Blossom

$9.25

Style: Green

Origin: Blended at Westholme

Ingredients: Jasmine Green Tea, White Peony, Rose Petals

Description: Two beautiful Chinese teas come together in this floral blend: White Peony (Bai Mu Dan), a white tea named for its floral notes, and Jasmine tea, a well-known green tea that has been oxidized between layers of fresh jasmine blossoms. The steep has a lovely natural sweetness and gentle astringency, rounded by the delicate aroma of rose petals. The result is an elegant tea with a bouquet of floral notes, and a gentle cup with a pleasant, almost imperceptible astringency.

Excellent hot or iced (using the cold steep method).

Tasting Notes: A beautifully aromatic tea that offers a gently floral cup and a gentle green astringency to finish.

Brewing Instructions: 2g per cup. 90-95ºC water. steep 3-5 minutes.

Organic

Tea cultivation and processing originated in China about 5,000 years ago, and while they carry on a rich and ancient tradition of producing high-quality teas of all styles, their green varieties are truly beyond comparison. The flavour profiles, aromas, and processing techniques from each tea-growing region vary tremendously. Some become silky and smooth, while some become powerful and astringent. Whether for casual daily drinking, or for special moments of ceremony and contemplation, Chinese green teas truly nurture the soul.

The organic teas we import are artisanally farmed and crafted. They may change with each harvest season. The same tea harvested at a different time of year and processed by a different tea maker will vary slightly in flavour and finish.

Please give us a call: +1-855-748-3811 (toll free)
or send us an email: hello@westholmetea.com

Tri-Pouch Gift Sets

$19.00

Description: These Tri-Pouch Gift Sets are an excellent, curated starting point for yourself or a loved one. The teas are packaged and labelled in our hand-stamped trial pouches and attached together with paper ribbon. They make for wonderful, affordable, and delicious gifts for any occasion.

Contents: Each pouch contains between 10 - 18 grams of loose tea (or approximately 1/4 cup). For most of our teas and tisanes, we suggest 2 g of loose tea / cup of water, so a trial pouch will get you around 5 - 8 cups of tea (or a generous pot or two of tea to share). The perfect amount of tea to experiment with!

View this giftset with an addition of a Stainless Steel Tea Ball Strainer here.

Black Tea Tri-Pouch Taster
- Cowichan Breakfast
- Classic Earl
- Masala Chai

Green Tea Tri-Pouch Taster
- Jasmine Golden Dragon
- Green Chai
- Green Kukicha

Herbal Tisane Tri-Pouch Taster
- Rooibos Chai
- Minty Nettle
- Rest

Combination Tri-Pouch Taster (1x black, 1x green, 1x herbal)
- Cowichan Breakfast - black
- Green Dragon - green
- Mysteaque - herbal

Earl Grey Tea Tri-Pouch Taster
- Classic Earl
- Cream of Earl
- Black Lavender

Chai Blends Tri-Pouch Taster
- Masala Chai - black
- Green Chai - green
- Golden Chai - herbal

The organic teas we import are artisanally farmed and crafted. They may change with each harvest season. The same tea harvested at a different time of year and processed by a different tea maker will vary slightly in flavour and finish.

Please give us a call: +1-855-748-3811 (toll free)
or send us an email: hello@westholmetea.com

Maple Smoked Green - 2023 Harvest

$25.00

Style: Roasted Green

Origin: Westholme BC, Canada

Description: Like our tea bushes, we've had to learn to flow with the ins-and-outs of each season, no matter what they bring. Much of the shared national identity is based on a vast geography and an intense variety of weather. Whether or not each citizen particularly enjoys this process of adaptability, it seems to be a trait we've all acquired.

Inspired by a particularly difficult winter on this coast, this tea is made from the adaptive Canadian experience. After deep cold and heavy snow, the first round of this tea was made with the frost-bitten leaves and branches of our tea bushes. A felled Big Leaf Maple on the property was harvested into chips, and cold-smoked with the hand-harvested and hand-processed tea leaves and twigs. We now use more mature leaves and branches to form the structure of this Japanese-style Hojicha green tea.

