Gong Fu Tea Menu Prices

White Tea

White tea leaves are only slightly oxidized during a short withering process after being picked. Because of this, they are reputed to contain the highest levels of antioxidants and lowest levels of caffeine to be found in teas. Both the leaves and the resulting liquor are paler than one might be accustomed to in other tea varietals.

Budding Jasmine

This hand-tied presentation tea from Fijian province, China is crafted from select white tea leaves that have been triple-scented with the aroma of fresh-picked jasmine blossoms. Its showy nature is further enhanced by the addition of a chrysanthemum blossom that has been carefully enveloped in the tea allowing it to "bloom" while the tea steeps. S. A perfect centerpiece for a special occasion.

$12.50

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La Pina Colada

A white tea tribute to everyone's favorite Caribbean umbrella drink! A subtle bai mudan white tea from China's Fijian province, artfully blended with bits of dried pineapple and shredded coconut to put you in mind of your most relaxing beach side vacations.

$12.00

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Silver Needle

The finest of the white teas. Our silver needle is comprised only of spring-picked buds from China's yunnan province and produces a delicate flavor with a long and balanced sweetness. This white tea is naturally low in caffeine and high in antioxidants. An excellent evening tea.

$11.50

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White Champagne & Raspberry

We've added the natural extracts of the wonderful combined flavor of champagne and fresh raspberries to a high quality bai mudan white tea from fujian province, China. The resulting tea is light and refreshing, whether prepared hot or poured over ice.

$12.00

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White Darjeeling

This soothing tea is a rare varietal produced at the glenburn estate in the Himalayan foothills. The Indian tea plants which are specially cultivated for white tea production have shorter terminal buds than their Chinese counterparts, making the collection of the leaf for this "silver needle - style" tea both challenging and costly. The resulting taste, however, is certainly worth the sacrifice - exhibiting both the mild sweetness of a classic white with the smooth white-grape aroma and flavor inherent in all darjeeling teas.

$21.50

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White Goji Berry

A white peony tea base blended with goji berry, lemon myrtle and flower petals. Goji berries have a pleasantly tart taste and are reputed to contain 10 times the antioxidants found in their fellow "superfood" - blueberries.

$12.00

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White Peony

This white tea comes from fujian province, China and consists of both buds and leaf. White peony produces a light flowery aroma, sweet taste, and a pleasing, soft color. Enjoy!

$10.50

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Yellow Tea

Ellow teas are so called because of the yellow-orange tint that the leaves impart to the water during the steeping process. They are unoxidized and created in a very different manner from most teas - a process which involves subjecting the leaves to a low heat for several days to create the unique flavor they possess. The result is a cup with a fresh fragrance and a clean, astringent taste.

Huo Shan Yellow

This is a rare, yellow tea of exceptional quality. The yellow teas find their niche in between white and green teas on the oxidation/caffeine spectrum in their production. The leaves are treated to kill the enzyme and then the damp leaf is packed and allowed to cook for a couple of days at 106 degrees f. Then it is dried. The result is nothing but great tea.

$23.00

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Green Tea

Green teas are named for the color of the brewed liquor that they produce, although the greenish cast is often times tinged with yellow - depending on the variety of leaf and the area of origin. Both the smell and taste of green teas will be freshly vegetal in varying degrees.

Aichi Cooking Matcha (2 oz.)

This powdered green tea is the basis for the revered Japanese tea ceremony. The stone ground matcha is whipped to a froth with a bamboo whisk to make the traditional thick tea (okoicha). The raw tencha tea leaves, which become matcha through processing, are grown in gradually reduced sunlight over the course of a one month period. By depriving the tea plants of sunlight, the plants are tricked into producing higher levels of chlorophyll. The resultant tea leaf is both thinner and more tender, possessing a much fresher, deep green color which wi

$16.50

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Ancient Happiness™

Sometimes simple is best! Our blend of Japanese sencha green tea with a medley of sunflower, rose and cornflower petals will delight your senses and soothe your spirit. This versatile green tea is as good iced as it is hot. The path to ancient happiness involves developing a desire for that which you already possess. The pleasure that you will receive from this tea will serve as your guide on this path. This incredible Japanese green tea has consistently been our best seller and makes a wonderful gift.

$12.00

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Bihar Green Diamond

This is a second flush Indian green tea from bihar state. The garden itself is located in a lush river valley in North-central India, about 180 miles southwest of darjeeling town. This tea is entirely hand-made, resulting in large, pristine leaves which yield a mildly earthy liquor with undercurrents of both citrus zest and cherry.

$9.50

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Cherry Blossom

Originally developed as a tribute to the Japanese cherry blossom festival, this sencha green tea base has been blended with dried cherries to create a truly zen experience.

$11.50

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China Green

As the name implies, this is a simple green tea from China that displays contrasting characteristics to its Japanese counterparts. It is strong in flavor, despite being picked in the early spring prior to the rains. This good, basic green tea can be re steeped as many as five times while continuing to offer changing flavor notes.

$11.00

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Cloud nine

You'll think you found paradise once you've tasted this green tea blended with strawberry, rhubarb and raspberry. It's fresh, fruity taste will overtake you and whisk you away to a better place.

$7.00

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Decaffeinated Organic Sencha

The quintessential Japanese green tea in a naturally decaffeinated version.

$7.00

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Dragon's Well

The Chinese are said to praise the lung ching tea for its four unique characteristics: jade color, vegetal aroma, mellow chestnut flavor and its "broadsword" shape. This particular lung ching is collected just after the rains in the tea fields surrounding the famous dragon's well in the hills near West lake. This green tea is sweet in flavor, rather than strong like the gunpowder green teas.

$12.00

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Dragon's Well Ming Qiang

A must try for green tea lovers! Dragon's well teas have been famous for centuries, but none are more prized than the ming qiang or "before the rains" lung ching. The pristine, broadsword-shaped leaves are pale green and produce a bright cup that is also pale with the slightest greenish tinge. The aroma is delicately sweet, as is the taste. Pre-rain dragon's well.

