Teas by Origin
Home of classic black teas from Assam, Nilgiris, Darjeeling, Doars and Palampur. Famous for its Chai, Tulsi and fragrant spices. IndiaA rich variety of teas. Distinct tea cultures across provinces of Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Anhui, Fujian, Hunan, Guangdong, Guangxi, Yunnan and Sichuan. ChinaThe fourth largest tea producer in the world. Key areas include, Kandy, Uva, Dimbulla, Nuwara Eliya, Galle and Ratanapura. Famous for its black teas. Sri LankaAn old tea producer now gaining more prominence for its old growth tea forests in the northern highlands. Famous for its lotus tea. VietnamHome of delicious oolongs. Key areas include Pinglin, Ali Shan, Lugu, Shan Lin Xi, Li Shan, Hsinchu and Mingjian. Small, craft style tea gardens with passionate merchants. TaiwanIntroduced by buddhist monk Eisai, tea has a sacred history in Japan. Known for its green teas. Areas include, Uji, Shizuoka, Kagoshima, Kyoto, Miyazaki, Mie, Yamato and Gifu. JapanRegarded as 'the roof of the world', Nepal tea is brimming with newfound passion for specialty styles. Key areas include Illam, Dhankuta, Jhapa and Taplejung. Nepal
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Teas by Category
The quintessential beverage of a large part of the world. Chai in Hindi simply means tea. In India, it is a luscious thirst-quencher, uplifter and socializer. ChaiOriginal to China, White teas are made from newly sprouted tips and leaves. Regional Terroir and type of plant varietal is the main contributing factor for flavor. White TeasMinimally oxidized leaf. Green teas vary considerably due to the plant varietal, season, region and processing technique. Green TeasKnown as Kali Cha in India, Hong Cha in China, black teas are a result of prolonged oxidation. The sub-continent, China and Kenya are the best known origins for black teas. Black TeasA family of tea plant varietals native to Fujian, China and central Taiwan. Oolongs comprise a variety in color (light green to dark) and shape (twisted and round). Oolong TeasExclusive to the southern part of China, Puer is one of the oldest forms of tea making. Made mostly from the Dayeh 'big' leaf varietal, Puers comprise Sheng 'green' and Shou 'cooked' styles. Pu-er TeasOur signature blends combine tea with a mix of herbs and spices. Tea BlendsThe Limited Edition Teas are varietals sourced from small batch, artisan tea growers from around the world. Limited Edition TeasThe most bio-diverse and ethnically rich region in China. Famous for its old-growth tea mountains producing puer tea. Old Growth Teas
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