Tasting Notes: A woodsy, roasted green, that finishes with a sweet, smoky maple linger on the palate. Very low astringency. In each sip you can truly taste the deep terroir, paired with the warm comfort of an evening fire. As with our weather, this tea can be enjoyed hot or cold.

Brewing Instructions: 2g per cup. 90ºC water. Steep 5 - 8 minutes. Re-steep up to 3 times to experience different aspects of the flavour profile.

The tradition of tea is closely tied to place – the region, the mountain, the slope. In 2010 we began planting our own tea to take advantage of the unique terroir of our home. This is the very first Canadian estate-grown tea in the world – an authentic expression of the land, soil, and climate of our farm.

Tea cultivation and processing originated in China about 5,000 years ago, and while they carry on a rich and ancient tradition of producing high-quality teas of all styles, their green varieties are truly beyond comparison. The flavour profiles, aromas, and processing techniques from each tea-growing region vary tremendously. Some become silky and smooth, while some become powerful and astringent. Whether for casual daily drinking, or for special moments of ceremony and contemplation, Chinese green teas truly nurture the soul.

Please give us a call: +1-855-748-3811 (toll free)
or send us an email: hello@westholmetea.com

West Coast Breakfast

$6.25

Style: Black

Origin: Blended at Westholme

Ingredients: Organic Black Pekoe Teas from India, China and Sri Lanka

Description: Waking up in our respective West 'holmes' on the West Coast of Vancouver Island - we all need a little something to help us greet the day. For our Team, no matter the season, a reliable steep of tea is required. All classic Breakfast teas rely on a blend of different broken-leaf black pekoe teas. West Coast Breakfast is Westholme’s answer to the traditional breakfast tea many are accustomed to, but made with the mindfulness for excellence and environmental integrity for which our brand has become well-known.

As with each of our handcrafted tea recipes, nature was our muse when we crafted West Coast Breakfast. We took inspiration from the resilient western coastal temperate rainforest that surrounds us, as well as tea terraces worldwide where each tea has been carefully sourced. We have brought together tea leaves from four different Estates in India, China and Sri Lanka - each contributing distinct characteristics and combined in a way that is just-so to encourage cohesion. Our intention is to provide a wake-up call as unforgettable as the West Coast landscape itself.

Tasting Notes: West Coast Breakfast is robust with a dark malt and crisp finish. Subtle sweetness, and hints of rich earth play through the steep. The smooth strength of the Assam is dominant at the start, then layers of toasty Keemun, subtle Darjeeling muscatel, and refreshing Ceylon reveal themselves like the coastal waves on the beach.

West Coast Breakfast is the boldest tea in our Westholme Breakfast Tea Collection.

Brewing Instructions: 2g per cup. 100ºC water. Steep 3-4 minutes.

Organic

China has a rich and ancient tradition of producing high quality teas of all varieties, and black tea is no exception. This is where tea culture and industry, as we know it, began nearly 2,000 years ago.

Known as ‘Red Tea’ in China, the tea leaves from the Camellia sinensis sinensis plant are smaller and finer than their Indian counterparts, the Camellia sinensis assamica, and prefer cooler mountainous regions. Usually plucked by hand and gently processed, the end result are exquisitely fragrant teas with lesser levels of astringency and a soft body.

Several Chinese provinces are famous for their regional tea selections: Fujian Province is home to the well-known, pine-smoked Lapsang Souchong, while Keemun tea, the official choice of the British Queen, is produced in Anhui Province. Yunnan province produces the ever-popular varieties of Yunnan black tea and is also the region where China started its tea cultivation.

The organic teas we import are artisanally farmed and crafted. They may change with each harvest season. The same tea harvested at a different time of year and processed by a different tea maker will vary slightly in flavour and finish.

