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After
plucking, the freshly picked leaves are left to wither on drying
racks. The necessity and duration
of withering varies widely according to the desired type of tea. The
withered leaves are then heat treated by pan firing or steaming to stop
or slow oxidation (fermentation). The leaves are then rolled to release
the juices and enzymes and
spread
out on bamboo trays to dry. In many cases the leaf is rolled into an artistic
or classic shape with the finest teas still
hand-rolled. For a wonderful introduction to green tea, be sure to take a look at our Green Tea Samplers and Collections. |
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Chinese
Green |
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| Lung
Ching Superior The most renowned of all China teas, also known as Dragon Well. This hand-made classic green has a delicate golden brew with a slightly sweet taste. |
Lung
Ching From the West Lake area of Hangzhou, China. This is an excellent grade of Dragon Well. Tender bud sets allow for a clear, sweet brew. Wonderful. |
Bi
Luo Chun Special Grade These hand-processed leaves are curled into the famous Green Snail Spring shape during pan firing - a slightly sweet, mild flavor with a pale brew. |
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| Silver
Thread This spring-picked, hand-processed green resembles the threads of fine cloth. Light, delicate, aromatic. |
Morning
Dew Green From China, a wonderful green tea from a silvery leaf, for your morning cup with a light, slightly sweet flavor. |
Premium
Mao Feng Green This premium hairpoint is carefully made of very dark, green, almost hairlike leaves, gently twisted during its firing. |
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| Young
Hyson These thin young leaves are rolled and twisted during their pan firing - a slightly sweet, mild flavor. Wonderful tea for every day. |
Pinhead
Gunpowder This pearl tea is very tightly rolled. Very complex with a slightly sweet undertone. Watch the pellets gracefully unfurl. |
Snow
Dragon Delicate, refreshing and beautiful to see. Only the buds are used for this cherished green, almost white, tea. Very delicate with a mellow undertone. |
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Japanese
Green |
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| Premium
Sencha From Japan, elegant, flat, dark green leaves yielding a golden-green, aromatic brew with a fresh flavor. |
Hoji
Cha From Japan, the Sencha leaf is roasted to a golden brown producing a distinctive toasty flavor. Very low in caffeine. |
Gen Mai Cha Japanese Sencha green blended with roasted, puffed rice giving this tea it's traditional toasty flavor. An excellent tea. |
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