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BUYERSGUIDEFINAL EDITION PrODucT OF THE 2009 WOrLD TEA cHAmPIONsH
ANNOuNcING THE WINNErs OF THE
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WELCOME .....................................................................4
OVERVIEW & METHODOLOGY ......................................5
CATEGORY DEFINITIONS ..............................................6
WINNERS CIRCLE, HOT TEA CLASS ............................8
WINNERS CIRCLE, ICED TEA CLASS .........................10
ENTRANTS, HOT TEA CLASS ......................................11
ENTRANTS, ICED TEA CLASS .....................................23
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Welcome!
In its second year, the World Tea Championship attracted 41 leading suppliers that
entered nearly 300 different specialty teas for evaluation. Entrants included market
leaders, as well as rising stars and notable newcomers that are collectively bound to
take our industry by storm.
Within this edition of the World Tea Buyers Guide, a product of the World Tea
Championship, you will find an overview of the competition, the categories for each
classhot and iced teascategory definitions and a listing of all the entrants.
All entrants deserve special recognition by our industry. Submitting products for a
competition (and a young one at that) takes guts and fortitude. These companies
stand behind their products, their quality and their service in an environment where it
is increasingly difficult for buyers and consumers to distinguish quality tea from mere
marketing. Because they trusted a third party to validate their product quality through
blind, organoleptic analysis, these entrants establish themselves as leading reliable
sources of specialty tea. We are lucky to have them driving and serving our industry.
I also want to congratulate and recognize our judges. Their seasoned palates,
extensive experience, passion and patience fuel and shape this competition as it
evolves into an event that elevates the awareness of specialty tea and provides clarity
to the consumersomething we all need.
All hot tea judgesprofessional tea tasters and buyers with over a century of tea
tasting experience among themwere flown to Las Vegas three days before the
World Tea Expo. They spent two full days cupping submissions. This doesnt count
the months of preparation judges spent defining class categories, methodology and
cupping standards. Thank you.
Iced tea class judgesretailers and foodservice professionalsevaluated
submissions the first day of the Expo before the show floor opened. Iced teas were
a bit easier to evaluate and took little preparation other than coding glasses into
which we poured the tea; nevertheless, tasting product while thinking through each
characteristics quality is difficult and time consuming. Luckily, it is also enlightening
for the evaluators.
Collectively, all participants of the World Tea Championship are shaping an industry.
This Buyers Guide sheds some light on the process, but more importantly, it clarifies
many tea definitions and the taste characteristics one should expect from a tea
bearing a particular name.
We aim, like the U.S. wine industry did thirty years ago, to educate tea buyers and
further increase awareness of the category.
So congratulations to all participants of the World Tea Championship and users of this
Guide. You are making history.
Warm regards,
Kim Jage
KIM JAGEVP Sales & Marketing
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OVErVIEWThe World Tea Championship(WTC) is an independentcompetition, judged by professional cuppers and major retailbuyers of tea, to distinguish the highest quality and best tastingteas commercially available in the North American marketplace.The event was open to exhibitors and sponsors of the 2009 WorldTea Expo.
The WTC is made up of two classes: Hot Tea and Iced Tea. Eachclass consists of its own categories and judging panel. The HotTea class was evaluated April 30 and May 1, 2009. The Iced Teaclass was evaluated the morning of May 2, 2009 prior to theopening of the World Tea Expo. All submissions were evaluatedblind and through organoleptic analysis.
The highest quality and best tasting teas from each categorywere awarded 1st, 2nd and 3rd place positions. Awards for bothclasses were distributed and honored the evening of May 2, 2009at the World Tea Expo, held May 2May 4, 2009, at the MandalayBay Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada.
mETHODOLOGy
nHOT TEA CLASSHot Tea Class categories include Signature Famous Teas in theU.S. as well as general categories that enable lesser known teasto be highlighted and distinguished in the marketplace.
Entrants determined which categories(definitions follow) they wanted tosubmit teas into and submitted thosesamples to our offices the week
of April 24, 2009. We then codedthe samples on the packaging toconceal the identity of the submittingcompany and grouped each by enteredcategory in tight storage.
Hot Tea Class Judges were flown toLas Vegas April 29, 2009 and for the
following two full days evaluated submissions. Strict standardswere placed on the judging/ cupping processes and two outsidecoordinators ensured those standards were met.
nICED TEA CLASS
The Iced Tea Class was divided into categories according to itsmarket application and sales channels: Foodservice; Freestyleand Ready-to-Drink. Each category was then separated into sub-categories to represent popular products currently being sold inthe marketplace for that respective category.
The judging panels for both classes rated teas on the followingcharacteristics: brewed color, brewed aroma, brewed flavor,brewed mouth-feel, and brewed harmony. Hot tea submissionswere also judged on the dry leaf. Each tea also had to meetthe minimum requirement of category definition as well. Theseratings were then used to calculate an overall numerical value ona 100-point scale. This value is each teas World Tea Rating.
WOrLD TEA rATING
The following guidelines can be used tointerpret the resulting ratings:
96-100 rArE: unique tea, difficult toreplicate in future manufacturingprocesses
90-95 OuTsTANDING: a distinctive teawith brilliant style
80-89 VEry GOOD:a tea with superiorcharacteristics
70-79 ABOVE AVErAGE:a tea withparticularly desirable qualities
60-69 mEDIOcrE: a good tea,typical for its category
50-59 POOr: not recommended
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cATEGOry DEFINITIONs
nHOT TEA CLASS, SIGNATURE FAMOUS TEAS
AssAm:Black tea from Assam, India. Dry leaf is neat, well-twisted, with black, copper, and mahogany leaves that possiblyinclude gold tips. Nose of dry leaf is malty, sweet, with hintsof raisins, treacle and mild toast. Wet leaf is coppery in color,plump with a malty, slightly sweet aroma. Liquor is bright andclear, deeply colored amber with a full-bodied, rich, smooth,malty flavor, hints of sweetness and robust, yet pleasantastringency.
BrEAkFAsT BLEND:Black tea blend of any variety and originastringent enough to add milk and sugar, but balanced enoughto drink straight. Appearance of the dry leaf depends on theblend. Leaves should be well-twisted and include some tip. Wetleaf is brown, copper with a toasty to citrusy aroma. Liquor isbright and clear with rich, reddish-brown hues and a mediumto full bodied, mouth-feel that is balanced, brisk and astringentwith a tangy high note.
cEyLON:Black leaf tea from Sri Lanka. Dry leaf is variable,possibly including silver tips. Nose of dry leaf is mildly malty tocitrusy with hints of biscuit. Wet leaf is olive to copper in colorwith a citrus, woody, even chocolate aroma. Liquor is brilliantlyclear and bright honey color with brisk astringency and tangy,fresh flavors.
cHAI:Masala chai, a black tea with varying admixture of spicesdepending on region. Tea should be full and astringent enoughto accept a heavy dilution of milk without losing its flavor profile.Appearance of leaf varies, but the nose is spicy with typical hintsof cardamom, cinnamon, pepper and cloves; ideally, none is
predominant. Wet leaf is coppery, bright and enticing with herbsand spices. Liquor is reddish in color and medium-bodied, withbalanced flavor between spices and the tea base.
DArJEELING: Black tea from Darjeeling, India. Dry leaf is mixedbrown, black and green leaf that may include silver tips. Nose ofdry leaf is mildly floral, delicate and grassy. Wet leaf is colorfulwith a floral, clean, ripe muscatel aroma that hints of sweet hay.Liquor is clear, bright and can be greenish-gold to orange-brownin color. Liquor is complex, medium- to full-bodied, with a drymouth-feel and floral, muscatel, fresh grass flavors, a briskastringency and lingering finish.
DrAGON WELL:Longjing tea from Zhejiang Province, China.
Dry leaf is neat, uniform, flat lime to dark green. Nose of thedry leaf is fresh and grassy with hints of sweet fruit. Wet leaf isplump, juicy, and uniform with buds and a vegetal, nutty aroma.Liquor is clear, vibrant and jade yellow in color with light hints offruitiness and gentle, mellow plant notes. Liquor is light-bodied,buttery, smooth and slightly astringent with hints of peas andsweet-corn with the husk, and a nutty finish.
EArL GrEy:Black tea of any variety and origin blendedwith bergamot citrus flavoring, oil or dried bergamot peel.Appearance of dry leaf depends on the blend. Bergamot oil isthe predominant aroma with a fresh, pleasant citrus aromaon the wet leaves. Liquor is bright yellow to red, clear, slightly
A sincere note of appreciationto our judging panel:
Hot Tea cla
DAVID DE CANDIASenior Manager Tea/Master Tea Blender,
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
ELIOT JORDANDirector of Tea, Peets Coffee & Tea
BRIAN KEATINGPublisher, Sage Group International
JANE PETTIGREWTea Specialist, Historian, Writer and Consultant
MIKE SPILLANEPresident, G.S. Haly Company
DAIVD WALKERConsultant, Walker Tea
cpping coodinato
SUZETTE HAMMONDPeets Coffee & Tea
AARON VICKG.S. Haly Company
Ied Tea cla: read-to-Dinand Foodevie
MICHAEL CARDENAS
Owner, Innovative Dining Group
DENNIS KNOCKCommodity Manager, Frontier Natural Products
BILL MITCHELLGrocery Team Leader, Whole Foods Market
BRYAN OSHIELDSSenior Vice President of Food & Beverage,
Fontainebleau
Ied Tea cla: Feetle
SHERRY EVANSTea Sommelier, Author, The Aubrey Rose Tea Room
AMY LAWRENCEPresident, An Afternoon to Remember
GUY MUNSCHOwner, Zen Tara Teas
REVA SHAWOwner, Teaosity, LLC
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spicy and well balanced between the flavor of the tea baseand the bergamot.
JAsmINE:Green tea from China or Taiwan traditionally jasminescented without added flavoring, herbs or other agents. Dry leafis variable. Nose of dry leaf is jasmine and mellow grassiness.Wet leaf also has a predominant natural jasmine aroma, but isbalanced with the vegetal green tea base. Liquor is bright andclear, light-bodied and silvery yellow to golden green in color.Liquor is balanced, floral, sweet, grassy and slightly astringent.
kEEmuN:Black tea from Qi Men, Anhui Province, China. Dryleaf is small, black and neatly twisted leaves that possiblycontain gold tips. Nose of the dry leaf is sweet, woody, withhints of toasted grain. Wet leaf is glistening dark copper with awoody aroma and hints of plum, raisins and dried roses. Liquoris clear with a medium tint and burnt orange to dark burgundyin color. Liquor is smooth, medium- to full-bodied, well-rounded with a soft astringency and floral with hints of toastednuts and forest floor woodiness.
mATcHA:Ceremonial Japanese green tea manufactured fromstone-ground tencha leaves. Color of tea powder is brilliantgreen, with a noticeably sweet, fresh aroma. There shouldnt beany shades of yellow or brown, which indicate stale, oxidizedtea. The froth from the freshest, properly stored tea will bethick and creamy, with a brilliant green color. The taste is mildand vegetal sweet with no notes of raw astringency.
sENcHA:Green tea grown and processed in Japan. Dry leafis flat, deep green with shiny, polished, needles. Nose of dryleaf is mildly grassy and sweet. Wet leaf is thick and deep, richand green in color with a fresh, vegetal, ocean aroma. Liquor isbright green with little, if any, hints of yellow. The liquor is often
not clear but may have solids in suspension that add to itsflavor. Liquor is fresh, rich, medium- to full-bodied, with grassyand briny oceanic notes.
yuNNAN:Black tea from the Yunnan Province, China. Dry leafis neatly twisted black, brown leaves that possibly contain goldtips. Nose of the dry leaf is likened to damp, autumn leaves. Wetleaf is plump, coppery and uniform with an earthy aroma thathints of vanilla and resin. Liquor is golden brown with a reddishtint and a round body with a complex flavor profile of honey,resin, a gentle peppery (zesty, not hot) spice and floral notes.
nHOT TEA CLASS: GENERAL CATEGORIES
BLAck TEA:Black, fully oxidized tea of any variety and fromany origin that does not meet the criteria for a SignatureFamous Tea category.
