 Black teas are f ull-flavored and dark. The freshly plucked leaves are withered to remove moisture then
twisted and rolled to release enzymes. Oxidation, also known as fermentation, changes the
chemical structure and allows flavor characteristics to emerge. The leaves are then fired to halt
fermentation.
Kenya Marinyn
This quality tea is grown in
the Kenyan highlands, an extensive area covering both sides of the Rift
Valley between Mount Kenya and Lake Victoria. These highlands range in altitude
from 5,000 to 9,000 feet and enjoy copious rainfall. Kenya Malima has small, fine
reddish-black leaves and brews dark and hearty, with a sort of sweetness to the
fragrance and flavor. Steep at a water temperature just below boiling.
| B-KM-1S |
Kenya Marinyn, 1 oz. |
Price: $2.50 |
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| B-KM-1a |
Kenya Marinyn, 1/4 lb. |
Price: $8 |
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| B-KM-1b |
Kenya Marinyn, 1 lb. |
Price: $24 |
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Sri Lanka or Ceylon is situated in the Indian Ocean at the
southern tip of the Indian peninsula. Tea was first planted in Sri Lanka in the year 1840. Ever since then
Sri Lanka or Ceylon has been a producer of some of the world's finest teas. Sri Lanka is one of the largest
tea producing countries in the world besides India and China.
Kenilworth OP
The tea estate Kenilworth produces teas known as "mid-country" teas, grown at 3,500 feet.
They are renowned for their rich, coloury liquor and strength. The OP
leaves are fancy, long rolled and wiry with a distinctive flavor unique
to this estate. Even adjacent gardens blessed with the same climate cannot
product the same flavor and liquor. Enjoyable anytime, we particularly
recommend Kenilworth for the morning, when the virtues of a good strong
full-bodied cup of tea are especially appreciated. Steep at a water
temperature just below boiling.
| B-KOP-1S |
Kenilworth OP, 1 oz. |
Price: $1.75 |
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| B-KOP-1a |
Kenilworth OP, 1/4 lb. |
Price: $6 |
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| B-KOP-1b |
Kenilworth OP, 1 lb. |
Price: $18 |
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Lovers Leap OP
Cloud-enshrouded Lovers Leap Estate in western Nuwara Elia is one of the best tea gardens in Sri Lanka.
This Orange Pekoe tea's fragrant leaves yield a coppery liquor with an astringent and lively taste.
Steep 3-7 minutes at a water temperature just below boiling. Excellent with milk and sugar.
| B-LL-1S |
Lovers Leap OP, 1 oz. |
Price: $2.50 |
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| B-LL-1a |
Lovers Leap OP, 1/4 lb. |
Price: $8 |
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| B-LL-1b |
Lovers Leap OP, 1 lb. |
Price: $24 |
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Nuwara Eliya Estate
Grown at the highest region on the island, this tea is often described
as the "champagne" of Ceylon teas. The leaf is gathered all year round, but the finest teas are made from that
plucked in January and February. It yields a rich, golden, excellent quality liquor that is smooth, bright and
delicately perfumed. This tea is great any time of the day with a little milk. Steep at a water
temperature just below boiling.
| B-NEE-1S |
Nuwara Eliya Estate, 1 oz. |
Price: $2.75 |
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| B-NEE-1a |
Nuwara Eliya Estate, 1/4 lb. |
Price: $9 |
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| B-NEE-1b |
Nuwara Eliya Estate, 1 lb. |
Price: $27 |
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New Vithanakanda SFTGFOP
This black tea from the Ratnapura District has wiry extra
long, very stylish, tippy leaves that give a slightly sweet aroma and a gentle smooth taste. Drink
with milk as an afternoon tea and steep at a water temperature just below boiling, infusing for 3 to
4 minutes.
