Black Teas



Item	Price	Origin	Description

ASSAM - DOOMINEE ASM-X04		India	FTGFOP-1. Rich and fragrant with fruity notes. A good breakfast tea or with a rich dessert. Brewing: 1 tsp, 212 deg, 3 min, 2 inf.

ASSAM - SUPREME ASM-X05 BACK IN STOCK!!		India	Gleaned from the top grade of the Hattialli estate, this is an exceptional, rich, SFTGFOP1 2nd flush, with an abundance of golden buds. The inviting, malty aroma has honey-sweet overtones and the complex, layered flavors are delightful any time of the day. Brewing: 1 tsp, 212 deg, 3 min, 2 inf.

ASSAM - TIRUPATI ASM-X03		India	SFTGFOP grade of this full bodied and malty black tea from North-eastern India. A wonderful stand-alone tea also used in many blends to add body and richness. the familiar flavor makes an excellent breakfast tea. Brewing: 1 tsp, 212 deg, 3 min, 2 infusions.

BLACK MAOFENG BMF-X01 LOWER PRICE!!		China	Rare, exquisite "Downey Peak" black tea from the enchanting Yellow Mountains. The flavorful, gently twisted leaves are hand made from the same tender leaves as the famous green tea. Brewing: 1.5 tsp, 212 deg, 3 min, 2 infusions.

CEYLON - KENILWORTH CEY-X01		Sri Lanka	Grown in the mountainous Kandy region of central Sri Lanka, these exceptional, whole leaves yield a smooth, clean, balanced flavor with bright amber color. Brewing: 1 tbsp, 212 deg, 3 min, 2 infusions.

CEYLON - SARNIA CEY-X02		Sri Lanka	Gently rolled Pekoe grade black tea from the Uva District. Smooth and clean yet full flavored with bright aroma. Brewing: 1.5 tbsp, 212 deg, 3 min, 2 inf.in, 2 infusions.

CEYLON - ST. JAMES CEY-X05 SPECIAL - VERY LIMITED QTY!!		Sri Lanka	Awarded the "Ceylon Best Specialty Tea of 2008" this exceptional Orange Pekoe offers a sweet aroma and smooth, balanced flavor with hints of spice and a bright amber color. The Tea House is one of only a hand full of exclusive dealers for this special tea. Proceeds go to the Tsunami Relief Fund. Brewing: 1 tbsp, 212 deg, 3 min, 2 inf.

DARJEELING - MAKAIBARI 1ST FLUSH DJL-X01		India	Bold, first flush silver tips yield a brisk flavor with traditional winey overtones. Organic tea from the biodynamic Makaibari estate at the base of the Himalayas. Brewing: 1 tsp, 212 deg, 3 min, 2 inf.

DARJEELING - VINTAGE DJL-X02		India	This special manufacture, premium, first flush tea is made in the old traditional style. More oxidation brings out the hallmark sweet, Muscat grape flavor and aromas. The golden-amber liquor is less astringent than most new-style first flush Darjeelings. Brewing: 1.5 tsp, 212 deg, 3 min, 2 inf.

DARJEELING - MARGARET'S HOPE 1ST FLUSH DJL-X05		India	Exquisite! The silvery buds and tender green leaves exude floral aromas with hints of citrus. Our favorite first flush offering this year. Brewing: 1 tsp, 212 deg, 3 min, 2 inf.

DARJEELING - POOBONG 1ST FLUSH DJL-X03		India	Sweet and flavorful, this enticing SFTGFOP first flush tea has a rich character with light chocolaty notes. Suitable for all day drinking, alone or with food. Brewing: 1.5 tsp, 212 deg, 3 min, 2 inf.

DARJEELING - TUMSONG DJL-X04		India	Organic FTGFOP-1 grade traditional Darjeeling with well balanced, sweet and fruity notes. Brewing: 1.5 tsp, 212 deg, 3 min, 2 inf.

DARJEELING - NAMRING DJL-X07		India	Very nice second flush tea from the Upper Namring estate. FTGFOP-1 leaves offer characteristically rich, fruity flavor and aroma. Dark amber color. Good for breakfast or all day drinking. Brewing: 1 tsp, 200 deg, 3 min, 2 inf.

DARJEELING - GOOMTEE DJL-X08		India	Special, whole leaf second flush tea from the Goomtee estate. The downy buds and carefully rolled leaves yield a smooth and flavorful cup with a medium strength and enticing aroma. Brewing: 1 tsp, 210 deg, 3 min, 2 inf.

