{"title":"All teas","description":"\u003cp\u003eAll our teas are \u003cstrong\u003ecarefully selected\u003c\/strong\u003e and regularly tested for residues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe import our tea directly from our tea gardens, skipping the detours via importers or middlemen. That way, the high-quality teas reach you especially fresh!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result: fresh premium tea, straight into your cup!\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"jasmintee-jasmin-dragon-pearls","title":"Jasmine Tea Dragon Pearls","description":"\u003cp\u003eJasmine Tea Dragon Pearls (龍珠) is the king of jasmine teas. Only the finest young green tea leaves are picked by hand and then scented together with jasmine blossoms for several days. Afterwards, the leaves are artfully separated from the blossoms again and rolled into delicate pearls. A tea that makes every tea lover's heart beat faster!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTaste\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce brewed, Jasmine Tea Dragon Pearls gives you a gorgeous golden-yellow cup. The fresh taste of jasmine lets you dream of magnificent seas of blossoms in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Jasmine Tea Dragon Pearls comes from a tea garden near the Wuqiangxi Dam and is regularly tested for residues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fot-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e near the Wuqiangxi Dam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuality control:\u003c\/strong\u003e regularly tested for residues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e scented with jasmine blossoms for several days, rolled into pearls by hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e by hand, young leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/strong\u003e medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJasmine Tea Dragon Pearls is very sensitive to high temperatures. That's why we recommend brewing it at 75 °C with a steeping time of 2 minutes. To keep the tea from cooling down too quickly, it's best to preheat your cup and teapot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting video\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fot-video\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/da4KXcyea8Y\" title=\"Jasmintee Dragon Pearls – Tasting-Video\" loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the video (in German), we show you Jasmine Tea Dragon Pearls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiscover more\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can read all about temperature and steeping time in our blog article \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/teewissen\/jasmintee-richtig-zubereiten-temperatur-und-ziehzeit\"\u003eHow to prepare jasmine tea properly\u003c\/a\u003e (in German). For every day, we recommend our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/jasmin-tee-high-grade-jinjing\"\u003eJasmine High Grade Jinjing\u003c\/a\u003e. The pearls unfold especially beautifully in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/kinto-glasbecher-mit-sieb-260ml\"\u003eKINTO Glass Mug with Strainer\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Friends of Tea","offers":[{"title":"50 Grams","offer_id":35205902535,"sku":"17","price":13.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 Grams","offer_id":35205902599,"sku":"18","price":25.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 Grams","offer_id":35205902663,"sku":"19","price":49.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1262\/7105\/products\/Komposition_ec167e36-c2f0-41c5-9432-853f85c99f63.jpg?v=1512040263"},{"product_id":"jasmin-tee-high-grade-jinjing","title":"Jasmine High Grade Jinjing","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe discovered our Jasmine High Grade Jinjing on a trip through China and were instantly hooked. This high-quality jasmine tea is perfect for everyday enjoyment because it is soft and never overpowering. After the harvest, fresh green tea is blended with jasmine blossoms – that is what gives the tea its unmistakable aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTaste\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Jasmine High Grade Jinjing has a beautiful light cup color and a mild, slightly sweet taste. As you pour the water over it, a bouquet of floral jasmine notes unfolds. The fresh taste of jasmine lets you dream of magnificent seas of blossoms in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Jasmine High Grade Jinjing comes from a family-run tea farm in central China that produces tea of absolutely top quality. Finding a jasmine tea of this quality in vast China is no easy task – which makes us all the happier to be able to offer it to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fot-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Central China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e green tea scented with jasmine blossoms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/strong\u003e medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Jasmine High Grade Jinjing tastes best when you pour 500 ml of water at 80 °C over 6 g of tea and let it steep for 2 minutes. Enjoy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiscover more\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything about temperature and steeping time is in our blog article \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/teewissen\/jasmintee-richtig-zubereiten-temperatur-und-ziehzeit\"\u003eHow to prepare jasmine tea properly\u003c\/a\u003e (in German). For special moments, we recommend the hand-rolled \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/jasmintee-jasmin-dragon-pearls\"\u003eJasmine Tea Dragon Pearls\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Friends of Tea","offers":[{"title":"100 Grams","offer_id":35205935239,"sku":"15","price":10.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 grams","offer_id":35205935303,"sku":"16","price":19.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1262\/7105\/products\/Komposition_58945a6c-286c-4b45-9187-6cbafa08c6e4.jpg?v=1512040261"},{"product_id":"gruener-tee-japan-kukicha","title":"Japan Kukicha","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur Japan Kukicha is a rather unusual tea that once again shows the ingenuity of the Japanese: a certain proportion of high-quality, fresh leaf stems is deliberately blended into the Kukicha. Kukicha (茎茶) literally translates as something like “stem tea”. The leaf stems give the tea a softer, gentler taste, less caffeine, and they also make it more affordable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTaste\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce infused, the Japan Kukicha smells of freshly cut grass. The delicate leaf stems give this Japanese green tea a subtly sweet note and make the taste light and well-rounded. Umami fans will also get their money’s worth with this tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Japan Kukicha comes from a tea garden in the south of Japan. The garden lies in the beautiful landscape of Kagoshima on the Japanese volcanic island of Kyushu. This tea was picked in spring – it is a First Flush green tea. Besides this Kukicha, it also produces our Sencha and Matcha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fot-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kagoshima, Kyushu, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e special blend of different cultivars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteaming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Asamushi (あさむし), 20–30 seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShading:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e spring, First Flush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/strong\u003e low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJapan Kukicha doesn’t like water that is too hot, but thanks to the leaf stems it is less delicate than other green teas. We recommend infusing 6 g of tea with 500 ml of water at 75 °C and letting it steep for 2 minutes. Enjoy your tea!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting video\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fot-video\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/VBvCwd26Olo\" title=\"Japan Kukicha – Tasting-Video\" loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the tasting video (in German), you can find out more about this tea from the Land of the Rising Sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiscover more\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can read more about the tea garden in the blog article \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/teewissen\/unser-japan-teegarten-in-kagoshima\"\u003eOur Japanese Tea Garden in Kagoshima\u003c\/a\u003e (in German). Our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/asamushi-sencha\"\u003eAsamushi Premium Sencha\u003c\/a\u003e and the mild \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/bancha\"\u003eJapan Bancha\u003c\/a\u003e also come from the same region.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Takezawa Tea Farm","offers":[{"title":"100 Grams","offer_id":35205999495,"sku":"13","price":14.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 grams","offer_id":35205999559,"sku":"14","price":26.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1262\/7105\/products\/Komposition_33f7b88a-6a41-4e78-8669-f5a32fde02af.jpg?v=1533104477"},{"product_id":"hon-gyokuro-kusanagi","title":"Hon Gyokuro Kusanagi","description":"\u003cp\u003eHon Gyokuro Kusanagi is an impressive Japanese green tea. Gyokuro (玉露) roughly translates as “noble dewdrop”. What makes our Gyokuro special: before the harvest, it was shaded with rice straw mats for almost 21 days. This fills the tea leaves with plenty of chlorophyll and the amino acid L-theanine, which gives them an intense color and a bold flavor – and they lose almost all of their bitterness. Unlike sencha, gyokuro is mostly enjoyed on special occasions in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTaste\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHon Gyokuro Kusanagi tastes wonderfully fresh and has the full umami that is typical of high-quality Japanese gyokuro. As it cools down a little, notes of passion fruit and mango slowly emerge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur gyokuro comes from a farm in Japan with a long tradition. The tea garden is located in the Uji region of central Japan and produces tea of top quality. Uji is known for producing some of the finest teas in all of Japan. The tea garden lies in the middle of a coniferous forest, and the trees protect it from outside environmental influences. Because the farm avoids monocultures, the plants are less susceptible to insects. This tea was picked in mid-April.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fot-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uji, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShading:\u003c\/strong\u003e almost 21 days with rice straw mats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e mid-April\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/strong\u003e high\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGyokuro is a very high-quality tea and deserves to be prepared with care. We recommend steeping 6 g of gyokuro in 500 ml of water at 60 °C for 2 minutes. Several infusions are definitely possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the ideal gyokuro experience, you can also prepare the tea in a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/kinto-kyusu-teekanne\"\u003ekyusu\u003c\/a\u003e, an original Japanese side-handle teapot. This gives you more control over the brewing and brings out the full flavor of the leaves. Use 4 g of tea leaves with 100 ml of water at 50 °C. The steeping times for each infusion:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fot-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1st infusion: 90 seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2nd infusion: 30 seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3rd infusion: 60 seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eeach further infusion: 20 seconds longer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting video\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fot-video\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/jHWJ6V4cgdc\" title=\"Hon Gyokuro Kusanagi – Tasting video\" loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more about our first-class gyokuro in the tasting video (in German).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiscover more\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can read all about this type of tea in our blog article \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/teewissen\/was-ist-gyokuro-tee\"\u003eWhat is gyokuro tea?\u003c\/a\u003e (in German) and in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/teesorten\/hon-gyokruo-kusanagi-anbau-tasting\"\u003ecultivation and tasting report on Hon Gyokuro Kusanagi\u003c\/a\u003e (in German). Our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/kabuse-sencha-superior\"\u003eKabuse Sencha Superior\u003c\/a\u003e is also shaded before the harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Takezawa Tea Farm","offers":[{"title":"50 grams","offer_id":35206030407,"sku":"11","price":19.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 Grams","offer_id":35206030471,"sku":"12","price":36.