BLACK TEA
CHINA CEYLON INDIA MIISC. ORIGINS
Great black teas are produced all over the world but are traditional to and usually considered the best quality from China, India, and Sri Lanka. Teas from India and Sri Lanka (Sri Lanka is still refered to as Ceylon in the tea world) are strong, full, and hold up well to milk and sugar, in other words the English style of drinking tea (try the Ceylon). Darjeelings, also from India, are lighter and more delicate. They are grown from the smaller Chinese variety of the tea bush or a hybrid of the Chinese variety and are processed with what is referred to as a hard wither that results in leaves that are multicolored and fragrant (our house flushes, GFOP 1st Flush, Castleton or Margaret’s Hope 1st Flush). Chinese black teas, similar to Darjeelings, are stand-alone teas meaning you don’t need milk or sugar (try any of our Keemuns for fine examples of Chinese black tea). One tea worth highlighting is Pu-ehr, this is the only tea that actually ferments, as it is aged over many years and develops a unique, woody taste that is unlike anything else in the tea world (our Organic Aged Yunnan Pu-ehr is a mild yet excellent version of this classic). Claims of its health benifits are vast and wide reaching. In southern China Pu'ehr is often consumed alongside a fatty meal to aid in digestion, so try it next time you order in Dim-sum.
brewing: 1 to 1¼ teaspoons at 200°- boiling for 4-5 minutes. With Darjeelings and some finer Chinese teas I lessen the brew time and temperature slightly. Pu-ehr, like with Oolongs, I always steep multiple times.
asskhA ASSAM KHONGEA ESTATE
A hearty cup of Assam with a deep amber liquor and a malty flavor. Although established in the late nineteenth century by two English tea planting ladies, Khongea has been managed and owned by the Prakash family for over 50 years. Khongea is situated in the upper reaches of Assam, on the south bank of the Brahmaputra River.
$14.00
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ASSKOIA ASSAM KOILAMARI
A garden with a long-standing tradition producing top Assam qualities, situated on the northern shore of the Brahmaputra River. A high proportion of golden tips and a light touch of honey are the signature features of this tea.
$36.00
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assA ASSAM TGFOP
Deep and robust, this TGFOP1 standard makes a bold, invigorating cup. Even with milk/sugar added for a breakfast tea, the rich, plush aroma comes through. From a terroir with a long history, Assam still exhibits the strength that characterizes this Indian Black tea classic.
$20.00
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autA AUTUMNAL DARJEELING
Similar to a 2nd flush, this Autumnal is mellow with a nice aroma.
$44.00
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castleA CASTLETON DARJEELING FTGFOP
Our finest 1st flush Darjeeling, sweet, smooth, lingering
$62.50
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kenilA CEYLON KENILWORTH GARDEN
A terrific OP from one of Sri Lanka's most distintive and well known estates. Delicious and full of flavor.
$26.50
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ceyA CEYLON OP
Very long leaf, classic sweet flavor
$17.00
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chiblA CHINA BLACK CONGOU OP
Thick black leaves, good neutral flavor
$9.00
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engA ENGLISH BREAKFAST (Keemun)
Keemuns, famous for their superb and distinctive flavor, were the original English Breakfast blend. Delicious with milk or on its own, our blend of Keemuns brings the traditional recipe back.
$18.80
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gfop1A GFOP DARJEELING 1st Flush
Every year we study the teas offered by the Darjeeling gardens to find exceptional values in lesser-known teas that strongly express the character of each flush.
$60.00
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gfop2A GFOP DARJEELING 2nd Flush
Every year we study the teas offered by the Darjeeling gardens to find exceptional values in lesser-known teas that strongly express the character of each flush.
$30.00
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goldgunA GOLDEN BLACK GUNPOWDER
$28.50
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