Oolong & White Teas

Single estate loose leaf oolong & white teas packaged in ​Kotobuki steel canisters or refill bags.
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Jingmai Raw (Green) Pu Erh Cake

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Jingmai Mountain Raw Pu Erh - 200g Cake
(Qiao Mu Sheng Puer, Pu'er)
Harvested in 2014 from ancient tea trees growing wild on Jingmai Mountain, this large leafed tea is organically grown and harvested by hand.  Low temperature firing brings out the natural astringency and develops the complex floral notes and gentle sweetness.  This high quality raw pu erh is perfect for a great many, short infusions adding a few seconds after each steep.  To learn more about the historic tea trees dating back centuries, please visit Ancient Tea Plantations of Jingmai Mountain.

Yunnan post-fermented green tea.
​Produced by Smacha Tea.

Recommendations: Carefully pry approximately 3-6 grams of leaf from the cake (per 6 oz. serving) and rinse the leaves with hot water for about 10 seconds, discard the rinse water.  Infuse your pu erh at 180-190F for 30 seconds to 2 minutes.  Multiple infusions highly recommended, add a few seconds to each additional infusion and/or increase temperature slightly.  Try numerous short infusions or infuse longer for stronger flavor.

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  • Size & Packaging: 1 oz. Canister - $12.00
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Silver Needle -
(Yin Zen)
Sun soaked white tea buds from Fujian province, grown at 3,600 feet and from the Fu Din Ba Bai tea plant variety. Each tender needle-shaped bud is covered with a beautiful silver down and oxidized only 10-15% in natural sunshine. The result is a white tea with exceptional delicacy and ethereal qualities. Faintly floral and lightly nutty with a fully rounded flavor and a natural sweetness.

Jasmine Pearl

  • Size & Packaging: 4 oz. Canister - $24.00
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Jasmine Pearl -
​(Yin Zhen)
High grown, spring picked green tea from North Fujian Province is hand shaped into tiny pearls then allowed to rest until July when the jasmine flowers bloom.  The fresh green tea pearls are then combined with the blooms five separate times to imbue each with the fresh jasmine aroma.  It brews into a heavenly balance of fresh green tea and delicate jasmine scent.  The pearls should be reinfused multiple times.

Bai Hao Oolong (Oriental Beauty)

  • Size & Packaging: 1.5 oz. Canister - $11.50
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Bai Hao Oolong -
An international multiple gold and silver medal winner. Grown at an elevation of 2,600 feet, the Tian Xing Tea Garden in Fujian Province produces this full flavored, classic oolong with silver leaf tips. Oxidized 65-70% and medium roasted, the large leaves brew into a classic fruity fragrant 'honey' tea with a roasty sweet, smooth finish. Also known as "Oriental Beauty".

Ti Kwan Yin, Tie Kuan Yin

  • Size & Packaging: 3.5 oz. Canister - $24.00
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Ti Kwan Yin -
(Tie Kuan Yin, Tieguanyin, Ti Kuan Yin, Iron Goddess of Mercy)
Grown in the Tian Xing Tea Garden of Fujian province at 4,000 feet, this famous oolong is hand rolled and oxidized 35-40%. The long, complex art of making this tea culminates in a final, low temperature firing that brings out the light frosty coating of the tightly wound, deep brown/green leaves. It gives a honey amber infusion that's orchid fragrant and complex with fruity undertones similar to fresh plums.

Jingmai Ripe Pu Erh

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Jingmai Mountain Ripe Pu Erh - 200g Cake
(Shu Puer, Pu'er)
Harvested in 2011 from ancient tea trees growing wild on Jingmai Mountain, this large leafed tea is organically grown and harvested by hand.  This pu erh offers mellow stone fruit flavors with a hint of sweetness in the background and a pleasant 'golden' flavor reminiscent of baked bread from an earthen oven.  This high quality ripe pu erh is perfect for a great many, short infusions adding a few seconds after each steep.  To learn more about the historic tea trees dating back centuries, please visit Ancient Tea Plantations of Jingmai Mountain.

Yunnan post-fermented tea.
Produced by Smacha Tea.

Recommendations: Carefully pry approximately 4-6 grams of leaf from the cake (per 6 oz. serving) and rinse the leaves with hot water for about 10 seconds, discard the rinse water. Infuse your pu erh at 190-210F for 30 seconds to 2 minutes or even longer for stronger flavor.  Multiple infusions highly recommended, add a few seconds to each additional infusion and/or increase temperature slightly. ​ Try numerous short infusions or infuse longer for fuller flavor.

Golden Lily Oolong, A Li Shan

  • Size & packaging: 3.5 oz. Canister - $23.50
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Golden Lily Oolong -
(A Li Shan Oolong)
This high mountain oolong undergoes light oxidation of 20-25% to bring out its delicate floral fragrance.  Plucked in early April at an elevation of 3,600 feet, this very young tea is cultivated on A Li Mountain in Taiwan.  Our Golden Lily is naturally sweet and has an intoxicating, lightly floral aroma with butter notes.  Infuse this lovely oolong over and over and over.  It is not surprising this tea is a two time gold medal winner in the Hangzhou International Tea Competition.