emperor sampler
A chance to broaden your discovery with the very best of green teas. Each sample makes about 8-10 cups of tea. This set includes (though subject to change without notification):
dragonwell - One of China's most famous teas, from Hangzhou in Zhejiang province. Distinctive flattened leaf shape gives the tea an inviting, toasty aroma. Sweet rounded flavor, like freshly roasted white corn. Nutty, buttery texture, pleasantly dry finish.
gyokuro - Steamed green tea from Japan. Gyokuro is among the finest of Japanese teas. Deeply sweet, aroma of freshly buttered greens - no grassiness or harshness. Soft on the palate with a balanced, delicate finish. Soothing and centering cup of tea.
pi lo chun - Green tea from Jiangsu, China. Made from the finest tender buds, hand-plucked and rolled. Perfumy and sweet floral, with a full body and slightly earthy and savory quality. Lingering, aromatic finish and delicate floral-smoky note.
anji duet - Spring tea from Anji in Zhejiang, China. A delicate cup with soft fruit notes like a fine white tea, as well as chestnut sweetness, sugarsnap peas and lingering floral finish of a classic green. Sweet and mellow with soft, pleasantly dry finish.