Would you like some lemon with that?

New research (though I don't know by whom) suggests that a squeeze of lemon juice in your tea helps with the absorption of catechins into the blood stream. Catechins are the class of powerful antioxidants found in abundance in green tea, as well as in wine and cocoa. Read the full story about the lemon juice here

Green Tea Has Role in Prostate Cancer Prevention

A clinical trial whose results were published this month concluded that green tea has a potential role in the treatment or prevention of prostate cancer.

A team of researchers from the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center and Overton Brooks VA Medical Center in Shreveport, La., conducted the study, which sought to determine whether high doses of the polyphenol found in green tea could reduce the levels of serum biomarkers associated with poor prognosis in prostate cancer patients.

The study was based on previous work indicating that epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), the polyphenol in green tea, has possible benefits for patients with prostate cancer, which leads to the death of some 27,000 men in the United States each year.

Twenty-six men ages 18 to 75 took 800 milligrams of EGCG daily over an average of six weeks. The EGCG was contained in Polyphenon E pills, and the patients all were scheduled to have their prostates removed.

Before and after the surgery, researchers measured the levels of several tissue markers that have been shown to indicate the worsening of prostate cancer. They found that, "men diagnosed with prostate cancer who take 1.3 grams daily of green tea catechins (800 milligrams EGCG) show a significant reduction in" several of these markers, stated a report published in the June 19 issue of Cancer Prevention Research.

Further in vitro study of cells also indicated that EGCG blocked the production of two of the biomarkers – hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) – in "at least two different prostate cancer-associated fibroblast cell lines." This is significant because HGF has been demonstrated in other research to promote cancer progression, the report noted, and lower levels of VEGF is predicted to increase a patient's overall survival time.

The study also looked at the possible detrimental effects on the liver of the high doses of EGCG, and found none.

The report concluded, "These data support a potential role for Polyphenon E in the treatment or prevention of prostate cancer and suggest that these findings should be verified by larger, placebo-controlled clinical trials."

Dr. James Cardelli, professor of microbiology and immunology and co-director of the LSU Cancer Center said, "The work will continue, and in fact we have opened a clinical trial to begin to determine if tea extracts can increase overall survival of lung cancer patients when combined with the targeted agent Tarceva. A lot of work still needs to be done."

Friday, 26 June 2009
by Heidi Kyser

Sad News regarding the Makaibari Tea Estate

The Makaibari Tea Estate in the Darjeeling region of India is home to some of our most popular teas -- Makaibari Green (also with ginger or mint added) , Makaibari Silver Tips, Ooooh Darjeelong. These teas may be in short supply in the coming months sue to a devastating cyclone that hit the estate last week. Below is the full story:

Makaibari Recovering From Cyclone Aila
by Heidi Kyser
Friday, 19 June 2009

Makaibari Estate suffered great damage from Cyclone Aila (photo courtesy Eco Prima)

A relief effort is underway to help the managers and workers at the Makaibari Tea estate who were affected by Cyclone Aila.

According to national weather reports, Aila (sometimes called a cyclone and sometimes a tropical storm) made landfall in southern Bangladesh and eastern India on May 25, 2009. The Times of India reported that the storm took an unusual turn directly to the north, causing it to rip through areas rarely affected by tropical storms. Various media have estimated the death toll so far to be as high as 275.

Rajah Banerjee, CEO of Makaibari described the cyclone as "devastating":

"On the night of 25th May , a fierce cyclone hit us with all its fury. It sped across the vast plains of Bengal, and winds, which were 139 miles an hour, increased its intensity once it was funneled into crevasses of the Himalayan foothills. Makaibari, in the Darjeeling sub-district of Kurseong was the first on its deadly path of mayhem , death and destruction."

"The ferocity of the wind-lashed rain was so great that the window panes turned to dust on impact – there were scarcely any shards. To see it happen in front of one's eyes is an absolute trauma. Branches of trees snapped off easily. Thousands of them swirled around throughout the night of the storm like unguided missiles, impaling and destroying. It was a night of terror, the likes of which has never been experienced before."