$16.25

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Genmaicha

This is our classic genmaicha - Japanese bancha green tea leaves mixed with toasted rice. This very traditional Japanese blend produces a cup exhibiting a savory, roasted flavor and aroma.

$5.50

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Genmaimatcha

Pure genmaicha blends toasted rice with Japanese green tea. Our version takes this classic rice tea and adds the richness of true powdered matcha for an unequalled taste sensation.

$5.00

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Gobi Green with Citron

This delicate green tea with a hint of citrus and orange flowers will provide a gentle awakening to the new day. After a few cups of this unique blend, you will find your adventurous spirit exploring paths that are often less traveled.

$4.50

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Green Peony

This green tea is produced in zhejiang province, China. It is comprised of only young buds grown deep in the mountains among fresh water springs and cool mists. Green peony is air-dried and roasted, producing a delicate flavor that is suitable for drinking throughout the day.

$8.00

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Green Snail Spring

This green tea is from China's garden city - suzhou in jiangsu province. Suzhou is the perfect place for the connoisseur - of classic gardens, fine art, and because of the green snail spring, fine teas. The earliest buds are plucked to produce tenderness and flavor. The resulting tea is phenomenal.

$10.00

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Gunpowder

This is an excellent example of the famous Chinese gunpowder green tea. It is slightly smoky, with a characteristic gunpowder-gray color to the leaf. It has a very strong flavor (especially for a green tea) that coffee drinkers often find to be an enjoyable alternative to their coffee habit!

$8.50

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Honyama Sencha

This excellent sencha hails from the abe river region of shizuoka, Japan. The liquor yields a nose reminiscent of maize, with a taste that is slightly sweet to the palate. Look for a faint wildflower finish.

$10.50

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Jasmine Bai Hao

A particularly fine quality jasmine tea, characterized by fine, curly leaves, and large, tender tips. The spring-picked tea leaves are strongly scented with the finest jasmine blossoms at the peak of the flower harvest, producing a liquor that is particularly light, refreshing, and aromatic.

$8.50

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Jasmine Dragon Pearls

While many jasmine teas are simply commodities, this varietal is perhaps the finest you'll ever taste. Fine whole tea leaves are infused with the fragrance of jasmine, then hand-rolled into individual pearls to lock in the aroma. Jasmine teas have long been the preferred tea of the portion of China near beijing and can be likened to a cool evening after a warm spring day - very refreshing.

$10.50

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Kaiseki Hojicha

An excellent Japanese green tea for accompanying a meal. Hojicha is a slightly roasted green tea that has a soft, deep and toasty flavor that makes it stand out from other Japanese greens. This particular hojicha has an almost chewy texture and a soft, well-rounded flavor.

$5.00

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Kenyan Green Tea

An excellent, albeit rare, tea from Kenya. While most kenyan tea manufacturers focus on black tea production, we were lucky enough to be introduced to a small-batch, artisanal tea farmer that is willing to "push the envelope" and produce non-traditional teas of exceptional quality. These large, curly leaves produce a mild, pale-green liquor with vegetal notes reminiscent of fresh cabbage - delightfully different!

$7.50

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Koto No Tsuki Matcha (7 oz.)

This powdered Japanese green tea is the basis for the revered tea ceremony. This ceremonial grade stone ground matcha is whipped to a froth with a bamboo whisk to make the traditional thick tea (okoicha).

$25.00

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Kukicha

This deeply-steamed twig tea from shizuoka prefecture, Japan provides an excellent accompaniment to Japanese cuisine. Its robust smoothness offers an intensely gratifying experience that you'll look forward to as an everyday treat.

$7.00

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Lavender Sencha

East meets West in this delicate blend of Japanese green tea and hand-picked european lavender. Surrender your worries to this calming brew.

$6.00

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Lemon & Hibiscus

We offer this green tea blend for citrus fruit lovers. The floral overtones are sure to dazzle your senses. We find this brew to be perfect for hot summer days (and nights).

$10.00

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Lotus

The lotus flower is native to Southeast asia. The art of making lotus tea in Vietnam dates back hundreds of years. This rare tea is made by taking a lotus flower bud and very carefully peeling back the petals without a single rip or tear, then placing about 2 grams of tea into each bud and then closing up the bud around the tea. After several hours, the scent of the lotus has produced a tea that can only be described as heavenly.

$7.00

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Mao Feng

One of China's 10 famous teas, our mao feng hails from huang shan in anhui province. You'll find this tea to have a wonderfully complex flavor characteristic marked by a combination of both floral sweetness and a rich nutty aspect.

$8.50

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Marrakech Market

If you have ever been to the marrakech market, you won't soon forget the experience. Should your memory begin to fade, a couple of sips of this truly unique brew will bring it all back to you in a flood! This blend combines green tea with a dose of mint and a hint of bergamot.

$10.00

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Moroccan Mint

Come with us to the casbah! This moroccan-inspired tea blends green tea with a refreshing splash of mint. Perfect hot as an afternoon pick-me-up or as a refreshing iced-tea to slake your saharan thirst.

$10.50

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Organic Green with Ginkgo

Fragrant and warming, this wonderful blend of green tea with ginkgo is soothing, and stimulating to the body, mind, and soul. With an added hint of citrus, this refreshing blend delivers the health benefits associated with green tea and ginkgo.

$6.00

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Organic Melon Seed

This Chinese green is sourced from the dabie mountains in the West of anhui province. Tea makers in this region employ an alternation in drying temperatures that results in the unique melon seed shape of this tea leaf. The liquor is bright and green, as is the taste.

$11.50

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Peach Green

This peach green tea is blended with the essence of fresh, ripe peaches - yielding a taste treat that will make you reminiscent of a warm spring day. Great alone or with a light pastry. Makes a wonderful iced tea.