| B-NV-1S |
New Vithanakanda SFTGFOP, 1 oz. |
Price: $4 |
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| B-NV-1a |
New Vithanakanda SFTGFOP, 1/4 lb. |
Price: $14 |
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| B-NV-1b |
New Vithanakanda SFTGFOP, 1 lb. |
Price: $48 |
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New Vithanakanda, Extra Special Superior
This excellent tea from the Ratnapura District was a finalist
in the Black OP Orange Pekoe category in the 2008 World Tea Championship. The wiry, very stylish, tippy
leaves brew a deep auburn infusion, velvety and malty with a satisfying taste and redolent aroma. Drink
with milk as an afternoon tea and steep at a water temperature just below boiling, infusing for 3 to
4 minutes.
| B-NV-2S |
New Vithanakanda, Extra Special Superior, 1 oz. |
Price: $5.50 |
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| B-NV-2a |
New Vithanakanda, Extra Special Superior, 1/4 lb. |
Price: $20 |
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| B-NV-2b |
New Vithanakanda, Extra Special Superior, 1 lb. |
Price: $70 |
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Black teas in China are grown in the Anhui, Fujian and Hunnan provinces.
The most prominent black teas from China are Keemun and Yunnan. Keemun teas are from the Anhui province. Keemuns are known to
have an orchid rose-like aroma and they are known as the "King of Red Teas." Teas from Yunnan are more like Assam -- full
bodied. But the flavor of Yunnan teas are distinctly different than the ones from Assam.
Yunnan FOP (Dianbong)
The "yun" in Yunnan
means "cloud" and most tea there is raised at elevations of 3,000 to 7,000
feet. Yunnan FOP consists of the orange pekoe leaves accompanied by a
profusion of fat golden buds. It is a brisk, large-leaf tea characterized
by its aromatic and spicy flavor, and rich, reddish-orange liquor. It is
comparable to Assam in flavor. Steep at a water temperature just below
boiling.
| B-Y-1S |
Yunnan FOP, 1 oz. |
Price: $1.50 |
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| B-Y-1a |
Yunnan FOP, 1/4 lb. |
Price: $5 |
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| B-Y-1b |
Yunnan FOP, 1 lb. |
Price: $15 |
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Keemun (Qihong)
Known in China as the "King of
Red (Black) Teas," this most famous of China blacks is grown in Qimen county
in southern Anhui province. It has an attractive, slender, tightly curled
leaf, fine and twisted. With a superb flavor and aroma, Keemum is a
low-grown tea that's complex, sweet, fruity, unusually full-bodied,
and renowned for a dark red liquor with an orchid- or rose-like fragrance.
It makes an excellent "English Breakfast" and is useful for iced tea since
it does not cloud easily. Steep at a water temperature just below boiling.
| B-K-1S |
Keemun (Qihong), 1 oz. |
Price: $2.75 |
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| B-K-1a |
Keemun (Qihong), 1/4 lb. |
Price: $9 |
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| B-K-1b |
Keemun (Qihong), 1 lb. |
Price: $27 |
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Organic Ancient Forest
This organic black tea from Yunnan's ancient tea trees in the
Jing Mai mountains brews an amber red infusion with a full-bodied and mellow taste. Excellent with milk.
Steep at a temperature just below boiling.
| B-OAF-1S |
Organic Ancient Forest, 1 oz. |
Price: $2.75 |
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| B-OAF-1a |
Organic Ancient Forest 1/4 lb. |
Price: $9 |
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| B-OAF-1b |
Organic Ancient Forest 1 lb. |
Price: $27 |
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Organic Bailin Gongfu
This is a black tea from the past, at one time very popular
in England. Organic Bailin Gongfu is a rare hand-crafted black tea from Fujian province producing a
bold yet smooth brew. Good with or without milk, this tea requires very little sweetener (if any).
It's great for iced tea too!
| B-OBG-1S |
Organic Bailin Gongfu, 1 oz. |
Price: $2.75 |
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| B-OBG-1a |
Organic Bailin Gongfu, 1/4 lb. |
Price: $9 |
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| B-OBG-1b |
Organic Bailin Gongfu, 1 lb. |
Price: $27 |
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Darjeeling Goomtee Estate FTGFOP, First Flush
Teas from the Goomtee Estate are known for their flowery aroma.