Damage to Makaibari Estate caused by Cyclone Aila (photo courtesy Eco Prima)Anupa Mueller, owner and CEO of Eco-Prima Tea, a close partner of Makaibari, reported that the cyclone damaged the roof of the tea factory, the manager's complex and 150 workers' homes. Banerjee added that he had lost 12 acres of tea in the rains that accompanied the storm.

Mueller received a letter from the Office of the Sub-Divisional Magistrate in Darjeeling, which summarized the disaster and stated, "We are distributing relief from our end, but it would be desirable if NGOs (non-government organizations) are also involved in this relief and reconstruction."

According to the letter, a total of 3,322 houses were destroyed and another 5,346 were partially damaged. Mueller said Makaibari's estimated losses will be $1.5 million to $2 million.

In response, Eco-Prima plans to allocate a percentage of all Makaibari sales for relief funds. The company has set up a Web page where donations can be made.

Hampstead Tea London, another company that works closely with Makaibari, has also set up a special page on its Web site where donors can make contributions. Kiran Tawadey, director of Hampstead, said the effort has received support from Fairtrade as well as customers.

A tea tasting scheduled

On Friday, June 12 6pm-8pm there will be an Artist's Reception entitled ``Inspired by the Teapot'' held at Aimie's Lobby Gallery at Aimie's Dinner and a Movie on Glen Street in downtown Glens Falls. The artists are students of Chris Walton, of Studio Art in Glens Falls.
This is an exhibition of pottery and painting that is inspired by tea. Especially unique to this evening, each visitor will receive a gift of tea bowl made by the students. As well, there will be a tea tasting provided by SensibiliTeas. Though I've no idea yet precisely which tea to serve, it's sure to be a wonderful show. I hope that if you are in our area, you'll be able to join us!

If you require additional detail, please feel free to contact SensibiliTeas at
teasmith@sensibiliteasonline.com or contact Chris Walton at 518-743-1493.

Leukemia Patients Benefit From EGCG in Clinical Trial

A research team from the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., last week released results of a clinical trial suggesting that an antioxidant found in green tea can benefit patients with a common type of leukemia.

A Mayo Clinic team led by Drs. Tait Shanafelt and Neil Kay were following up on previous, promising research in laboratories, on animal tissue and then on human cells. They administered capsules containing high doses (400 to 2,000 milligrams each) of epigallocatechin gallate, an antioxidant in green tea, to 33 patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), which a news release described as "the most common subtype of leukemia in the United States."

One-third of participants experienced a reduced lymphocyte count, and the majority of individuals who entered the study with enlarged lymph nodes saw a 50-percent or greater decline in their lymph node size, the release stated.

Shanafelt said, "We found not only that patients tolerated the green tea extract at very high doses, but that many of them saw regression to some degree of their chronic lymphocytic leukemia."

Although blood tests can help diagnose CLL early on, there is no cure for the disease, and treatment requires letting it progress. About half of CLL patients have an aggressive form of it that leads to early death. According to the release, "Researchers hope that EGCG can stabilize CLL for early stage patients or perhaps improve the effectiveness of treatment when combined with other therapies."

A follow-up study to this one is already underway. A video interview with Shanafelt can be seen here.

June is National Iced Tea Month

June is National Iced Tea Month!

There are numerous stories about various food and drink products being introduced at the 1904 World's Fair in St. Louis. Such lists typically include iced tea as being "invented" at the 1904 Fair. Iced tea is often attributed to tea merchant Richard Blechynden, a tea plantation owner. The story goes that he had planned to give away free samples of his hot tea to fair visitors. However, the St. Louis summer was so hot that few fair visitors seemed interested. It is said that Blechynden dumped some ice into his tea creating a drink that was a "hit" at the fair.
Great story ... however ... fourteen years earlier ...

On September 20 and 21, 1890, the Missouri State Reunion of Ex-Confederate Veterans was held in Nevada, Missouri. Fifteen thousand veterans converged on the city of Nevada including several hundred from St. Louis. This event was held at the Artesian Park where an encampment was set up with rows upon rows of tents. The encampment was called Camp Jackson.

