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We’ve added American ginseng, grown in Wisconsin, to our Oolong. The health benefits of Ginseng have made it prized in the East and the West. In China, Ginseng was historically said to sharpen the senses, cure illnesses, and even prolong life. While not quite as fanciful, modern medicine has shown that ginseng does contain several unique types of anti-oxidants and other compounds known as ginsenosides. Clinical trials have also shown that American ginseng in particular can help in controlling blood-sugar levels in patients with type-II diabetes. It is no wonder that ginseng has a long-running record as the most popular herbal health supplement in the United States.
Asian ginseng tends to overpower the taste of the tea, but American ginseng is both milder and sweeter. We’ve found that our more floral teas pair very well with just the right amount of ginseng. As the steep time increases the flavor of ginseng becomes more pronounced, so a bit of experimentation is necessary for each individual brewer’s tastes. Our own sweet spot uses 3 grams of tea with 100ml, steeped at 90c for 50 to 60 seconds. After the third brew 20 seconds can safely be added to the steep time. The liquor is very sweet and savory, with a hint of nuttiness in the aftertaste. The floral flavors of gardenias concentrate on the tip of the tongue and linger.
AliShan is a mountainous region that has been gaining a lot of attention in Taiwan the last few decades as a land that consistently produ...
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AliShan is a mountainous region that has been gaining a lot of attention in Taiwan the last few decades as a land that consistently produces quality oolong. Finding the perfect spot to plant tea is an endeavor: the elevation, exposure to sunlight, yearly average weather patterns, the condition of the...
Our organic Gyokuro is matured under full shade for three weeks before plucking, resulting in a hue and palate distinctive from other gre...
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Our organic Gyokuro is matured under full shade for three weeks before plucking, resulting in a hue and palate distinctive from other green teas. The aroma transports you to a citrus grove where the fragrance of orange blossoms hang in the air. Notes are at once subtle and nostalgic; a...
Size: 40g There is a certain mystique surrounding matcha among Western tea drinkers, what is it? Matcha is a powdered green tea which or...
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Size: 40g There is a certain mystique surrounding matcha among Western tea drinkers, what is it? Matcha is a powdered green tea which originated in Japan. To be considered true matcha, it must be made using Gyokuro style leaf, and all stems must be removed prior to milling. Matcha has higher...