This first-flush Darjeeling infuses a deep amber liquor that is tangy with notes of orange and a full mouthfeel. This is a pleasant
tea that is enjoyable throughout the day. Use boiling water and 1 teaspoon of dry leaf per cup,
steeping for 3-5 minutes.
| B-DGE-1S |
Darjeeling Goomtee Estate FTGFOP, First Flush, 1 oz. |
Price: $2.75 |
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| B-DGE-1a |
Darjeeling Goomtee Estate FTGFOP, First Flush, 1/4 lb. |
Price: $9 |
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| B-DGE-1b |
Darjeeling Goomtee Estate FTGFOP, First Flush, 1 lb. |
Price: $27 |
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Organic Darjeeling Avongrove Estate FTGFOP, 1st Flush
Avongrove, meaning "Nest of Birds," is a picturesque, relatively
young estate located about 2200 feet above sea level. Their 1st flush Darjeeling has characteristic golden tips and brews a crisp, spicy and pungent
cinnamon-colored infusion. Use boiling water and 1 teaspoon of dry leaf per cup,
steeping for 3-5 minutes.
| B-ODAE-1S |
Organic Darjeeling Avongrove Estate FTGFOP, 1st Flush, 1 oz. |
Price: $2.75 |
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| B-ODAE-1a |
Organic Darjeeling Avongrove Estate FTGFOP, 1st Flush, 1/4 lb. |
Price: $9 |
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| B-ODAE-1b |
Organic Darjeeling Avongrove Estate FTGFOP, 1st Flush, 1 lb. |
Price: $27 |
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Organic Golden Halo
This organic black tea from Yunnan province has many golden
tips in the dry leaf. It brews a caramel colored liquor with sweet gentle aroma, malty taste and no
astringency. This tea can handle multiple infusions. Steep at a water temperature just below boiling.
| B-OGH-1S |
Organic Golden Halo 1 oz. |
Price: $3 |
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| B-OGH-1a |
Organic Golden Halo, 1/4 lb. |
Price: $11 |
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| B-OGH-1b |
Organic Golden Halo, 1 lb. |
Price: $33 |
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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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Keemun Hao Ya "A"
Known in China as the "King of Red (Black) Teas," this classic
congou, fragrant in the dry leaf, is the fanciest keemun available. It brews a dark red liquor with a
smooth, full-bodied taste and rose-like fragrance. Steep at a water temperature just below boiling.
| B-KHY-1S |
Keemun Hao Ya "A", 1 oz. |
Price: $5 |
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| B-KHY-1a |
Keemun Hao Ya "A", 1/4 lb. |
Price: $17 |
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| B-KHY-1b |
Keemun Hao Ya "A", 1 lb. |
Price: $60 |
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Organic Golden Monkey
From China's Fujian province,
Organic Golden Monkey is a very playful tea with lots of character and a wonderful
aroma. It's not easy to find a high quality black tea (called red tea in
China). Most are mass produced commercially on large farms. This is a good
example of one grown organically, picked and made with great care. It's a first flush
early-picked spring tea and production is limited. Steep at a water temperature
just below boiling.
| B-OGM-1S |
Organic Golden Monkey, 1 oz. |
Price: $5 |
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| B-OGM-1a |
Organic Golden Monkey, 1/4 lb. |
Price: $17 |
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| B-OGM-1b |
Organic Golden Monkey, 1 lb. |
Price: $60 |
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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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1st Grade Yunnan Gold Tip
This is a first-grade tea with many golden tips in the
dry leaf. It brews a deep brown liquor with a slightly spicy aroma and full flavor. Steep at a water temperature
just below boiling.
| B-YGT-1S |
1st Grade Yunnan Gold Tip, 1 oz. |
Price: $2.75 |
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| B-YGT-1a |
1st Grade Yunnan Gold Tip, 1/4 lb. |
Price: $10 |
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| B-YGT-1b |
1st Grade Yunnan Gold Tip, 1 lb. |
Price: $30 |
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Imperial Yunnan Gold Tip
This rare tea with numerous golden tips and fine aroma brews an
exceptionally smooth liquor with a satisfying finish. Steep at a water temperature
just below boiling.
