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Black Hat DC Training 2007
Sheraton Crystal City • February 26-27
Course Length: Two days. All course materials, lunch and two coffee breaks will be provided. A Certificate of Completion will be offered. You must provide your own laptop.
ROOTKIT: Advanced 2nd Generation Digital Weaponry
Greg Hoglund & Jamie Butler
What to bring:
Each student should bring a laptop as this is a hands-on-class. If not working in a virtual machine, there is the potential that the student's machine could become unbootable so students should be aware of this and backup whatever they need on the machine before coming to class. Laptops should be 32-bit (no 64 bit machines!) and installed with the following:
Rootkits are the primary tool used by malware to hide on a computer system. Rootkits can also be used to tamper-proof your own software against attackers. Take the next step in rootkit technology. This new 2nd generation class teaches advanced techniques such as memory subversion, kernel mode process infection even of "hardened" processes, simple "shellcode" techniques, creating processes from Ring 0, subverting the Windows Object Manager, and kernel mode covert network channels.
Covered in detail will be
For those students less familiar with the tricks rootkits employ, we will cover the following topics with a few hands-on, coding exercises:
Who should take the course?
This class is not intended for people who wish to learn about device drivers or Windows programming - we will not be covering any device driver technology or the kernel mode API's under Windows. The techniques offered in this course are directed at a Windows platform, but are generic enough to be applied in the UNIX environment as well. This class is designed for people wishing to gain an intimate and advanced knowledge of how rootkits operate. This includes practitioners who wish to build their own rootkit technology and security experts who simply want to further their understanding of the rootkit threat. This is an advanced course and the student must be able to code in the 'c' language. If you already code rootkits for UNIX, this class will give you the basics for converting your skills to a Windows platform.
Students are encouraged to
Students need knowledge and experience with C programming. This class builds upon the original class Offensive Aspects of Rootkit Technology; although a brief overview will be given, experience with rootkit development/disassembly is extremely helpful. A basic understanding of Intel x86 Assembly is useful.
What to bring:
Each student should bring a laptop as this is a hands-on-class. If not working in a virtual machine, there is the potential that the student's machine could become unbootable so students should be aware of this and backup whatever they need on the machine before coming to class. Laptops should be 32-bit (no 64 bit machines!) and installed with the following:
Greg Hoglund is the CEO and founder of HBGary, Inc., The company offers the Inspector reverse engineering tool suite and services for kernel development and vulnerability research.
James Butler is the CTO of Komoku, Inc., which specializes in high assurance, host integrity monitoring and rootkit detection. Before that, Mr. Butler was the Director of Engineering at HBGary, Inc. focusing on rootkits and other subversive technologies. He is the co-author and a teacher of "Aspects of Offensive Rootkit Technologies".
Greg and Jamie recently authored one of 2005's best selling computer security books, "Rootkits: Subverting the Windows Kernel", and are active maintainers of the website http://www.rootkit.com.
Greg and Jamie have successfully delivered rootkit training for years. This class builds on the solid foundation of material already developed and covers several new and crucial areas of development.
Ends February 18, 2007
Begins February 19, 2007


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Now every cycling fan is trying to be a lawyer
I'm not a lawyer, nor do I play on one TV. But I nonetheless found myself spending a whole lot of time yesterday reading over legal documents. It would be cool if I were trying to gain understanding into my legal liabilities if I lead a ride and someone gets hurt. Or perhaps finding ways my auto insurance is legally required to cover myself and/or bicycle in the case of an accident in the saddle. Or how about the technicalities of home owners or renters insurance and a stolen bike.
Nope – as you probably guessed, I was all wrapped up in the USADA Reasoned Decision in the Lance Armstrong case. Across the internet, everyone seems to be writing that as "Reasoned Decision" – in quotation marks – as if it is a sarcastic remark. Turns out that a reasoned decision is actually a specific type of document that the USADA was required to release. From the publication itself:
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Mim Estate Darjeeling White Tea
Small, light-green tips yield a very pale golden liquor in this white tea offering from Mim Estate. The mouth feel is silky smooth and delicate yet the flavor reveals a rich complexity with hints of corn silk, light buttercup notes and a floral sweetness. A crisp, lingering finish completes an exceptional tea experience.
Ceylon Silver Tips White Tea
This beautifully handcrafted Ceylon white tea showcases downy, silver-sage buds. The pale champagne-colored liquor has a fresh, inviting fragrance. A silky smooth mouth feel complements sweet notes of melon and apricot. A clean finish completes an outstanding tea experience.
Competition Temomi Shincha
Long, thin needles of lustrous dark emerald produce a yellow jade liquor exhibiting a wonderful balance of complex sweet and savory notes. A very sweet, buttery mouth feel complements rich umami notes and a fresh vegetal quality that lingers into the finish.
New Zealand Oolong Tea
The beautiful, handmade leaves of this unique Oolong tea are created under the guidance of tea masters from Taiwan. The pale golden liquor is fragrant with a light floral aroma. The silky smooth cup is light and flavorful with a pronounced floral character. A lingering whisper of spice completes an outstanding tea experience.
Tindharia Estate First Flush FTGFOP1 (2020 EX-1) Organic Darjeeling
This lot of tea is sold out. For an excellent alternative, please try our Puttabong Estate First Flush SFTGFOP1 (2020 DJ-1) Darjeeling A sprinkling of downy silver tips adorns the olive-green leaves of the very first harvest from the 2020 first flush season at Tindharia Estate. The sparkling amber-gold cup is fragrant with hints of fresh sweet corn. Upon first sip, an inviting effervescence awakens the palate. A buttery smooth mouth feel and tropical fruit sweetness embrace hints of flowers and corn silk, which linger into the finish. This organic selection provides an outstanding tea experience.
Idulgashinna Estate Blink Bonnie Organic
This exquisite organic Oolong selection showcases handcrafted full-leaf sets, produced from a fine plucking. The pale straw-colored cup has a honey-sweet character, fragrant with notes of dried fruit. A silky smooth mouth feel introduces notes of apricot, complemented by a green grape crispness that lingers into the finish.
Organic Competition Grade Matcha
This organic competition grade Matcha produces a bright jade-green liquor with a silky smooth mouth feel. The fresh, clean flavor is outstanding, with sweet vegetal notes. Packed in a small, matte silver tin.
Please note that the tin label cannot be personalized.
Mim Estate Darjeeling 'Moondrops' White Tea
Darjeeling white tea leaves are expertly rolled into medium pearl shapes, which produce a pale-gold liquor with a sweet tropical fruit aroma. A buttery smooth mouth feel and gentle character pair well with a pronounced nectar-like sweetness that lingers long into the finish. Each pearl weighs approximately 3-4 grams and is perfect for multiple steepings.
Puttabong Estate First Flush SFTGFOP1 (2020 DJ-1) Organic Darjeeling
A sweet floral aroma, evocative of spring, introduces the lively amber-gold cup of this 2020 first flush selection. A gentle pungency wraps around notes of tropical fruit and flowers. The ambrosial flavor lingers long into the crisp finish.
Formosa Oolong Super Fancy
This exquisitely crafted Formosa Oolong is very fragrant, with pronounced peach notes in both the aroma and the tawny-gold cup. An abundance of downy, silver tips adorns the large beautiful leaves, yielding a liquor bursting with flavor and a smooth, creamy mouth feel. Notes of dried fruit as well as hints of warm spice and honey lead to a clean finish with a lingering sweetness.
Glenburn Estate First Flush SFTGFOP1 (2020 EX-6) 'Moonshine' Darjeeling
The sparkling pale gold infusion produced by this 2020 first flush offering is fresh and fragrant with sweet vegetal hints. The smooth creamy cup exhibits a classic floral character and rounded mouth feel. The crisp finish lingers with hints of honey.
Singbulli Estate First Flush SFTGFOP1 (2020 DJ-9) Organic Darjeeling
Originally established in 1924 by British planters, the Singbulli Estate spreads across rolling hills in the Mirik area of Darjeeling. This exceptional 2020 organic first flush selection infuses a light amber-gold liquor redolent with a pronounced floral bouquet. This classic floral character predominates in the cup as well, accented by a clover honey sweetness and whisper of tropical fruit. The finish is smooth and lingering.
Kagoshima Saemidori Sencha Organic
This organic Sencha offering comes from Kagoshima prefecture in southern Japan. Crafted from the Saemidori cultivar, the emerald green leaves produce a pale yellow-jade liquor with a clean aroma and rich buttery quality. With a fresh savory flavor reminiscent of steamed spring greens, the cup feels soft and silky on the palate. A smooth, lingering finish completes an outstanding tea experience.
Rohini Estate First Flush SFTGFOP1 (2020 DJ-7) 'Moonshine' Darjeeling
This 2020 first flush Darjeeling offers an inviting aroma with hints of honey and toasted almond. The first sip of the light amber-gold liquor reveals fresh floral notes complemented by a tropical fruit sweetness. The finish is crisp and clean.
Organic Aichi Matcha
From Aichi prefecture, this organic Matcha offering produces a superlative, dark jade cup with a pronounced vegetal character and full mouth feel. Packed in a small, matte silver tin.
Please note that the tin label cannot be personalized.
Liza Hill Estate First Flush SFTGFOP1 (2020 DJ-3) Organic Darjeeling
With a pronounced flavor of tropical fruit dipped in honey, this outstanding 2020 first flush selection offers a smooth, refreshing cup. The light amber-gold liquor features a sweet vegetal fragrance with hints of pineapple.
Yunnan Golden Monkey Imperial
Large dark-brown leaves, accented with downy golden tips, create a velvety smooth cup with a sweet biscuit aroma. Rich cocoa notes, complemented by a toffee sweetness, become more pronounced as the tea cools. A whisper of spice adds a highlight to the long, lingering finish.
Formosa Jade Oolong Imperial
This is the finest Jade Oolong tea we've ever sampled. Orchid, honey and buttery notes weave together to create a complex aroma and flavor with a creamy smooth mouth feel and long, lingering finish. For those of you looking for the best of what Taiwan can offer, this outstanding Oolong selection is highly recommended.
Selimbong Estate First Flush FTGFOP1 (2019 DJ-1) Darjeeling
A profusion of downy, silver tips complements the bold, olive-green leaves of this 2019 first flush Darjeeling. The sweet aroma is fragrant with hints of fresh cornsilk and almond. The dark golden cup exhibits a full mouth feel and rich pungency, with complex layers of tropical fruit, honeysuckle and honey. The finish is smooth and lingering.
Pre-Chingming Jade Cloud Mist Green Tea
Grown on Mengding Mountain in northwest Sichuan province, this Pre-Chingming green tea offers a pale golden cup with a sweet vegetal aroma that hints of spring flowers. Notes of ripe fruit complement the silky smooth mouth feel, ending with a crisp, clean finish.
Namring Upper Estate First Flush FTGFOP1 (2019 EX-7) Darjeeling
A profusion of downy silver tips adorns the bold, olive-green leaves of this stellar 2019 first flush offering. Pronounced floral notes scent the light golden cup, complementing the fresh, sweet character. Hints of tropical fruit lead up to a lively finish.
