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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
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Temperature: 75°C / 167°F
- Steep: 180 seconds
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Organic Keemun tea with a very high concentration of cold-pressed Calabrian bergamot essential oil (3%).
Origin
Blended in Richmond, BC.
Recommendations
- Tea: 2g / 1 tbsp
- Water: 240ml / 1 cup
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Temperature: 100°C / 212°F
- Steep: 180 seconds
About
A nice Earl Grey does not really need any enhancements; however, if you want a more relaxing brew for a sunny afternoon, Earl Grey with lavender is the perfect option.
Origin
Blended in Richmond, BC.
Recommendations
- Tea: 2g / 1 tbsp
- Water: 240ml / 1 cup
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Temperature: 100°C / 212°F
- Steep: 180 seconds
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.
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
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Temperature: 90°C / 194°F
- Steep: 90-120 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
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Temperature: 75°C / 167°F
- Steep: 180 seconds
Estimated restock: End of July.
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.
Recommendations
- Tea: 3g / 1 tbsp
- Water: 240ml / 1 cup
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Temperature: 100°C / 112°F
- Steep: 180 seconds
About
This matcha is harvested and produced from spring buds and tender young tea leaves. Our matcha tea plants are grown in partial sunlight (i.e. they are covered with a canopy) for a few weeks each spring, which boosts the amount of chlorophyll in the leaves, thereby increasing the concentration of anti-oxidants.
After harvest, the tea is meticulously ground into very fine particles and shipped to Two Hills, where we keep it in a temperature-controlled room for optimal quality and freshness!
Origin
Wuyi, Yixing, China
Recommendations
Excellent for use in lattes, frappes, ice cream, and smoothies.
Fermented tea has been a dietary staple in Eastern cultures for centuries.
In the West, we've been leaning into the trend over the past 20 years, and today you'll find products such as sauerkraut, kefir, kombucha, tempeh, yogurt (and more!) in virtually every major grocery store.
This is because, generally speaking, fermented foods are recognized for:
- Aiding in digestion & promoting healthy weight loss
- Boosting immunity
- Promoting healthy liver function.
These benefits, coupled with an enticingly sweet, mellow, woodsy flavour, make fermented tea a no-brainer for your daily routine.
Contains:
Organic dark tea (camellia sinensis).
To Prepare:
Add 4g tea to 1 cup boiling water and let steep for 2 minutes.
Previously known as 'Organic Heicha - Bio-Active Fermented Tea'.
Fermented tea has been a dietary staple in Eastern cultures for centuries.
In the West, we've been leaning into the trend over the past 20 years, and today you'll find products such as sauerkraut, kefir, kombucha, tempeh, yogurt (and more!) in virtually every major grocery store.
This is because, generally speaking, fermented foods are recognized for:
- Aiding in digestion & promoting healthy weight loss
- Boosting immunity
- Promoting healthy liver function.
These benefits, coupled with an enticingly sweet, mellow, woodsy flavour, make fermented tea a no-brainer for your daily routine.
Contains:
Organic dark tea (camellia sinensis), organic chai blend (cinnamon, star anise, cardamom, pepper, ginger, cloves, nutmeg.
To Prepare:
Add 4g tea to 1 cup boiling water and let steep for 2 minutes.
Previously known as 'Organic Heicha Chai' - Bio-Active Fermented Tea.
About
If you like turmeric... try this!
We sourced turmeric with the highest concentration of curcumin we could find, grown in the Andes, to provide a super solid base for this tea. Blended with Peruvian maca, mushroom extracts, and chai spices, this blend is sure to make you glow like the sun.
Origin
Blended in Richmond, BC
Recommendations
Try it in your next latte! We like it best with coconut milk.
Ingredients
Organic turmeric powder, organic maca powder, organic lion’s mane extract, organic tremella extract, organic cinnamon, organic ginger, organic cardamom, organic pepper, organic star anise.
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More on Turmeric
Latin name: Curcuma longa
Turmeric is a flowering plant, native to Asia. Ayurveda (a system of medicine with roots in ancient India) has treasured turmeric over literally thousands of years; conveniently, this widespread plant is also a widespread ingredient in Asian cooking.
