Books on Tea
Announcing the premier edition of the Tea Tasting Journal and Tea Primer--the best way to keep track of all the different teas you taste, and a great place to start learning all the basics of tea. Watch this section also for the addition of more tea books in the future. |
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Classic Black Teas & Classic Blends
Black teas are oxidized (sometimes called fermented), giving them a robust flavour and they come in myriad varieties of character. From subtly sweet and smooth Ceylons, to thick and malty Assams or complex Keemuns and more, there's something to satisfy everyone from novice to the more experienced ... |
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Classic Green Teas
Green teas are not oxidized, and retain a more herbaceous or grassy character in the prepared cup. High in antioxidants, they provide an abundance of health benefits when consumed daily from fighting cancer to slowing of the aging process. There's simply no better overall health tonic than a cup ... |
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Decaffeinated Teas
All of our teas are naturally chemical-free CO2 decaffeinated, and will still provide a wonderful, flavorful cup of tea. The Tea Council of Canada reports that even decaffeinated teas provide levels of antioxidants comparable to regular teas, so you can still reap all the wonderful health benefits ... |
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Flavored Black Teas
Most of our flavored black teas start with naturally smooth Ceylon teas which best support added flavorings. We carefully select teas that use all natural flavors, giving you the truest taste experience, without losing the subtle character of the tea itself. Many of these teas are additionally ... |
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Flavored Green Teas
Everyone knows that green tea is good for you. But, some people just can't get past the more herbaceous, grassy character of most green teas. These delicious all naturally flavored greens will provide all the health benefits you're after, with delicious natural flavors to boot! |
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Herbal Tisanes - Flavorful & Healthful
While not true tea, these tisanes (the French word for herbal infusion) are delightful and helpful beverages. Some are blended primarily for flavor. Others, while still good tasting, are targeted toward specific health conditions, and can support the body in a whole range of health issues from ... |
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India's Finest Teas
With a particular weakness for the teas of India, we are very pleased to bring you this superb selection of teas direct from Darjeeling, Nilgiri, Sikkim, and the Doke Tea Gardens. We have specifucally chosen top leaf grades with exceptional cup characteristics to bring you something quite out of ... |
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Oolong Teas
Oolongs are partially oxidized, giving them some of the most complex and enticing flavors of all the teas. They can be anywhere on the scale from almost green, to somewhere in the middle, to almost black. They usually stand up to 3-4 infusions, and each cup may have its own intriguing character. |
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Pu-ehr & Compressed Teas
Pu-ehr tea is well known for its purported medicinal qualities including overall health and long life. The taste is often described as earthy--not surprisingly so, as traditionally, these teas were usually buried underground to ferment. Interestingly, the longer they age, the milder the ... |
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Rare White Teas & White Tea Blends
The rare and delicate White Teas are specially processed from only the top two leaves and bud at the tips of each stem. Similar to green teas only in that they are not oxidized, they posess delicate, crisp, clean flavors. They undergo the least processing, and consequently retain the highest ... |
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Sampler Packs
Would you like to try a variety of different teas? Sampler Packs are a great way to expand your horizons. Our unique sample tins make great gifts for tea drinking friends, or someone you'd like to expose to the wide and wonderful world of tea. And, when the tea is gone, the tins can be used for ... |
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Tea Accessories & Accoutrements
Our aim at Wild Orchid Teas is to present a contemporary collection of accessories and accoutrements to facilitate the 'elegantly simple' preparation of loose leaf teas. We lead such hectic lives these days, and desperately need the relaxation and health a simple cup of tea can provide. Sometimes ... |
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Various and Sundries
Here's our collection of various and sundry tea-related items. We're starting with a fun refrigerator magnet displaying a famous tea quote by Eleanor Roosevelt. Watch for the addition of more fun things as we find them. |
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White Tea & Herbal Facial Care
We've searched long and hard to find white tea and herbal infused facial care products that are truly effective and of exceptional quality. Blended with white tea extract and/or herbal extracts to give you the best anti-wrinkle, anti-aging effects for your most vulnerable facial skin. Get the ... |
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