2022 Top Loose Leaf Teas

Rose Label Reserve · Kanchanjangha Tea Estate and Research Center · 2023 A Black Tea from Nepal Rose Label Reserve is a black tea from Nepal made up of medium, wiry curls with an fresh aroma. Velvety body with notes of toffee, chocolate, and vanilla with an incredibly clean and smooth finish. An outstanding black tea from Nepal.

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White Peony · Longhe Tea Company · 2022 A White Tea from China White Peony is a beautiful, fresh, expertly made white tea from China. Notes of pear, and fresh cut wood abound from the green leaves adorned with silvery buds. A superior white tea from China.

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Thien White Tea · TienThien Tea Investment and Development Joint Stock Company · 2022 A White Tea from Vietnam Thien White Tea is a pristine silver needle style white tea made up of downy tea buds. Aroma of fresh cut wood and osmanthus abound. Smooth, sweet, with a lingering aftertaste. An outstanding silver needle white tea from Vietnam.

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Mây Green Tea · Tay Bac Tea and Special Food Company Ltd · 2022 A Green Tea from Vietnam Mây Green Tea is a green tea from Vietnam made up of beautiful leaf sets with buds. Well balanced sweetness and astringency, warming, notes of bok choy. An exceptional green tea from Vietnam.

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Thien Red Tea · TienThien Tea Investment and Development Joint Stock Company · 2022 A Black Tea from Vietnam Thien Red Tea is a black tea from Vietnam made up of small, wiry curls with an overpowering cocoa aroma. Velvety body with notes of dark chocolate, honey, vanilla and fig. An outstanding black tea from Vietnam.

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Khiri Gold · Wang Put Tan Tea · 2022 A Black Tea from Thailand Khiri Gold is a black tea hailing from Thailand with a wiry appearance made up of 3-5% golden buds. Notes of burnt sugar, parsely, and a hint of strawberry essence. This is an exceptional black tea from Thailand.

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Mây White Tea (Bạch Trà Mây) · Mây White Tea · 2022 A White Tea from Vietnam Mây White Tea is a 'bai mu dan' style white tea with pristine leaf-sets, an aroma of toasted bread with a hint of red pepper. This is a savory, intense white tea with delicious balance and a long aftertaste. An exceptional white tea from Vietnam.

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Chiêu Thi Bạch Mẫu Đơn · Hồ Thầu cooperative · 2022 A White Tea from Vietnam Chiêu Thi Bạch Mẫu Đơn is a fine, 'bai mu dan' style white tea from Vietnam with huge leafsets. More earthy than floral, hint of mushroom, honey. Balanced, round and bright. A fine white tea from Vietnam.

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Siam Silver · Aran Tea Company · 2022 A White Tea from Thailand Siam Silver is a beautiful 'bai mu dan' style white tea from Thailand. Incredibly floral, with notes of gardenia and green apple. Unusual, woody, with a long sweet aftertaste. An exceptional white tea from Thailand.

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Unmesh ‘Darjeeling Signature’ First Flush Tea · Unmesh Industries Private Limited · 2022 A Black Tea from India Unmesh 'Darjeeling Signature' First Flush Tea is a Darjeeling tea with typical uniform leaf appearance. Amber liquor with notes of toffee and cream, buttery with a lingering aftertaste. A fine First Flush Darjeeling Tea from India.

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Bamboo Shan Buds · TienThien Tea Investment and Development Joint Stock Company · 2022 A White Tea from Vietnam Bamboo Shan Buds from Vietnam is a tea made up of buds from wild tea plants, the buds are pink along the edges and have a fruity aroma. Complex, vegetal and earthy with notes of honeydew melon. A fine tea from Vietnam.

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Unmesh ‘Darjeeling Premium’ Second Flush Tea · Unmesh Industries Private Limited · 2022 A Black Tea from India Unmesh 'Darjeeling Premium' Second Flush Tea is a Darjeeling tea with typical uniform leaf appearance, slightly tippy. Notes of fresh cut wood, vanilla and honey. A mineral smoothness, velvety. A good Darjeeling Second Flush tea from India.

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Unmesh ‘Darjeeling Green Leaf’ Tea · Unmesh Industries Private Limited · 2022 A Green Tea from India Unmesh 'Darjeeling Green Leaf' Tea is a Darjeeling tea with typical uniform leaf appearance. Nicely balanced, notes of vanilla, leather and butter. Bright and round. A good tea from India.

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Thien Shan Tea · TienThien Tea Investment and Development Joint Stock Company · 2022 A Fermented Tea from Vietnam Thien Shan Tea is a visibly fermented tea, dark in color indicative of pile fermentation. Very smoky, tobacco notes and wet eartch yet warming and smooth. A good fermented tea from Vietnam originally produced in 2018.

