The popularity of wellness products has also caused a growing demand for the use of seawed. The Wakame seaweed (brown seaweed) typically contains important trace elements. We added a large amount of green Mate and lemon grass to this extraordinary blend. Lemon grass adds its fresh and pleasant aroma to the flowery green tea basis.
Orthodox qualities from Africa have become absolute rarities. The export business today is predominated by CTC teas, and only the highland plantations Kaproret, Saramek and Chemase are still cultivating hybrids of Chinese bushes. The demand largely exceeds the small yields, but thanks to longstanding business relationships, we have always been able to secure the best qualities from the second main plucking period. Due to their striking, golden-brown leaf tips, their shining orange-coloured cup and the strong, slightly flowery flavour, those are often mistaken for Chinese Yunnan teas.
The principal growing regions in Yunnan are located at altitudes of 1,200 to 2,000 m and have annual average temperatures of between 12 - 23°C. Here, high-grade, black and green qualities are produced. The very high portion of large, golden leaf tips gives the full sweet, spicy taste and malty, soft aftertaste to the Yunnan Imperial. Our Yunnan Imperial is an excellent top quality tea. The large leaf is dark, matt and green and contains many bronze-coloured tips; the infusion is strong and dark.
This famous garden brings us a tea of the first plucking period in April that shows a typical large, fleshy leaf, with a light brown appearance and light silvery leaf tips. It is fresh and full in taste, with a spicy note. The bouquet is sparkling, flowery and slightly malty. The infusion is brighter than that of a typical „second flush” Assam.
We have different types of the very popular„Earl Grey” tea in our assortment. Each tea is highly aromatic. However, this one is a very special one. The excellent base of spicy „Ceylon”, with its wiry and regular leaf, and elegant „Yunnan” is perfect already. It thus requires an exceptional flavour. We found the perfect bergamot aroma in France. Every „Earl Grey” friend will be convinced by this delicious top-class „Earl Grey” with the typical lemon note.
Oolong is a speciality, which had originally been produced in the Taiwanese mountains. After plucking, the teas are fermented to approximately 50% and then wilted in the sun. Frequent turning of the tea in bamboo baskets during the drying process allows the Oolong to develop a mild aroma and a large, wildly curled leaf. After brewing, the still green leaf centre with the fermented leaf edges becomes clearly visible. It is very light in the cup and has a very flowery and spicy taste.
This tea grows in one of the most famous tea gardens of this region. This strong and malty dream of a second flush Assam, enjoyed with cream and rock sugar, is ideal for cosy evenings by the fireplace. This tea has a typically large Assamica leaf that is well-processed with lots of golden tips. A spicily malty scent unfolds from the deeply copper-coloured cup.
The carambole is no stranger anymore in our hemisphere: the decorative stars form part of many cocktail decorations. We have combined our "star" with two other exotic fruits: the all-time classic mango and fresh papaya. Together, they perfectly complement the green tea base. The radiant "stars" and flakes in combination with golden fruit cubes and orange peel dominate the visual aspect of this blend.
This quality is already blended in the country of origin from high quality garden teas. We selected teas from the medium and late first flush season, which are shipped directly to us. A medium-large, almost black leaf and a light brass colour of the infusion characterise this blend. The taste of this first flush blend leaves a fresh, slightly spicy impression with a little "body", which is also reflected in the scent. Always a treat!
Pu-Erh or Pu-er teas are teas whose leaves are re-hydrated after fermentation, to enable a second fermentation; they are called post-fermented teas. After production, these teas are stored in cool cellars or burried in the ground for one or more years. Our quality is the most popular and best sold worldwide. The dark to light brown Sinensis leaf develops a strong, spicy and earthy taste and – depending on the brewing time – an earthy and woody flavour. The infusion has a dark red colour.