Please give us a call: +1-855-748-3811 (toll free)
or send us an email: hello@westholmetea.com

Pure Spice

$6.25

Style: Herbal

Origin: Blended at Westholme

Ingredients: Ginger Root, Cardamom, Cinnamon, Black Pepper, Cloves

Description: A mélange of traditional Indian spices packed with flavour and a gentle bite of pepper. This versatile tisane can be steeped and enjoyed as-is, or cooked with milk (or a milk alternative), to create an excellent herbal chai. Add honey or a touch of pure maple syrup to taste. This blend can also be used as a mulling spice to add a little depth and interest to your cider or wine during the cooler months. Also excellent for use as an infusion to add to a spiced soup or a curry.

THIS IS THE SAME AS OUR SEASONAL TISANE ALSO KNOWN AS HOLIDAY SPICE.

Tasting Notes: Complex peppery flavours are rooted in earthy tones of clove and ginger. Cardamom and cinnamon weave natural sweetness into each sip.

Brewing Instructions: 2g per cup. 100ºC water. steep 3-5 minutes.

Organic | Caffeine-free

The organic teas we import are artisanally farmed and crafted. They may change with each harvest season. The same tea harvested at a different time of year and processed by a different tea maker will vary slightly in flavour and finish.

Please give us a call: +1-855-748-3811 (toll free)
or send us an email: hello@westholmetea.com

Decaf Earl Grey

$6.25

Style: Black, Decaffeinated*

Origin: Blended at Westholme

Ingredients: Decaffeinated Nilgiri, Oil of Bergamot** (certified organic, cold-pressed, 100% oil of bergamot from Calabria, Italy)

Description: A great choice for those who delight in a cup of Earl Grey but need an option with limited caffeine. Decaffeination is achieved via the organic swiss water method. Nilgiri, which translates to Blue Mountain, is one of India’s well known tea districts. Nilgiri tea is known to be crisp, aromatic, and flavourful. This tea is grown at the Korakundah Estate which sits at one of the highest elevations in the Nilgiri region. This estate was stablished in the 1930’s, and the first in the area to obtain Organic Certification. A truly Italian organic, oil of Bergamot from Calabria provides the classic Earl Grey ingredient, cold-pressed from the rind of the bergamot orange, or Citrus bergamia. A tea to be enjoyed any time of day!

Tasting Notes: An auburn-gold liquor and earthy aroma invokes the senses. This decaffeinated black tea is uplifting and full of rich flavour (it is certainly no wimpy decaf!). From the first sip the tea layers in gentle astringency with copper and dry woodsy tones, and even a light floral note. As you sip the flavour further develops and covers the palate. An aroma lingers in the cup like freshly cut wood. The crisp bergamot citrus compliments the earthy Nilgiri and pulls even greater depth out of the tea flavour.

Brewing Instructions: 2g per cup. 100ºC water. steep 3-5 minutes.

Organic

*Please note that the decaffeination process does leave trace amounts of caffeine. If you have an allergy, or are highly sensitive to caffeine, a herbal tisane could provide a completely caffeine-free alternative.

**Please note that our Earl Grey Blends contain pure Oil of Bergamot. They are therefore not suitable for those with allergies to citrus fruits.

China has a rich and ancient tradition of producing high quality teas of all varieties, and black tea is no exception. This is where tea culture and industry, as we know it, began nearly 2,000 years ago.

Known as ‘Red Tea’ in China, the tea leaves from the Camellia sinensis sinensis plant are smaller and finer than their Indian counterparts, the Camellia sinensis assamica, and prefer cooler mountainous regions. Usually plucked by hand and gently processed, the end result are exquisitely fragrant teas with lesser levels of astringency and a soft body.

Several Chinese provinces are famous for their regional tea selections: Fujian Province is home to the well-known, pine-smoked Lapsang Souchong, while Keemun tea, the official choice of the British Queen, is produced in Anhui Province. Yunnan province produces the ever-popular varieties of Yunnan black tea and is also the region where China started its tea cultivation.