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Unmesh Assam ‘Ultra-Orthodox’ Tea · Unmesh Industries Private Limited · 2022 A Black Tea from India Unmesh Assam 'Ultra-Orthodox' Tea is an Assam tea with a uniform appearance and a few tips (<5%). Astringent and brisk as an Assam should be with notes of cedar and burnt sugar. A good Assam black tea from India.

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Lạc Việt Cổ Trà · Nguyễn Trung Dũng · 2022 A Fermented Tea from Vietnam Lạc Việt Cổ Trà is a fermented tea from Vietnam. The leaves resemble wulong but are clumped as if they came from a broken pu'er cake. Sweet and creamy, with notes of ripe plum and caltelope. A good fermented tea from Vietnam.

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Từ Văn Đại Hồng Trà · Nguyễn Trung Dũng · 2022 A Black Tea from Vietnam Từ Văn Đại Hồng Trà is a black tea from Vietnam with huge spindly leaves imparting a fresh aroma. Notes of chestnut, sweet potato and a creamy mouthfeel. A good black tea from Vietnam.

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Chiêu Thi Phổ Trà · Nguyễn Trung Dũng · 2022 A Fermented Tea from Vietnam Chiêu Thi Phổ Trà is a fermented tea from Vietnam with large leaf sets, about 5% buds. Bright, fruity, notes of orange blossom, astringent & slightly metallic / brassy. A good fermented tea from Vietnam.

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Chiêu Thi Lục Trà · Nguyễn Trung Dũng · 2022 A Green Tea from Vietnam Chiêu Thi Lục Trà is a green tea from Vietnam composed of about 15% silvery buds. The pale yellow liquor imparts notes of soy milk, vanilla. A sweet velvety mouthfeel, though slightly watery. Overall a satisfactory green tea from Vietnam.

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White Peony · Long He Tea Company · 2021 A White Tea from China Beautiful leafsets with a strong fresh, aroma with hints of raspberry and freshly cut wood. Pale greenish yellow liquor with notes of gardenia, bean sprouts, and wet stone. Very complex velvety mouthfeel and long finish of soy milk, honey and grape. A superior white tea from China.

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White Peony · Long He Tea Company · 2020 A White Tea from China Attractive leaves with an overwhelming fresh / floral / vegetal bouquet. Pale greenish yellow liquor with notes of vanilla, bean sprouts, rose, and muscat grape. Complex and balanced, long vanilla, black pepper finish. A superior white tea from China.

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Dragon Spring Tea · Shang Hao Long Chun Min Cha · 2020 A Wulong Tea from Taiwan Loose dark olive curls in what seems to be a hybrid a ball-style and strip-style wulong. Brilliant orange yellow liquor, notes of gardenia, soy milk, bean sprouts and fresh cut wood. Incredibly well balanced, robust and round. Long raw sugar and cedar finish. An outstanding wulong tea from Taiwan.

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Black Oolong · Karsing Liu · 2020 A Wulong Tea from Taiwan Dark yellowish brown ball-style wulong balls that produce a vivid yellow liquor. Notes of cocoa, caramel, tobacco. Round and balanced with a sweet, long apricot / honey / cocoa finish. An outstanding wulong from Taiwan.

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Green Oolong · Lin Mao Teng · 2020 A Wulong Tea from Taiwan Large, moderate olive green ball-style wulong balls, strong floral / marine dry leaf aroma. Pale greenish yellow liquor with notes of hyacinth, buttered spinach and soy milk. Well balanced, creamy mouthfeel. An exceptional wulong from Taiwan.

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White “Chiêu Thi” · Hồ Thầu Tea Cooperative · 2020 A White Tea from Vietnam Huge Bai Mu Dan style leaves with a fresh aroma of gardenia and hyacinth. Pale yellow liquor, notes of pear, honey, soy milk, buttery. Long white grape / honey finish. An exceptional white tea from Vietnam.

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First Kiss · Hiền Minh Tea Co., Ltd · 2020 A Black Tea from Vietnam Large wiry budsets made up of approximately 50% golden tips that produce a vivid yellow liquor. Notes of cocoa, roast walnuts and gardenia. Well balanced with a vanilla/honey finish with just a tinge of black pepper. An exceptional black tea from Vietnam.

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Gui Fei Wulong · Viettaste Business JSC · 2020 A Wulong Tea from Vietnam Large, dark yellowish brown ball-style wulong balls, strong caramel dry leaf aroma. Brilliant yellow liquor with notes of cinnamon, vanilla and roase. Long maple syrup / toffee finish. An exceptional wulong from Vietnam.