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1262\/7105\/products\/Komposition_084a04fe-87bf-44b2-9df0-6d9dd26d93c5.jpg?v=1519978184"},{"product_id":"harendong-light-oolong-indonesien","title":"Harendong Light Oolong","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur Harendong Light Oolong from Indonesia is an outstandingly fresh and mild tea that still unfolds its full aroma beautifully even after the fourth infusion. With its mild yet complex character, it's a perfect oolong for beginners and gives you a great insight into the diverse world of oolong teas. Its tightly rolled leaves slowly open up after infusion and reveal their full splendor. Made after the model of Taiwanese oolongs, it's a prime example of the fact that good oolong doesn't necessarily have to come from China or Taiwan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTaste\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen dry, the hand-rolled tea smells fresh and floral – almost like a flower meadow covered in morning dew in spring. A delicate note of honey perfectly rounds off this floral, light oolong. The taste changes a little with every infusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea comes from the Harendong tea garden on the island of Java in Indonesia. The tea garden lies in the middle of a magnificent nature reserve and produces outstanding oolong teas. This oolong is regularly tested for residues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fot-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Java, Indonesia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTea garden:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harendong\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/strong\u003e medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can infuse the Harendong Light Oolong at least four times. Use 6 g of tea leaves for 500 ml of water at 80–90 °C and let the first infusion steep for 2–3 minutes, and every further one for 4–5 minutes. Enjoy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting video\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fot-video\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/aY3cwim0ypA\" title=\"Harendong Light Oolong – Tasting-Video\" loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you'd like to learn more about this Indonesian beauty, watch our tasting video (in German).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiscover more\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow best to prepare oolong is explained in our blog article \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/teewissen\/oolong-tee-zubereitung\"\u003eOolong Tea Preparation\u003c\/a\u003e (in German). Our roasted, sweet \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/harendong-medium-oolong-indonesien\"\u003eHarendong Medium Oolong\u003c\/a\u003e comes from the same tea garden – or you can taste your way through the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/oolong-entdecker-paket\"\u003eOolong Tea Discovery Set\u003c\/a\u003e right away.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harendong Green Farm","offers":[{"title":"100 Grams","offer_id":35206166855,"sku":"05","price":12.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 grams","offer_id":35206166919,"sku":"06","price":23.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1262\/7105\/products\/Komposition_7b52e995-7e73-4d77-8280-37a9102b1615.jpg?v=1519978183"},{"product_id":"harendong-medium-oolong-indonesien","title":"Harendong Medium Oolong","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you love roasty, robust flavors, Harendong Medium Oolong is exactly right for you. The tea is gently roasted during production, which makes its taste softer, rounder and sweeter. Its tightly rolled leaves slowly open after brewing and reveal their full splendor. Made in the style of Taiwanese oolongs, it is a prime example of the fact that good oolong doesn't necessarily have to come from China or Taiwan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTaste\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe roast is still clearly noticeable on the dry tea leaves: they smell deep and dark, and fine noses will also pick up a light caramel note and a subtle earthiness. Over the infusions, the initially roasty taste shifts toward a sweeter, almost fruity direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea comes from the Harendong tea garden on the island of Java in Indonesia. The tea garden lies in the middle of a magnificent nature reserve and produces outstanding oolong teas. This oolong is regularly tested for residues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fot-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Java, Indonesia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea garden:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harendong\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/strong\u003e medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can infuse Harendong Medium Oolong up to five times. For the perfect cup, use 6 g of tea leaves for 500 ml of water at 80–90 °C and let the first infusion steep for 3 minutes, each further one for 4–5 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting video\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fot-video\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/UIU2fJvK8gw\" title=\"Harendong Medium Oolong – Tasting-Video\" loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSadly, we don't have any BBQ – but if you're in the mood for more roasty flavor, check out our tasting video (in German).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiscover more\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy roasted teas taste so special is explained in our blog article \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/teewissen\/tee-roesten-was-macht-geroesteten-tee-so-besonders\"\u003eRoasting tea – what makes roasted tea so special?\u003c\/a\u003e (in German). The fresh, floral version from the same garden is our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/harendong-light-oolong-indonesien\"\u003eHarendong Light Oolong\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harendong Green Farm","offers":[{"title":"100 Grams","offer_id":35206220295,"sku":"07","price":12.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 grams","offer_id":35206220359,"sku":"08","price":23.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1262\/7105\/products\/Komposition_b04a5257-3e6b-4109-a38d-b8abdfd39a41.jpg?v=1543505252"},{"product_id":"himalayan-imperial-black-nepal","title":"Himalayan Imperial Black","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Himalayan Imperial Black is an extremely high-quality and intense black tea from southeastern Nepal. Nepal is still a young tea-growing region and, for us, a region on the rise: the Nepalese are driven to create a tea culture all of their own – not just a copy of the famous Darjeeling teas. The Imperial Black is wonderful after a meal or whenever you are craving something sweet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTaste\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Imperial Black is probably one of the most unusual black teas we have ever come across. Dry, it smells of cocoa beans and forest berries – and once you pour water over it, things really get going. It tastes as if the leaves had been freshly picked in a chocolate wonderland, without even a hint of bitterness. A symphony for black tea lovers and everyone who wants to become one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea comes from the Jun Chiyabari tea garden in southeastern Nepal. Founded in 2000, and therefore still very young, the tea garden produces top-quality teas right next to the Indian border and the famous Darjeeling tea region. One thing that makes Jun Chiyabari really special is its love of experimenting: teas like the Imperial Black or our Hand Rolled Himalayan Tips are quite unusual for the Himalayan region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fot-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Southeastern Nepal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTea garden:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jun Chiyabari\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/strong\u003e high\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike most black teas, let the Himalayan Imperial Black steep for 2–3 minutes, using 6 g of tea leaves and 500 ml of boiling water. Warm up your cup and teapot beforehand so the tea doesn’t cool down too quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting video\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fot-video\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/iH1TV795TRU\" title=\"Himalayan Imperial Black – Tasting-Video\" loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNext time you are craving chocolate, watch our tasting video (in German) instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiscover more\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead more about the tea garden in our blog article \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/teeanbau\/jun-chiyabari\"\u003eJun Chiyabari\u003c\/a\u003e (in German). Our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hand-rolled-himalayan-tips\"\u003eHand Rolled Himalayan Tips\u003c\/a\u003e come from there too.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jun Chiyabari Tea Garden Nepal","offers":[{"title":"50 grams","offer_id":35393981511,"sku":"03","price":10.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 Grams","offer_id":35393981575,"sku":"04","price":19.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 Gramm","offer_id":51030238363914,"sku":"03","price":36.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1262\/7105\/products\/Komposition_400be1c7-d745-43a3-820b-9326a1001483.jpg?v=1532192269"},{"product_id":"hand-rolled-himalayan-tips","title":"Hand Rolled Himalayan Tips","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hand Rolled Himalayan Tips are an extremely high-quality black tea from southeastern Nepal. Nepal is still a young tea-growing region and, for us, a region on the move: the Nepalese are motivated to create a tea culture all of their own – rather than just a copy of the famous Darjeeling teas. For this tea, the fine leaf shoots are picked by skilled hands and then lovingly rolled by hand, which sadly has become very rare today. Only very small quantities are processed each year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTaste\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hand Rolled Himalayan Tips have a very floral and fresh aroma, quite similar to high-quality Darjeeling teas. Freshly brewed, the tea tastes very fruity, light and refreshing. As it cools down a little, citrus notes come to the fore. On top of that comes a pleasantly spicy note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea comes from the Jun Chiyabari tea garden in southeastern Nepal. Founded in 2000 and therefore still very young, the tea garden produces top-quality teas close to the Indian border and the famous Darjeeling tea region. One of Jun Chiyabari’s great hallmarks is its love of experimenting: teas like the Hand Rolled Himalayan Tips or our Imperial Black are quite unusual for the Himalayan region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fot-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e southeastern Nepal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea garden:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jun Chiyabari\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e hand-picked and hand-rolled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/strong\u003e high\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeally, steep the Hand Rolled Himalayan Tips using 6 g of tea leaves to 500 ml of boiling water for 2 minutes. Warm your cup and teapot beforehand so the tea doesn’t cool down too quickly. Enjoy this Nepalese rarity!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting video\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fot-video\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/FOMFZDiZwNY\" title=\"Hand Rolled Himalayan Tips – Tasting-Video\" loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can find out more about this enchanting tea from the Himalayas in the tasting video (in German).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiscover more\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can read more about the tea garden in our blog article \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/teeanbau\/jun-chiyabari\"\u003eJun Chiyabari\u003c\/a\u003e (in German). Our chocolatey \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/himalayan-imperial-black-nepal\"\u003eHimalayan Imperial Black\u003c\/a\u003e also comes from there.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jun Chiyabari Tea Garden Nepal","offers":[{"title":"50 grams","offer_id":35568060231,"sku":"01","price":19.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 Grams","offer_id":36531225927,"sku":"02","price":38.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 Gramm","offer_id":50563089924362,"sku":"","price":67.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1262\/7105\/products\/komposition.jpg?v=1519978179"},{"product_id":"kabuse-sencha-superior","title":"Kabuse Sencha Superior","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe discovered our Kabuse Sencha Superior on our last trip to Japan. What makes this tea special: a few days before the harvest, the tea plants are shaded with so-called “kabuse” – similar to our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hon-gyokuro-kusanagi\"\u003eHon Gyokuro Kusanagi\u003c\/a\u003e. This causes the plants to form more chlorophyll and break down their bitter compounds. The plant also builds up a mix of different amino acids that give the tea its typical umami flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTaste\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea is clearly for everyone who can’t get enough of freshness. Shading the tea plants results in a full, savory umami. After steeping, the wet tea leaves give off a seductive aroma reminiscent of a fresh sea breeze and cut grass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKabuse Sencha Superior comes from a tea garden in the Kagoshima region on the Japanese island of Kyushu. Besides this sencha, our matcha is also made there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fot-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kagoshima, Kyushu, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e special blend of different cultivars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteaming:\u003c\/strong\u003e asamushi (あさむし), 20–30 seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShading:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/strong\u003e medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeople could argue about the right way to prepare a sencha. We think it tastes best when you steep 6 g of tea leaves in 500 ml of water at 70 °C for 2 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA sencha of this quality can also easily be prepared in a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/kinto-kyusu-teekanne\"\u003ekyusu\u003c\/a\u003e, an original Japanese side-handle teapot. Steep 4 g of tea leaves in 100 ml of water at 60 °C for 2 minutes. Multiple infusions are explicitly encouraged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting video\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fot-video\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/fCS_JHQ_CzY\" title=\"Kabuse Sencha Superior – Tasting video\" loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more about this sencha in the tasting video (in German).