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Tea and Health

"Researchers have identified many different antioxidants, including vitamins A, C, and E, and the mineral selenium. Until recently, however, no one knew which antioxidant had the most potent disease-fighting effect. Now one clear winner has emerged. It's epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), a compound that belongs to a family of antioxidants known as polyphenols. EGCG and other polyphenols are constituents of tea – especially of green tea." -Bottom Line Health


Brewing Green (and other) Tea

For each 6 oz. cup of tea use a rounded teaspoon of loose leaves. Use boiling water for Black Teas, just under boiling for Oolong, and hot (about 150 degree) water for Green Tea. We've tried all of our teas at varying brewing times and have put our recommendations on the package in order to get the best flavor. Sometimes even a 15-30 second difference in brewing time makes a big change in how the tea tastes. Of course, it's all a matter of your taste... So have fun and enjoy!

Notes From Our Customers

"Finally… something I can really enjoy without the added milk and sugar… and I appreciate having so many wonderful varieties to choose from!"
-Sharon B., Sandy, Oregon


"Your company has inspired me to rearrange my whole kitchen… we now have a special tea section."
-Madelyn A., Milwaukee, Oregon


"I need more of that Yunnan tea because I am going to be drinking it into my 90's! Your tea has converted me from coffee… I can't believe it! I feel so much better now!"
-Nancy J., Portland, Oregon

Green Tea has been the preferred drink in Japan for twelve hundred years and much longer in parts of China. The incredible range of tastes and aromas is most enticing.

Interest in the western world has picked up as medical research continues to bestow praise on this style of tea that is low in caffeine, has modest amounts of trace minerals and vitamins, promotes digestion, has been credited with mild weight loss, has anti-cancer and anti-cholesterol properties, and is a mild germicidal.

These teas are often referred to as "non processed" because the freshly picked leaves are left to wither, then shaken or mixed lightly, and finally quickly heated at low temperatures to stop oxidation of natural leaf juices at precisely the right moment.

The production methods are often done by hand, requiring great skill. We've found that Green Tea from China, Indonesia, India, and Sri Lanka tastes more like an Oolong. Green Tea from Japan is known more for its aromatic, herb like quality.

Four things to know about Green Teas

1. One half pound (8 oz) makes approximately 100 six ounce cups. Some Green Teas can and should be brewed a second time.

2. Green Teas should be stored in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight. Keep air out of your package by re-sealing it tightly. Most Green Teas will then have a shelf life of 6 months from the time you get them from a good tea supplier.

3. To be enjoyed fully, the recommended brewing instructions on the package are a good guide. Too much or too little tea, too high of a water temperature, or steeping too long often ruins the brew. With a little experimentation, though, you will soon be enjoying the tea that has been preferred for centuries.

4. "Real men drink tea." Singer & Songwriter, Sting

Cloud Mist - Yunwu Green Tea

Cloud Mist - Yunwu Green Tea

ORGANIC. One of the famous teas of China, Yunwu means “Cloud-mist” because these teas are grown in high mountain areas where the weather produces more developed fragrances and tastes in th…

$3.50

Darjeeling Makaibari Estate Loose Leaf Green Tea

Darjeeling Makaibari Estate Loose Leaf Green Tea

Makaibari Estate, India.  Finest Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe (FTGFOP) organic, bio-dynamic, fair trade. Our best selling green tea. Another beautiful tea from Makaibari! This Green Tea offe…

$4.50

Darjeeling Tea Bags

Darjeeling Tea Bags

ORGANIC. Makaibari Estate, India.  Finest Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe (FTGFOP) organic, bio-dynamic, fair trade. Our best selling green tea. Another beautiful tea from Makaibari! This Green…

$3.50

Dong Yang Dong Bei - Special Grade Green Tea

Dong Yang Dong Bei - Special Grade Green Tea

This is a truly excellent tea, prized in China.  Dong Yang Dong Bei has dark green leaves with tight budsets, slightly flattened with curled edges, and has a slight fruity aroma.  It brews a…

$6.50

Dragon Well - Lung Ching First Grade

Dragon Well - Lung Ching First Grade

Dragon Well is one of the oldest, most famous and best Chinese Green Teas. Once grown only for emperors, it is delicately harvested and expertly made. Dragon Well has a pale gold liquor with a fresh f…

$5.50

Dragon Well – Lung Ching  Super Grade

Dragon Well – Lung Ching Super Grade

This is one of the best Dragon Well Teas outside of China.  A smooth, sweet cup full of flavor.  It is one of our staff’s favorite teas.…
OUT OF STOCK

$7.95

Earl Grey Green Tea - Organic

Earl Grey Green Tea - Organic

New item Summer 2009. Premium Organic Sencha green tea with Organic Oil of Bergamot. This Organic Earl Grey Green Tea is just right for earl grey fanciers who want to explore green tea, and offers a …

$3.95

Flowering Bud Tea - 'Longing Heart'

Flowering Bud Tea - 'Longing Heart'