On the first day, a huge meal was served. The magnitude of this large barbecue is absolutely amazing even by today's standards -- over 11,000 pounds of beef was cooked. The biggest surprise however, is that the meal included iced tea - 880 gallons of it. Below is a clipping about that meal that appeared as a part of the write-up about the Confederate reunion that appeared in the September 28, 1890 issue of the Nevada Noticer newspaper.

This article was published fourteen years before the World's Fair. It also seems notable that the article is written in a style that infers that the newspaper assumed its readers knew what iced tea was. There can be no doubt that this clipping proves that iced tea was not "invented" at the St. Louis World's Fair and it inference is that iced tea had been around prior to 1890. This causes one to wonder if one of the St. Louis delegates remembered this drink and "re-invented" it at the fair. Or maybe the 1904 iced tea invention was just one of the many myths surrounding the World's Fair.

Pat Villmer of the St. Louis World's Fair Society wrote that tea, " wasn't 'invented' at the World's Fair. The good people of the South were serving iced tea in their homes long before the 1904 World's Fair. It was just popularized at the World's Fair. It was called sweet tea served cool not hot in the summer in the South. Ice, when available, was used. Remember, ice was the premium in the early days before refrigeration, not tea."

Even though it appears that not everyone believes that Iced Tea was "invented" at the fair, there are still numerous web sites and World's Fair references which declare that that is exactly what happened. It may have been popularized there, but this clipping definitely proves that Iced Tea was not a new drink in 1904.

Reference: Nevada Noticer, September 28, 1890. Nevada, MO.

Skip the Latte!

In the past few weeks, I guess as bathing suit season approaches more aggressively, the shop has been inundated with requests to help folks lose weight. Sure, there are tea's that can help boost your metabolism, help increase your energy level, curb your craving for sweets ... but do you know how many folks are telling me they stop by Starbucks for their morning latte? Maybe it's not just what you start drinking ... but also what you stop drinking!

Did you know that

...most of Starbucks' lattes pack more sugar than a two-scoop ice cream sundae? The Starbucks nutrition website boasts that one Grande Latte provides half of your recommended calcium intake for an entire day. What it doesn’t say is that some of those calcium-packed beverages also provides almost your entire day’s worth of sugars. Check it out: a no-whip Grande Gingersnap Latte packs 34 grams of the sweet stuff, a no-whip Grande Cinnamon Dolce Latte offers 37 grams. And the healthy-sounding Grande Black Tea Latte includes 31 grams. Add whipped cream, add sugar. And cutting back from 2 percent milk to skim doesn’t help, either—in fact, the fat-free versions are even sweeter.

If the RDA for sugar intake is 40g, how nice is the menu for the rest of your day really going to be? Let me suggest that you replace the daily latte with a cup of something TASTY AND GOOD FOR YOU that you can create in your own home? Save yourself the fat, the sugars, the calories, the gasoline and the money!

2009 Tea Expo Award Winners

We are pleased to announced that we have some of the 2009 Tea Expo Award Winners in stock!

In the Breakfast Blend category: 1st place! Chinese Breakfast
In the Ceylon category: 2nd place! Ceylon Vithanakande FBOPF EX
In the Darjeeling category: 2nd place! Darjeeling Risheehat Summer
In the Yunnan category: 2nd place! Golden Monkey
In the Black tea category: 3rd place! Ceylon Vithanakande
In the Iced Tea category: 2nd place! Citron Green Iced Tea Blend
3rd place! Blueberry Rooibos

Woohoo! Nice to have these winners on our shelves!

German Researchers: White Tea Can Affect Fat Life Cycle

Friday, 15 May 2009

Concern over increases in obesity-related diseases prompted research into the effects of white tea on the human body. Researchers in Germany conducted in-vitro studies to explore the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying fat metabolism, more specifically the effect of white tea on cultured human subcutaneous preadipocytes and adiopocytes (fat cells).

