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China

The first teas to be imported into this country,in the seventeenth centry.
China black teas are described as either Congous or Souchongs, both of which are large leaf, but the latter is larger and coarser.

Keemun

Keemun

Ref: 2004

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A North China Congou: One of the best black teas with jet black twisty leaves. Has been called the Burgundy of China teas. The liquor is a rich colour and the flavour is balanced and slightly sweet.

Lapsang Souchong

Lapsang Souchong

Ref: 2003

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Leaves are withered and dried over smoking wood fires to give this tea its famous smoky aroma and fl;avour. A little can be added to another tea, to produce a refreshing subtle blend.

Jasmine

Jasmine

Ref: 2007

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The classic Chinese restaurant tea. Scented with Jasmineblossoms, traditionally produced in Easten China.

Rose Congou

Rose Congou

Ref: 2018

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A scented tea produced by layering rose petals into it. Light and refreshing.

Yunnan

Yunnan

Ref: 2010

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From South West China, a mild tippy tea, with an earthy flavour.

Gunpowder

Gunpowder

Ref: 2019

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A green tea from Anhui province, with leaves rolled into tight pellets. Offers a subtle fragrance and a sweet, pungent flavour.

Young Hyson

Young Hyson

Ref: 2024

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"Hyson" means flourishing spring and refers to teas that have been picked in the early spring.. The tea has a fresh, light flavour.

Formosa Oolong

Formosa Oolong

Ref: 2006

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A semi fermented tea, producing a light liquor with a peachy after taste.

Tea brick

Tea brick

Ref: 2060


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A tea brick is essentially a block of compressed tea. It was used as a means of transporting tea .
On the front of the brick is a design of a Chinese doorway. On the back the slab is divided into small rectangles, which can be broken off to make tea.
More usually the brick is used as decoration!

Japanese

Genmaicha

Genmaicha

Ref: 2032

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Made from Sencha blended with toasted rice and popped corn, Genmaich has a sweet, slightly biscuity flavour.

Bancha /

Bancha /

Ref: 2034

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Sencha Fukuyu

Sencha Fukuyu

Ref: 2031

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