News from Upton Tea

New Product: Idulgashinna Estate OP1 Organic

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

From an ever-popular estate, this selection yields a well-balanced cup with light fruity hints and delicate pungency. The finish is long and clean, with a hint of fresh-cut pine and a delicate accent of orange zest.

New Product: Arya Estate Ruby (EX-30) Organic

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Infusing the tippy leaves of this Ruby selection produces a remarkable cup with hints of muscatel and pineapple. The aromatic liquor has a redder hue than the usual Darjeeling black tea. Along with a cup brimming with flavor, there is a pleasant sweet note which lingers on the palate.

New Product: Singtom Estate SFTGFOP1 Second Flush (DJ-62) Organic

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

This selection has a smooth liquor with a light fruity aroma. The flavor notes of stone fruit are complemented by hints of muscat. With a light, pleasing bite, this tea makes an enjoyable afternoon refresher, but it is appropriate for any time of day.

New Product: Season's Pick Yunnan FOP

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

A great value for an everyday drinker, with a neat leaf appearance and modest complement of golden buds. The aroma is fresh and robust, with classic spicy notes and fruity nuances. The cup has full body and an assertive character, which can hold up to milk if desired.

New Product: Lumbini Estate FF Ex Sp

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Located in the Ruhuna growing district, the Lumbini Estate is known for its superb offerings. This selection has a rich, sweet cup character, with malty and spicy notes, and a hint of pipe tobacco. The leaf is exquisite, composed of tender, fine pluckings and a profusion of golden tips.

New Product: New Vithanakande Estate FF Ex Sp

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The dry leaves are attractive, with a fine, wiry look, and abundant golden tips. The liquor has a rich, russet color and complex aromatics, most notably of wild honey. A smooth fruity flavor with a minty nuance rounds out this selection.

New Product: Tindharia Estate TGBOP1 Second Flush (DJ-92) Organic

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Broken-leaf grades of Darjeeling offer great value, but one usually has to carefully check the steeping time to avoid a bitter cup. This offering, with its light pungency, is a little more forgiving and can be steeped a bit longer without harm. Mild floral hints grace the cup, and a bit of milk can be added when steeped for up to five minutes.

New Product: China Congou Wu-Yi Golden Monkey

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The venerable lineage of this fine selection originates in the 18th century. Its enticing flavor has a well rounded cup with complex flavor, including notes of red wine, malt, and a delicate chocolate-like nuance. A truly fine selection in this popular style of China Congou.

It's Tea Time!

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Please join us on Wednesday, March 7th, from 7-8:30pm at the "A Little Common Sense" store in Upton, MA for a tea talk/tasting. We look forward to connecting with our local customers while also supporting a new business in town! Please click here to register.

New Product: Kenilworth Estate OP1

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

This bolder leaf grade from the Kandy district consists of well-twisted, wiry leaf as well as tender leaf stock. The cup quality is excellent, with a wonderfully smooth liquor and a hint of rose in the aroma.

New Product: Singtom Estate TGBOP Second Flush (DJ-55) Organic

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

This second flush tea offers the rich body and strength that one expects from a broken-leaf grade. With a full mouth feel, peppery nuances, and fruity notes, this selection is sure to please even the most selective Darjeeling enthusiast.

New Product: Thotalagala Estate GP1 Green Organic

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

This is a full-bodied Ceylon green tea. The dry leaves have a fresh aroma, and produce a delightful, balanced cup, with notes of ripe red apple and malt. The gentle sweetness is perfectly balanced by the mild pungency.

New Product: Green Tea Sampler

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

A tin each of the following: Japan Shizuoka #2 Sencha (TJ60), China First Grade Gunpowder (ZG20), Organic China Sencha (ZG17), and Choicest China Hairpoint Organic (ZG86).

New Product: Jasmine Mao Feng

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The base tea for this excellent Jasmine tea is an extra-fine grade of green tea, with attractive, well-twisted leaves and fine white tips. Like many finer Jasmine teas, the level of scenting in this selection is light, which allows for the flavor of the tea to shine through. All the jasmine blossoms have been removed to minimize the bitterness that can result from infused jasmine blossoms.

New Product: Tindharia Estate FTGFOP1 Second Flush (DJ-76) Organic

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

This selection represents one of the best values we have seen for Darjeeling teas in recent time. The golden-brown cup has a fresh aroma, with hints of rose and fruit. The finish has a subtle hint of mace. By purchasing the entire, rather large lot, we are able to offer this tea at an attractive price.

New Product: Panyang Congou Select

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

This classic northern Fujian Congou has a rich flavor, with toasty notes and a hint of dark berries. Those who enjoy a fine Keemun should appreciate similar qualities in this selection.

New Product: Kalubowitiyana Estate CTC BP1

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Only limited amounts of CTC style tea are produced in Sri Lanka, and we are happy to be able to reintroduce this style after a prolonged absence. This offering is notable for a pleasing malty nuance, combined with the classic Ceylon notes of cedarwood and light citrus hints.

New Product: Daisajan Estate GFBOP Spl

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

With a generous complement of golden tips,the attractive leaves of this offering yield an incredibly smooth, medium-dark cup. The delicate flavor notes include hints of malt and ripe red apple. This broken-leaf tea is very forgiving, and can undergo a five minute infusion without becoming bitter.

New Product: Hajua Estate TGFOP1

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Hajua Estate is renowned for producing extraordinary Assam teas at competitive prices. This exemplary selection is one of their finest from the peak 2011 growing season. The tippy leaf produces a fine cup with full body. The flavor is rich, with malty hints and winey notes.