The organic teas we import are artisanally farmed and crafted. They may change with each harvest season. The same tea harvested at a different time of year and processed by a different tea maker will vary slightly in flavour and finish.

Please give us a call: +1-855-748-3811 (toll free)
or send us an email: hello@westholmetea.com

Persia

$6.25

Style: Black

Origin: Blended at Westholme

Ingredients: Assam, Ceylon, Darjeeling, Lavender, Oil of Bergamot

Description: Persia is one of Westholme’s very first blended teas. Drawing inspiration from West Asian tea culture, where tea is often served with morning and afternoon meals, and to guests and neighbours throughout the day, we created a flavourful and refreshing tea for any time of day.

Tasting Notes: A gentle, floral citrus scent builds in sweetness as it sits in the cup. This tea has a gentle muscatel on the tip of the tongue, with a pleasant astringency that curbs into soft notes of lavender and bergamot. The cup is pleasantly complex, crisp, and completely refreshing.

Brewing Instructions: 2g per cup. 100ºC water. steep 3-5 minutes.

Organic

*Please note that our Earl Grey Blends contain pure Oil of Bergamot. They are therefore not suitable for those with allergies to citrus fruits.*

China has a rich and ancient tradition of producing high quality teas of all varieties, and black tea is no exception. This is where tea culture and industry, as we know it, began nearly 2,000 years ago.

Known as ‘Red Tea’ in China, the tea leaves from the Camellia sinensis sinensis plant are smaller and finer than their Indian counterparts, the Camellia sinensis assamica, and prefer cooler mountainous regions. Usually plucked by hand and gently processed, the end result are exquisitely fragrant teas with lesser levels of astringency and a soft body.

Several Chinese provinces are famous for their regional tea selections: Fujian Province is home to the well-known, pine-smoked Lapsang Souchong, while Keemun tea, the official choice of the British Queen, is produced in Anhui Province. Yunnan province produces the ever-popular varieties of Yunnan black tea and is also the region where China started its tea cultivation.

The organic teas we import are artisanally farmed and crafted. They may change with each harvest season. The same tea harvested at a different time of year and processed by a different tea maker will vary slightly in flavour and finish.

Please give us a call: +1-855-748-3811 (toll free)
or send us an email: hello@westholmetea.com

Assam Supreme TGFOP

$6.25

Style: Black

Origin: Hathikuli Estate, Assam, India

Description: This Assam Supreme TGFOP (Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe) is a high-grade, whole leaf Assam displaying classic and delightful malty notes with a warm character. Due to the large surface area of the leaves, it steeps with slightly less astringency and boldness than a broken-leaf Assam, creating a cup that is both rich and wonderfully smooth. Steeps to an earthy red sienna. Excellent on its own, or with a touch of milk and honey.

Tasting Notes: The nose of the cup has toasted notes of dried hay and hints of brown sugar. Smooth on the palate, this tea maintains a rich malt flavour quintessential to an Assam tea without the strong linger of tannins, and pleasant traces of sweet honey at the back of the palate.

Brewing Instructions: 2g per cup. 100ºC water. steep 3-5 minutes.

Organic

China has a rich and ancient tradition of producing high quality teas of all varieties, and black tea is no exception. This is where tea culture and industry, as we know it, began nearly 2,000 years ago.

Known as ‘Red Tea’ in China, the tea leaves from the Camellia sinensis sinensis plant are smaller and finer than their Indian counterparts, the Camellia sinensis assamica, and prefer cooler mountainous regions. Usually plucked by hand and gently processed, the end result are exquisitely fragrant teas with lesser levels of astringency and a soft body.

Several Chinese provinces are famous for their regional tea selections: Fujian Province is home to the well-known, pine-smoked Lapsang Souchong, while Keemun tea, the official choice of the British Queen, is produced in Anhui Province. Yunnan province produces the ever-popular varieties of Yunnan black tea and is also the region where China started its tea cultivation.

The organic teas we import are artisanally farmed and crafted. They may change with each harvest season. The same tea harvested at a different time of year and processed by a different tea maker will vary slightly in flavour and finish.

