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Toucha
Individually wrapped compressed tea balls shaped like a bird's nest. A dark and rich leaf with very distinct earthiness, it brews up to 18 oz. with multiple infusions possible. As with other Pu-erhs, Touchas possess the health-giving qualities of reducing fat and lowering cholesterol.

Rose Toucha
Made from dark aged tea leaves blended with rose petals and then compressed into small bowls. Fragrant, sweet and very earthy aroma similar to wild rice with subtle hints of Rose. Will provide multiple infusions.

Org. Ancient Tree Toucha
Has a surprisingly rich and sweetly flavored infusion with a big body and a smooth finish. Hand harvested from ancient tea trees.

Note: Please inquire about our large selection of Pu-erhs not found in this menu.

Wild Ancient Tea Trees
of Jin Mai Mountains

These Pu-erh tea cakes and touchas originated from old tea trees with a history of 1,300 years. The tea is prepared with fermentation, high steaming and pressing. It brews with a fragrant, mellow and slightly sweet taste. It functions to relieve hotness and thirst, improve appetite, promote weight loss, reduce blood pressure, cholesterol and blood fats, and prevent cancer.

Pu-ehr Tea

Pu-erh tea is prized in China for its health benefits, but is still gaining recognition in the west due to it's strong flavor. Pu-erh is harvested from old, large leaf varieties in Yunnan province, where it then undergoes several unique processing steps, mainly, being heaped into large piles and being allowed to "compost". Constant turning of the leaves and careful monitoring of the moisture and temperature are essential to the finished product. Often, after firing, the finished pu-erhs are stored underground to allow them to age properly, sometimes up to 50 years!