After harvesting, tea leaves are placed on withering racks to bring down their internal moisture. The leaves are then crushed or rolled either manually or in modern day machines. This step bruises the leaf by rupturing the interior cell wall and exposing enzymes in the leaf to oxygen, thus beginning an oxidation/fermentation process that can last for several hours. When the leaves turn into a coppery color, they finally go into a drier or are pan fired to remove any remaining internal moisture, sealing in the rich, bold tea flavor.
BREWING: Heat water to a rolling boil. Use 1 level tsp tea per 8 oz. cup. Infuse for 3-5 minutes.
Note: Minimum order per tea is 4 oz.
Darjeeling - India
Organic, nutty with hints of
fresh green, great for breakfast
BT01 - $1.75/oz.
Qty:
Assam - Irish Breakfast - India
Organic, malty, rich, and
hearty great for breakfast
BT02 - $1.75/oz.
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Ceylon - Sri Lanka
Organic, long thin leaves, lingering flavour
BT03 - $1.75/oz.
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Keemun - English Breakfast - China
Orchid Bouquet, red in colour sweet and mild
BT04 - $1.50/oz.
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Lapsang Souchong - China
Strong smokey tea, produced by
withering and drying over fires of pine
BT05 - $1.75/oz.
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Tuo Cha (pu-erh) - China
Earthy, distinct flavour, full bodied
BT06 - $1.75/oz.
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Three Peaks - India
Organic, a triple blend of Darjeeling,
Assam, and Oothu, an all day favorite
BT07 - $1.75/oz.
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Black Magic - China
Triple blend of smokey lapsang souchong,
Assam and pu-erh, a daring combination,
for that daring someone
BT08 - $1.75/oz.
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Yunnan Supreme - China
Rich and full-bodied, known for its glorious notes,
long and delicate thin leaves,
with beautiful golden tips
BT09 - $4.25/oz.
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Milima - Kenya
Rich, soft black and golden leaves,
pronounced malty and roasted flavour
BT010 - $1.75/oz.
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Russian Czar - China
Also known as Russian Caravan, many have
traveled far to sip this dramatic infusion of
Assam, Ceylon, and the smokey lapsang souchong
BT011 - $1.75/oz.
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Katmandu - Nepal
Organic, full-bodied, but tender to the palate,
slightly nutty,a close cousin to Darjeeling
BT012 - $1.75/oz.