$5.50

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Ryokucha

His interesting Japan green is named in tribute to the great Japanese tea master that codified what has since become known as the Japanese tea ceremony back in the 1300's. Rather than being steamed in the "killing-green" stage of processing (as is the case with most Japanese greens), these tender young leaves are pan-fried in the manner of many Chinese greens - using a method the Japanese adopted from the Chinese during the 17th century. The brew is silky in its mouth feel, with a pleasant finish both citrus-y and floral in character.

$13.00

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Snow Dragon

This green tea from fujian province, China is grown in a pristine environment that yields a tea that is delicate and exceedingly fresh and a liquor that is sought after for its earthy aroma and mellow taste. We like this tea as an after-dinner drink that pairs well with desserts.

$12.00

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Tai Ping Hou Kwei

This fine green tea is from the monkey ditch region of huan shan in China's anhui province. The enormous, pressed tea leaves are picked in the early spring, and produce a fresh, aromatic brew that is at once smoky and sweet. This rare tea find is deemed to be so special in its native country that the Chinese people declared it a national treasure tea in 1982.

$11.50

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Umegashima Sencha

A very clear and bright Japanese green tea with a lively aroma and a fresh taste. Most notable are the slightest hints of pine and vanilla on the finish. May be steeped multiple times.

$22.50

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Yame Gyokuro

The finest of our Japanese greens. In Japan, gyokuro means "precious dew. " the delicate tips of the tea bushes of fukuoka prefecture are sheltered from the sun by shades made of straw, resulting in buds that produce low tannins and a high chlorophyll content. The resulting liquor is a rich jade in color with a complex, vegetal flavor that must be savored on its own.

$44.50

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Yuzu Sencha

A blended Japanese green tea that breaks from tradition to produce a unique brew with the addition of flavoring extracted from the yuzu rind. As delicious iced as it is hot.

$5.50

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Oolong Tea

Oolong (wulong) teas are semi-oxidized teas that lie in between green teas and black teas on the tea spectrum. They are processed in a manner similar to black teas, although the leaves are not allowed to oxidize as fully as their black counterparts. The liquor produced when steeping an oolong is typically a light green color, although a reddish tone is also possible from some types within this varietal - especially those that are more fully oxidized.

Baozhong

Also known as pouchong, this least oxidized of the oolong teas is very near to the green tea category. It is produced in ping ling county in Northern Taiwan (wenshan district) where oolong production is an art form. Its slightly vegetal taste is fresh and light, making it a perfect afternoon tea to be taken alone during a moment of respite.

$13.50

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Blue Spring Oolong

The leaves for this oolong are grown at high elevations in fujian province, China -- amidst a landscape that is home to the ideal breezes and humidity for producing quality teas. The partially oxidized leaves are hand-rolled in a licorice powder, causing them to take on the appearance of small pebbles. When brewed, the liquor emits a delicately sweet aroma, and provides a pleasantly peculiar, lingering finish. This is perhaps the most unique oolong tea we have ever experienced.

$10.00

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Dan Chong Charcoal-Fired

A rare and largely unknown style of oolong from the orchard fields of Southern China's guangdong province, the dan chong leaves are carefully hand-selected from individual, wild, ancient tea trees, then hand-crafted and high-fired before being released to grace the pots of discriminating oolong enthusiasts. Best enjoyed gong fu style. May be steeped multiple times.

$15.50

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Frozen Summit

This high mountain oolong is grown near the geographical heart of Taiwan. Surrounded by a year-long early-morning fog, this area produces some of the finest oolongs in the world. In fact, the tea manufacturer from whom we source this tea won 1st place in the Taiwan high mountain oolong competition in 2018. The liquor exhibits a golden amber color with a complex nutty aroma. The taste is distinctly fragrant with crisp floral notes and a smooth sweet finish.

$18.50

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Jin Xuan

This offering is the direct result of our relationship with tea growers on our tea-buying trip to Taiwan in the fall of 2008. The jin xuan is an oolong tea varietal that is typically grown side-by-side with the frozen summit or high mountain, teas. The leaves themselves are slightly larger, darker green and have a "coarser" serration on their margin. What truly makes the difference in taste, however, is the time of day the plucking is accomplished. While frozen summit is usually picked early in the morning, jin xuan is picked in the heat of the

$16.50

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Milk Oolong

This semi-oxidized tea varietal has a very distinctive "buttery" characteristic to its liquor that is the result of a unique combination of harvest-timing coupled with processing technique. The leaves are selected from tea plants growing in the mountains of fujian province, China at elevations between 1600 and 4000 feet above sea-level. The plucking must then occur only on a morning following a precipitous drop in temperature in comparison to the day before. The hand-picked leaves are then removed to the tea factory where they are carefully oxi

$10.50

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Monkey-Picked Ti Kwan Yin

Ti kwan yins are among the most prized of the oolong tea varieties. The monkey-picked variety comes from ancient, unpruned tea trees that produce leaves that are so far off the ground that "only monkeys can pick them"! This tea is a rare treat that you'll want to both savor and share. May be steeped multiple times.

$17.50

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Oriental Beauty

This is a competition grade formosan oolong from hsinchu county in northwestern Taiwan. The leaves are lightly roasted, giving the resultant brew a full, rich flavor with accompanying aroma of ripe fruit and honey. It is said that queen victoria was so taken with the wonderful flavor of this tea when she was introduced to it back in the 19th century that she herself gave it the moniker of "oriental beauty". This tea is a "must-try" for serious oolong connoisseurs.

$40.50

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Osmanthus Oolong

Located on the South bank of the yangtze river, the hunan province is the place of origin for this impressive oolong that has been deftly scented with sweet osmanthus flowers that blossom in the ancient Phoenix town region. The unique "heat-infusing" process bakes the oolong leaves with fresh osmanthus flowers resulting in a light, sweet flavor with hints of apricots and a smooth finish.