BLENDED/FLAVOrED BLAck TEA:Black tea of any variety andfrom any origin blended with herbs, fruits, essential oils, spicesand/or other flavoring agents.
BLENDED/FLAVOrED GrEEN TEA:Green tea of any varietyand from any origin blended with herbs, fruits, essential oils,spices and/or other flavoring agents.
BLENDED/FLAVOrED HErBAL:Botanical (i.e., fruits, seeds,spices, herbs) infusion other than Camellia sinensisof anyvariety and from any origin blended with other herbs, fruits,essential oils, spices and/or other flavoring agents.
BLENDED/FLAVOrED OOLONG TEA:Oolong tea of any varietyand from any origin blended with herbs, fruits, essential oils,spices and/or other flavoring agents.
BLENDED/FLAVOrED WHITE TEA:White tea of any variety andfrom any origin blended with herbs, fruits, essential oils, spicesand/or other flavoring agents.
DArk OOLONG TEA:Medium oxidized oolong of any leaf shapeand from any origin that yields amber to dark liquor.
Dry-FIrED GrEEN TEA:Green tea of any variety and from anyorigin that is not first processed by steam and does not meetthe criteria for a Signature Famous Tea category.
GrEEN OOLONG TEA:Lightly oxidized oolong of any leaf shape
and from any origin that yields clear green or golden liquor.
HErBAL:Single ingredient non-Camellia sinensisbotanical(i.e., fruits, seeds, spices, herbs) infusion.
PuEr TEA:Straight puer tea, green or dark, loose orcompressed.
sTEAmED GrEEN TEA:Green tea of any variety and fromany origin that is first processed by steam to denature theenzymes and does not meet the criteria for a SignatureFamous Tea category.
TrEAsurE/DIsPLAy/FLOWErING TEAs:Made of pure tea ormay include flowers, herbs and/or flower scenting. Green, black,white, oolong or any hand-sewn tea may enter in this category.
WHITE TEA:Made according to classical styles of processing.Leaves are not processed by frying or rolling, but by witheredcontrols and gentle oven, cool drying and/or sun dryingtechniques, alone or in combination.
nICED TEA CLASS
FOODsErVIcE:Entries must be currently sold at a foodservice
establishment and available in a typical 1oz., 2oz., 3oz. or4oz. filter pouch or open brew bag. Consumer retail tea bags,entries in tins, and/or any packaging that does not meet thisrequirement is not considered Foodservice quality.
FrEEsTyLE: Any tea or herbal drink brewed and createdfresh is considered Freestyle. Application is focused to tearoom owners and tea retailers that can use the drink as freshlybrewed iced tea in their store.
rEADy-TO-DrINk (rTD):Defined as pre-bottled or packageddrinks that require no further brewing. Powdered teas may besubmitted in a typical individual sized bottle of water.
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nnS I G N A T U R EnnF A M O U S T E A S
nASSAM
1sT PLAcETeas Etc.,
Assam Ditchu
2ND PLAcETeaGschwendner USA,Assam Marangi
3rD PLAcEQtrade Teas & Herbs,Satrupa SFTGFOP1
nBREAKFAST BLEND
1sT PLAcERishi Tea, Organic/ Fair TradeChina Breakfast
2ND PLAcEQtrade Teas & Herbs,Smooth Breakfast
3rD PLAcETeaGschwendner USA,English Breakfast
n CEYLON
1sT PLAcETeas Etc., Ceylon OP1
2ND PLAcEQtrade Teas & Herbs,New VithanakandeFBOPF Extra Special
3rD PLAcETeaGschwendner USA,Ceylon Uva Highlands
nCHAI
1sT PLAcERishi Tea, Organic/Fair TradeMasala Chai
2ND PLAcEChamong, Sewpur Assam(Organic) Masala Chai
3rD PLAcETeaGschwendner USA,Indian Chai
nDARJEELING
1sT PLAcEQtrade Teas & Herbs,Jungpana Choice
2ND PLAcETeaGschwendner USA,Darjeeling Risheehat2nd Flush SFTGFOP1
3rD PLAcETeaGschwendner USA,Darjeeling Lingia1st Flush SFTGFOP1
nDRAGONWELL
1sT PLAcERishi Tea,Dragon Well Qingming
2ND PLAcERishi Tea,Dragon Well Mingqian
3rD PLAcEQtrade Teas & Herbs,Spring Dragonwell
nEARL GREY
1sT PLAcETeaGschwendner USA,Earl Grey No 69
2ND PLAcEQtrade Teas & Herbs,Earl Grey Grand
3rD PLAcERishi Tea,Organic/ Fair TradeEarl Grey Supreme
nJASMINE
1sT PLAcERishi Tea,Organic Jasmine Pearls
nKEEMUN
1sT PLAcE
Qtrade Teas & Herbs,Sechrna
2ND PLAcEPeLi Teas,Keemun Hao Ya
3rD PLAcEPeLi Teas,Keemun Needle
nMATCHA
1sT PLAcERishi Tea,Matcha Houju
2ND PLAcEAIYA America Inc.,Ceremonial Matcha
3rD PLAcEAOI Tea Company,Matcha Supreme
n SENCHA
1sT PLAcEQtrade Teas & Herbs,Sencha Spirit
2ND PLAcE
Rishi Tea,Sencha Superior
3rD PLAcERishi Tea,Organic Sencha
n YUNNAN
1sT PLAcEPeLi Teas,Dian Hong (Special)2ND PLAcETeas Etc.,Golden Monkey
Organic
3rD PLAcERishi Tea,Organic/ Fair TradeYunnan Golden Buds
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nnG E N E R A LnnC A T E G O R I E S
nBLACK TEA
1sT PLAcEPeLi Teas, Zhenghe GoldenMonkey (Special)
2ND PLAcESpecialTeas Inc.,#510 Golden Monkey (Fujian)
3rD PLAcEQtrade Teas & Herbs,New Vithanakande Classic
nBLENDED/FLAVORED BLACK TEA
1sT PLAcETeaGschwendner USA,Pineapple Mango
2ND PLAcE
Qtrade Teas & Herbs,Pangaea Extra Special
3rD PLAcERishi Tea, Organic/Fair TradeLemongrass Black
nBLENDED/FLAVORED GREEN TEA
1sT PLAcERishi Tea, Sencha Yuzu
2ND PLAcEDethlefsen & Balk,Goji/Blueberry/Pomegranate
3rD PLAcESugimoto USA, Inc(SA Japanese Green Tea), Genmai Cha
nBLENDED/FLAVORED HERBAL TEA
1sT PLAcERishi Tea, Organic Cinnamon Plum
2ND PLAcETeaGschwendner USA,Summer Romance
3rD PLAcERishi Tea, Organic Unity
nBLENDED/FLAVORED OOLONG TEA1sT PLAcENaivetea,Lychee Green Oolong
2ND PLAcEQtrade Teas & Herbs,Plum Oolong
3rD PLAcERishi Tea, Plum Oolong
nBLENDED/FLAVORED WHITE TEA
1sT PLAcERishi Tea, OrganicSilver Needle Jasmine
2ND PLAcERishi Tea, OrganicSilver Needle Osthmanthus
3rD PLAcEQtrade Teas & Herbs,Island Dreams
nDARK OOLONG TEA
1sT PLAcEPeLi Teas,Fenghuang Dancong (Super)
2ND PLAcETeaGschwendner USA,Formosa Superior Choice
3rD PLAcEPeLi Teas,Fenghuang Dancong (Special)
nDRY-FIRED GREEN TEA
1sT PLAcEAmorepacific Corporation,Ilrohyang of Sulloc Premium Tea
1sT PLAcEQtrade Teas & Herbs,Wuyang Chunyu
2ND PLAcEPeLi Teas,Zhejiang Green Needle Tea
3rD PLAcEPeLi Teas,Jingshan Tea (Special)
nGREEN OOLONG TEA
1sT PLAcEBarnes & Watson Fine Teas,Jade Oolong(Golden Leaf Selections)
2ND PLAcEPeLi Teas,Ti Quan Yin (Super)
3rD PLAcERishi Tea,Jade Oolong
nHERBAL
1sT PLAcEPuripan Inc.,Tartary Buckwheat
2ND PLAcERishi Tea, Organic/Wild Schisandra Berry
3rD PLAcEPuripan Inc.,Mulberry Leaf
nPUER
1sT PLAcEPeLi Teas, Puer Tea (Special)
2ND PLAcERishi Tea, Organic/ Fair TradePuer Classic
3rD PLAcERishi Tea,Organic/ Fair TradeAncient Puer Palace
nSTEAMED GREEN TEA
1sT PLAcEQtrade Teas & Herbs,Yame HonGyokuro
2ND PLAcERishi Tea, GyoKuro
3rD PLAcERishi Tea,Organic Kukicha
nTREASURE/DISPLAY/FLOWERING TEA1sT PLAcETea Beyond,L.T. Grade A Collection
2ND PLAcEFujian Guang Fu Tea Co.,Ltd, Royal Lily
3rD PLAcETeaGschwendner USA,China Yin Zhen Flowering
nWHITE TEA
1sT PLAcERishi Tea,Organic Silver Needle
2ND PLAcETwo Hills Tea ltd.,Organic Silver Needle
3rD PLAcEFujian Guang Fu Tea Co., Ltd,Silver Needle
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nFLAVORED BLACK
1sT PLAcERishi Tea, Organic/Fair TradeSummer Lemon
2ND PLAcEArt of Tea,Passion Fruit Jasmine
3rD PLAcEShangri La Tea Company,Porganic Maple Caramel Iced Tea
nFLAVORED GREEN
1sT PLAcEShangri La Tea Company,Organic Ambrosia Green Iced Tea
1sT PLAcESungarden Specialty Tea,Organic Serene Green Citrus Iced Tea
2ND PLAcERishi Tea , Organic/Fair TradeCitron Green
3rD PLAcE
Walters Bay Bogawantalawa Estates,Walters Bay Mint Green Iced Tea
nFLAVORED HERBAL
1sT PLAcERishi Tea , Organic/Fair TradeTropical Crimson
2ND PLAcESungarden Specialty Tea,Organic Berry White Iced Tea
3rD PLAcERishi Tea, Organic/ Fair TradeBlueberry Red
nUNFLAVORED BLACK
1sT PLAcEShangri La Tea Company,Natural Organic Black Iced Tea
2ND PLAcEInternational Tea Importers,100% Nilgiri Ice Tea Blend
3rD PLAcEWalters Bay Bogawantalawa Estates,Walters Bay Black Iced Tea
nUNFLAVORED GREEN
1sT PLAcEShangri La Tea Company,Natural Organic Green Iced Tea
2ND PLAcEArt of Tea, Liquid Jade
3rD PLAcEWalters Bay Bogawantalawa Estates,Walters Bay Green Iced Tea
nBEST VALUEWalters Bay Bogawantalawa Estates,
Walters Bay Black Iced Tea
nnF R E E S T Y L E
nHERBAL
1sT PLAcEPuripan Inc.,TEA IN A JARALOE VERA
2ND PLAcEQtrade Teas & Herbs,Rosa de Jamaica
3rD PLAcEPuripan Inc.,
TEA IN A JARGINGER
nTEA
1sT PLAcEBarnes & Watson Fine Teas,Iron Buddha and the Flower
2ND PLAcEAIYA America Inc.,Black Tea Pre-Mix