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Tra Van Red · Tra Van JSC · 2020 A Black Tea from Vietnam Pristine, slender wiry dry leaves comprised of 5-10% tips that produce a vivid yellow liquor. Notes of roasted walnuts, honey, toffee. Well balanced, long fruity/honey finish. An exceptional black tea from Vietnam.

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Bao Zhong · Bai Qing Chang Tea Factory · 2020 A Wulong Tea from Taiwan Dark olive green strip-style wulong leaves that produce a pale greenish yellow liquor with notes of soy milk and fresh cut grass. Great balance of floral / vegetal. Buttery, velvety, long sweet buttered green bean aftertaste. An exceptional wulong from Taiwan.

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Mây Green Tea · Tay Bac Tea and Special Food Company Ltd · 2020 A Green Tea from Vietnam Beautiful budsets that produce a pale greenish yellow liquor with notes of vanilla, honey, green beans and melon. A delicate balance of sweetness and umami both in the attack, finish, and aftertaste. An exceptional green tea from Vietnam.

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Fragrant Wulong · Pao Shu Tzi Ran Chan Yuan · 2020 A Wulong Tea from Taiwan Tight, large deep yellowish brown ball-style wulong leaves with notes of toffee, cotton candy, and a hint of hyacinth. Sweet, balanced and velvety. Long honey / malt finish. An exceptional wulong tea from Taiwan.

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Mây White Tea · Tay Bac Tea and Special Food Company Ltd · 2020 A White Tea from Vietnam Large Bai Mu Dan style leaves ranging in color from dark olive to pale yellow green that produce a brilliant yellow liquor. Notes of hyacinth, honey and sweet toffee, with a long honey-malt aftertaste. A fine white tea from Vietnam.

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Uji Hikari Matcha · Mr. Kiyoharu Tsuji · 2020 A Green Tea from Japan Strong yellow green powder with a strong aroma of bananas and fresh cut grass. More sweet than astringent, with a long honeysuckle / soymilk finish with a slight vegetal edge on the tongue. A fine matcha from Japan.

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Shan Tea “Dragon Beard” · Huu Nghi Cooperative · 2020 A Black Tea from Vietnam Beautiful pure buds, with a fresh vanilla aroma. Vivid yellow liquor with notes of honey, cocoa and fresh cut wood. Slightly more astringent than sweet. A fine black tea from Vietnam.

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Fin Ho Red Shan Tea · Phin Ho Tea Processing Cooperative · 2020 A Black Tea from Vietnam Tiny wiry dark yellow brown curls (25% golden tips) that produce a vivid yellow liquor with notes of rose and earthy cocoa. Slightly astringent, with a long earthy finish. A fine black tea from Vietnam.

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Ruby Red · Tung Pang Black Tea Co. Ltd · 2020 A Black Tea from Taiwan Long wiry dark greyish/yellowish brown leaves with notes of peach and cherry. Good balance of sweetness and astringency, notes of tobacco, black pepper and moss. Maple syrup / cocoa finish. A fine black tea from Taiwan.

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Tung San Green Tea · Phin Ho Tea Processing Cooperative · 2020 A Green Tea from Vietnam Light grayish olive curls that produce a pale yellow liquor with notes of charcoal, roast nuts and cherry blossom. More floral than vegetal. Very sweet enduring aftertaste. A good green tea from Vietnam.

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Long Tea · Vietshan Tea Co. Ltd · 2020 A White Tea from Vietnam Pure Ya Bao style buds with a strong fresh lilac / rose aroma. Sweet yellowish white liquor, hints of parsely, sage and passionfruit. A good Ya Bao style white tea from Vietnam.

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Dai Hong Bao Wulong · Huu Nghi Cooperative · 2020 A Wulong Tea from Vietnam Long wiry dark yellowish brown leaves with approximately 5% tips that produce a brilliant yellow liquor. Sweet and creamy with notes of toffee and cocoa, a long honey/vanilla finish. A good oolong, more akin to a black tea, from Vietnam.

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Tra Van Green Shan · Tra Van JSC · 2020 A Green Tea from Vietnam Curly rolled budsets ranging from light greyish olive to yellowish grey that produce a pale yellow liquor. Lacks character and body, notes of roasted nuts, violet and alfalfa. A satisfactory green tea from Vietnam.

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White Peony · Long He Tea Company · 2019 A White Tea from China Attractive leaves with a cedar, apricot, cherry aroma. Pale greenish yellow liquor with notes of vanilla, honey, rose, and muscat grape. Intensely sweet yet lively with a powerful rich sweet vanilla finish. A superior Bai Mu Dan.