$9.50

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Pacific Breeze

We can only describe this extraordinary blend as "eye-popping"! This tea is an exotic melange of only the finest organic ingredients - oolong tea leaves, wild roses, jasmine blossoms, lemon myrtle and natural citrus oils that come together to produce a beautiful, dry and flavorful brew that will linger on the palate. This tea is an experience that must be tried.

$11.00

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Rift Valley Oolong

While all oolongs are comparatively rare, kenyan oolongs are virtually unheard of. This tea hails from the nandi hills on the outside edge of Kenya's great rift valley and is made of large, loosely rolled, and lightly oxidized leaves that produce a smooth, mild liquor exhibiting a slightly sweet-smoky vegetal characteristic. Definitely an acquisition for the adventurous oolong lover's collection.

$7.50

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The Iron Goddess

This especially bold oolong, from nantou county in central Taiwan, is produced only from mature leaves that are grown at an elevation above 3, 500 feet. Its toasty aroma and bitter-sweet chocolate taste are the result of a skillful tea master applying a "high roast" during the final stage of processing.

$10.50

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Wuyi Shan Red Cape

Red cape oolong tea was prepared by and for the Chinese imperial family of the yuan dynasty (13th and 14th centuries). This is a wonderful, highly oxidized oolong grown on the slopes of the famous wuyi mountain in fujian province - home to some of the world's most prized teas. The leaves produce a liquor that is smooth, rich and woody in character. Treat yourself to this royal tribute tea.

$9.50

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Wuyi Shan Ti Kwan Yin

Our finest ti kwan yin comes from wuyi mountain - the legendary home of kwan yin (the buddhist goddess of mercy). It is a moderately-oxidized oolong (wulong), and yields a heavy aroma and fruity fragrance. It can be steeped many times without becoming bitter. The classic choice for a gong fu ceremony.

$8.00

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Black Tea

Black teas are known as "red teas" in China because they produce a brew that is typically dark red-brown in tone. They are the most oxidized of all tea types and have a very characteristic pungency to their aroma.

Absolute Almond

This flavored black tea not only contains the essential oil of the almond nut, but actual pieces of dried almonds as well. The nutty richness and smooth flavor makes this an excellent after-dinner tea.

$6.00

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Anna's Choice

This tea is our tribute to anna, duchess of bedford. The duchess is accredited with the invention of the now famous "afternoon tea". It seems anna grew hungry awaiting the return of the duke and his cohorts from their daily fox hunts, so she began inviting the women to her estate to join her for tea and snacks to tide them over until dinner. Anna's choice is the perfect accompaniment to cookies and other buttery sweets.

$12.50

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Black Beauty

Our black beauty is a China black that is flavored with lichee fruit. Following an ancient process, the tea leaves are infused with the succulent juice of the lichee - a fruit that is also the Chinese symbol for beauty (hence the name). This brew has a delicate, woody overtone with a hint of sweet lichee flavor.

$6.50

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Black Currant

A blend of fine Chinese black teas with a healthy dose of black currant flavoring. The brew produced from this classic pairing is delightful in its berry-based richness. Great hot, but absolutely terrific iced.

$6.50

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Black Mango

Ull bodied black tea from the nilgiri region in Southern India with the essence of mango and marigold flower petals. This tropical treat is delectable both hot and cold. Indulge your taste buds.

$4.50

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Brandied Apricot Organic

Fine blend of India and ceylon black teas combined with just the right amount of brandied apricots to provide a rich, fruity brew that is the perfect finish to a fine meal and equally perfect by itself as a relaxing afternoon treat.

$6.50

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Ceylon Silver Striped

A stunning and extremely rare sri lankan black tea that has beautiful silver-haired tea leaf buds exhibiting a level of skill and artistry in the manufacturing process rarely seen outside of China. The aroma is rich and sweet and the delicate flavor is smooth and refreshing.

$10.00

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Chocolate Mint Tea

Reminiscent of a thin mint cookie, this blend combines fine China black teas with a gentle dose of dark chocolate flavoring and fresh peppermint. A wonderful dessert tea.

$7.50

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Congou Special Grade

Congou is the Chinese contraction for gong fu - you may recognize this tea type by its alternate name - gong fu cha. This China black is grown in the mountains of fujian province. It is an early-season, small-leafed tea that produces a rich cup of reddish-brown liquor. As its name implies, it is a terrific choice for the traditional gong fu tea service, but also performs well with conventional steeping methods.

$8.50

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Constant Companion

One of our earliest recollections of "good" tea was a supermarket variety of a black tea combined with "the rind of oranges and sweet spice. " we've taken that recollection and "kicked it up a notch" by offering this premium loose leaf tea that's even better than the original. Although we typically advocate drinking our teas without accompanying condiments, a touch of sugar truly helps to awaken the orange flavors in this popular blend. Try it and see if you don't agree.

$6.00

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Cream Assam

This blend is proof that opposites attract - a hearty Assam tea base combined with smooth honey vanilla. The resulting harmony is a treat for both the nose and mouth.

$11.50

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Decaffeinated Assam

A hearty Indian Assam in a naturally decaffeinated version.

$6.00

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Decaffeinated Earl Grey

Our classic earl grey without the stimulating effects of caffeine.

$6.00

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Decaffeinated English Breakfast

The popular black breakfast blend in decaffeinated form.

$6.00

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Decaffeinated Le Tour de France

This is a decaffeinated version of our popular le tour de France. Sitting in a sidewalk cafe on the champs elysee in paris, this special decaffeinated black tea blend will awaken all of your senses as you anticipate watching the final day of arguably the toughest sporting event in the world - le tour de France. This fruity black tea with a hint of vanilla and black currant will help you reminisce about all of the unforgettable climbs up l'alpe d'huez.