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiscover more\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead more about the history of sencha in our blog article \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/teesorten\/sencha-tee-die-geschichte-des-japanischen-gruntee\"\u003eSencha tea: the history of Japanese green tea\u003c\/a\u003e (in German). If you prefer something warmer and more complex, try our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/asamushi-sencha\"\u003eAsamushi Premium Sencha\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Takezawa Tea Farm","offers":[{"title":"100 Grams","offer_id":4567350968354,"sku":"21","price":14.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 Grams","offer_id":5570171961378,"sku":"22","price":26.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1262\/7105\/products\/senchakomposition.jpg?v=1512040266"},{"product_id":"kagoshima-matcha","title":"Kagoshima Matcha","description":"\u003cp\u003eKagoshima Matcha is a wonderful introduction to the demanding world of matcha: it's light and mild without losing any depth or complexity. The leaf material comes from Kagoshima in Japan. The raw tea, called tencha (碾茶) in Japanese, is ground slowly and gently in old stone mills into fine, green matcha. The result is a powerful and creamy matcha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTaste\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs soon as you open the tin, Kagoshima Matcha gives off a fragrant, fresh scent. Once prepared, a seductively creamy matcha awaits you that will make every green tea lover's heart beat faster. A dominant umami is rounded off by a natural, slightly grassy flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKagoshima Matcha comes from a tea farm in Kagoshima on the volcanic island of Kyushu, which produces tea of top quality. As this matcha proves with flying colors, the teas from this region are among the best the Japanese tea world has to offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fot-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kagoshima, Kyushu, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e slowly in stone mills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/strong\u003e high\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor one bowl of matcha, sift about 2 g of matcha powder (1–2 chashaku scoops) into a matcha bowl and stir it with about 20 ml of water into a smooth paste. Then add about 100 ml of water and whisk the matcha until frothy with the chasen (bamboo whisk) in quick \"M\" or \"W\" motions. The water should be 75–80 °C, not boiling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fot-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 g matcha (1–2 chashaku scoops)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eapprox. 120 ml water, 75–80 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emake a paste first, then whisk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll find all the steps with pictures and video in our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/tee-zubereitung\/matcha-zubereitung\"\u003eMatcha Preparation\u003c\/a\u003e (in German).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiscover more\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can read about its history and cultivation in the blog article \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/tee-zubereitung\/was-ist-matcha-geschichte-zubereitung-und-anbau\"\u003eWhat is Matcha?\u003c\/a\u003e (in German). Even more intense and velvety is our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/matcha-superior\"\u003eMatcha Superior\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Takezawa Tea Farm","offers":[{"title":"30 grams","offer_id":4567391895586,"sku":"10","price":17.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1262\/7105\/products\/matchanormalkomposition.jpg?v=1536563605"},{"product_id":"matcha-superior","title":"Matcha Superior","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur Ceremonial Matcha is simply fantastic! It comes from the Kagoshima region, one of Japan's most famous tea regions. After harvesting, the tea leaves are separated from their stems and veins, so that only the precious leaf flesh remains – the tencha (碾茶). The tencha is then ground gently and, above all, slowly in stone mills. If this happens too quickly, too much heat builds up and the tea loses quality. The result is a vibrant, deep green powder – matcha in its most perfect form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTaste\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatcha Superior has a sensational aroma. Its intense, fresh character won us over instantly. Because the tea plants are shaded before harvesting, it has almost no bitterness and is as soft as a lotus leaf in Japan's rising sun. It's all rounded off by full-bodied umami and a dense, velvety-creamy texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatcha Superior comes from one of Japan's leading tea gardens. The tea farm is located in the Kagoshima region and produces tea of top quality. As this matcha proves with flying colors, the teas from this region are among the best the Japanese tea world has to offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fot-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kagoshima, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShading:\u003c\/strong\u003e before harvest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e slowly in stone mills, leaf flesh only, without stems and veins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/strong\u003e high\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor one bowl of matcha, sift about 2 g of matcha powder (1–2 chashaku scoops) into a matcha bowl and mix it with about 20 ml of water into a smooth paste. Then add about 100 ml of water and whisk the matcha until frothy with the chasen (bamboo whisk), using quick \"M\" or \"W\" motions. The water should be 75–80 °C, not boiling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fot-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 g matcha (1–2 chashaku scoops)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eapprox. 120 ml water, 75–80 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emake a paste first, then whisk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll find every step with pictures and video in our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/tee-zubereitung\/matcha-zubereitung\"\u003epreparing matcha\u003c\/a\u003e (in German).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiscover more\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more about its history and cultivation in the blog article \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/tee-zubereitung\/was-ist-matcha-geschichte-zubereitung-und-anbau\"\u003eWhat is matcha?\u003c\/a\u003e (in German), and how to recognize high quality in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/teewissen\/woran-erkennt-man-guten-matcha\"\u003eHow can you tell good matcha?\u003c\/a\u003e (in German). For getting started, our mild \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/kagoshima-matcha\"\u003eKagoshima Matcha\u003c\/a\u003e is a great choice.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Takezawa Tea Farm","offers":[{"title":"30 grams","offer_id":4567401463842,"sku":"09","price":32.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1262\/7105\/products\/matchasuperiorkomposition.jpg?v=1512040256"},{"product_id":"milk-oolong","title":"Milk Oolong from Taiwan","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe searched for a high-quality Milk Oolong for a long time. After conversations and tastings with some of our regular customers, we chose this wonderful tea from Mr. Cai in Bei Shan. He steams his oolong with milk flavoring, which gives it its unique taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTaste\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEven dry, the Milk Oolong gives off a very sweet and pleasant scent. The milky note comes through intensely and, once brewed, beautifully complements its light, creamy taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis top-quality oolong comes from Mr. Cai’s tea garden in the Taiwanese highlands and is grown at an altitude of around 1,000 meters. It is made from the Jin Xuan (金萱) cultivar, which translates as “golden daylily”.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul class=\"fot-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bei Shan, Taiwan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTea garden:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mr. Cai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 1,000 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jin Xuan (金萱)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOxidation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–20 %\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e steamed with milk flavoring – contains no real milk and is lactose-free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou can infuse the Milk Oolong up to five times. Start with a steeping time of 3 minutes at 80–90 °C and let each further infusion steep for 4–5 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDiscover more\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEverything about this tea is in our blog article \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/teesorten\/was-ist-milk-oolong\"\u003eWhat is Milk Oolong?\u003c\/a\u003e (in German). Our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/jin-xuan-oolong\"\u003eJin Xuan Oolong\u003c\/a\u003e comes from the same tea farmer – with a naturally creamy note and no flavoring at all.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taiwan","offers":[{"title":"100 Grams","offer_id":5531646394402,"sku":"28","price":16.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 grams","offer_id":6988180258850,"sku":"29","price":32.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 grams","offer_id":31537335664674,"sku":"42","price":64.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1262\/7105\/products\/milkycomposition.jpg?v=1585074843"},{"product_id":"shan-lin-xi-oolong","title":"Shan Lin Xi Oolong","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Shan Lin Xi Oolong is our pride and joy and one of the finest teas in our range. Tea gardens in Taiwan rarely have garden names; most belong to individuals – and so does the garden of Mr. Chen. Alongside a great Four Seasons Oolong, he produces this outstanding Shan Lin Xi, which is grown and processed in very small quantities at an altitude of 1,300–1,400 meters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTaste\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt our first tasting of this tea, we couldn’t help thinking of fine wines and their many layers of flavor. An outstanding, complex tea for connoisseurs and anyone who wants to become one: alongside its fresh and smooth taste, it also shows light notes of mango.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis top-quality tea comes from Mr. Chen’s tea garden in the Taiwanese highlands and is grown at an altitude of approximately 1,300–1,400 meters. It is made from the Qing Xin (青心) cultivar, which roughly means “green heart”. The Taiwanese particularly value this cultivar for its slow growth, which allows a fine, aromatic taste to develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fot-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shan Lin Xi, Taiwan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea garden:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mr. Chen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 1,300–1,400 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Qing Xin (青心)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOxidation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–20%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/strong\u003e medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can infuse the Shan Lin Xi Oolong up to four times. Start with a steeping time of 3 minutes at 80–90 °C and let each further infusion steep for 4–5 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting video\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fot-video\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/IPEKYiFIOyU\" title=\"Shan Lin Xi Oolong – Tasting-Video\" loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the video (in German), we introduce you to the Shan Lin Xi Oolong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiscover more\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can read more about how it is grown and how it tastes in our blog article \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/teesorten\/shan-lin-xi-oolong-anbau-tasting\"\u003eShan Lin Xi Oolong – Cultivation \u0026amp; Tasting\u003c\/a\u003e (in German). Our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/four-seasons-oolong-taiwan\"\u003eFour Seasons Oolong\u003c\/a\u003e also comes from Mr. Chen.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taiwan","offers":[{"title":"50 grams","offer_id":6992631234594,"sku":"36","price":16.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 Grams","offer_id":5531648426018,"sku":"37","price":31.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 grams","offer_id":6988269551650,"sku":"38","price":59.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1262\/7105\/products\/shanlinxicomposition.jpg?v=1521307478"},{"product_id":"dong-ding-oolong-taiwan","title":"Dong Ding Oolong","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe source our Dong Ding Oolong from Mr. Huang, who took over his father’s business. His father was one of the first tea farmers in Taiwan to focus intensively on producing particularly high-quality teas. Like his father, the son now carries forward the idea of high-quality tea cultivation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTaste\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt our first tasting, we were especially surprised by the complexity of the aromas: in the first infusion they are bold and nutty, and with further infusions they shift toward lighter, more floral notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis top-quality tea comes from Mr. Huang’s tea garden in Taiwan’s Nantou region and is grown at an altitude of about 350 meters. Dong Ding (凍頂) roughly means “icy peak” and is the name of one of Taiwan’s best-known tea-growing regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fot-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ming Jan, Nantou, Taiwan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTea garden:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mr. Huang\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 350 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jade Oolong\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOxidation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–20 %\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/strong\u003e medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend brewing Dong Ding Oolong at 80 °C for 3–4 minutes. You can steep it up to five times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting video\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fot-video\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/9QGdeymD-Wc\" title=\"Dong Ding Oolong – Tasting video\" loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the video (in German), we introduce you to Dong Ding Oolong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiscover more\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind out what makes Taiwanese oolongs special in our blog article \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/teewissen\/worin-unterscheiden-sich-chinesische-und-taiwanesische-oolong-tees\"\u003eHow do Chinese and Taiwanese oolong teas differ?