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Chuan Hong Gongfu · Sichuan Tea Group · 2019 A Black Tea from China Beautiful golden tips with intense fresh tea aroma. Deep orange yellow liquor with notes of sweet potato, molasses, and cocoa. Balanced attack with a long round sweet aftertaste. An outstanding early black tea.

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Wild Wulong Black Tea · Mr. Tang Shuang Jiang · 2019 A Black Tea from China Long uniform black leaves with a strong honey aroma. Vivid yellow liquor with notes of cedar, honey and nutmeg. Overwhelming mouth-coating honey aftertaste that seemingly never ends. An outstanding black tea.

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Fin Ho Red Shan Tea · Phin Ho Tea Processing Cooperative · 2019 A Black Tea from Vietnam Large tippy leaf sets that produce a strong orange yellow liquor with overwhelming notes of cocoa, with a robust astringent cocoa finish. An outstanding black tea from Vietnam.

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Lava Mist · Kalon Tea · 2019 A Wulong Tea from Taiwan Dark greyish brown ball-style wulong balls that produce a brilliant yellow liquor. Notes of banana, blackberry, nutmeg and toast. Velvety and round with a long brown sugar finish. An outstanding wulong tea from Taiwan.

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2019 Autumnal Xuwola Green · Koliapani · 2019 A Green Tea from India Beautiful large pristine leaves with an intense fresh aroma that produce a pale yellow liquor. Notes of pie crust, bean sprouts, passionfruit. Long sweet/umami finish. An outstanding green tea from Assam.

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2019 Summer Xuwola Green Assam · Koliapani · 2019 A Green Tea from India Beautiful large pristine leaves with an intense fresh aroma that produce a pale greenish yellow liquor. Savory, notes of gravy, prunes, and fresh mountain air. Elegant complexity with a clean honey finish. An outstanding green tea from Assam.

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2019 First Flush Ramro Cha · Mandal Gaon · 2019 A Wulong Tea from India Uncommon large leaves for a Darjeeling that produce a brilliant yellow liquor with notes of honey and fresh cut wood. Sweet, balanced and rich with a long toffee, vanilla, muscatel aftertaste. An outstanding First Flush Darjeeling.

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2019 Second Flush Darjeeling · Mandal Gaon · 2019 A Black Tea from India Uniform broken leaves that produce a brilliant orange yellow liquor. Nutty, notes of toffee, blackcurrant, and honey. Full-bodied, round, with a long honey / cedar finish. An outstanding Second Flush Darjeeling.

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KU002 Kabusecha Saemidori Kumamoto Guricha · Tomizawa Tea Garden · 2019 A Green Tea from Japan Deep yellow green needles with a fresh, intense vegetal aroma. Elegant brilliant yellow green liquor with notes of buttered green beans and bean sprouts. An outstanding kabuse sencha.

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White Prakash · Kanchanjangha Tea Estate · 2019 A White Tea from Nepal Beautiful silvery budsets that produce a light yellow liquor with notes of gardenia, vanilla and pie crust. Creamy and round with a long vanilla / honey finish. An outstanding white tea from Nepal.

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Great Red Shan Tea · Viettaste Business JSC · 2019 A Black Tea from Vietnam Large tippy leaf sets that produce a strong orange yellow liquor with notes of dark chocolate, rose, and vanilla. Round sweet taste with a sweet chocolate finish. An outstanding black tea from Vietnam.

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Shan Lin Xi Oolong · Ming Cha Co., Ltd · 2019 A Wulong Tea from Taiwan Medium sized, moderate olive green ball-style wulong balls, intense dry leaf aroma. Pale greenish yellow liquor with notes of butter, toffee, and osmanthus. Buttery and round, rich and balanded mouthfeel. An exceptional quailty wulong.

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2019 Autumnal Signature Black Assam · Koliapani · 2019 A Black Tea from India Large tippy leaf sets that produce a strong orange yellow liquor with notes of fresh cut wood, dried apricots and honey. Full-bodied, well balanced, long honey vanilla finish. An exceptional black tea from Assam.

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AV2 Clonal Wonder · Giddapahar Estate · 2019 A Wulong Tea from India A second flush Darjeeling with a slightly lighter than typical mix of leaf colors (greyish yellow tips, with moderate olive brown to olive brown leaf pieces) that produce a strong orange yellow liquor. Strong muscatel and vanilla notes, malty, sweet, round. Toffee finish. An exceptional second flush Darjeeling.

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2019 Autumn Exquisite Black Assam · Latumoni · 2019 A Black Tea from India Large tippy leaf sets that produce a strong orange yellow liquor with notes of wet straw, burnt sugar, and maple syrup. Round, with a cinnamon, vanilla, honey finish. An exceptional black tea from Assam.

