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SEBASTIAN'S CHOICE

The teas in this section are ones that I find interesting and somehow compelling. They will range from well-made examples of well-known teas to obscure teas available in limited quantities. A few will be available regularly and others sporadically. Small lots will disappear quickly so check in often or watch our teatips for announcements!

—Sebastian Beckwith, co-founder of In Pursuit of Tea

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Anhui Yellow Tea
Anhui Yellow, 1/4 lb package
Price $30.25

New Arrival - For the fifth year in a row we are pleased to offer a true yellow tea. More commonly available in the past, yellow tea is becoming more rare, new styles of green teas are more mainstream and easier to produce. Yellow tea holds up to multiple steepings. Limited quantity. Sebastian's Choice.
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.
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.
Kyobancha Green Tea | In Pursuit of Tea
Kyobancha, 1/4 lb package
Our Price: $10.00

This bancha has been given an extra firing which results in a much smokier flavor. It's handcrafted just outside of Uji by the same man who supplies the tea for the incense. Bancha is a popular everyday drinking tea in Japan. Sebastian's Choice.
Bang Laa Green Tea | In Pursuit of Tea
Bang Laa Green Tea
Price per stalk $14.00

Hand-crafted from ancient tea plants in a small village near Phongsali, Laos. This tea has a unique smoky taste and was created by wok firing, rolling and steaming the tea leaves before pressing them into bamboo forms to create the distinctive shape. Sebastian's Choice.
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.
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.
Yiwu Green Bingcha Pu-erh Tea | In Pursuit of Tea
Yiwu Green Pu-erh Bing Cha
Price $180.00

This bing cha is a collector's item;  true Pu-Erh fans will want to keep these to age over time. Yiwu is known for its gentle and mild character and is one of the most sought after base teas used to make pu erh.
Sebastian's Choice.
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.