2011 New Arrivals

After a challenging and prosperous buying season, we are proud to offer a wide selection of 2011 seasonal outurns and perennial favorites. While this is not a complete list of our offerings, below are featured items that have just arrived from some of the best tea producing areas in the world.

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White Teas

 

Bai Mu Tan – Item: 5152 – Standard Min: 22Lbs [Kosher]
Origin: China. Literally translated as “White Peony”, this year's batch of Bai Mu Tan yields an orange-yellow liquor that pleases the eye while the delicate sweet cup delights the palate.

 

White Pekoe 1st Grade – Item: 5151 – Standard Min: 22Lbs [Kosher]
Origin: China. Northern Fujian high-mountain white tea. Delicate, well-manicured leaf, full of downy-covered buds and fine leaves. Pale green cup color with a sweet and balanced flavor. Full and round mouthfeel.

 

Bai Hao Yin Zhen "Silver Needle"– Item: – Standard Min: 5Lbs [Kosher]
Origin: China. The finest plucking of single buds, carefully dried and sorted, revealing the subtler characteristics of camellia sinensis. Mild yellow-green liquor, soft and pastoral aroma, flavors of honeysuckle and melon.

 

 

Green Teas

 

Cloud Mist Supreme – Standard Min: 5Lbs [Kosher]
Origin: China. Known as one of the finest types of the Yun Wu teas from the peak of Mt. Tiantai in eastern Zhejiang. Perpetual cloud coverage and mist allows the leaves to develop slowly on the bush, which renders a softer and sweeter cup character. This particular tea gives a clear yellow liquor, rich and lasting mouthfeel and a sweet and brisk flavor.

 

"Rolling Cloud" China Green Tea – Standard Min: 5Lbs [Kosher]
Origin: China. This extremely rare green tea requires a fine plucking standard of one leaf and a bud. Further processing includes brief and delicate pan firing and light rolling. The result is a heady and floral aroma, balanced by a sturdy body and mild toasty flavor from the firing.

 

Organic Yun Wu - Item: 5125 - Standard Min: 44Lbs [Kosher] Origin: China. Literally translated as "clouds-and-mist" Yun Wu is a rare and unique type of green tea. Produced near the peak of of Mt. Tiantai in eastern Zhejiang where perpetual cloud coverage and mist allows the leaves to develop slowly on the bush. This tea requires a unique panfired manufacture that delivers a bright yellow/green cup with full flavor and richness.

 

 

Organic Sencha - Item: 5138 – Standard Min: 44Lbs [Kosher]
Origin: China. In the spirit of traditional Japanese styles of green tea manufatutring, our certified Organic Sencha from China goes through a steaming process to deenzyme the leaf, preparing it for further processing. The result is a bright yellow liquor with a crisp and vegetal taste.

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Dragonwell - 1st Grade - Item: 5121 - Standard Min: 11 Lbs [Kosher] Origin: China. Lung Ching translated means Dragon's Well. The legend of its name comes from a story around 250 AD when the farmers of the Hangzhou region had been praying for rain and discovered a dragon lurking near a spring in the hills. They implored the dragon to come to their rescue. Instantly, clouds came rushing in from all sides and poured forth timely rain. On this account, the temple adjoining the spring is known as Dragon's Well Monastery, and the tea derives its name from the same legend. The finest Lung Ching is produced only near the beautiful West Lake of Hangzhou. The leaf is remarkably flat and smooth and is slick to the touch. Dragon Well gives a light emerald liquor with a most intriguing vegetative aroma and mellow, sweet taste.

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Dragonwell - 3rd Grade - Item: 5123 - Standard Min: 44 lbs. or 11 Lbs. [Kosher] Origin: China. This year's Dragonwell 3rd grade is equally impressive in both leaf appearance and cup quality, when caompared against the 1st Grade. While many look for Dragonwell teas to have fresh, sweet and vibrant character in the cup, others prefer the smooth, toasty and nutty character found in Dragonwell. This year's 3rd grade provides a disctinct balance of both lively, refreshing qualityies, and a smooth and nutty character.

