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 east teas has not left Borough Market but we are in a very different position, in the new Jubilee Market, such a topical name, which runs alongside Winchester Walk, at one end of which lies Southwark Cathedral and, towards the other end, prize-winning bar The Rake. We have lots of natural light, possibly too much on sunny days, so the atmosphere is quite different from our old position under the railway. Our display space is increased so it's even easier for you to inspect our wares. As well as old favourites, there are new things too, both in the way of teas and utensils. Come and taste and admire. We'll be trading some extra days before Christmas and taking a little time off over the New Year, so be prepared for those indulgent times ahead. As you will be aware, our teas and small ceramics made ideal gifts that can last a lifetime. We do a full mail order service -all by e-mail: it's much friendlier that way. Our customers abroad are increasing in number too which makes the international feel of east teas even greater. Finally, if anyone of you enjoy my little column in The Epoch Times, it's now even easier to find it online. Here's the link http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/component/option,com_ettopic/topicid,39/ For some reason you'll have to copy and paste it into your browser. Sorry. Welcome the new style Woo Jeon, the new transliteration distinguishing it from the old style that has been, in my affections, entirely displaced. Woo Jeon is even earlier, hand-picked and almost entirely hand-processed. The main difference is that the initial, light steaming is replaced by a dry firing, more in the Chinese manner. This has given a brighter, slightly sharper, taste which is fresh and almost sparkling with a distinctive vegetal aftertaste. It ranks for me amongst the best green teas I’ve tasted. £12 for 20g Nokcha, our summer-picked green tea from Korea, is also different. Supplies from Bosong have become no longer available, but we are delighted with the new, and, to my taste, better beverage from near Chiri San in Hwagae, the same fields yielding the great Sparrow’s Tongue and the magnificent Woo Jeon. It is distinctly different from the biscuity Bosong tea being greener and with a balanced, mild astringency, though still easy to drink. Still priced after nine glorious years at £6.50 for 50g. east teas import special and unusual loose-leaf teas obtained directly from farmers, experts, and small local suppliers in China, Japan, Korea and Taiwan. east teas' selection of green and oolong teas offer a world of flavour and fragrance far removed from the blended black teas used to make "the traditional British cup of tea". east teas' teas also have a superb natural sweetness which means they can be drunk without adding sweeteners or milk. Recent scientific studies suggest further health benefits from drinking these types of traditional Asian teas which have long been believed to have particular medicinal qualities. east teas is pleased to be able to offer hand-made and hand-decorated tea utensils from China, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam, as well as pieces made by skilled and sympathetic makers in the UK. Part of the joy of tea culture is in what you drink from. Ceramics have a long and rich history in Asia where hand-made objects are still widely used and appreciated. east teas sells both everyday and specialist teas from east Asia. We believe that all our teas represent excellent value in their superior flavour and in the way they can withstand multiple infusions. east teas' own retail outlet is in Borough Food Market where we will be delighted to introduce you to our teas and share our experience of making, and living with, them. Borough Food Market is very close to London Bridge Rail and Underground Stations in London SE1. east teas is there Friday 12-6 & Saturday 9-4. east teas also offers a full mail order service with payments securely handled via PayPal or by cheque. Please send your order to enquiries@eastteas.com. Mail order terms: minimum order of three packs. Post & packing: 3-5 packs: £1 per pack. 6 packs or more: free. Payment by cheque in advance please or via PayPal. Often teas are sent out within a day but please allow 28 days for delivery. Pictures of currently available utensils can be sent on request. |