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Revised 1st June 2010 - Dragonwell discontinued, First Grade retained
China's share of the international market decreased during
the present century due to competition from countries such
as India and Ceylon. China still produces a bewildering
range of teas loosely classified as black, green, oolong,
scented or compressed.
Black teas are produced extensively throughout the country. Those
from Fukien province are among the best known and referred to as
Red Congous. Many scented variations exist, Rose Congou
being one of the best known.
Fukien is also the source of other well known Souchong leaf
teas such as Lapsang Souchong and
green teas such as Jasmine and Flowers
and its noble brother Yin Hao Jasmine.
Another tea from this province is our high quality
traditional oolong, Goddess of Mercy Premium Grade
Black teas from the Central provinces have very
different characteristics. Notably, Anwhei province is the
source of Keemun, the often named English Breakfast;
devotees will enjoy our Imperial Black No. 10
and the remarkable Keemun Hao Ya 'A'.
China Black is a traditional blend
of teas from this area.
Scented teas are produced throughout the growing areas. From
truly green teas, such as Guangxi Guihua,
to those with partial fermentation such as Orchid
to blacks such as Lichee.
Exports from Yunnan, a mountainous region
on the South West border, commenced around the end of the
Second World War. Black Gold is
an example of the highest quality of black tea from
this region. It is also the source of compressed
teas such as Pu Erh and
associated teas such as Tuocha.
Our prices are indicated in brackets and are in Canadian
Dollars. The prices refer to 125g/250g/500g.
China Black (6.60/13.00/25.20)
A large black leaf which infuses to give a light bodied tea
with slight smokiness and lots of colour.
Imperial Black No. 10 (7.50/14.50/28.00)
A superior Keemun possessing winey, full colour and
the characteristic smokiness of a quality Keemun.
Keemun Hao Ya 'A' (17.00/32.00/61.00)
Possessing a uniform and well shaped congou leaf, this popular
tea retains a full complement of complex flavours and aromas
with full, round Keemun taste.
Ning Hong Ying Hao (24.00/45.00/87.00)
Finest Keemun, from our new supplier, small neat black
leaves and golden tips. Full flavour with delicate aroma.
Keemun Rosettes (21.00/39.00/75.00)
Hand tied rosettes of black Keemun tea from our new
supplier in China.
Golden Needle Fujian (17.00/33.00/63.00)
Long slender black leaves, a late picked Panyong which brews
a full black tea reminiscent of an Assam. Liquor is deep in
colour and spicy.
China Lapsang Souchong (7.00/13.50/26.00)
Full charcoal smokiness, dark and thick, Lapsang Souchong with
its large leaf, brews a very esoteric tea.
Black Pearls (7.00/13.50/26.00)
Rich and aromatic black tea manufactured in Fujian Province
in traditional manner. Large hand rolled gunpowder leaves
imbue a very familiar taste.
Jasmine Dragon Pearls (18.00/34.00/65.00)
Dragon Pearls are grown, steamed and hand
rolled on farms in the Fujian Mountains from the top two leaves
and the bud of new season growth. The infusion is light, fresh
and sweet.
Jasmine and Flowers (7.50/14.50/28.00)
The classic China green tea laced with the full aroma and oil
of the Jasmine flower.
Yin Hao Jasmine (18.00/34.00/65.00)
Elegantly shaped leaves with downy, silver tips and few
jasmine flowers. The infusion has a wonderful bouquet and
delicate jasmine flavour.
Lui Lang Zhi Nv (21.00/39.00/75.00)
Spring pekoe leaves enveloping flowers of rose and globe amaranth.
Hai Bei Tu Zhu (21.00/39.00/75.00)
In the shape of a clamshell, tea buds open to release
five to seven jasmine flowers.
Jin Zhan Li Zhi (21.00/39.00/75.00)
Marigold flowers can be seen in this ball shaped artisan tea
which opens slowly as the tea is brewed.
Guangxi Guihua (8.00/15.50/30.00)
Flower scented green tea with the prominent aroma of
guihua, also known as osmanthus.
Goddess of Mercy Premium Grade (18.00/34.00/65.00)
Brewed in traditional Yixing pots this tea is fragrant, fruity
and delicate. It sports curled leaves and can be infused
several times.
Organic Wuyi Oolong (18.00/34.00/65.00)
From the Wuyi Mountains of northwestern Fujian, an early
Spring oolong that is fully fermented and having a
rich flavour.
Rose Congou (7.00/13.50/26.00)
Scented by rose petals to give a fragrant tea with
delicate aroma and taste on the palate.
Orchid (7.00/13.50/26.00)
Light bodied and refreshing without astringency, orchid
seeds add faint sweetness to this delightful tea.
Lichee (7.00/13.50/26.00)
A large leaf, black China scented tea from
Fukien Province with a very characteristic flavour
derived from the fruit.
Organic Pinhead Gunpowder (7.50/14.50/28.00)
Also known as Pearl tea, this offering has small tender
buds rendering a sweet aroma, an amber liquor and
a penetrating flavour.
Mao Feng Fancy (8.00/15.50/30.00)
Green tea with long slender strands which yields full sweetness
in the cup and evolves delightfully when infused multiple times.
Mutan Silver Tips (14.00/27.00/51.00)
White tea with green and brown leaves displaying long silver
tips. Unrolled and unfermented, a unique tea.
Dragonwell First Grade (21.00/39.00/75.00)
A choice grade enjoyed equally by seasoned drinkers
and tea explorers. Pale golden infusion with a slightly
sweet aftertaste.
Black Gold (24.00/45.00/87.00)
Exceptional with or without milk, this Yunnan tea
is smooth and bright in colour in the cup.
Yunnan Mao Jian (15.00/29.00/55.00)
Grown on cloud enveloped hillsides where tea was first cultivated, this
black tea has long large golden tips and infuses to give a light
yellow liquor which is refreshing and smooth on the palate.
Yunnan Organic Leaf (11.00/21.00/40.00)
This large tippy leaf tea brews a full coloured cup. Enjoy
its spicy flavour with distinct flowery overtones.
Yunnan Green (12.00/23.00/44.00)
A green tea grown from, and with the appearance of, Assam
stock. It possesses a full flavour and unique character,
with lots of visible buds.
Pu Erh (14.00/27.00/51.00)
We stock a fully matured variety having the full earthy
qualities you expect from an aged mature tea!
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