\u003c\/a\u003e (in German). Our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/four-seasons-oolong-taiwan\"\u003eFour Seasons Oolong\u003c\/a\u003e also comes from Nantou.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taiwan","offers":[{"title":"100 Grams","offer_id":5531654160418,"sku":"30","price":15.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 grams","offer_id":6988172263458,"sku":"31","price":29.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1262\/7105\/products\/dongdingcomposition.jpg?v=1517300028"},{"product_id":"four-seasons-oolong-taiwan","title":"Four Seasons Oolong","description":"\u003cp\u003eTea gardens in Taiwan rarely have garden names; most of them belong to individuals – like Mr. Chen's garden. He sells small quantities of his great Four Seasons Oolong to selected retailers, and we're very happy to be one of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTaste\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Four Seasons Oolong stands out above all for its fairly light cup color and a light, refreshing character that shifts slightly toward earthy with longer infusions. Its texture is pleasantly soft and almost a little creamy. Fine palates will also pick out delicate floral notes here and there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis top-quality tea comes from Mr. Chen's tea garden in the Taiwanese region of Nantou and is grown at an altitude of about 350 meters. The tea plants it's made from are known for their consistent quality all year round. That's why the Taiwanese call this tea Si Ji (四季) – \"four seasons\" in English.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fot-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ming Jan, Nantou, Taiwan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTea garden:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mr. Chen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 350 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Si Ji Chun (四季春)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOxidation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–20%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/strong\u003e medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can infuse the Four Seasons Oolong up to four times. Start with a steeping time of 3 minutes at 80–90 °C and let every further infusion steep for 4–5 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting video\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fot-video\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/Q-u81DuhnOI\" title=\"Four Seasons Oolong – Tasting-Video\" loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the video (in German), we introduce you to the Four Seasons Oolong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiscover more\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow often you can infuse oolong is explained in our blog article \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/teewissen\/kann-man-oolong-tee-zweimal-aufgiessen\"\u003eCan You Infuse Oolong Tea Twice?\u003c\/a\u003e (in German). Our highland \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/shan-lin-xi-oolong\"\u003eShan Lin Xi Oolong\u003c\/a\u003e also comes from Mr. Chen.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taiwan","offers":[{"title":"100 Grams","offer_id":5531698233378,"sku":"34","price":14.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 grams","offer_id":6992625008674,"sku":"35","price":28.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1262\/7105\/products\/fourseasonscomposition.jpg?v=1519978194"},{"product_id":"jin-xuan-oolong","title":"Jin Xuan Oolong","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe brew this tea in the Friends of Tea office almost every day – we're all big oolong fans, after all. Mr. Cai grows Jin Xuan Oolong, just like our Milk Oolong, at an altitude of 1,000 meters, achieving a great quality with an especially intense taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTaste\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJin Xuan Oolong is a typical Taiwanese oolong and reveals floral, earthy and nutty notes when brewed. An enchanting oolong that wins you over with its multifaceted taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis top-quality tea comes from Mr. Cai's tea garden in the Taiwanese highlands and is grown at an altitude of about 1,000 meters. This wonderfully aromatic tea is made from the Jin Xuan (金萱) cultivar, whose name translates as \"golden daylily\". This cultivar is especially known for its creamy, milky taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fot-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bei Shan, Taiwan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea garden:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mr. Cai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 1,000 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jin Xuan (金萱)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOxidation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–20 %\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/strong\u003e medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can infuse Jin Xuan Oolong up to four times. Start with a steeping time of 3 minutes at 80–90 °C and let each further infusion steep for 4–5 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting video\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fot-video\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/L8VRfhjBdv0\" title=\"Jin Xuan Oolong – Tasting-Video\" loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can find out more about this concentrated taste experience in the tasting video (in German).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiscover more\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat cultivars like Jin Xuan are all about is explained in our blog article \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/teeanbau\/was-ist-ein-tee-kultivar-tee-wissen\"\u003eWhat is a tea cultivar?\u003c\/a\u003e (in German). Our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/milk-oolong\"\u003eMilk Oolong\u003c\/a\u003e also comes from the same tea farmer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taiwan","offers":[{"title":"100 Grams","offer_id":5531701706786,"sku":"32","price":15.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 grams","offer_id":6988284887074,"sku":"33","price":29.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1262\/7105\/products\/jinxuancomposition.jpg?v=1519978210"},{"product_id":"darjeeling-first-flush-glenburn","title":"Glenburn Darjeeling First Flush FTGFOP1","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Glenburn Darjeeling First Flush FTGFOP1 may well be the best First Flush we have ever had. Together with our Glenburn Assam Golden Tips, it is one of the main reasons Friends of Tea exists: it was at Glenburn, while shooting a video, that we came up with the idea of bringing high-quality teas straight to you – no detours and no middlemen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTaste\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Glenburn Darjeeling has the typical light and floral Darjeeling taste. When we close our eyes, we feel transported straight back to the old colonial era, surrounded by tea bushes in the Indian highlands. Freshly brewed, the tea tastes fruity, light and refreshing. As it cools down a little, mild citrus notes come to the fore. The cup color is a delicate yellow-orange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea comes from the Glenburn Tea Estate in the Darjeeling region. The estate is family-owned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fot-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Darjeeling, India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTea garden:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glenburn Tea Estate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e First Flush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/strong\u003e high\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike most black teas, brew the Darjeeling First Flush with water at 100 °C and let it steep for 2 minutes. Warm up your cup and teapot beforehand so the tea doesn’t cool down too quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does FTGFOP1 actually mean?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFOP1 stands for the care taken when plucking: only the buds with the top two tender leaves are picked, while coarser leaves of lower quality stay on the bush. In Darjeeling, the number one is awarded to leaves of the highest grade. FTG, short for “Finest Tippy Golden”, means that the tea contains many fine, light-colored tips. The tips are lighter because they contain less cell sap. So with an FTGFOP1 tea, you get one of the highest-quality Darjeeling teas made from the best leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVideo\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fot-video\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/_FtvYoVIQuQ?rel=0\" title=\"Glenburn Darjeeling First Flush FTGFOP1 – Video\" loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2016, we had the chance to be part of the shoot for an image video for the Glenburn Tea Estate. Since then, we have had a great relationship with this tea garden and keep sourcing high-quality teas from there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiscover more\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes First Flush so special is explained in our blog article \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/teewissen\/was-ist-first-flush-bei-darjeeling-tee\"\u003eWhat is First Flush in Darjeeling tea?\u003c\/a\u003e (in German). Our robust \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/assam-golden-tips-glenburn\"\u003eGlenburn Assam Golden Tips\u003c\/a\u003e come from the same estate.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Glenburn Tea Estate","offers":[{"title":"50 grams","offer_id":7536655695906,"sku":"25","price":12.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 Grams","offer_id":7549716496418,"sku":"26","price":23.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 grams","offer_id":7549716561954,"sku":"27","price":44.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1262\/7105\/products\/darjeelingsplit.jpg?v=1529662869"},{"product_id":"assam-golden-tips-glenburn","title":"Glenburn Assam Golden Tips","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Glenburn Assam Golden Tips is one of the best Assam teas we have ever tasted. It was a major reason for founding Friends of Tea: during a video shoot at Glenburn, we came up with the idea of bringing high-quality teas directly to you – without detours and without middlemen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTaste\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlongside the Himalayan Imperial Black, the Glenburn Assam Golden Tips is another of our strong black teas. Freshly brewed, it tastes bold and distinctive, and for many it is the ideal start to the day. Many people like to drink their Assam with milk – but we recommend trying our Glenburn Assam without milk first, so you can discover all its nuances. The liquor is a wonderful amber orange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea comes from the Glenburn Tea Estate in the Assam region. The estate is family-owned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fot-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Assam, India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea garden:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glenburn Tea Estate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/strong\u003e high\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike most black teas, you infuse the Glenburn Assam Golden Tips at 100 °C and let it steep for 3 minutes. Warm your cup and teapot beforehand so the tea doesn’t cool down too quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVideo\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fot-video\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/_FtvYoVIQuQ?rel=0\" title=\"Glenburn Assam Golden Tips – Video\" loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2016, we had the chance to be part of the shoot for an image video for the Glenburn Tea Estate. Since then, we have had a great relationship with this tea garden and regularly source high-quality teas from there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiscover more\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can read how best to prepare black tea in our blog article \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/tee-zubereitung\/schwarzer-tee-zubereitung\"\u003eBlack Tea – Preparation\u003c\/a\u003e (in German). Our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/darjeeling-first-flush-glenburn\"\u003eGlenburn Darjeeling First Flush FTGFOP1\u003c\/a\u003e comes from the same estate, and the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/himalayan-imperial-black-nepal\"\u003eHimalayan Imperial Black\u003c\/a\u003e is also bold.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Glenburn Tea Estate","offers":[{"title":"100 Grams","offer_id":7549884366882,"sku":"23","price":15.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 grams","offer_id":7549884399650,"sku":"24","price":29.