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We have over 60 outstanding looseleaf teas on our menu. All of them are available to purchase by the ounce. Please call or email for current pricing or to place an order.

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GREEN tea is an unfermented tea which is whithered and steamed before drying to prevent oxidation and fermentation and retain the leaves' green color.

Traditional matcha
A special Japanese powdered green tea use in tea ceremony
Kukicha matcha
Matcha blended with kukicha twigs and stems
Kabuse Sencha
A shade grown, highly prized Japanese tea
Bancha
A superior grade everyday Japanese green tea
Genmaicha
Organic Sencha with toasted rice kernels
Green Pomegranate
Green tea blended with raspberries and essence of pomegranate
Gunpowder
A grassy infusion with a slightly smoky flavor
Green Earl Grey
Green tea blended with Italian Bergamot
Hojicha Asairi
Roasted green tea from Japan
Jasmine Pearl
Delicate Chinese green tea rolled into pearls and scented with jasmine blossoms
Kukicha
Aged organic twigs and stems toasted to create a full-bodied tea
Moroccan Mint
Organic peppermint & spearmint blended with gunpowder green tea
Snow Buds - Mao Feng
Produced in Anhui Province in eastern China. A sweet and savory green tea.

BLACK tea has a stronger color and flavor than green tea. It is prepared from leaves that have been fermented/oxidized before being fully dried, and due to the oxidation process the polyphenol content is less than that of green tea.

Yunnan
100% organic Yunnan black tea
Assam Gold
A malty organic black tea from Northern India
Earl Grey
Full bodied black tea blended with Italian Bergamot
English Breakfast
A unique blend of Indian and Chinese black teas
2nd Flush Darjeeling
A second flush tea from India
Golden Monkey
A Chinese black tea with intense honey notes
Golden Needles
Handpicked, young buds with notes of prunes and molasses
Masala Chai
Organic blend of Assam tea with cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, cloves, and other spices
Lapsang Souchong
Tea leaves smoked over pine needles for a distinctive aroma and taste
Wild Red Tian Hu Shan
A special black tea from China's West Lake Region. Very smooth.
Ginger Peach
Organic Indian black tea blended with natural peach flavor, ginger, and cardamom.
Russian Caravan
A blend of Chinese and Indian organic teas. Slightly smoky, dry, and robust.

PU'ERH teas are known as "post-oxidized" because, after wilting in the sun-drying, the leaves are piled, dampened, and enzymes are introduced whose external actions on the tea result in oxidation. Pu 'erhs are earthy, deep, and full of flavor and aroma. Pu 'erhs come in two types: cooked (black) or raw (green).

Organic Pu'erh (cooked), loose leaf
Rising Moon
(cooked), brick
Old Tea Road Horse
(cooked), cake
Wild Meadow Flower
(raw), brick
Remote Mountain Ancient Tree
(raw), cake
Beeng cha green
(raw), cake

OOLONG teas are the result of partial oxidation, often retaining a great deal of their green color. Many oolongs are rolled, allowing for multiple steepings.

Velvet Oolong (available seasonally)
A rich, buttery oolong

Ti Kuan Yin (Iron Goddess Oolong)
Smooth and slight chestnut notes, sweet and floral
Frost Oolong
Leaves harvested after first Spring frost. A brisk brew with flavors of baked bread and sliced apples
99% Oolong
Full rich brew that delivers a dark purple infusion

Spring Mountain
A hand-plucked oolong produced in the mountains near Da Lat township outside of Ho Chi Minh City. It is a large-leaf and exceptionally well-made oolong. Lightly roasted and tightly rolled, this is a top-tier selection.
Emerald Oolong
A machine-reaped oolong produced in the foothills near Mingjin township in Nantou county, Taiwan. It is a small-leaf Chinese Wu-Yi varietal and is lightly roasted. Plucked up to 6 times per year, the late winter and early spring harvests tend to produce ideal tea. Ours is from a winter harvest.
GABA
Produced from Taiwanese Ali-Shan, high-mountain tea leaves, GABA contains a high percentage of Gamma Aminobutyric Acid, known for having a calming effect on the nervous system. It has a wonderful, soothing flavor, said by some to be similar to that of ripe bananas. A nugget-style oolong with a caramel-colored, fragrant brew.

WHITE tea is a form of tea in which young leaves and buds are rolled and dried. It is the least processed form of tea.

White Gogi Blossom
Organic white tea blended with gogi berries, lemon myrtle and marigold
Silver Needle
A balanced, highly prized white tea that's only harvested for a few days each year
White Peony
A fresh and sweet white tea
Summer Rain
Organic white peony with cantaloupe and jasmine essence.
Great iced.

HERBAL teas, called tisanes, are not true teas in the strict sense, but are popular for their medicinal and calming qualities and unique flavors. They contain a blend of dried flowers, stems, roots, and leaves.

Chamomile
Chrysanthemum
Mint
Mint Chocolate
French Lemon Ginger
Rooibos
Velvet
Yerba Mate
Tridosha
Yoga Blend
Feel Better Blend
Raspberry Nectar
Lemon Hibiscus
Detox Blend

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