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 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. NEWS Once again we have a very good Karigane from Uji. It's a way of tasting something of that shade-grown greenness without breaking the bank. Sweet and without too much caffeine. £9.50 for 50g. NEW & SPECIAL a very limited production hand-fired Long Jing. We are offering 10g each of teas hand-picked on 8th & 9th of April and hand-fired by Master Luo who makes only 10 kilos each year from the small field of the superior “Old Tea Tree” varietal that he inherited from his grandfather. Experience the subtle complexity of this world famous tea at its traditional best. £14 for 2 X 10g. Finally, if any 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 PLEASE NOTE THAT east teas' own retail outlet is still 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. We are in a very different position, for almost a year now, in the new Jubilee Market which runs alongside Winchester Walk, at one end of which lies Southwark Cathedral and, towards the other end, prize-winning bar The Rake. 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. UK deliveries – Post & packing: 3-5 packs: £1 per pack. 6 packs or more: free. Overseas deliveries at cost. 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. |