“Day 22 of Sara’s Old Tea Mmm, strong vegetal taste, kind of like asparagus. It tastes… very green, LOL. I like it.” Read full tasting note
“Making this tea was such a comedy of errors… I guess that’s what I get for trying to multitask in the kitchen too much! I forgot to change the temperature on my kettle (which is on 205F by default)...” Read full tasting note
“I happened upon this one at my local tea shop this afternoon. I’ve been experiencing the GI joys of diverticulitis and recently read that green tea can be helpful for that condition. Green tea...” Read full tasting note
Cultivar: Jin Xuan “Golden Lily”
Elevation: 1,850m
Harvest Date: April – May 2016
Our spring micro-lot of Yunnan Orchid Green was selected for its smooth, refreshing character and delicate floral sweetness. The artisans at the Wa Shan tea farm who make this tea borrow techniques from early stages of oolong tea processing to coax out a subtle wildflower aroma in this tea. We chose this tea with the green tea connoisseur in mind, for those seeking a new style or origin of green tea to taste.
Tasting Notes: Refreshing green tea with distinctive notes of sweet chrysanthemum blossoms peaked with subtle wildflower honey and freshly baked chestnut brioche.
Ingredients: Organic green tea
Origin: Yunnan, China
Tea: 1 tbsp (4g) per 8 oz water
Temperature: 190°F
Time: 3-4 minutes
Rishi Tea specializes in sourcing the most rarefied teas and botanical ingredients from exotic origins around the globe. This forms a palette from which we craft original blends inspired by equal parts ancient herbal wisdom and modern culinary innovation. Discover new tastes and join us on our journey to leave ‘No Leaf Unturned’.