DRINK TEA AND SUPPORT NYC TEA STORES
If you ever wonder when to explore more tea or give tea another try, in the slow and neat way, this is the time.
FOR OUR SANITY, HEALTH, AND SUSTAINABILITY OF LIFE DURING THIS LONG HAUL.
Not knowing how to start? Check out the Beginners’ Guide to Tea at Tea For Me Please. We don’t need to be an expert to enjoy tea but a little knowledge will help. If you ever wonder where to get quality teas to start and at the same time to support many specialty tea stores in NYC during this time of crisis, there is a list of shops we recommend below. All these stores we listed have made tremendous efforts to source amazing teas from its origins and they share a common thing, the love for tea.Find out more from Sara Shacket’s Tea Happiness and read more in depth from Scott Norton’s article on SPRUDGE. We are very confident you can find many teas to enjoy there either by yourself or with your families to create a moment of peace, joy and connection for life which is much needed now in order for us to move forward.
Tshop
Direct sourced teas from farmers in China, Taiwan, and Korea.
You won’t be disappointed with these teas:
Yushan Oolong - A golden brew with refreshing aroma of spring breeze, along with the taste of the forest, pine cone, and sweet corn.
Alishan Black - Black tea made with oolong tea cultivar, a smooth, elegant brew to wake up on chill spring days.
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Puerh Brooklyn
Curated tea selections from the globe with a special love for Puerh.
Try these two favorites from the store owner.
2002 Wild Liu Bao (Dark) - Expertly processed and then stored for almost 15 years in Guangxi. Complex wood and forestry flavors, camphor, vanilla, and betel note, with both warming and cooling properties. Highly recommended for those who want to try something aged and unique.
2019 Wild Red (Black) - Naturally oxidized in bamboo chests and dried under the sun, assuring the the widest and most complex range of flavors.
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Kettl
A farm-direct online purveyor of fine Japanese tea.
Go for any of the sencha to start training your palate for Japanese tea if you are new to tea. Or treat yourself for any of the Gyokuro for the spring. If you have kids at home to share tea with now, try Houjicha from the store, which has low caffeine or Soba Cha with no caffeine at all.
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Té Company
Direct sourced quality tea all over Taiwan from small farmers.
Take a stroll in the online store and pick anything speaks to you. Besides all the amazing teas you can chose from, don’t forget the try the Pineapple Linzer Cookie if you have a sweet tooth.
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Tea Dealers
Direct sourced tea from China, Korea, Japan, India and Taiwan with the focus on natural cultivation, the artistry of the producer, and the cultural heritage of each origin.
Sokuchouzan Matcha is a great choice for you daily if you just start explore matcha. The store also has a wonderful section of herbal tisane, which is caffeine free. Try Mulberry Leaf which would help the lung function and Summer Wild Persimmon Leaf.
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Floating Mountain
Directly sourced teas from small, single-plot farms in China.
Explore 90 different whole leaf, single-origin teas from China’s famous tea producing regions. Get samples of different teas in the same category or pick one from each to do a long tasting session for a weekend. Try these teas from Wuyi Mountain.
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Teadrunk
Commissioned tea from China in the most conservative fashion.
With many teas to choose from, try these or explore a bit on your own. Have a fun time.
Dragon Well Green - roasted nuts, gently floral notes, weighty tannins and sweet aftertaste. Known for its strong and blunt body, has a floral depth with the nutty character of Dragon Well.
Shui Xian Oolong - rock oolong with its impressive soft and broad body and a substantial downward mouthfeel.
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