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Four Seasons Oolong · Viettaste Business JSC · 2019 A Wulong Tea from Vietnam Medium sized ball-style wulong balls that produce a light greenish yellow liquor. Beautiful aroma of lilac, cedar, buttered green beans. Round and balanced, complex lingering aftertaste. An exceptional wulong from Vietnam.

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Darjeeling Moonshine · Glenburn Tea Direct · 2019 A Wulong Tea from India Large leaves with aromas of basil and maple syrup. Pale greenish yellow liquor. Round. Luscious fruity attack, balanced middle, and a sweet lingering finish. An exceptional first flush Darjeeling.

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2019 Summer Golden Twist Assam · Latumoni · 2019 A Black Tea from India Curly tippy leaf sets that produce a strong orange yellow liquor with notes of honey and nutmeg. Woody, spicy, exquisite pointedly sweet aftertaste. An exceptional black tea from Assam.

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Pabhojan Orthodox · Pabhojan Estate · 2019 A Black Tea from India Intensely aromatic large dry leaves that produce a brilliant orange yellow liquor. Notes of mango and soy milk. Creamy with a long vanilla / honey finish. An exceptional black tea from Assam.

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Oriental Beauty · Taigu Cha Co., Ltd · 2019 A Wulong Tea from Thailand Beautiful uniform plucking standard with an intense floral aroma. Light yellow liquor with notes of apricot, gardenia and vanilla. Juicy vanillla / muscat grape finish. An exceptional oriental beauty from Thailand.

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Tregothnan Single Estate Black · Tregothnan · 2019 A Black Tea from United Kingdom Large brown leaves with an intense floral aroma that produce a brilliant orange yellow liquor. Notes of peach, black pepper, and roasted nuts. Round, with a long sweet malt / toffee aftertaste. An exceptional black tea from the United Kingdom.

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“May” Green Tea · Tay Bac Tea and Special Food Company Ltd · 2019 A Green Tea from Vietnam Beautiful budsets that produce a pale greenish yellow liquor with notes of vanilla, honey and bamboo. A delicate balance of sweetness and umami both in the attack, finish, and aftertaste. An exceptional green tea from Vietnam.

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Flora White · Heritage Tea Pvt. Ltd. · 2019 A White Tea from India Uniform leaf pieces of typical size that produce a brilliant yellow liquor with notes of violet and fresh cut wood. Sweet with a hint of overripe pear, round. Lasting vanilla-honey aftertaste. An exceptional white tea from Assam.

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#01 Hatsutsumi Midori Shincha · NaturaliTea · 2019 A Green Tea from Japan Deep yellow green needles with an intense floral / vegetal aroma. Pale greenish yellow liquor with notes of ocean air, green beans, soy milk. Round, refined, and well-balanced especially during the aftertaste. An exceptional quality shincha.

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2019 Summer Signature Black Assam 003 · Koliapani · 2019 A Black Tea from India Large tippy leaf sets that produce a strong orange yellow liquor with notes of fresh cut wood, chocolate, and honey. Well balanced, malty, with a robust sweet finish. An exceptional black tea from Assam.

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Ubugoe Premium New Field Sencha · Marushige Shimzu Tea Farm · 2019 A Green Tea from Japan Very uniform long slender deep yellow green needles with a strong vegetal aroma. Pale greenish yellow liquor with notes of ginger and asparagus. Perfect balance of sweetness, umami and astringency. An exceptional quality sencha.

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Yibin Earliest Buds · Sichuan Tea Group · 2019 A Green Tea from China Impeccable leaves with a fresh mountain air and lilac aroma. Pale greenish yellow liquor with notes of bell pepper, black pepper, and green beans. Velvety, round with well-balanaced sweet, bitter, and umami. Enduring sweet aftertaste. A fine quality early green tea.

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Sencha of the Spring Sun · Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms · 2019 A Green Tea from Japan Uniform strong olive green needles. Pale greenish yellow liquor with notes of sage, peas and caramel. Delicate with an extremely sweet and floral lingering finish. A fine quality sencha.

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Kumari Gold · Kanchanjangha Tea Estate · 2019 A Black Tea from Nepal Tippy (approximately 30-40% golden tips) leaves that produce a strong orange yellow liquor with notes of caramel and burnt sugar. Juicy and sweet with a long toasty vanilla finish. A fine black tea from Nepal.

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Cloud Ember · Kalon Tea · 2019 A Wulong Tea from Taiwan Light to moderate-olive ball-style wulong balls that produce a light yellow liquor. Notes of roasted nuts, honeysuckle, pear and vanilla. Round with a long cotton-candy finish. A fine wulong tea from Taiwan.

