The eastern province of Zhejiang is famous for Lung Ching tea, which has been grown at the western lake Xihu near the city of Lonjing ever since the time of the Tang dynasty. Also known as the “Dragon Fountain Tea”, following a legend about a rain-bringing dragon, it was awarded the highest possible title of “Tea of the Emperor”, and the taste gives you an idea why. Light, a little sweet and fruity without losing the classic green tea character, with a really royal temper. This organic quality is carefully dried by hand in pans after wilting and thus receives a flat, emerald-green leaf. Enjoy this wonderful organic version!
Originally consumed by Buddhist monks as a remedy and for spiritual composure, Sencha is today considered a source of inspiration and vitality. It means steamed tea: Sen = steam, Cha = tea. Firstly, the tea leaves are folded lengthwise while drying on warm trays, and then they are heated in wood-fuelled dryers in order to stop the fermentation. You will immediately recognize the long, well-worked, grass-green leaves in this quality tea. After theinfusion, the full leaf structure can be seen, and the cup has a bright yellow color. The fresh, grass-like flavor with a fine sweetness is a pleasure for every Sencha enthusiast!
Should there ever be a Hall of Fame for the world’s best teas, this specialty certainly would belong. It was originally grown in Fujin at such high altitudes that monkeys were trained to pluck the leaves. Today, this is done by people during a period of several days. The rough, slightly fluffy leaf makes a light green infusion and a mild cup. Slight nuances of honey characterize this fascinating tea, making it a must for every lover of white tea.
A Chinese Matcha, cultivated organically on the Taishan Tea estate located in the north-western part of the Province Zhejiang. Just like is done with high quality Gyokuros, the selected tea shrubs are kept in the shade for some time before plucking in order to increase their chlorophyll content. Compared to the Japanese production, this fair-colored, reed-green and finely powdered Matcha offers a rather robust character with lots of volume and the authentic acerbity of typical green teas. The bowl turns moss green in color, with a strong and fresh bouquet as well as a slight tartness in the aftertaste.
Colombia is known by the vast majority as the land of coffee. We are delighted to offer you this high quality leaf tea from Colombia. Our Leafy Green is grown at altitudes of between 1,800 – 2,000 m and picked by hand according to the principle “two leaves and a bud”. It convinces with its semi-open, twisted leaf and some tips. The cup is light and has mildly sweet base notes that are complemented by aromas of nuts and a subtle tanginess.
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