Glenwood Reserve White Tea
Light sage-green buds are covered with a fine silver down in this exquisite white tea selection. The golden hay-colored infusion is fragrant with floral hints and a warm toastiness. Pronounced notes of honey bring a rich sweetness to the smooth cup.
Keemun Mao Feng Imperial Organic
This superior organic Keemun has the depth of flavor and refined complexity characteristic of top grade An Hui Congou teas. The long, wiry leaves produce a deep amber infusion with an aroma hinting of sweet spices and smoke. The smooth cup has notes of wine and cocoa, followed by a peppery hint in the finish.
Namring Upper Estate Second Flush SFTGFOP1 Cl. Spl. (2020) Darjeeling
Harvested during the 2020 second flush season, this top selection showcases dark brown leaves accented with gold and silver downy tips. A toasty aroma introduces a smooth, rich dark-amber liquor with a honey sweetness and ripe muscatel notes that become more pronounced as the tea cools. The finish lingers with hints of stone fruit.
Shangri-La Nepal White Tea
A profusion of downy silver tips adorns the bold, dark olive leaves of this special white tea offering from Nepal. The pale amber-gold cup is rich and silky smooth with a light floral fragrance. Apricot hints and sweet hay nuances join an overall sweetness that lingers long into the finish.
Chamraj Estate Golden Tips FTGFOP1 Nilgiri
An abundance of glossy golden tips complements the attractive, well-twisted leaves in this outstanding Nilgiri black tea selection. The ruby copper liquor has a toasty fragrance with hints of malt. Layers of rich honey, malt, and cocoa lend a delightful complexity to the toasty cup, which finishes with a hint of spice.
Yunnan Dian Hong Gold
This outstanding Yunnan black tea selection is composed of handcrafted golden tips with a beautiful downy appearance. The russet-amber liquor is fragrant with hints of molasses. Layers of cocoa, spice and earth weave together to create a rich flavor that is complemented by a caramelized sugar sweetness. A whisper of spice lingers in the finish.
Organic Tamaryokucha
Tamaryokucha, literally translated as "coiled tea", is a superb, handcrafted green tea that has a full, complex flavor. Vegetal notes and a pleasing pungency are accentuated by hints of dark berries and a sweet aftertaste. Produced in Takachiho, Miyazaki, from the Yabukita cultivar.
Japanese Black Benifuki Organic
Although somewhat rare, black tea has been cultivated and produced in Japan for almost 150 years. Production is limited and seldom exported. This offering is produced in Kagoshima prefecture from the Benifuki cultivar. The neat, dark brown leaves yield a smooth, rich liquor with no astringency. A light grape-like sweetness may be found in the aroma. The cup is lively, with a light spicy/woody hint and a honey note that develops over time. Best enjoyed plain.
Upper Fagu Estate First Flush FTGFOP1 Spl. (2018 DJ-1) Darjeeling
The silver-tipped leaves of this 2018 first flush Darjeeling offering yield an amber gold liquor with a fresh, lively character. The flavorful cup is delightful on the palate, smooth with floral hints. A refreshing pungency is balanced with an overall honey-sweet quality that lingers long into the finish.
Jungpana Estate Second Flush SFTGFOP1 (2019) Darjeeling
This 2019 second flush selection presents a rich aromatic cup, bursting with notes of muscatel and honey. Finishing with lingering hints of stone fruit, this outstanding tea has quickly become a staff favorite.
Yunnan Black Dragon Pearls
Large, dark brown leaves have been carefully rolled into uniform pearl shapes to create this unique Black Dragon Pearl tea from Yunnan province. Both the dry pearls and the infused liquor are fragrant with the scent of chocolate, hinting of its delicious flavor. The golden-amber cup of Yunnan black tea is rich and earthy with notes of sweet cocoa and hints of stone fruit. The finish is smooth and lingering.
Organic Premium Matcha
This organic premium-grade Matcha produces a dark yellow-jade liquor with a rich umami flavor. A light toasty nuance adds a layer of complexity to the exceptional cup. Packed in a small, matte silver tin.
Please note that the tin label cannot be personalized.
Nilgiri Frost Black Tea
From the Chamraj Estate in the Nilgiri Mountains of southern India, this "Frost" tea is grown during the cold winter months, which imparts a unique character to the light amber cup. A sweet floral aroma introduces the silky smooth liquor, setting the stage for a pronounced sweetness that envelops notes of juicy tropical fruit. A long lingering finish completes a very satisfying tea experience.
Yunnan Golden Tips Supreme
Elegant, downy gold tips are showcased in this superb black tea offering from Yunnan province. A sweet cocoa aroma pairs well with toasty/biscuity notes in the thick, rich cup. A silky smooth mouth feel envelops hints of cocoa that linger long into the finish.
China Yin Zhen Bai Hao Downy White Pekoe
Very rare, this exotic tea is the most distinguished of all white teas. The silver-leaf tea buds yield a naturally sweet, complex, and delicate tea.
Ging Estate First Flush FTGFOP1 (2019) Darjeeling
This 2019 first flush selection comes from the Ging Estate, located in the Lebong Valley of Darjeeling. Ging is a Lepcha word meaning "the outstretched slopes." The aroma is mellow with a whisper of fresh corn silk. The amber-gold cup is light and refreshing with smooth, buttery hints, complemented by a sparkling, effervescent quality. Nuances of tropical fruit linger in the bright finish.
China Pu-Erh Shou Cha Dragon Pearl
Shou Pu-Erh tea leaves are crafted by hand into medium pearl shapes, which yield a thick, rich cup with an earthy character. The aroma is fragrant with hints of sweet toffee. Cocoa notes lead to a smooth finish, hinting of spice. Each 1.25" pearl will yield approximately 3-4 cups of tea. This selection is perfect for multiple steepings.
Colombian White Tea Organic
This unique white tea from Colombia exhibits very bold, handcrafted leaves that produce a light golden liquor with a sweet vegetal character. The cup is smooth and complex with hints of melon and wildflower honey. A whisper of vanilla leads to a lingering finish.
China Pu-Erh Sheng Cha Dragon Pearl
Sheng Pu-Erh tea leaves are carefully rolled by hand into medium pearl shapes, which produce a silky smooth cup with a complex aroma and flavor. Hints of fruit and spice enhance the light earthy aroma. Pronounced notes of fresh apricot are complemented by layers of honey, earth and flowers in the pale golden liquor. The crisp, refreshing finish lingers on the palate. An outstanding selection. Each 1.25" pearl will yield approximately 3-4 cups of tea.
Tie-Guan-Yin Imperial Oolong
The dry leaves of this top-quality Oolong offering are fragrant and expertly rolled, producing a sparkling gold liquor with a sweet floral aroma. Notes of orchid are complemented by a buttery mouth feel in the silky smooth cup. Hints of honey lend a richness to the lingering finish. This tea is a great choice for multiple steepings.
Upper Fagu Estate First Flush FTGFOP1 (2019) Darjeeling
The amber-gold cup of this 2019 first flush offering is very sweet and fragrant. The pronounced sweetness enhances notes of tropical fruit and hints of spring flowers. The crisp, clean finish provides a satisfying counterpoint, the perfect balance to the sweet flavor.
Balasun Estate First Flush SFTGFOP1 (2019 DJ-4) Darjeeling
A sweet fragrance is accented by hints of tropical fruit in this 2019 first flush offering. The bright amber-gold cup has a full, velvety mouth feel and rich flavor. Hints of stone fruit and flowers are enhanced by nuances of wildflower honey. A smooth, clean finish completes a delightful tea experience.
Liza Hill Estate Second Flush SFTGFOP1 Cl. Musc. (2019 DJ-12) Organic
This top selection was harvested at the height of the 2019 second flush season. The dark brown leaves are accented with a profusion of downy, silver tips, and yield a smooth cup with a delightfully sweet character. The toasty aroma hints of almonds and a light fruity flavor lingers into the finish.
Japanese Sun Rouge
This selection has an interesting pedigree, being a mix of two special varietals. The result is a cup somewhat akin to a Kenyan purple tea, with its lavender-brown colored liquor. The aroma has a toasty/nutty sweetness. The cup is delicate and smooth with sweet herbaceous notes and hints of flowers and melon.
Special Purchase Hao-Ya "A" Select
A fine complement of golden tips sets this stylish selection apart. The flavor has classic Burgundy-like Keemun notes, with subtle smokiness and a hint of cocoa. This one comes close to the Hao-Ya 'A' Keemun of days past.
Formosa Jade Oolong Supreme
Those who appreciate the finer grades of Tung-Ting style Oolong will find this one an exceptional value. The flavor is surprisingly more refined than item TT86.
Yunnan Zi Xiang Organic
This medium-bodied black tea selection boasts long, twisted leaves that yield a bright amber liquor fragrant with hints of Burgundy and spice. A velvety smooth mouth feel sets the stage for notes of earth, cocoa and honey, all of which become more pronounced as the tea cools. A whisper of spice lingers in the finish.
China Shou Mei White Tea Pearl
This Shou Mei style white tea has been handcrafted into beautiful tea pearls. The golden ecru liquor is fragrant with notes of honey and spring flowers. The sweet cup has an herbaceous flavor with notes of ripe melon. A sweet, lingering finish completes a very special tea experience. Each 1" pearl will yield approximately 2 cups of tea.
Glenburn Estate First Flush FTGFOP1 (2019) Darjeeling
The Glenburn Estate has been producing premium teas since the mid 1800s. This choice 2019 first flush offering is a beautiful mix of dark-olive leaves and silvery tips. The golden amber cup is fragrant with hints of honey and spring flowers. A whisper of tropical fruit and fleeting buttery quality enhance the rich mouth feel and refreshing astringency. The lingering finish is reminiscent of a dry white wine.
Okayti Estate First Flush SFTGFOP1 (2020 DJ-10) Organic Darjeeling
This 2020 organic first flush selection offers well-twisted leaves, in hues of olive and tan, that infuse a golden amber liquor, heady with a sweet ambrosial scent. The cup is silky smooth with a lively, complex flavor profile. Floral notes layer with whispers of honey and fleeting hints of tropical fruit nectar, finishing with a crisp, clean quality. This tea is a true delight to the senses.
Liza Hill Estate First Flush SFTGFOP1 (2019 DJ-3) Organic Darjeeling
A sweet floral fragrance introduces this aromatic first flush offering from the 2019 season. The bold, tippy leaves produce a golden amber cup with a silky smooth mouth feel and complex flavor. Classic floral notes are punctuated by a tropical fruit sweetness and a refreshing pungency that lingers into the finish.
China Tie-Guan-Yin Oolong
The dark olive, neatly rolled leaves exude a fresh buttery fragrance with hints of flowers. The pale straw-colored liquor invites that first sip with its delightful floral aroma. A nectar-like sweetness complements notes of chestnut and mineral in the light toasty cup. The finish lingers with hints of honey.