| B-YGT-2S |
Imperial Yunnan Gold Tip, 1 oz. |
Price: $6 |
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| B-YGT-2a |
Imperial Yunnan Gold Tip, 1/4 lb. |
Price: $22 |
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| B-YGT-2b |
Imperial Yunnan Gold Tip, 1 lb. |
Price: $80 |
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Golden Needle
This quality in a black tea is
rare. It is grown in Fujian province, and picked only in the early spring by
highly skilled workers. The leaves are tightly rolled into the needle shapes
which gives this tea its unique appearance. English-style tea drinkers will enjoy this
tea for its rich taste and fine aroma. Steep with spring water at a
temperature slightly below boiling.
| B-GN-1S |
Golden Needle, 1 oz. |
Price: $6 |
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| B-GN-1a |
Golden Needle, 1/4 lb. |
Price: $22 |
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| B-GN-1b |
Golden Needle, 1 lb. |
Price: $80 |
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Black Sea Anemone (Hong Mudan)
We call this one Black Sea Anemone
because that's just what it looks like after steeping. It is a "display" tea.
It is meant to be enjoyed not only for its taste, but for its appearance as
well. This tea is made from quality spring-picked leaves, then hand-tied
into beautiful rosettes. This tea is from Yunnan province on a remote
mountain where virtually every family grows tea. It is a fool-proof tea to
prepare. Simply place an entire rosette in a glass, add hot water and enjoy.
An 8-12 oz. wineglass will show the tea at its best, and is ideal for savoring
its sweet and delicate taste. Black Sea Anemone can be enjoyed throughout
a meal, simply adding additional hot water as needed. It won't become bitter
from over-steeping, even after several hours of infusion.
| B-BSA-1S |
Black Sea Anemone, 1/2 oz. |
Price: $4.50 |
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| B-BSA-1a |
Black Sea Anemone, 1/4 lb. |
Price: $27 |
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| B-BSA-1b |
Black Sea Anemone, 1 lb. |
Price: $98 |
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India is one of the world's largest producers of tea. It has over
13,000 gardens which employ 2 million people, producing approximately 30 percent of the world's black
tea. India's major tea-growing areas are Assam, Darjeeling and Nilgiri.
Nilgiri Havukal Estate
The Nilgiris, or Blue Mountains, are a stunningly beautiful
range of hills that stretch down the southwestern tip of India from the state of Kerala to the state of Tamil Nadu.
At a height of about 4,500 feet and with approximately 80 inches of rain a year, it is the perfect environment for
tea cultivation. Havukal Estate produces a fine flavory tea with bright, brisk liquor and a smooth rounded mellow
flavor. Drink it all day with a little milk, steeping at a water temperature just below boiling.
| B-NHE-1S |
Nilgiri Havukal Estate, 1 oz. |
Price: $1.50 |
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| B-NHE-1a |
Nilgiri Havukal Estate, 1/4 lb. |
Price: $5 |
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| B-NHE-1b |
Nilgiri Havukal Estate, 1 lb. |
Price: $15 |
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Assam TGFOP
The English swear that this is
tea at its best! This rich, full-bodied, dark malt-flavored TGFOP tea is grown on
the lowland plains below the darjeeling plantations. It brews a satisfying
cup with a deep red color, and may be used for making an Irish Breakfast tea.
It is second flush with a handsome tippy leaf and an excellent round flavor.
Steep at a water temperature just below boiling.
| B-A-1S |
Assam TGFOP, 1 oz. |
Price: $2.25 |
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| B-A-1a |
Assam TGFOP, 1/4 lb. |
Price: $7 |
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| B-A-1b |
Assam TGFOP, 1 lb. |
Price: $21 |
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Darjeeling TGFOP
This tea comes from the most
romantic and interesting tea district in all India, on the southern
slopes of the Himalayas. Our TGFOP Darjeeling is second flush, picked from May
until the end of July, when the flavor is smoother and a bit more fruity. This
authentic Darjeeling is the product of meticulous care and supervision.