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Shincha · Ippodo · 2019 A Green Tea from Japan Very consistent leaves. Light greenish yellow liquor. Sweet, zero astringency. Velvety, round, with notes of bean sprouts, soy milk and pear. A fine quality shincha.

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Thai Nguyen Green Tea · Ha Thai Tea JSC · 2019 A Green Tea from Vietnam Tiny grayish olive curls that produce a light greenish yellow liquor. Good balance of floral (gardenia) and vegetal (asparagus). Slight bitterness and astringency with a sweet long finish. A fine green tea from Vietnam.

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2019 Summer Xuwola Green Assam 001 · Latumoni · 2019 A Green Tea from India Beautiful large pristine leaves with an intense fresh aroma. Pale yellow liquor with notes of toasted walnut and bean sprouts. Round and balanced, with a strong burnt sugar finish. A fine green tea from Assam.

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Kabuse Sencha · Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms · 2019 A Green Tea from Japan Medium olive green needles with an intense vegetal aroma. Light greenish yellow liquor, notes of parsley and green beans. Round and perfectly balanced sweetness, umami, and astringency. A fine quality kabuse sencha.

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Tsuyuhikari Fukamushicha · Murata Tea Garden · 2019 A Green Tea from Japan Typical broken moderate olive green leaves indicative of fukamushi steaming with an average vegetal aroma. Light greenish yellow liquor with notes of basil, soy milk, and maple syrup. Very sweet with a long, lingering sweet finish. A fine quality fukamushi sencha.

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Oriental Beauty · Tam Duong Tea JSC · 2019 A Wulong Tea from Vietnam A mix of buds and leaves as is typical with this tea style. Vivid yellow liquor with notes of fresh cut wood, red wine, and gardenia. Sweet, with a lasting vanilla aftertaste. A fine oriental beauty from Vietnam.

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Fin Ho White Shan Tea · Phin Ho Tea Processing Cooperative · 2019 A White Tea from Vietnam Pure buds that produce a yellowish white liquor with notes of roasted almond and toasted brioche. Sweet with a pear, honey finish. A fine white tea from Vietnam.

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Tie Guan Yin · Mucha Tourist Tea Garden Demonstration Unit #11 · 2019 A Wulong Tea from Taiwan Tight, dark yellowish brown ball-style wulong leaves with notes of cocao, roast nuts and burnt sugar. Silky and balanced with long vanilla and toasted brioche finish. A fine wulong tea from Taiwan.

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2019 Green Oolong · Lin Mao Teng · 2019 A Wulong Tea from Taiwan Large sized, moderate olive green ball-style wulong balls, strong dry leaf aroma. Pale greenish yellow liquor with notes of hyacinth and coconut milk. Very sweet and velvety mouthfeel. A fine quality wulong.

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2019 Autumnal Xuwola Green · Latumoni · 2019 A Green Tea from India Beautiful large pristine leaves with an intense fresh aroma. Pale yellow liquor with notes of toasted walnut, leather, and mango. Round and balanced, with a strong vanilla, pear, and white peper finish. A fine green tea from Assam.

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Yabukita Sencha · Oguru Tea Garden · 2019 A Green Tea from Japan Medium olive green needles with a strong vegetal aroma. Light greenish yellow liquor with notes of burnt sugar, honey and buttered spinach. Round, balanced, sweet finish. A good quality sencha.

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Niroulla Summer Smoked · Niroulla Tea Garden · 2019 A Black Tea from India Moderately uniform leaf pieces of typical size that produce a solid orange yellow liquor with notes of smoke, leather, and apricot. Juicy with a cherry brightness and a long grape finish. A good second flush Darjeeling tea.

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2019 Autumnal Peony White · Latumoni · 2019 A White Tea from India Incredibly floral and uniform budsets, typical of a baimudan style tea that produce a pale yellow liquor. Notes of roasted nuts, gardenia. Sweet with a cedar, muscatel, vanilla finish. A good white tea from Assam.

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Yellow Shan Tea · Ban Lien Tea Cooperative · 2019 A Yellow Tea from Vietnam Pure buds that produce a yellowish white liquor with notes of green bean, green apple, and honey. Sweet minerality, with a sharp astringent finish. A good quality yellow tea from Vietnam.

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Exotic Spring White · Margaret’s Hope · 2019 A White Tea from India Uniform budsets with an aroma of moss and freshly cut wood. Pale yellow liquor. Notes of maple syrup, honeysuckle, malt, and muscat grape. Harmonious, round with a long sweet aftertaste. A good quality Bai Mu Dan from India.

