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LOOSE LEAF TEA
sample
makes 10 cups
$2
1.5oz
27¢ per cup
$5
8oz
24¢ per cup
$24
TEABAGS
teabags
15 full leaf pyramids
$8
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Green tea (do not be confused by its name) that grows along the slopes of the Taimu mountains in the Fujian province of China. The young leaves and unopened buds are carefully gathered and processed exclusively by hand. The result is a tea that appears intricately woven with large and beautiful white tips. It produces a warm colored cup, infused with a fresh, almost wildflower sweet scent and slightly dry finish.599 reviews
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Fujian province is one of China's most prolific tea producing areas. These teas account for one-fifth of China's total tea output, and the consistently high quality keeps them in demand. A coastal province (Taiwan lies just to the east, across the Taiwan Strait), Fujian benefits from an excellent climate, combining mild temperatures, abundant rainfall and very mountainous terrain. The misty mountain scenery is a mainstay of traditional Chinese art. In fact, the traditional description of Fujian is '8 parts mountain, 1 part water and 1 part farmland.' Fujian has a long history of cultivating tea: over 1,000 years.
tea facts
origin
China
type
green
steep
180°F / 82°C @ 2 min
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