Due to climatic factors and high altitudes, leaf growth is very slow,
producing a flavor profile unparalleled throughout the world. It brews
a full and satisfying cup. Steep at a water temperature just below boiling.
| B-D-1S |
Darjeeling TGFOP, 1 oz. |
Price: $2.25 |
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| B-D-1a |
Darjeeling TGFOP, 1/4 lb. |
Price: $7 |
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| B-D-1b |
Darjeeling TGFOP, 1 lb. |
Price: $21 |
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Organic Darjeeling Selimbong Estate, Supreme
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 Supreme, 1 oz. |
Price: $5 |
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| B-ODSE-1a |
Organic Darjeeling Selimbong Estate Supreme, 1/4 lb. |
Price: $17 |
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| B-ODSE-1b |
Organic Darjeeling Selimbong Estate Supreme, 1 lb. |
Price: $60 |
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Glendale Estate Handmade Tea
Located in Coonoor, in the Nilgiri Mountains in Tamil Nadu at
5,500 to 6,000 feet, Glendale Estate is famous for growing the most expensive black tea ever sold at
auction ($600/kilo). This more-affordable tea brews a tasty light brown liquor with a soft spiciness.
Steep at a water temperature just below boiling.
| B-GEHT-1S |
Glendale Estate Handmade Tea, 1/2 oz. |
Price: $1.75 |
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| B-GEHT-1a |
Glendale Estate Handmade Tea, 1/4 lb. |
Price: $12 |
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| B-GEHT-1b |
Glendale Estate Handmade Tea, 1 lb. |
Price: $36 |
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Havukal Estate Frost Breakfast BOP
Havukal has long deserved its reputation as one of the Nilgiri district's top
estates. This small leaf grade BOP tea yields a supremely aromatic, thick liquor, perfect with milk and sugar. Use sparingly;
barely a level teaspoon of dry leaf per cup is suggested with a water temperature just below boiling, steeping only three minutes.
| B-HEFB-1S |
Havukal Estate Frost Breakfast BOP, 1 oz. |
Price: $3.50 |
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| B-HEFB-1a |
Havukal Estate Frost Breakfast BOP, 1/4 lb. |
Price: $12 |
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| B-HEFB-1b |
Havukal Estate Frost Breakfast BOP, 1 lb. |
Price: $40 |
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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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Assam Sessa Estate
This second-flush Assam has a deep brown leaf with warm
golden accents and brews a tawny liquor with a bold, satisfying cup. Enjoyable with or without
milk. Steep at a water temperature just below boiling.
| B-ASE-1S |
Assam Sessa Estate, 1 oz. |
Price: $4 |
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| B-ASE-1a |
Assam Sessa Estate, 1/4 lb. |
Price: $14 |
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| B-ASE-1b |
Assam Sessa Estate, 1 lb. |
Price: $42 |
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Assam Mokalbari TGFOP
This golden-tipped tea has been
grown in the well-known Mokalbari Estate in the upper Assam valley since 1917. Its twisted black leaves
brew a smooth, malty liquor with a full rich taste. Enjoyable with or without milk. Steep at a water
temperature just below boiling.
| B-AM-1S |
Assam Mokalbari TGFOP, 1 oz. |
Price: $4 |
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| B-AM-1a |
Assam Mokalbari TGFOP, 1/4 lb. |
Price: $14 |
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| B-AM-1b |
Assam Mokalbari TGFOP, 1 lb. |
Price: $42 |
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Assam Mangalam Estate
This is a superb, tippy breakfast tea
that is hardy enough to stand up to milk and sugar yet with excellent enough flavor to enjoy on its own.
Use 1 teaspoon per cup of tea. Steep in boiling water for 3 to 5 minutes.
| B-AME-1S |
Assam Mangalam Estate, 1 oz. |
Price: $5 |
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| B-AME-1a |
Assam Mangalam Estate, 1/4 lb. |
Price: $17 |
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| B-AME-1b |
Assam Mangalam Estate, 1 lb. |
Price: $60 |
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Darjeeling Castleton Estate, First Flush
This superb Darjeeling from the renowed Castleton Estate
is a first-flush tea with a fresh bright character and a floral scent. It brews a light golden
liquor with a slightly astringent aftertaste. Steep at a water temperature just below boiling.