Korean Hwangcha Tea
This premium tea offering from Korea yields a rosy-amber liquor with a complex aroma and flavor. Layers of dark sugar, cocoa, and oak are wrapped in a syrupy richness, lending a warming quality to this unique tea. Spicy hints linger in the finish.
Mission Hill Estate First Flush SFTGFOP1 Spl. (2019 DJ-17) Darjeeling
In this 2019 first flush Darjeeling offering, a variegated mix of bright green and dark olive leaves produces an invigorating cup with rich floral notes. A buttery mouth feel complements a rich tropical fruit sweetness, ending with a crisp, clean finish.
Shou Mei Classic
This fine selection produces an amber gold liquor from large leaves in shades of green-brown. A toasty aroma with hints of melon complements an herbaceous cup with a pronounced honey sweetness.
Hong Cha Mao Feng
A light sprinkling of golden tips adorns the glossy dark brown leaves in this stunning Mao Feng selection. The copper ruby cup exhibits a complex aroma and flavor with rich notes of earth, wine and smoke. A hint of spice in the finish complements the silky sweet character.
Selim Hill Estate Second Flush BPS (2019 DJ-59) Darjeeling
An aroma hinting of muscatel and oak introduces the smooth, ruby-amber liquor of this 2019 second flush Darjeeling. A syrupy mouth feel wraps around notes of stone fruit, leading to a bright, crisp finish. Add a splash of milk to enhance the rich quality of the cup.
Langharjan Estate TGFOP Tippy Assam
A plentitude of golden tips adorns the large, well-twisted leaves of this 2019 Assam offering. The burnished copper cup has a warm toasty aroma with whispers of molasses and cocoa. A pronounced sweetness complements malty notes, balanced by a lively astringency and thick cocoa-like mouth feel. Add a splash of milk to enhance this tea's dark, rich character.
Organic Jasmine Dragon Phoenix Pearl
This rare offering is produced from carefully selected leaf sets, consisting of buds and tender first-leaf sets. It is then scented with the highest quality jasmine blossoms, which are later painstakingly removed to ensure that the quality of the leaf is represented in the cup.
Season's Pick Yunnan Golden Monkey
A rich chocolate aroma and flavor are showcased in this premium China black tea selection from Yunnan province. Toasty hints warm the velvety smooth mouth feel of the dark copper cup. The finish is long and lingering.
Vietnamese White Tea
This rare white tea offering from Vietnam displays very bold, hand processed leaves in shades of olive and tan. The pale golden cup is sweet and fragrant with hints of pear. A velvety smooth mouth feel introduces notes of honey and fresh melon, complemented by a warm toasty flavor. The finish is clean with a fleeting hint of spice.
Yunnan Golden Tips
Beautiful golden-tipped leaves produce a medium-bodied cup with a cocoa aroma that hints of red wine. The dark amber liquor is rich and complex with light cocoa notes enhanced by nuances of spice and Burgundy that play on the edges of the palate. A gentle sweetness lingers in the smooth finish.
Puttabong Estate First Flush SFTGFOP1 (2020 DJ-46) Organic Darjeeling
The light amber-gold liquor of this 2020 organic first flush Darjeeling offers a lively cup with a sweet aroma. Notes of dried stone fruit, honey and almond are interwoven with a whisper of spice, creating a complex flavor profile that is a joy to sip. A burst of tropical fruit sweetness lingers in the finish.
Balasun Estate Second Flush SFTGFOP1 Cl. Musc. (2019 EX-6)
This classic second flush Darjeeling from the 2019 season exhibits a rich muscatel character in both the fragrant aroma and the dark ruby-amber cup. A honey sweetness blooms as the tea cools, lingering into the crisp finish. Add a dollop of milk to enhance the rich flavor of this outstanding selection.
Gyokuro (lit. Jewel Dew)
The finest Japanese green tea, only shade-grown tips are used for Gyokuro. Prized for its delicate flavor and natural sweetness.
Jasmine Yin Zhen
Restock available soon! Silver downy tea buds have been expertly scented with jasmine, lending a sweet perfumed essence to this distinctive selection from Fujian province. The white tea base adds a light savory body to the pale straw-colored infusion. Gentle floral notes in the cup complement the herbaceous melon notes of the white tea. Hints of honey lead to a delicate, lingering finish.
Glenwood Reserve Green Oolong
Large, well-twisted leaves produce a pale golden liquor with a savory aroma, hinting of flowers. The savory quality may also be found in the flavor where it joins intense buttery notes and a light vegetal nuance.
Sungma Estate First Flush SFTGFOP1 (2020 DJ-30) Organic Darjeeling
The bold, olive-brown leaves of this 2020 organic first flush selection yield a golden-amber liquor redolent with a sweet floral aroma. The buttery smooth cup displays a classic first flush profile with rich floral notes wrapped in a tropical fruit sweetness. A gentle toastiness leads to a crisp, clean finish.
Ananda Estate FTGFOP1 Assam
From its beautiful, tippy leaf style to its complex flavor profile, this 2019 Assam offering has many fine points to consider. The rich, full-bodied cup is fragrant with notes of malt and Burgundy. Hints of honey and cocoa may be enhanced by a splash of milk, however, this tea is also delicious when taken neat. Black cherry nuances create a pleasing astringency in the finish.
Tippy Assam FTGFOP1 Organic
A smattering of small golden tips complements the rich brown leaves of this 2019 organic Assam offering. A toasty/malty aroma introduces the velvety smooth, medium-bodied cup. Prominent cocoa notes are enhanced by a silky caramel sweetness that lingers in the finish.
Doomni Estate Tippy Assam GTGFBOP (OR-323)
An abundance of beautiful golden tips accents the chunky leaf style of this 2019 broken-leaf offering. The dark ruby-amber cup is very aromatic with rich malty/toasty notes and a whisper of cocoa. The mouth feel is thick yet smooth with a complex malty flavor well balanced with dried stone fruit hints and honey notes that bloom as the tea cools. The bright, crisp finish lingers.
Hao-Ya 'A' Superfine Keemun
Officially the top grade of China Keemun, this grade has always been produced in limited supply. A top lot for the Keemun connoisseur.
Organic White Silver Needle
This special production is composed entirely of unopened leaf buds. The cup has a delicate, sweet aroma. The light liquor is refreshing with a sweet hint and a lightly nutty/fruity finish. An outstanding organic white tea.
Namring Estate Second Flush SFTGFOP1 (2019) Darjeeling
Accented with downy silver tips, the bold, dark brown leaves of this 2019 second flush offering yield a rich, silky smooth cup. A warm toasty aroma and pronounced honey notes in the dark amber liquor make this a delightful tea for any time of day. A lingering finish whispers of dark grapes.
Meleng Estate FTGFOP1 (2020 OR-237) Assam
This 2020 whole-leaf Assam features a balance of downy golden tips and dark-brown leaves, which yield a dark ruby-copper liquor with a rich malty aroma. The thick, powerful cup hits the palate with a robust intensity and complex layers of pronounced malt, cocoa and dark cherry. The finish is clean and smooth.
Colombian Wiry Green Tea Organic
The dark olive leaves of this green tea offering from Colombia are long and wiry, yielding a golden jade liquor with an herbaceous aroma. The cup has a smooth, buttery mouth feel with a hint of honey and suggestion of cocoa. With its crisp, clean finish, this tea is a great choice for those looking for a green tea without a vegetal quality.
Sakura Scented Kukicha
Tiny, pink cherry blossoms peek out from bright green twigs in this unique offering from Japan. The golden yellow liquor is redolent with fragrant floral notes. A light vegetal undertone complements a buttery sweetness in the smooth, refreshing cup.
Pi Lo Chun (Green Snail Spring)
The most tender buds are picked under carefully controlled conditions in the spring. One of the most prized of China green teas, only a limited amount of this special grade tea is available.
Formosa GABA Oolong
Japanese researchers created GABA tea serendipitously in the 1980's. Wanting effective methods to preserve tea, not fully oxidized leaf was exposed to nitrogen. The glutamic acid inherent in tea was transformed to Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid, or GABA for short. This selection is notable for its broad and interesting flavor profile, with notes of mango, peach and guava. The cup has a creamy body with a pronounced, lingering sweetness.
Lopchu Estate Second Flush FTGFOP1 (2018) Darjeeling
The bold, well-twisted leaves of this 2018 second flush offering produce a rich, full-bodied cup with a refreshing character. A pronounced toasty aroma hints of caramel and fruit. Notes of muscatel and a honey sweetness round out the complex profile. The dark amber liquor will accommodate a splash of milk, if desired.
Singbulli Estate Second Flush SFTGFOP1 Kakra Musc. (2019 EX-10) Organic
Warm russet-brown leaves produce a dark, rich cup with a sweet muscatel aroma. The Kakra designation on this 2019 organic second flush selection refers to a leaf that's been visited by the Indian Green Fly, whose ministrations cause an initial oxidation before plucking. A honey sweetness enhances notes of ripe fruit that linger in the crisp, lively finish. This full-bodied tea may be enjoyed with milk.
Risheehat Estate Second Flush SFTGFOP1 Kakra Musc. (2019 EX-5) Organic
Dark brown, neatly twisted leaves produce a smooth, aromatic cup, fragrant with notes of dark grape and honey. The Kakra designation on this 2019 organic second flush selection refers to a leaf that's been visited by the Indian Green Fly, whose ministrations cause an initial oxidation before plucking. The dark amber liquor is rich and full-bodied with muscatel notes and a warm toasty quality that pairs well with a splash of milk.
Kagoshima Hoji Kuki Gen-mai Cha Organic
Toasted brown rice combines with roasted tea twigs to create a harmonious blend of toasty aroma and flavor. The medium-amber cup is smooth and mellow with a honey sweetness that envelops notes reminiscent of semi-sweet cocoa. A great tea for any time of day. This special blend was designed by and crafted exclusively for Upton Tea Imports.
Japanese Gabalong
This unique selection is created using nitrogen during the production process. The resulting leaves contain the substance GABA (Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid). The bright green leaves infuse a rich yellow-jade liquor with intense buttery notes and oceanic hints. A truly satisfying cup.
Tanzania Usambara Green Tea
Bold, well twisted leaves, in shades of olive green, produce a yellow jade liquor with a bright, brothy aroma. A refreshing character is well balanced with a rich buttery mouth feel and sweet hay notes. The finish is clean and satisfying.
Lung Ching (Long Jing) Imperial Organic
Restock available soon! The leaves of this Zhejiang province organic selection are neat and well made in the classic Lung Ching flat shape. The dark golden cup has a toasty, nutty aroma with a light floral hint. A vegetal sweetness predominates, with chestnut notes complementing the flavor profile.
Yunnan Golden Needle
This medium-bodied selection boasts elegantly long, thin leaves that yield a dark copper liquor with a toasty aroma hinting of chocolate. A creamy smooth mouth feel sets the stage for rich notes of dark cocoa and honey. A whisper of spice lingers in the finish.
Guangdong Province Jasmine Dragon Phoenix Pearl
Select fine pluckings (two leaves and a bud), scented with the finest jasmine flowers and tightly rolled into pearl-sized spheres. A rare treat for Jasmine tea lovers.
