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Experience the refined elegance of our Organic Premium Dragon Well (Long Jing) tea, hand-picked in early spring from the serene tea gardens of Yellow Mountain. 

This exquisite green tea captures the essence of its storied origins with a rich, nutty flavour and a clear, yellow-green infusion. 

Each sip brings a moment of pure tranquility, inviting you to pause and appreciate the delicate craftsmanship and natural beauty that define this celebrated tea. 

Origin & History 
Dragon Well or Long Jing (龙井 in simplified Chinese |  龍井 in traditional Chinese) is one of the most famous styles of green tea in China. It originated in Hangzhou's West Lake region, in today's Zhejiang Province, China.

There are two cultivars used for the vast majority of this tea: 

• "Bendi" (or native) is the oldest, heirloom cultivar
• "43" is a younger cultivar, developed in the latter part of the 20th century, and is commonly used to improve yields. 

This particular batch of Dragon Well tea comes from the fabled Yellow Mountain, in Anhui province. They are using Bendi cultivar in a pristine tea garden, which yielded the best value-for-money (aroma, taste & environmental stewardship) among all the Dragon Well samples that we tried this year.

We chose this origin because it is much farther than West Lake from major urban developments, and because these particular growers have been supplying us with delicious, organically grown tea for over 10 years. 

Recommendations 

• Tea: 4g / 1 tbsp
• Water: 240ml / 1 cup 
• Temperature:  75°C / 167°F
  
• Steep: 220 seconds 

Delight in the exquisite harmony of our Organic Jasmine Supreme tea. 

This humble, pan-fired, small-leaf green tea from Central Hunan, China, serves as a smooth and fragrant base for the infusion of delicate jasmine blossoms.

Each sip envelopes you in a gentle floral aroma, offering a moment of pure tranquility and elegance.

Perfect for unwinding after a long day, let the soothing essence of jasmine and green tea bring you a sense of calm and serenity.

Origin
Central Hunan, China.

Central Hunan is a highly under-rated tea origin. Known mostly for dark teas, we know some mountainous areas of this province to have beautiful, organic tea gardens that can produce any style of tea.  

Recommendations 

• Tea: 3g / 1 tbsp
• Water: 240ml / 1 cup 
• Temperature:  80°C / 176°F
  
• Steep: 220 seconds 

Step into a world of serene elegance with our Organic Emerald Cloud (Wu Lu) tea. 

This delicate green tea, harvested from the misty gardens of Huang Shan, unfurls in your cup, releasing a smooth, nutty flavour and a fresh, aromatic bouquet. 

Each sip is a calming embrace, offering a moment of peace and clarity. 

Perfect for those seeking a tranquil retreat, let the gentle essence of Emerald Cloud guide you to a place of relaxation and renewal. 

Origin & History 
Wu Lu (霧綠), loosely translated as Emerald Cloud or Jade Cloud, is a name that is often given to higher grader (though not luxury) pan-fired green tea.  

Our latest batch is sourced from Huang Shan, located in southern Anhui Province, China. The particular tea garden in which it was grown in a misty, relatively cool, and vibrant green. 

Recommendations 

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

Transport yourself to a tranquil garden where fragrant jasmine blooms fill the air with their intoxicating perfume. 

Each pearl unfurls in your cup, releasing a delicate symphony of floral notes and a hint of sweetness that lingers on your palate. With every sip, immerse yourself in the soothing sensation of handcrafted tea, a true testament to the artistry and elegance of nature's finest offerings. 

Origin & History
Jasmine tea is one of the most highly prized treats in Northern China and (of course), Fujian Province in particular. This fragrant brew is, however, not easy to handcraft.

These jasmine pearls are crafted using the traditional method:

• First, the organic, early spring tea leaves are carefully processed into green tea. They are lightly steamed to prevent oxidization, then gently rolled into beautiful 'pearls' to be carefully stored until the late summer harvest of jasmine blossoms. 
• Once the jasmine blossoms are ready, they are blended and piled together with the tea leaves and left overnight, allowing the delicate flavour of the jasmine to scent the leaves. This process is repeated until the tea artisan is satisfied with the aroma of the tea.