$6.00

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Decaffeinated Spice Tea

A decaf blend of the orient's finest black teas and exotic spices. Decaf spice tea's approachable taste will appeal to just about every palate. This is a decaf version of our most popular black tea.

$12.50

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Decaffeinated Vanilla Chai (16 oz.)

This is our powdered decaffeinated vanilla chai which is a blend of India black tea with milk and sugar. The preparation of this chai is similar to that of making hot chocolate. Just add boiling water to the tea, stir and enjoy.

$11.20

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Earl Grey

Our classic earl grey blend is full-bodied with an intense and pleasing flavor from natural oil of bergamot.

$4.50

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Earl Grey Darjeeling

Earl grey is possibly the world's most popular tea varietal, with the oil of bergamot providing its characteristic aroma and flavor. We've taken that world-famous flavor and added it to a particularly fine example of darjeeling tea to produce a very delicate and sophisticated blend that's sure to please even the most discriminating palate.

$5.50

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Earl Grey Supreme

This blend dates back to the 19th century sino-british trade of opium, tea, silk, and porcelain. Earl grey is a british tea classic and one of the most popular teas in the world. This is a blend of premium black tea leaves from China with 100% natural oil pressed from real bergamot citrus fruits. This oddly shaped fruit is what gives earl grey its flowery and sweet citrus aroma.

$5.50

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English Breakfast

We searched long and hard for a high quality English breakfast tea that we would be proud to serve to our customers. This blended black eye-opener truly fits the bill. Never mind breakfast, this tea is an excellent choice all day long. Hats off to our friends from across the pond!

$5.00

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Erin Go Bragh

A tribute to the Irish! This black tea is a blend of the hearty assams and refined darjeelings grown in Northern India. O danny boy, the pipes, the pipes are callin'.

$12.50

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First Flush Darjeeling

Teas from darjeeling are reputed to have fresh, muscatel and flowery aromas. The term "first flush" refers to the first plucking season of the year - march to april. Teas from the first flush are greener, lighter and more flowery in taste compared to their later season relatives.

$8.50

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Garden Grove

This is a brew to be savored "al fresco". We've blended black tea with vanilla and a mixture of red fruits to produce a fresh-tasting cup that's sure to please.

$10.00

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German Breakfast

The stoutest of all of our breakfast blends achieved by utilizing broken orange pekoe (bop) Assam tea leaves - the smaller the leaf the stronger the brew. This tea is rich in taste with an accompanying mouthfeel that will be familiar to coffee drinkers. German breakfast will easily support the addition of milk and sugar for those of you with an incurable sweet-tooth.

$13.50

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Ginger Peach Organic

This hearty black tea has been blended with the essence of fresh peaches and spicy organic ginger. A wonderful tea any time of day.

$6.50

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Irish Breakfast

A classic breakfast blend of black teas. This brew is rich in Assam teas, making it heartier than its "English" equivalent and quite capable of standing up to milk and sugar if you feel compelled to add them!

$12.50

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Keemun Hao Ya

One of the finest black teas from China, keemun comes from the high mountains surrounding the town qi men in anhui province. This part of China was originally a green tea producing region until the black tea process was introduced in the 19th century. The result of this introduction was a prized black tea with a unique smoky-sweet aroma and rich taste. Keemun is now considered to be one of China's "10 famous teas", with the "a" grade hao ya picking exhibited in this selection being the very highest quality example of this classic varietal.

$10.00

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Golden Tip Assam

Assam, in the brahmaputra valley, is the largest tea producing region in the world. The valley lies 120 miles East of darjeeling and borders with China, myanmar ("it will always be Burma to me") and Bangladesh. It is one of the wettest regions of the world. The majority of Assam production takes place from july to september. Golden Assam are prized among others for their malty, full-body flavor.

$10.00

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Holiday Blend

This black tea blend is a seasonal offering that we've incorporated into our menu to invoke a deep sense of holiday cheer in our clientele. Fine quality black teas from India and ceylon are combined with a wonderful mixture of wintry herbs and spices to form a brew that will recall your fondest memories of time spent with friends and family in front of a crackling fire on a cold winter's night.

$7.50

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Kenyan Safari

This black tea from Kenya is produced in the cut-tear-curl fashion, yielding a small, broken leaf, and a strong liquor. Unbeknownst to many of us in America, Kenya is the fourth largest tea-producing nation in the world. This kenyan is full-bodied but smooth and a good accompaniment to a hearty breakfast.

$5.00

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Kilimanjaro

One of the finest-cut ctc (cut-tear-curl) black teas that we offer here at gong fu tea (remember - the smaller the leaf, the stronger the brew). This bold, eye-opening tea hails from the hills of Tanzania, in the shadow of snow-capped kilimanjaro. A great way to begin an adventure-filled day.

$5.50

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Lapsang Souchong

This black tea is produced in the wuyi mountains of fujian province, China. The distinctive smoky taste and aroma is achieved during the drying process in which the tea leaves are placed on panels above tamarack wood fires. Sir arthur conan doyle portrayed his sherlock holmes character as being the consummate lapsang souchong aficionado. Although not particularly approachable by newly-made tea drinkers, we've found this tea to be an acquired taste that soon becomes a craving that only fine quality lapsang souchong can satiate.

$5.00

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Le Tour de France

Sitting in a sidewalk cafe on the champs elysee in paris, this special black tea blend will awaken all of your senses as you anticipate watching the final day of arguably the toughest sporting event in the world - le tour de France. This fruity black tea with a hint of vanilla and black currant will help you reminisce about all of the unforgettable climbs up l'alpe d'huez.

$5.00

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Lords & Ladies Tea Blend

This hearty and traditional blend of kenyan, ceylon and Assam teas is sure to please the palates of the most discriminating connoisseurs of the british tea tradition. This fine quality tea is wonderful as a stand alone, self-drinking tea but also lends itself to being accompanied by cream and sugar in the much revered English manner. Think of this selection as pg tips taken to an entirely new level of quality.