Please give us a call: +1-855-748-3811 (toll free)
or send us an email: hello@westholmetea.com

Africa

$9.25

Style: Herbal

Origin: Blended at Westholme

Ingredients: Rooibos, Orange Peel, Vanilla Bean, Lavender

Description: Fresh from the Cederberg Mountains in South Africa, this organic Rooibos is packed with an excellent full flavour and an abundance of antioxidants. The orange peel in this tisane accompanies the rooibos for a deep, toasted citrus steep, ending with floral notes and natural sweetness from the lavender and vanilla bean. A soothing favourite.

Tasting Notes: The full-bodied, fruity, and earthy flavor of rooibos is paired with the floral complexities of lavender and a twist of orange zest. The pure vanilla bean enhances the sweetness of the whole, while adding its own divine, gentle aroma and creamy finish.

Brewing Instructions: 2 - 3g per cup. 100ºC water. Steep 5+ minutes.

Organic | Caffeine-free

The organic teas we import are artisanally farmed and crafted. They may change with each harvest season. The same tea harvested at a different time of year and processed by a different tea maker will vary slightly in flavour and finish.

Please give us a call: +1-855-748-3811 (toll free)
or send us an email: hello@westholmetea.com

Sweet Morocco

$6.25

Style: Green

Origin: Blended at Westholme

Ingredients: Green Gunpowder Tea, Peppermint, Orange Peel, Raw Stevia Leaf

Description: Adding our own twist to a Moroccan tea tradition, which is traditionally served with sugar, we have instead added a touch of unrefined stevia leaf and orange peel to replicate this sweetness without compromising on flavour. The strength of the Chinese gunpowder green tea carries bold peppermint to an excellent warm steep, rounded off with the complex natural sweetness of orange peel and higher straightforward sweetness of stevia leaf on the palate. Our Sweet Morocco is a versatile best-seller – enjoy it hot or iced any season.

Tasting Notes: A fresh, playful balance between peppery warm mint and nuanced citrus sweetness. The cup is grounded with the classic strength of the gunpowder green tea, and lingers sweetly on the tongue. Refreshing and invigorating. Excellent hot or iced (via cold-steep).

Brewing Instructions: 2g per cup. 95ºC water. steep 3 minutes.

Organic

Tea cultivation and processing originated in China about 5,000 years ago, and while they carry on a rich and ancient tradition of producing high-quality teas of all styles, their green varieties are truly beyond comparison. The flavour profiles, aromas, and processing techniques from each tea-growing region vary tremendously. Some become silky and smooth, while some become powerful and astringent. Whether for casual daily drinking, or for special moments of ceremony and contemplation, Chinese green teas truly nurture the soul.

The organic teas we import are artisanally farmed and crafted. They may change with each harvest season. The same tea harvested at a different time of year and processed by a different tea maker will vary slightly in flavour and finish.

Please give us a call: +1-855-748-3811 (toll free)
or send us an email: hello@westholmetea.com

Red Moon

$6.25

Style: Herbal

Origin: Blended at Westholme

Ingredients: Lemon Balm, Hibiscus, Liquorice Root, Ginger Root, Rosehips

Description: The moon has always been a paradoxical figure. While it exists in total darkness, it also has the ability to reflect light to guide our nighttime creatures. Inspired by age-old mythologies, this tisane is a perfect balance of two opposites, much like the light and dark side of the moon: tartness and sweetness. Made with a wealth of herbs and flowers containing beneficial antioxidants and enzymes, the infusion offers a gentle, natural sweetness that will soothe and restore you to the core. Steeps to a gorgeous red-pink tonic. Perfect hot or cold, any time of day (or night).

Tasting Notes: Subtle tartness from hibiscus is balanced with the gentle natural lingering sweetness of liquorice root. Rosehips, lemon balm and ginger act to ground the infusion in a delicate, refreshing zest.

Brewing Instructions: 2g per cup. 100ºC water. steep 3-5 minutes.

