A side-by-side comparison of Lui'An Gaupian leaves and steeped tea. On the left, the leaves are long and narrow, and only barely curled into loose tubes. On the right, the steeped liquid is pale yellow.
A close-up of Lui'An Guapian leaves. They range in color from dark green to light green. They are long and narrow, and only slightly rolled into tube form. They have a Meets EU Standards certification.
A side-by-side comparison of Lui'An Gaupian leaves and steeped tea. On the left, the leaves are long and narrow, and only barely curled into loose tubes. On the right, the steeped liquid is pale yellow.
A close-up of Lui'An Guapian leaves. They range in color from dark green to light green. They are long and narrow, and only slightly rolled into tube form. They have a Meets EU Standards certification.

Liu'An Guapian

$8.00

[loo-ahn gwa-peen]          Watermelon Seeds

Liu’An Guapian has an unusually fresh, grassy taste and fragrance. Its leaf quality is equally unusual: dark green, very flat, long-leaf needles from the Dabie Mountains of western Anhui. This tea contains notes of the crispness of green beans and the sweetness of walnuts. It is mellow, making for a fantastic accompaniment tea to sip with a sandwich or a bowl of rice.

Liu’An Guapian appealed to us because of its truly refreshing quality and so earned its place on our menu as another ambassador from the Middle Kingdom. It is a truly satisfying thirst quencher!

Liu'An Guapian is sold for $8.00 / oz.

 

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[dee-an loo when-shahn]          Remembering the Tea King

A remarkable, fresh green tea produced in the famous tea province of Yunnan. No other tea is comparable to this sparkling, pale green infusion, which offers unique and inimitable delights of taste and aroma. Breathing in Dian Lu Wenshan feels like a trip to an old growth forest, and each sip carries the sharpness of the sun's rays piercing through the leafy foliage as you walk along the path.

It is cultivated at high altitude, with long, silver, downy-tipped leaves (mao feng) firmly rolled lengthwise. This tea promotes health and has a mild euphoric effect.

Dian Lu Wenshan is sold for $9.00 / oz.

 

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[Goi-kew-ro]          Jade Dew

An excellent, very distinguished organic Japanese green tea, its delicious taste and fresh grassy scent of spring offer a touch of heaven in your cup. This tea is one of the most valued products of the Nippon Islands. It is picked by hand near the city of Uji in specially shaded fields and guarantees a rare experience, enhanced by an original method of preparation. Dark green, flat, subtle leaves of uniform size give a fresh aroma and a characteristically bold taste. Gyokuro tea is much prized as the “champagne of green teas,” denoting its high value, delicacy, and renown. It is usual to make several infusions from the same leaves, allowing the superior quality of this tea to be fully enjoyed.

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[bahn-cha]

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The metal Moli Hua Cha large tin is neon green, with storks flying along the top of the cylindrical canister. Toward the bottom, red and black text outlined in yellow reads: "Jasmine Tea. 150 g."

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[mohl-ee hwa cha]          Little Bird Tongue

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