| B-DCE-1S |
Darjeeling Castleton Estate, 1 oz. |
Price: $4 |
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| B-DCE-1a |
Darjeeling Castleton Estate, 1/4 lb. |
Price: $14 |
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| B-DCE-1b |
Darjeeling Castleton Estate, 1 lb. |
Price: $42 |
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Vintage Darjeeling Gopaldhara, Second Flush
This second-flush Darjeeling is grown in the Mirik region of the
Darjeeling valley. It has a purplish bloom with a sprinkling of silver tips which produces a mellow and complex
liquor. Steep at a water temperature just below boiling.
| B-VDG-1S |
Vintage Darjeeling Gopaldhara, 1 oz. |
Price: $5 |
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| B-VDG-1a |
Vintage Darjeeling Gopaldhara, 1/4 lb. |
Price: $17 |
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| B-VDG-1b |
Vintage Darjeeling Gopaldhara, 1 lb. |
Price: $60 |
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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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Havukal Estate Frost SFTGBOP
Nilgiri's Havukal estate shares the same valley as Kairbetta, its neighbor on slightly higher
slopes. It comprises approximately 150 hectares, most planted between 1910 and 1920 by British pioneer Hugh Graham Fennell
who set out Assam plants exclusively. In 1957 Fennell sold the estate to the present owner, Mr. Thangavelu. Especially
plucked at one leaf and a bud (instead of two leaves and a bud), the leaf of this SFTGBOP ("special fancy tippy golden broken orange
pekoe") is greenish with some tip, and yields a light-bodied, puckery, elegant flavor and flamboyant aroma. Steep at a
water temperature just below boiling.
| B-HEF-1S |
Havukal Estate Frost SFTGBOP, 1 oz. |
Price: $5 |
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| B-HEF-1a |
Havukal Estate Frost SFTGBOP, 1/4 lb. |
Price: $17 |
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| B-HEF-1b |
Havukal Estate Frost SFTGBOP, 1 lb. |
Price: $60 |
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Kairbetta Estate Frost SFTGBOP
137 hectares of tea cover Kairbetta's steep mountainsides in the Nilgiri hills
region of Tamil Nadu in southern India. All but 12 hectares was planted with Assam and China seedlings in the early 1920s
by the original British owner, Col. Granville Alric Richard Spain, who sold the property to the Bhansali
family in 1956. The dry SFTGBOP ("special fancy tippy golden broken orange pekoe") tea shows stylish twist and a few pale
tips, infusing to a greenish leaf with residual bouquet. The tea liquor is aromatic, coloury and bright with a strong
flavor. Steep at a water temperature just below boiling.
| B-KEF-1S |
Kairbetta Estate Frost SFTGBOP, 1 oz. |
Price: $5 |
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| B-KEF-1a |
Kairbetta Estate Frost SFTGBOP, 1/4 lb. |
Price: $17 |
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| B-KEF-1b |
Kairbetta Estate Frost SFTGBOP, 1 lb. |
Price: $60 |
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Darjeeling Puttabong Estate FTGFOP, First Flush
The Puttabong Estate high in the Himalayan foothills is well-known for their
delicate yet full-bodied Darjeeling teas. These twisted leaves are golden greenish brown in color with many silvery tips
and yield a liquor of a dark amber color with a hint of muscat and pleasant smooth aftertaste. Steep at a water temperature
just below boiling, infusing for 3 minutes.
| B-DPE-1S |
Darjeeling Puttabong Estate FTGFOP, 1 oz. |
Price: $5 |
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| B-DPE-1a |
Darjeeling Puttabong Estate FTGFOP, 1/4 lb. |
Price: $17 |
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| B-DPE-1b |
Darjeeling Puttabong Estate FTGFOP, 1 lb. |
Price: $60 |
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Margaret's Hope Vintage FTGFOP
Margaret's Hope Estate is located in the Kurseong North Valley of Darjeeling. It produces a khaki-colored tea that is very aromatic in the dry leaf.