nBEST PRESENTATIONPuripan Inc.,TEA IN A JARALOE VERA
nnR E A D Y - T O - D R I N K
nFLAVORED BLACK
1sT PLAcEMarketSpice,MarketSpice Signature Blend
2ND PLAcEMarketSpice, Pomegranate Splash
3rD PLAcEITO EN, TEAS TEA NaturallySweetCitrus Black
nFLAVORED GREEN
1sT PLAcEITO EN, Jasmine Green Tea
2ND PLAcEWegmans, Just TeaGreen Jasmine,manufactured by ITO EN
nSWEETENED GREEN
1sT PLAcETazo Tea,Tazo Organic Iced Green
2ND PLAcEKimBees Gourmet Sweet Tea,KimBees Lemon-Raspberry Gourmet
3rD PLAcEKimBees Gourmet Sweet Tea,KimBees Almond Gourmet Sweet
nUNFLAVORED BLACK
1sT PLAcEAdagio Teas,Anteadote Organic Black Tea
2ND PLAcEWegmans, Just TeaBlack,manufactured by ITO EN
nUNFLAVORED GREEN
1sT PLAcEITO EN, Oi Ocha Dark
2ND PLAcEWegmans, Just TeaGreen,
manufactured by ITO EN
3rD PLAcELa Crme Coffee & Tea,La Crme 100% OrganicUnsweetened Green Tea
nUNFLAVORED OOLONG
1sT PLAcEITO EN, Oolong Shot
2ND PLAcEWegmans, Just TeaOolong,manufactured by ITO EN
3rD PLAcEAdagio Teas,Anteadote Organic Oolong Tea
nBEST PACKAGINGKimBees Gourmet Sweet Tea,KimBees Lemon-Raspberry Gourmet
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nSIGNATURE FAMOUS TEAS: ASSAM
Tea Et.,Assam Ditchu
1sT PLAcErATING: 83
MSRP: $13.95/4 oz.Origin: India, 2008Beth Johnstonphone: 561-683-6838beth@teasetc.comwww.teasetc.com
TeaGhwendne usA,Assam Marangi
2ND PLAcErATING: 81MSRP: $28.22/4 oz.Origin: India, 2008Nicole Smithphone: 847-229-4535nsmith@teamerchants.comwww.teamerchants.com
Qtade Tea & Heb,Satrupa SFTGFOP1
3rD PLAcErATING: 76MSRP: $10.00/4 oz.Origin: India, 2009
Manjiv Jayakumarphone: 949-766-0070manjiv@qtradeteas.comwww.qtradeteas.com
nSIGNATURE FAMOUS TEAS:BREAKFAST BLEND
rihi Tea, Organic/Fair TradeChina Breakfast
1sT PLAcErATING: 81
MSRP: $8.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Benjamin Harrison
phone: 414-747-4001benjamin@rishi-tea.comwww.rishi-tea.com
Qtade Tea & Heb,Smooth Breakfast
2ND PLAcErATING: 80MSRP: $10.00/4 oz.Origin: Multiple, 2009Manjiv Jayakumarphone: 949-766-0070manjiv@qtradeteas.comwww.qtradeteas.com
TeaGhwendne usA,English Breakfast
3rD PLAcErATING: 78MSRP: $7.82/4 oz.Origin: Sri Lanka, India, 2008Nicole Smithphone: 847-229-4535nsmith@teamerchants.comwww.teamerchants.com
At of Tea,Classic Black
rATING: 76MSRP: $10.00/4 oz.Origin: U.S.A, 2008Steve Schwartzphone: 310-765-7460steve@artoftea.comwww.artoftea.com
Lte Gop,Safari Pure Tea
rATING: 74MSRP: $4.00/4 oz.Origin: Kenya, 2008Patrick Tonuiphone: 443-857-5491tonuipk@gmail.comwww.lystergroup.com
nSIGNATURE FAMOUS TEAS: CEYLON
Tea Et.,Ceylon OP1
1sT PLAcErATING: 85
MSRP: $8.95/4 oz.Origin: Sri Lanka, 2009Beth Johnstonphone: 561-683-6838beth@teasetc.comwww.teastec.com
Qtade Tea & Heb,New VithanakandeFBOPF Extra Special
2ND PLAcErATING: 84MSRP: $10.00/4 oz.Origin: Sri Lanka, 2009Manjiv Jayakumarphone: 949-766-0070manjiv@qtradeteas.comwww.qtradeteas.com
TeaGhwendne usA,Ceylon Uva Highlands
3rD PLAcErATING: 82MSRP: $13.48/4 oz.Origin: Sri Lanka, 2008Nicole Smithphone: 847-229-4535nsmith@teamerchants.com
www.teamerchants.com
nSIGNATURE FAMOUS TEAS: CHAI
rihi Tea, Organic/Fair TradeMasala Chai
1sT PLAcErATING: 82
MSRP: $10.00/4 oz.Origin: U.S.A., 2008Benjamin Harrisonphone: 414-747-4001benjamin@rishi-tea.comwww.rishi-tea.com
chaong, Sewpur Assam (Organic)Masala Chai
2ND PLAcErATING: 77MSRP: $4.00/4 oz.Origin: India, 2009Mayank Bansalphone: 215-550-4710mb@chamongtea.comwww.chamongtea.com
TeaGhwendne usA,Indian Chai
3rD PLAcErATING: 76MSRP: $10.08/4 oz.
Origin: India, 2008Nicole Smithphone: 847-229-4535nsmith@teamerchants.comwww.teamerchants.com
Qtade Tea & Heb,Super Chai
rATING: 74MSRP: $10.00/4 oz.Origin: Multiple, 2009Manjiv Jayakumarphone: 949-766-0070manjiv@qtradeteas.comwww.qtradeteas.com
nSIGNATURE FAMOUS TEAS: DARJEELING
Qtade Tea & Heb,Jungpana Choice
1sT PLAcErATING: 82
MSRP: $20.00/4 oz.Origin: India, 2008Manjiv Jayakumarphone: 949-766-0070manjiv@qtradeteas.comwww.qtradeteas.com
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TeaGhwendne usA, DarjeelingRisheehat 2nd Flush SFTGFOP1
2ND PLAcErATING: 80MSRP: $28.22/4 oz.Origin: India, 2008Nicole Smithphone: 847-229-4535nsmith@teamerchants.com
www.teamerchants.com
TeaGhwendne usA, DarjeelingLingia First Flush SFTGFOP1
3rD PLAcErATING: 77MSRP: $32.75/4 oz.Origin: India, 2008Nicole Smithphone: 847-229-4535nsmith@teamerchants.comwww.teamerchants.com
Glenbn Tea Etate,Glenbn Fit FlhrATING: 76MSRP: NA/4 oz.Origin: India, 2009Shalini Agarwalphone: 949-232-9974shalini072@yahoo.comwww.glenburnteaestate.com
Dethlefen & Bal,Monteviot First Flush
rATING: 75MSRP: $19.90/4 oz.Origin: India, 2009Sascha Karimpourphone: 630-851-8549info@dethlefsen-balk.us
www.dethlefsen-balk.us
chaong, Chamong(100% Organic) FTGFOP1 Clonal
rATING: 65MSRP: $45.00/4 oz.Origin: India, 2009Mayank Bansalphone: 215-550-4710mb@chamongtea.comwww.chamongtea.com
nSIGNATURE FAMOUS TEAS: DRAGONWELL
rihi Tea,
Dragon Well Qingming1sT PLAcErATING: 87
MSRP: $41.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2009Benjamin Harrisonphone: 414-747-4001benjamin@rishi-tea.comwww.rishi-tea.com
rihi Tea,Dragon Well Mingqian
2ND PLAcErATING: 86MSRP: $49.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2009Benjamin Harrisonphone: 414-747-4001benjamin@rishi-tea.com
www.rishi-tea.com
Qtade Tea & Heb,Spring Dragonwell
3rD PLAcErATING: 83MSRP: $25.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2009Manjiv Jayakumarphone: 949-766-0070manjiv@qtradeteas.comwww.qtradeteas.com
PeLi Tea,Westlake Dragonwell (Fine)
rATING: 82MSRP: $79.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2009Mitchel Noblephone: 323-651-2282mitchel.noble@peliteas.comwww.peliteas.com
PeLi Tea,Westlake Dragonwell (Special)
rATING: 80MSRP: $79.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2009Mitchel Noblephone: 323-651-2282mitchel.noble@peliteas.com
www.peliteas.com
Tea Et., Dragon Well
rATING: 79MSRP: $24.95/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Beth Johnstonphone: 561-683-6838beth@teasetc.comwww.teasetc.com
Bane & Waton Fine Tea,Long Jing (Golden Leaf Selections)
rATING: 78MSRP: $51.00/4 oz.
Origin: China, 2008Ken Rudeephone: 206-625-9435ken@bwtea.comwww.barnesandwatson.com
TeaGhwendne usA,China Lung Ching
rATING: 74MSRP: $14.62/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Nicole Smithphone: 847-229-4535nsmith@teamerchants.comwww.teamerchants.com
nSIGNATURE FAMOUS TEAS: EARL GREY
TeaGhwendne usA,Earl Grey No 69
1sT PLAcErATING: 84
MSRP: $10.08/4 oz.Origin: China, India, Sri Lanka, 2008Nicole Smithphone: 847-229-4535nsmith@teamerchants.comwww.teamerchants.com
Qtade Tea & Heb,Earl Grey Grand
2ND PLAcErATING: 82MSRP: $12.00/4 oz.Origin: Multiple, 2009Manjiv Jayakumarphone: 949-766-0070manjiv@qtradeteas.comwww.qtradeteas.com
rihi Tea, Organic/Fair TradeEarl Grey Supreme
3rD PLAcErATING: 78MSRP: $12.00/4 oz.Origin: U.S.A., 2008Benjamin Harrisonphone: 414-747-4001benjamin@rishi-tea.comwww.rishi-tea.com
At of Tea,Earl Grey Crme
rATING: 77MSRP: $13.50/ 4 oz.Origin: U.S.A, 2008Steve Schwartzphone: 310-765-7460steve@artoftea.comwww.artoftea.com
rihi Tea, Organic/Fair TradeEarl Grey
rATING: 77MSRP: $9.00/4 oz.Origin: U.S.A., 2008Benjamin Harrisonphone: 414-747-4001benjamin@rishi-tea.comwww.rishi-tea.com
speialTea In.,#828 Parisienne Soiree
rATING: 77MSRP: $7.95/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Juergen Linkphone: 203-610-8600link@specialteas.comwww.specialteasinc.com
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nSIGNATURE FAMOUS TEAS: JASMINE
rihi Tea,Organic Jasmine Pearls
1sT PLAcErATING: 84
MSRP: $22.50/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Benjamin Harrisonphone: 414-747-4001benjamin@rishi-tea.comwww.rishi-tea.com
rihi Tea, Organic/Fair TradeJasmine Green Tea
rATING: 74MSRP: $9.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Benjamin Harrisonphone: 414-747-4001benjamin@rishi-tea.comwww.rishi-tea.com
TeaGhwendne usA,
China Royal Jasmine CurlsrATING: 72MSRP: $25.94/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Nicole Smithphone: 847-229-4535nsmith@teamerchants.comwww.teamerchants.com
PeLi Tea,Silver Needle Jasmine Tea
rATING: 58(Score was reduced for a white teaentered in a green tea category)
MSRP: $27.00/4 oz.