Origin: Guangxi, China

Recommendations 

• Tea: 3g / 1 tbsp
• Water: 240ml / 1 cup 
• Temperature:  80°C / 176°F
  
• Steep: 210 seconds

Embark on our bold journey with our Organic Premium Gunpowder tea. 

Known for its intense, robust flavour, this classic Chinese green tea, called Zhu Cha or "Pearl Tea", offers a dynamic experience. 

The tightly rolled leaves unfurl to release a strong, invigorating taste that awakens your senses. 

Perfect for starting your day with energy and focus, let the rich heritage and powerful essence of Gunpowder tea elevate your tea ritual. 

History & Origin
Production of gunpowder green tea reportedly started in the Tang Dynasty. The handcrafting method differs from other Chinese pan-fired green teas as 'gunpowder' is slightly withered, steamed, rolled, and dried. 

The steaming step is unconventional for pan-fired green teas (typically you'll see only one of either steaming or pan-firing), but this additional step creates a bolder, in-your-face green tea that is ideal to wake up with. 

This batch of tea was farmed organically in the hills of Central Hunan Province. 

Recommendations 

• Tea: 3g / 1 tbsp
• Water: 240ml / 1 cup 
• Temperature:  80°C / 176°F
  
• Steep: 220 seconds 

About
Pu Er is, simply put, fermented tea that comes from Yunnan Province, China.
While you can get fermented tea from many regions, it should only be called Pu Er if it is made in Yunnan (just like sparkling wine can only be champagne if it is produced in Champagne, France).

Pu Er tea has a rich, earthy flavour unlike any other. 

If a great-tasting tea isn’t enough on its own, for centuries the Chinese have attributed a wealth of health and digestive benefits to this tea, and recently, some celebrity North American health experts are recognizing the same.

Discover the comforting embrace of our Organic Morimachi Genmaicha, a harmonious blend of bright, steamed green tea and roasted rice.

Sourced from the foothills of Mount Fuji, this tea offers a unique, toasty flavour that is both soothing and invigorating. Each sip evokes a sense of warmth and tranquility, transporting you to a peaceful moment of reflection and calm. 

Perfect for any time of day (if you aren't caffeine sensitive), let the balanced richness of Genmaicha be your companion in finding serenity and comfort. 

Origin & History
Genmaicha was originally created to make use of lower-quality sencha, as the roasted rice softened any astringency. 
In this case, we're using a sencha that is delicious on its own, because we love the flavour of a high-quality genmaicha.  

This particular batch of Genmaicha comes from the foothills of Mount Fuji.

Recommendations

• Tea: 3g / 1 tbsp
• Water: 240ml / 1 cup 
• Temperature:  80°C / 176°F
  
• Steep: 220 seconds 

About
This naturally sweet black tea has golden leaves and notes of roasted sweet potato. 

Origin
This tea grows in the fabled Yellow Mountain (黄山) region, in Anhui Province, using a cultivar native to Yunnan. The particular garden in which our Yunnan Gold is farmed is at an altitude of more than 2000 meters above sea level.

Recommendations 

• Tea: 3g / 1 tbsp
• Water: 240ml / 1 cup 
• Temperature:  100°C / 212°F
  
• Steep: 210 seconds 

About 
A smooth tea that can be enjoyed straight, with a dash of milk, or a few drops of lemon.
Crafted with a smooth Keemun tea base offering body and depth, and a toasty oolong from Wuyi mountain that introduces notes of caramel that go surprisingly well with either milk or citrus. 

Origin
Blended in Richmond, BC. 

Indulge in the vibrant freshness of our Organic Premium Sencha, a Japanese-style green tea that delights with its lightly steamed, chunky leaves, bright, grassy notes and smooth finish. 

Handcrafted with precision and care, this tea offers a refreshing escape from the everyday.
Let the essence of Sencha transport you to a place of tranquility and renewal! 

