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White Peach Blossom, Organic

admin — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 20:07:06 +0000

White teas hand blended with the natural essences of succulent peaches and tangerines. The flavour of sweet peaches is well balanced with accents of fresh citrus and white tea character.

White Snow Buds, Organic

admin — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 20:05:39 +0000

Organic Snow Buds (Xue Ya) is considered a new type of white tea that was developed in the 1980’s using authentic Fujian white tea bushes according to a special process that involves nuances of white tea and green tea production. Its clear infusion offers a fresh green flavour and aroma of roasted chestnut.

Jade Cloud, Organic and Fair-Trade

admin — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 19:58:22 +0000

Organic Fair Trade Green Tea Jade Cloud is a special grade of Chinese green tea produced in the high elevation tea gardens of western Hubei, China. Each year, our Jade Cloud is carefully selected from the farmers’ earliest batches of spring tea. Organic Jade Cloud has a mellow and refreshing character that is smooth with low astringency. Jade Cloud’s aroma suggests sweetly toasted chestnut and bluegrass.

Dragon Well, Organic

admin — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 16:33:59 +0000

Our Dragon Well is mellow and smooth with a fresh finish and roasted chestnut aroma. Dragon Well (Long Jing) is the most famous Chinese green tea, named after the Dragon’s Well landmark in the West lake area of the Zhejiang, where the tea originated. Dragon Well is a pan-fired green tea that is flat fried by hand in large woks. It is performed one small batch at a time according to an artisan processing technique that yields a tea with leaves shaped like the blade of a sword.

White Silver Needle, Organic

admin — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 22:53:54 +0000

Organic Silver Needle is the premium grade of classic white tea and consists only of the first flush spring buds of the tea plant. Our Silver Needles are hand harvested from Fujian’s unique Fuding Da Hao varietal that is prized for its large silvery buds and delicious sweet flavour.

Ancient Emerald Lily, Organic and Fair-Trade

admin — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 16:33:18 +0000

A beautiful tea to look at and to taste. Emerald Lily has a brisk, fresh flavour that is well balanced with aromatic notes of wildflowers and toasted pine nuts. This unique green tea is hand harvested especially from Yunnan’s old growth forest tea trees. Green tea from Yunnan’s old growth trees contains a higher content of polyphenols and natural tea antioxidants than other green teas.

Rooibos, Organic

admin — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 16:01:41 +0000

Organic Rooibos

Rooibos is a nutritious herb with bountiful health benefits. Prepared like tea, its an all
natural, caffeine free source of powerful antioxidants that can strengthen the body’s
natural immunity against ageing and disease. Rooibos contains Vitamin C and E as well
as iron, zinc, potassium and calcium. It promotes restful sleep and relaxation. Devoid of
bitterness it is naturally sweet without sugar. It grows only in specific microclimates of
South Africa, and was originally drunk by the nomadic tribes inhabiting the Western Cape.
It is also known as African Red Bush.

Green Rooibos, Organic

admin — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 16:02:17 +0000

African green rooibos is made with the same plant as the famous African Rooibos. After harvesting, green rooibos is not oxidised. The leaves and stems remain green, giving the infusion a bright orange colour with a unique earthy flavour and a sweet finish. It is lighter bodied than ‘red’ rooibos and is said to contain higher concentrations of antioxidants, vitamin and minerals.

Waterloo Blend, Organic

admin — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 16:18:32 +0000

An exquisite balance of rich strength and light fragrant qualities. Our blend of a premium Assam with 2nd flush Darjeeling is more than just a ‘house tea’. With long, golden tips, jet black leaves and an empowering aroma, this tea offers the perfect balance of a rich and malty Indian tea, married with delicate fragrance and softness. Perfect as a breakfast or afternoon tea. Takes milk well.

Earl Grey Rooibos, Organic and Fair-Trade

admin — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 16:04:05 +0000

Organic, Fair Trade

Rooibos makes the perfect base for the finest caffeine-free Earl Grey. Its sweet, deep
red infusion presents fruity and floral notes of bergamot citrus without the astringency,
bitterness and caffeine found in a common Earl Grey. Caffeine-free Earl Grey Rooibos is
artfully hand blended in small batches using only 100% naturally caffeine-free botanicals
and artisan herbal tea blending techniques.