TH0101-1
$5.50
TH0101 Organic Silver Needle White Tea (Baihao Yinzhen, Bai Hao Yin Zhen)
Organically grown Origin : Wuyishan, Fujian, China
Style : Lightly oxidized, light body, sweet taste, nutty flavour
Loose leaf style : Buds
Loose leaf color : Silver white
Wet leaf style : Silver Green
Tea color : Light Gold
Certification: USDA, BCS, JAS certified organic
Silver Needle White Tea (Baihao Yinzhen) is considered as most rare and precious white tea. It is made of hand picked new buds covered with silver hair. It is lightly oxidized, mainly produced in Fujian, China. It is naturally withered, then baked or naturally dried. It doesn't undergo rolling or frying process. Silver Needle can only be produced in early spring, and considered to be the rarest white tea. According to science research, white tea contains higher level of antioxidant properties than other teas, due to its production process. In Chinese herb and food science, white tea is cold bodied ,makes it the best tea for summer. It may help to reduce your inner heat. However, if your stomach is weak, usually feel upset when drinking ice drinks or eating cold foods, that is what called cold stomach in Chinese medicine (although more complicated), you'll want to go for oolong tea and black tea instead of white tea and green tea (i.e. more oxidized).
Hot Brewing
1 teaspoons loose tea / 1 teabag
150-250ml 85C (185F) hot water
First brew - 1 minutes
Second brew - 0.5 minute
Flowing brews - double the timing of previous brew
Provide 3+ servings
Cold Brewing
2 teaspoon loose tea / 2 teabag
500ml cold water
Chill for 4 hours before serving
Teaware
Clay teaware, glassware, porcelain teaware.
$11.00
TB1101
Formosa Natural Wuhe Honey Black Tea
Pesticide free, naturally grown
Origin : Rueisuei, Hualien, Taiwan
Style : Fully oxidized, ripe fruit aroma
Loose leaf style : Brunet long twisted
Wet leaf style : Crimson
Tea color : Brunet
Formosa Wuhe Honey Black Tea is naturally grown in Hualien, Taiwan. The little green leaf cicadas in the tea fields leave bites on the tea leaves and create a rich honey note with silky texture.
Hualien is located at the east part of Taiwan, facing the Pacific Ocean in the east and leaning against the grand Central Mountain Range in the west. 400 years ago while Portuguese sailors saw this land from Pacific Ocean, they were fascinated by the immense scenery and called this emerald island "Formosa", which means beautiful island.
Hot Brewing
2 teaspoon loose tea / 1 teabag / 2.5g
150ml (5oz) 95°C (203°F) hot water
1st brew - 2 minutes
2nd brew - 1 minute
Flowing brews - double the timing of previous brew
Provide 3+ servings
Serve black or as milk tea
Teaware
Clay, glassware, porcelain.
$4.00
TB3301
Organic Darjeeling Goomtee Black Tea Vintage
Origin: Mahanadi, Darjeeling, India
Style : Fully oxidized, full bodied, earthy
Loose leaf style : Short slender with tips
Loose leaf color : Copper
Wet leaf style : Dark crimson
Tea color : Dark crimson
Goomtee Tea Estate is one of the most famous tea estates in Darjeeling. This Goomtee black tea is made of Chinese cultivar Camellia sinensis, grown on the mountain slopes between 1000m - 2000m. The cool temperature and generous rainfall make this garden produces top grade Darjeeling. It is hand picked and processed, and yields a hint of muscatel flavour with ripe peach aroma.
Hot Brewing
1 teaspoon loose tea / 1 teabag / 2.5g
150ml (5oz) 95C (203F) hot water
First brew - 2 minutes
Second brew - 1 minute
Flowing brews - double the timing of previous brew
Provide 3+ servings
Serve black or with milk and honey (cream and sugar)
Teaware
Clay teaware, glassware, porcelain teaware.
$5.00
TB3401
Organic Darjeeling Sourenee Black Tea Vintage
Origin: Darjeeling, India
Style : Fully oxidized, full body, nutty
Loose leaf style : Short slender with tips
Loose leaf color : Copper
Wet leaf style : Dark crimson
Tea color : Dark crimson
Sourenee Tea Estate is one of the oldest tea estates in Darjeeling. The Sourenee black tea produces slight nutty aroma with a hint of black pepper.
Hot Brewing
1 teaspoon loose tea / 1 teabag / 2.5g
150ml (5oz) 95C (203F) hot water
First brew - 2 minutes
Second brew - 1 minute
Flowing brews - double the timing of previous brew
Provide 3+ servings
Serve black or with milk and honey (cream and sugar)
Teaware
Clay teaware, glassware, porcelain teaware.
$5.00
TB2201
Organic Keemun Black Tea Vintage
(Qi Men Hong Cha, Qi Hong, Qihong)
Origin : Wuyuan, Jianxi, China
Style : Fully oxidized, full body, orchid aroma
Loose leaf style : Slender tightly curled
Loose leaf color : Black and charcoal
Wet leaf style : Brownish Crimson
Tea color : Crimson
Certification: USDA, BCS certified organic
Keemum black tea is also known as Qi Men Hong Cha, Qi Hong, or Qihong. It is originated from Anhui in China. It has been developed for exporting since the 19th century. Keemun black tea is harvested in spring and summer, only new buds with two leaves will be picked.
Hot Brewing
1 teaspoon loose tea / 1 teabag
150ml (5oz) 95°C (203°F) hot water
First brew - 2 minutes
Second brew - 1 minute
Flowing brews - double the timing of previous brew
Provide 3+ servings
Serve black or with milk and honey (cream and sugar)
Teaware
Glassware, porcelain teaware.
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