Organic Gyokuro
Limited lots of organic Gyokuro tea are produced each year. This lot has smooth umami notes, a rich cup and a clean, sweet finish. It was grown in Miyazaki prefecture using the Yabukita cultivar. We are happy to offer this tea while our current supply lasts.
Duflating Estate TGBOP Assam
The golden-tipped leaves of this 2019 Assam offering are fragrant with a rich cocoa aroma, an inviting preview of the pronounced cocoa notes in the robust, eye-opening cup. A lively aspect wraps around a malty sweetness, which lingers into the crisp finish. Add a splash of milk to enhance the thick cocoa quality.
Keemun Xiang Luo
From An Hui province, home of the famous Hao-Ya Keemun teas, this selection offers a bright character with a suggestion of sweet tobacco in the aroma. The medium-bodied cup has warm toasty notes and a honey sweetness that blooms as the tea cools.
Keemun Mao Feng Organic
Long, perfectly twisted leaves produce a dark copper liquor fragrant with bittersweet cocoa notes. Notes of Burgundy and cocoa make an excellent pair in the rich, full-bodied cup. The smooth finish lingers with nuances of spice in this outstanding organic black tea offering.
Colombian Tippy Black Tea Organic
The juxtaposition of dark leaves and golden tips gives this black tea from Colombia a beautiful appearance. The dark copper amber liquor is fragrant with toasty cocoa hints. The rich cocoa quality carries on in the flavor of the full-bodied cup, finishing with a raisin sweetness.
Mist Valley Estate Second Flush Nepal
Grown at an altitude of 4,200 feet, this second flush Nepal black tea offers a smooth sweet cup, steeped from premium, silver-tipped leaves. Hinting of almond, a warm toasty fragrance introduces the rich amber liquor. A lively mouth feel enhances notes of honey and dried fruit, which lead to a clean, brisk finish.
Temi Estate FTGFOP1 Sikkim
Historically, Sikkim has produced teas in the style of Darjeeling, with some interesting flavor tones that make it unique. In this medium-bodied selection, leaves in shades of brown and dark olive produce a rich fruity cup with honey sweetness. The amber infusion has a nice balance of flavors, which include notes of dried fruit, tropical fruit and muscatel. The crisp finish lingers with a light toasty hint. An excellent alternative for those who enjoy Darjeeling teas.
Mangalam Estate FTGFOP1 (2020) Assam
The well-twisted, ebony-brown leaves of this 2020 Assam offering yield a dark amber cup with a sweet spicy aroma. A lively astringency intensifies a rich maltiness in the cup, which may be complemented by a splash of milk, if desired. Hints of malt linger in the crisp finish.
Sencha Yabukita Organic
This selection from Kirishima, in Kagoshima prefecture, is crafted from the Yabukita cultivar and usually reserved for the domestic market. The mouth feel has a decidedly brothy character, and the flavor has a classic "umami" aspect. A superb specimen of this style and grade.
Formosa Jade Oolong
Extra rich flavor. A Tung-Ting style Oolong, oxidized at approximately 18 percent to retain a greener character. Very sweet and aromatic, this is the style of Oolong that is favored by Taiwan tea connoisseurs.
Ananda Estate FBOP Assam
A lively aroma, bright and malty, introduces this 2019 broken-leaf Assam selection. The dark amber cup has a pronounced malty flavor, supported by a thick mouth feel and toffee-like sweetness. A dollop of milk enhances the rich, gutsy character and lingering finish of this fine offering.
Namring Upper Estate Second Flush SFTGFOP1 (2019) Darjeeling
In this 2019 selection, a smattering of delicate silver tips mixes with the warm brown leaves, producing a rich amber cup that offers classic second flush character. Notes of amber honey complement a pronounced muscatel aroma and flavor, which gives an ambrosia quality to the smooth, sweet liquor. Toasty hints linger in the finish.
New Vithanakande FBOPF Ex. Sp. Ceylon
In this top-quality Ceylon selection, beautiful silver-tipped leaves produce a dark copper infusion, fragrant with hints of dark sugar and raisins. The smooth, rich cup is well balanced with a full mouth feel and notes of dry red wine, which linger into the finish.
Special Grade Shou Mei White Tea
Brown/green leaves and silvery buds yield a light golden-amber infusion with a sweet, toasty aroma. The smooth, full-bodied cup has notes of honey and melon as well as some toasty hints
Japanese Cherry Green Tea
Japanese green tea provides the premium tea base for this naturally flavored selection. Notes of sweet cherry are pronounced in both the aroma and the cup, lingering long into the finish. A whisper of vanilla complements the cherry flavor. Great hot or iced.
Season's Pick 2020 First Flush Darjeeling Blend
This 2020 first flush Darjeeling blend has a sweet fragrance that hints of flowers and honey. Those classic hints spill over into the golden-amber cup, complementing the silky smooth mouth feel. The finish lingers on a clean, crisp note. An excellent cup at a great value.
Hattialli Estate GTGFOP Assam
A pronounced malty aroma, rich and inviting, introduces this robust 2019 Assam offering. The deep copper liquor exhibits a wonderful pairing of cocoa and malty notes, complemented by a full mouth feel and sweet, lingering finish.
Season's Pick Vietnam Eastern Beauty Oolong
A profusion of silver tips enhances the bold, handcrafted leaves of this unique Oolong selection from Vietnam. Fragrant notes of apricot, peach and honey introduce the smooth, rich cup, which fills your mouth with its buttery mouth feel. An ambrosia-like sweetness lingers long into the finish.
Formosa Oolong Spring Dragon
A lightly oxidized leaf that releases a delicate, flowery liquor. The sweet and refreshing taste is enhanced by the fragrance of lilacs. A truly exquisite tea.
Organic Culinary Matcha
This selection was made specifically for use as an ingredient in smoothies, ice cream, baked goods, lattes, or anything else one's creativity can conjure up. Produced in the Uji prefecture of Japan and NOP certified. Packet design may vary.
Fujian Oolong Supreme
From its honeyed aroma to its smooth, fruity flavor, this Oolong selection from Fujian province offers many fine qualities. A pronounced honey sweetness complements hints of pear and apple in the light amber cup. Toasty/woody nuances lead to a clean finish.
Organic Lung Ching
Produced in the mountainous region of Zhejiang province, this distinguished selection represents an especially good value in Lung Ching tea. Hand-processed leaves are fashioned into flat, yellow-green leaf sets, yielding a flavorful cup with a sweet character and buttery smooth mouth feel. The aroma is fragrant with nutty notes and a light floral hint.
China Yunnan Rare Grade
This outstanding selection is composed of bold, well-formed leaves with a very high concentration of golden tips. The smooth, chestnut-amber cup has a rich, inviting aroma and creamy mouth feel. A suggestion of earth and malt join pleasant notes of spice and cocoa, lingering on the palate.
Lung Ching (Long Jing) Green (Superfine)
One of the finest China green teas is Lung Ching (Dragon Well). The liquor is pale yellow, slightly sweet, and very refreshing.
Formosa Amber Oolong Select
This grade of Amber Oolong (Wu-Long) has more complex flavor and finer leaf style than our TT55. Highly recommended.
Formosa Oolong Choicest
Choicest Oolong (Wu-Long) is a flavorful alternative to the higher priced Fancy grades, with much of the complexity and cup character. The bold leaves, with some silvery tips, produce a liquor with notes of dark grapes and hints of peach.
Longview Estate First Flush SFTGFOP1 (2019 DJ-13) Darjeeling
This 2019 first flush Darjeeling showcases well-made leaves of light to dark olive-green, which produce an amber-gold cup with a honeyed floral aroma. Fresh notes of sweet corn silk are enhanced by a buttery smooth mouth feel. A refreshing pungency lingers well into the finish.
Season's Pick Golden Nepal FTGFOP1
Bold, well-formed leaves, complemented by downy golden tips, yield a silky smooth cup with a pronounced sweet character. Hints of dried fruit and a lingering effervescence in the finish round out the profile. A great black tea choice for any time of day.
Season's Pick Namring Estate First Flush Darjeeling Blend
Delicate silver tips are sprinkled among the dark-olive leaves in this first flush Darjeeling blend. The light amber cup is fragrant with a sweet floral aroma. Classic floral notes bloom in the flavor, complemented by a silky smooth mouth feel. Light tropical fruit hints join a honey sweetness and linger long into finish.
Duflating Estate FTGFOP1 Assam
This outstanding 2019 Assam offering is distinguished by its velvety smooth mouth feel and invigorating cup. Notes of malt and a suggestion of cocoa are wrapped in a caramel sweetness. Enjoy the dark amber liquor plain or add a dollop of milk for a creamy complement to the rich, lingering flavor.
Arya Estate Emerald Green Darjeeling
Located high in the Himalayas at an elevation of 5,000 feet, the Arya Estate has been producing premium teas for over 100 years. This green tea selection offers a fragrant vegetal aroma with hints of stone fruit. The amber-gold cup is smooth yet lively with pronounced notes of apricot complemented by a honey sweetness. The finish is crisp and lingering. A great choice for those looking for a green tea with less vegetal flavor.
Dejoo Estate SFTGFOP1 Assam
This 2019 Assam selection exhibits a classic Assam flavor profile: thick, rich and malty. The dark copper cup is very fragrant with a full cocoa-like mouth feel and a honey sweetness that lingers into the crisp finish. Add a splash of milk to complement its strong character.
Steinthal Estate Second Flush TGBOP (2019 DJ-46) Darjeeling
The neat, finely particled leaves of this 2019 second flush Darjeeling selection yield a smooth, full-bodied cup with a warm toasty aroma. Pronounced notes of ripe stone fruit lend a sweet, rich quality to the dark amber liquor. A pleasant astringency lingers in the finish. The perfect tea to add a splash of milk, if desired.
Season's Pick Himalayan Bliss Nepal Black Tea
This premium blend of Himalayan black teas produces a ruby-copper cup with rich muscatel notes that are prominent in both the aroma and flavor. Notes of stone fruit add to the fruity profile, complementing the full mouth feel. The lingering finish is crisp and refreshing.
Kagoshima Kabuse Sencha
This top quality Kabuse Sencha is crafted in Kagoshima prefecture, located in the southern part of Kyushu. Processed in the traditional style, the leaves are shaded for the last 2-3 weeks before harvest. The result is a flavorful, brothy cup, with a sweet character and full, clean aftertaste. Produced from the Okumidori cultivar.
Tie-Guan-Yin Oolong Special Grade
The loosely rolled leaves of this finest grade of China Tie-Guan-Yin Oolong produce a pale golden cup with a full, buttery mouth feel. A sweet, floral fragrance introduces notes of dried fruit and a hint of honeysuckle in the flavor. The finish lingers with a light toastiness.
Mist Forest Colombian Green Tea
This naturally flavored green tea selection from Colombia produces a golden yellow liquor with the luscious fragrance of tropical fruit. Pieces of pear guava, a natural hybrid of pear and guava, and soursop, a fruit with a citrus flavor, complement the green tea base in a harmonious balance of flavors.