The findings, published this month in Nutrition & Metabolism, found that white tea effectively inhibits adipogenesis (the production of fat) and stimulates lipolysis activity (the destruction of fats). According to the abstract, this means white tea “can be utilized to modulate different levels of the adipocyte life cycle.”

If you'd like to see the full study and abstract please let me know and I'll provide that info to you!

World Asthma Day -- May 4

World Asthma Day reminds us of the plight that millions of sufferers of this lung disease face on an ongoing basis. An attack can be caused by allergy, infection or even stress, and can cause shortness of breath and struggling for air. If you want to keep the onset of an attack at bay by using holistic means, then visit a green grocer and grab some carrots and fresh ginger root. Grate and strain the ginger until you get about a tablespoon of juice. Add this to approximately six ounces of fresh carrot juice and drink each morning or anytime you feel congested. Helping to ease or prevent the next attack is the goal of this drink.

It's also been reported by customers of SensibiliTeas who are asthma sufferers, that the addition of African Outback (lemon myrtle and rooibos) in their daily routine (2-3 cups daily) has significantly reduced asthma symptoms in child and adult alike.

Swine Flu

Though news reports can seem really scary, I’m trying to keep this all in perspective. There are plenty of other illnesses out there that are responsible for far more deaths than swine flu. That’s not necessarily a good thing, but the regular flu kills over 10,000 people annually. Most of the folks hardest hit by influenza are older adults, very young children, and those who already tend to be sickly. Did you know that those are also the people who show the greatest vitamin D deficiencies?

Keep your Vitamin D levels up! We’re all taught that vitamin D is necessary for the development of healthy bones and teeth. But did you know that vitamin D is also great for your immune system? Sure, we all know milk is a great source of vitamin D, but remember that vitamin D can also be found in fish, eggs or fortified cereals. Vitamin D supplements are advised for those not getting enough vitamin D in their diet. Exposure to the sun is also important to keeping your vitamin D levels up. As contrary as it seems, this means exposure to the sun WITHOUT sunscreen. Sunscreens that block UV rays prevent the synthesis of vitamin D in the skin. No one is saying go out and lay in the sun unprotected for hours on end, but a few minutes a couple of times a day could be enough to help keep your vitamin D levels in check.

Hydrate! Our bodies are 80% water. It's important to stay hydrated and to allow the body to flush toxins from the blood and the liver.

Avoid stress. Every time we allow ourselves to become overcome with stress (often things we cannot control or change) we weaken our immune systems. Learn to cope with stress more effectively. Write down everything that worries you. Put that paper away. Read it again 2 months from now. How many of those fears were valid?

Avoid sugar and processed foods. Sugar decreases the function of your immune system almost immediately, and as you likely know, a strong immune system is key to fighting off viruses and other illness. Be aware that sugar is present in foods you may not suspect, like ketchup and fruit juice. This is a good rule even outside the times of a swine flu outbreak.

Get Enough Rest. Just like it becomes harder for you to get your daily tasks done if you're tired, if your body is overly fatigued it will be harder for it to fight the flu. Perhaps some of our relaxation teas could help if you have a problem getting enough rest.

Exercise. When you exercise, you increase your circulation and your blood flow throughout your body. The components of your immune system are also better circulated, which means your immune system has a better chance of finding an illness before it spreads.

Take a good source of animal based omega-3 fats like Krill Oil. Increase your intake of healthy and essential fats like the omega-3 found in krill oil, which is crucial for maintaining health. It is also vitally important to avoid damaged omega-6 oils that are trans-fats and in processed foods as it will seriously damage your immune response.

Wash Your Hands. Washing your hands will decrease your likelihood of spreading a virus to your nose, mouth or other people. Be sure you don't use antibacterial soap for this -- antibacterial soaps are completely unnecessary, as the flu is spread through a virus, not bacteria. A chemical free soap is the safest option for your family.

