Gyokuro Hiki is a genuine Japanese green tea characterized by the full shading (housing) of the tea plants with several net layers. It is the careful, traditional handcrafting that makes this Gyokuro from the valleys of the Hiki River, Wakayama Prefecture, a particular rarity. The handwork visually manifests in the appearance of the long, needle-shaped, fir-green tea leaves. The bright,…
Gyokuro Tokiwa („Tokiwa“ = old Japanese word for "evergreen") is a (fully) shaded tea from region of Kagoshima (Kyushu Island) in the south of Japan, harvested during the main picking seasons in May. The beneficial timing of the picking, several weeks of full shading before the harvest and a high grade leaf selection are guarantors for a classy Gyokuro green…
Gyokuro Wakana ("Wakana" = jap. for "young green") is a fully shaded (Gyokuro) tea in Shincha quality (Shincha = fresh first flush) harvested during the first days of the early picking season. Home of this tea is the prefecture of Kagoshima in the south of Japan. The special character of the early picking, several weeks of full shading before the…
Zhu Ye Qing is a green tea from Emei Shan in the Chinese province of Sichuan, well known for its Taoist history. he temples are closely related to the development of local green teas, of which Zhu Ye Qing is both one of the youngest and the most popular at the same time. The initial impression of overwhelming freshness is…
Hillside Green, a flavored Tea Blend based on a green tea produced by the Thai Royal Development Project in Mae Taeng, north Thailand, in a unique way capturing the atmosphere of the forest- and cropland-covered northern Thai mountains, where the green tea for this exquisite tea blend is cultivated in altitudes around 1000 meters, through the skillful addition of a…
Hojicha Kiniro (jap. Hōjicha Kiniro 焙じ茶 = „Rösttee“; „kiniro" = "golden color“) is an (unshaded) Bancha tea picked after the first Sencha harvest in June that after its processing to a green tea is subjected to an intensive roasting process. It comes from the region of Wazuka, located in central Japan, near the cities of Kyoto and Osaka. The special…
Huang Ya Yellow Tips yellow tea is both one of China's oldest and rarest types of tea. By the time of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) at the latest, yellow tea gained recognition as one of the most important imperial tribute teas. Then as now, mastering the particularly sensible art of yellow tea processing is a privilege of a few masters.…
Particularly noble and elegant jasmine tea variant of the Chinese white tea classic. Pure white tea buds from Fuding count, Fujian province, naturally scented with freshly picked jasmine flowers. The sheer wealth of intensive, lovely sweet and floral taste notes is owed to at least 5 rounds of scenting, each time with new jasmine flowers, which for best taste of…
Traditional Japanese “Kyusu” Teapot, black, 220ml. The medium-sized handmade clay teapot in shiny black color with characteristic side handle and worked-in inner strainer is perfectly suitable for the preparation and enjoyment of Japanese green teas or any other type of tea alone or in small tea groups of up to 3 persons. For more information and illustration, please refer to…
Japanese Matcha Container 'Natsume': Matcha tea container ('Natsume'), used in Japanese tea ceremony for storing Matcha supplies used in the ceremony; different colors and motifs. For more information and illustrations please refer to the detailed product description below.
Japanese Tea and Matcha Box 'Haruki', 2-pcs set -ca. 100g / box (depending on type of tea); case tin plate, round; finished with handmade "washi" paper (also known as Japanese or rice paper); air-tight and humidity-proof, plus additional aroma protection inside plastic cap; set 2 pieces tea and Matcha Box, 2 different characteristic Japanese motifs; dimensions: height 9cm, Ø 8…
Japanese Tea and Matcha Box 'Takato', 2-pcs set -ca. 100g / box (depending on type of tea); case tin plate, round; finished with handmade "washi" paper (also known as Japanese or rice paper); air-tight and humidity-proof, plus additional aroma protection inside plastic cap; set 2 pieces tea and Matcha Box, 2 different characteristic Japanese motifs; dimensions: height 9cm, Ø 8…
Japanese Tea Box Set 'Hiroto', 2 pcs - filling capacity ca. 80g / box (depending on type of tea); set 2 Tea Boxes with 2 different motifs; refined with handmade "washi" paper (also: Japanese or rice paper); suitable for loose leaf tea and Matcha tea powder; dimensions: height 110 mm, Ø 73 mm. For more information and illustrations please refer…
Japanese Tea Box Set 'Kyoto', 2 pcs - filling capacity ca. 125 g / box (depending on typoe of tea); set 2 Tea Boxes with 2 different motifs; tight closing screw cap; suitable for loose leaf tea and Matcha tea powder; dimensions: height 110 mm, Ø 73 mm. For more information and illustrations please refer to the detailed product description…
Japanese Tea Caddy Set 'Anakusa', 2-pcs set - filling capacity ca. 100 g / caddy (depending on type of tea); case tin plate, round; set 2 pieces Japanese Tea Caddy, 2 different Japanese motifs; comes in a decorative gift box; tight sealing slip lid; dimensions: height 12,5 cm, Ø 6,5 cm. For more information and illustrations please refer to the…
Japanese Tea Cup Set 'Akari' (Yunomi), 180 ml/cup, Japanese ceramics, different designs. The set, consisting of 4 different beautiful designs, is perfectly suitable for serving all Japanese green teas or any other type of tea. The relatively common size makes it fit for the everyday private tea drinking alone or in groups, while the artful Japanese designs and the unique…