Jasmine Dragon Phoenix Pearls - Item: 5201 - Standard Min: 11 lbs.[Kosher] Origin: China. Tea enriched with the fragrance of jasmine flowers has been a favorite since the Sung Dynasty, about 800 years ago. Dragon Phoenix Pearl gets its name from the visual characteristics of the tea bushes "climbing" the hillsides like a Dragon coming out of the water. The tea is grown in an area in Fuding City near the border of the Fujian and Zhejiang provinces. The area is mountainous and is often shrouded in clouds or fog. The tea is picked in April/May and processed by hand by rolling each leaf and a bud into tiny pearl size balls. Once rolled, the tea is wrapped in silk mesh and dried by fire to set the form. The tea is then held until August/September when the finest jasmine blossoms are in bloom. The jasmine flowers are picked before noon and set-aside until evening when the petals begin to open in the cool night air. Once open, the "marrying" of the jasmine to the tea happens in two applications after which the jasmine petals are removed. According to analysis done by Chinese researchers, Dragon Phoenix Pearl has a higher concentration of Vitamin C and Amino Acids than other teas. This is unquestionably one of the finest jasmines shipped from the port of Fuzhou.

Yin Hao Jasmine - Item: 5202 - Standard Min: 11 lbs.[Kosher] Origin: China.Jasmine tea is the oldest of all scented teas. Its base is a Pouchong tea, slightly less oxidized than oolong tea. As the tea is being dried with hot air, fresh Jasmine petals are placed in front of the fans. When the petals fragrance has been exhausted, the spent petals are placed in the base tea. Contrary to popular belief, the finest, sweetest grades contain fewer petals. The world's finest Jasmines come from the China province of Fujian. The cup has a smooth fragrance of a garden in bloom, with a liquor that is lightly sweet and very smooth. This 1st Grade Jasmine is a rare sweet treat.

Oolong Teas

 

Green Dragon Oolong - Formosa Tung Ting - Item: 27739 – Standard Min: 10Lbs [Kosher] Origin: Nantou, Taiwan. Otherwise knows as a Jade Oolong, this style of semi-ball oolong from the high-altitude peaks of Central Taiwan yields a sweet, floral and well-balanced cup. The minimal oxidation of this tea allows for the natural floral qualities, and delicate mouthfeel to take ceter stage. This refreshing tea is a favorite among our customers and our staff in the office!

Oolong Fanciest- Formosa Bai Hao Oolong - Item: 27755 – Standard Min: 5Lbs [Kosher] Origin: Hsinchu, Taiwan. Known by indigenous producers of this tea as PON FON CHA, and often referred to as the "Champagne of Teas," Bai Hao Oolong is often the personal choice of professional tea tasters. Fancy Oolong is hand picked once a year, when the flavor is at its finest. Mostly grown in the Omei area of the Hsinchu county, the leaves are naturally curly and the tender sprouts are picked during the peak of summer. This tea is a compromise between black and green tea. The leaves are only partly oxidized and turn a greenish brown. The term "Fancy" refers to the best grade produced and is distinguished by its delicate peach pit flavor and unmistakeable floral aroma. The better grades have a crisp, dry, greenish brown leaf with silver tips. Oolong Fanciest is truly spectacular. It is silver tipped and its oxidation level of about 40% makes the taste incredible. This tea provides many infusions and each has a different flavor profile.

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Oolong Choicest- Formosa Oolong - Item: 27742 – Standard Min: 22Lbs [Kosher] Origin: O mei, Hsin Chu Hsien, Taiwan. While the choicest grade is just the Fancy (Bai Hao) grades, it has a remarkable character and a very distinctive quality. Produced using the same techniques as the fancy grades, Choicest yields a slightly darker liquor color, a full and complex mouthfeel and a dry-fruit finish. This is an excellent tea to pair with savory or spicy foods, or enjoyed on its own.