Avoid Hospitals and Vaccines. Personally, I opt for avoiding hospitals and vaccines unless there is some kind of emergency. Hospitals are breeding grounds for infections of all kinds, and could be one of the likeliest places you could be exposed to this virus. Vaccines cannot be available for at least six months and may be completely ineffective or even dangerous when they do become available.

Boost your immune system with teas. Of course, I will recommend boosting your immune system with teas. Rooibos is a tremendous aid in boosting your immune system, and a completely delicious way of doing so.

Introduce antiviral teas into your life. Herbal teas like Tulsi, Lemon Myrtle and Olive Leaf have antiviral properties to which I personally attribute my well-being. (In the shop we have a popular blend selling called Holy Detox ... it is Tulsi, Lemon Myrtle and Olive Leaf ... the perfect trio! Tulsi and Olive Leaf are not listed on the website at this time) I haven’t had a flu or even much of a cold in over 9 years. While my husband and others around me seem to be under the weather quite often, I continue to go on unaffected, even though I work with the public (at the tea shop) and with 900+ co-workers at my other job. (I’m a quality control technician for a medical device manufacturer). I attribute this success to a couple of factors. I drink lemon myrtle and tulsi on a regular basis. (African Outback is a longtime favorite!)

I try not to worry about the things I cannot control. Do you remember the horrible commercials they showed on TV when the swine flu threatened us in 1976?
1976 swine flu commercials

I wish each and every one of you the very best of health, and sincerely hope this flu does not impact your family.

The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency

Alexander McCall Smith's best-selling novel series, The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, has finally been produced as a television program. This series is currently running on HBO. The series chronicles the life of Precious Ramotswe (played by Jill Scott), the owner of a detective agency in Botswana, as she attempts to solve cases, all the while never forgetting the impact of the crimes upon the victims.
Throughout the series, she holds high regard for the Queen, Nelson Mandela, and Sir Seretse Khama, and promotes red bush tea as a therapeutic drink for her clients. Red Bush Tea is rooibos, an herb that grows only in South Africa, and boasts anitoxidant power three to nine times that of green tea. It has no caffeine, it's easy on the digestive system, it helps boost your immune system ... and it's down right tasty! Makes a fabulous iced beverage! And we have over 50 flavors from which to choose!

http://www.hbo.com/no1ladiesdetectiveagency/

Open house at the Shirt Factory!

Those of us here with businesses in The Shirt Factory are hosting our spring Open House on Saturday, May 2 from 10am-5pm. This is one of the best opportunities to see what lies behind many of the often closed doors of the studios in the shirt factory, as well as see live art demonstrations (among my favorite is Rhea Loves Fire ... a spunky woman who makes gorgeous glass beads ... of course, with fire!), stop by the acucpuncture studio for demonstrations and free massage (at least that's what they did for our last open house ...), stop by a few art receptions, and meet some fabulous artists! Beyond the regular businesses in the shirt factory, we also invite a select group of our favorite artists and craftspeople from our community to join us. Certainly this is a fabulous place to be to pick out a special Mother's Day gift without the hassle and hype of the malls (Mother's Day is May 10!). I'm hearing that Thaddeus Powers of The Potting Shed has a whole new stock of incredible tea pots and tea mugs he hopes to have finished by then!
And of course, we'd love to see you at the tea shop as well!
Hope you'll join us!

Pairing tea with food

There’s really no such thing as a traditional holiday meal at this time of year. Easter might find the table filled with ham or lamb while a Passover table will feature Seder foods, such as lamb, roasted egg, and charoset (a sweet mixture of chopped fruits and nuts with wine), or the Naw Ruz (Persian New Year) table will feature completely different foods.

Regardless of the menu, teas can be chosen to perfectly pair with any food you serve. Much like a good wine, a good tea can make a good meal a great meal. Serving a perfectly matched tea is not only totally classy, you'll need not fear for the safety of you lampshades, or collect keys at the door.