Origin: China, 2008Mitchel Noblephone: 323-651-2282mitchel.noble@peliteas.comwww.peliteas.com
Qtade Tea & Heb,Jasmine Silver Needle
rATING: 58
(Score was reduced for a white teaentered in a green tea category)
MSRP: $20.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2009Manjiv Jayakumarphone: 949-766-0070
manjiv@qtradeteas.comwww.qtradeteas.com
Epie Intenational,Tasseo Java Jasmine
rATING: 55MSRP: $8.00/20 ct boxOrigin: Indonesia, 2009Eri Mardanusphone: 909-923-8588empinterns@yahoo.comwww.empire-international.com
nSIGNATURE FAMOUS TEAS: KEEMUN
Qtade Tea & Heb,Sechrna
1sT PLAcErATING: 87
MSRP: $15.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2009Manjiv Jayakumarphone: 949-766-0070manjiv@qtradeteas.comwww.qtradeteas.com
PeLi Tea, Keemun Hao Ya
2ND PLAcErATING: 84MSRP: $19.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Mitchel Noblephone: 323-651-2282mitchel.noble@peliteas.comwww.peliteas.com
PeLi Tea, Keemun Needle
3rD PLAcErATING: 83MSRP: $23.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Mitchel Noblephone: 323-651-2282mitchel.noble@peliteas.comwww.peliteas.com
rihi Tea, Keemun Royal
rATING: 82MSRP: $76.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Benjamin Harrisonphone: 414-747-4001benjamin@rishi-tea.comwww.rishi-tea.com
TeaGhwendne usA,China Keemun Finest Chuen Cha
rATING: 80MSRP: $13.48/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Nicole Smithphone: 847-229-4535nsmith@teamerchants.comwww.teamerchants.com
PeLi Tea, Keemun Maofeng
rATING: 73MSRP: $29.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Mitchel Noblephone: 323-651-2282mitchel.noble@peliteas.comwww.peliteas.com
Two Hill Tea ltd., OrganicBlack Dragon Pearl Tea
rATING: 73MSRP: $40.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Haizhen Vissionphone: 250-352-6862haizhen@twohillstea.comwww.twohillstea.com
nSIGNATURE FAMOUS TEAS: MATCHA
rihi Tea,Matcha Houju
1sT PLAcErATING: 94
MSRP: $155.00/50 gramsOrigin: Japan, 2008Benjamin Harrisonphone: 414-747-4001benjamin@rishi-tea.comwww.rishi-tea.com
AIyA Aeia In.,Ceremonial Matcha
2ND PLAcErATING: 88MSRP: $49.00/4 oz.Origin: Japan, 2008Jon Baumgardnerphone: 310-212-1395
jbaumgardner@aiya-america.comwww.aiya-america.com
AOI Tea copan,Matcha Supreme
3rD PLAcErATING: 87MSRP: $28.99/30 gramsOrigin: Japan, 2008Chieko Yamamotophone: 714-841-2716info@aoitea.comwww.aoitea.com
AIyA Aeia In.,Premium Matcha
rATING: 86MSRP: $119.00/4 oz.
Origin: Japan, 2008Jon Baumgardnerphone: 310-212-1395
jbaumgardner@aiya-america.comwww.aiya-america.com
Domatha Japanee Geen Tea,DoMatcha Ceremonial Tea
rATING: 86MSRP: $104.00/4 oz.Origin: Japan, 2008Calli OBrienphone: 604-737-2581callio@portal.comwww.domatcha.com
rihi Tea, Matcha Rishi
rATING: 84MSRP: $18.99/20 gramsOrigin: Japan, 2008Benjamin Harrisonphone: 414-747-4001benjamin@rishi-tea.comwww.rishi-tea.com
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TeaGhwendne usA,Japan Matcha Hikari
rATING: 81MSRP: $226.52/4 oz.Origin: Japan, 2008Nicole Smithphone: 847-229-4535nsmith@teamerchants.comwww.teamerchants.com
Qtade Tea & Heb,Matcha Chiyonoshiro
rATING: 80MSRP: $50.00/4 oz.Origin: Japan, 2009Manjiv Jayakumarphone: 949-766-0070manjiv@qtradeteas.comwww.qtradeteas.com
nSIGNATURE FAMOUS TEAS: SENCHA
Qtade Tea & Heb,Sencha Spirit
1sT PLAcErATING: 89
MSRP: $40.00/4 oz.Origin: Japan, 2009Manjiv Jayakumarphone: 949-766-0070manjiv@qtradeteas.comwww.qtradeteas.com
rihi Tea, Sencha Superior
2ND PLAcErATING: 85MSRP: $14.00/4 oz.Origin: Japan, 2008Benjamin Harrison
phone: 414-747-4001benjamin@rishi-tea.comwww.rishi-tea.com
rihi Tea, Organic Sencha
3rD PLAcErATING: 83MSRP: $30.87/4 oz.Origin: Japan, 2008Benjamin Harrisonphone: 414-747-4001benjamin@rishi-tea.comwww.rishi-tea.com
AOI Tea copan, Sencha
rATING: 82
MSRP: $22.00/4 oz.Origin: Japan, 2008Chieko Yamamotophone: 714-841-2716info@aoitea.comwww.aoitea.com
maeda-en, usA,Sencha
rATING: 81MSRP: $35.00/4 oz.Origin: Japan, 2008Ila Nguyenphone: 949-226-2868inguyen@maeda-en.comwww.maeda-en.com
ITO EN,Organic KagoshimaSencha Premium
rATING: 80MSRP: $44.00/4 oz.Origin: Japan, 2008Yoshie Yano-Penningsphone: 718-250-4024yyano@itoen.com
www.itoen.com
ITO EN,Megami Sencha
rATING: 79MSRP: $22.00/4 oz.Origin: Japan, 2008Yoshie Yano-Penningsphone: 718-250-4024yyano@itoen.comwww.itoen.com
sgioto usA, In(SA Japanese Green Tea),Sen cha
rATING: 77MSRP: $19.32/4 oz.Origin: Japan, 2008Kyohei Sugimotophone: 206-774-0905kyohei@sugimotousa.comwww.sugimotousa.com
TeaGhwendne usA,Japan Sencha Extra Fine
rATING: 76MSRP: $22.55/4 oz.Origin: Japan, 2008Nicole Smithphone: 847-229-4535nsmith@teamerchants.comwww.teamerchants.com
nSIGNATURE FAMOUS TEAS: YUNNAN
PeLi Tea, Dian Hong(Special)
1sT PLAcErATING: 85
MSRP: $20.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Mitchel Noblephone: 323-651-2282mitchel.noble@peliteas.comwww.peliteas.com
Tea Et.,Golden Monkey Organic
2ND PLAcErATING: 84MSRP: $22.95/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Beth Johnstonphone: 561-683-6838beth@teasetc.comwww.teasetc.com
rihi Tea, Organic/Fair TradeYunnan Golden Buds
3rD PLAcErATING: 82MSRP: $39.50/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Benjamin Harrisonphone: 414-747-4001benjamin@rishi-tea.com
www.rishi-tea.com
Qtade Tea & Heb,Classic Golden Yunnan
rATING: 80MSRP: $20.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2009Manjiv Jayakumarphone: 949-766-0070manjiv@qtradeteas.comwww.qtradeteas.com
rihi Tea, Organic/Fair TradeGolden Yunnan
rATING: 79
MSRP: $12.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Benjamin Harrisonphone: 414-747-4001benjamin@rishi-tea.comwww.rishi-tea.com
TeaGhwendne usA,China Yunnan Golden Downy Pekoe
rATING: 79MSRP: $12.35/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Nicole Smithphone: 847-229-4535nsmith@teamerchants.comwww.teamerchants.com
nGENERAL CATEGORIES: BLACK TEA
PeLi Tea, ZhengheGolden Monkey (Special)
1sT PLAcErATING: 87
MSRP: $39.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Mitchel Noblephone: 323-651-2282mitchel.noble@peliteas.comwww.peliteas.com
speialTea In.,
#510 Golden Monkey (Fujian)2ND PLAcErATING: 86MSRP: $15.95/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Juergen Linkphone: 203-610-8600link@specialteas.comwww.specialteasinc.com
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Qtade Tea & Heb,New Vithanakande Classic
3rD PLAcErATING: 83MSRP: $10.00/4 oz.Origin: Sri Lanka, 2009Manjiv Jayakumarphone: 949-766-0070manjiv@qtradeteas.com
www.qtradeteas.com
Adagio Tea,Golden Spring
rATING: 82MSRP: $19.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Michael Cramerphone: 973-253-7400michael@adagio.comwww.adagioxl.com
PeLi Tea, BailinRed Needle (Special)
rATING: 82
MSRP: $36.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Mitchel Noblephone: 323-651-2282mitchel.noble@peliteas.comwww.peliteas.com
PeLi Tea,Lapsang Souchong (Special)
rATING: 82MSRP: $23.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Mitchel Noblephone: 323-651-2282mitchel.noble@peliteas.comwww.peliteas.com
Qtade Tea & Heb,Chamraj OP
rATING: 82MSRP: $8.00/4 oz.Origin: India, 2009Manjiv Jayakumarphone: 949-766-0070manjiv@qtradeteas.comwww.qtradeteas.com
Glenwoth Etate Liited,Black SFTGFOP
rATING: 81MSRP: NA
Origin: India, 2009Yogesh Marimuthuphone: 562-942-9828yogesh@shangrilaicedtea.com
PeLi Tea,Panyong Golden Needle
rATING: 81MSRP: $24.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Mitchel Noblephone: 323-651-2282mitchel.noble@peliteas.comwww.peliteas.com
Vietna Tea Aoiation,Black Tea OPAVinatea
rATING: 79MSRP: $5.10/4 oz.Origin: Vietnam, 2009Hong Nguyenphone: 84983313668vitas@fpt.vn; teatrade@fpt.vnwww.vitas.org.vn
Bane & Waton Fine Tea,Lapsang Souchong
rATING: 78MSRP: $30.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Ken Rudeephone: 206-625-9435ken@bwtea.comwww.barnesandwatson.com
TeaGhwendne usA,Vietnam Yen Bai OPrATING: 78MSRP: $11.22/4 oz.