Panyang Congou Supreme
A rich chocolate aroma invites you to take your first sip of this premium China Congou tea. Cocoa notes and a hint of spice are enveloped by a velvety smooth mouth feel. The dark russet-amber cup finishes with a lingering sweetness.
Nahorhabi Estate FBOP (2020 OR-180) Assam
A complement of golden tips adorns the dark-brown leaves of this 2020 broken-leaf Assam selection from one of our favorite estates. A sweet toasty/malty aroma heralds a complex flavor with hints of cocoa and malt wrapped in a caramel sweetness. While the thick, rich mouth feel accommodates a splash of milk, it is a great self-drinker. An invigorating quality, enhanced by a whisper of dried cherries, lingers long into the finish.
Singtom Estate Second Flush TGBOP (2019) Darjeeling Organic
Harvested at the height of the 2019 second flush season, this organic broken-leaf Darjeeling produces a smooth, full-bodied cup. Hints of almond and dried cherry add complexity to the toasty aroma, which is complemented by a rich honey sweetness in the dark amber liquor. This robust selection is a great choice for adding a splash of milk.
Floral Tie-Guan-Yin Oolong
An outstanding Tie-Guan-Yin Oolong selection, with an appealing floral intensity. The attractive, olive-green leaves produce a fragrant, pale gold infusion with a buttery smooth mouth feel. Orchid/lilac notes are prominent in both the flavor and aroma, as well as a hint of honey sweetness.
Guangdong Province Jasmine Pearls
Tightly rolled leaf bud sets scented with an alluring fruity nuance. This is a more affordable alternative to our extremely popular Dragon Phoenix Pearl.
Organic Fukamushi Cha
Restock available soon! This offering was grown using the Saemidori cultivar in Miyazaki prefecture, located on the island of Kyushu. Both the leaf and cup have a deep, dark green color and heady, rich aroma. The exquisite liquor has sweet, vegetal notes, a brothy mouth feel and pleasing, light astringency. The leaves are typical of the Fukamushi style, with both larger and small leaf pieces.
Season's Pick Margaret's Hope Estate Second Flush SFTGFOP1 (2019) Darjeeling
This tea lot is sold out. For an excellent alternative, please try our Namring Upper Estate Second Flush SFTGFOP1. This 2019 second flush selection produces a rich, full-bodied cup with a warm toasty aroma. A lingering hint of honey enhances toasty notes and sweet floral nuances in the dark amber liquor. A wonderful value for Darjeeling enthusiasts.
Organic China Oolong
This organic China Oolong selection exhibits carefully rolled, dark-olive leaves that produce a bright golden cup with a sweet orchid aroma. Pronounced floral notes, reminiscent of a fragrant spring garden, bloom across the palate. A buttery mouth feel balances a lovely sweetness, which lingers in the finish.
Sheng Cha Pu-Erh Organic
Downy silver tips adorn the bold, twisted leaves of this organic Sheng Pu-Erh offering. A sweet herbaceous aroma introduces notes of dried apricot and earthy vegetal hints in the pale golden cup. A refreshing astringency lingers in the finish.
CO2 Decaffeinated Irish Breakfast Blend BOP
This premium blend of decaffeinated broken-leaf Assam black teas produces a rich, full-bodied cup. The aroma is sweet with hints of malt. The dark copper liquor is bright with a smooth mouth feel, leading to a pleasant pungency lingering in the finish.
Season's Pick Colombian Leafy Black Tea Organic
The very bold, twisted leaves of this black tea offering from Colombia yield a dark amber copper liquor with an inviting toasty aroma. The rich, full-bodied cup is very smooth with a cocoa mouth feel. A hint of caramelized sugar and whisper of spice linger in the finish.
Gen-mai Cha Kamakura Organic
An organic version of this very popular tea. The liquor is aromatic and has the classic toasty, nutty flavor of this unique tea.
Organic KuKi Cha Green Kamakura
This is an organic green tea, produced from Camellia sinensis twigs. The mellow cup has delicate, fresh hay flavor notes. Naturally low in caffeine.
CO2 Premium Decaffeinated Darjeeling Organic
The top standard of decaffeinated Darjeeling tea available, and by far the best we have cupped. Please note that even the best decaffeinated teas lose some of the flavor and complexity of their unprocessed counterparts.
Organic Pai Mu Tan Supreme
A special grade of organic white tea, this Pai Mu Tan (Bai Mu Dan) selection has a full complement of tender leaf buds. The dark golden cup is well-balanced with an earthy, herbaceous aroma. The bolder leaf style yields a liquor with full flavor and subtle hints of melon and spice.
Seajuli Estate STGFOP1 Assam
A smattering of downy golden tips complements the bold, well-twisted leaves of this 2019 Assam selection. A warm toasty aroma with a hint of caramel sweetness pairs well with the bright, lively character of the cup. A cocoa-like thickness fills the mouth, complementing hints of malt and a lingering suggestion of dry red wine.
Singlijan Estate GFBOP
This broken-leaf Assam offering produces a deep copper-amber liquor, rich and full-bodied. The malty/toasty aroma is fragrant with a gentle floral suggestion. A pronounced malty note and light sweetness lead to a crisp, clean finish.
Japanese Matcha Gen-mai Cha Premium Organic
This extraordinary grade of Matcha Gen-mai Cha is seldom seen outside of Japan. The components are of exceptional quality, and produce a harmonious, well-balanced infusion, which is eminently smooth. Toasted rice add a soothing, mellow quality to the complex vegetal flavor.
Mangalam Estate GBOP Assam
This 2019 broken-leaf offering is rich and hearty with pronounced malty notes in both the aroma and the deep copper cup. A toffee-like sweetness joins hints of cocoa, complementing the malty character of this invigorating eye-opener.
Season's Pick Pai Mu Tan White Tea
The name Pai Mu Tan, or Bai Mu Dan, translates to "white peony," referring to this white tea's delicately beautiful leaf sets. Fragrant with a sweet toasty aroma, the amber-gold cup is velvety smooth with pronounced honey notes. The finish is clean with gentle hints of flowers.
Hattialli Estate TGFBOP Assam
Hattialli is a popular estate among Assam tea afficionados, and each year we look forward to their offerings. The dark brown, golden-tipped leaves of this 2019 selection produce a velvety smooth cup with a warm toasty aroma. Hints of malt are present in both the aroma and the dark copper liquor, enhanced by a rich honey sweetness. Enjoy it plain or with a splash of milk.
Season's Pick Korean Woojeon Green Tea
Grown on the volcanic island of Jeju in South Korea, this first flush green tea produces a sparkling yellow-jade liquor with a sweet vegetal aroma. Woojeon translates to "before the rains," referring to its early spring harvest before the monsoon rains. A pronounced umami flavor is balanced by a lovely sweetness that lingers into the finish.
Season's Pick Fujian Oolong
Grown in Fujian province, this silky smooth Oolong has a pronounced toasty aroma and rich honey flavor. Notes of stone fruit and a syrupy mouth feel are joined by a light toastiness and hint of spice, which linger into the finish.
Darjeeling FTGFOP Special Blend Organic
This tea blend is sold out. For an excellent alternative, please try our Singtom Estate Second Flush TFBOP. A blend of select lots of Darjeeling teas produced without the use of chemical fertilizers or pesticides. The golden liquor has a delicate floral aroma and a mildly fruity flavor. The cup is smooth, and the finish is pleasingly pungent.
Sticky Rice Sheng Pu-Erh
This selection is a mixture of Sheng Pu-Erh and Nuo Mi Xiang, a Yunnan province herb with the natural fragrance of sticky rice. When infused, the pale golden liquor yields a distinctive aroma with hints of earth and sticky rice. An earthy quality also emerges in the cup, complemented by a dark sweetness. A note reminiscent of freshly baked bread lingers into the finish. Each square piece will yield approximately 2-3 cups of tea.
Victoria's Peak Estate Second Flush TGBOP Cl. (2019) Darjeeling Organic
Rich and full-bodied, this 2019 organic second flush offering has a pronounced honey sweetness that enhances its complex flavor profile. Nutty/toasty hints complement notes of muscatel and stone fruit in the dark copper cup, leading to a silky smooth finish. This tea is a great choice for those who enjoy a splash of milk in their Darjeeling tea.
Idulgashinna Black Tea FBOP Organic
This organic, broken-leaf selection has a classic high-grown aroma and flavor, brisk and rich. With its full body, the medium amber cup would make a great breakfast tea.
Singtom Estate First Flush TGBOP (2019 DJ-2) Organic Darjeeling
The neat, finely particled leaves of this 2019 organic first flush Darjeeling yield a sweet, lively cup with a buttery fragrance. The golden amber liquor exhibits a full mouth feel and the ripe sweetness of tropical fruit. A refreshing astringency blooms and lingers long into the finish. May be enjoyed hot or iced. We recommend a 2-minute steeping time.
China Keemun Hong Cha
The fragrant, dark brown leaves yield a deep amber liquor with a light smoky aroma, hinting of earth and wine. The smooth cup is rich and full-bodied, accented with smoky/earthy nuances. The finish lingers with a hint of spice.
Mist Valley Estate TGBOP1 Nepal Black Tea
In hues ranging from light to dark brown, the small, neatly made leaves of this Nepal black tea offering are sprinkled with silver tips. The golden amber liquor is fragrant with a light, fresh aroma. The flavor is rich with floral notes and a sweet, lingering finish.
Rooibos Candied Almond
This naturally flavored herbal selection is the perfect balance of South African Rooibos and sweet almond flavor. The dark amber liquor is fragrant with hints of marzipan and spice. The cup is pleasingly sweet with notes of almond biscotti. Enjoy this flavor-packed Rooibos hot or iced. This product contains tree nuts (almonds).
Mozambique OP1 Black Tea Organic
Cultivated on the lower slopes of Mount Namuli, this organic tea selection from Mozambique yields a velvety smooth, dark amber liquor that is rich and full-bodied. A warm toasty aroma and dark sugar sweetness contribute to a satisfying cup with a substantial mouth feel and lingering finish.
Season's Pick Second Flush Darjeeling Blend Organic
This tea is no longer available. For an excellent alternative, please try our popular Risheehat Second Flush Darjeeling Organic. This flavorful blend of organic second flush Darjeeling yields a dark, robust cup with rich muscatel notes. Hints of fruit complement a warm toasty aroma. In the dark amber cup, notes of stone fruit and a honey sweetness linger into the finish. A great value.
Darjeeling FTGFOP1 Premium Blend
This tea blend is sold out. For an excellent alternative, please try our Singtom Estate Second Flush TFBOP. From its inviting aroma to its rich, full-bodied cup, this blend of premium Darjeeling teas has many fine points to consider. Fruity notes join toasty/nutty hints in the dark amber liquor. The finish lingers with a gentle astringency. An excellent choice for an everyday Darjeeling.
Magnolia Blossom Oolong
This Guangdong province specialty is a lovely Oolong tea, scented with magnolia flowers. Alternately known as Orchid Oolong, or Yu Lan, this selection is a must try for those who appreciate a fine scented tea. The flavor nuances are unique, but hints of jasmine lend a recognizable character.