This tea brews a russet-colored liquor that is bracing, perfumy and sapid with complex character that
lingers on the tongue. Steep at a water temperature just below boiling, infusing for 3 minutes.
| B-MHV-1S |
Margaret's Hope Vintage FTGFOP, 1 oz. |
Price: $5.50 |
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| B-MHV-1a |
Margaret's Hope Vintage FTGFOP, 1/4 lb. |
Price: $20 |
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| B-MHV-1b |
Margaret's Hope Vintage FTGFOP, 1 lb. |
Price: $70 |
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Gopaldhara Special Darjeeling, First and Second Flush
Grown in the Mirik region of the Darjeeling valley, this silver-tipped
Gopaldhara is aromatic in the dry leaf. It yields a rich, sapid brew with a smooth finish that lies full on the tongue,
and can handle multiple infusions. This is as close as we've come to a "bottomless" cup of tea; the flavor is exquisite
pot after pot, steeping after steeping. Steep at a water temperature just below boiling.
| B-GSD-1S |
Gopaldhara Special Darjeeling, 1st Flush, 1/2 oz. |
Price: $4 |
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| B-GSD-1a |
Gopaldhara Special Darjeeling, 1st Flush, 1/4 lb. |
Price: $27 |
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| B-GSD-1b |
Gopaldhara Special Darjeeling, 1st Flush, 1 lb. |
Price: $98 |
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This is the second flush of our Gopaldhara Special
Darjeeling tea. This flush shows more color in the cup than the first flush, and exhibits a more mellow and
mature taste with a slight muscatel flavor.
| B-GSD-2S |
Gopaldhara Special Darjeeling, 2nd Flush, 1/2 oz. |
Price: $4 |
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| B-GSD-2a |
Gopaldhara Special Darjeeling, 2nd Flush, 1/4 lb. |
Price: $27 |
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| B-GSD-2b |
Gopaldhara Special Darjeeling, 2nd Flush, 1 lb. |
Price: $98 |
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Darjeeling Jungpana Estate, 2nd Flush
From the Mahandi Valley comes this award-winning Darjeeling tea. Its small, silver-tipped leaves
produce a deep caramel brown liquor with spicy aroma, smooth body, muscatel notes and a bright finish.
This tea won the competition for the best 2nd flush Darjeeling at the 2008 World Tea Championship.
Steep at a water temperature just below boiling, infusing for 3 minutes.
| B-DJE-1S |
Darjeeling Jungpana Estate, 2nd Flush, 1/2 oz. |
Price: $4 |
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| B-DJE-1a |
Darjeeling Jungpana Estate, 2nd Flush, 1/4 lb. |
Price: $27 |
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| B-DJE-1b |
Darjeeling Jungpana Estate, 2nd Flush, 1 lb. |
Price: $98 |
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Nepali black tea is recognized worldwide
for its outstanding aroma and brisk flavor. The cool breezes from the refreshing
Himalayan range and young tea bushes also contribute to the quality of Nepali tea.
The area under tea cultivation is estimated to be about 16 thousand hectares of land
comprising more than 85 tea estates. There are more than 7,500 small farmers involved
in tea cultivation in different parts of the country, though most are concentrated in
eastern Nepal.
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
(which means "rhododendron" in Nepali) Estate in Nepal located in the densely forested foothills of
the Mahabarat mountains. It produces a deeply tawny cup with a spicy muscatel flavor. 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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Our Vietnamese black tea is from Ha Giang,
a major border province with grandiose landscapes and ethnic minority cultural
traditions. The aroma of tea trees from vast tea fields overwhelms the senses.
The higher one wanders up the mountain paths, the bigger and older the tea trees
become. They have a fragrant and delicious taste and provide a high yield crop without using chemical fertilizers and insecticides.
Shan "Tràn Phú (Tuyét)"
This very unusual silver-tipped
tea is known as "Shan" (mountain) tea, from the ancestral home of the tea plant itself.
The leaves are picked from ancient tea trees along the Vietnamese and Chinese
border standing 6 to 7 meters tall and aged from 100 to 300 years old.
Steep at a water temperature just below boiling.
| B-S-1S |
Shan "Tràn Phú (Tuyét),", 1 oz. |
Price: $2.50 |
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| B-S-1a |
Shan "Tràn Phú (Tuyét),", 1/4 lb. |
Price: $8 |
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| B-S-1b |
Shan "Tràn Phú (Tuyét),", 1 lb. |
Price: $24 |
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