Orthodox Black Tea

This lot of tea was harvested in the spring of 2024.  It has fruity aroma with mild, clean flavor.

Our Orthodox Black Tea is made from the traditional two leaves and a bud with a small batch processing style. Withering slowly for extended period to develop lingering fruity aroma and sweet, pure black tea flavor. It is delicate yet complex in depth of flavor. Enjoy the clean flavor without sugar or milk.

The full leaf is completely oxidized resulting in a mild, yet complex flavor, a deep red leaf, oxidized to highlight its fruity, cherry, cinnamon, sweet, spicy note.

Over time our tea making has evolved and has become more aligned with traditional tea-making values.

Without chemicals to enhance tea flavors and colors, our tea plants maintain a very humble and surprise many people with purity and potency.  The pure hand-made quality that preserves seasonality and the conditions of the natural surroundings.

Steeping:

We recommend using good quality spring water with a moderate amount of minerals (50-100mg/L).  In tea ceremony, practitioners often say that the best way to evaluate the quality of water is through tea.

Start with 2-3 grams of tea leaf per 8oz cup.  Bring water to a boil and steep tea for 2-5 minutes.  Hot water expresses stronger flavor and aroma.  If bitterness is your concern, reduce the temperature or steeping time.  You can also extend steeping time for stronger flavor. Be sure to re-brew.