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  • RBT Jade Formosa Tea Bags
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    This silver gift box contains 20 individually sealed tea bags. This classic oolong tea is grown in the mountains of Taiwan, where foggy afternoons limit sun exposure and encourage the development of complex flavor notes. The naturally creamy finish of this tea is enhanced with light oxidation and minimal roasting to bring a naturally floral flavor to the foreground.

  • RBT Formosa Assam Tea Bags
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    This silver gift box contains 20 individually sealed tea bags. Our Formosa Assam tea comes from the Sun Moon Lake region in Taiwan, where Assam tea plants were first transplanted by the Japanese in the early 20th century. Today the Taiwanese black teas that have been developed here are famed for their balanced flavor, which is full bodied but never bitter, with natural flavor notes of citrus and honey.

  • Silver Needle Reserve
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    漢字 極品福鼎白毫銀針

    origin Fuding County, Fujian

    craft faded (air-dried)

    flavor notes marzipan, rose water, cream

    漢字 極品福鼎白毫銀針

    origin Fuding County, Fujian

    craft faded (air-dried)

    flavor notes marzipan, rose water, cream

    This year's exceptional Silver Needle Reserve comes from the first white tea harvest of spring. Each leaf bud was hand-harvested from a grove of da bai tea trees in Fuding County, Fujian. Covered in a fine layer of protective down (known as trichomes), these tea buds are so light that it takes over 27,000...


  • Rose Buds
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    Rose Buds

    $12.00

    漢字 玫瑰

    flavor notes floral, sweet, crisp

    Whole, closed wild rose buds. A more delicate flavor than mature flowers, with natural sweetness and a fragrant aroma. If desired, rose buds blend well with most green, white and black teas.


  • Jasmine Green
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    Jasmine Green

    $12.00

    漢字 茉莉綠尖

    origin Fujian

    craft scented

    flavor notes robust, jasmine, rich

    漢字 茉莉綠尖

    origin Fujian

    craft scented

    flavor notes robust, jasmine, rich

    This is our everyday jasmine, one that best captures the spirit of a traditional jasmine tea. The base tea is an everyday spring harvested green tea from Fujian. The tea is then scented with Jasmine blossoms over several days. The tea is baked to deepen its flavor, while the jasmine...


  • Imperial Shou Pu-erh 2012
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    漢字 一二年勐海宮廷普洱熟茶

    origin Yunnan

    craft shou (fermented)

    flavor notes earthy, wood, walnut skin

    漢字 一二年勐海宮廷普洱熟茶

    origin Yunnan

    craft shou (fermented)

    flavor notes earthy, wood, walnut skin

    Imperial grade pu-erh teas like this one were first crafted as tributary teas for the Chinese emperor. Only young leaves were thought worthy for these imperial gifts. Crafted in Menghai County of Yunnan, this relatively young pu-erh has already developed a bold, rich body - a sign of potential for future aging....


  • Emperor Shou Pu-erh 2008
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    漢字 〇八年勐海宮廷普洱熟茶

    origin Menghai, Yunnan

    craft shou (fermented)

    flavor notes earthy, chocolate mint, malty

    漢字 〇八年勐海宮廷普洱熟茶

    origin Menghai, Yunnan

    craft shou (fermented)

    flavor notes earthy, chocolate mint, malty

    This Emperor Pu-erh is comprised of small hand-picked young leaves and buds, gathered in Spring of 2008 from Menghai County in Xishuangbanna, the lush tea growing region of Yunnan, China. It’s a region rich in history and in the unique environmental factors ideal for cultivating good quality pu-erh. Picked tea...


  • Xing Ren Xiang (Almond)
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    漢字 杏仁香鳳凰單叢

    origin Wudong, Guangdong

    craft nong xiang

    flavor notes almond, aromatic, smooth

    漢字 杏仁香鳳凰單叢

    origin Wudong, Guangdong

    craft nong xiang

    flavor notes almond, aromatic, smooth

    “Xin Ren Xiang” is often translated as "Almond Fragrance," though the aromatic character of the tea is quite floral, more akin to almond blossoms. As with our entire selection of Phoenix oolongs, Xin Ren Xiang was harvested from a 950+ meter grove on Wudong Mountain. This renowned cultivar is an authentic...


  • Hibiscus Flowers
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    漢字 芙蓉花

    flavor notes tart, fruity, crisp

    One of our most striking herbal teas, these hibiscus flowers brew a bright magenta liquor with a bold, tart flavor reminiscent of cranberries. Though we love to sip this tea on it's own, a strong brew of these flowers also makes a great natural base for mixed, flavored, or sweetened...


  • Competition Brewing Set
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    This simple brewing set is the preferred brewing method for tea competitions. For everyday use, the brewing cup works much like a gaiwan. The handle keeps fingers cool, and the lid strains the leaves as the liquid is poured through the notch in the side....


  • Modern Glass Server
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    A sleek, minimal glass pitcher designed with gong fu cha in mind. The large capacity makes this server ideal for combining infusions or serving groups, while...


  • Gift Card
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    Gift Card

    $25.00

    Not sure what to buy for the discerning tea drinker? Our gift card combines the thoughtfulness of artisan tea and teaware, the flexibility of letting your recipient choose the perfect gift, and the instant gratification of email delivery (making it a life-saver for those last minute tea gifts). Valid online and at our SF tasting room, our gift cards have no additional processing fees and do not expire. Gift cards are delivered to your email address....