Origin: Vietnam, 2008Nicole Smithphone: 847-229-4535nsmith@teamerchants.comwww.teamerchants.com
Vietna Tea Aoiation,Black Tea OPVinatea
rATING: 78MSRP: $6.30/4 oz.Origin: Vietnam, 2009Hong Nguyenphone: 84983313668vitas@fpt.vn; teatrade@fpt.vnwww.vitas.org.vn
TeaGhwendne usA,North India Manjhee ValleyFirst Flush SFTGFOP1
rATING: 59MSRP: $18.02/4 oz.Origin: India, 2008Nicole Smithphone: 847-229-4535nsmith@teamerchants.comwww.teamerchants.com
nGENERAL CATEGORIES:BLENDED/FLAVORED BLACK TEA
TeaGhwendne usA,
Pineapple Mango1sT PLAcErATING: 77
MSRP: $10.08/4 oz.Origin: Germany, 2008Primary Ingredient/Flavor:Pineapple MangoNicole Smithphone: 847-229-4535nsmith@teamerchants.comwww.teamerchants.com
Qtade Tea & Heb,Pangaea Extra Special
2ND PLAcErATING: 76MSRP: $10.00/4 oz.Origin: Multiple, 2009Primary Ingredient/Flavor: CacaoManjiv Jayakumarphone: 949-766-0070
manjiv@qtradeteas.comwww.qtradeteas.com
rihi Tea, Organic/Fair TradeLemongrass Black
3rD PLAcErATING: 75MSRP: $10.00/4 oz.Origin: U.S.A., 2008Primary Ingredient/Flavor: CitrusBenjamin Harrisonphone: 414-747-4001benjamin@rishi-tea.comwww.rishi-tea.com
Dethlefen & Bal,Pomegranate/Cranberry
rATING: 74MSRP: $9.40/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Primary Ingredient/Flavor: Black TeaSascha Karimpourphone: 630-851-8549info@dethlefsen-balk.uswww.dethlefsen-balk.us
TeaGhwendne usA,Annas
rATING: 74MSRP: $10.08/4 oz.Origin: Germany, 2008
Primary Ingredient/Flavor:Raspberry YogurtNicole Smithphone: 847-229-4535nsmith@teamerchants.comwww.teamerchants.com
rihi Tea, Organic/Fair TradeWild Berry Black
rATING: 73MSRP: $12.00/4 oz.Origin: U.S.A., 2008Primary Ingredient/Flavor: BerriesBenjamin Harrisonphone: 414-747-4001benjamin@rishi-tea.comwww.rishi-tea.com
Epie Intenational,Tasseo Irresistible Peach
rATING: 72MSRP: $8.00/20 ct boxOrigin: Indonesia, 2009Primary Ingredient/Flavor:Black TeaEri Mardanusphone: 909-923-8588empinterns@yahoo.comwww.empire-international.com
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TeaGhwendne usA,Flower of Hawaii
rATING: 71MSRP: $10.08/4 oz.Origin: Germany, 2008Primary Ingredient/Flavor:Pineapple ApricotNicole Smithphone: 847-229-4535
nsmith@teamerchants.comwww.teamerchants.com
Hane & son Fine Tea,Hot Cinnamon Spice
rATING: 69MSRP: $6.50/4 oz.Origin: U.S.A., 2008Primary Ingredient/Flavor:CinnamonLisa Prindlephone: 518-789-2410lisa@harneyteas.comwww.harney.com
The Eat Indie Tea copan,Pu-erh Spice Bazaar
rATING: 69MSRP: $7.50/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Primary Ingredient/Flavor:Spice BlendMim Enckphone: 717-228-2000mstea@paonline.comwww.eastindiescoffeeandtea.com
The Eat Indie Tea copan,Indian Summer
rATING: 68MSRP: $7.50/4 oz.
Origin: China, 2008Primary Ingredient/Flavor:Chocolate/SpiceMim Enckphone: 717-228-2000mstea@paonline.comwww.eastindiescoffeeandtea.com
nGENERAL CATEGORIES:BLENDED/FLAVORED GREEN TEA
rihi Tea, Sencha Yuzu
1sT PLAcErATING: 83MSRP: $28.00/4 oz.
Origin: Japan, 2008Primary Ingredient/Flavor:PeppermintBenjamin Harrisonphone: 414-747-4001benjamin@rishi-tea.comwww.rishi-tea.com
Dethlefen & Bal,Goji/Blueberry/Pomegranate
2ND PLAcErATING: 82MSRP: $7.20/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Primary Ingredient/Flavor:Green TeaSascha Karimpour
phone: 630-851-8549info@dethlefsen-balk.uswww.dethlefsen-balk.us
sgioto usA, In (sA JapaneeGeen Tea), Genmai Cha
3rD PLAcErATING: 80MSRP: $14.77/4 oz.Origin: Japan, 2008Primary Ingredient/Flavor:Brown RiceKyohei Sugimotophone: 206-774-0905kyohei@sugimotousa.comwww.sugimotousa.com
rihi Tea, Peppermint Ginger
rATING: 78MSRP: $22.70/4 oz.Origin: Japan, 2008Primary Ingredient/Flavor:BerriesBenjamin Harrisonphone: 414-747-4001benjamin@rishi-tea.comwww.rishi-tea.com
Qtade Tea & Heb,Tropical Breeze
rATING: 77
MSRP: $10.00/4 oz.Origin: Multiple, 2009Primary Ingredient/Flavor:Green TeaManjiv Jayakumarphone: 949-766-0070manjiv@qtradeteas.comwww.qtradeteas.com
rihi Tea, Sencha Sakura
rATING: 77MSRP: $28.00/4 oz.Origin: Japan, 2008Primary Ingredient/Flavor:Yuzu CitrusBenjamin Harrisonphone: 414-747-4001benjamin@rishi-tea.comwww.rishi-tea.com
TeaGhwendne usA,Cranberry Mango
rATING: 76MSRP: $10.08/4 oz.Origin: Germany, 2008Primary Ingredient/Flavor:Cranberry MangoNicole Smithphone: 847-229-4535nsmith@teamerchants.comwww.teamerchants.com
The Eat Indie Tea copan,Berry Green
rATING: 76MSRP: $7.50/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Primary Ingredient/Flavor:StrawberryMim Enckphone: 717-228-2000
mstea@paonline.comwww.eastindiescoffeeandtea.com
TeaGhwendne usA,Strawberry Vanilla
rATING: 75MSRP: $10.08/4 oz.Origin: Germany, 2008Primary Ingredient/Flavor:Strawberry VanillaNicole Smithphone: 847-229-4535nsmith@teamerchants.comwww.teamerchants.com
At of Tea,Holiday Berry
rATING: 73MSRP: $12.00/ 4 oz.Origin: U.S.A., 2008Steve Schwartzphone: 310-765-7460steve@artoftea.comwww.artoftea.com
Aoepai copoation,Osulloc Jeju-Orchid Green Tea
rATING: 70MSRP: $64.30/4 oz.Origin: South Korea, 2008
Primary Ingredient/Flavor: JejuHyun-min Parkphone: 8227095813hyunminp@amorepacific.comwww.sulloc.co.kr
La ce coffee & Tea,Starlight Chocolate Mint Green Tea
rATING: 70MSRP: $8.95/4 oz.Origin: Taiwan, 2007Primary Ingredient/Flavor:ChocolateSamantha Hamiltonphone: 877-493-2326sah1in3@yahoo.com
www.lacremecoffeeandtea.com
Epie Intenational,Tasseo Calming Lemongrass
rATING: 69MSRP: $8.00/20 ct boxOrigin: Indonesia, 2009Primary Ingredient/Flavor:Green TeaEri Mardanusphone: 909-923-8588empinterns@yahoo.comwww.empire-international.com
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nGENERAL CATEGORIES:BLENDED/FLAVORED HERBAL TEA
rihi Tea, OrganicCinnamon Plum
1sT PLAcErATING: 82
MSRP: $8.00/4 oz.
Origin: U.S.A., 2008Primary Ingredient/Flavor:PlumBenjamin Harrisonphone: 414-747-4001benjamin@rishi-tea.comwww.rishi-tea.com
TeaGhwendne usA,Summer Romance
2ND PLAcErATING: 81MSRP: $8.95/4 oz.Origin: Germany, 2008Primary Ingredient/Flavor:Strawberry
Nicole Smithphone: 847-229-4535nsmith@teamerchants.comwww.teamerchants.com
rihi Tea, Organic Unity
3rD PLAcErATING: 80MSRP: $8.00/4 oz.Origin: U.S.A., 2008Primary Ingredient/Flavor:CitrusBenjamin Harrisonphone: 414-747-4001benjamin@rishi-tea.comwww.rishi-tea.com
rihi Tea, Organic/Fair TradePeppermint Rooibos
rATING: 79MSRP: $8.00/4 oz.Origin: U.S.A., 2008Primary Ingredient/Flavor:PeppermintBenjamin Harrisonphone: 414-747-4001benjamin@rishi-tea.comwww.rishi-tea.com
rihi Tea, Organic/Fair TradeChamomile Medley
rATING: 78MSRP: $8.00/4 oz.Origin: U.S.A., 2008Primary Ingredient/Flavor:ChamomileBenjamin Harrisonphone: 414-747-4001benjamin@rishi-tea.comwww.rishi-tea.com
rihi Tea, OrganicTangerine Ginger
rATING: 77MSRP: $9.00/4 oz.Origin: U.S.A., 2008Primary Ingredient/Flavor:GingerBenjamin Harrisonphone: 414-747-4001
benjamin@rishi-tea.comwww.rishi-tea.com
TeaGhwendne usA,Cream Caramel Rooibush
rATING: 76MSRP: $8.95/4 oz.Origin: Germany, 2008Primary Ingredient/Flavor:CaramelNicole Smithphone: 847-229-4535nsmith@teamerchants.comwww.teamerchants.com
The Eat Indie Tea copan,Mojito
rATING: 76MSRP:$6.90/4 oz.Origin: South Africa, 2008Primary Ingredient/Flavor:Tropical/MintMim Enckphone: 717-228-2000mstea@paonline.comwww.eastindiescoffeeandtea.com
TeaGhwendne usA,Blood Orange Fruit Tea
rATING: 75
MSRP: $8.95/4 oz.Origin: Germany, 2008Primary Ingredient/Flavor:Blood OrangeNicole Smithphone: 847-229-4535nsmith@teamerchants.comwww.teamerchants.com
At of Tea,Chamomile Clementine
rATING: 74MSRP: $12.00/4 oz.Origin: U.S.A., 2008Steve Schwartzphone: 310-765-7460
steve@artoftea.comwww.artoftea.com
speialTea In.,#723 Ruby Sunrise
rATING: 73MSRP: $11.25/4 oz.Origin: Germany, 2008Primary Ingredient/Flavor:PineappleJuergen Linkphone: 203-610-8600link@specialteas.comwww.specialteasinc.com
Dethlefen & Bal,Roasted Almond
rATING: 72MSRP: $8.00/4 oz.Origin: Germany, 2008Primary Ingredient/Flavor: N/ASascha Karimpourphone: 630-851-8549info@dethlefsen-balk.us
www.dethlefsen-balk.us
speialTea In.,#766 Harvest Fest
rATING: 72MSRP: $6.95/4 oz.Origin: Germany, 2008Primary Ingredient/Flavor:WalnutJuergen Linkphone: 203-610-8600link@specialteas.comwww.specialteasinc.com
Qtade Tea & Heb,
Coco StarrATING: 70MSRP: $10.00/4 oz.Origin: Multiple, 2009Primary Ingredient/Flavor:RooibosManjiv Jayakumarphone: 949-766-0070manjiv@qtradeteas.comwww.qtradeteas.com
mndi Tea, Tiramisu Amore
rATING: 69MSRP: $8.95/4 oz.Origin: South Africa, 2008Roger BowmanPhone: 805-258-1555roger@munditeas.comwww.munditeas.com
rihi Tea, Organic/Fair TradeBlueberry Rooibos
rATING: 69MSRP: $10.00/4 oz.Origin: U.S.A., 2008Primary Ingredient/Flavor:BerriesBenjamin Harrisonphone: 414-747-4001benjamin@rishi-tea.comwww.rishi-tea.com
Tea Et.,Organic Relaxation
rATING: 69MSRP: $18.95/4 oz.Origin: Multiple, 2008Primary Ingredient/Flavor:Rose & LemonBeth Johnstonphone: 561-683-6838beth@teasetc.comwww.teastec.com
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At of Tea,Caramelized Pear
rATING: 67MSRP: $9.00/ 4 oz.Origin: U.S.A., 2008Primary Ingredient/Flavor: RooibosSteve Schwartzphone: 310-765-7460steve@artoftea.com
www.artoftea.com
The Eat Indie Tea copan,Swamp Water
rATING: 67MSRP: $6.90/4 oz.Origin: South Africa, 2008Primary Ingredient/Flavor: TropicalMim Enckphone: 717-228-2000mstea@paonline.comwww.eastindiescoffeeandtea.com
Pefetl Natal Heb,Talabonga Tea
rATING: 64MSRP: $3.50/4 oz.Origin: Philippines, 2009Primary Ingredient/Flavor:Lemon GrassTom OBrienphone: 224-639-3903tmobrien2002@yahoo.comwww.perfectlynaturalherbs.com
nGENERAL CATEGORIES:BLENDED/FLAVORED OOLONG TEA
Naivetea,Lychee Green Oolong
1sT PLAcErATING: 82MSRP: $36.50/4 oz.Origin: Taiwan, 2009Primary Ingredient/Flavor: LycheeLawrence Laiphone: 650-430-6566naivetea@gmail.com
Qtade Tea & Heb,Plum Oolong
rATING: 752ND PLAcEMSRP: $20.00/4 oz.Origin: Multiple, 2009Primary Ingredient/Flavor: Plum
Manjiv Jayakumarphone: 949-766-0070manjiv@qtradeteas.comwww.qtradeteas.com
rihi Tea, Plum Oolong
rATING: 743rD PLAcEMSRP: $14.00/4 oz.Origin: U.S.A., 2008Primary Ingredient/Flavor: HibiscusBenjamin Harrisonphone: 414-747-4001benjamin@rishi-tea.comwww.rishi-tea.com
rihi Tea,Citron Oolong
rATING: 73MSRP: $16.00/4 oz.Origin: U.S.A., 2008Primary Ingredient/Flavor:CitrusBenjamin Harrisonphone: 414-747-4001
benjamin@rishi-tea.comwww.rishi-tea.com
TeaGhwendne usA,Bossa Nova
rATING: 71MSRP: $10.08/4 oz.Origin: Germany, 2008Primary Ingredient/Flavor:HazelnutNicole Smithphone: 847-229-4535nsmith@teamerchants.comwww.teamerchants.com
TeaGhwendne usA,Tangerine Vanilla Yogurt
rATING: 71MSRP: $10.08/4 oz.Origin: Germany, 2008Primary Ingredient/Flavor:TangerineNicole Smithphone: 847-229-4535nsmith@teamerchants.comwww.teamerchants.com
Naivetea,Mint Green Oolong
rATING: 69MSRP: $36.50/4 oz.
