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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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| 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. |
Bamboo
Leaf Qing Ming Another completely hand-made tea from China with a wonderful needle-like slender leaf. This tea is impeccable - celebrate with it! |
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| 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. |
Pinhead
Gunpowder This pearl tea is very tightly rolled. Very complex with a slightly sweet undertone. Watch the pellets gracefully unfurl. |
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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Hyson These thin young leaves are rolled and twisted during their pan firing - a slightly sweet, mild flavor. Wonderful tea for every day. |
Black
Needle The uniqueness of this tea is it looks 'black', but will change to green when steeped. Carefully made of very dark green, hand-plucked single buds. |
Chunmee
Special Grade Spring-picked, hand-processed green tea that resembles a woman's finely formed brow. Slightly sweet, plumlike flavour -- a wonderful brew. |
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| Organic Gunpowder A uniform appearance of tiny spirals, wonderful to watch. A great value for organic gunpowder from China - smooth flavor. |
Premium Sencha From Japan, elegant, flat, dark green leaves yielding a golden-green, aromatic brew with a fresh flavor. |
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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Hoji Cha
From Japan, the Sencha leaf is roasted to a golden brown producing a distinctive toasty flavor. Very low in caffeine. |
Morning Dew Green |
Premium Mao Feng Green This premium mao feng, or hairpoint, is carefully made of very dark, green, almost hairlike leaves, gently twisted during its firing. |
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| Budding Sydney Tiny, delicate, white blossoms emerge from the cocoon of this beautiful hand-tied tea. |
The Lovers Hand-tied artisan tea of two rose-colored flowerettes which open from the one body. |
Peony Waterfall This artisan tea is a dazzling display as this magnificent peony opens and reveals its beauty. |
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