Heart shaped Premium Green Tea handcrafted to "bloom" into a 2 ½”  "flower" with Jasmine Blossoms in the center.  This tea is exceptionally lovely for entert…

$4.95

Flowering Bud Tea - 'Three Flower Blossom'

Flowering Bud Tea - 'Three Flower Blossom'

Extra large Acorn shaped Premium Green Tea handcrafted to "bloom" into a 2 ½”  "flower" with Osmanthus, Lily and Jasmine Blossoms in the center.  This tea is…

$4.95

Flowering Bud Tea -'Double Happiness'

Flowering Bud Tea -'Double Happiness'

Large globe grape shaped Premium Green Tea handcrafted to bloom into a 2 ½”  "flower" with a three blossom center of  Osmanthus, Lilly, and Jasmine Blossoms.  Thi…

$4.95

Genmaicha – Japan

Genmaicha – Japan

This mellow Green Tea, blended with toasted and popped rice, has always been popular in Japan as a specialty tea. It is very low in caffeine, delicate, pairs well with foods, children like it and it i…

$3.95

Gunpowder - Organic Pinhead

Gunpowder - Organic Pinhead

ORGANIC. High grown in South China this gunpowder green tea has less tightly rolled and curled leaves, with a little milder taste than the Temple of Heaven.  A very satisfying cup and excellent …

$3.95

Gunpowder - Temple of Heaven, Special Grade

Gunpowder - Temple of Heaven, Special Grade

Famous in China as gunpowder or pearl tea, Temple of Heaven is one of the best gunpowder grades. Fresh leaves are rolled into little round pellets and dried according to ancient traditions producing …

$3.50

Gyokuro Jade Dew – Japanese Ceremony Grade Tea

Gyokuro Jade Dew – Japanese Ceremony Grade Tea

This is the tea used for the Japanese Tea Ceremony & is usually considered the highest grade of Green Tea available in Japan – the Gyokuro Jade Dew leaf is ground into a powder to become &ld…

$7.95

Hojicha – Japan

Hojicha – Japan

This is an amazing tea because it begins as a true Green Tea and then is slowly roasted to turn the leaves brown.  A great toasty flavor comes out with underlying green tea notes.  A must tr…

$3.95

Iyerpadi Estate Green Tea - Organic

Iyerpadi Estate Green Tea - Organic

Organic Iyerpadi Estate Green Tea is our newest addition to our Certified Organic line.   Iyerpadi is a Premium Fancy Broken Leaf  high grown in the Nilgiri Mountains in South India.  T…
OUT OF STOCK

$2.95

Jasmine - Chun Hao (Moli Chunhao) Extra Fine Organic

Jasmine - Chun Hao (Moli Chunhao) Extra Fine Organic

Organic Superior Green China Tea with delicate Jasmine flowers makes a very smooth and aromatic cup. In this grade the Jasmine flowers are mostly removed after scenting the tea to allow the fine grade…

$3.95

Jasmine Dragon Phoenix Pearls

Jasmine Dragon Phoenix Pearls

This is an exquisite Jasmine made from only the finest Green Tea. The two top leaves and bud are hand-rolled around a Jasmine flower into a tight ball or "pearl." When steeped, the leaves un…

$8.50

Jasmine Dragon Phoenix Pearls - ORGANIC

Jasmine Dragon Phoenix Pearls - ORGANIC

*ORGANIC* This is an exquisite Jasmine made from only the finest Green Tea.  Customers describe this Organic Jasmine Pearl Tea as  as 'suberb', 'heavenly', 'a tea to spen…

$9.50

Jasmine Gold Dragon - Extra Fine Grade Organic

Jasmine Gold Dragon - Extra Fine Grade Organic

ORGANIC. Gold Dragon is a Chinese Steamed Green Tea perfectly scented with Jasmine blossoms picked only at their best during the month of May. Gold Dragon makes a full, sweet cup. Steep 2-3 times.&nbs…

$3.95

Jasmine with Flowers

Jasmine with Flowers

China Green Tea with an abundance of Jasmine petals creates a light, sweet tea with a nice aroma. Jasmine is the traditional tea of lovers.  We sell this tea to restaurants and tea houses where i…

$2.95

Jasmine Yin Hao

Jasmine Yin Hao

Another extremely well made tea from China.  The Yin Hao leaf is long, thin, and twisted then scented with Jasmine flowers which are removed.  This process of using new Jasmine flowers and r…

$4.50

Kenya - Kapchorua Estate

Kenya - Kapchorua Estate

Special manufacture Green Tea. Premium leaves are cut, then made into small granules which brew one of the most pleasant but hearty Green Teas we've found lately. The taste is slightly nutty with …

$3.95

Kukicha – Japanese Green “Twig” Tea

Kukicha – Japanese Green “Twig” Tea

This tea is a delight for anyone who likes the freshness and vegetal quality of the Japanese tea.  Beautiful tiny young green stems and occasional leaves are dried to perfection.  The result…

