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| Green tea is a variety that has undergone minimal oxidation during processing. Green tea has been popular in China and Japan for centuries and in recent years is gaining popularity in the West. Green teas are very versatile and we offer a great number of choices from traditional to the non-traditional so you can experience the full range of flavors of this wonderful variety. Green teas typically contain 1/10 th of the amount of caffeine as a cup of coffee. |
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| Containing almost no caffeine and extremely high in anti-oxidant content, this is among the most delicate and rare of all teas. The leaves are harvested (usually by hand) before they are fully open, when the delicate buds are still covered by fine white hair. Hence the name of this variety. White tea is scarcer than the other traditional teas and can be quite a bit more expensive. |
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| The most widely consumed variety, black teas are full-flavored and characterized by a tannic, woody astringency with subtle, flowery nuances. To make black tea, the leaves are left to wither for one to two days and then rolled (rolling helps to release the enzymes needed for the next step). Then the leaves are oxidized, which develops the characteristic black tea flavor and changes the color of the leaves from green to brown or black.. Black teas are a wonderful iced and great substitute for your morning coffee as they contain the highest amount of caffeine of any tea variety (but still only contain about 1/3 of the “kick” of a cup of coffee!). |
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| Pu-erh is an ancient aged tea variety revered in China for its medicinal properties. Pu-erh is a fermented tea, and is named after Pu’er county in Yunnan, China and wasn’t exported out of China until the mid-nineties. It is an unusual variety, because unlike other teas which are consumed shortly after production, it can be aged over 50 years. Over time pu-erh acquires a deep, earthy flavor. |
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| Herbals (Tisanes) – Tisanes can be made with fresh or dried flowers, leaves, seeds or roots, generally by pouring boiling water over the plant parts and letting them steep for a few minutes. The tisane is then strained, sweetened if so desired, and served. Tisanes have been made for millennia in almost every culture to pleasure the tastebuds as well as for specific medicinal uses. The English word “tisane” originates from the Greek word, “ptisanē”. Our tisanes are light and subtle, with on caffeine making them an ideal addition to your relaxation routine. |
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| Oolong Tea – Oolong Tea is a semi-fermented in comparison to Green Tea (no fermentation) and Black Tea (fully fermented). Oolongs are easily recognized by the appearance of the leaves which are stout and crinkled. When infused, the leaves are greenish with reddish edges. Flavors can greatly vary based on the tea maker’s skill and growing conditions. Although we plan to add more oolong choices in the future, our single offering represents one of the very best Oolongs available. Oolongs usually contain about 1/5 th the caffeine as a cup of coffee. |