Origin: Taiwan, 2009Primary Ingredient/Flavor:MintLawrence Laiphone: 650-430-6566naivetea@gmail.com
nGENERAL CATEGORIES:BLENDED/FLAVORED WHITE TEA
rihi Tea, OrganicSilver Needle Jasmine
1sT PLAcErATING: 80
MSRP: $22.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Primary Ingredient/Flavor:JasmineBenjamin Harrisonphone: 414-747-4001benjamin@rishi-tea.comwww.rishi-tea.com
rihi Tea, OrganicSilver Needle Osthmanthus
2ND PLAcErATING: 78MSRP: $24.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Primary Ingredient/Flavor:OsthmanthusBenjamin Harrison
phone: 414-747-4001benjamin@rishi-tea.comwww.rishi-tea.com
Qtade Tea & Heb,Island Dreams
rATING: 763rD PLAcEMSRP: $15.00/4 oz.Origin: Multiple, 2009Primary Ingredient/Flavor: N/AManjiv Jayakumarphone: 949-766-0070manjiv@qtradeteas.comwww.qtradeteas.com
rihi Tea, OrganicPeach Blossom White Tea
rATING: 75MSRP: $12.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Primary Ingredient/Flavor:PeachBenjamin Harrisonphone: 414-747-4001benjamin@rishi-tea.comwww.rishi-tea.com
TeaGhwendne usA,Strawberry White Tea
rATING: 69
MSRP: $14.62/4 oz.Origin: Germany, 2008Primary Ingredient/Flavor:StrawberryNicole Smithphone: 847-229-4535nsmith@teamerchants.comwww.teamerchants.com
Tea Et., Qian Lan Cha1000 Cranes
rATING: 69MSRP: $18.95/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Primary Ingredient/Flavor:StrawberryBeth Johnstonphone: 561-683-6838beth@teasetc.comwww.teasetc.com
speialTea In.,#853 White Acai Luminescence
rATING: 68MSRP: $10.95/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Primary Ingredient/Flavor: AcaiJuergen Linkphone: 203-610-8600link@specialteas.comwww.specialteasinc.com
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nGENERAL CATEGORIES: DARK OOLONG TEA
PeLi Tea,Fenghuang Dancong (Super)
1sT PLAcErATING: 89
MSRP:$75.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Mitchel Noblephone: 323-651-2282mitchel.noble@peliteas.comwww.peliteas.com
TeaGhwendne usA,Formosa Superior Choice
2ND PLAcErATING: 88MSRP: $45.21/4 ozOrigin: Taiwan, 2008Nicole Smithphone: 847-229-4535nsmith@teamerchants.comwww.teamerchants.com
PeLi Tea,Fenghuang Dancong (Special)
3rD PLAcErATING: 87MSRP: $75.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Mitchel Noblephone: 323-651-2282mitchel.noble@peliteas.comwww.peliteas.com
Dethlefen & Bal, Jun Chiyabari
rATING: 86MSRP: $19.90/4 oz.Origin: Nepal, 2008Sascha Karimpourphone: 630-851-8549info@dethlefsen-balk.uswww.dethlefsen-balk.us
Tea Et., Oriental Beauty
rATING: 85MSRP: $26.95/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Beth Johnstonphone: 561-683-6838beth@teasetc.comwww.teasetc.com
rihi Tea, Ba Xian Dancong
rATING: 84
MSRP: $113.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Benjamin Harrisonphone: 414-747-4001benjamin@rishi-tea.comwww.rishi-tea.com
rihi Tea, Huang Zhi Dancong
rATING: 83MSRP: $100.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Benjamin Harrisonphone: 414-747-4001benjamin@rishi-tea.comwww.rishi-tea.com
rihi Tea,Wuyi Da Hong Pao
rATING: 83MSRP: $93.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Benjamin Harrisonphone: 414-747-4001benjamin@rishi-tea.comwww.rishi-tea.com
Tea Et.,Shui Xian
rATING: 83MSRP: $22.95/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Beth Johnstonphone: 561-683-6838beth@teasetc.comwww.teasetc.com
Qtade Tea & Heb,Wuyi Extra Special
rATING: 81MSRP: $40.00/4 oz.
Origin: China, 2009Manjiv Jayakumarphone: 949-766-0070manjiv@qtradeteas.comwww.qtradeteas.com
Tea Et.,Qi Lan
rATING: 81MSRP: $22.95/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Beth Johnstonphone: 561-683-6838beth@teasetc.comwww.teasetc.com
The Whole Leaf,Lu Gu Dong Ding
rATING: 80MSRP: $40.00/4 oz.Origin: Taiwan, 2008Jonah Arterphone: 619-977-9838
jonaharter@thewholeleaf.comwww.thewholeleaf.com
Naivetea,Imperial Beauty Oolong
rATING: 79MSRP: $89.00/4 oz.Origin: Taiwan, 2009
Lawrence Laiphone: 650-430-6566naivetea@gmail.com
Bane & Waton Fine Tea,Aged Oolong (Golden Leaf Selections)
rATING: 78MSRP: $66.00/4 oz.Origin: Taiwan, 1979Ken Rudeephone: 206-625-9435ken@bwtea.comwww.barnesandwatson.com
rihi Tea,Iron Goddess of Mercy
rATING: 77MSRP: $16.00/4 oz.Origin: Taiwan, 2009Benjamin Harrisonphone: 414-747-4001benjamin@rishi-tea.comwww.rishi-tea.com
The Whole Leaf,Organic Dong Ding Oolong
rATING: 76MSRP: $28.00/4 oz.Origin: Taiwan, 2008Jonah Arterphone: 619-977-9838
jonaharter@thewholeleaf.comwww.thewholeleaf.com
nGENERAL CATEGORIES: DRY-FIRED GREEN TEA
Aoepai copoation,Ilrohyang of Sulloc
Premium Tea1sT PLAcE
rATING: 90MSRP: $200.00/4 oz.Origin: South Korea, 2009Hyun-min Parkphone: 8227095813hyunminp@amorepacific.comwww.sulloc.co.kr
Qtade Tea & Heb,Wuyang Chunyu
1sT PLAcErATING: 90
MSRP: $40.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2009Manjiv Jayakumarphone: 949-766-0070manjiv@qtradeteas.comwww.qtradeteas.com
PeLi Tea,Zhejiang Green Needle Tea
2ND PLAcErATING: 87MSRP: $55.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2009Mitchel Noblephone: 323-651-2282mitchel.noble@peliteas.comwww.peliteas.com
PeLi Tea,Jingshan Tea (Special)
3rD PLAcErATING: 86MSRP: $59.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2009Mitchel Noblephone: 323-651-2282mitchel.noble@peliteas.comwww.peliteas.com
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PeLi Tea,Jiuhua Buddha Tea (Special)
rATING: 86MSRP: $28.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2009Mitchel Noblephone: 323-651-2282mitchel.noble@peliteas.comwww.peliteas.com
PeLi Tea,Zhejiang Green Tea (Special)
rATING: 86MSRP: $21.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2009Mitchel Noblephone: 323-651-2282mitchel.noble@peliteas.comwww.peliteas.com
rihi Tea, Organic/Fair TradeGreen Needles
rATING: 86MSRP: $35.00/4 oz.
Origin: China, 2009Benjamin Harrisonphone: 414-747-4001benjamin@rishi-tea.comwww.rishi-tea.com
PeLi Tea, Dong TingBi Lo Chun (Special)
rATING: 83MSRP: $39.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2009Mitchel Noblephone: 323-651-2282mitchel.noble@peliteas.comwww.peliteas.com
PeLi Tea, Dong TingBi Lo Chun (Super)
rATING: 83MSRP: $59.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2009Mitchel Noblephone: 323-651-2282mitchel.noble@peliteas.comwww.peliteas.com
PeLi Tea,Yongxi Jade Fire (Special)
rATING: 82MSRP: $23.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2009
Mitchel Noblephone: 323-651-2282mitchel.noble@peliteas.comwww.peliteas.com
rihi Tea, Organic/Fair TradeSpring Needles
rATING: 82MSRP: $35.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2009Benjamin Harrisonphone: 414-747-4001benjamin@rishi-tea.comwww.rishi-tea.com
PeLi Tea, Huang ShanMao Feng (Special)
rATING: 81MSRP: $29.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2009Mitchel Noblephone: 323-651-2282mitchel.noble@peliteas.comwww.peliteas.com
PeLi Tea, Dong TingBi Lo Chun (Fine)
rATING: 80MSRP: $59.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2009Mitchel Noblephone: 323-651-2282mitchel.noble@peliteas.comwww.peliteas.com
TeaGhwendne usA,Formosa Pi Lo Chun
rATING: 80MSRP: $22.55/4 oz.