China Jasmine Chung-Hao Organic
An organic silver-tip green tea was scented with fresh, organic jasmine blossoms, creating this delightful tea. The cup aroma is candy sweet and redolent with the sublime scent of jasmine. The liquor is smooth and well balanced, with a pleasing level of jasmine flavor that lingers into the finish.
Yin-Hao Special Grade Jasmine
The choicest of the standard grades of Jasmine tea. Delicate flavor with a natural sweetness that is enhanced by the sublime aroma of the finest jasmine flowers.
Korean Green Tea Jung-Jak Organic
This handcrafted, organic offering from Korea is called Jung-Jak, or "medium sparrow tongue." The bright golden cup has a crisp character, nicely balanced with a sweet melon note. The liquor has a floral fragrance and a clean, refreshing finish.
CO2 Premium Decaffeinated Assam
Whole-leaf or broken-leaf Assam (depending on availability), decaffeinated with pure carbon dioxide.
Hao-Ya 'B' Superfine Keemun
Extra care is taken with each step, from the extra-fine picking through the oxidation. Exquisite in style, color, aroma, and taste. If an unspecified 'Hao-Ya' Keemun is sold, it is typically Hao-Ya 'B'.
Lumbini Estate Breakfast FBOPF
Small, neat leaves are laced with flecks of golden tips, producing a robust cup with a toasty aroma. Notes of honey and malt lead to a bright, citrusy finish.
Colombian Breakfast Blend Organic
With its robust character and full mouth feel, this organic black tea selection from Colombia is a great morning eye opener. Notes of sweet milk chocolate predominate in both the aroma and the dark ruby copper cup. Hints of Burgundy and malt provide a lively complement to the rich flavor. A smooth finish completes an exceptional tea experience. A staff favorite.
Organic Green Darjeeling Blend
This tea is not available. For an excellent alternative, please try our Arya Estate Emerald Green Darjeeling offering. This organic green Darjeeling offering produces a pale gold liquor with a light vegetal fragrance that hints of stone fruit. A pronounced sweetness, suggestive of a juicy pear, complements the smooth, buttery mouth feel. A crisp, effervescent finish dances across the palate. An outstanding tea.
Sticky Rice Shou Pu-Erh
This selection is a mixture of Shou Pu-Erh and the Nuo Mi Xiang herb. When infused, the liquor yields an earthy aroma with hints of cinnamon. The earthy flavor emerges in the cup, along with notes of dark molasses and honey. Each square or heart-shaped (as available) piece will yield approximately two cups of tea.
Organic Ho-ji Cha Kamakura
This roasted, organic tea is produced from first grade, bold-leaf Bancha. The flavorful infusion has a rich character, with complex, toasty notes.
Bancha First Grade Organic
First grade Bancha, produced during peak season, is a tea with herbaceous aroma, smooth character, and pale jade liquor. This is a tea with a full mouth feel, bright cup, and clean finish.
Darjeeling BOP Blend
The best value in Darjeeling tea. Broken-leaf Darjeeling is often overlooked, either because the price is so reasonable or because too much value is placed on a more stylish leaf. This flavorful BOP blend offers a great cup at a very attractive price.
Sencha Special Grade Yamato
A superior grade of Sencha, with a brighter flavor and smoother finish than basic Sencha. Highly recommended.
Formosa Amber Oolong
With an oxidation level of approximately 40%, Amber Oolong (Wu-Long) teas produce a liquor that is darker than the Jade Oolongs. The flavor is slightly more earthy and robust.
Chung-Hao Jasmine Imperial
This fine Jasmine selection produces an amber gold cup with a rich, full mouth feel. The flavor showcases a perfect balance between the base tea and its meticulous jasmine scenting. Light floral notes are highlighted by a hint of sweetness that lingers into the finish.
Idulgashinna Estate OP Black Tea Organic
Attractive and bold, the large, dark brown leaves of this organic offering have a folded, crepey appearance. The medium amber cup has a hint of caramel sweetness, a warm toasty quality, and a gentle pungency that plays at the edge of your palate.
Roasted Tie-Guan-Yin Oolong
Processed in the traditional roasted style, this classic Tie-Guan-Yin Oolong produces a light amber-gold cup with a smooth, toasty character. Notes of honey and chestnut pair nicely with light toasty notes in both the aroma and flavor. A subtle floral undertone whispers in the lingering finish.
Honeybush Vanilla
This delightful, naturally flavored blend of South African Honeybush and vanilla bits is decorated with marigold petals. A spicy vanilla aroma complements the flavorful, golden-amber cup. Great hot or iced.
Java Indonesian Green Tea
From the volcanic island of Java, Indonesia, this loose leaf green tea offering has dark olive-green leaves that produce a rich, golden cup with a brisk, refreshing character. Fragrant with hints of flowers and a whisper of sweet tobacco, the full-bodied liquor is honey-sweet, leading to a clean finish that hints of stone fruit.
Idulgashinna Estate OP1 Green Organic
From the Uva district, this organic green tea offering has long, well-twisted leaves that produce a pale golden liquor with a smooth mouth feel. The light, sweet aroma is earthy with mineral nuances. The herbaceous cup has a stone fruit sweetness and a clean finish. This is a great choice for those who enjoy a less vegetal flavor.
CO2 Premium Decaffeinated Ceylon
The top standard of decaffeinated Ceylon available, and by far the most flavorful, and best we have cupped. Please note that even the best decaffeinated teas lack some of the flavor and complexity of their unprocessed counterparts.
Blueberry Rooibos
South African Rooibos is blended with pieces of dried blueberries, blackcurrants and grapes along with hibiscus flowers, rosehip peels and beetroot bits, creating a refreshing, caffeine-free herbal with a well-balanced sweet/tart flavor. Great hot or iced.
Yunnan Black Snail
This selection is handcrafted from a bold-leaf Yunnan varietal. The dry leaves are tightly rolled into a spiral snail shape, dark in color, with golden tip accents. The smooth cup is rich and full-bodied with notes of bittersweet cocoa and carob, as well as the classic Yunnan spice hints.
Cacao Kisses Colombian Black Tea
Cacao husks and nibs, from small chocolate producers in the Tumaco region of Colombia, are blended with bold, dark brown leaves to create this unique, naturally flavored selection from Colombia. Sweet notes from the black tea base provide the perfect accent for the rich cocoa flavor.
Season's Pick Japanese Sencha Organic
A sweet, delicate fragrance introduces this organic Japanese Sencha tea. The yellow-jade cup has a light vegetal character with savory hints of umami. A gentle sweetness complements the clean finish. A great value.
Oolong Standard Grade
A classic restaurant grade tea, with a smooth character, and classic Formosa Oolong flavors. Priced for everyday use, this selection is an excellent choice for its value and quality.
CO2 Decaffeinated Indonesian Black Tea
This decaffeinated tea offering is a medium-bodied, breakfast-style tea. A toasty hint complements the smooth, rich flavor.
China Green Decaffeinated Tea
Bright and flavorful, this CO2 decaffeinated green tea has a pleasant vegetal quality. A bolder version of our ZG09, Decaffeinated China Green Tea.
Lapsang Souchong Black Dragon
Blended especially for Upton Tea Imports, this tea is a pleasing and subtly complex variation on a rich, smoky classic. The perfect gift for the Lapsang Souchong drinker who seeks a less smoky cup.
Gen-mai Cha
Literally, Gen-mai Cha means brown rice tea. Toasted and partially puffed rice is blended with large-leaf Sencha.
Green Honeybush Organic
Honeybush is gaining popularity as a caffeine-free alternative to decaffeinated teas. This unoxidized version, which is higher in antioxidants than traditional Honeybush, has an invigorating aroma and flavor notes of citrus and sweet apricot.
Gao Ji Lapsang Souchong
A smooth mouth feel and delightful bright quality are showcased in this fine Lapsang Souchong selection. Rich smoky notes balance with a light, lingering sweetness in the whiskey-colored liquor.
Organic Vanilla Rooibos
This organic South African Rooibos is blended with Bourbon vanilla bits, marigold petals and natural flavoring. Delicious hot or iced, you may enjoy this herbal infusion neat or with your favorite milk and sweetener.
Floral Huang Jin Gui
Restock by September! With a light oxidation level of less than 20%, this premium Oolong is produced in Anxi county of Fujian province. The name Huang Jin Gui translates to golden osmanthus, referring to the cup's light gold hue and osmanthus-like aroma and flavor.
Season's Pick Mozambique Breakfast Blend Organic
Small, well-made leaves produce a smooth, robust breakfast blend with a toasty aroma and rich mouth feel. Hints of stone fruit add a sweetness to both the aroma and the dark amber cup. Delicious with or without a splash of milk, this organic tea is the perfect choice to accompany something sweet.
Organic Rooibos Spice Market Blend
Organic South African Rooibos is blended with a melange of aromatic spices, producing a delicious beverage that's great hot or iced. Contains organic ginger, organic cinnamon, organic licorice root, organic black pepper, organic cardamom pods, organic rose petals, organic calendula petals and natural flavoring.
Oolong Fine Grade
Moderately priced tea of good quality. The value choice of many Oolong fans. Originally referred to as European Market Formosa Oolong. While the leaf quality of this grade cannot be compared to costlier Formosa Oolong teas, it is popular for its deep flavor notes.
Iyerpadi Estate Organic OP
A whole-leaf Nilgiri with vibrant aromatics, a sweet cup, and a gentle, crisp bite. Smooth yet very flavorful with medium body. Enjoyable plain or with milk.
No.1 Tippy Orthodox GFOP Darjeeling
An exceptional golden tip Darjeeling blend. We first introduced this tea in 1990 and it continues to be our most popular Darjeeling.
Yunnan GFOP
High-grown Yunnan of excellent quality. Sold by some as the best available, this grade is actually the best of the commonly available grades. Brisk flavor without the harshness of lesser Yunnan teas.
Chung-Hao Special Grade Jasmine
Chung-Hao Jasmine belongs to the same series of China Jasmine tea as Yin-Hao, but is less expensive. Delicate silver tips adorn the well-made leaves, producing a light, refreshing cup redolent with the heady fragrance of jasmine blossoms. A rich sweetness blooms and lingers into the finish.
Season's Pick Nilgiri STGFOP Afternoon Blend
Located in southern India, the Nilgiri district of Tamil Nadu produces teas with a distinctive character. The dark brown leaves of this black tea selection yield a solid cup, smooth and mellow, with a honeyed fruit aroma. Toasty notes are complemented by a hint of fruit in the dark copper liquor. A wonderful afternoon tea.
China Lychee
Scented with the aromatic lychee fruit, this China black tea has a natural hint of sweetness and a flowery aroma. A new lot.
Season's Pick Shou Pu-Erh
This classic, leaf-style Shou Pu-Erh tea has reddish-brown leaves that produce a dark ruby copper liquor with a sweet earthy aroma. Rich Burgundy notes complement a thick mouth feel with dark cocoa hints.
