Each year, we taste and sample over two thousand different teas and tisanes from all over the world in order to bring you the select few that meet our high standards. These are those teas, fresh out of the crate! There's no garantee that we'll be able to get our hands on these again, or how long we'll have them, so snag them while they're here.
MARUKYU KOYAMAEN'S
Unkaku Matcha
Tasting Notes:
broccoli rabe • tomatillo • white miso
Our highest-grade ceremonial matcha boasts deep savory flavors of roasted broccoli rabe and tomatillo rounded with the creamy texture of white miso paste.
We source our matcha from Marukyu Koyamaen, a highly regarded tea grower, procurer, and tea blender whose private tea estate, located in the heart of Uji, Kyoto, has a rich history dating back to 1704. Koyamaen has strict quality control systems in place that target a wide variety of issues that can affect the quality, taste, and characteristics of their tea: Teas are kept fresh using a unique drying system that reduces moisture in the leaf to an incredibly low level which is verified by an infrared optical moisture meter. Since a vibrant color is essential to the matcha experience, a colorimeter is utilized to ensure that the matcha has a naturally vibrant hue. Finally, the particle size of the matcha is strictly controlled which ensures each particle is fine enough to deliver an easy-to-blend, smooth-tasting beverage.
Ingredients: Camellia sinensis leaves. Caffeinated
Origin: Uji, Japan
PREPARATION:
Sift 2 to 3 grams of powder into a bowl and whisk with 2 to 4 oz of 175°F water until frothy.
20 g Tin
$56.00
MARUKYU KOYAMAEN'S
Wako Matcha
Tasting Notes:
toasted seaweed • buckwheat • cocoa
This ceremonial grade matcha is soft and round with deep notes of chocolate, toasted grain and seaweed. If you like Gabaron, you’ll love this matcha powder.
We source our matcha from Marukyu Koyamaen, a highly regarded tea grower, procurer, and tea blender whose private tea estate, located in the heart of Uji, Kyoto, has a rich history dating back to 1704. Koyamaen has strict quality control systems in place that target a wide variety of issues that can affect the quality, taste, and characteristics of their tea: Teas are kept fresh using a unique drying system that reduces moisture in the leaf to an incredibly low level which is verified by an infrared optical moisture meter. Since a vibrant color is essential to the matcha experience, a colorimeter is utilized to ensure that the matcha has a naturally vibrant hue. Finally, the particle size of the matcha is strictly controlled which ensures each particle is fine enough to deliver an easy-to-blend, smooth-tasting beverage.
Ingredients: Camellia sinensis leaves. Caffeinated
Origin: Uji, Japan
PREPARATION:
Sift 2 to 3 grams of powder into a bowl and whisk with 2 to 4 oz of 175°F water until frothy.
20 g Tin
$46.00
Mi Xiang
Honey Fragrance
Tasting Notes:
raw honey • orchid • muscat grape
From the legendary, high-elevation mountain Shan Lin Xi in Taiwan comes a unique, bug-bitten black tea with major earthy and floral vibes. Darjeeling meets Oriental Beauty - these long, coppery leaves produce a complex infusion that's hearty and sweet.
Ingredients: Camellia sinensis leaves. Caffeinated
Origin: Nantou, Taiwan
FOR AN 8 OUNCE SERVING:
Sample bag: $6.00
2 oz bag: $24.00
Bergamot Oolong
Tasting Notes:
lilac • limoncello • verbena
Typical Earl Greys are made with a black tea and bergamot oil, but not this one — a rolled Taiwanese oolong garnished with twists of sweet and aromatic bergamot peel. Taste the flavors as they unfurl steep to steep, from heady floral flavors to a creamy lemon liquor with a bright herbaceous finish.
Ingredients: Camellia sinensis leaves & bergamot peel. Caffeinated
Origin: Taiwan
FOR AN 8 OUNCE SERVING:
Sample bag: $4.00
2 oz bag: $15.80
4 oz bag: $31.60
Darjeeling 2nd Flush
Castleton Estate
Tasting Notes:
lemon peel • walnut • dried apricot
High in the foothills of the Himalayas, the Castleton Estate has produced yet another high-quality second flush. This summer harvest is bright and brisk, with notes of citrus, nuts, and sweet stone fruits. A complex and satisfying cup.
Ingredients: Camellia sinensis leaves. Caffeinated
Origin: Darjeeling, India
FOR AN 8 OUNCE SERVING:
Sample bag: $4.00
2 oz bag: $13.70
4 oz bag: $27.40