Origin: Taiwan, 2008Nicole Smithphone: 847-229-4535nsmith@teamerchants.comwww.teamerchants.com
PeLi Tea,Liu An Gua Pian (Special)
rATING: 79MSRP: $74.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2009Mitchel Noblephone: 323-651-2282mitchel.noble@peliteas.comwww.peliteas.com
rihi Tea, Organic Fair TradeAncient Emerald Lily
rATING: 79MSRP: $18.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2009Benjamin Harrisonphone: 414-747-4001benjamin@rishi-tea.comwww.rishi-tea.com
Vietna Tea Aoiation,Shan teaHa Giang
rATING: 79MSRP: $35.00/4 oz.Origin: Vietnam, 2009
Hong Nguyenphone: 84983313668vitas@fpt.vn; teatrade@fpt.vnwww.vitas.org.vn
TeaGhwendne usA,China Mao Feng
rATING: 77MSRP: $13.48/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Nicole Smithphone: 847-229-4535nsmith@teamerchants.comwww.teamerchants.com
Epie Intenational,Tasseo Pure Green
rATING: 68MSRP: $8.00/20 ct boxOrigin: Indonesia, 2009Eri Mardanusphone: 909-923-8588empinterns@yahoo.comwww.empire-international.com
nGENERAL CATEGORIES: GREEN OOLONG TEA
Bane & Waton Fine Tea,Jade Oolong (Golden LeafSelections)
1sT PLAcErATING: 91MSRP: $84.00, 4 oz.Origin: Taiwan, 2008Ken Rudeephone: 206-625-9435ken@bwtea.comwww.barnesandwatson.com
PeLi Tea, Ti Quan Yin (Super)2ND PLAcErATING: 89MSRP: $65.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Mitchel Noblephone: 323-651-2282mitchel.noble@peliteas.comwww.peliteas.com
rihi Tea, Jade Oolong
3rD PLAcErATING: 88MSRP: $16.00/4 oz.Origin: Taiwan, 2009Benjamin Harrisonphone: 414-747-4001benjamin@rishi-tea.comwww.rishi-tea.com
Naivetea, Delicate Bouquet
rATING: 87MSRP: $82.00/4 oz.Origin: Taiwan, 2009Lawrence Laiphone: 650-430-6566naivetea@gmail.com
PeLi Tea, Huang Jin Gui (Special)
rATING: 86MSRP:$27.00/ 4 oz.
Origin: China, 2008Mitchel Noblephone: 323-651-2282mitchel.noble@peliteas.comwww.peliteas.com
Qtade Tea & Heb,Tie Kuan Yin Superior
rATING: 85MSRP: $40.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2009Manjiv Jayakumarphone: 949-766-0070manjiv@qtradeteas.comwww.qtradeteas.com
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TeaGhwendne usA,Sumatra Oolong Barisan
rATING: 85MSRP: $11.22/4 oz.Origin: Sumatra, 2008Nicole Smithphone: 847-229-4535nsmith@teamerchants.comwww.teamerchants.com
Two Hill Tea Ltd.,Organic Iron Goddess of Mercy
rATING: 85MSRP: $38.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Haizhen Vissionphone: 250-352-6862haizhen@twohillstea.comwww.twohillstea.com
chaong,Phoobsering Oolong
rATING: 82MSRP: $68.00/4 oz.
Origin: India, 2009Mayank Bansalphone: 215-550-4710mb@chamongtea.comwww.chamongtea.com
nGENERAL CATEGORIES: HERBAL
Pipan In.,Tartary Buckwheat
1sT PLAcErATING: 86
MSRP: $9.99/4 oz.Origin: South Korea, 2009Ellen Kim
phone: 888-259-3915ekim@puripan.comwww.puripan.com
rihi Tea,Organic/Wild Schisandra Berry
2ND PLAcErATING: 85MSRP: $20.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Benjamin Harrisonphone: 414-747-4001benjamin@rishi-tea.comwww.rishi-tea.com
Pipan In.,
Mulberry Leaf3rD PLAcErATING: 80MSRP: $7.99/4 oz.Origin: South Korea, 2009Ellen Kimphone: 888-259-3915ekim@puripan.comwww.puripan.com
TeaGhwendne usA,Hibiscus Blossom
rATING: 79MSRP: $13.49/4 oz.Origin: South Africa, 2008Nicole Smithphone: 847-229-4535nsmith@teamerchants.comwww.teamerchants.com
nGENERAL CATEGORIES: PUER
PeLi Tea,Puer Tea (Special)
1sT PLAcErATING: 86
MSRP: $30.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 1996Mitchel Noblephone: 323-651-2282mitchel.noble@peliteas.comwww.peliteas.com
rihi Tea, Organic/Fair Trade
Puer Classic2ND PLAcErATING: 85MSRP: $12.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Benjamin Harrisonphone: 414-747-4001benjamin@rishi-tea.comwww.rishi-tea.com
rihi Tea, Organic/Fair TradeAncient Puer Palace
3rD PLAcErATING: 82MSRP: $50.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2005Benjamin Harrisonphone: 414-747-4001benjamin@rishi-tea.comwww.rishi-tea.com
TeaGhwendne usA,Puerh Tuocha
rATING: 79MSRP: $14.62/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Nicole Smithphone: 847-229-4535nsmith@teamerchants.comwww.teamerchants.com
rihi Tea, Organic/Fair TradeAncient Puer Tuo Cha
rATING: 78MSRP: $12.50/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Benjamin Harrisonphone: 414-747-4001benjamin@rishi-tea.comwww.rishi-tea.com
nGENERAL CATEGORIES: STEAMED GREEN TEA
Qtade Tea & Heb,Yame Hon-Gyokuro
1sT PLAcErATING: 87
MSRP: $50.00/4 oz.Origin: Japan, 2009Manjiv Jayakumarphone: 949-766-0070manjiv@qtradeteas.comwww.qtradeteas.com
rihi Tea, GyoKuro
2ND PLAcErATING: 86MSRP: $180.00/4 oz.Origin: Japan, 2008Benjamin Harrisonphone: 414-747-4001benjamin@rishi-tea.comwww.rishi-tea.com
rihi Tea,
Organic Kukicha3rD PLAcErATING: 85MSRP: $22.70/4 oz.Origin: Japan, 2008Benjamin Harrisonphone: 414-747-4001benjamin@rishi-tea.comwww.rishi-tea.com
Aoepai copoation,Sejac of Sulloc Premium Tea
rATING: 84MSRP: $55.00/4 oz.Origin: South Korea, 2008
Hyun-min Parkphone: 8227095813hyunminp@amorepacific.comwww.sulloc.co.kr
rihi Tea, Karigane
rATING: 84MSRP: $63.00/4 oz.Origin: Japan, 2008Benjamin Harrisonphone: 414-747-4001benjamin@rishi-tea.comwww.rishi-tea.com
Tazo Tea,China Green Tips
rATING: 82MSRP: $11.34/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008www.cooking.com
TeaGhwendne usA,Japan Gyokuro
rATING: 81MSRP: $50.88/4 oz.Origin: Japan, 2008Nicole Smithphone: 847-229-4535nsmith@teamerchants.comwww.teamerchants.com
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Pipan In.,Hadong
rATING: 79MSRP: $32.99/4 oz.Origin: South Korea, 2008Ellen Kimphone: 888-259-3915ekim@puripan.comwww.puripan.com
Aoepai copoation,Sulloc Halla
rATING: 77MSRP: $6.70/4 oz.Origin: South Korea, 2008Hyun-min Parkphone: 8227095813hyunminp@amorepacific.comwww.sulloc.co.kr
sgioto usA, Inc(SA Japanese Green Tea), Hoji cha
rATING: 77MSRP: $25.97/4 oz.
Origin: Japan, 2008Kyohei Sugimotophone: 206-774-0905kyohei@sugimotousa.comwww.sugimotousa.com
nGENERAL CATEGORIES:TREASURE/DISPLAY/FLOWERING TEA
Tea Beond,L.T. Grade A Collection
1sT PLAcErATING: 82
MSRP: $21.99 4/bloomsOrigin: China, 2008
Jane Londonphone: 215-219-0425hongyan.london@gmail.comwww.teabeyond.com
Fjian Gang F Tea co., Ltd,Royal Lily
2ND PLAcErATING: 73MSRP: $18.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2009Zheng Qiphone: 862087501508
joseph@grandfoktea.comwww.grandfoktea.com
TeaGhwendne usA,China Yin Zhen Flowering
3rD PLAcErATING: 70MSRP: $55.44/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Nicole Smithphone: 847-229-4535nsmith@teamerchants.comwww.teamerchants.com
nGENERAL CATEGORIES: WHITE TEA
rihi Tea,Organic Silver Needle
1sT PLAcErATING: 88
MSRP: $24.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Benjamin Harrisonphone: 414-747-4001benjamin@rishi-tea.comwww.rishi-tea.com
Two Hill Tea Ltd., Organic Silver Needle
2ND PLAcErATING: 87MSRP: $40.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Haizhen Vissionphone: 250-352-6862haizhen@twohillstea.comwww.twohillstea.com
Fjian Gang F Tea co., Ltd,
Silver Needle3rD PLAcErATING: 86MSRP: $23.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2009Zheng Qi phone: 862087501508
joseph@grandfoktea.comwww.grandfoktea.com
Qtade Tea & Heb,Morning Dew Silver Needle
rATING: 85MSRP: $25.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2009Manjiv Jayakumarphone: 949-766-0070manjiv@qtradeteas.comwww.qtradeteas.com
rihi Tea, Organic White Peony
rATING: 85MSRP: $8.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2009Benjamin Harrisonphone: 414-747-4001benjamin@rishi-tea.comwww.rishi-tea.com
rihi Tea, Organic/Fair TradeAncient White Buds
rATING: 84MSRP: $42.50/4 oz.Origin: China, 2009Benjamin Harrisonphone: 414-747-4001benjamin@rishi-tea.comwww.rishi-tea.com
Tea Et., Bai Hao Silver Needle Organic
rATING: 84MSRP: $29.95/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Beth Johnstonphone: 561-683-6838beth@teasetc.comwww.teasetc.com
The Whole Leaf,Organic Silver Needle
rATING: 83MSRP: $40.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Jonah Arterphone: 619-977-9838
jonaharter@thewholeleaf.comwww.thewholeleaf.com
PeLi Tea,Silver Needle White Tea
rATING: 82MSRP: $30.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2009Mitchel Noblephone: 323-651-2282mitchel.noble@peliteas.comwww.peliteas.com
rihi Tea,Organic Silver Needle
rATING: 81MSRP: $24.00/4 oz.
