Teas From India

DARJEELING:  Rare and very fine small-leafed variety tea
from the Darjeeling region of Northern India in the foothills
of the Himalayas.  Darjeelings are known to be
clear and light but flavorful, with complex characteristics.
You will not find full leaves as Darjeeling leaves
are intentionally broken during processing.

ASSAM:   Robust teas known for their malty flavor and dark liquor.
These teas are grown in Northeastern India
in the low-lying Assam region.  These teas have a strong
character and will not be overpowered by a little milk or sugar.

NILGIRI:   Teas from the South of India.
Very smooth tasting with strength and body. 
These teas are slightly lemony, clean and well balanced.

Teas From China

CHINA WHITE TEAS

Pai Mu Tan Imperial:  Rare teas from the
Fujian Province made from small buds
and leaves plucked in the early spring. 
These fine teas are steamed and dried during
processing and they make a clear,
pale infusion with a fresh aroma and smooth velvety flavor.

YIN ZHEN:  These teas are also from the
Fujian Province and are made from new buds
that are covered in silver white hairs. 
The silver leaves are picked on only two days a year
and are processed entirely by hand. 
Makes a delicate and wonderful cup. 
Many consider this to be the “perfect” white tea.

CHINA GREEN TEAS

LUNG CHING:  A famous tea grown in the Zhejiang Province. 
Lung Ching is known for its flat,
green leaves and its jade green color. 
This tea has a delicious aroma and a
mellow flavor with a slightly sweet aftertaste. 
The brew will be a beautifully clear yellow.

CHUN MEE:  Sometimes called “precious eyebrows”
from the shape of the processed leaves.  
The long, fine jade leaves of this tea give a clear,
pale yellow liquid with a smooth taste.

GUNPOWDER:  These teas are grown in the Pingshui
and Ahejian Provinces and are characterized by
tiny pellets that open up in hot water to give
a strong, green copper liquor with a pungent taste.  
A good afternoon or evening tea that stands up to milk or sugar.