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Organic Shincha “Hisoka” Yutaka Midori · Hachimanjyu Yakushima Tea · 2019 A Green Tea from Japan Strong olive green needles with a strong vegetal aroma. Velvety pale green yellow liquor with a well-balanced umami/sweetness. Long, lingering sweet aftertaste. A good quality shincha.

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Limited Edition 2019 Kagoshima Shincha · Furuichi Seicha · 2019 A Green Tea from Japan Uniform strong olive green needles with an intense vegetal aroma. Strong greenish yellow liquor with notes of cabbage and green beans. Perfect balance of sweet and umami with a slight astringency. A good quality sencha.

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Tung San Green Tea · Phin Ho Tea Processing Cooperative · 2019 A Green Tea from Vietnam Light grayish olive curls that produce a light greenish yellow liquor with notes of charcoal, sage and osmanthus. More floral than vegetal. Very sweet enduring aftertaste. A good green tea from Vietnam.

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Black Lotus · Viettaste Business JSC · 2019 A Black Tea from Vietnam Large black leaves that produce a deep orange liquor. A good balance of tea and lotus aroma, notes of moss, cedar and jackfruit. The tea taste is not lost in this traditionally scented lotus black tea from Vietnam.

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Issaku Fukamushi Sencha · Arahataen Tea Farm · 2019 A Green Tea from Japan Typical broken leaves due to fukamushi steaming, lilac aroma. Brilliant yellow green liquor. Sweet attack followed by slight bitterness and lingering umami. Seaweed. Very little astringency. A good quality fukamushi sencha.

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Castleton Moonlight Second Flush · Castleton Estate · 2019 A White Tea from India Beautiful budsets that produce a light yellow liquor with notes of wet autumn leaves and burnt surgar. A bright minerality in the attack with a lingering honey, vanilla, pear aftertaste. A good white tea from Darjeeling.

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2019 Autumnal Golden Tippy Signature · Latumoni · 2019 A Black Tea from India Large tippy (25% gold tips) leaf sets that produce a vivid orange yellow liquor with notes of honey, fresh cut wood and white grapes. Medium bodied, long honey vanilla finish. Overall, a good black tea from Assam.

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Tua Chua Bitter Tea · Phan Nhat Tea Co., Ltd. · 2019 A Yellow Tea from Vietnam Prisitne large leaf-sets resembling pu'er maocha. Light yellow liquor, smoky, with notes of violet and parsley. Bitter attack with a round, sweet finish. A good yellow tea from Vietnam, that lives up to its name.

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Organic Mountain-Grown Fukamushi Sencha · NaturaliTea · 2019 A Green Tea from Japan Typical broken moderate olive green leaves indicative of fukamushi steaming with an average vegetal aroma. Brilliant greenish yellow liquor with notes of ginger and lilac. Velvety and sweet throughout with umami overtones. A good quality fukamushi sencha

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Kanchanjangha Noir · Kanchanjangha Tea Estate · 2019 A Black Tea from Nepal Uniform broken leaf pieces, some green when steeped. Notes of pear and fresh mountain air, slightly astringent with a hint of sweetness. A good black tea from Nepal.

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Tua Chua Green Tea · Phan Nhat Tea Co., Ltd. · 2019 A Green Tea from Vietnam Light grayish olive curls that produce a light greenish yellow liquor with notes of honey, spinach and parsely. Slightly astringent, lacks balance. A good green tea from Vietnam.

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Black Fusion · Doke · 2019 A Black Tea from India Brownish black, slightly tippy leaves that produce a vivid yellow liquor. Notes of cinnamon, leather, honey, fresh cut wood and vanilla. Sweet and bright. A good black tea from Bihar.

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2019 Summer Royal Tippy Gold Assam · Latumoni · 2019 A Black Tea from India Large tippy leaf sets that produce a strong orange yellow liquor with notes of wet wood, moss. Good balance of sweetness and astringency in the attack and finish. Overall, a good black tea from Assam.

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2019 Rou Gui · Yang Jie · 2019 A Wulong Tea from China Uniform strip-shaped leaves, typical in appearance with teas from this region that produce a moderate orange yellow liquor. Notes of moss, wet wood, cinnamon, with citrus/berry undertones. Bright, sweet, with a long vanilla finish. A good Rou Gui from Wuyi, China.

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Organic Premium Sencha · Hachimanjyu Yakushima Tea · 2019 A Green Tea from Japan Moderate olive green needles with an average vegetal aroma. Supple light greenish yellow liquor with notes of black pepper, tobacco and peas. A good quality sencha.

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Assam Spring Oolong · Khongea Tea Estate · 2019 A Wulong Tea from India Dark brown leaves with a vanilla, rose and muscat grape aroma. Strong orange yellow liquor, sweet and brisk with a slight astringency. Notes of cocoa, caramel and banana. A satisfactory quality Assam oolong, whose characteristics are more akin to a black tea.