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1262\/7105\/products\/assamsplit.jpg?v=1529662769"},{"product_id":"rooibos-natur-rotbusch-tee-natur","title":"Rooibos Tea Natural","description":"\u003cp\u003eRooibos, also known as red bush, is a shrub with fine needles from the legume family that grows only in sunny South Africa. For our Rooibos Tea Natural, young branches of the shrub are harvested and dried in the sun. Through oxidation, the tea develops its mild, fruity aroma and its typical reddish-brown color. Since rooibos contains no caffeine, you can enjoy it at any time of day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTaste\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe deep red cup reveals a bold yet delicate, fruity-sweet flavor. Our rooibos contains no added sugar or flavoring – you enjoy its pure, natural taste. And whether hot or cold, rooibos is always a treat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Rooibos Natural comes from South Africa and is grown by a local cooperative in the small town of Clanwilliam, not far from Cape Town. It is harvested after 18 months of growth, between January and March, and then flown fresh to Germany for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fot-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clanwilliam near Cape Town, South Africa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e local cooperative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant part:\u003c\/strong\u003e young branches of the rooibos shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOxidation:\u003c\/strong\u003e oxidized\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e January to March, after 18 months of growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/strong\u003e caffeine-free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRooibos is very forgiving and robust. We recommend brewing it at 100 °C and letting it steep for 5–7 minutes. Ideally, warm up your cup and teapot beforehand so the tea doesn’t cool down too quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiscover more\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou’ll find fascinating background knowledge in the blog article \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/teewissen\/rooibos-tee-die-12-spannensten-fakten\"\u003eRooibos tea: the 12 most exciting facts\u003c\/a\u003e (in German). If you like it lighter and fresher, you’ll also enjoy our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/gruener-rooibos-natur-tee\"\u003eGreen Rooibos Tea Natural\u003c\/a\u003e – or try the milder \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/honeybush-natur-honeybush-tee-natur\"\u003eHoneybush Natural\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Friends of Tea","offers":[{"title":"100 Grams","offer_id":15994373046306,"sku":"43","price":8.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 grams","offer_id":15994373079074,"sku":"44","price":16.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1262\/7105\/products\/rooi_comp.jpg?v=1549703190"},{"product_id":"gruener-rooibos-natur-tee","title":"Green Rooibos Tea Natural","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you find oxidized rooibos too strong, our Green Rooibos Tea Natural is the perfect tea for you. Unlike classic rooibos, no oxidation is set in motion here – so the tea stays green and fresh. Like every rooibos, it contains no caffeine and also significantly fewer tannins than green and black tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTaste\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreen rooibos tastes mild and refreshing. Notes of freshly cut grass pair with a light, floral flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea is often compared to green tea. The name suggests it, but we find that this South African has a character all its own: it's much milder and less bitter than most green teas, and it doesn't come from the same plant either. The best way is to discover the differences yourself!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Green Rooibos Natural comes from the west of South Africa and is grown on the beautiful plains of the Cederberg Mountains in the Western Cape province – a renowned region for this type of tea. Rooibos is grown almost exclusively in South Africa and is popular all over the world. It's South Africa's national drink and is widely enjoyed in its home country, too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRight after harvest, the plant is broken into small pieces and withered. Steam stops the oxidation, after which the tea is rolled and dried. This way it keeps its original green color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fot-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cederberg Mountains, Western Cape, South Africa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOxidation:\u003c\/strong\u003e none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/strong\u003e caffeine-free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the best aroma, let the tea steep at 60 °C for 5 minutes. 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Then try our oxidized \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/rooibos-natur-rotbusch-tee-natur\"\u003eRooibos Tea Natural\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Friends of Tea","offers":[{"title":"100 Grams","offer_id":15994384842786,"sku":"41","price":8.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 grams","offer_id":15994384875554,"sku":"42","price":16.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1262\/7105\/products\/natur_comp_dbc05466-5074-4419-8482-952b8813cb6c.jpg?v=1549702824"},{"product_id":"honeybush-natur-honeybush-tee-natur","title":"Honeybush Natural | Natural Honeybush Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur honeybush tea comes from South Africa and is similar to rooibos. It isn't grown on plantations but grows wild, and the farmers harvest and process it with a great deal of time and effort – pure and natural in both cultivation and processing. That's why it is only available in limited quantities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTaste\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHoneybush is caffeine-free, contains no tannic acid and is therefore very light in taste. It tastes aromatic and sweet, milder and less robust than our Natural Rooibos Tea. Look forward to a pleasant, sweetish, honey-like and slightly fruity taste – without any added flavorings or sugar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Honeybush Natural comes from beautiful South Africa. What makes it special: honeybush grows exclusively in the wild, because it needs specific growing conditions that only exist in the wild.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fot-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e South Africa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e from wild growth, harvested by the farmers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/strong\u003e caffeine-free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHoneybush is forgiving and robust. We recommend brewing it at 100 °C with a steeping time of 5–7 minutes. 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Then try our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/rooibos-natur-rotbusch-tee-natur\"\u003eNatural Rooibos Tea\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Friends of Tea","offers":[{"title":"100 Grams","offer_id":15994386055202,"sku":"39","price":9.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 grams","offer_id":15994386087970,"sku":"40","price":18.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1262\/7105\/products\/honey_comp.jpg?v=1549804679"},{"product_id":"teetasse-mit-untertasse","title":"KINTO Tea Cup with Saucer","description":"\u003cp\u003eLooking for a beautifully shaped tea cup for your morning tea? The KINTO Kyusu cup with saucer is made from high-quality material and really shows off the color of a fine Gyokuro. Just like our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/kinto-kyusu-teekanne\"\u003eKINTO Kyusu Teapot\u003c\/a\u003e, it wins you over with its straight, modern design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fot-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160 ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e cup with saucer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColors:\u003c\/strong\u003e black and white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e KINTO, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/kinto-kyusu-teekanne\"\u003eKINTO Kyusu Teapot\u003c\/a\u003e is from the same series, and it also comes as a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/kinto-kyusu-teekanne-600ml\"\u003elarger 600 ml version\u003c\/a\u003e. And of course, a fine Gyokuro like our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hon-gyokuro-kusanagi\"\u003eHon Gyokuro Kusanagi\u003c\/a\u003e belongs in the cup.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KINTO","offers":[{"title":"White","offer_id":31542489940002,"sku":"101","price":21.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"black","offer_id":31542489972770,"sku":"102","price":29.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1262\/7105\/products\/x0016w_1.jpg?v=1585216285"},{"product_id":"kinto-kyusu-teekanne","title":"KINTO Kyusu Teapot (300ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful kyusu from KINTO is ideal for enjoying a high-quality Oolong or Darjeeling. The first time we saw this teapot, we fell for it straight away: the modern design brings life to every tea time, and the side handle makes it easy to use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fot-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 300 ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese kyusu with side handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e KINTO, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/teetasse-mit-untertasse\"\u003eKINTO Tea Cup with Saucer\u003c\/a\u003e from the same series goes perfectly with this kyusu. Try it, for example, with our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/shan-lin-xi-oolong\"\u003eShan Lin Xi Oolong\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/darjeeling-first-flush-glenburn\"\u003eGlenburn Darjeeling First Flush FTGFOP1\u003c\/a\u003e. You’ll find preparation tips in our article on \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/teewissen\/oolong-tee-zubereitung\"\u003epreparing Oolong tea\u003c\/a\u003e (in German).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KINTO","offers":[{"title":"White","offer_id":31542503833634,"sku":"103","price":49.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"black","offer_id":31542503866402,"sku":"104","price":49.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1262\/7105\/products\/a64a0f190019a7228fa54e923507cea9.jpg?v=1609158952"},{"product_id":"kinto-capsule-cold-brew-karaffe","title":"KINTO Capsule Cold Brew Carafe","description":"\u003cp\u003eWith the KINTO Capsule Cold Brew Carafe, you can make delicious cold brew tea right in your fridge. In the fine plastic strainer, the tea can steep freely and release its flavor into the water. 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Since they're picked later, the tea has little caffeine – ideal for the late afternoon or whenever you want less caffeine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTaste\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJapan Bancha wins you over with its particularly mild and soft, almost unexcited flavor. The aroma is wonderfully fresh and fine without being intrusive. Compared to our Gyokuro or Sencha, Bancha has little umami, but also hardly any bitterness and a tart, fresh aroma. Simply an honest, straightforward green tea without any frills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJapan Bancha comes from a tea garden in the Kagoshima region on the Japanese island of Kyushu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fot-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kagoshima, Kyushu, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e special blend of different cultivars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteaming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Asamushi (あさむし), 20–30 seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShading:\u003c\/strong\u003e none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e second spring harvest or summer harvest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/strong\u003e low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJapan Bancha is especially mild and, for a green tea, not very sensitive to high water temperatures. We like it best when you let 6 g of tea leaves steep in 500 ml of water at 80 °C for 2 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can also prepare Bancha really well in a kyusu, an original Japanese side-handle teapot. To do so, let 4 g of tea leaves steep in 100 ml of water at 60 °C for 2 minutes. Why not try our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/kinto-kyusu-teekanne\"\u003eKINTO Kyusu Teapot\u003c\/a\u003e for this?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiscover more\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can read more about this type of tea in our blog article \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/teesorten\/was-ist-bancha-tee\"\u003eWhat is Bancha Tea?\u003c\/a\u003e (in German). 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To make it more affordable, ordinary people mixed their tea with roasted rice – this made it cheaper and gave it a very special taste. Today, tea is affordable for nearly everyone, but genmaicha has kept its place as a specialty in the hearts of tea drinkers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTaste\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe taste of Japan Genmaicha is distinctive and exciting. The juicy sencha forms a fresh, bright tea base. The roasted rice gives the tea a nutty, toasty aroma and a slightly sweet taste that faintly recalls puffed rice. This tea isn't for everyone – but if you're looking for a special green tea specialty, you've come to the right place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJapan Genmaicha comes from a tea garden in the Kagoshima region on the Japanese island of Kyushu. 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Then also try our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hojicha\"\u003eJapan Hojicha\u003c\/a\u003e or the mild \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/bancha\"\u003eJapan Bancha\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Friends of Tea","offers":[{"title":"100 GRAMM","offer_id":32957267181602,"sku":"49","price":12.