari estate comes this
organic 1st flush Darjeeling tea. The khaki green dry leaves yield a spicy aromatic
liquor with pleasing taste and a smooth, round finish.
Use 1 generous teaspoon of leaf per 6-ounce cup.
Pour boiling water over the leaves, steeping 3 to 5 minutes.
| B-MED-1S |
Makaibari Estate Darjeeling 1st Flush, 1 oz. |
Price: $3.50 |
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| B-MED-1a |
Makaibari Estate Darjeeling 1st Flush, 1/4 lb. |
Price: $12 |
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| B-MED-1b |
Makaibari Estate Darjeeling 1st Flush, 1 lb. |
Price: $40 |
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Makaibari Estate Darjeeling 2nd Flush Muscatel
This
organic 2nd flush Darjeeling tea is from the famous Makaibari estate. The golden tobacco dry leaves yield an aromatic chestnut brown
liquor with a lively muscatel taste and multi-faceted finish.
Use 1 generous teaspoon of leaf per 6-ounce cup.
Pour boiling water over the leaves, steeping 3 to 5 minutes.
| B-MED-2S |
Makaibari Estate Darjeeling 2nd Flush Muscatel, 1 oz. |
Price: $3.50 |
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| B-MED-2a |
Makaibari Estate Darjeeling 2nd Flush Muscatel, 1/4 lb. |
Price: $12 |
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| B-MED-2b |
Makaibari Estate Darjeeling 2nd Flush Muscatel, 1 lb. |
Price: $40 |
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Burnside Estate Frost Tea
Originally called "Lucky Valley" when it was opened up and planted in the 1920s by
J. L. H. Stisted, this Nilgiri hills estate ranging in elevation from 5,100 feet to over 6,100 feet was later sold to a Mr. Burnside and passed through other hands
before being acquired by the present ownership in 1993. The estate successfully controls all pests and diseases with 100%
bio-dynamic natural products as per international standards. Burnside Estate Frost has very long, wiry, well-rolled leaves
showing even wither and a high proportion of bud. The infused leaf is greenish and coppery, and yields a light yellow liquor with
bright and distinctly flavory taste. Steep at a water temperature just below boiling.
| B-BEF-1S |
Burnside Estate Frost Tea, 1 oz. |
Price: $5 |
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| B-BEF-1a |
Burnside Estate Frost Tea, 1/4 lb. |
Price: $17 |
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| B-BEF-1b |
Burnside Estate Frost Tea, 1 lb. |
Price: $60 |
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Nepal Organic Kenchajanga Black
The Kenchajanga tea
garden is the first farmers cooperative tea estate covering nearly 94 hectars of land, lying at 1,300 to 1,800 meters in the
foot hills of Mt. Kanchenjunga, which abuts the Darjeeling district in nearby India. The garden produces this high
quality organic tea of the Himalayas. Fragrant in the dry leaf, the golden brown tea liquor has
a spicy rich flavor with smooth finish. Steep at a water temperature just below boiling for
three to six minutes.
| B-NOKB-1S |
Nepal Organic Kenchajanga Black, 1 oz. |
Price: $3 |
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| B-NOKB-1a |
Nepal Organic Kenchajanga Black, 1/4 lb. |
Price: $10 |
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| B-NOKB-1b |
Nepal Organic Kenchajanga Black, 1 lb. |
Price: $30 |
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Organic Guranse Estate Black
This small leafed, silver-tipped, organically
grown tea comes from the Guranse Estate in Nepal located in the densely forested foothills of
the Mahabarat mountains. It produces a deeply tawny cup with a spicy black tea taste. Although
best appreciated on its own, small quantities of milk, sugar or lemon may be added to suit
personal preferences. Steep at a water temperature just below boiling for three to six minutes.
| B-OGEB-1S |
Organic Guranse Estate Black, 1 oz. |
Price: $3.50 |
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| B-OGEB-1a |
Organic Guranse Estate Black, 1/4 lb. |
Price: $12 |
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| B-OGEB-1b |
Organic Guranse Estate Black, 1 lb. |
Price: $36 |
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Organic Pu-erh
Organic pu-erh teas are extremely rare. This medium-leafed organic tea has a
slight sherry-like fragrance and yields a deep brown liquor with a smooth, earthy flavor. It benefits from a long
steep with fully boiling water.
| P-OP-1S |
Organic Pu-erh, 1 oz. |
Price: $1.75 |
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| P-OP-1a |
Organic Pu-erh, 1/4 lb. |
Price: $6 |
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| P-OP-1b |
Organic Pu-erh, 1 lb. |
Price: $18 |
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Organic Menghai Mini Tuocha
Our Organic Menghai Mini
Tuocha vintage 2003 comes in large buttons and brews a very satisfying dark, rich and earthy liquor.
It handles multiple steepings without losing flavor.
| P-OMMT-1S |
Organic Menghai Mini Tuocha, 1 oz. |
Price: $2.75 |
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| P-OMMT-1a |
Organic Menghai Mini Tuocha, 1/4 lb. |
Price: $10 |
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| P-OMMT-1b |
Organic Menghai Mini Tuocha, 1 lb. |
Price: $30 |
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Menghai 2004 Fang Zhuan Cha Pu-erh Brick
Fang Zhuan Cha from Yunnan
province's oldest and most famous farm is a green certified organic pu-erh brick tea, vintage 2004. It
benefits from a long steep with fully boiling water.
| P-FZC-2004 |
Menghai 2004 Fang Zhuan Cha Pu-erh Brick, approx. 100g |
Price: $12/brick |
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