GREEN

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

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 

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 

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

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 

Embrace the simple pleasure of our Organic Chao Qing tea, a pan-fired green tea known for its bold, upfront flavour and pleasant sweetness.

Harvested in the hills of Central Hunan Province, this tea offers a humble yet invigorating experience, perfect for daily enjoyment. Each sip brings a touch of astringency followed by a soothing sweetness. 

Let Chao Qing be your everyday escape into the rich traditions of Chinese green tea. 

Origin & History
Chao Qing (炒青) is a generic term for the most common process to create green tea: pan-firing.
Millions of people in Asia favour this humble, healthy brew as their everyday drink.

This particular batch is processed as 'chun mee' (a famous style in Jiangxi) and 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

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

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 

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 

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

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

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

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!