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Gyokuro, Yame (Best Grade) Japanese Green - TeaBar 2 oz.
This most exquisite of Japanese teas is handled with extreme care and skill. It is made from only the youngest first-flush leaves. Gyokuro tea bushes are covered with straw mats in early April to block direct sun as the tender leaves develop to ensure dark green leaves. This tea is slightly sweet and extremely flavorful. Very low temperatures should be used to make a good cup of Gyokuro. Our selection comes from the Yame region of southern Kyushu Island.
$12.50
Kukicha Supreme, Japanese Green - TeaBar 2 oz.
Kukicha, or "twig tea" is made with both the tender young leaves and stems of the tea plant. Leaf stems are accumulated during the sorting process for Sencha. The aroma of this tea is green and fresh and its infusion has a marvelously striking bright green color. This tea should be brewed at a low temperature to preserve these characteristics. Kukicha Supreme makes a refreshing cold beverage during hot weather.
$7.25
Houjicha Supreme, Japanese Roasted Green - TeaBar 1 oz.
Houjicha is roasted Sencha or Bancha. After harvesting, the leaves are stored at room temperature for one to two years to enhance their flavor. Before flame roasting, our Houjicha Supreme undergoes a special drying process that removes excess moisture which ensures a brisk flavor when brewed. Near boiling water may be used to make a good cup of this tea. Houjicha is often drunk before bedtime in Japan and it makes a tasty cold tea.
$3.25
Kocha, Japanese Black - TeaBar 2 oz.
Before World War II Japan produced black tea for export. It virtually disappeared from the late 1950's until recently. Our Kocha is withered for 52 hours which brings out a sweet flavor and beautifully delicate red color. Unlike other black teas, this selection contains some stems and an unusually high moisture content. Our Kocha is a black tea that green tea lovers will enjoy.
$10.00
Matcha, Uji Japanese Powdered Green Tea - TeaBar 2 oz.
Matcha is powdered green tea traditionally used for the Japanese "Tea Ceremony." Using the leaves from tea bushes grown in the shade just like Gyokuro, the tea is very finely grounded by special stone mills. Lighter green Matcha is considered better quality and is sweeter. Darker green Matcha tends to be a little bitter. Matcha is often used for flavoring sweets. Our Matcha, from Uji, is a very high quality and beautiful light green.
$17.50
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Sencha, Shizuoka (Best Grade) Japanese Green - TeaBar 2 oz.
Sencha is widely available in Japan in many levels of quality and commonly found in homes. Our Shizuoka Sencha is made of steamed green tea with tightly rolled needle-shaped leaves. It's a first flush pick with bright color, a fresh grassy taste, and a clean finish … the perfect combination of briskness and sweetness. Try it with meals or as a digestive.
$14.25
Premium Genmaicha, Japanese Green - TeaBar 2 oz.
Our Genmaicha, or Brown Rice Tea, is made using unusually high quality first-flush Sencha tea leaves. These leaves are combined with toasted and puffed brown rice. The Japanese drink this savory light brown infusion all day long. We present this selection, pure and simple with better quality leaves, for your enjoyment. Try it with light foods or all by itself. Its wonderful aroma and slightly nutty flavor are particularly enjoyable.
$6.55
