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Our
organic teas
are certified by
Quality Assurance International,
an independent third-party organic certifying agency. This means every
aspect of the cultivation and handling and packaging of our teas is
carefully inspected to insure the authenticity of our promise of organic
integrity. We certify that they are not only organic, but also a treat
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ASSAM
(India) Black Tea --- Historically, the Assam tea bush is
a subgenus of Camellia sinensis. This variety of tea was
found growing wild in the Assam Province of Northeast India when the
British East India Company was studying a proposal to grow tea in India.
It was successfully cultivated in Assam and by May 1838 a few chests were
shipped to London. The first consignment of eight chests of Assam
tea was auctioned off in 1839 heralding the advent of Indian tea on the
World Markets. This tea is a classic top- quality Assam, very
full-bodied and tending "juicy". Quite often milk is used
to tone down the strength of the tea.
$2.48/oz.
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CEYLON
(Sri Lanka) Black Tea --- A classic Ceylon tea grown in Sri
Lanka at very high altitudes. Light liquoring with hints of delicate
floral notes. Lovely tea for afternoon tea parties.
$3.62/oz.
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EARL
GREY (Sri Lanka) Black Tea --- What type of tea do we use, how
do we flavor the tea and why do we use natural flavors? Firstly... we only
use high grown teas from the top 3 tea growing regions of Sri Lanka -
Nuwara Eliya, Dimbula and Uva. Secondly... we use flavoring oils not
crystals to give the tea drinker an olfactory holiday before indulging in
the liquid tea treat. Thirdly... we specify natural flavors. High
quality tea tastes good and natural flavors do not mask the natural taste
of the high grown Ceylon tea. $5.08/oz.
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PEPPERMINT
(USA) --- The world’s best peppermint grows in the
Northwestern part of the USA where the pure moist mountain air of the
early Spring and Summer allows the plant to develop the most pleasingly
pungent peppermint available anywhere. Peppermint is an herb and contains
no caffeine. Often peppermint is consumed because it sweetens breath,
eases digestion, heartburn, stomach aches, and nausea. It can even be used
in the bath to provide a cooling effect on fevered or hot skin.
$2.97/oz.
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SENCHA
FUJI (Japan) Green Tea --- Tea was introduced to Japan from
China in the 7th and 8th Century. Records indicate that Japan's Emperor
Kammu gave visiting monks an imperial gift of green tea. Emperor Kammu
created a government post called 'Supervisor of Tea' as Japan began to
cultivate its own tea. That this post was in the medical bureau, indicates
that even then, there was tremendous respect for the health aspects of
tea. Further evidence of the correlation between health and tea, was found
in a small book written in the 1200's, 'Tea Drinking is Good for Health'.
The book tells that tea drinking confers many health benefits.
$3.79/oz.
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KUKICHA
TWIG (Japan)
Smooth, light liquor with delicious black tea character.
Tending sweet with a bright, golden-yellow color.
Made from crushed tea plant twigs and stems.
$5.32/oz.
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HONEYBUSH
(South Africa) This South African, caffeine-free tisane is a delectable
treat. It has a velvety, subtle flavor and contains a high amount of
antioxidants. Its taste is similar to Rooibos, but slightly sweeter.
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GYOKURO,
Organic
(Japan) Also known as "Japanese Shade Tea", this is Japan’s best green tea (made from single buds that are picked only in April/May. In an effort to develop increased chlorophyll (making them dark green) and reduced the tannin (giving a sweeter flavor with no bitterness), the tea is covered with black curtains or bamboo and straw shades for 3 weeks in early spring.
$9.82/oz.
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Wild Tibetan
Lavender (India) Our wild lavender is perfect for those
who like organic herbal tisanes. Its taste is similar to our regular
lavender except that this is certified organic. It still captivates that
delightful floral taste. Great alone or for use in creating your own blends.
$2.90/oz.
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Organic
teas are the ones that are grown in tea estates with absolutely no chemical
inputs or artificial fertilizers. Nutrition for the tea bushes is provided
by the use of Vermiculture and large scale application of compost and oil
cakes. All pest and disease control is carried out by purely natural methods
of cultivation. Compost, neem cake and castor cake are dug into trenches to
enhance the soil. In addition, neem acts as a natural insect repellant. The
soil in the estates is carefully inspected throughout the year by the
certifying body. A new estate receives a certificate that says organic in
transit for the first three years of its conversion. After the three-year
period a regular organic certification is issued. Certificates are reissued
every year after inspections.
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