The best I can do is provide the following guidelines, but if you’d like a tea plan tailored to your dinner plan, please feel free to email me at teasmith@sensibiliteasonline.com and I'll do the best I can. Some of the teas I mention below are not yet available on the website, but are available at the shop. If you wish to order any of them online, just mention them in the special comments section of the order form (you’d have to order a sample of something in order to actuate the order form … I’ll throw that sample in with your order at no additional charge) Within the lists below, the tea names in blue are direct links to the appropriate page on the website.

Cheese
Asiago: Keemun Qi Hong, Japanese Sencha, Pai Mu Tan, White A Cappella, Kukicha
Brie: Longjing, Darjeeling Avongrove, Darjeeling Goomtee Spring, Tung Ting
Camembert: Longjing, Precious Eyebrow, Gunpowder, Darjeeling Risheehat Spring
Cheddar: Tung Ting, Darjeeling Risheehat Spring, Lapsang Souchong
Cream Cheese: Ceylon Courtlodge, Darjeeling Golpaldhara Summer
Edam: Ceylon Nadoototem, Darjeeling Makaibari Autumn, Java Kertasarie
Goat Cheese: Assam Rani Spring, Assam Gold, Afternoon With Aunt Faye
Gorgonzola: Precious Eyebrow, Ceylon Labookellie, Pouchong
Muenster: Tung Ting, Pouchong
Provolone: Ceylon Vithanakande, Nilgiri Korakundah Black

Herbs & Spices
Basil: Nine Dragons Oolong, Darjeeling Makaibari Spring, Longjing, Gunpowder
Capers: Gunpowder, Ceylon Courtlodge, Java Kertasarie
Chilies: Assam Banaspaty, Yunnan Reel, Keemun Organic, White Tip Baihao Oolong Supreme
Cinnamon: Yunnan Gold, Assam 1947, Darjeeling Makaibari Autumn, White Tip Baihao Oolong Supreme, Immortal Nectar Pu Erh
Garlic: Japanese Sencha, Gunpowder, Genmaicha
Ginger: Tung Ting, Jasmine Yin Hao, Pouchong, Darjeeling Goomtee Spring, Darjeeling Makaibari Spring, Makaibari Green
Mint: Darjeeling Risheehat Spring, Tung Ting,Pouchong, Gunpowder
Mustard: Gunpowder, Precious Eyebrow, Nepal Ilam, Milima
Nutmeg: Assam 1947, Darjeeling Avongrove, Yunnan Spiral, Ceylon Kenilworth
Vanilla: Keemun Qi Hong, Tung Ting, Pouchong, Vietnam Black, Tinderet, Golden Monkey

Mushroom dishes
Chanterelles: Assam Rembeng,Nilgiri Korakundah Black, Ceylon Orange Pekoe, Hunan Pu-Erh Leaf
Common: Assam Rembeng, Ceylon Orange Pekoe, Nilgiri Korakundah Black
Morels: Assam Rani Spring, Tung Ting, Darjeeling Golpaldhara Summer, Immortal Nectar Pu Erh
Porcini: Assam Rembeng, Ceylon Labookellie, Nilgiri Korakundah Black, Immortal Nectar Pu Erh

Poultry
Buffalo Wings: Ceylon Vithanakande, Immortal Nectar Pu Erh, Makaibari Green
Chicken, curried: Darjeeling Makaibari Spring, Pouchong, Longjing, Jasmine Green, Orchid Oolong, Makaibari Green
Chicken, fried: Assam Banaspaty, Ceylon Kenilworth, Nilgiri Korakundah Black
, Milima
Chicken, lemon: Tung Ting, Darjeeling Makaibari Spring, Ceylon Labookellie, Gunpowder, Wuyi Oolong
Chicken, roasted: Ceylon Labookellie, Gunpowder, Afternoon With Aunt Faye, Wuyi Oolong
Duck, roasted: Formosa Beauty, Wuyi Oolong
Turkey, roasted: Nine Dragons Oolong, Darjeeling Goomtee Spring, Ceylon Labookellie, Yunnan Gold, Wuyi Oolong

