Green or unfermented (un-oxidized) originated around the late twelfth century. It accounts for over 50% of all the teas produced in China, even discounting the amount going to make jasmine tea. It is grown in all tea-growing provinces and is often sold by the province name followed by just "green." There are far too many varieties to mention; only a few teas in each category can be mentioned in this catalogue. In China, "ten thousand teas," is often said to indicate how big the tea industry is or a large number, which cannot be exactly specified; in other words it would be the Chinese way of saying "all the tea in China."
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| We get rave reviews on this tea! The flavor is wonderful, nutty, and sweet with a luscious round character on the palate. Grown at the higher elevations of northern Fujian Province in China, it is one of our favorites. This tea is also a display tea; try dropping about a dozen of the small pearls into a wineglass to enjoy the dance of unfurling leaves. Read more about Dragon Pearls. |
This green tea comes from the West Lake Region of the city of Hangzhou. These flat leaves are harvested in early spring when the leaves are full of aroma and have a silvery shine. These leaves produce a soothing and refreshing jade colored liquid full of freshness. Semi-sweet in taste and orchid-like in smell, Lung Ching is one of the most famous green tea in China. Read more about Dragon Well. |
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| Emerald Petals are grown in Lu An county of Anhui province. This green tea is comprised entirely of delicate flat green leaves with all the stems and buds carefully removed. The Emerald Petals produce an extremely smooth beverage with a refreshingly floral aroma. This tea is known as "Lu An Gua Pian" in Chinese and is one of the "Ten Famous Teas" of China. |
The green peony tea is carefully hand made by experienced tea artisans who select and arrange the best large tea buds and tie them with a silk thread into the shape of a peony flower. The leaves from this tea are grown deep in the mountains. Partially air dried and then delicately roasted, this tea is smooth and refreshing. |
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| The remote province of Anhui consistently produces fine green teas. The tradition for growing them goes back many generations and is one of their most imporant agricultural exports. This tea has become a favorite - we drink it all day and love the flavor. Chestnuts and fresh green sprouts come to mind while enjoying it. |
This green tea is grown in the famous Huangshan Mountains (700 meters above sea level) from Anhui Province. Huangshan Maofeng tea is plucked when the leaves are at a very young stage with only a bud and a single unfolding leaf. Dried in the stacks after picking, this tea has a sweet magnolia-like fragrance. |
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| This green tea comes from the mountains of Dongting in the Suzhou province. Pi Lo Chun is harvested in the spring with the unopened bud and one leaf. This treasured tea has a sweet fragrance of peach and apricot. This tea used to be known as "Astounding Fragrance." |
Jade Spring has a wonderful leafy aroma and a sweet taste. We find it very refreshing - a great everyday tea. The exquisite needle-shaped leaves glisten with white downy hair. This tea won’t get too bitter; leave it in the cup or pot and re-steep for another infusion. |
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| These wonderfully fragrant pearls are soothing to drink and magical to watch as they slowly unfurl into beautiful leaf and bud sets. Crafted from spring-picked, southern Chinese green tea and fresh jasmine blossoms, each individual pearl is a set of tender, silvery leaf buds, carefully rolled and then dried amid fresh jasmine blossoms. |
This distinctive tea was made in the region known for the small round Dragon Pearls. The spring leaves were picked before the Ching Ming festival in early April. The shape of the tea “eyes” shows meticulous workmanship and care. The leaves gently unfurl into the water. The taste is sweet and can handle a long steep without becoming bitter. |
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