Origin: China, 2009Benjamin Harrisonphone: 414-747-4001benjamin@rishi-tea.comwww.rishi-tea.com
PeLi Tea, White Peony(Super King)
rATING: 80MSRP: $25.00/4 ozOrigin: China, 2009Mitchel Noblephone: 323-651-2282mitchel.noble@peliteas.comwww.peliteas.com
Tea Et.,Bai Mu Dan Organic
rATING: 80MSRP: $22.95/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Beth Johnstonphone: 561-683-6838beth@teasetc.comwww.teasetc.com
rihi Tea, Organic/Fair TradeAncient Moonlight White
rATING: 79MSRP: $29.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2009
Benjamin Harrisonphone: 414-747-4001benjamin@rishi-tea.comwww.rishi-tea.com
PeLi Tea, Top White Tea
rATING: 77MSRP: $66.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2009Mitchel Noblephone: 323-651-2282mitchel.noble@peliteas.comwww.peliteas.com
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nFOODSERVICE: FLAVORED BLACK
rihi Tea, Organic/FairTrade Summer Lemon
1sT PLAcErATING: 87
MSRP: $1.75/packGallons/pack: 1Benjamin Harrisonphone: 414-747-4001benjamin@rishi-tea.comwww.rishi-tea.com
At of Tea,Passion Fruit Jasmine
2ND PLAcErATING: 86MSRP: $1.75/packGallons/pack: 3Steve Schwartzphone: 310-765-7460steve@artoftea.comwww.artoftea.com
shangi La Tea copan,Porganic Maple Caramel Iced Tea
3rD PLAcErATING: 85MSRP: VariesGallons/pack: 3
Richard Guzauskasphone: 562-942-9828tealifestyle@earthlink.netwww.shangrilatea.com
sngaden speialt Tea,Organic Ancient TropicsBlack Iced Tea
rATING: 84MSRP: $3.60/packGallons/pack: 2.75Victor Jaraphone: 626-202-0326victor.jara@sungardentea.comwww.sungardentea.com
La ce coffee & Tea,La Crme Apricot Mango Iced Tea
rATING: 83MSRP: $1.60/packGallons/pack: 1.5Samantha Hamiltonphone: 877-493-2326sah1in3@yahoo.comwww.lacremecoffeeandtea.com
Intenational Tea Ipote,Tropical Paradise
rATING: 82MSRP: $1.60/per packGallons/pack: 3Devan Shahphone: 562-801-9600tealand@msn.comwww.teavendor.com
rihi Tea, Organic/Fair TradeClassic Citrus
rATING: 81MSRP: $1.75/packGallons/pack: 1Benjamin Harrisonphone: 414-747-4001benjamin@rishi-tea.comwww.rishi-tea.com
nFOODSERVICE: FLAVORED GREEN
shangi La Tea copan,Organic AmbrosiaGreen Iced Tea
1sT PLAcErATING: 89MSRP: VariesGallons/pack: 3Richard Guzauskas
phone: 562-942-9828tealifestyle@earthlink.netwww.waltersbay.com
sngaden speialt Tea,Organic Serene GreenCitrus Iced Tea
1sT PLAcErATING: 89MSRP: $3.60/packGallons/pack: 2.75Victor Jaraphone: 626-202-0326victor.jara@sungardentea.comwww.sungardentea.com
rihi Tea, Organic/Fair TradeCitron Green
2ND PLAcErATING: 85MSRP: $1.75/packGallons/pack: 1Benjamin Harrisonphone: 414-747-4001benjamin@rishi-tea.comwww.rishi-tea.com
Walte Ba Bogawantalawa Etate,Walters Bay Mint Green Iced Tea
3rD PLAcErATING: 82MSRP: $0.78/packGallons/pack: 3Christian Weberphone: 512-306-0935christianw@waltersbay.com
www.waltersbay.com
nFOODSERVICE: FLAVORED HERBAL
rihi Tea, Organic/Fair TradeTropical Crimson
1sT PLAcErATING: 86
MSRP: $1.75/packGallons/pack: 1Benjamin Harrisonphone: 414-747-4001benjamin@rishi-tea.comwww.rishi-tea.com
sngaden speialt Tea,Organic Berry White Iced Tea
2ND PLAcErATING: 85MSRP: $3.60/pack;Gallons/pack: 2.75Victor Jaraphone: 626-202-0326victor.jara@sungardentea.comwww.sungardentea.com
rihi Tea, Organic/Fair TradeBlueberry Red
3rD PLAcErATING: 84MSRP: $1.75/packGallons/pack: 1Benjamin Harrisonphone: 414-747-4001benjamin@rishi-tea.comwww.rishi-tea.com
Bane & Waton Fine Tea,SunSplash (Natural)
rATING: 82MSRP: $1.00/packGallons/pack: 1Ken Rudeephone: 206-625-9435ken@bwtea.comwww.barnesandwatson.com
rihi Tea, Organic/Fair TradeMint Rooibos
rATING: 81MSRP: $1.75/packGallons/pack: 1Benjamin Harrisonphone: 414-747-4001benjamin@rishi-tea.comwww.rishi-tea.com
ICEDTEACLASS
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shangi La Tea copan,Organic Rooibos Spice
rATING: 82MSRP: VariesGallons/pack: 1.5Richard Guzauskasphone: 562-942-9828tealifestyle@earthlink.netwww.shangrilatea.com
sngaden speialt Tea,Organic Red Berry 2 Rooibos Iced Tea
rATING: 80MSRP: $3.60/pack;Gallons/pack: 2.75Victor Jaraphone: 626-202-0326victor.jara@sungardentea.comwww.sungardentea.com
nFOODSERVICE: UNFLAVORED BLACK
shangi La Tea copan,Natural Organic
Black Iced Tea1sT PLAcE
rATING: 86MSRP: VariesGallons/pack: 3Richard Guzauskasphone: 562-942-9828tealifestyle@earthlink.netwww.shangrilatea.com
Intenational Tea Ipote,100% Nilgiri Ice Tea Blend
2ND PLAcErATING: 85MSRP: $1.30/packGallons/pack: 3Devan Shahphone: 562-801-9600tealand@msn.comwww.teavendor.com
Walte Ba Bogawantalawa Etate,Walters Bay Black Iced Tea
3rD PLAcErATING: 83MSRP: $0.24/packGallons/pack: 3Christian Weberphone: 512-306-0935christianw@waltersbay.comwww.waltersbay.com
At of Tea,Classic Black
rATING: 82MSRP: $1.75/packGallons/pack: 3Steve Schwartzphone: 310-765-7460steve@artoftea.comwww.artoftea.com
Bane & Waton Fine Tea,Classic Blend
rATING: 81MSRP: $2.75/packGallons/pack: 3Ken Rudeephone: 206-625-9435ken@bwtea.comwww.barnesandwatson.com
rihi Tea, Organic/Fair TradePure Iced Tea
rATING: 81MSRP: $1.75/packGallons/pack: 1Benjamin Harrisonphone: 414-747-4001benjamin@rishi-tea.com
nFOODSERVICE: UNFLAVORED GREEN
shangi La Tea copan,Natural OrganicGreen Iced Tea
1sT PLAcErATING: 85MSRP: VariesGallons/pack: 3Richard Guzauskasphone: 562-942-9828tealifestyle@earthlink.netwww.shangrilatea.com
At of Tea,Liquid Jade
2ND PLAcErATING: 83MSRP: $1.75/packGallons per pack: 3
Steve Schwartzphone: 310-765-7460steve@artoftea.comwww.artoftea.com
Walte Ba Bogawantalawa Etate,Walters Bay Green Iced Tea
3rD PLAcErATING: 80MSRP: $0.47/pack;Gallons/pack: 3Christian Weberphone: 512-306-0935christianw@waltersbay.comwww.waltersbay.com
nFOODSERVICE: BEST VALUE
Walte BaBogawantalawa Etate,Walters Bay Black Iced Tea
rATING: 83MSRP: $0.24/packGallons/pack: 3Christian Weberphone: 512-306-0935christianw@waltersbay.comwww.waltersbay.com
nFREESTYLE: HERBAL
Pipan In.,TEA IN A JARALOE VERA
1sT PLAcErATING: 86
Ellen Kimphone: 888-259-3915ekim@puripan.comwww.puripan.com
Qtade Tea & Heb,Rosa de Jamaica
2ND PLAcErATING: 85Manjiv Jayakumarphone: 949-766-0070manjiv@qtradeteas.comwww.qtradeteas.com
Pipan In.,TEA IN A JARGINGER
3rD PLAcErATING: 83
Ellen Kimphone: 888-259-3915ekim@puripan.comwww.puripan.com
Dethlefen & Bal,Fruit Tea Blend Watermelon
rATING: 81Sascha Karimpourphone: 630-851-8549info@dethlefsen-balk.uswww.dethlefsen-balk.us
AIyA Aeia In.,Rooibos Pre-Mix
rATING: 80Jon Baumgardnerphone: 310-212-1395
jbaumgardner@aiya-america.comwww.aiya-america.com
nFREESTYLE: TEA
Bane & Waton Fine Tea,Iron Buddha and the Flower
1sT PLAcErATING: 85
Ken Rudeephone: 206-625-9435ken@bwtea.comwww.barnesandwatson.com
AIyA Aeia In.,Black Tea Pre-Mix
2ND PLAcErATING: 81Jon Baumgardnerphone: 310-212-1395
jbaumgardner@aiya-america.comwww.aiya-america.com
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nFREESTYLE: BEST PRESENTATION
Pipan In.,TEA IN A JARALOE VERA
rATING: 86Ellen Kim
phone: 888-259-3915ekim@puripan.com
www.puripan.com
nREADY-TO-DRINK: FLAVORED BLACK
maetspie,MarketSpice Signature Blend
1sT PLAcErATING: 86MSRP: $3.50-$3.95/bottleJudy Dawsonphone: 206-719-8753
judymarsp@q.com
maetspie,Pomegranate Splash
2ND PLAcE
rATING: 85MSRP: $3.50-$3.95/bottleJudy Dawsonphone: 206-719-8753
judymarsp@q.com
ITO EN,TEAS TEA Naturally SweetCitrus Black
3rD PLAcErATING: 77MSRP: 1.49/bottleYoshie Yano-Penningsphone: 718-250-4024yyano@itoen.com
www.itoen.com
nREADY-TO-DRINK: FLAVORED GREEN
ITO EN, Jasmine Green Tea
1sT PLAcErATING: 83MSRP: $1.99/bottle
Yoshie Yano-Penningsphone: 718-250-4024yyano@itoen.comwww.itoen.com
Wegan, Just TeaGreen Jasmine,manufactured by ITO EN
2ND PLAcErATING: 82MSRP: $1.25/bottleYoshie Yano-Penningsphone: 718-250-4024yyano@itoen.comwww.wegmans.com
nREADY-TO-DRINK: SWEETENED GREEN
Tazo Tea,Tazo Organic Iced Green
1sT PLAcErATING: 84
MSRP: $1.69/bottlewww.tazo.com
kiBee Goet sweet Tea,KimBees Lemon-Raspberry Gourmet
2ND PLAcErATING: 80MSRP: $2.50/bottleKimberly Brownphone: 1-877-KIMBEESsales@kimbees.comwww.kimbees.com
kiBee Goet sweet Tea,KimBees Almond Gourmet Sweet
3rD PLAcErATING: 79MSRP: $2.50/bottleKimberly Brownphone: 1-877-KIMBEESsales@kimbees.comwww.kimbees.com
Epie Intenational,The Botol Sosro Jasmine Tea
rATING: 75MSRP: $7.00/caseEri Mardanusphone: 909-923-8588empintems@yahoo.comwww.empire-international.com
nREADY-TO-DRINK: UNFLAVORED BLACK
Adagio Tea,Anteadote Organic Black Tea
1sT PLAcErATING: 87
MSRP: $1.79/bottleMichael Cramerphone: 973-253-7400michael@adagio.comwww.adagioxl.com
Wegan, Just TeaBlack,manufactured by ITO EN
2ND PLAcErATING: 86
MSRP: $1.25/bottleYoshie Yano-Penningsphone: 718-250-4024yyano@itoen.comwww.wegmans.com
nREADY-TO-DRINK: UNFLAVORED GREEN
ITO EN, Oi Ocha Dark
1sT PLAcErATING: 79MSRP: $1.99/bottle
Yoshie Yano-Penningsphone: 718-250-4024yyano@itoen.comwww.itoen.com
Wegan, Just TeaGreen,manufactured by ITO EN
2ND PLAcErATING: 78MSRP: $1.25/bottleYoshie Yano-Penningsphone: 718-250-4024yyano@itoen.comwww.wegmans.com
La ce coffee & Tea, La Crme100% Organic Unsweetened Green Tea
3rD PLAcErATING: 77
MSRP: $1.95/bottleSamantha Hamiltonphone: 877-493-2326sah1in3@yahoo.comwww.lacremecoffeeandtea.com
nREADY-TO-DRINK: UNFLAVORED OOLONG
ITO EN, Oolong Shot
1sT PLAcE
rATING: 85MSRP: $1.79/bottle
Yoshie Yano-Penningsphone: 718-250-4024yyano@itoen.comwww.itoen.com
Wegan, Just TeaOolong,manufactured by ITO EN
2ND PLAcErATING: 79MSRP: $1.25/bottleYoshie Yano-Penningsphone: 718-250-4024yyano@itoen.com
www.wegmans.com
Adagio Tea,Anteadote Organic Oolong Tea
3rD PLAcErATING: 73MSRP: $1.79/bottleMichael Cramerphone: 973-253-7401michael@adagio.comwww.adagioxl.com
nREADY-TO-DRINK: BEST PACKAGING
kiBee Goet sweet Tea,KimBees Lemon-RaspberryGourmet
rATING: 80MSRP: $2.50 per btlKimberly Brownphone: 1-877-KimBeessales@kimbees.comwww.kimbees.com
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