China Jasmine Da Zhang Select Organic
This selection is produced via the careful processing of quality green tea with fragrant jasmine blossoms. The result is a mildly pungent tea with a pleasant aroma and delicate jasmine essence. The liquor has a pleasingly rich taste.
China Keemun First Grade
With its rich flavor profile and smooth mouth feel, this standard grade Keemun represents a great value for a China black tea. Hints of wine and a suggestion of smoke round out the earthy, full-bodied cup.
Lapsang Souchong Imperial
The best China Lapsang Souchong we have found. To our knowledge we are the only importer of this grade of China Lapsang Souchong. Superior in flavor. Very smoky, yet quite mellow.
Hubei Province Keemun Ji Hong
Rated a top tea region since the Tang Dynasty, Hubei province produces this remarkable black tea. A special grade of Keemun.
Yunnan TGFOP
This superior China black tea is a great after-dinner tea. Stands up nicely to milk; delectable plain. (Our original China Yunnan, introduced as item TP50.)
Japanese Sencha
Delicate but brisk, this splendid loose leaf sencha green tea has a clean vegetal flavor. Rapidly gaining the recognition it deserves, this Japanese sencha tea refreshes the palate with a hint of sweetness.
South African Honeybush Superior Organic
This caffeine-free tisane has a pleasant taste, with honey-like notes and a mild spiciness. The complex aroma is full and inviting, with fruity nuances.
Ceylon Kandy Silver Tip
Well twisted, ebony brown leaves and a complement of silver buds yield a dark, satisfying infusion with a sweet aroma. Notes of honey and malt round out the bright, toasty cup, which could accommodate milk, if desired. A pleasant briskness lingers in the light fruity finish.
Kandy OP
A whole-leaf Ceylon tea of excellent flavor and good color. Highly recommended for the Ceylon enthusiast. This is a new bolder leaf version of this popular selection.
Idulgashinna Estate Organic BOP
This superb organic broken-leaf selection yields a colory infusion with a pleasant briskness and depth of flavor. The profile is that of a classic dark style Uva tea, with a strong but balanced character.
Kenilworth Estate OP
This estate produces some of the best whole-leaf teas in Sri Lanka. For the Ceylon enthusiast. Drink with or without milk. A choice lot with a bold-leaf style. Steep for five to six minutes.
Hong Tao Keemun
A mellow tea in the style of An Hui province Keemun, with classic Burgundy cup character and mild smoky note. The liquor is smooth, with a lingering sweet finish.
St. James Estate Pekoe Ceylon
The chunky, broken-leaf style of this Ceylon black tea selection yields a bright, coppery cup with classic high-grown flavor. The aroma is fragrant with hints of lemon and cedar. Those hints join a nuance of Burgundy in the rich, full-bodied liquor. A smooth finish completes a great cup of tea. Wonderful hot or iced.
China Pu-Erh Leaf
This leaf format Pu-Erh yields dark liquor with strong earthy notes in the traditional style. A good value for this Yunnan classic.
Tippy Orthodox GFOP Assam
A whole-leaf Assam with golden tips (young leaf buds). Characteristic maltiness and complex flavor. This is our most popular Assam.
Tippy Orthodox FBOP Assam
A uniform, broken-leaf tea with bold character and strong, malty flavor. This tea is a great choice for breakfast and throughout the day.
Yunnan FOP Select
The dark brown leaves of this selection are accented with golden tips. Rich, earthy notes are present in the aroma and dark amber cup, and hints of white pepper and cassia add a pleasing accent. The smooth finish has a light tangy feel.
Iyerpadi Estate Organic BOP
A rich tea with solid body and full mouth feel. A pleasing, balanced cup with a classic Nilgiri flavor and style.
Rooibos Chai
South African Rooibos flavored with cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, citrus peels, star anise, pepper, and cloves. A caffeine-free beverage.
Superior Bold-Leaf Formosa Keemun
Formosa Keemun has a unique style that has attracted a dedicated following. This selection has the characteristic Oolong notes and gentle smokiness of this tea. It also has the lighter-colored leaf and infusion of our original Formosa Keemun from several years ago. Recommended for those seeking a divergence from traditional China Keemun.
Lapsang Souchong
The smoky flavor of a good Lapsang Souchong is unforgettable. This is an excellent example of this large-leaf variety. Mellow tea which is low in caffeine.
Young Hyson Imperial Organic
This organic tea has the bold flavor of a high-fired tea, yet it has a pleasing smoothness with delicate sweetness. The thin, well-twisted leaves produce a liquor with a pale green color. This is a very popular style of China green tea with a bolder leaf.
Formosa Lapsang Souchong
Rich and lusty, this smoky tea has a mellow aftertaste. A bit smokier than the China variety.
Organic Gunpowder
This grade of Gunpowder tea is produced from fine China green tea that is painstakingly processed into loosely rolled "pearls." The finished product is a tea with rich flavor, balanced pungency, and the smoky tones one would expect from a quality Gunpowder.
Assam CTC BOP Estate Blend Organic
Restock available soon! A blend of choice CTC-grade Assam teas, with the typical malty and flavorful taste profile. A perfect choice for those seeking a strong morning cup.
Somerset Estate BOP
The dark russet amber cup has a full, rich flavor, punctuated by a brisk, refreshing aroma. A citrus-like brightness embraces sweet honey notes in the medium-bodied liquor.
Nandi Royal OP Black Tea
A smooth, medium-bodied cup is produced from the long, dark brown leaves. A hint of honey is introduced in the aroma, blooming into a pronounced note in the coppery amber cup. A nutty nuance complements the sweet flavor, ending with a crisp, clean finish.
Somerset Estate BOP Breakfast
Restock available in the Fall! A perfect choice for breakfast tea, this broken-leaf selection wakes you up with its brisk, refreshing aroma. Notes of honey and a light floral hint blend harmoniously with a rich, toasty character.
China Oolong Se Chung
A top grade of this lesser known style of China Oolong. This Chinese loose leaf Oolong tea is slightly green, with a woody aroma and flavor. A style served in Hong Kong Chinese restaurants. Oolong tea is also referred to as Wu-Long tea, or Black Dragon tea.
Premium China Keemun
Often called the Burgundy of China teas, this North China Congou is rich, flavorful and appropriate for any time of day. We offer this as our basic Keemun, although it is in the middle range of the standard series.
Rose Congou
Quality China black (Congou) tea is scented with rose blossoms, creating a naturally aromatic, sweet cup. This tea is occasionally referred to as Lotus Tea, but should not be confused with the flavored tea blend bearing that name. A new lot with rose petals.
China Jasmine
Green tea scented with jasmine flowers, producing a fragrant, delicate tea. Sometimes classified as an Oolong tea, Jasmine teas are technically of the scented Pouchong family of teas.
Rukeri Estate Rwanda BOP Organic
The cup has a full flavor and aroma, with a medium body. May be enjoyed plain, but it is strong enough to accommodate a touch of milk. Longer steepings yield a robust cup with notes of rose and peppery hints. At briefer steepings, the liquor is sweeter and more delicate.
Kandy BOP
Good color and strength for a hearty cup. Takes milk very well.
South African Green Rooibos (Red Bush) Superior Organic
This green Rooibos is a popular variation of the standard (oxidized) versions. With a light flavor, fresh aroma, and mild sweetness, this loose leaf South African red bush tisane is an excellent choice for a caffeine-free beverage.
Season's Pick Assam GFOP Organic
This Assam selection produces a dark cup with a full flavor profile. Notes of cocoa and a delicate caramel hint complement a sweet and toasty aroma for an enjoyable cup.
Ceylon BOP (Broken Orange Pekoe)
A choice blend of regional Ceylons.
C.T.C. Fine Assam
This fine C.T.C. (Crush-Tear-Curl) style of tea infuses quickly. One minute of steeping produces a hearty cup of flavorful tea.
Golden Kenya GFBOP
This is our Golden Kenya tea, sold in either bold broken-leaf or whole-leaf, depending upon availability. The cup has full flavor and aroma, with medium body. May be enjoyed plain, but it is strong enough to accommodate a touch of milk. A brisk character with a subtle hint of rose makes this selection especially interesting.
Halmari Estate CTC BOP
A bold CTC style tea with rich flavor. The dark liquor will readily take milk. Especially suited as a bracing morning tea.
Special Grade Temple of Heaven Gunpowder Green
This high-grade Gunpowder tea is rich and full-bodied with a pronounced sweetness. A hint of tobacco complements the herbaceous flavor and lingers into the finish.
Chun Mee Moon Palace Organic
Literally translated, Chun Mee means 'precious eyebrows.' One of our most popular organic China green teas. Steep about 2 minutes.
Young Hyson
Brisk China green tea of the Chun Mee family. Superior quality, golden liquor with a hint of sweetness. Use sparingly for optimum flavor.
First Grade Gunpowder Green
Superior grade of green tea in the style of gunpowder teas (tightly rolled tea leaves resembling gunpowder pellets).
South African Rooibos (Red Bush) Superior Organic
This organic Rooibos has an inviting aroma, with hints of vanilla and citrus. The smooth flavor has notes of spice and caramel. We recommend this tisane for drinking iced, as well as hot.
Roasted Oolong
This tea begins as a classic, medium-oxidized Tie-Guan-Yin Oolong, processed in the traditional style. It is finished and cured with a slow firing in bamboo baskets over a charcoal fire. The result is a tea with smooth, rich and inviting character.
Java BOP Blend
A rich breakfast blend especially suited for those who enjoy a powerful cup in the morning. This also is a great choice for iced tea. Java teas are never expensive, so you get the best produced for a few cents a cup.
Dimbula BOP
For a smooth, mellow cup of tea. Classic Ceylon flavor.
Yunnan FBOP
A Broken Orange Pekoe from Yunnan province, this tea is a hearty version of the whole-leaf varieties. Try it with milk for a British style Yunnan cup.
Nilgiri Broken Orange Pekoe
Located in southern India, Nilgiri produces teas similar to those of Ceylon, yet with a distinctive character. This British style Nilgiri loose leaf orange pekoe tea produces a flavorful cup that is excellent with milk.
Season's Pick China Sencha Organic
Processed in the style of a Japanese Sencha tea, this selection is an excellent value for an everyday green tea. The golden cup is aromatic with floral hints and a sweet, buttery mouth feel.
Season's Pick Green Fannings Organic
This is a perfect tea for getting your daily dose of "greens." This fannings grade produces a smooth and flavorful cup within a minute. Value-priced for everyday consumption and chosen for its pleasing character, this tea is an excellent choice for the green tea enthusiast on a budget.


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Mike Trout Had A Wicked 2012 Season: What Does He Do For An Encore In 2013?
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At Twenty-One Years of Age, Angels phenom Mike Trout took the baseball world by storm in 2012. The "Millville Meteor", as he's called in his hometown, hit a ridiculous .326 (2nd in AL) – with a .399 OBP (3rd in AL) and .564 SLG (3rd in AL). His OPS was .963 (2nd in AL), plus he led the AL in OPS+ (171). Mike threw in 30 Home-runs, 83 RBI 49 SB – and a whopping 129 Runs Scored. Numbers that outstanding are very rarely accomplished at such a young age, so let's take a look at how Trout's 2013 season will fare.