$6.00

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Masala Chai

This blend of black Indian teas and rich spices is a traditional Indian favorite when served with milk and sugar. This same fashion is fast becoming a craze here in the u. S. By brewing this blend as a concentrate and mixing with milk and sugar to taste, you can make the very highest quality and traditional chai right in your own home.

$5.00

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Monkey-Picked Black

The high elevations and cool mists of nanping county, fujian province, China provide an excellent environment for some of the world's best teas. This legendary black tea owes its name to an interesting bit of lore that claimed that to get to the best tea bushes, monkeys were trained to scale the cliffs and select only the finest buds. They would place the buds in their vests and climb back down the mountainside. Even though human hands pick these buds today, the quality is still excellent. The liquor of this tea is "monkey-colored" in appearanc

$10.50

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Nandi Hills Artisanal

This is a one-of-kind monsoon-flush tea from Kenya. It is comprised of large op tea leaves that exhibit a malty sweetness when steeped. A very rare tea, produced in micro-batches and unmatched in Kenya in regard to the pristine quality of its leaf manufacture.

$6.50

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Nil Giri

The nilgiris ("blue mountains") are situated in Southern India, a picturesque range of undulating hilly landscapes where black tea is grown at elevations ranging from 3000 feet to above 8000 feet. Nilgiri teas are relatively mild teas with mellow, light and clean liquor. It grows all the year round unlike the seasonal Assam and darjeeling's. This tea makes an exceptionally smooth iced tea.

$5.00

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Organic 500 Mile Chai

The tale of a 500 mile chai originates from the many late night truck drivers stopping at small chai stands along India's highways asking for a very strong and sweet brew to help them drive long distances ("for another 500 miles"). This blend of chai includes small leaf black tea, dried ginger, cloves, and cinnamon.

$5.00

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Organic Ceylon Black Tips

N the tea trade, teas from Sri Lanka are still referred to as "ceylon". This exceptional ceylon tea comes from the rugged mountains of the sri lankan interior where some of the finest high-grown black teas in the world are produced. It is made from long tips and has a full bodied, light chocolate flavor.

$5.50

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Organic Emperor's Gold

This is one of the top grade black teas from yunnan, China. Made from long, slender, gold leaf tips. It has a sweet, slightly roasted, full bodied flavor similar to apricots. There was only a small harvest of this tea this season and perhaps it reflects the precious value of gold in times of the emperor.

$11.00

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Prince of Wales

This is a classic, if slightly obscure blended black tea that we enjoy very much. The secret to the great taste is the mint flavoring. Don't let the overpowering aroma fool you, the liquor has only a hint of the refreshing mint taste to tantalize your taste buds.

$6.00

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Queen's Blend

Queen victoria declared her preferred tea blend back in 1876 and this tea is it! It has Assam teas as its base, making it even stronger than our Irish breakfast tea, but also contains a hint of the finest darjeelings to create a lingering astringency that you are sure to appreciate.

$13.00

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Red Fruit Mélange

A bold mixture of raspberry, strawberry and cherry has been blended with a fine black tea to form an unforgettable combination. While similar to our Garden Grove offering, this blend contains no vanilla and is more "fruit forward" in both taste and nose.

$10.00

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Red Plum Tea

Red plum tea although a black tea, our red plum is grown near the same famous dragon's well in zhejiang province from which our lung ching originates. This tea is processed using a unique method that ends-up producing a rich, malty flavor with a smoky aroma. We find red plum tea to be a good accompaniment to rich foods and sweets.

$9.50

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Second Flush Darjeeling

The term "second flush" refers to the second distinct plucking season of the year - may to june. The leaves from this harvest are hardier and their flavor more robust than the cold season teas such as the 1st and autumnal flushes. This classic darjeeling comes from the renowned margaret's hope estate and was air-freighted to us by courier - allowing you to enjoy it at its peak of freshness.

$7.50

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Shanghai Sunrise

Greet the day with this fine black tea blended with a tantalizing array of floral compliments - sunflower, cornflower and safflower petals. As tasty to the eye as it is to the palate.

$11.50

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Spice Chai (16 oz.)

This is our powdered spice chai which is a blend of India black tea with milk and sugar. The preparation of this chai is similar to that of making hot chocolate. Just add boiling water to the tea, stir and enjoy.

$11.20

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Spice Tea

A blend of the orient's finest black teas and exotic spices. Spice tea's unique but approachable taste will appeal to just about every palate. This is our most popular black tea.

$12.50

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Summertime Tea Blend

This is a unique blend of both black and green teas, made all the more enticing by the addition of safflower, hibiscus, apricot, and natural lemon and raspberry essences. Excellent as an early morning wake-me-up, but even better iced on a hot summer afternoon.

$11.50

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Sun Moon Lake Hong Cha

This wonderful black tea comes to us as a result of our fall 2008 buying trip to Taiwan. Tea masters there have imported growing stock from India's fabled Assam tea-growing region and established a tea garden in the South of the island that now produces a rich yet mild brew unlike any other tea that we have ever experienced.

$20.50

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The Dalai's Daily

This tea combines the finest of India's three primary tea-growing regions - Assam, darjeeling, and nilgiri, with a dose of China's black keemun tea. The result is a robust tea perfect for your daily meditations. The more you try it, the more you'll like it.

$11.00

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The Himalayan

Through our contacts in the tea industry, we were able to find a tea garden nestled in the foothills of the himalayas that specializes in producing a wonderfully bold black tea. Simply put, the Himalayan is as wildly beautiful as its namesake. A must-try for the adventurer at heart.

$6.50

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Tibetan Tiger

This is a very interesting early-morning eye-opener. The finest Assam, darjeeling and oolong teas are blended at precise proportions designed to get your day off to a good start.

