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The origin of tea plant traces its roots to Yunnan Province in southern China. Tea culture began here as well, before being exported to other countries around the world. China is known for it's skill in producing all the different styles of tea.

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Bi Luo Chun Chinese Green Tea | In Pursuit of Tea
Bi Luo Chun, 2 oz package
Price $22.00

NEW ARRIVAL - This  limited offering of "Green Snail Spring" was grown on an island in Suzhou Lake, directly east from Shanghai in the spring of 2010. The tiny leaves are full of flavor and are one of China's most famous types of tea.
Big White Shou Mei
Big White (Shou Mei), 1/4 lb package
Price $36.75

New Arrival - A traditional white tea varietal produced in the modern style with forced air, making the flavor more strong and the cup color slightly darker. The amber leaves give a strong, sweet-honey taste.
Black Pu-erh Loose Leaf | In Pursuit of Tea
Black Pu-erh Loose Leaf, 1/4 lb package
Price $37.50

This pu-erh is made from an early-picked leaf that is then processed with a post-fermentation process unique to all the pu-erh teas.
Buddha Green Tea | In Pursuit of Tea
Buddha Tea, 1/4 lb package
Our Price: $38.00

New Arrival - Planted one thousand years ago during the Tang Dynasty, this green tea is grown on an island in the East China Sea. Picked in the spring, it has a sweet, slightly vegetal flavor and beautiful small leaves.
Flower Craft Green Tea | In Pursuit of Tea
Flower Craft Tea, 1/4 lb package
Price $35.75

This display tea was handmade from spring-picked green tea and assorted Chinese blossoms. Prepare in a wineglass and marvel at the show.
Green Peony (Lu Mudan)Tea | In Pursuit of Tea
Green Peony (Lu Mudan), 1/4 lb package
Price $27.50

New Arrival - An exquisite tea from Anhui, China, handpicked and tied into rosettes that "bloom" after steeping. The great taste is vegetal and sweet, and the rosette can remain in the glass without making the tea too strong.
Honey Phoenix Oolong | In Pursuit of Tea
Honey Phoenix Oolong, 2 oz package
Price $24.50

New Arrival - Picked and processed by hand in the spring 2010, these leaves are rolled into long, wiry strips. This oolong comes from the Honey Dan Chong varietal, harvested on Wu Dong Mountain. Its flavor and aroma produce an exquisite honey character. 2010 Spring Harvest
Jasmine Pearls Green Tea | In Pursuit of Tea
Jasmine Pearls, 1/4 lb package
Price $31.50

Gently rolled pearls of South China green tea scented with fresh jasmine blossoms. A very aromatic cup with a lingering sweetness.
Keemun Mao Feng Black Tea | In Pursuit of Tea
Keemun Mao Feng, 1/4 lb package
Price $24.75

New Arrival - A rich, strong Chinese black tea from Anhui province. The winey character is wonderfully balanced with a smooth sweetness and notes of nutmeg. This superior grade of Keemun has sleek black leaves, a rich amber infusion, and an aroma that is distinctive and penetrating without being floral. Spring Harvest 2010
Kumquat Pu-erh |In Pursuit of Tea
Kumquat Pu-erh
Price $18.00 3 pieces

This pu-erh is packed inside a tiny kumquat, one of the smallest fruits in the citrus family. The combination and aging of the tea inside the citrus skin affects the flavor of course and is also meant to increase the medicinal qualities. Sebastian's Choice.
Lapsang Souchong Black Tea | In Pursuit of Tea
Lapsang Souchong, 1/4 lb package
Price $19.25 TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK

This distinctive tea was grown high in the Wuyi Mountains and is our take on a well-known tea. Its refined flavor shows balance and a subtle smokiness - the result of skillful production and old tea plants.
Long Jing Dragonwell Grade | In Pursuit of Tea
Long jing 'Dragonwell, 4 oz package
Our Price: $18.50

This famous tea is grown at Lion Rock in the hills just west of Hangzhou in Zhejiang Province, China. It was harvested in early April 2010 Sebastian's Choice.
Lychee Red Black Tea | In Pursuit of Tea
Lychee Red, 1/4 lb package
Price $12.00

This China black tea (red tea) is flavored with the essence of the tropical lychee fruit, a member of the soapberry family. Naturally sweet and fruity with a hint of vanilla - the flavor pairs well with the Hunan black tea (red tea) which is used as base. This tea can be enjoyed hot or iced.
Mao Jian Green Tea | In Pursuit of Tea
Mao Jian, 1/4 lb package
Price $21.00

New Arrival - Mao Jian from this year's early spring harvest 2010.
Phoenix Mountain Eight Immortals Oolong | In Pursuit of Tea
Phoenix Mountain Eight Immortals Oolong, 2 oz package
Price $39.00

New Arrival Limited quantity. Spring Harvest 2010 Sebastian's Choice.
Pu-erh Tuocha | In Pursuit of Tea
Pu-erh Tuocha, 1/4 lb package
Price $23.50

Formed into compressed nuggets or tuocha (pronounced TOR-cha), this black pu-erh tea is full of character with a strong, earthy flavor.
Wuyi Baisuixiang | In Pursuit of Tea
Wuyi Baisuixiang, 2 oz package
Price $42.00 Available end of August

New Arrival - The distinctive charcoal roast dissipates into a pleasing flavor and floral aroma. Sebastian's Choice.
Yinzhen Silver Needle
Yinzhen Bai Hao (Silver Needle), 1/4 lb package
Price $33.00

New Arrival - This famous Chinese white tea has wonderful silver leaves covered with downy hair. It's velvety and full bodied, with flavors of almonds and butter. Pronounced [YIN-zhen buy how]
You Hua Xiang Dan Cong | In Pursuit of Tea
You Hua Xiang Dan Cong(Pommelo), 2 oz package
Price $22.00

New Arrival - We were able to obtain a small amount of this competition grade before it was entered. The Pommelo fragrance tree is one of the rarest of varietals - the light citrus fragrance is wonderful. Sebastian's Choice.
Yu Hua - Rainflower Green Tea | In Pursuit of Tea
Yu Hua - Rainflower 2 oz. package
Price $33.00

New Arrival - One of the finest, most prestigious, and certainly most unique green teas in the world.
Yunnan Gold Black Tea | In Pursuit of Tea
Yunnan Gold, 1/4 lb package
Price $33.00

New Arrival - Made only from exceptional, high-grade leaf buds, this aromatic black tea is handpicked in Yunnan (China), the birthplace of tea. When oxidized, these beautiful buds turn gold rather than black, resulting in a rich, smooth flavor with lingering notes of honey and tobacco. The flavor builds through several infusions. Spring Harvest 2010