*This is the same tea blend as our Goat - Chinese Zodiac Tea*

Organic | Caffeine-free

The organic teas we import are artisanally farmed and crafted. They may change with each harvest season. The same tea harvested at a different time of year and processed by a different tea maker will vary slightly in flavour and finish.

Please give us a call: +1-855-748-3811 (toll free)
or send us an email: hello@westholmetea.com

Rosie

$6.25

Style: Herbal

Origin: Blended at Westholme

Ingredients: Green Rooibos, Rose Petals, Rosehips

Description: Rooibos is produced from the shrub Aspalathus linearis, also known as “red bush,” which is native to the Cederberg Mountains of South Africa. Green Rooibos is processed much like a green tea; it is not oxidized and therefore retains more of its original, green colour. Green rooibos has less savoury and toasty notes than a regular rooibos infusion; The fresh, mildly sweet green version of the plant has gentle notes of fresh grass. This has been paired with dried rosehips and rose petals, adding a comforting floral bloom to the palate and a gorgeous perfume to the cup. An excellent, calming infusion.

Tasting Notes: Notes of sweet green hay ground this infusion, which weaves the floral aroma of rose petals and the gentle tang of rosehips through each sip, start to finish.

Brewing Instructions: 2g per cup. 100ºC water. steep 5+ minutes.

Organic | Caffeine-free

The organic teas we import are artisanally farmed and crafted. They may change with each harvest season. The same tea harvested at a different time of year and processed by a different tea maker will vary slightly in flavour and finish.

Please give us a call: +1-855-748-3811 (toll free)
or send us an email: hello@westholmetea.com

Quail's Plume - 2023 Harvest

$25.00

Style: Roasted Green

Origin: Grown at Westholme BC, Canada

Description: Based on a traditional Japanese Hojicha, a roasted twig and leaf tea, we created this roasted green tea from the fine twigs and leaves of our Camelia sinensis (tea) plants, under which local families of California Quail often make their home. Hand-cut and hand-harvested for processing, the tea and twigs are wok-fired at high heat to capture a comforting smooth roasted flavour. Fibrous green woody notes appear in second and third steepings.

Tasting Notes: This wonderful roasted green tea offers a gentle steep of sweetly toasted warm tobacco. The tea grows in sweetness as it sits in the cup. On second and third steeps, the taste is reminiscent of fresh-cut autumn firewood. When made into an iced tea with the Cold Steep Method, a refreshing smoked apricot with an understated dryness is tangible on the palate.

Brewing Instructions: 2 - 4 g per cup. Pour 100ºC water (full boil) over twigs and leaf. Steep for 5 minutes. Re-steep 2 - 4 times. For Iced Tea, we recommend using the Cold Steep Method.

The tradition of tea is closely tied to place – the region, the mountain, the slope. In 2010 we began planting our own tea to take advantage of the unique terroir of our home. This is the very first Canadian estate-grown tea in the world – an authentic expression of the land, soil, and climate of our farm.

Tea cultivation and processing originated in China about 5,000 years ago, and while they carry on a rich and ancient tradition of producing high-quality teas of all styles, their green varieties are truly beyond comparison. The flavour profiles, aromas, and processing techniques from each tea-growing region vary tremendously. Some become silky and smooth, while some become powerful and astringent. Whether for casual daily drinking, or for special moments of ceremony and contemplation, Chinese green teas truly nurture the soul.

Please give us a call: +1-855-748-3811 (toll free)
or send us an email: hello@westholmetea.com

Matcha Kotobuki - Limited Harvest

$18.50

Style: Green

Origin: Kagoshima, Japan

Description: An exquisite, incredibly fine Ceremonial-grade Matcha. Made from the first flush of tencha leaves (tea leaves that are covered and shade-grown before harvest) on the Kirishima mountain range. Once harvested, the leaves are quickly steamed to preserve their incredible colouring, flavour, and antioxidants before their stems are removed. This matcha is traditionally stone-ground to order in Japan before it is sent to us.