Origin & History 
Sencha is the most popular style of Japanese green tea, representing roughly 80% of tea production in Japan. It is loosely defined as:

• Premium, early harvest leaves
• Processed with steam, rolled into needles, and dried.
  

We're often asked why Japanese-style green tea is so much greener than its Chinese-style counterpart, and while that is a very broad generalization, it comes down to which method is used to prevent oxidization: steaming or pan-firing. 

Japanese-style teas most often use the steaming method, which generally yields a more intensely green tea, typically with more oceanic notes. 

Chinese-style teas most often use the pan-firing method, which generally yields a lighter coloured tea with nuttier, gentler notes.

This particular batch was organically farmed in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China. 

Recommendations 

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

Imagine yourself standing atop Dazhang Mountain, surrounded by serene mist and crisp mountain air. 

Inspired by this breathtaking scenery, Dazhang Mountain (Dazhangshan) tea captures the essence of this tranquil setting in every sip. With each cup, experience a refreshing harmony of grassy notes and a nutty undertone, reminiscent of the untouched beauty of nature. 

Savour the pure, organic flavours that transport you to a moment of calm reflection and rejuvenation. 

This is a more premium (and therefore gentler tasting) version of Chao Qing (炒青): pan-fired green tea. 

Origin
This batch of tea was farmed organically in the hills of Central Hunan Province. 

Recommendations

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

About
Some beautiful things in life are simple. Rich and mellow, this organic tea is an ideal base for blends; it also brews a very enjoyable morning cup. 

The rich, chunky leaves of this particular batch are full of flavour, and compared to other harvests, steamed for a shorter period of time and dried for longer. This results in a duller appearance, but a milder, less astringent taste. 

Origin & History
This particular batch of China Black Keemun was farmed organically in the hills of Central Hunan Province, where the southern climate gives the leaves a very distinct character. 

Keemun (Qimen in pinyin or 祁门 in Chinese characters) is a classic tea style from Huang Shan; the cultivar is ideal for a highly oxidized style of tea. 

Recommendations 

• Tea: 3g / 1 tbsp
• Water: 240ml / 1 cup 
• Temperature:  100°C / 167°F
  
• Steep: 220 seconds 

About
This is a classic style of white tea as produced in Fujian Province for generations, featuring notes of stone fruit and hints of spice. 

It's very delicious on its own, but also happens to make a delightful base for brewing kombucha at home. 

Origin
We sourced this tea from an organic garden in the highlands Hunan Province, which specializes in the organic farming of famous teas from all over the country. 

Recommendations 

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

About
Beautiful chamomile flowers make a perfect, soothing, caffeine-free brew. 
This tea offers a calming effect and a light, naturally sweet flavour that is floral and reminiscent of sweet apples. 

Widely recognized to aid in achieving better sleep, reduced inflammation, and a happier tummy. 

About
This is one of the most ancient and arguably famous styles of black tea. With notes of dark fruit and mild content of tannins, this tea creates a very elegant brew.

Origin
This tea grows in the Yellow Mountain (黄山) region, in Anhui Province.  This garden is at an altitude of more than 1200 m above sea level.

Garden Manager
Zha Weiming

 About

A smooth, rich, woody Pu Er made from chunky leaves. 
Delicious to drink as-is, with great aging potential.

Origin & History
Pu Er is, simply put, fermented tea that comes from Yunnan Province, China.

This particular batch was grown in Simao (Pu Er), Yunnan, China, anaerobically fermented for 40 days, and harvested in May of 2022.

While you can get tea from many other regions, it should only be called Pu Er if it is made in Yunnan (just like sparkling wine can only be champagne if it is Produced in Champagne, France). 

If a great-tasting tea isn’t enough on its own, for centuries the Chinese have attributed a wealth of health and digestive benefits to this tea, and recently, some celebrity North American health experts are recognizing the same.

Recommendations

• Tea: 3g / 1 tbsp
• Water: 240ml / 1 cup 
• Temperature:  100°C / 212°F
  
• Steep: 180 seconds, 3-4 steeps

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