Rishi Tea
Rishi Organic Jasmine Pearl 1/4 pound Loose 
The most tender green tea leaves and buds are hand-rolled into small pearls
and then reserved until the jasmine blossoms are at their peak. The fragrant
blossoms are mixed with the tea according to traditional tea scenting
techniques. The tea absorbs the fragrant essence of the fresh jasmine,
making the pearls sweet and aromatic. Jasmine tea is said to ease nervous
tension, break down saturated fat, reduce cholesterol and increase circulation.
Rishi Organic Silver Needle 1/4 Pound Loose
Organic Silver Needle consists of only the young, silvery, down-covered
buds that are harvested in the early spring at our white tea project.
The white tea bushes of this district were domesticated from wild tea
trees prized for their medicinal properties during the Song dynasty. The
tea infusion is clear with a mysterious sweet fragrance. Steep for 3-4
minutes in 180°F water.
Rishi Organic Dragon Well ¼ Pound Loose
Dragon Well (Long Jing) is the most famous green tea in China and is prized
for its cooling and detoxifying powers. Artisans working in our organic
tea partnership in Zhejiang, China produced this limited batch of 100%
handmade Dragon Well which imparts a mellow flavor, chestnut aroma and
a crisp, bittersweet finish.
Rishi Organic Hojicha ¼ Pound Loose
Japanese green tea roasted to perfection to produce a sweet, toasty and
slightly nutty amber infusion with a rich aroma. The leaves of this green
tea are actually brown and tan from the roasting process. Japanese health
food experts believe that roasted green tea is lower in caffeine and stimulating
to the digestive and circulatory systems. This tea can be brewed with
hotter water than most green teas and is never astringent.
Rishi Organic Green Peony Rosette 12/Rosettes
Tender, white, down-covered tea shoots are tied by hand into flower shapes
with thin silk threads. This special tea has a sweet, almost peach-like
flavor and wonderful appearance. Place one to two rosettes into an 8-ounce
bowl and cover with 185*F water for 2-3 minutes. Repeat this process to
enjoy many bowls. An ideal tea for travelers
Rishi Organic White Peony ¼ Pound Loose
Produced in Zhenghe, China, this tea has a unique bamboo fragrance and
subtle nutty taste. White teas are prized for their cooling and detoxifying
properties by Chinese medicinal practitioners. Our Organic White Peony
has a refreshing and delicate taste with the slight aroma of bamboo and
chestnuts.
Rishi Organic Golden Needle ¼ Pound Loose
Winner of the 2002 “Best Hot Tea” award. Organic Golden Needle
is one of the most remarkable black teas we have ever tasted. This very
rare tea is made at a certified organic pu-erh and black tea project in
the Yunnan province of China. A small amount of the very best grades of
our organic Golden Halo is sorted by hand to select only the golden buds.
This “black” tea is bright orange and gold with notes of honey
and a rich, nectar like mouth feel.
