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Immerse yourself in the tranquil essence of Hadong with our Organic Joongjak tea. 

This exquisite green tea, harvested after May 5th each year, unveils a harmonious blend of sweet, vegetal notes reminiscent of fresh-cut grass and wildflowers, with a subtle, lingering nuttiness. 

Ideal for moments of quiet reflection, let this tea transport you to a world of timeless elegance and natural beauty.  

Korean Tea Harvests: 

• Oojeon: The earliest harvest, traditionally plucked before Gok-u (around April 20th)
• Sejak: The second harvest, plucked between Gok-u and Ipha (May 5)
• Joongjak: The third harvest, after Ipha (May 5) 

Recommendations:

• Tea: 3g / 1 tbsp
• Water: 240ml / 1 cup 
• Temperature:  80°C / 176°F
• Steep: 2-3 minutes

Our delicious, Organic Iron Goddess of Mercy oolong enhanced with Osmanthus flowers. 

About 
Our Iron Goddess tea is a lightly oxidized oolong with notes of flowers, poached leafy greens, and a buttery finish. 

While there are varying levels of oxidization available for Iron Goddess of Mercy (the base of this tea), from very green (flowery flavour) to highly oxidized (ideally charcoal fired, and much warmer in energy), this particular batch is of a modern style, and therefore more lightly oxidized. 

Origin & History
Tie Guanyin (Iron Guanyin, or Buddhist Goddess of Mercy | 鐵觀音) is one of the most popular oolong teas in China. This famous style of oolong tea is originally from Anxi, in Southern Fujian Province, and is one of the most treasured teas in Guangdong (previously known as Canton).

While Anxi is known as the birthplace of Iron Goddess, we had long been unsuccessful in finding an organic garden that we would be proud to source tea from. 
Since the area is quite famous, too many farms practice an intensive kind of agriculture that is not considered sustainable. 

Through some good friends in Huang Shan, we learned of an organic tea garden in San Mi, around 250km inland from Anxi. The garden is located on mountainous land at 500m (~1500ft) above sea level, well away from large industrial populations. This garden farms some very tasty organic tea! 

About
All the goodness of your daily organic matcha, with a boost of the best organic lion’s mane extract we could find. 

Ingredients: 
Organic matcha powder, organic lion’s mane extract

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More on Lion's Mane
Latin name: Hericium erinaceus

Lion’s mane is an edible and medicinal mushroom native to all continents in the Northern hemisphere; it is also known as monkey head mushroom, bearded tooth mushroom, satyr's beard, bearded hedgehog, and a variety of local names. Long known to traditional healers, particularly in relation to brain and nerve health, this mushroom’s popularity soared recently among modern health food seekers.

The following articles (related to this mushroom) are available at the website of the US National Library of Medicine. Please note the section about neurite outgrowth and regeneration of damaged nerves in the first one.

1. Neuronal Health – Can Culinary and Medicinal Mushrooms Help?https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3924982/
2. Therapeutic Potential of Hericium erinaceus for Depressive Disorder. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6982118/
3. Gastroprotective Effects of Lion's Mane Mushroom Hericium erinaceus(Bull.:Fr.) Pers. (Aphyllophoromycetideae) Extract against Ethanol-Induced Ulcer in Rats
   https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3835629/

About
This is a gentle, floral, organic white tea that is ideal for everyday use.

With very low astringency, this delicious tea is ideal for those who are transitioning from adding sweetener to their tea... to drinking only tea.  

Origin
The tea is farmed at the base of Yellow Mountain (Huang Shan  | 黄山), perhaps the most iconic mountain in China. The garden manager, Chen Shen, has created a beautiful ecosystem with natural shade and plenty of insects.

The leaf cultivar is imported from Fujian Province.

Recommendations 

• Tea: 4g / 1 tbsp
• Water: 240ml / 1 cup 
• Temperature:  75°C / 167°F
  
• Steep: 180 seconds 

About
100% micro-milled Thai hibiscus flowers sourced from a sustainable, female-run community in rural Thailand.

Rest assured your tea is made with loving, experienced hands.

Ingredients
Micro-milled hibiscus powder

Note: 
This product is grown sustainably and without the use of pesticides – but is not certified organic.

About
Organic Assam tea with a standard concentration of cold-pressed Calabrian bergamot essential oil. 

Note: The bergamot oil in this tea is from a different artisan than the one used in our Organic Earl Grey.

