Tea Wall

This refreshing blend of Chinese gunpowder green tea, peppermint, and spearmint is considered the drink of hospitality in parts of North Africa.

Gunpowder tea is a kind of green tea so called because of the tightly rolled leaves resembling tiny pellets. The smoky flavor and aroma comes from the way the tea leaves are roasted. The caffeine content of gunpowder tea is higher than that of other green teas.

• Flavor profile: Bold and smoky. Crisp, cool, and refreshing with a spicy menthol aroma.
• Caffeine content: Medium-high

What's green tea?

Green tea differs from black or oolong tea because it's less oxidized. In oxidation tea leaves are exposed to the air to dry and darken. The more oxidized a tea is, the stronger it is. From strongest to lightest are black, oolong, green, and white teas.

Green tea is believed to have various health benefits. A large study in Japan showed a link between daily consumption of green tea and lower risk of death from cardiovascular diseases. Another Japanese study showed that "higher consumption rates of green tea were associated with a reduced risk of stroke." 

Green tea has also been shown to help regulate blood sugar levels, aid in digestion, and decrease inflammation in the skin.

Genmaicha is a variant on sencha, a type of Japanese green tea. Sencha refers to tea leaves that are picked first in the season. As a result the tea has a delicate sweetness and mild astringency. It's also high in vitamin C.

Genmaicha is sencha tea with roasted and popped kernels of brown rice. Ideal after a meal with oily or deep-fried foods.

• Flavor profile: Delicately sweet. Mildly astringent. Slightly nutty.
• Caffeine content: Medium-low

What's green tea?

Green tea differs from black or oolong tea because it's less oxidized. In oxidation tea leaves are exposed to the air to dry and darken. The more oxidized a tea is, the stronger it is. From strongest to lightest are black, oolong, green, and white teas.

Green tea is believed to have various health benefits. A large study in Japan showed a link between daily consumption of green tea and lower risk of death from cardiovascular diseases. Another Japanese study showed that "higher consumption rates of green tea were associated with a reduced risk of stroke." 

Green tea has also been shown to help regulate blood sugar levels, aid in digestion, and decrease inflammation in the skin.

Bits of dried dragonfruit add refreshing and light fruit flavor to mild green tea. Rose buds add some lovely color.

• Flavor profile: Fruity, floral, earthy 
• Caffeine content: Medium-low

What's green tea?

Green tea differs from black or oolong tea because it's less oxidized. In oxidation tea leaves are exposed to the air to dry and darken. The more oxidized a tea is, the stronger it is. From strongest to lightest are black, oolong, green, and white teas.

Green tea is believed to have various health benefits. A large study in Japan showed a link between daily consumption of green tea and lower risk of death from cardiovascular diseases. Another Japanese study showed that "higher consumption rates of green tea were associated with a reduced risk of stroke." 

Green tea has also been shown to help regulate blood sugar levels, aid in digestion, and decrease inflammation in the skin.

Long jing or "dragon well" is one of the most celebrated green teas in China. The tea is harvested in early spring before the Qingming Festival. A must-have for green tea lovers.

• Flavor profile: Fragrant with vegetal and nutty aroma. Notes of chestnut, honey, and almond. A touch of umami.
• Caffeine content: Medium-low

What's green tea?

Green tea differs from black or oolong tea because it's less oxidized. In oxidation tea leaves are exposed to the air to dry and darken. The more oxidized a tea is, the stronger it is. From strongest to lightest are black, oolong, green, and white teas.

Green tea is believed to have various health benefits. A large study in Japan showed a link between daily consumption of green tea and lower risk of death from cardiovascular diseases. Another Japanese study showed that "higher consumption rates of green tea were associated with a reduced risk of stroke." 

Green tea has also been shown to help regulate blood sugar levels, aid in digestion, and decrease inflammation in the skin.

This tea is made with green tea leaves scented with jasmine blossoms.

• Flavor profile: Smooth, floral, fresh
• Caffeine content: Medium-low

What's green tea?

Green tea differs from black or oolong tea because it's less oxidized. In oxidation tea leaves are exposed to the air to dry and darken. The more oxidized a tea is, the stronger it is. From strongest to lightest are black, oolong, green, and white teas.

Green tea is believed to have various health benefits. A large study in Japan showed a link between daily consumption of green tea and lower risk of death from cardiovascular diseases. Another Japanese study showed that "higher consumption rates of green tea were associated with a reduced risk of stroke." 

Green tea has also been shown to help regulate blood sugar levels, aid in digestion, and decrease inflammation in the skin.

This smooth, bright green tea has a light and pleasant flavor with a lingering sweetness. Mao feng translates roughly as "downy summit" and refers to the down that covers the young tea leaves.

• Flavor profile: Clean, floral, sweet with refreshing chestnut overtones
• Caffeine content: Medium-low

What's green tea?

Green tea differs from black or oolong tea because it's less oxidized. In oxidation tea leaves are exposed to the air to dry and darken. The more oxidized a tea is, the stronger it is. From strongest to lightest are black, oolong, green, and white teas.

Green tea is believed to have various health benefits. A large study in Japan showed a link between daily consumption of green tea and lower risk of death from cardiovascular diseases. Another Japanese study showed that "higher consumption rates of green tea were associated with a reduced risk of stroke." 

Green tea has also been shown to help regulate blood sugar levels, aid in digestion, and decrease inflammation in the skin.

This special tea is made by hand-rolling green tea buds and silvery tips into pearl shapes. The pearls are then scented with jasmine, creating a fragrant bouquet. When brewed, the pearls unfurl to show the tea leaves.

• Flavor profile: Lightly herbal, grapey-sweet, delicate. Clean and fragrant jasmine scent.
• Caffeine content: Medium-low

What's green tea?

Green tea differs from black or oolong tea because it's less oxidized. In oxidation tea leaves are exposed to the air to dry and darken. The more oxidized a tea is, the stronger it is. From strongest to lightest are black, oolong, green, and white teas.

Green tea is believed to have various health benefits. A large study in Japan showed a link between daily consumption of green tea and lower risk of death from cardiovascular diseases. Another Japanese study showed that "higher consumption rates of green tea were associated with a reduced risk of stroke." 

Green tea has also been shown to help regulate blood sugar levels, aid in digestion, and decrease inflammation in the skin.

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