Trout should be the 1st MLB player to score 150 Runs since Jeff Bagwell accomplished the feat in 2000 with 152 times touching the dish to help his club. He even has the capability to score 160 Runs, which would be the 1st time anyone has done it since 1936, when Lou Gehrig scored a whopping 136 Runs for the Yankees. If you pro-rate his 129 Runs Scored in 139 Games, it would equal 150 Runs Scored for a full 162 Games. This was without Albert Pujols being himself for the 1st 3 weeks Trout was there, plus Hamilton was on the Texas Rangers for 2012.
Trout has quite a few things working in his favor, including his tremendous baseball toolbox. Even when Trout goes through slumps at the plate, his defense is phenomenal. Likewise, even in games where Mike might overrun a ball in the Outfield he has the ability to hit a big Home-Run or steal a key base at a moment's notice.
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The only negative that can be foreseen is that comparable players who burst on the scene before being 21 Years Old, such as Atlanta's Jason Heyward, have had a "sophomore slump" after pitcher's adjusted to how they are going to pitch to these phenoms. Heyward went from a .277/.393/.456 slash line in 2010 to a measly .227/.319/.389 in 2011.
Technically, it will be the third year of game action for Trout, however he never even disqualified himself for the 2012 American League Rookie Of The Year Vote because he only had 135 Plate Appearances. In 2011, Trout's 3 Slash Line was .220/.281/.672. He is will most likely land somewhere in the middle between his 2011 struggles – and his historical 2012 campaign. Let us not forget that Trout hit about .285 for the last 2 months of the season in 2012 – despite a better HR production. He hit .341 before the ALL-Star Game with an OPS of .959. He blasted the heck out of the ball near the end of July. Trout hit 10 HRs and drove in 23 RBI in his 24 July games.
Another potential problem is that Trout's BABIP (Batting Average on Balls In Play) in 2012 was an incredible .383. Mike's BABIP will definitely erode slightly which will affect his batting average as more of his potential hits will be caught by the defense. Looking at the entire picture, Trout's 2013 should be nearly as productive as 2012 – but will likely be a bit weaker overall. My prediction for Trout's slash line will be in the neighborhood of .285/.370/.515 with 25 Home-Runs and 80 RBI. I see Trout stealing more bases than 2012 (so 50+ SB in 2013) after "learning" how to steal bases in the Major Leagues. Those numbers are incredible for a soon-to-be 22-Year-old baseball player – and the Angels will surely reap the benefits of having such a weapon at the top of their lineup.
A good comparison for Trout's baseball career thus far is to look at a player named Vada Pinson. Pinson played for the Cincinnati Reds for the majority of his career, which spanned 18 seasons. His rookie season, which came at Age 20, showed a .316/.371/.509 3 Slash Line in 154 games. While Pinson had a little bit less speed and power than Trout, looking at his career sheds light on what could be to come for Mike. Pinson's career line was .286/.327/.442 with 256 Home-Runs and 305 Stolen-Bases. You be the judge on what's next for The 'Millville Meteor'.
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Americans win 8 jerseys on final day of masters CX worlds
Louisville, Ky. (February 1, 2013) -- The 2013 UCI Cyclo-cross Masters World Championships concluded Friday at Champions Park in Louisville, Ky., with the awarding of eight more rainbow jerseys. The world's best masters cyclo-cross racers in men's 30-34, 35-39, 40-44 and 45-49 earned world champions as did women's 35-39, 50-54 and 55-and-over. An overnight snow storm followed by frigid temperatures left the course frozen with many ruts. As the day went on, certain frozen sections of the course thawed, leaving a thin mud as the top layer.
The racing on Saturday moves to Eva Bandman Park where the juniors men 17-18, under-23 men and elite men and women are slated to contest the 2013 UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships. The juniors men 17-18 begin the racing at 9:45 a.m. The elite women will toe the line at 11 a.m., before the under-23 men start their race at 12:30 p.m. The day's final competition features the elite men, beginning at 2:30 p.m. Saturday's races will be streamed live by the UCI and carried live by USA Cycling.
The American riders claimed all eight of the rainbow jerseys awarded on Friday, boosting their total to 14 of the 16 awarded during the event.
The men's 40-44 contest was the day's most tightly contested and featured several lead changes. In the end, Mark Savery (Omaha, Neb./Midwest Cycling Community-NE) pulled away from his chasers to win by 38 seconds. Defending world champion Peter Webber (Boulder, Colo./Boulder Cycle Sport-USA) grabbed the early lead and seemed poised to defend his world title. Webber fell victim to some poor exchanges in the pits, which cost him valuable time in the race, allowing Savery and Michael Yozell (Emmaus, Pa./Kapelmuur Independent) to overtake him. In the end, Savery turned his five laps in 49:49, while Yozell completed the race in 50:27 and Webber, who won the bronze medal, was only eight seconds behind Yozell.
Donald Myrah (San Jose, Calif.) and Jon Cariveau (Steamboat Springs, Colo./MOOTS) engaged in a two-rider battle to decide the men's 45-49 world championship. The two riders quickly distinguished themselves as the strongest riders in the field, forcing the field to ride for the bronze medal. Myrah and Cariveau were unable to pull away from the other before Cariveau suffered a mechanical on the last lap, allowing Myrah to pull away and win by 38 seconds. Cariveau placed second, while Roger Aspholm (FIN/Finkraft) placed third, one minute behind Cariveau.
"What a great battle Jon gave me," Myrah said. "That was anybody's race. I just got lucky. Jon was equally strong as I was. I just happened to get the lucky break."
Thomas Turner (Canton, Ga./Team Jamis) came from behind to win the men's 30-34 race. Kevin McConnell (Iowa City, Iowa/Mercy-Specialized Iowa City Cycling Club) led Turner as the two riders turned into their fifth and final lap. Turner surged late in the race to overtake McConnell and coast into the finish line to earn his rainbow-striped jersey. McConnell finished 19 seconds behind Turner in second place and Sven Baumann (GER/Wolverine Sports Club) placed third, 53 seconds behind McConnell.
Russell Stevenson (Boulder, Colo./Boulder Cycle Sport), who started in the second row after missing his call up, took the early lead in the men's 35-39 race and never relinquished control. Stevenson learned from his teammates, who competed in races earlier in the day, which lines to take and how to best attack the course. The lessons succeeded as Stevenson, who celebrated his 37th birthday on Friday, won by two minutes over silver medalist Brian Sheedy (Brevard, N.C./GIANT). Justin Robinson (Bonny Doon, Calif./California Giant Berry Farms-Specialized) claimed the bronze medal, finishing 41 seconds behind Sheedy.
"I went hard the whole time. Absolutely hard." Stevenson said. "I had to either cross the ruts or through them or a combination of the two. Anywhere you could find a line, you took it. You tried to maintain your pace."
The Americans swept the podium of the women's 35-39 contest. Kristal Boni (Erie, Colo./Rapid Racing) topped the field after she completed the four-lap race in 40:18. Melissa Barker (Boulder, Colo./GS Boulder-Studio 1 Dental/Organic India) finished second, only 35 seconds behind Jane Burlew (Weaverville, N.C./Asheville Cyclocross). Despite the adverse weather conditions, Boni was able to execute a flawless ride and was careful with the lines she chose through the course, allowing her to win by 56 seconds over Barker.
"I got a good start," Boni said. "I just tried to keep it really smooth. I tried to pick good lines and keep my head up to see what was coming up."
Karen Brems (Redwood City, Calif./Team Rambuski Law) got the early lead in the women's 50-54 race and never looked back. Brems, who has been riding cyclo-cross for only five years, kept a smooth ride throughout the three-lap race and completed her race in 31:05. Lillian Pfluke (Wilmington, Del./US Metro Transports) held off a hard-charging Karen Tripp (Deerfield, N.H./Blue Steel Cyclery) to win the bronze medal. Pfluke finished 40 seconds behind Brems and only 10 seconds ahead of Tripp.
The day's first race featured the women's 55-and-over competitors. The three-lap race was won by 55-year-old Kathy Sarvary (Manchester, N.H./Blue Steel Cyclery), who completed the course in 35:23, only five seconds faster than Patricia Kaufmann (Whitefish Bay, Wis./My Wife Inc.). Those two women dueled throughout the race, but Sarvary was held to hold off Kaufmann's valiant effort to secure the top step of the podium. Rebecca Williams (Prairie Village, Kan./Localcycling.com/Slimenundgrossen) placed third, 27 seconds behind Kaufmann.2013 UCI Masters Cyclo-cross World Championships
Champions Park
Louisville, Ky.
Jan. 29-Feb.1, 2013
Masters Men's 30-34
1. Thomas Turner (Canton, Ga./Team Jamis) 41:10
2. Kevin McConnell (Iowa City, Iowa/Mercy-Specialized Iowa City Cycling Club) +0:19
3. Sven Baumann (GER/Wolverine Sports Club) 1:12
Masters Men's 35-39
1. Russell Stevenson (Boulder, Colo./Boulder Cycle Sport) 50:47
2. Brian Sheedy (Brevard, N.C./GIANT) +2:00
3. Justin Robinson (Bonny Droon, Calif./California Giant Berry Farms-Specialized) +2:41
Masters Men's 40-44
1. Mark Savery (Omaha, Neb./Midwest Cycling Community-NE) 49:49
2. Michael Yozell (Emmaus, Pa./Kapelmuur Independent) +0:38
3. Peter Webber (Boulder, Colo./Boulder Cycle Sport) +0:46
Masters Men's 45-49
1. Donald Myrah (San Jose, Calif.) 47:40
2. Jon Cariveau (Steamboat Springs, Colo./MOOTS) +0:38
3. Roger Aspholm (FIN/Finkraft) +1:38
Masters Women's 35-39
1. Kristal Boni (Erie, Colo./Rapid Racing) 40:18
2. Melissa Barker (Boulder, Colo./GS Boulder-Studio 1 Dental-Organic India) +0:56
3. Jane Burlew (Weaverville, N.C./Asheville Cyclocross) +1:31
Masters Women's 50-54
1. Karen Brems (Redwood City, Calif./Team Rambuski Law) 31:05
2. Lillian Pfluke (Wilmington, Del./US Metro Transports) +0:40
3. Karen Tripp (Deerfield, N.H./Blue Steel Cyclery) +0:50
Masters Women's 55+
1. Kathy Sarvary (Manchester, N.H./Blue Steel Cyclery) 35:23
2. Patricia Kaufmann (Whitefish, Bay, Wis./My Wife Inc.) +0:05
3. Rebecca Williams (Prairie Village, Kan./Localcycling.com-Slimenundgrossen) +0:32
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If you're planning to move, you can usually find listings of available rentals in various media. Newspaper classified listings, and online sites like Craigslist, are some of the most common. One of the best places to search for available housing is The Housing Authority of the County of Alameda's (HACA's) free online "For Rent" Directory.
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