Origin
Blended in BC.

Recommendations 

• Tea: 2g / 1 tbsp 
• Water: 240ml / 1 cup 
• Temperature:  100°C / 212°F
  
• Steep: 180 seconds 

About 
The simplest thing we can say about chaga (Inonotus obliquus | чага in Russian) is that it's our favourite mushroom, and we drink it because the rich, dark brew is delicious.

Popular among 'superfood' and 'elixir' enthusiasts, a Google search will reveal a wide variety of literature about chaga's health benefits. Though many of those articles don't seem to be based on solid data, a decent number are peer-reviewed articles from very credible sources. 

Origin & History: 
We source our chaga from some good friends in Quebec, Canada.

Chaga grows mostly on birch, in Circumboreal forests. A chaga 'tea' (or extraction) is a traditional drink in Siberia and some parts of Scandinavia.  

Recommendations: 

• Hot Tea 
• Simmer 10g chaga in 1 litre of water over low heat for 2 hours.
  If you don't have that much time, a low rolling boil can do the trick in about 20 minutes. The brew will be dark and rich, like coffee. 
• The best part about chaga is that the same chunks of tea can be used to brew tea another 3-4 times. If you're hanging around the house all day, we recommend topping up the water in your simmering pot occasionally and keeping it going all day long. 
  
  
• Double Extraction (for medicinal purposes)
• Add 15g of chaga to your favourite spirit (80 Proof or above) and extract for 3 months. For the sake of this example, we will use a 750ml bottle of spirit.
• Strain the alcohol and simmer the remaining chaga chunks in 900ml of water over 2 hours. You will likely have roughly 750ml of chaga 'tea'.
• Repeat the previous step.
• Once the liquid is cool, blend your two portions of 'water extractions' and the spirit portion.  
  
  This blend can be kept for several months; we keep ours in the fridge.

About
There's nothing quite like the rich, pure, and naturally sweet flavour of Red Rooibos.

Like many herbal teas, Rooibos is known to boast a wide variety of health benefits. Most commonly, it's recognized for being:

• Loaded with antioxidants
• Rich in minerals such as calcium, iron, potassium, copper, manganese, magnesium, and zinc.

You'll often find Red Rooibos as the base for many fantastic herbal tea blends, because its flavour is mild, sweet, and complimentary to many other herbal ingredients. 

Recommendations 

• Tea: 3g / 1 tbsp
• Water: 200ml / 0.85 cups 
• Temperature:  95°C / 203°F
  
• Steep: 240 seconds 

About 
Delicate and harmonious, Organic Meiji Sunset invites you into a world of enchanting contrast. Embrace bright notes of dark fruit, a ballet of balanced tannins, and a well-rounded mouthfeel. 

This tea is an ode to intensity wrapped in elegance, and is a perfect companion to a luxurious breakfast or 5pm break. 

It requires no accompaniment of milk or citrus, as the inherent power of the flavour shines through; however, it graciously accepts the company of either, merging strength with subtlety. 

Origin & History
Embark on a sensory journey to Tanegashima, a jewel among the Osumi Islands in the southern Kagoshima Prefecture. Tanegashima's volcanic soil is nurtured by abundant rainfall, and the land is home to a breathtaking array of birds. 

In the bygone eras of Meiji and Taisho, Japan crafted black tea of unparalleled quality for export to the Western world. Alas, the tides of a World War and the rise of the British Empire's Eastern colonies as the preferred origin for black tea dimmed Japan's export glow. Today, only a small fraction of Japanese tea is made in a 'black' style. 

Kuritwase (Tanegashima's emblematic cultivar) is a rarity elsewhere in Japan. Celebrated for yielding exceptionally delicious tea, both green and black, it weaves a tale of tradition and taste. 

Origin: Tanegashima, Japan

Recommendations 

• Tea: 3g / 1 tbsp
• Water: 240ml / 1 cup 
• Temperature:  100°C / 212°F
  
• Steep: 90 seconds

About 
The simplest thing we can say about chaga (Inonotus obliquus | чага in Russian) is that it's our favourite mushroom, and we drink it because the rich, dark brew is delicious.

Popular among 'superfood' and 'elixir' enthusiasts, a Google search will reveal a wide variety of literature about chaga's health benefits. Though many of those articles don't seem to be based on solid data, a decent number are peer-reviewed articles from very credible sources. 

Origin & History: 
We source our chaga from some good friends in Quebec, Canada.