In recent times, turmeric has also become one of the most sought-after nutritional supplements in North America.
Why should you include it in your diet?
A Google search for ‘turmeric benefits’ will yield a wild range of claims, some of them well-founded. To keep things down to earth and transparent, we choose to say that we (at Two Hills) consume turmeric regularly, because according to Health Canada:
- (Traditionally) used in Herbal Medicine as an anti-inflammatory to help relieve joint pain
- Used in Herbal Medicine as a hepatoprotectant (liver protectant)
- Source of antioxidants
- Used in Herbal Medicine to aid digestion, increase bile excretion by the liver and stimulate the gallbladder
- Used in Herbal Medicine to aid digestion
- (Traditionally) used in Herbal Medicine to help relieve flatulent dyspepsia
- Used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to eliminate blood stasis, promote the flow of qi, relieve pain of menstruation due to blood stasis
Source: http://webprod.hc-sc.gc.ca/nhpid-bdipsn/atReq.do?atid=turmeric.oral.curcuma.orale&lang=eng
Should you be a scholarly geek (as we are), we recommend the following article:
Turmeric and curcumin: Biological actions and medicinal applications. CURRENT SCIENCE, VOL. 87, NO. 1, 10 JULY 2004. Ishita Chattopadhyay1 , Kaushik Biswas1 , Uday Bandyopadhyay2 and Ranajit K. Banerjee1
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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.
- Neuronal Health – Can Culinary and Medicinal Mushrooms Help?https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3924982/
- Therapeutic Potential of Hericium erinaceus for Depressive Disorder. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6982118/
- 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/
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More on Tremella Mushroom
Latin name: Tremella fuciformis
Tremella is a mushroom that mostly grows in tropical regions; it is very popular in Chinese cooking and medicine. In China, it is known as 银耳 (silver ear) or 雪耳
(snow ear); in Japan, it is known as シロキクラゲ (white jellyfish).
Tremella, with its high content of Vitamin D and beta-glucans, recently shot to stardom among health food enthusiasts in the West. The following articles (related to this mushroom) are available at the website of the US National Library of Medicine.
- The Neuroprotective and Neurotrophic Effects of Tremella fuciformis in PC12h Cells
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3763079/ - The anti-fatigue and anti-anoxia effects of Tremella extract
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6923490/ - Immunomodulatory Effect of Tremella Polysaccharides against Cyclophosphamide-Induced Immunosuppression in Mice
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6017040/
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!
Delight in the comforting warmth of our Organic Hojicha, a medium-roast green tea with a naturally sweet, woody flavour.
Carefully crafted from late-harvest Japanese tea leaves and gently roasted, this tea offers a mellow, caramel-like sweetness with low caffeine, making it perfect for any time of day.
Each sip brings a sense of cozy comfort, ideal for winding down and sharing with loved ones.
This particular batch is made with late-harvest, yabukita cultivar Japanese tea leaves, which are carefully and lovingly roasted at ~200° F. This roasting process significantly reduces any astringency from the late harvest leaves, resulting in a naturally sweet, gentle brew with notes of wood and caramel.
Let the soothing essence of Hojicha be your daily retreat into relaxation and well-being!
Origin
Kirishima, Kagoshima, Japan
Recommendations
- Tea: 3g / 1 tbsp
- Water: 240ml / 1 cup
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Temperature: 100°C / 212°F
- Steep: 220 seconds
About
This 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 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
Did you know? Tieguanyin, also known as Iron Goddess of Mercy, is named after the bodhisattva Guanyin — the goddess of compassion in Chinese Buddhism. Legend says a poor farmer found a neglected temple of Guanyin and cleaned it daily out of devotion. One night, Guanyin appeared in his dream and led him to a treasure — a single tea shoot. He cultivated it… and the world got Tieguanyin. 🌱
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!
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
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Temperature: 80°C / 176°F
- Steep: 210 seconds
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
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
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Tea |
3g (~1 tbsp) |
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Water |
240ml (1 cup) |
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Temperature |
100°C (212°F) |
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Steep Time |
210 seconds |
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.
Recommendations
- Tea: 3g / 1 tbsp
- Water: 240ml / 1 cup
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Temperature: 100°C / 212°F
- Steep: 220 seconds