A side-by-side comparison of Jin Zhen leaves and steeped tea. On the left, the leaves are an equal mixture of dark brown and black, and spiral around one another. On the right, the steeped tea is dark orange.
A close-up of Jin Zhen leaves. They are an equal mix of dark brown and orange leaves, twisted into long and narrow spirals.
A side-by-side comparison of Jin Zhen leaves and steeped tea. On the left, the leaves are an equal mixture of dark brown and black, and spiral around one another. On the right, the steeped tea is dark orange.
A close-up of Jin Zhen leaves. They are an equal mix of dark brown and orange leaves, twisted into long and narrow spirals.

Jin Zhen

$9.00

[djin zen]          Golden Buds

Superfine tips from the birthplace of Dian Hong - Fengqing, Yunnan. The delicate orange buds offer a velvety sweet and tart taste with hints of chocolate and deep forest aromas. Perfect for waking up on a cold morning. This tea stands apart from other black teas in that it maintains its flavor and melodic composition throughout many infusions.

Jin Zhen is sold for $9.00 / oz.

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Earl Grey (Bergamot)

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A black tea flavored with oil of bergamot according to an age-old Chinese recipe obtained by the 2nd Earl Grey as a gift on his travels through China in 1830. The recipe was taken back to England, and soon the new preparation gained world-wide renown under its new English name. Suitable for those who favor "English style" tea with milk and sweetener. A black, usually broken tea, with the unique and unmistakable bergamot aroma.

During processing, the tea leaves are sprinkled with Bergamot oil, letting the classic scent and flavor of Earl Grey infuse the tea in the step called Aromatization. 

Earl Grey tea is sold in an 80g box for $10.00

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A close-up of Lapsang Souchong leaves. They are small, twisted and curled into tubes. They range in color from black to light brown. They have a Meets EU Standards certification.
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A close-up of Lapsang Souchong leaves. They are small, twisted and curled into tubes. They range in color from black to light brown. They have a Meets EU Standards certification.

Lapsang Souchong

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[lap-song soo-chong]          Smoky Tea

This highly esteemed Chinese tea is processed over a fire of pine logs, giving it an unrivalled smoky aroma and taste. It is a good tea to drink by the fireplace or on especially dark, rainy days. The solid, black-brown leaves brew cups of pensive essences, like welcoming hearth-fires imparting a thermal inner calm.

Lapsang Souchong is sold for $6.00 / oz.

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A close-up of Assam Brahmaputra leaves. They are small, tightly rolled into semi-circles, and are predominantly dark brown. They have Certified Organic and USDA Organic certifications.
The Assam Brahmaputra box is a squat, red cube with an orange rhino on the front. White text reads: "Assam. Brahmaputra Valley." Czech lettering is below the English writing.
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The Assam Brahmaputra box is a squat, red cube with an orange rhino on the front. White text reads: "Assam. Brahmaputra Valley." Czech lettering is below the English writing.

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[ah-sahm bra-ma-pu-tra]

An organic Indian black tea from the valley plantation region on the banks of the enchanting river Brahmaputra. A wild variety of tea plant, named “Assamica,” is cultivated in Assam. Our supply is outstanding for its freshness and sparkling taste. Brown-black leaves with light color tips are evenly rolled into half-moons. In the cup, they produce a dark, red-brown infusion with a rich aroma and a robust, full taste. Suitable for drinking before a long journey.

Assam Brahmaputra is sold in a 100g box for $12.00.

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A close-up of Ceylon Adam's Peak leaves. They are loosely curled, clipped short, uniform, and range in color from dark brown to black.
The Ceylon Adam's Peak box is a squat red cube with a lion holding a sword outlined in yellow. Brown lettering reads: "Adam's Peak. Leaves Ceylon Tea. From Nuwara Eliya Area. Packed in Shri Lanka."
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Ceylon Adam's Peak

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Ceylon Adam's Peak is sold in a 100g box for $12.00.

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