Japan Gyokuro

Japan Gyokuro#720 The advent of spring heralds this elite Jade Dew tea that is entirely produced by hand in a boutique setting in the Aichi Prefecture. The emerald leaf takes on a lustrous appearance after being subjected to full shading under trellises for several weeks. Intense chartreuse cup, with rewarding notes of seaweed and honeydew melon. Also makes a delicious second brew. Only available in 100g bags. Preparation: 3 g tea leaves (1 level teaspoon) per 8

Who can resist this friendly fox bedecked with a pretty floral headpiece

Its intense coppery red cup has the flavor of a breakfast blend—strong

A metal inner lid ensures contents remain fresh

#903  Lemon on a classic earl grey base

#245  This premium second flush features a slightly open leaf and silvery tips

while it's a light and very sweet iced tea

sinensis var assamica and var

Preparation: 3 g tea leaves (1 heaping teaspoon) per 8 oz cup of filtered water

The set is displayed on Cassat's The Cup of Tea fine art print card

or drinking straw

whisk until frothy (10–15 seconds) with a bamboo whisk

(Teacups and flight cards are for illustration purposes only