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Gunpowder Green Tea
$16.00
Named for its resemblance to gunpowder, this tea is withered, steamed and rolled before being dried. Gunpowder Green Tea was easier to transport without damaging the tea leaves, making it popular among sailors and colonists.
Gunpowder Green Tea dates back to the Tang Dynasty in China (618-907). It is commonly found as the base for the traditional North American mint tea found at social gatherings. No flavors added ~ Just pure Gunpowder Green Tea.
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Have it Both Ways — Black and Green Tea Sampler
$28.00|
A four-tea sampler consisting of a black tea, a black tea blend, a green tea and a green tea blend:
Have it Both Ways – Black & Green Tea Sampler! — Assam — Hand harvested in May & June when the tea leaves develop golden-colored tips that produce a sweeter, spicy & malty flavor. Only the flowery leaf from the very tip of the branch is harvested delivering the highest quality possible.
— Maghreb (Scheherazade)— Crisp, strong, and fortifying. The mint complements the strong character of Gunpowder Green Tea, creating a blend you can come back to over one thousand and one nights. Hospitality drink of Maghreb region of North Africa.
— La Mancha (Dulcinea) — Cacao, roses and a hint of cinnamon make this black tea blend rich and romantic. A sensual tea for those who dream the impossible dream.
— Young Hyson Green Tea — “Flourishing Spring” in Chinese. Picked from high altitudes in Eastern China before the rainy season to sustain the sunniest flavors of spring. Comprised of young leaves, wok-fired before being hand-rolled and twisted. www.localspicery.com |
Lovely striped Kraft gift box contains these four teas in short tea tins (~3/8 cup each) and the above message, tied with a Local Spicery bow.
Rooibos, Red
$14.00Sweet, woodsy, and mellow. An herbal substitute for black tea, or just a comfortable afternoon companion.
In 18th century South Africa, Green Rooibos was harvested in the mountains & brought home on donkeys. The Dutch fermented it in the style of Chinese black teas, in order to use it as a substitute for the expensive to import beverage. Red Rooibos was first created with fermentation in 1904. No caffeine ~ No flavors added. Just the fermented flavor of the South African mountains.
Oolong Tea
$16.00 – $17.00Oolong Tea, from the Chinese words for “Black Dragon,” is one of the rarest and costliest teas in the world. It is grown in mountainous areas, and treated with a labor-intensive, hand-crafted process.
Local Spicery’s Oolong tea, from the Wuyi Mountains in Fujian, China, is harvested in the late spring, sun-wilted, bruised, twisted into strands, partially oxidized, and air-dried and fired to obtain the traditional rich, smoky flavor that causes many people to place Oolong between the spectrum of green and black tea.
Chamomile Tisane
$11.00 – $12.00Steeped in culture, Chamomile has been used for centuries dating back to the ancient Egyptians. Still today, it is believed to have calming attributes.
From the Egyptians to the Vikings, Chamomile’s lore is plentiful. Its name is from the Greeks, who called it khamaimëlon, or earth apple, for its scent. This tisane has long been touted as a cure-all calmer. No caffeine ~ No aromatic oils. Just chamomile, mellow and soothing.
Rincón
$10.50Featuring Garlic, Pineapple, Tamarind and Chiles, this blend marries the flavors of Puerto Rico & Italy. Use in marinades, rub on chicken, pork or fish, or try with roasted veggies. With its sweet-hot profile, it’s a great addition to a Bloody Mary or Gazpacho or Peach Salsa.
Hand blended in small batches with: garlic, pineapple, tomato, coriander, sea salt, porcini mushroom, tamarind, basil, Chiles, and marjoram.
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