$5.00

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Turkish Tea

Turkey has been producing tea since the early 1900's. Despite a slow start and an ingrained coffee-culture, turkey is now the fifth largest tea-producing nation in the world and its citizens consume more tea per capita than any other nationality. Our tea hails from the East coast of the black sea and is produced in the vicinity of the city of rize. Try this tea in typical Turkish fashion - plenty of sugar but absolutely no milk!

$6.50

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Vanilla Chai

This is our powdered vanilla chai which is a blend of India black tea with milk and sugar. The preparation of this chai is similar to that of making hot chocolate. Just add boiling water to the tea, stir and enjoy.

$11.20

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Wuyi Rock Tea

This is the original, unsmoked lapsang souchong from the famous wuyi mountain of China’s fujian province. This classic China black owes its unique flavor to the mineral-rich soils of the unspoiled limestone heights of its namesake mountain home – a wonderful choice for the traditional Chinese gongfu tea preparation.

$6.00

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Purple Passion

A basic black tea made irresistible by the addition of passion fruit flavoring. Linger over your cup as the floral scents delight your senses. Sorry, our version contains no everclear!

$10.00

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Puerh Tea

Puerh teas are fully oxidized teas which are unique in that they are aged - an attribute which is quite contrary to most tea production which values freshness above all. All puerhs, whether green, or black, are produced from special large-leaved tea plants that are inherent to the yunnan province in Southwestern China.

Camel's Breath (3.5 oz.)

From China's yunnan province comes this great aged puerh tea featuring a rich earthy taste with briny overtones. It is molded into the shape of a bird's nest and is individually paper-wrapped. There are many health benefits attributed to puerh. Research has shown that it contributes to reducing fat and lowering cholesterol, helps with indigestion and has shown promise in treating obesity.

$12.00

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Green Loose Leaf Puerh

A rare and unusual green loose leaf puerh tea from yunnan, China. After plucking, the leaves receive minimal processing - a simple withering and sun-drying. The aroma is mellow and earthy and the flavor is rich, full and delicately smoky.

$8.50

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Organic Ginger Citrus Puerh

This blend begins with a black or "cooked" puerh tea base. To this rich beginnings, we've asked our blenders to add pieces of dried ginger as well as lemon verbena and lemongrass. The result is a brew that is wonderfully contrasting - both rich and deep, while also light and refreshing. The perfect after-dinner digestive.

$8.50

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Organic Ginger Puerh

This wonderful blend of ginger and lightly aged puerh tea is perfect for those looking to purge toxins from their bodies. Researchers in China have concluded that puerh is the best type of tea for weight loss and cholesterol reduction. It is an incredibly tasty tea that is soothing and medicinal in nature.

$8.50

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Organic Golden Puerh

Throughout its long history, puerh has been reserved by the Chinese imperial court as a "tea of tribute". Golden refers to the high percentage of prized tea leaf buds found in this extraordinary tea. Made from small leaves this tea is sweet, smooth and lightly aged.

$7.50

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Organic Green Tuocha

Made from deep green leaves from the yunnan province in Southern China, this bowl shaped puerh tea produces a slightly smoky and vegetal sweet brew. Produced in the summer, this organic tuocha is sun-dried, steamed and then molded into small bowls. Will provide multiple infusions.

$5.50

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Organic Puerh Tuocha

The earliest known Chinese word for tea is "tou", and later referred to as "tay" in tang dynasty times and then "cha" in mandarin. This toucha was made from dark aged tea leaves and then rolled into small bowls. Fragrant, sweet and a very distinct earthy flavor. Will provide multiple infusions.

$8.00

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7 Sons Bing Cha (12 oz.)

This seven-layer puerh tea cake was produced in China's yunnan province in 2011, then aged for two years before being released for consumption. The brew made from the compressed leaves of this cake exhibits a wonderful earthiness with the underlying musty notes of these traditionally aged teas. Legend has it that if you whisper your wish into the steam from the first pot of tea made from seven sons bing cha, your wish will come true by the time you have finished brewing the entire 12-ounce cake. This is a very limited offering.

$41.00

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Sticky Rice Tuocha

This is a black, ripened puerh, formed into the traditional miniature bird's nest - style tuocha. The addition of a Chinese herb called nuo mi xiang infuses this rich tea with the pleasant taste and aroma of sticky rice. A very unique treat for the puerh enthusiast. Will provide multiple infusions.

$8.50

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Herbal Tea

Herbal teas are not truly teas at all - they are simply a variety of herbs, fruit and flowers blended together in a manner which will allow them to be steeped like a tea and provide a tea-like infusion. There are many different herbal combinations possible, using ingredients that can be sourced from all over the world - some based on recipes for ancient herbal remedies, others blended purely for an agreeable taste.

Cape Town Rooibos Organic

This special rooibos (roy-boss) tea offers all of the benefits of the South African rooibos organic along with a blended medley of rose petals, chamomile, orange peel and spearmint. Rooibos does not contain much tannin and is rich in vitamin c. Delicious as an iced tea.

$6.00

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Cranberry Lover's Tea

This lover's blend of honey bush and rooibos contains the nutrient powerhouse fruit from the mountain cranberry shrub. These low bush cranberries are packed with high levels of antioxidants and health promoting properties. Blended with rose buds and small sugar hearts, this tea will charm your sweetheart and will pose the question: be my valentine?

$5.50

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Fruit Fantasia

A superb fruit infusion that has a tart and fruity flavor profile with notes of blueberry and bing cherries. This blend also contains schisandra berries. Schisandra is an adaptogen - an herb that has an energizing effect on human cells to help cells resist stress - physical and mental. It is also reputed to be a libido tonic for both men and women.

