Green Tea

Green Teas, or Lü Cha, are not oxidized. Instead, when they are picked they are immediately heated to stop the natural oxidation in a process called kill green. Then the leaves are shaped and dried. The traditional Chinese method of kill green involves gently pan-frying the leaves which produces teas that are light in color and body with nutty, fruity, and floral flavors. On the other hand, the traditional Japanese method of kill green uses a steaming process that gives leaves a vegetal, oceanic, grassy, and sweet melody of flavors. All of our green teas from other regions have been processed in the Chinese style.

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A side-by-side comparison of Taimu Long Zhu leaves and steeped tea. On the left, the leaves are curled into tight balls the size of finger-nails. They range in color from dark green to pale green. On the right, the steeped liquid is pale yellow.
Taimu Long Zhu
$9.00
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A side-by-side comparison of Zhu Cha leaves and steeped tea. On the left, the leaves are dark green, and resemble small, smooth pellets. On the right, the steeped liquid is a soft gold.
Zhu Cha
from $5.00
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A close-up of Long Jing leaves. They are vibrant green and incredibly flat, adding a sense of fragility. They have a Meets EU Standards certification.
Long Jing
$12.00
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A side-by-side comparison of Putuo Fo Cha leaves and steeped tea. On the left, the leaves are a rich, dark green and are significantly curled with slight fuzz. On the right, the steeped tea is a pale green.
Putuo Fo Cha
$20.00
A side-by-side comparison of Taimu Long Zhu leaves and steeped tea. On the left, the leaves are curled into tight balls the size of finger-nails. They range in color from dark green to pale green. On the right, the steeped liquid is pale yellow.
A close-up of tea leaves rolled into compact balls. Each ball is the size of a finger nail, and varies in color from off-white to dark green. A sticker shows that the tea meets EU standards.
A side-by-side comparison of Taimu Long Zhu leaves and steeped tea. On the left, the leaves are curled into tight balls the size of finger-nails. They range in color from dark green to pale green. On the right, the steeped liquid is pale yellow.
A close-up of tea leaves rolled into compact balls. Each ball is the size of a finger nail, and varies in color from off-white to dark green. A sticker shows that the tea meets EU standards.

Taimu Long Zhu

$9.00

[tie-moo long djoo]          Dragon Eyes

An extra-fine, high-quality green tea made from selected fresh tea tips. This tea exhibits a flowery taste, the feeling of ocean spray, and a unique appearance. A smooth sweetness washes over the palate and lifts one's mood. The tea is hand-processed in Zhejiang into little balls resembling pearls, which unfold charmingly in the cup after the first infusion. A truly refreshing and hydrating tea, perfect to drink on a summer day.

Taimu Long Zhu is sold for $9.00 / oz.

A side-by-side comparison of Zhu Cha leaves and steeped tea. On the left, the leaves are dark green, and resemble small, smooth pellets. On the right, the steeped liquid is a soft gold.
A close-up of Zhu Cha leaves. They are small, tightly rolled balls with a dark green sheen. They have a Meets EU Standards certification.
A tea box with text: Green Pearl Brand Extra Gunpowder. There is a line-art oyster with pearl in the center. It is wrapped in plastic.
A side-by-side comparison of Zhu Cha leaves and steeped tea. On the left, the leaves are dark green, and resemble small, smooth pellets. On the right, the steeped liquid is a soft gold.
A close-up of Zhu Cha leaves. They are small, tightly rolled balls with a dark green sheen. They have a Meets EU Standards certification.
A tea box with text: Green Pearl Brand Extra Gunpowder. There is a line-art oyster with pearl in the center. It is wrapped in plastic.

Zhu Cha

$5.00

[djoo cha]          Gunpowder Tea

Known as “pearl” or “bead” tea in China, this classic variety is widely known as “gunpowder” tea in the West because its appearance is similar to cannon gunpowder. The tea is distinctively shaped into small, tightly rolled balls with a dark sheen that hints at its volatile quality. Tea-crafters in the Zhejiang province carefully dry the leaves in metal pans that are shaken in circular motions over a fire. The finished product yields the famous smoky flavor and aroma that makes this variety so dangerously delicious. This hearty green is the perfect accompaniment to a meal, as the vigor of its taste is not likely to be defeated.

Zhu Cha is sold for $5.00 / oz or in a 125g box for $12.00 (boxes are on clearance, all sales final).

A close-up of Long Jing leaves. They are vibrant green and incredibly flat, adding a sense of fragility. They have a Meets EU Standards certification.
A face-down picture of steeped Long Jing. The steeped tea is a soft, light green-yellow color.
A close-up of Long Jing leaves. They are vibrant green and incredibly flat, adding a sense of fragility. They have a Meets EU Standards certification.
A face-down picture of steeped Long Jing. The steeped tea is a soft, light green-yellow color.

Long Jing

$12.00

[long jing]         Dragonwell (Tiger Spring)

The robust green tea leaves are flat and golden-green in color with a lovely shine that comes from the traditional method of pan-frying the freshly picked buds in large steel woks. Pan-frying stops the tea from oxidizing, and also contributes to it its nutty, nourishing taste--a taste as sweet and clean as the bright water of the spring. As the savory fragrance rises from the cup and the undulating pleasure spreads through the mouth, all wishes are granted.

Long Jing epitomizes the depth and body of Chinese green teas and feels like walking in a summer forest after the rain. It is a perfect tea for beginner drinkers.

This tea is sold for $12.00 / oz.

A side-by-side comparison of Putuo Fo Cha leaves and steeped tea. On the left, the leaves are a rich, dark green and are significantly curled with slight fuzz. On the right, the steeped tea is a pale green.
A close up of Putuo Fo Cha leaves. The dried leaves are tightly curled and quite brittle. They range from light to dark green in color.
The Putuo Fo Cha box is orange and squared. On the lid, black text reads: "Putuo Cha." below, on the body, a statue of a woman holding her right palm up and adorned with jewelry is shown.
A side-by-side comparison of Putuo Fo Cha leaves and steeped tea. On the left, the leaves are a rich, dark green and are significantly curled with slight fuzz. On the right, the steeped tea is a pale green.
A close up of Putuo Fo Cha leaves. The dried leaves are tightly curled and quite brittle. They range from light to dark green in color.
The Putuo Fo Cha box is orange and squared. On the lid, black text reads: "Putuo Cha." below, on the body, a statue of a woman holding her right palm up and adorned with jewelry is shown.

Putuo Fo Cha

$20.00

[Pu-tw-oh foe cha]          Buddha's Tea

One of the five most celebrated teas of China, Putuo Cha is a light, flowery green tea. A quiet strength arises out of these tiny, lustrous leaves, calling to mind the focused aromas of the meditation hall accompanied by scents of fresh spring vegetables and berries.

The 2500 year old tradition of cultivating gourmet tea on the Putuo Island guarantees that this particular tea, grown in the gardens of the Buddhist monastery and processed only by hand, will always be of superior quality. On the island’s shore, a magnificent statue of the Bodhisattva Guan Yin stares out to sea, while the foamy air and the colors of the sky swirl around her. This tea is perfect for observing the world with steady, loving compassion.

Putuo Fo Cha is sold in a 30-gram box for $20.00.