Our Tea Buyer continually searches the world for premium teas that we are proud to offer to our customers. On occasion, we find teas that are so special that we have them shipped to us by the fastest method today – the airplane – so we can share them with our customers as soon as possible. This is very similar to the nineteenth century when tea merchants would ship their precious cargo by the swift tea clippers, ensuring the fastest arrival times. In honor of this great tradition, we offer this collection of the highest quality teas - The Great Tea Race Collection. This carefully curated collection is named in honor of the Great Tea Race of 1866, when five of the fastest tea clippers set sail from Foochow, China bound for London with their cargo holds filled with tea chests. Ninety-nine days and over 15,000 nautical miles later, the Taeping and the Ariel docked first in London, only twenty-eight minutes apart.
Out of Stock Quick Shop Manohari Estate SFTGFOP1 Cl. Spl. Golden Tips Assam
An abundance of golden tips provides a striking contrast to the dark brown leaves in this superlative 2019 Assam offering. The heady aroma is redolent with rich malty notes, complemented by hints of Burgundy and black cherry. The ruby-copper cup is thick and complex, the hallmark of a truly fine Assam. Notes of malt, warming cocoa and light toasty hints lead to a smooth, lingering finish. This premium selection is the perfect choice for the Assam tea enthusiast.
Out of Stock Quick Shop Idulgashinna Estate Blink Bonnie Organic
This exquisite organic Oolong selection showcases handcrafted full-leaf sets, produced from a fine plucking. The pale straw-colored cup has a honey-sweet character, fragrant with notes of dried fruit. A silky smooth mouth feel introduces notes of apricot, complemented by a green grape crispness that lingers into the finish.
Out of Stock Quick Shop Ceylon Silver Tips White Tea
Restock available soon!This beautifully handcrafted Ceylon white tea showcases downy, silver-sage buds. The pale champagne-colored liquor has a fresh, inviting fragrance. A silky smooth mouth feel complements sweet notes of melon and apricot. A clean finish completes an outstanding tea experience.
Out of Stock Quick Shop Namring Upper Estate First Flush FTGFOP1 (EX-7) Darjeeling
A profusion of downy silver tips adorns the bold, olive-green leaves of this stellar 2019 first flush offering. Pronounced floral notes scent the light golden cup, complementing the fresh, sweet character. Hints of tropical fruit lead up to a lively finish.
Out of Stock Quick Shop Longview Estate First Flush SFTGFOP1 (DJ-13) Darjeeling
This 2019 first flush Darjeeling showcases well-made leaves of light to dark olive-green, which produce an amber-gold cup with a honeyed floral aroma. Fresh notes of sweet corn silk are enhanced by a buttery smooth mouth feel. A refreshing pungency lingers well into the finish.
Out of Stock Quick Shop Mission Hill Estate First Flush SFTGFOP1 Spl. (DJ-17) Darjeeling
In this 2019 first flush Darjeeling offering, a variegated mix of bright green and dark olive leaves produces an invigorating cup with rich floral notes. A buttery mouth feel complements a rich tropical fruit sweetness, ending with a crisp, clean finish.
Out of Stock Quick Shop Puttabong Estate First Flush SFTGFOP1 (DJ-8) Organic Darjeeling
This 2019 organic first flush selection offers bold, beautiful leaves in shades of olive green, decorated with downy silver tips. An invigorating pungency in the bright golden cup is tempered by a sweet aroma, hinting of fresh pineapple. Pronounced notes of corn silk bring a rich quality to the complex flavor profile. Hints of flowers lead to a crisp, clean finish.
Out of Stock Quick Shop Selimbong Estate First Flush FTGFOP1 (DJ-1) Darjeeling
A profusion of downy, silver tips complements the bold, olive-green leaves of this 2019 first flush Darjeeling. The sweet aroma is fragrant with hints of fresh cornsilk and almond. The dark golden cup exhibits a full mouth feel and rich pungency, with complex layers of tropical fruit, honeysuckle and honey. The finish is smooth and lingering.
Out of Stock Quick Shop Liza Hill Estate First Flush SFTGFOP1 (DJ-3) Organic Darjeeling
A sweet floral fragrance introduces this aromatic first flush offering from the 2019 season. The bold, tippy leaves produce a golden amber cup with a silky smooth mouth feel and complex flavor. Classic floral notes are punctuated by a tropical fruit sweetness and a refreshing pungency that lingers into the finish.
Out of Stock Quick Shop Selim Hill Estate Second Flush BPS (DJ-59) Darjeeling
An aroma hinting of muscatel and oak introduces the smooth, ruby-amber liquor of this 2019 second flush Darjeeling. A syrupy mouth feel wraps around notes of stone fruit, leading to a bright, crisp finish. Add a splash of milk to enhance the rich quality of the cup.
Out of Stock Quick Shop Selim Hill Estate First Flush Imperial Spring Darjeeling
Pronounced floral notes in both the aroma and the cup distinguish this 2019 “Imperial Spring” offering as a classic first flush Darjeeling tea. The light golden liquor has a fresh, lively character, complemented by a rich sweetness and a silky smooth mouth feel. A lingering finish completes an outstanding tea experience.
Out of Stock Quick Shop Donyi Polo Estate Arunachal Pradesh Yellow Tea
This unique Arunachal Pradesh yellow tea selection showcases beautiful golden tips, which yield a sparkling amber-gold liquor fragrant with notes of malt. The light-bodied cup is buttery smooth with a full mouth feel and rich flavor that hints of stone fruit. A pronounced honey sweetness lingers long into the finish. A staff favorite.