The Tao of Tea, Organic Green Tea, Emerald Green , 3 oz (85 g)

Origin Zhejiang Province

Also known as San Bei Xiang in China. San Bei means 'three cups', and Xiang refers to fragrance. Native drinkers of this tea steep the leaf three times to unveil a unique fragrance every time. Made from a small leaf varietal of the Camellia Sinensis plant, this green tea is grown in the northern part of Zhejiang Province - the world's largest producer of green tea. The brew is indeed Emerald Green in color and has a sweet, full-bodied flavor. Green tea is known to contain high amounts of antioxidants.

Flavor Profile

Sweet pine aroma and warm, nutty, honey flavors with lingering aftertaste.

The Tao of Tea

Like the Tao, the art of tea is universal. We began our work serving as a connecting thread for tea culture in 1997 Practicing this art on a daily basis in our teahouses in Portland, Oregon, we are a group of tea enthusiasts from different backgrounds and cultures. We travel, learn, take delight, and seek to offer pure leaf teas with great flavor, artistry and soul.

Brewing

Brew one level teaspoon of leaf in twelve ounces water (175ºF) for four minutes. We recommend using mineral or non-chlorinated water, as it will not distort the flavor. Using below boiling water will prevent the leaves from 'stewing', resulting in the best flavor.

Organic green tea leaves.