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 GRAMM","offer_id":32957267214370,"sku":"50","price":23.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1262\/7105\/products\/genmaicha_split.jpg?v=1604741200"},{"product_id":"hojicha","title":"Japan Hojicha","description":"\u003cp\u003eHojicha (焙じ茶) roughly means “roasted tea” in Japanese – and that is exactly what it is: a roasted green tea. Essentially, Hojicha is a true green tea that undergoes a fine roasting after production. This gives it a fantastic nutty aroma, makes it lighter in taste than other green teas and removes a large part of its caffeine. That makes Hojicha a great choice for the late afternoon or whenever you want less caffeine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTaste\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Japan Hojicha tastes mildly nutty, reminiscent of walnuts, hazelnuts and, faintly, dark chocolate and cocoa. The infusion has an amber-colored cup and wins you over with its mild, light taste. Thanks to the roasting, the tea has hardly any bitterness and tastes wonderfully smooth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Japan Hojicha comes from a tea garden in the Kagoshima region on the Japanese island of Kyushu. Our Sencha and Matcha also come from the same tea garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fot-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kagoshima, Kyushu, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e special blend of different cultivars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteaming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Asamushi (あさむし), 20–30 seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShading:\u003c\/strong\u003e none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/strong\u003e low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Japan Hojicha is less sensitive to high water temperatures than other green teas. We like it best when you pour 500 ml of water at 80 °C over 6 g of tea leaves and let it steep for 2 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHojicha is also great to prepare in a kyusu, an original Japanese side-handle teapot. 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Also with a roasted aroma: our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/japan-genmaicha\"\u003eJapan Genmaicha\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Friends of Tea","offers":[{"title":"80 GRAMM","offer_id":32957267804194,"sku":"45","price":11.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"160 GRAMM","offer_id":32957267836962,"sku":"46","price":22.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1262\/7105\/products\/hohicha_split.jpg?v=1604742481"},{"product_id":"tee-entdecker-paket","title":"Tea Discovery Set (6 Teas)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe world of tea is diverse and has a lot to offer. 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To make sure every tea turns out well, read our blog article \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/tee-zubereitung\/fehler-teezubereitung\"\u003eMistakes When Preparing Tea\u003c\/a\u003e (in German) first. Want to dive deeper into one type of tea? Then try the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/oolong-entdecker-paket\"\u003eOolong Tea Discovery Set\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/krauter-entdecker-paket\"\u003eHerbal Tea Discovery Set\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Friends of Tea","offers":[{"title":"50 GRAMM","offer_id":32954932002850,"sku":"55","price":39.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 GRAMM","offer_id":32954932035618,"sku":"56","price":69.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1262\/7105\/products\/ModerneKunst.jpg?v=1604669434"},{"product_id":"friends-of-tea-geschenkgutschein","title":"Friends of Tea - Gift Card","description":"\u003cp\u003eGive something lovely: with the Friends of Tea gift card, you can delight your friends or loved ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to redeem the gift card\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fot-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnter the unique gift card code when ordering in our shop. It isn’t case-sensitive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe balance can be split across multiple orders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is applied to the total order value, which may include taxes and shipping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny questions about the gift card? Feel free to email us at \u003ca href=\"mailto:hallo@friendsoftea.de\"\u003ehallo@friendsoftea.de\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Friends of Tea","offers":[{"title":"20,00 €","offer_id":39294466097186,"sku":"","price":20.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"30,00 €","offer_id":39294466129954,"sku":"","price":30.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"50,00 €","offer_id":39294466162722,"sku":"","price":50.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100,00 €","offer_id":39294466195490,"sku":"","price":100.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1262\/7105\/products\/friendsoftea-geschenkgutschein.png?v=1617203828"},{"product_id":"oolong-entdecker-paket","title":"Oolong Tea Discovery Set (6 Teas)","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor oolong fans and everyone who wants to become one: our Oolong Tea Discovery Set contains six great oolong teas of 50 g each – from light, creamy high mountain oolongs to roasted varieties from Taiwan and Indonesia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's inside\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fot-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/milk-oolong\"\u003eMilk Oolong from Taiwan\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wins you over with its rich, creamy note and the distinct flavor of milk, caramel and vanilla. The light tea base gives it a wonderful freshness that makes every tea lover's heart beat faster.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/shan-lin-xi-oolong\"\u003eShan Lin Xi Oolong\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Our finest oolong – a so-called high mountain oolong, grown at almost 1,400 meters on Shan Lin Xi, which gives it its name. 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It wins you over with its fresh, sweet and soft flavor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/jin-xuan-oolong\"\u003eJin Xuan Oolong\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jin Xuan roughly means \"golden daylily\" in Mandarin, and the infusion shimmers golden, too. Beyond its looks and poetic name, it impresses with its naturally creamy, sweet flavor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/harendong-medium-oolong-indonesien\"\u003eHarendong Medium Oolong\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the first teas in our range, from the Indonesian tea garden Harendong – and to this day a must in every tea cupboard for us. Regularly tested for residues and lovingly roasted after harvest, it tastes sweet and caramel-like.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiscover more\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow the different types of oolong differ is explained in the blog article \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/teewissen\/4-arten-von-oolong-tee-herkunft-und-herstellung\"\u003e4 Types of Oolong Tea\u003c\/a\u003e (in German), and you'll find tips on infusing under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/teewissen\/oolong-tee-zubereitung\"\u003eOolong Tea Preparation\u003c\/a\u003e (in German). Rather take a trip right across the world of tea? 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The infusion tastes aromatically sweet and wonderfully delicate. A true herbal tea classic that you can easily refine with a little high-quality honey.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur chamomile grows in beautiful Latvia. The cool, temperate climate is ideal for growing flowering plants like chamomile. It is cultivated according to EU guidelines and harvested and processed exclusively by hand. 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Beyond that, it has a soft, fresh and herbaceous character of its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur lemon balm grows together with many other herbs in northern Austria, surrounded by a lush green, natural landscape. The growing region lies on the border with Bavaria and the Czech Republic. The lemon balm is produced by an agricultural producer association, a group of several farmers working together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fot-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e northern Austria, border region with Bavaria and the Czech Republic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e agricultural producer association\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/strong\u003e caffeine-free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo make sure herbal tea is safe to enjoy, always pour boiling water over it and let it steep for at least 5–10 minutes. 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Then also try our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/griechischer-bergtee\"\u003eGreek Mountain Tea\u003c\/a\u003e – or get five herbs at once in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/krauter-entdecker-paket\"\u003eHerbal Tea Discovery Set\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Friends of Tea","offers":[{"title":"50 GRAMM","offer_id":39668226949154,"sku":"72","price":5.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 GRAMM","offer_id":39668226981922,"sku":"73","price":9.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1262\/7105\/products\/Melisse-halb-halb.png?v=1627376632"},{"product_id":"fencheltee","title":"Fennel | Natural Fennel Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur fennel tea from Austria wins you over with its unique flavor reminiscent of anise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTaste\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFennel has an intense, fresh and herbaceous aroma reminiscent of anise. The essential oils in the fennel seeds give it its unmistakable fennel flavor. Very tasty with a little high-quality honey or agave syrup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur fennel grows together with many other herbs in the north of Austria, surrounded by a lush green, natural landscape. The growing region lies on the border with Bavaria and the Czech Republic. The fennel is produced by an agricultural producer association, i.e. a cooperative of several farmers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fot-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Northern Austria, border region with Bavaria and the Czech Republic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e agricultural producer association\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant part:\u003c\/strong\u003e fennel seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/strong\u003e caffeine-free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo that herbal tea can be enjoyed safely and without concern, always pour bubbling boiling water over it and let it steep for at least 5–10 minutes. We recommend 10 g of fennel seeds (1 heaped tablespoon) per liter of water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiscover more\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can read more about our herbs in the blog article \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/teesorten\/unsere-fantastischen-kraeutertees\"\u003eOur Fantastic Herbal Teas\u003c\/a\u003e (in German). Fennel is also available in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/krauter-entdecker-paket\"\u003eHerbal Tea Discovery Set\u003c\/a\u003e – together with peppermint, sage, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/kamille\"\u003echamomile\u003c\/a\u003e and lemon balm.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Friends of Tea","offers":[{"title":"50 GRAMM","offer_id":39668225900578,"sku":"68","price":5.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 GRAMM","offer_id":39668225933346,"sku":"69","price":9.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1262\/7105\/products\/Fenchel-Samen-halb-halb.png?v=1627382354"},{"product_id":"salbei","title":"Sage | Natural Sage Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eSage is a true classic. We love its intense, aromatic taste: packed with essential oils, sage delights with a fresh, robust aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTaste\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe many essential oils create an intense, fresh taste that is slightly reminiscent of the scent of conifer resin. A fine, astringent bittersweet note rounds off the sage tea perfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur sage grows together with many other herbs in northern Austria, in the middle of a lush green, natural landscape. The growing region lies on the border with Bavaria and the Czech Republic. The sage is produced by an agricultural producer group, an association of several farmers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fot-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e northern Austria, border region with Bavaria and the Czech Republic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e agricultural producer group\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/strong\u003e caffeine-free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo that herbal tea can be enjoyed safely and without concern, always brew it with water at a rolling boil and let it steep for at least 5–10 minutes. We recommend 5 g of sage (2 heaped tablespoons) per liter of water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiscover more\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more about our herbs in the blog article \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/teesorten\/unsere-fantastischen-kraeutertees\"\u003eOur fantastic herbal teas\u003c\/a\u003e (in German). Like it spicy and resinous? Then also try our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/griechischer-bergtee\"\u003eGreek Mountain Tea\u003c\/a\u003e, which is slightly reminiscent of sage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Friends of Tea","offers":[{"title":"50 GRAMM","offer_id":39668226883618,"sku":"70","price":5.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 GRAMM","offer_id":39668226916386,"sku":"71","price":9.