Seafood
Anchovies: Ceylon Green, Darjeeling Makaibari Spring, Gunpowder, Precious Eyebrow, Pouchong
BBQ Fish: Gunpowder, Hojicha, Precious Eyebrow, Bancha, Wuyi Oolong, Makaibari Green
Clam Chowder: Longjing, Precious Eyebrow, Ceylon Green
Lobster: Lishan Oolong, Alishan Oolong, Nine Dragons Oolong, Orchid Oolong, Royal Baihao Yinzhen, Silver Needle
Prawns: Ti Kuan Yin Royal, Longjing, Ceylon Green
Scallops: Longjing, Genmaicha, Gyokuro, Jasmine Yin Hao, Jasmine Pearls Organic, Dragon Phoenix Jasmine Pearl, Golden Jasmine Butterfly, Alishan Oolong, Tung Ting, Orchid Oolong, Royal Baihao Yinzhen, Silver Needle
Salmon: Tung Ting, Darjeeling Avongrove, Orchid Oolong
Seafood, Fried: Longjing, Genmaicha, Precious Eyebrow, Gunpowder, Wuyi Oolong
Seafood, Grilled: Longjing, Genmaicha, Precious Eyebrow, Gunpowder, Darjeeling Risheehat Spring, Wuyi Oolong, Orchid Oolong, Jade Oolong, Silver Needle, Royal Baihao Yinzhen
Seafood, Smoked: Tung Ting, Pouchong, Alishan Oolong, Darjeeling Makaibari Spring, Ceylon Vithanakande, Longjing, Wuyi Oolong

Meat dishes
Bacon: Assam 1947, Assam Banaspaty, Gunpowder, Ceylon Kenmare, Lapsang Souchong
BBQ Meat: Ceylon Labookellie, Yunnan Gold, Gunpowder, Keemun Hao Ya A
Beef: Ceylon Lumbini, Yunnan Gold, Formosa Oolong, Kambaa, Nilgiri Korakundah Black, Gunpowder, Yunnan Spiral
Beef Stew: Lapsang Souchong, Assam Gold, Assam Rani Spring, Nilgiri Korakundah Black
Carpaccio: Tung Ting, Darjeeling Goomtee Spring, Ceylon Orange Pekoe
Ham, Baked: Ceylon Labookellie, Assam Gold, Milima, Assam 1947
Ham, Smoked: Nine Dragons Oolong, Jade Oolong, Darjeeling Goomtee Spring, Longjing
Hamburgers: Ceylon Labookellie, Darjeeling Avongrove, Assam Rani Spring, Nilgiri Korakundah Black, Milima
Lamb: Ceylon Labookellie, Darjeeling Golpaldhara Summer, Yunnan Gold
Meat Loaf: Yunnan Reel, Keemun Organic, Nilgiri Korakundah Black, Tinderet
Pork: Darjeeling Avongrove, Ceylon Labookellie, Lishan Oolong, Hojicha, Lapsang Souchong, Longjing, Gunpowder, Precious Eyebrow
Salami: Ceylon Lover’s Leap, Nilgiri Korakundah Black, Keemun Hao Ya A