$6.50

Leopard Snow Buds Green Tea

Leopard Snow Buds Green Tea

China Wuyi Mountain Green Tea is made from only the bud and first leaf of new shoots picked from selected tea plants. The delicate top leaves are pale green on top with silver downy hairs on the botto…

$6.50

Nilgiri - Kora Kundah Estate Green Tea- Tin

Nilgiri - Kora Kundah Estate Green Tea- Tin

ORGANIC & FAIR TRADE.  Kora Kundah Estate is thought to be the highest tea estate in the world at nearly 8000 feet above sea level.  The mountain air, mists, and cool weather produce int…

$6.95

Nilgiri – Glenmorgan Estate, India Chunmee

Nilgiri – Glenmorgan Estate, India Chunmee

The Chunmee or “eyebrow” style leaf is famous for its body and depth yet remaining mild.  The third generation owner of Glenmorgan Estate has been making these teas for decades and co…

$2.95

Nilgiri – Kora Kundah Estate Green Tea

Nilgiri – Kora Kundah Estate Green Tea

ORGANIC & FAIR TRADE.  Kora Kundah Estate is thought to be the highest tea estate in the world at nearly 8000 feet above sea level.  The mountain air, mists, and cool weather produce int…

$3.95

Sencha - Organic

Sencha - Organic

ORGANIC. We added this tea to our offerings in 2002 and it has remained popular ever since.   It brews a pale green liquor with a pleasant herbal taste, a little lighter than the standard Se…

$4.95

Sencha Special Grade - Kyoto

Sencha Special Grade - Kyoto

Kyoto Sencha has a fine deep green leaf appearing almost like Gyokuro Jade Dew.  It brews a light green liquor with nuanced flavors and is an exceptional grade of Sencha. The Japanese often get a…

$5.50

Sencha Supreme - Shizuoka

Sencha Supreme - Shizuoka

Sencha, the most widely consumed tea in Japan, refers to both the method of drying the leaf and freshness. It brews a light green liquor with a pleasant herbal taste. The Japanese often get a second o…

$4.95

Sundew - Flavored Green Tea

Sundew - Flavored Green Tea

A fabulously pretty tea blended from a flat Dragon Well-type of leaf and naturally flavored with pieces of Mango.  Sundew tea is then graced with Marigold, Sunflower Blossoms, Rose, Cornflower an…

$4.50

Tai Mu San – Organic Green Tea

Tai Mu San – Organic Green Tea

*ORGANIC* This excellent tea is grown by a local farmer in the Wuyi Mountain region.  Sales of this tea directly support his family farm.  Our customers rate this as one of the best overall …

$4.50

Tibetan Organic Green Mao Feng Leaf Scented with Jasmine - Loose Leaf

Tibetan Organic Green Mao Feng Leaf Scented with Jasmine - Loose Leaf

ORGANIC. Green Mao Feng, Green with Tibetan Healing Herbs, and Jasmine Green.  This set of Green Teas in Teabags is one of our most popular items.  Totally made in one of the only growing re…

$6.50

Tibetan Organic Green Mao Feng Teabags

Tibetan Organic Green Mao Feng Teabags

ORGANIC.  Green Mao Feng, Green with Tibetan Healing Herbs, and Jasmine Green.  This set of Green Teas in Teabags is one of our most popular items.  Totally made in one of the only grow…

$5.50

Tibetan Organic Green Mao Feng with Cordyceps Teabags

Tibetan Organic Green Mao Feng with Cordyceps Teabags

ORGANIC. Green Mao Feng, Green with Tibetan Healing Herbs, and Jasmine Green.  This set of Green Teas in Teabags is one of our most popular items.  Totally made in one of the only growing re…

$5.50

Tibetan Organic Green Mao Feng with Rhodiola Teabags

Tibetan Organic Green Mao Feng with Rhodiola Teabags

ORGANIC. Green Mao Feng, Green with Tibetan Healing Herbs, and Jasmine Green.  This set of Green Teas in Teabags is one of our most popular items.  Totally made in one of the only growing re…

$5.50

Tibetan Organic Green Mao Feng with Saffron Teabags

Tibetan Organic Green Mao Feng with Saffron Teabags

ORGANIC. Green Mao Feng, Green with Tibetan Healing Herbs, and Jasmine Green.  This set of Green Teas in Teabags is one of our most popular items.  Totally made in one of the only growing re…

$5.50

Tibetan Organic Green Mao Feng with Snow Lotus Teabags

Tibetan Organic Green Mao Feng with Snow Lotus Teabags

ORGANIC. Green Mao Feng, Green with Tibetan Healing Herbs, and Jasmine Green.  This set of Green Teas in Teabags is one of our most popular items.  Totally made in one of the only growing re…

$5.50

Young Hyson - China

Young Hyson - China

This is the standard Green Tea of China. Use one half teaspoon of dry leaves, steep three minutes and you'll get a nice golden brew with a mild tasting cup. We like this as an everyday Green Tea. …

$2.95