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1262\/7105\/products\/Salbei-halb-halb.png?v=1627302103"},{"product_id":"asamushi-sencha","title":"Asamushi Premium Sencha","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Asamushi Premium Sencha is another high-quality addition to our green tea range. Unlike “classic” \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/kabuse-sencha-superior\"\u003esenchas\u003c\/a\u003e from Japan, it impresses less with a fresh, grassy taste and more with complex notes that are unusually warm for a sencha. For this tea, only the youngest and most tender leaves of the first spring harvest were picked – similar to a fine Gyokuro. After production, the tea is given a fine, light roasting called Hiire (火入れ). It is only gentle and does not change the appearance of the leaves, but it intensifies and rounds off the aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTaste\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMuch like a precious \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hon-gyokuro-kusanagi\"\u003eHon Gyokuro Kusanagi\u003c\/a\u003e, the Asamushi Premium Sencha impresses with a complex, deep taste experience. In the first infusions, you’ll find notes of roasted almonds and dark chocolate. With each infusion, the aroma shifts more toward freshness and becomes slightly grassy. The cup glows in an intense, slightly cloudy golden green. A feast for all the senses!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Asamushi Premium Sencha comes from a tea garden in the Kagoshima region on the Japanese island of Kyushu. Besides this sencha, our Matcha is also made there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fot-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kagoshima, Kyushu, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e special blend of different cultivars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteaming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Asamushi (あさむし), 20–30 seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShading:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e first spring harvest, only the youngest leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoasting:\u003c\/strong\u003e light Hiire roasting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/strong\u003e medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeople could argue about the right way to prepare a sencha. We think it tastes best when you pour 500 ml of water at 70 °C over 6 g of tea leaves and let it steep for 2 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA sencha of this quality can also easily be prepared in a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/kinto-kyusu-teekanne\"\u003ekyusu\u003c\/a\u003e, an original Japanese side-handle teapot. Let 4 g of tea leaves steep in 100 ml of water at 60 °C for 2 minutes. Multiple infusions are explicitly encouraged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiscover more\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead more about this tea in the blog article \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/teesorten\/der-neue-asamushi-premium-sencha-aus-kagoshima\"\u003eThe new Asamushi Premium Sencha from Kagoshima\u003c\/a\u003e (in German), and more about the history of sencha in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/teesorten\/sencha-tee-die-geschichte-des-japanischen-gruntee\"\u003eSencha tea: the history of Japanese green tea\u003c\/a\u003e (in German). Fresher and grassier: our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/kabuse-sencha-superior\"\u003eKabuse Sencha Superior\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Friends of Tea","offers":[{"title":"50 Gramm","offer_id":39401434972194,"sku":"53","price":14.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 Gramm","offer_id":39401435004962,"sku":"54","price":27.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 Gramm","offer_id":39401435037730,"sku":"55","price":45.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1262\/7105\/products\/SenchaDuopng.png?v=1626001110"},{"product_id":"himbeerblatter-naturliche-himbeerblatter","title":"Raspberry Leaves | Natural Raspberry Leaf Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eRaspberry leaves sound like a fruity, fresh experience – yet they enchant you with a natural, herbaceous taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTaste\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaspberry leaves taste herbaceous and fresh, but not of raspberries. Instead, they win you over with a soft, delicate and mild taste that is slightly reminiscent of freshly cut grass and mint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur raspberry leaves grow together with many other herbs in northern Austria, surrounded by lush green, natural countryside. The growing region lies on the border with Bavaria and the Czech Republic. The raspberry leaves are produced by an agricultural producer association, that is, a group of several farmers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fot-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e northern Austria, border region with Bavaria and the Czech Republic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e agricultural producer association\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant part:\u003c\/strong\u003e raspberry leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/strong\u003e caffeine-free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo ensure herbal tea can be enjoyed safely, always infuse it with water at a rolling boil and let it steep for at least 5–10 minutes. We recommend 5 g of raspberry leaves (2 heaped tablespoons) per liter of water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiscover more\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can read more about our herbs in the blog article \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/teesorten\/unsere-fantastischen-kraeutertees\"\u003eOur Fantastic Herbal Teas\u003c\/a\u003e (in German). Also mild and herbaceous: our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/brennnessel\"\u003enettle\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Friends of Tea","offers":[{"title":"50 GRAMM","offer_id":39668226031650,"sku":"66","price":5.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 GRAMM","offer_id":39668226064418,"sku":"67","price":10.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1262\/7105\/products\/Himberr-halb-halb.png?v=1627375505"},{"product_id":"nana-minze-naturliche-nana-minze","title":"Nana Mint | Natural Nana Mint","description":"\u003cp\u003eFresh and sweetly minty: that’s nana mint! Compared to classic peppermint, it tastes sweeter and more robust. Our nana mint is a natural variety of curly mint that grows in the green landscapes of northern Austria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTaste\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNana mint is rich in essential oils, which gives it an intense, fresh mint flavor. Compared to peppermint, it is slightly darker in color and wins you over with a deep, complex and herbaceous aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur nana mint grows together with many other herbs in northern Austria, surrounded by a lush green, unspoiled landscape. The growing region lies in the border area with Bavaria and the Czech Republic. The nana mint is produced by an agricultural producer association, a group of several farmers working together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fot-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e northern Austria, border region with Bavaria and the Czech Republic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e agricultural producer association\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e curly mint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/strong\u003e caffeine-free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo make sure herbal tea is safe to enjoy, always pour boiling water over it and let it steep for at least 5–10 minutes. We recommend 5 g of nana mint (2 heaped tablespoons) per liter of water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiscover more\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead more about our herbs in the blog article \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/teesorten\/unsere-fantastischen-kraeutertees\"\u003eOur fantastic herbal teas\u003c\/a\u003e (in German). Want a direct comparison? Then also try our classic \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pfefferminze\"\u003ePeppermint\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Friends of Tea","offers":[{"title":"50 GRAMM","offer_id":39668226162722,"sku":"62","price":5.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 GRAMM","offer_id":39668226195490,"sku":"63","price":10.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1262\/7105\/products\/Minze-halb-halb.png?v=1627375653"},{"product_id":"griechischer-bergtee","title":"Greek Mountain Tea | Natural Mountain Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eGreek mountain tea is an exotic herbal tea from the highlands of northern Greece. The large, voluminous leaf buds testify to high-quality and careful processing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTaste\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMountain tea has a strong, fresh and spicy flavor reminiscent of lemons and frankincense, with a hint of sage and lavender. The finish is long: after drinking, a pleasantly fresh, natural taste lingers in your mouth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur mountain tea grows in the north of Greece in the region of Thrace. The high altitude and the natural landscape are ideal for growing it. This kind of herbal tea is very popular in Thrace – the plants are grown here and then processed gently and naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fot-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thrace, Northern Greece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant part:\u003c\/strong\u003e leaf buds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/strong\u003e caffeine-free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo that herbal tea can be enjoyed safely and without concern, always pour bubbling boiling water over it and let it steep for at least 5–10 minutes. We recommend 10 g of mountain tea (1 heaped tablespoon) per liter of water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiscover more\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can read more about this special herbal tea in the blog article \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/teesorten\/uber-unseren-neuen-griechischen-bergtee\"\u003eAbout Our New Greek Mountain Tea\u003c\/a\u003e (in German). You like the spicy sage note? Then also try our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/salbei\"\u003eSage\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Friends of Tea","offers":[{"title":"30 GRAMM","offer_id":39668225966114,"sku":"56","price":6.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"80 GRAMM","offer_id":39668225998882,"sku":"57","price":12.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1262\/7105\/products\/Bergtee-nassduo.png?v=1628269631"},{"product_id":"krauter-entdecker-paket","title":"Herbal Tea Discovery Set (5 Teas)","description":"\u003cp\u003eCalling all herb lovers: our Herbal Tea Discovery Set contains five great herbal teas of 50 g each – all naturally caffeine-free and ideal for getting to know our herbal range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's inside\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fot-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pfefferminze\"\u003ePeppermint\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e The classic of all classics! This peppermint is of incredibly good quality and comes dangerously close to fresh mint from your own garden. Fantastically fresh and delicious.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/salbei\"\u003eSage\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh with essential oils, lovely and sweet with a light bittersweet note – that's how our sage tastes. Grown in the lush green north of Austria, it impresses with its incredibly intense character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/kamille\"\u003eChamomile\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e You'll be thrilled from the very first sniff: the chamomile flowers, lovingly hand-picked in Latvia, are incredibly aromatic and sweet. Since discovering this tea, we've fallen in love with chamomile all over again.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/fencheltee\"\u003eFennel\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fennel has a pleasant scent that is slightly reminiscent of the sweetness of anise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/zitronenmelisse\"\u003eLemon Balm\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e An exciting herbal tea for any occasion. The leaves give off a pleasantly lemony scent, accompanied in the taste by a subtle herbal sweetness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiscover more\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more about our herbs in the blog article \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/teesorten\/unsere-fantastischen-kraeutertees\"\u003eOur fantastic herbal teas\u003c\/a\u003e (in German). Want to try even more herbs? Then also discover our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/nana-minze-naturliche-nana-minze\"\u003eNana Mint\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/griechischer-bergtee\"\u003eGreek Mountain Tea\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Friends of Tea","offers":[{"title":"50 GRAMM","offer_id":39811932651554,"sku":"74","price":23.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 GRAMM","offer_id":39811932684322,"sku":"75","price":44.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1262\/7105\/products\/KrauterSet.png?v=1636976688"},{"product_id":"sencha-matcha","title":"Sencha Matcha","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Sencha Matcha brings two worlds together: here, high-quality sencha meets precious matcha green tea powder. Normally, matcha isn’t infused like loose-leaf tea but stirred and whisked until frothy with a special bamboo whisk. In this tea, the fine needle-shaped leaves are coated with a thin layer of matcha powder, which dissolves when you pour water over it. The result is an incredibly intense and full-bodied green tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTaste\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sencha is sweet and fresh and fantastically delicious on its own. The fine matcha powder is the crowning touch, rounding off the taste experience with intense umami and a vivid green cup color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sencha Matcha comes from one of Japan’s leading tea gardens. The tea farm is located in the Kagoshima region and produces tea of top quality. As our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/matcha-superior\"\u003eMatcha Superior\u003c\/a\u003e proves with flying colors, the teas from this region are among the best the Japanese tea world has to offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fot-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kagoshima, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/strong\u003e high\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the Sencha Matcha, we recommend a rather low water temperature. Ideally, pour 500 ml of water at 60 °C over 6 g of tea and let it steep for 2 minutes. Enjoy your tea!