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2019 Summer Xumoni Green Assam · Latumoni · 2019 A Green Tea from India Leaf format is similar to a loosely rolled wulong. Leaves exude a very fresh aroma and produce a light greenish yellow liquor with notes of hyacinth and maple syrup. Sweet, but thin in body. A satisfactory green tea from Assam whose aroma offers more than taste.

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Organic Shincha Isecha #1 “Matsu” · Takeo Tea Farm · 2019 A Green Tea from Japan Strong olive green needles with a strong vegetal aroma. Light greenish yellow needles with nutty notes, spinach. Well-balanced, milky mouthfeel, sweet finish. A satisfactory shincha.

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Kuritwase and Asatsuyu Shincha · Hachimanjyu Yakushima Tea · 2019 A Green Tea from Japan Strong olive green needles with an average vegetal aroma. Pale greenish yellow liquor with notes of bean sprouts and fresh cut grass. Sweet attack, umami middle, and round sweet finish. A satisfactory quality shincha.

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Suoi Giang White Shan Tea · Suoi Giang Tea Cooperative · 2019 A White Tea from Vietnam Pure buds that produce a pale yellow liquor with notes of buttered spinach and red apple. Slight lack of balance in taste, some sweetness and some bitterness. A satisfactory white tea from Vietnam.

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White Tea · Taigu Cha Co., Ltd · 2019 A White Tea from Thailand Semi-oxidized budsets with a fresh floral aroma. Pale yellow liquor. Medium body, with notes of alfalfa and violet, sweet. A satisfactory white tea from Thailand.

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Hashiri Shincha · Murata Tea Garden · 2019 A Green Tea from Japan Broken leaves indicative of a strong steaming step. Brilliant greenish yellow liquor with notes of bean sprouts and vanilla with honey undertones. Creamy mouthfeel. A satisfactory shincha.

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Red Mountain · Heritage Tea Pvt. Ltd. · 2019 A Black Tea from India Greyish brown leaves with a small percentage of tips that produce a strong orange yellow liquor. Notes of damp earth, white grape and black pepper. Slightly astringent with a hint of cocoa. A satisfactory black tea from Assam.

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Pabhojan Yellow · Pabhojan Estate · 2019 A Yellow Tea from India Pristine downy buds that produce a light yellow liquor with notes of moss, cedar, maple syrup, and a hint of apricot. Sweet, but lacking balance and body. Very long sweet finish. A satisfactory yellow tea from Assam.

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Kagoshima Sencha, Midori No Daichi · Furuichi Seicha · 2019 A Green Tea from Japan Strong olive green needles, brilliant greenish yellow liquor. Medium body with notes of popcorn, grilled chicken and gardenia. A satisfactory sencha.

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Organic Shincha Isecha #3, “Ume” · Takeo Tea Farm · 2019 A Green Tea from Japan Strong olive green needles with an average vegetal aroma. Light greenish yellow liquor with notes of peas and asparagus. Well balanced astringency, silky finish. A satisfactory shincha.

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Black Oolong · Karsing Liu · 2018 A Wulong Tea from Taiwan Small, dark ball-style wulong balls, aroma of cocoa. Strong yellow liquor with notes of caramel, banana, and high-end sherry. Butter, creamy, with a long sweet and woody finish. An exceptional quality dark wulong.

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Red Oolong · Lin Mao Teng · 2018 A Wulong Tea from Taiwan Dry leaves exude fresh cut wood, cedar sawdust. Pale yellow liquor with notes of chocolate, toffee, and sweet potato. Sweet and mellow, finish is long and lingering. A fine quality, well-roasted wulong.

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Shai Hong Cake · Meng Hai Qi Fu Tea Company · 2018 A Black Tea from China This black tea bing is made up of beautiful compressed leaves ranging in color with aromas of sweet camphor and honey. Vivid yellow liquor with notes of cocoa, roasted pumpkin, and damp earth. Medium velvety finish. A good quality compressed black tea.

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Green Oolong · Lin Mao Teng · 2018 A Wulong Tea from Taiwan Large, bright green ball-style wulong balls, average dry leaf aroma. Silky pale greenish yellow liquor with notes of brown butter, pine butter, and boiled crab. A good quality high-mountain wulong.

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Glenburn Autumn Oolong · Glenburn Tea Direct · 2018 A Wulong Tea from India Uniform leaves with an aroma of peach and a hint of lilac. Some green visible in the wet leaf. Vivid yellow liquor. Notes of toffee, fresh cut wood. Slighlty green sweet/sour taste. A satisfactory oolong from Darjeeling.

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