DARJEELING - GLENBURN DJL-X09 LIMITED AVAILABLILITY !!		India	A gentle, first flush tea, sprinkled with silvery buds. Picked in late March this is the best teas from this scenic garden. The fresh, tender leaves and buds offer a very aromatic aroma and uplifting flavor with light citrus notes. Brewing: 1.5 tsp, 180 deg, 3 min, 2 inf.

DRAGON'S WHISKERS DSK-X01		China	Bundles of flavorful black leaves are entwined in colorful silk threads. Pull on the end and unravel before brewing this interesting tea. Brewing: 1 piece, 212 deg, 3 min, 3 infusions.

DOOARS - KILCOTT DOO-X02		Blend	Bold and invigorating, this Broken Orange Pekoe grade from the Kilcott estate brews a deep brown/amber cup. Goes well with milk and sugar or as a base for strong iced tea. Brewing: .5 tsp, 212 deg, 3 min, 2 infusions.

ENGLISH BREAKFAST EBF-X01		Blend	Favorite blend of Indian and Chinese black teas. Strong, brisk flavor with deep color. Brewing: 1 tsp, 212 deg, 3 min, 2 infusions.

GOLDEN HAIR MONKEY JMH-X01 OUT OF STOCK		China	Tender golden buds and small, flavorful leaves give a rich, smooth taste and inviting aroma. Specially selected and hand carried from our recent visit to the famous Lapsang Souchong factory in the beautiful Wuyi Mountains of Fujian, China. Brewing: 1 tsp, 212 deg, 3 min, 2 inf.

GOLDEN MONKEY PGM-X01 BACK IN STOCK!!		China	Premium, long, twisted black leaves and golden buds give a rich, full bodied, smooth flavor and inviting aroma. The top grade from Panyong in Fujian, China. Brewing: 1 tsp, 212 deg, 3 min, 2 inf.

HIGHLAND TAY HTY-X01		Blend	Our original, hearty blend of Chinese and Indian black teas. Yields a strong brew favored in the Scottish "heelands" yet without being bitter. One of our best sellers. Brewing: 1 tsp, 212 deg, 3 min, 2 infusions.

HUBEI BRICK TEA - LARGE HTB-X01		China	Intriguing tile of compresses black tea with images pressed into the front and back. Break off a piece of this 7 1/2 x 9 1/2 inch tile and brew an earthy, full-bodied infusion. Brewing: 1 tsp, 212 deg, 3 min, 3 infusions.

HUBEI BRICK TEA - SMALL HTB-X02		China	Half sized version of the larger compressed black tea brick. Design pressed into the front and back. 7 1/2 x 5 inch tile. Brewing: 1 tsp, 212 deg, 3 min, 3 inf.

KEEMUN HAO YA - A KEE-X01		China	"Downey Bud" black tea from the Keemun area in Anhui, China. Slender, jet black leaves provide an exquisite aroma and rich, winy flavor. Selected from only the best leaves. Brewing: 1 tsp, 212 deg, 3 min, 3 infusions.

KEEMUN GRADE 1 KEE-X02		China	Called the "Burgundy of teas" for its winy, deep flavor, this small leaf black tea comes from Anhui province and is often used in blends. Brewing: 1 tsp, 212 deg, 3 min, 3 infusions.

KEEMUN MAOFENG KEE-X03 LOWER PRICE!!		China	The highest grade of the traditional "Burgundy" of teas. Made of carefully twisted long leaves. Yields a full bodied yet complex taste with characteristic orchid aroma. Brewing: 1 tsp, 212 deg, 2 min, 3 infusions.

KENYA BLEND KYA-X01 COMING SOON		Kenya	A full bodied, robust black tea from the East-Central Kenyan Kikuyu estate in the Limuru district, South of Mt. Kenya. The BOP leaf particles yield an aromatic, deep auburn infusion perfect for a breakfast or afternoon tea. Brewing: 1 tsp, 212 deg, 3 min, 2 inf.

LAPSANG SOUCHONG LAP-X02		China	Favorite smoky China black tea that gets its unique characteristic when the long, twisted, whole leaves are baked over pine fires. Brewing: 1 tsp, 212 deg, 2 min, 3 infusions.

LAPSANG SOUCHONG - BOHEA LAP-X03 SOLD OUT		China	An exciting new, Non-Smoky tea from the famous Lapsang Souchong factory which is nestled in the Wuyi Shan Nature Reserve in Fujian, China. Long, plump, wiry leaves yield a deep flavor with hints of the lichee-like longyan fruit. Very special manufacture. Specially selected on our recent visit. Brewing: 1 tsp, 212 deg, 3 min, 3 infusions.