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiscover more\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes sencha so special is explained in our blog article \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/teewissen\/was-ist-das-besondere-an-sencha-tee\"\u003eWhat makes sencha tea so special?\u003c\/a\u003e (in German). If you want to enjoy matcha on its own, try our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/kagoshima-matcha\"\u003eKagoshima Matcha\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/matcha-superior\"\u003eMatcha Superior\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Friends of Tea","offers":[{"title":"100 GRAMM","offer_id":43706247250186,"sku":"81","price":14.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 GRAMM","offer_id":43706247282954,"sku":"82","price":27.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1262\/7105\/products\/Matcha-comp.jpg?v=1662055639"},{"product_id":"taiwan-schwarztee","title":"Taiwan Assamica #8 Black Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis fascinating black tea from Taiwan has a taste as versatile as its history is exciting. It comes from the TRES #8 cultivar, which was bred and developed by Taiwan’s “Tea Research and Extension Centre”. The original TRES #8 plants come from the Assam region in India, which is known for its bold, malty-sweet black teas. During the Japanese occupation of Taiwan from 1895 to 1945, many tea plants were brought from Assam to Taiwan to produce black tea there on a large scale. Some of these Assamica plants still grow wild in Taiwan today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTaste\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf this taste were a feeling, it would be a cozy, rainy summer evening, snuggled up at Grandma’s. The Taiwan Assamica #8 black tea is incredibly intense and expressive, similar to an Assam, but much less bitter and much more on the sweet side. On top of that come light notes of cinnamon, licorice and cedarwood – an exciting and versatile taste experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis high-quality black tea comes from the Nantou region in Taiwan and is grown at an altitude of around 250 meters. The region in central Taiwan is known for its high-quality and special black teas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fot-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nantou, Taiwan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 250 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e TRES #8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOxidation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/strong\u003e high\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend 3 g of tea leaves to 250 ml of water. As the leaves are large, give them plenty of room – ideally in a slightly larger teapot or a generously sized tea strainer. Pour boiling water over them, let steep for 3 minutes and enjoy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiscover more\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou’ll find tips on preparation in our blog article \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/tee-zubereitung\/schwarzer-tee-zubereitung\"\u003eBlack Tea – Preparation\u003c\/a\u003e (in German). You can compare it with the original from India with our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/assam-golden-tips-glenburn\"\u003eGlenburn Assam Golden Tips\u003c\/a\u003e – or try the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/taiwan-red-oolong\"\u003eTaiwan Red Oolong\u003c\/a\u003e from the same region.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Friends of Tea","offers":[{"title":"50 GRAMM","offer_id":43498560291082,"sku":"76","price":14.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 GRAMM","offer_id":43498560323850,"sku":"77","price":26.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 GRAMM","offer_id":43498560356618,"sku":"78","price":49.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1262\/7105\/products\/Taiwan-Assamica-Schwarztee-Comp.jpg?v=1662055130"},{"product_id":"taiwan-gaba-oolong","title":"Taiwan Red Jade GABA Oolong","description":"\u003cp\u003eTaiwan Red Jade GABA Oolong is a specially processed oolong: GABA is an amino acid that occurs naturally in tea leaves. In the 1950s, a Japanese researcher discovered that its content in the leaves increases when the tea is withered without oxygen. To be honest, we don’t have much experience with GABA teas yet, and we’re not sure whether this special production method is the reason the tea tastes so good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTaste\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flavor is best described as especially round and smooth. The tea is somewhat more heavily oxidized, so the leaves have taken on a brownish-green color. Tropical fruit is accompanied by a slightly malty undertone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis top-quality tea comes from the Nantou region in Taiwan and is produced by the same cooperative from which we source all our other Taiwanese teas. We’re happy to have another great tea from this region in our range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fot-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ming Jan, Nantou, Taiwan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e TRES #18\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOxidation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70 %\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/strong\u003e medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend 6 g of tea leaves to 500 ml of water at 90 °C. Let the tea steep for 2 minutes, pour it off and enjoy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiscover more\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind out how the different types of oolong differ in our blog article \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/teewissen\/4-arten-von-oolong-tee-herkunft-und-herstellung\"\u003e4 types of oolong tea\u003c\/a\u003e (in German). Even more heavily oxidized and also from Nantou is our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/taiwan-red-oolong\"\u003eTaiwan Red Oolong\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Friends of Tea","offers":[{"title":"100 GRAMM","offer_id":43498562257162,"sku":"74","price":19.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 GRAMM","offer_id":43498562289930,"sku":"75","price":34.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1262\/7105\/products\/BT3102-comp.jpg?v=1662055277"},{"product_id":"taiwan-red-oolong","title":"Taiwan Red Oolong","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhat happens when you cross black tea and oolong? A lot of good things, as this Taiwan Red Oolong impressively proves. It's made from tea plants that are actually intended for greener oolong. However, the leaves are allowed to oxidize much longer than with other oolongs – creating almost, but only almost, a black tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTaste\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike many black teas, Taiwan Red Oolong is hardly bitter and tastes round and pleasant. Still, its flavor is distinctive: sweet, slightly fruity and malty notes are reminiscent of black tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis top-quality tea comes from a tea garden in the Taiwanese region of Nantou and is grown at an altitude of about 350 meters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fot-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nantou, Taiwan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 350 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Qing Xin (青心)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOxidation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/strong\u003e medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend 3 g of tea leaves for 250 ml of water at 95 °C and a steeping time of 3 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiscover more\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow oxidation and processing shape oolong is explained in our blog article \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/teewissen\/4-arten-von-oolong-tee-herkunft-und-herstellung\"\u003e4 Types of Oolong Tea\u003c\/a\u003e (in German). 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Every spout is finished by hand so that nothing drips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fot-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 600 ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrainer:\u003c\/strong\u003e porcelain strainer inside with fine holes, precisely crafted by artisans; a sturdy stainless steel strainer that filters even fine tea leaves is also included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hasami, Nagasaki Prefecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e KINTO, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe perfect match for this kyusu is the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/teetasse-mit-untertasse\"\u003eKINTO Tea Cup with Saucer\u003c\/a\u003e from the same series. Try it, for example, with our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/shan-lin-xi-oolong\"\u003eShan Lin Xi Oolong\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/darjeeling-first-flush-glenburn\"\u003eGlenburn Darjeeling First Flush FTGFOP1\u003c\/a\u003e. 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The double glass wall keeps your tea warm for a long time and looks really beautiful, too.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul class=\"fot-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 260 ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e double-walled, heat-resistant glass; the double wall is sealed with silicone so no water can get in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrainer:\u003c\/strong\u003e with handle, easy to lift out of the cup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLid:\u003c\/strong\u003e plastic on the underside keeps it from getting too hot; doubles as a rest for the strainer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCleaning:\u003c\/strong\u003e microwave and dishwasher safe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e KINTO, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fot-video\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/L2ht5ZEyFwk\" title=\"KINTO Glasbecher mit Sieb\" loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaximum temperature difference: 120 °C. Use only for its intended purpose and do not heat in the microwave without water. Please wash carefully and do not use abrasive cleaners or steel wool. Sudden changes in temperature can damage the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt looks especially beautiful when the leaves slowly open up in the glass – for example with our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/jasmintee-jasmin-dragon-pearls\"\u003eJasmine Tea Dragon Pearls\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/milk-oolong\"\u003eMilk Oolong\u003c\/a\u003e. For on the go, we recommend the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/kinto-thermobecher-350ml\"\u003eKINTO Travel Tumbler\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KINTO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44364495618314,"sku":"110","price":39.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1262\/7105\/products\/kinto-tee-becher-glas-friendsoftea.jpg?v=1677569417"},{"product_id":"kinto-thermobecher-350ml","title":"KINTO Travel Tumbler (350ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe vacuum-insulated travel tumbler from KINTO keeps your drinks hot or cold for a long time while preserving their aroma and taste – ideal for the delicate aromas of high-quality teas, but also for any other drink you want to enjoy at just the right temperature. Why do we offer a travel tumbler? Because it really is the best one we have ever used. Perfect for a little tea break on the go – a pleasant drinking experience wherever you are.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fot-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 350 ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInsulation:\u003c\/strong\u003e vacuum-insulated, keeps drinks hot or cold for a long time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMouthpiece:\u003c\/strong\u003e screwless and smooth; designed so that hot and cold drinks don’t gush out, so you can drink comfortably down to the last sip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCleaning:\u003c\/strong\u003e not microwave or dishwasher safe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e KINTO, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor use at home, we recommend the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/kinto-glasbecher-mit-sieb-260ml\"\u003eKINTO Glass Mug with Strainer\u003c\/a\u003e. 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Even though the teapot looks fragile, it is relatively sturdy, and the glass handle makes it easy to use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fot-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 600 ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e heat-resistant glass with glass handle; lid made of stainless steel and nylon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrainer:\u003c\/strong\u003e sturdy, conical stainless steel strainer that filters even fine tea leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCleaning:\u003c\/strong\u003e teapot is microwave- and dishwasher-safe; strainer is dishwasher-safe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e KINTO, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe heat-resistant glass teapot withstands up to 120 °C and is microwave- and dishwasher-safe. 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