Chaga grows mostly on birch, in Circumboreal forests. A chaga 'tea' (or extraction) is a traditional drink in Siberia and some parts of Scandinavia.  

Step into the misty, mystical mountains of Kirishima, where ancient traditions meet modern craftsmanship.

Our Kirishima Hojicha Kukicha captures the essence of this Japanese landscape in every sip. 
Roasted to perfection, this unique tea (crafted with tender young twigs, rather than leaves) unveils a warm, toasty flavour with subtle hints of roasted barley and brown sugar. 

The low level of caffeine makes this brew perfect for any time of day. 
We love it for a stormy night. 

Origin

This tea was grown organically and handcrafted on the Island of Kyushu, in Japan. It grew amid cedar trees, on soils fertilized by the volcano Sakurajima, one of the most active in Japan. It is easily one of the most gentle, comforting teas we’ve experienced in this region.

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About
Native to Eastern Canada, these soothing blossoms create a beautiful drink that can be enjoyed both hot and cold. Phenomenally rich with incredible depth of florality, vibrant, and soothing. 

In Northern Europe, elder trees are associated to healing and scaring away evil spirits, and while we cannot vouch for that, we can say that this tea is very likely to make you smile.

Recommendations 

• Tea: 3g / 1 tbsp
• Water: 350ml / 1.5 cups 
• Temperature:  90°C / 194°F
  
• Steep: 90-120 seconds 

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Possibly the most beautiful whole flower tea we have ever sourced, these dried hibiscus blossoms not only taste fantastic, they also look the part. 

Pro tip: Hibiscus makes an amazing addition to cocktails if you're looking for a little bit of acidity.

Recommendations 

• Tea: 4-5 flowers
• Water: 350ml / 1.5 cups 
• Temperature:  100°C / 212°F
  
• Steep: 120-180 seconds 

Indulge in a luxurious tea experience with our Organic Cream of Earl Grey.

We love the way this tea honours the timeless classic that is Earl Grey by retaining the quintessential notes of fragrant bergamot, while also offering a twist on the original with a creamy, smooth, dimensional vanilla flavour to transform your drinking experience. 

To Prepare:
Add 1tsp loose tea cup of boiling water; steep 3 minutes. 

Immerse yourself in the gentle allure of Organic Hojicha Powder from Two Hills Tea, sourced from the pristine fields of Shizuoka, Japan. 

This rich, finely-milled roasted green tea offers a uniquely earthy flavour with a whisper of roasted sweetness. It is exceptionally delicious in lattes, and is an excellent addition to baked goods -consider using it as you would cocoa powder! 

No matter how you choose to enjoy it, this low-caffeine brew transports you to a serene landscape where tea leaves sway in the breeze under the warm Shizuoka sun. 

Origin
Harunocho, Isagawa, Shizuoka, Japan

Recommendations
Whisk 2g of tea into 30ml boiling water; pour on 90ml steamed oat or whole milk. 
You can also try with iced water and cold milk for a summer treat!

A refreshing blend of Japanese Sencha, cooling Peppermint, and soothing Lavender, this blend is crafted for moments of calm and clarity. The vibrant green tea base offers a smooth, grassy depth, while peppermint adds a crisp, invigorating lift. Delicate floral notes of lavender weave through each sip, bringing a gentle touch of relaxation.

Perfect for a morning reset or an evening wind-down, Organic Sencha Ethereal Garden is a naturally refreshing infusion that awakens the senses while inviting a sense of tranquility. Enjoy it hot for a cozy escape or iced for a crisp, cooling refreshment. 🍃✨

Indulge in the aromatic delight that is this incredibly fragrant blend of Red Rooibos and bergamot. Rooibos provides a naturally caffeine-free base (making this the perfect evening-sipper for the Earl Grey lover), while classic earl grey flavours lend distinctive citrusy and floral notes. 

Contains:
Organic Rooibos, Organic bergamot flavour.

To Prepare: 
Add one heaping teaspoon of tea per cup of hot water (just under boiling; 180-190 °F), steep 2-3 minutes. 

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Enchant your loved ones with blue matcha MAGIC. 

100% micro-milled butterfly pea flower powder sourced from a sustainable, female-run community in rural Thailand.

Rest assured your tea is made with loving, experienced hands.

Ingredients: 
Micro-milled butterfly pea flower powder 

Note:
This product is grown sustainably and without the use of pesticides – but is not certified organic.