MINI TUO CHA - BLACK TUO-X04		China	Fanciful miniature tea bowls made of rich Yunnan black tea. Perfect for a cup and will yield several infusions. Brewing: 1 bowl, 212 deg, 2 min, 3 infusions.

NEPAL - MIST VALLEY NEP-X02		Nepal	Loaded with plump, silvery buds this medium strength yet full bodied tea comes from the foothills of the Himalayas. Beside the smooth, mellow taste, the 2nd flush leaves offer sweet hints of grape akin to fine Darjeeling teas. Brewing:1.5 tsp, 212 deg, 3 min, 2 inf.

NEPAL - MT. EVEREST NEP-X01 SORRY - SOLD OUT		Nepal	From the top of the world, these leaves yield a well balanced, flavorful cup with slight sweet notes. Similar to Darjeeling but without the astringency. Brewing: 1 tsp, 212 deg, 3 min, 2 infusions.

NILGIRI - CHAMRAJ NIL-X03		India	Broken Orange Pekoe grade from this organic garden located in the heart of the Nilgiri Mtns. in Southern India. Full bodied, robust flavor with dark liquor and bold aroma. Takes milk and sugar well. Brewing: 1 tsp, 212 deg, 3 min, 2 inf.
NILGIRI - THIASHOLA NIL-X01		India	An exceptional, whole leaf, full bodied yet smooth black tea from India's "Blue Mountains." Fancy Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe 1 with typical deep red color and captivating aroma. Brewing: 1 tsp, 212 deg, 3 min, 2 infusions.

PANYONG CONGOU PCG-X01		China	Flavorful yet smooth small leaf black tea from Fujian, China. The small leaves get their golden color from the down that covers the young shoots. Brewing: 1 tsp, 212 deg, 3 min, 2 infusions.

PANYONG NEEDLE PCN-X01		China	Unique long and slender black leaves that yield a flavorful yet smooth infusion. The leaves are rolled lengthwise until they are polished to a lustrous shine. Brewing: 1 tsp, 212 deg, 3 min, 3 infusions.

PU ERH - AGED PUR-X01		China	One of China's oldest teas. The vintaged black tea leaves are famous for their earthy aroma and taste. Also enjoyed as a digestive aid. Brewing: 1 tsp, 212 deg, 3 min, 3 infusions.
PU ERH BAMBOO TEA PUR-X03 SORRY - SOLD OUT		China	Earthy leaves from remote areas of Yunnan province are compressed into discs and stored inside a segment of bamboo. Brewing: 1/2 disc, 212 deg, 3 min, 3 infusions.

PU ERH TEA CAKE PUR-X06		China	Robust, earthy Pu Erh tea compressed into 7 in diameter cakes and aged. Compressing is one of the oldest methods of making tea and Pu Erh is renowned in China for its digestive-aid properties. Brewing: 1 tsp, 212 deg, 2 min, 3 inf.

RUSSIAN CARAVAN CAR-X01		Blend	Smokey blend of Lapsang Souchong and other black teas. The unique aroma and taste is reminiscent of the campfires of the traders as they made the long journey over the Silk Road. Brewing: 1 tsp, 212 deg, 3 min, 2 infusions.

TUO CHA BOWL TUO-X01		China	Strong Pu Erh tea compressed into the traditional bowl shape. From remote areas of Yunnan province, the bowls are shaped by hand, steamed, and then aged. Brewing: 1 dime sized piece, 212 deg, 3 min, 3 infusions.

YUNNAN BLACK YOP-X01		China	TGFOP grade of twisted whole leaves that yield a strong but smooth flavor and honey gold liquor. Brewing: 1 tsp, 212 deg, 3 min, 2 infusions.

YUNNAN SUPERIOR YOP-X02		China	Delicate yet very flavorful, this is the best of the best in Yunnan black teas. The subtle hint of honey in the aftertaste is a perpetual thrill. Whole leaves and buds covered in golden down. Brewing: 1 tsp, 200 deg, 3 min, 2 infusions.

YUNNAN GOLDEN BUD YOP-X05		China	These pure golden buds are carefully hand selected from the most tender shoots. The ultimate in Yunnan blacks, this limited production tea is smooth, rich and bold with creamy aromatic qualities and hints of cinnamon. Brewing: 1.5 tsp, 200 deg, 2.5 min. 3 inf.