FROM LEAF to CUP _{Purveyor of Fine Teas}

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...the tea  LEAF...

11 REASONS TO DRINK  GREEN TEA (or any tea containing the leaves from the Camellia sinensis plant)

• Lowers the risk of cancer.

• Lowers the risk of cardiovascular disease.

• Improves dental health and bone density.

• Improves the fight against the flu and other viral diseases.

• Prevents infection.

• Strengthens capillaries.

• Reduces cholesterol, especially low-density lipoprotein (LDL).

• Natural diuretic.

• Refreshing and relaxing.

• Helps you focus, and stimulates your thinking.

• Tastes great!

For more green tea choices try our...Artisan/Display/Flowering Teas!

DARJEELING (India)    Light liquoring and delicate flavor with muscatel notes.  Hints of pungency denote this steamed Darjeeling’s second flush production time.     $4.06/oz.     BUY  NOW --- For More Information, Brewing, & Ingredients...   

Those who bought this  tea, also bought...MARGARET'S HOPE. 

EARL GREY - Green (Sri Lanka)  The all-natural bergamot oil with excellent Ceylon green tea gives this tea a lively and sprightly Earl Grey taste.     $2.34/oz.     BUY  NOW --- For More Information, Brewing, & Ingredients...   

Those who bought this tea, also bought...Organic EARL GREY. 

GENMAICHA (Japan)    Light, golden-yellow liquor with a unique, toasty rice flavor, tending sweet.  A tea that creates conversation.     $3.04/oz.     BUY  NOW --- For More Information, Brewing, & Ingredients...   

Those who bought this tea, also bought...SENCHA FUJI, Organic.

GYOKURO, Organic  (Japan)  Also known as "Japanese Shade Tea", this is Japan’s best green tea (made from single buds that are picked only in April/May. In an effort to develop increased chlorophyll (making them dark green) and reduced the tannin (giving a sweeter flavor with no bitterness), the tea is covered with black curtains or bamboo and straw shades for 3 weeks in early spring.  $9.82/oz.     BUY  NOW --- For More Information, Brewing, & Ingredients...   

IRISH BREAKFAST - Green (Kenya, China, & Japan)    A full-bodied tea with the “umpf” of black tea, but the gentleness of green tea and toasty hints of flavor.     $2.34/oz.     BUY  NOW --- For More Information, Brewing, & Ingredients...     

Those who bought this tea, also bought...IRISH BREAKFAST, Black Tea.

JASMINE BALLS (China)  This is a tea deserving to be on our reserve list. It has pale green liquoring with a smooth but delicate Jasmine flavor. Watch as the hand-tied tea ball transforms into a flower-like blossom. Jasmine Slivering Balls are hand rolled and hand tied.   $11.72/oz.   BUY  NOW --- For More Information, Brewing, & Ingredients...  

Those who bought this tea, also bought...QUEEN VICTORIA FLOWER

LONG ISLAND STRAWBERRY (China)  Try our latest addition to our line of green teas. You will find that this green tea from Sri Lanka has a refreshing, but subtle strawberry flavor. It also makes a great iced tea. Simply brew and steep according to directions below. $2.35/oz.   BUY  NOW --- For More Information, Brewing, & Ingredients...  

MINT (China)    Refreshing cool mint flavor in a green tea.  A delicious and heady combination.     $2.34/oz.     BUY  NOW --- For More Information, Brewing, & Ingredients...  

Those who bought this tea, also bought...ON the WATERFRONT.     

ORANGE (China)  Unique in its own way, this orange-flavored green tea presents itself with a delightful orange flavor reminiscent of  Florida oranges.  A natural sweet notes.  $2.34/oz.     BUY  NOW --- For More Information, Brewing, & Ingredients...  

Those who bought this tea, also bought...ORANGE ROOIBOS.   

QUEEN VICTORIA FLOWER (China)    Delightful green tea flavor with Chrysanthemum notes.  Three blooms are hidden in the flower and have a balloon-like release during steeping.      $31.26/oz. or $7.81/flower     BUY  NOW --- For More Information, Brewing, & Ingredients...    

Those who bought this tea, also bought...JASMINE SILVER BALLS.

SENCHA (Japan)    Tending light liquoring and smooth with reasonable depth and body. Often used in tea ceremonies.  $2.79/oz.     BUY  NOW --- For More Information, Brewing, & Ingredients...   

Those who bought this tea, also bought...SENCHA, Decaffeinated.  

SENCHA FUJI, Organic (Japan) Green Tea --- Tea was introduced to Japan from China in the 7th and 8th Century. Records indicate that Japan's Emperor Kammu gave visiting monks an imperial gift of green tea. Emperor Kammu created a government post called 'Supervisor of Tea' as Japan began to cultivate its own tea. That this post was in the medical bureau, indicates that even then, there was tremendous respect for the health aspects of tea. Further evidence of the correlation between health and tea, was found in a small book written in the 1200's, 'Tea Drinking is Good for Health'. The book tells that tea drinking confers many health benefits.     $3.79/oz.     BUY  NOW --- For More Information, Photo, Brewing, & Ingredients...

SENCHA KYOTO CHERRY ROSE FESTIVAL (China) Simply stunning.  A blend of high quality green tea with sweet cherry and morning rose flavor.  A tea to remember.  $2.34/oz.     BUY  NOW --- For More Information, Brewing, & Ingredients...    

Those who bought this tea, also bought...ANGEL FALLS MIST.      

VANILLA (Sri Lanka)   Sweet, flavorful vanilla gives this green tea depth and character.  The aroma almost shouts, “Welcome Home!".       $2.34/oz.     BUY  NOW --- For More Information, Brewing, & Ingredients...    

Those who bought this tea, also bought...VANILLA ROOIBOS.

FORMED GREEN TEA BRICK – PU-ERH (China)  Centuries ago tea was compressed to make its transportation more efficient and easy.  By aging, compressing, and molding, this tea brick would take up less space in their packs and would stay fresher longer.  Imagine the camels grunting and groaning as they embarked on a 1-year journey from Eastern China to Central Asia.    $24.00 for a 1.1# Brick     BUY  NOW --- For More Information, Photo, Brewing, & Ingredients... 

Those who bought this tea, also bought...BLACK TEA BRICK.

Processing  GREEN TEA

Green tea is processed and grown in a variety of ways, depending on the type of green tea desired. As a result of these methods, maximum amounts of polyphenols and antioxidants are retained. The growing conditions can be broken down into two basic types, those grown in the sun and those grown under the shade. The green tea plants are grown in rows that are pruned to produce shoots in a regular manner, and are generally harvested three times per year. The first flush takes place in late April to early May. The second harvest usually takes place from June through July, and the third picking takes place in late July to early August. Sometimes, there will also be a fourth harvest. It is the first flush in the spring which brings the best quality leaves, with higher prices to match.  Processed green teas, known as "aracha" are stored under low humidity refrigeration in 30 or 60 kg paper bags at 32-41°F. This aracha has yet to be refined at this stage, with a final firing taking place before blending, selection, and packaging takes place. The leaves in this state will be re-fired throughout the year as they are needed, giving the green teas a longer shelf life and better flavor. The first flush tea of May will readily store in this fashion until the next year's harvest. After this re-drying process, each 'crude' tea will be sifted and graded according to size. Finally, each lot will be blended according to the blend order by the tasters and packed for sale.

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