Green Tea
The world's finest green teas are produced from the small leaf China tea plant Camellia sinensis, variety sinensis. Young tender budding leaves are traditionally hand-plucked and quickly processed without fermentation to produce a wonderfully fresh tasting tea. Countries that are renowned for their fine green teas include China, Japan and Taiwan. Most tea historians agree that green tea cultivation and production originated in the costal provinces of China around the province of Zhejiang. Imperial Tea Court's high quality standards and direct grower sources assure that the finest premium products are offered at the most attractive prices.
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Oolong Tea
There are three major production methods that determine the broadest categories of tea. Green tea is generally termed unfermented, black or red teas are fermented, and oolong teas comprise the semi-fermented family. Although the word fermented is often used by the tea community, it refers to a process involving enzyme and oxidation action that occurs within the leaf. To stimulate this action, the leaves are bruised in various methods, the most common of which is rolling. Oolong leaves rolled by hand or in a rotating drum usually exhibit a distinctive red fermented edge, while the inner portion of the leaf remains green in color. Oolong teas offer the greatest range of flavor from a light floral green style to the sweet richness of the dark styles.
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Black Tea
There are three major commercial categories of tea manufactured by the world's tea producing countries, green (unfermented), oolong (semi-fermented) and black (fermented). Black tea is also commonly known as red tea, a term originating in China where this type of tea has been cultivated for centuries. In more recent times, its popularity has grown and black teas are currently being produced in many other countries, such as India, Sri Lanka, Java, etc. Imperial Tea Court offers a connoisseur's selection of black teas from the world's premier gardens. Whether from Yunnan, Keemun or Darjeeling estates, the rich savory taste of our black tea selections represent Imperial Tea Court's commitment to quality and value.
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Pu-erh Tea
The rare exotic taste of pu-erh tea has long been a traditional favorite in China, and its widely acclaimed health benefits are currently stimulating substantial western interest. In response to a growing demand for previously unavailable quality products, internationally recognized pu-erh expert, Roy Fong, has assembled for Imperial Tea Court one of the most extensive collections of premium pu-erh teas from the prize producing area of Yunnan province, China. The rich mellow flavors of pu-erh tea are easy to prepare for enjoyment in either the gaiwan or in a clay pot gongfu style.
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White Tea
White teas are a deliciously unique departure from the three major commercial categories of tea. Although sometimes included with green teas, they have a slight degree of fermentation. However, the amount of fermentation is not sufficient to classify them as semi-fermented or oolong style tea. These delightfully smooth flavorful teas, produced only in China, are given a unique modified-bruising leaf surface treatment, along with their light fermentation. White teas offer a rare exotic opportunity to enjoy Imperial Tea Court's connoisseur selection of these world-famous teas from China.
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Flavored Tea
Premium quality scented and flavored teas have long enjoyed great popularity throughout the world. Among the most famous of the traditional products are the gloriously fragrant jasmine teas from China. The exquisite beauty of Imperial Tea Court's exclusively produced premium jasmine pearls, blossoms into a superbly balanced connoisseur's delight. The natural essence that grace our premium quality scented and flavored teas offer a unique selection of delicious aromatic experiences
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