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Shanghai Sampler

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Description

A wonderful introduction to the wide range of Chinese green teas. Each sample makes about 8-10 cups of tea. This set includes (though subject to change without notification):

green pekoe - Green tea from Fujian, China. In professional terms, 'pekoe' is a grade of tea; the size of the leaf. Our Green Pekoe is a lovely tea for any day: pale liquor, pleasant aroma of fresh artichokes or okra. Slightly toasty, balanced astringency.
gunpowder - A classic green tea from Zhejiang province, China. Gunpowder, as the name implies, is made up of leaves hand-rolled into tiny pellets. These resemble gunpowder, and give this tea its distinct name. Full-bodied cup with a hint of smokiness.
white monkey - Green tea from the slopes of the Taimu Mountains in Fujian, China. The delicate, unopened buds appear perfectly white against the young, opened green leaves. Warm colored liquor with a fresh, almost wildflower sweet scent and slightly dry finish.
jasmine chun hao (#5) - A classic jasmine tea from Fujian, China, infused with the delicate scent of night-blooming jasmine flowers. Sweet perfumy cup, notes of warmed sugar, slightly toasty like a fresh biscuit. Light, refreshing and not overwhelmingly floral.

Customer Reviews

 | Negative: 10
 | Neutral: 57
Positive: 487
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Robert .
Feb 2nd '12

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"A wonderful introduction to green teas and a good choice of contrasting flavors to choose from. Gunpowder and Green Pekoe were my personal favorites."

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Darcy Y.
Jan 9th '12

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"Ordering this sampler was the perfect way for me to begin to understand which varieties of green tea I prefer. The gunpowder and white monkey have been gone for weeks while there are still a few cups of the jasmine and green pekoe waiting to be steeped. I thought this sampler pack was a great value for the amount of tea included."

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Dave W.
Jan 9th '12

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"I didn't agree with all the teas in this collection."

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Natalie R.
Jan 7th '12

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"This was the first sampler I came across that just wasn't my cup of tea. While I do like green tea, I'm finding that I prefer to mix it with fruit based teas so it isn't as bitter tasting to my personal taste buds."

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Deb B.
Jan 5th '12

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"I enjoyed most of the teas in this sampler. Gunpowder and green pekoe are good 'generic' green teas that are very versatile and can be enjoyed in many ways. I did not enjoy the jasmine tea. Then again, jasmine isn't a favorite scent of mine and tends to give me headaches. I did give it to a friend who enjoyed it."

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Julie P.
Jan 4th '12

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"An exceptional introduction to green teas. Very tasty."
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