Tea Gift Baskets

Produced by tea artisans at the Kanchajangha Estate in Nepal, This tea begins with a careful hand pluck of tender leaves and buds.  Once they have rested for a short time in the factory, they are roller and dried to stop oxidation.  This green tea has...

Satemwa Estate in Malawi is one of our featured non-traditional regions for tea production.  Their care in picking and producing fine teas has been evident year over year.  This is one of their unique offerings- a green tea.  The production method is...

Chunmee green tea is a well-loved, well known everyday tea.  It has plenty of flavors, with a slightly smoky hint.  Insider Tip: This and Gunpowder green tea are often the first green teas that many people experience. These are often used as the base...

This Chinese green tea shows a unique leaf style, tightly rolled, not unlike Ti Kuan Yin oolong tea.  We get this tea from Guizhou early in the Spring.  Like an oolong, it is best enjoyed in a gaiwan, or Gong Fu style and can be infused several times...

This Chinese green tea shows a unique leaf style, tightly rolled to a thin needle-like appearance.  The color is brilliant green which is reflected in its cool, crisp flavor.  Rainflower Needles is another example of a tea that is associated with a...

Cherry Blossom time is a festive season in Japan.  Families gather for picnics under the trees as they bloom.  A special treat is this tea made with sencha, kukicha and real Sakura leaf and flower.  It has a bit of sweetness from the preserved blossom...

Gunpowder is a distinctive Chinese green, identifiable by its leaves that have been rolled into tiny, shiny pellets. The flavor is stronger than most green teas, is great for multiple infusions and makes a great everyday drinker.  This offering is...

A unique green tea from Northern India, it is at once sweet and floral, with a hint of a Darjeeling character. Another offering from the Doke Estate in the Bihar region. Insider Tip: This estate produces a variety of teas including a black and a white!...

This is a rare and limited offering. Hashiri is 'first harvest'. Shincha is the first flush of Spring tea in Japan. This tea comes from the Honyama tea farm in the Shizuoka prefecture. It produces an emerald liquid full of flavor.  Arriving May 6th. ...

Hand crafted in small batches in the An Hui province of China, this unique Yellow tea features a small sturdy leaf that yields a deeply floral sweet flavor that lingers on the tongue.   Insider Tip: Another offering from a small grower, this tea is...

Sencha green tea combined with the sweet flavor of pomegranate makes this tea a great experience hot or as a flavored iced tea.   Insider Tip: This is definitely a customer favorite! It is naturally sweet and flavorful - you'll think we added sugar, but...

This sencha is perfect for those who love the flavor of sencha, but are looking for a touch of sweetness. Dried strawberries are blended with a decaffeinated sencha to produce a tea that delicious iced or hot.   Insider Tip: If you like this tea and are...

Our Sencha Special is an organic tea from Japan prepared in the traditional Japanese style. It has the sweet grassy character valued in Japanese style teas. The smooth flavor makes it easy to drink.   Insider Tip: If you like this tea, try it fukamushi...

An early first flush Sencha from Shizuoka, Japan, Shin-ryoku in an incredibly well-balanced and rich tea. The flavor is fresh and distinctive, the body is full, and the aroma teems with complexity.   Insider Tip: Play with the infusion time on this one!...

This unique Japanese tea is deep steamed for a deeper color and milder flavor. Try it and see why it has become one of the most sought after teas in Japan.    Insider Tip: This tea is one of our favorite from Japan. We highly recommend using a brew...

Gunpowder is a distinctive Chinese green, identifiable by its leaves that have been rolled into tiny, shiny pellets. The flavor is stronger than most green teas, is great for multiple infusions, and makes a great everyday drinker.   Insider Tip: We use...

The flavor of true hospitality comes alive in our combination of aromatic mint and tea. In North Africa, tea is used to greet guests and it is served with flair. The preferred tea is a blend of China greens and fresh mint, sweetened with a strong dose of...

In Kyoto, Kukicha is called 'Karigane' and is produced using Gyokuro instead of Sencha. This Karigane has a special umami flavor that balances the green, vegetal flavor you love in a Kukicha.   Insider Tip: We recommend beginning with a one minute...

Enjoy Matcha green tea at its' finest. High grade Japanese Matcha perfect for use in cooking, served hot or cold, with your favorite milk, or blend up your own special recipe. (Accessories sold separately.)   Insider Tip: If you are new to matcha, this...

Houjicha is a Bancha that has been roasted over charcoal. It has a distinctive woodsy flavor with tones of green underneath. The liquor has a medium honey hue and provides a heartiness that coffee converts appreciate.   Insider Tip: Hojicha became more...

This is the highest quality tea produced in Japan. It is shaded several weeks before picking to concentrate the flavor in the tender new leaves. Careful hand processing brings out this teas' natural smoothness and depth. Once you try this you will see...

Taiping Hou Kui, or Green Monkey King, comes to us from the An Hui province. What first strikes you is the size of the leaf and the care that has been taken in processing. This green tea, grown in an area that produces orchids has a complex, yet smooth...

Kukicha, Japanese twig tea, imparts a slightly sweeter taste than would a Sencha, yet retains that classic Japanese green tea character. It is naturally low in caffeine so is great for those wanting to limit their intake.   Insider Tip: This tea is made...

What could be better for you than green tea? Green tea blended with a superfruit! Give yourself that extra get-up-and-go with a cup of green tea blended with goji berries, pomegranates, and blueberries.   Insider Tip: This is a seasonal selection that...