Tasting Notes: A sweet pine-nut aroma precedes the tea. The thick, incredibly silky texture of the prepared matcha immediately coats the palate with the smooth, creamy flavour of fresh cashews and green spring grasses. When prepared correctly, there is no perceptible astringency. The linger is a gentle, slight umami paired with clear mineral notes on the back of the tongue.

Brewing Instructions:

Japanese Usucha Method

1 teaspoon Matcha Powder for 70ml (approximately 1/4 cup) water. 75ºC - 80ºC water. Sift matcha powder into a teabowl. Add a small amount of water, and create a paste using a bamboo matcha whisk in a zig-zag motion. Add the rest of the water, and whisk thoroughly until a nice froth is achieved. Serve immediately.

Western Method

1/2 - 1 teaspoon matcha powder per cup of water. Follow Usucha method preparation steps. Add more water to taste and/or to change the thickness of the drink as desired. To make a Matcha Latté, use 1/2 water + 1/2 warm milk or milk alternative for the liquid, and whisk as usual - for an iced Matcha Latté, pour frothed matcha over ice cubes.

Certified Organic

Tea cultivation and processing originated in China about 5,000 years ago, and while they carry on a rich and ancient tradition of producing high-quality teas of all styles, their green varieties are truly beyond comparison. The flavour profiles, aromas, and processing techniques from each tea-growing region vary tremendously. Some become silky and smooth, while some become powerful and astringent. Whether for casual daily drinking, or for special moments of ceremony and contemplation, Chinese green teas truly nurture the soul.

The organic teas we import are artisanally farmed and crafted. They may change with each harvest season. The same tea harvested at a different time of year and processed by a different tea maker will vary slightly in flavour and finish.

Please give us a call: +1-855-748-3811 (toll free)
or send us an email: hello@westholmetea.com

Genmaicha Yamabuki

$6.25

Style: Green

Origin: Kagoshima, Japan

Ingredients: 1st Flush Sencha leaves, Hokkaido roasted brown organic rice

Description: This classic Japanese tea is a world-renowned combination of green tea leaves with lightly toasted grains of brown rice. While adding toasted rice was initially done with Bancha teas (‘last tea,’ a lower grade of green tea) to bulk up the quantity and lower the price for poorer members of society, the distinct warm flavour of genmaicha is now enjoyed across Japan and the world. This particular genmaicha is made with the tender first flush leaves of a traditional Sencha harvest, and paired with organic toasted rice from the Hokkaido region.

Tasting Notes: The aroma of toasted sesame and an almost salty quality meets the nose. The palate starts with flavours of fresh cooked rice and toasted sesame seeds, developing a fresh green grassy brightness and a slight nutty notes. The second steeping is a bit sweeter, with less overall umami and creamy texture - the steep feels clear and more direct. A sweet mineral linger builds under the tongue. Creates a sense of fullness. Excellent paired with a savoury meal.

Brewing Instructions:

Western-style Brewing

2g per cup. 90-95ºC water. Steep 2 minutes. Re-steep.

* a clearer, more astringent steep

Japanese-style Brewing

First Steep - 4g per 70ml. 90ºC water. Steep 40 seconds.
Second Steep - 70ml. 85ºC water. Pour immediately.

* a creamier, more umami steep

Certified Organic

Tea cultivation and processing originated in China about 5,000 years ago, and while they carry on a rich and ancient tradition of producing high-quality teas of all styles, their green varieties are truly beyond comparison. The flavour profiles, aromas, and processing techniques from each tea-growing region vary tremendously. Some become silky and smooth, while some become powerful and astringent. Whether for casual daily drinking, or for special moments of ceremony and contemplation, Chinese green teas truly nurture the soul.

The organic teas we import are artisanally farmed and crafted. They may change with each harvest season. The same tea harvested at a different time of year and processed by a different tea maker will vary slightly in flavour and finish.

Please give us a call: +1-855-748-3811 (toll free)
or send us an email: hello@westholmetea.com

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