The Great Tea Race Collection

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This stellar 2019 first flush offering is fragrant with rich floral notes. Those flowery notes spill over into the bright golden cup, and are complemented by a velvety smooth mouth feel. Hints of sweet melon lead to a lingering finish. A truly outstanding tea experience.

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.

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.

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.

This superlative 2019 first flush Darjeeling selection has a stunning leaf appearance with a profusion of full silver-tipped leaf sets. The aroma is sweet and fragrant. With layered flavor notes of wildflowers, melon and tropical fruit, the sparkling gold cup exhibits a depth and richness experienced in teas of the highest quality. Hints of honey linger long into the finish.

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.

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.

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.

The beautiful, handmade leaves of this unique Oolong tea are created under the guidance of tea masters from Taiwan. The pale golden liquor is fragrant with a light floral aroma. The silky smooth cup is light and flavorful with a pronounced floral character. A lingering whisper of spice completes an outstanding tea experience.

From Yunnan province, this superlative green tea offers an abundance of downy silver tips, which yields a sparkling champagne-colored cup with a clean vegetal aroma. A pronounced sweetness complements notes of fresh corn and a delicate, buttery mouth feel. The finish lingers with a pleasant refreshing quality.

Grown in the Huangshan mountain range in southern An Hui province, this beautifully handcrafted green tea produces a pale straw-colored liquor with a pronounced honey sweetness in both the aroma and the cup. A silky smooth mouth feel introduces hints of stone fruit and herbaceous nuances. The finish is gentle and lingering.

Tiny mandarin oranges are dried and stuffed with Shou Pu-Erh leaves, creating this unique tea treat. The opaque, deep brown liquor is fragrant with hints of citrus zest and earth. A whisper of cocoa joins the citrus-earthy flavor in the cup, finishing on a brisk, lively note. Each 1.5" mandarin will yield approximately 4 cups of tea. This selection is perfect for multiple steepings.

A fine complement of golden tips sets this stylish selection apart. The flavor has classic Burgundy-like Keemun notes, with subtle smokiness and a hint of cocoa. This one comes close to the Hao-Ya 'A' Keemun of days past.

The dry leaves of this top-quality Oolong offering are fragrant and expertly rolled, producing a sparkling gold liquor with a sweet floral aroma. Notes of orchid are complemented by a buttery mouth feel in the silky smooth cup. Hints of honey lend a richness to the lingering finish. This tea is a great choice for multiple steepings.

The dark olive, neatly rolled leaves exude a fresh buttery fragrance with hints of flowers. The pale straw-colored liquor invites that first sip with its delightful floral aroma. A nectar-like sweetness complements notes of chestnut and mineral in the light toasty cup. The finish lingers with hints of honey.

This outstanding Yunnan black tea selection is composed of handcrafted golden tips with a beautiful downy appearance. The russet-amber liquor is fragrant with hints of molasses. Layers of cocoa, spice and earth weave together to create a rich flavor that is complemented by a caramelized sugar sweetness. A whisper of spice lingers in the finish.

Elegant, downy gold tips are showcased in this superb black tea offering from Yunnan province. A sweet cocoa aroma pairs well with toasty/biscuity notes in the thick, rich cup. A silky smooth mouth feel envelops hints of cocoa that linger long into the finish.