Ti Kwan Yin Oolong - Formosa Oolong – Standard Min: 11Lbs [Kosher] Origin: Taiwan. Ti Kwan Yin loosely translated means "Iron Goddess of Mercy". This year's batch was grown and processed in the high-mountains of Taiwan, unsing the traditional Ti Kwan Yin cultivar, and employing the same traditional baking techniques as in the original tea producing area of Fujian, China. The tea bushes from which these oolongs are picked are short, spreading shrubs with glossy, dark green leaves with curling, serrated edges. The tightly twisted leaves and assertive baking methods produce an aromatic, amber liquor that has an invigorating, full-bodied sweet taste with a long-lingering aftertaste.

 

Black Teas

 

Keemun Mao Feng – Standard Min: 5Lbs [Kosher]
Origin: Anhui, China. A softer and more nuanced version of the classic Keemun character, Keemun Mao Feng is produced during the spring when the leaves are sweet and delicate. Careful handeling at every step, including hand-rolling, charcoal firing, and hand-sorting helps to concentrate the flavors of malt and honey. This particular cup delivers classic deep amber liquor as other famous Keemun teas, while the cup reveals the softer and more refined side of this famous tea type.

2011 Darjeeling 2nd Flush Suite:

Thurbo Estate FTGFOP1 - Item: CC210 – Standard Min: 44 or 35Lbs [Kosher] Origin: Darjeeling, India. Classic Darjeeling 2nd flush character.

Balasun Estate FTGFOP1 - Item: CC231 – Standard Min: 44 or 35Lbs [Kosher] Origin: Darjeeling, India. Classic Darjeeling 2nd flush character.

Singbulli Estate FTGFOP1 - Item: CC232 – Standard Min: 39 or 30Lbs [Kosher] Origin: Darjeeling, India. Unique, tightly twisted leaf, with silver and gold tips. A very unique 2nd flush tea that displays sweet, malty notes, with a subtle classic Darjeeling-sweet finish.

Risheehat Estate TGFOP1 - Item: 165/166– Standard Min: 10 Lbs [Kosher, Organic - NOP] Origin: Darjeeling, India. Zesty, bright and full of flavor. A classic High-quality 2nd Flush tea. NOP certified Organic. 2 different lots.

Tiger Hill Blend TGFOP - Item: DJLF66 – Standard Min: 37Lbs [Kosher] Origin: Darjeeling, India. Our classic blend of the best FOP Darjeelings available on the Calcutta Auction. Classic leaf, with brisk muscatel sweetness and a dry finish.

Sungma Estate SFTGFOP1 - Item: DJ154 – Standard Min: 10Lbs [Kosher] Origin: Darjeeling, India. A special lot of Darjeeling 2nd flush. Softer and more nuanced than typical Darjeeling teas, yet stronh enough to pronounce itself as a true Darjeeling.

2011 Assam Suite: check out our full lineup of Assam teas

Kalgar BOP – Item: 555 – Standard Min: 55Lbs [Kosher]
Origin: Kalgar, Assam, India. This Assam blend has a medium sized, curled leaf. Makes for a great Irish Breakfast blend.

Tezpur TGBOP – Item: CB109 – Standard Min: 55Lbs [Kosher]
Origin: Tezpur, Assam, India. Heavy body, tippy, medium size leaf.

Jorhat STGFOP – Item: CA510 – Standard Min: 50Lbs [Kosher]
Origin: Jorhat, Assam, India. This classic Assam offers a heavy and bold cup.

Fancy Keemun Suite:

Keemun Hao Ya A– Item: "A" – Standard Min: 11Lbs [Kosher]
Origin: Anhui, China. China's classic Premium-grade Keemun. This standard is known for depth of flavor and rich, full body. Classic Keemun flavors include tart sweetmess, toasty/malty tones and a lingering spicy dry finish.

Keemun Hao Ya B– Item: "B" – Standard Min: 11Lbs [Kosher]
Origin: Anhui, China. This Congou is a fancy Keemun, with robust, high-fired taste.

Keemun 5021 – Standard Min: 11Lbs [Kosher]
Origin: Anhui, China. 1st Grade is the highest commercial quality leaf. uniform, polished leaf, with a full body, rich toasty flavor and a pleasing dry finish.

Fruit and Herbal

 

Check out our expanded lineup of Herbal, Fruit, and Classic Tea Blends - featuring new convenient pack sizes. Click here for more details.