Other wonderful foods
Antipasto: Longjing,Pouchong, Ceylon Nadoototem, Nilgiri Korakundah Black
Avocado: Tung Ting, Pouchong, Darjeeling Goomtee Spring, Japanese Sencha
Baked Beans: Ceylon Kenmare, Assam Banaspaty, Kambaa, Yunnan Reel, Lapsang Souchong
Corn: Japanese Sencha, Hojicha, Precious Eyebrow
Corn Bread: Ceylon Vithanakande, Assam Gold, Tinderet, Yunnan Gold
Couscous: Ceylon Labookellie, Assam Rani Spring, Nilgiri Korakundah Black, Yunnan Gold, Gunpowder
Curry: Darjeeling Avongrove, Jasmine Green, Alishan Oolong, Jade Oolong, Orchid Oolong
Eggplant: Ceylon Courtlodge, Darjeeling Avongrove
Eggs: Darjeeling Golpaldhara Summer, Nine Dragons Oolong, Keemun Qi Hong, Afternoon With Aunt Faye, Ceylon Lumbini, Milima
Lasagna: Assam Banaspaty, Ceylon Vithanakande, Nilgiri Korakundah Black, Lapsang Souchong
Macaroni and Cheese: Japanese Sencha, Ceylon Labookellie, Tung Ting
Mexican: Assam Banaspaty, Ceylon Kenilworth, Java Kertasarie
Pizza: Ceylon Kenilworth, Yunnan Gold, Keemun Qi Hong, Immortal Nectar Pu Erh
Polenta: Darjeeling Avongrove, Yunnan Gold, Ceylon Labookellie
Potato Salad: Nine Dragons Oolong, Pouchong, Darjeeling Avongrove, Nilgiri Korakundah Black, Ceylon Labookellie
Quiche: Darjeeling Risheehat Spring, Ceylon Labookellie, Japanese Sencha, Longjing, Precious Eyebrow
Salsa: Vert du Vietnam, Ceylon Green
Vegetables (Raw) Ceylon Labookellie, Nilgiri Korakundah Black, Precious Eyebrow, Japanese Sencha

Desserts
Baklava: Darjeeling Makaibari Summer, Quangzhou Milk Oolong, Ceylon Kenilworth, Ceylon Green, Assam Rani Spring
Carrot Cake: Japanese Sencha, Longjing, Darjeeling Risheehat Spring, Ceylon Courtlodge, Assam 1947, Assam Rani Spring
Cheesecake: Japanese Sencha, Longjing, Ceylon Green, Ceylon Vithanakande, Darjeeling Avongrove, Keemun Qi Hong, Assam 1947
Chocolate, dark: Yunnan Gold, Hunan Gold, Cranberry Black, Assam 1947, Darjeeling Risheehat Summer, Jade Oolong, Quangzhou Milk Oolong, Keemun Mao Feng, Gyokuro.
Chocolate, milk: Yunnan Gold, Longjing, Japanese Sencha, Darjeeling Risheehat Spring, Quangzhou Milk Oolong, Golden Monkey
Crème Brûlée/Caramel: Darjeeling Risheehat Summer, Ti Kuan Yin Gold, Longjing, Assam 1947, Afternoon With Aunt Faye, Ceylon Green, Ceylon Lumbini, Golden Monkey
Crêpes: Darjeeling Makaibari Spring, Alishan Oolong, Jade Oolong
Dessert with Apples: Darjeeling Goomtee Spring, Longjing, Ti Kuan Yin Gold, Frost
Dessert with Apricots: Alishan Oolong, Darjeeling Golpaldhara Summer
Dessert with Bananas: Ti Kuan Yin Gold, Tung Ting, Pouchong, Ceylon Labookellie, Golden Monkey
Dessert with Black Currants: Longjing, Darjeeling Risheehat Summer, Jade Oolong
Dessert with Coconut: Assam 1947, Vanilla Organic Black, Afternoon With Aunt Faye
Dessert with Coffee or Mocha: Yunnan Golden Halo, Assam 1947, Immortal Nectar Pu Erh
Dessert with Raspberries: Darjeeling Avongrove, Ceylon Green, Ceylon Kenilworth, Afternoon With Aunt Faye, Song Yang
Dessert with Strawberries Darjeeling Golpaldhara Summer, Longjing, Ti Kuan Yin Royal
Fresh Fruit: Darjeeling Makaibari Spring, Pouchong, Tung Ting, Rooibos
Fruit Compote: Ceylon Labookellie, Darjeeling Makaibari Spring, Yunnan Reel, Longjing, Ti Kuan Yin Royal, Alishan Oolong, Jade Oolong
Pecan Pie: Quangzhou Milk Oolong, Alishan Oolong, Darjeeling Avongrove, Assam 1947, Ceylon Vithanakande
Pumpkin Pie: Longjing, Ceylon Green, Ceylon Labookellie, Darjeeling Risheehat Summer
Vanilla: Keemun Qi Hong, Tung Ting, Pouchong, Vietnam Black, Tinderet, Golden Monkey