$8.00

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Green Rooibos Organic

Less oxidized than our popular South African rooibos, our green rooibos has a lighter body with a distinctive earthy flavor and a slightly sweet finish. It is known to have a soothing effect on the central nervous system which helps reduce tension and stress on the body. It is also known to aid in the relief of heartburn, insomnia and hypertension. A great evening tea!

$4.50

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Honeybush Organic

This naturally sweet, mellow and deep red herbal tea is not made from tea leaves but from an herb that has been cultivated by the indigenous people of South Africa for hundreds of years. This natural tea is rich in the nutrients iron, potassium, calcium, copper, zinc, sodium, and vitamin c. It is known to contribute towards preventing cancerous tumors and menopausal symptoms. A great late night tea!

$4.50

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Mediterranean Chamomile

Enjoy this sweet chamomile made even sweeter by the subtle addition of orange and hibiscus.

$9.50

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Mint Yerba Mate Organic

This mate has all of the same benefits of our yerba mate organic but also encompasses a soothing hint of aromatic peppermint.

$4.50

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Nature's Bounty

An herbal infusion based on a solid fruit foundation of papaya, apple, raisin, and cherry. Just the right dose of spices is added to round out the wonderful flavor in this wintry treat.

$10.50

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Organic Chrysanthemum Blossoms

A traditional medicinal herb in China, chrysanthemum blossoms are known as "yin" or the cooling tonic. The Chinese started consuming chrysanthemum tea during the song dynasty (960-1279) to utilize this flowers ability to relieve stress, soothe eyes and headaches as well as detoxify the body. These charming white flowers brew a bright golden infusion with notes that are slightly sweet with a hint of mint. Enjoying a cup of chrysanthemum tea is a relaxing way to end a very long and busy day.

$8.00

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Organic Cleopatra's Cuppa

Only the best chamomile available would have pleased the queen of the nile. We think that this selection would have found us in her good graces. Try some and let us know what you think.

$6.00

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Organic Rooibos Chai

Naturally caffeine-free, this inspiring chai has been handcrafted by blending a full bodied and smooth South African rooibos with cinnamon, cardamom, spearmint, and cloves.

$5.50

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Organic Scarlet & Ginger

His is a bright red, organic herbal infusion that is both a delight to the eye and to the tongue. Large slices of ginger are paired with schisandra berries, ginseng, orange, rosehips, licorice, hibiscus, and fruit essences.

$7.50

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Organic Symphonic Splendor

This herbal infusion is a wonderful marriage of organic lemongrass, peppermint, ginger, licorice, cardamom, and pepper. The resulting brew is a calming treat with a peppery bite at the finish.

$7.50

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Peach Rooibos

Originally cultivated in China, the peach is an important part of Chinese tradition, and is symbolic of good health, longevity, and everlasting life. This soothing herbal blend marries the healthy, high antioxidant, properties of green rooibos with the natural essence of this ancient fruit of immortality.

$5.00

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Red Raspberry Delight

A delicate but full-bodied blend of South African red teas (rooibos and honeybush) subtly flavored with a delightful hint of raspberry. Naturally caffeine-free, this blend is great way to take the edge off of a long day. Enjoy hot or cold.

$5.00

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Roasted Yerba Mate

An unusual variation of the green yerba mate. The leaves of this mate are roasted to provide a smooth, sweet flavor. Research indicates mate's stimulant as mateine. Although similar to caffeine, it provides a more balanced stimulation. It will provide many infusions.

$6.00

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Serenity Now

When you need a moment's respite from a hectic day, infuse this herbal blend of peppermint, rose hips, and rose petals in a cup of boiling water and allow your troubles to be carried away with the fragrant rising steam.

$9.50

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Siberian Ginseng

Although an herbal cousin of American and Asian ginsengs, siberian ginseng is a distinct plant (eleutherococcus senticosus) with different active chemical components. It is widely used in Russia to help the body adapt to stressful conditions and is prized for its ability to enhance endurance, stimulate a good memory and restore vigor.

$7.50

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South African Rooibos Organic

Grown in the cederberg area of the cape region, the natives first discovered the small bush aspalathus lineris at the turn of the last century. Rooibos (roy-boss) is prized for its great flavor and health beneficial antioxidants, minerals and vitamins. Naturally caffeine-free, rooibos is also know as red bush and has a deep red infusion with a full body and sweet finishing flavor. Recent research also shows that it contains the highest known levels of anti-aging properties of any plant on earth.

$4.50

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Starry Night

Starry night tea is a delightful herbal blend that was inspired by van gogh's classic painting of the same name. In this work, the cool dark colors of the night sky in combination with the warm glow from the windows of the cottages in the village below evoke the viewer's childhood memories of imagining what might exist in those dark and starry skies. Van gogh himself is quoted as having said "looking at the stars always makes me dream. " we hope that this gentle infusion of chamomile, peppermint, orange, fennel and the petals of both rose and l

$9.50

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Vanilla Rooibos

This relaxing blend combines naturally caffeine-free South African rooibos with a subtle concentration of a smooth and creamy vanilla.

$5.00

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Winter Wellness Tea

A blend of organic echinacea and tulsi - to boost your immune system, mixed with eleuthero root for energy and a little ginger and lemon peel for taste. A heartwarming brew to help ward off the cold and flu season's nastiest bugs.

$7.50

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Witches' Blend

This delicious blend is comprised of a unique array of herbs combined especially for meditation and magick. The bright red brew is a perfect beverage to enjoy both everyday and on special occasions - from yule to samhain.

$8.50

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Yerba Mate Organic

Yerba mate (ma-tay) organic was inspired by the guarani indians who believed it could cleanse and heal the spirit. Today, millions enjoy it in South America. Mate is an evergreen plant from the holly family (llex paraguariensis). It helps cope with stress and is beneficial for the nervous and immune systems. Research has shown yerba mate to contain a wealth of nutrients including vitamins, mineral, amino acids, and high levels of antioxidants.

$4.50

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