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New Product: Idulgashinna Estate BOP Organic

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

This selection yields a dark, coppery-color cup with a complex flavor profile, dominated by a compelling wintergreen note. The liquor has a gentle astringency and light, lingering sweetness. While the classic Uva flavor is best enjoyed plain, this selection will accommodate the addition of a small amount of milk.

New Product: Mangalam Estate FBOP Spl Cl

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

This is one of the best BOP Assams we cupped at the height of the 2011 season. The liquor is flavorful, with malty flavors and wine-like notes. The cup is both stout and smooth, with pleasing sweet notes. Recommended for the Assam enthusiast.

New Product: Sungma Estate SFTGFOP1 Second Flush (DJ-141) Organic

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

This wonderful selection has a sweet character, light pungency and muscatel flavor. It's also notable for light flowery notes in the aroma and cup. Overall, a very appealing choice for those wanting a top flight second flush selection.

New Product: Singbulli Estate SFTGFOP1 Musc. Second Flush (DJ-242)

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

This top selection has deep muscatel flavors, with fruity notes. With pronounced pungency and astringent quality, it pairs nicely with a rich dessert, and lends itself to the addition of a bit of milk if desired. A classic muscatel style that is sure to please the second flush Darjeeling enthusiast.

New Product: Adam's Peak White Tea

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

A very special offering produced from hand-processed and sun-dried white pekoe tips. The flavor is delicate with lovely nuances of fruit and hints of melon. We are pleased to offer this exquisite and rare selection.

New Product: Doomni Estate SFTGFOP Cl

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The attractive, tippy leaves produce an enticing cup with a malty character and flavor notes of dark berries. With its pleasing, subtle sweetness and well-balanced flavor profile, we suggest trying it straight but if desired, it could accommodate a splash of milk.

New Product: Yishan Hairpoint Imperial

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

This superb selection yields a liquor with a gentle sweetness and subtle hint of orchid. The cup has a buttery quality and brothy mouth feel, which is perfectly balanced by a light, crisp pungency. The tea finishes with a hint of mace.

New Product: Organic Herbal Sampler

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

A tin each of the following tisanes: Organic Rooibos Superior (BA20), Australian Lemon Myrtle Organic (BH36), Organic Peppermint (BH46), and Holy Basil Purple Leaf (BH02).

Our Holiday Hours (Christmas and New Year's)

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

We will be closed for the Christmas holiday weekend on Friday, December 23rd, at 12 noon ET and will reopen on Tuesday, December 27th at 9am ET. Any orders received by 11am ET on Friday, December 23rd, will be shipped out that day. Any orders received after that will be shipped out on Tuesday, December 27th.

We will be closed for the New Year's holiday weekend on Friday, December 30th, at 12 noon ET and will reopen on Tuesday, January 3rd at 9am ET. Any orders received by 11am ET on Friday, December 30th, will be shipped out that day. Any orders received after that will be shipped out on Tuesday, January 3rd.

We wish you and yours a safe and happy holiday season!

New Product: Jaipur Estate SFTGFOP Spl

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

A top-quality addition to our premium Assam line, with a complex and well-balanced character. The beautiful, tippy leaves have a heady aroma and yield a medium-bodied, malty cup with subtle cocoa notes.

New Product: China Congou Ning Hong Jing Hao

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Similar to Keemun, this tea from Jiangxi province is called 'the King of tea' by China tea experts. Very tippy and slightly sweet, this tea competes for top honors among China Congou. Superb leaf quality, complex flavor and aroma.

New Product: Decaffeinated Sweet Orange

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

A premium Ceylon tea, flavored with the essence of sweet orange and blended with dried orange peel. This tea was decaffeinated using the CO₂ process.

New Product: Yunnan Rare Grade

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Bold, well-formed leaves with a very high concentration of golden tips yield a cup with complex flavor and pronounced sweetness. Hints of cocoa and a silky smooth finish round out the profile. Recommended for any time of day. New lot with a slightly bolder leaf.

New Product: Special Green Peony Rosettes

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

A handcrafted display tea, tied so as to unfurl in the pot in the shape of a peony. The cup has a sweet aroma with a very delicate, smoky nuance. One source refers to these "rosettes" as "tea urchins". Excellent for multiple and on-going infusions. Sample packet contains two peonies.

Sale on 2-Cup Patterned Teapots!

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Good morning! Thank you all so much for your positive response to our "Summer Puddings" teapot sale. To carry on that positive momentum, we have now reduced the price of our other Chatsford 2-cup patterned teapots, the last of the lots produced in the UK. A 2-cup Chatsford teapot paired with one of our sampler sets or some individual samples is the perfect way to introduce someone to the wonderful world of loose leaf tea. Enjoy! Click here to view all of our online specials!

New Product: Imperial Golden Monkey

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

From Fujian province, this selection has a well-balanced, smooth cup, rich and complex in flavor and aroma, with notes of spice, honey, and apple skins in the finish. The bold, dark leaves have an attractive appearance, and contain a generous complement of golden tips.

New Product: Ceylon Sampler

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

A tin (approx 35g) each of the following premium Ceylon teas: Oliphant Estate OPA Green (TC47), Greenfield Estate BOP1 (TC87), Adawatte Estate BOPSF (TC62), and Kenilworth Estate OP (TC85).

New Product: Tindharia Estate FTGFOP1 Autumnal (DJ-210) Organic

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

This Tindharia Estate tea was among the best autumnal Darjeelings we cupped during the 2011 season, and it was certainly the best value. The leaf appearance is somewhat green, akin to some common first flush styles. The bright cup has a fresh aroma with floral nuances. Supply is limited.

New Product: Langharjan Estate TGFOP Tippy

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The pungency and bold character of this selection make it a great choice for a bracing breakfast tea. The cup is enhanced by the addition of milk, which brings out a delicate sweetness and reveals the notes of malt and fruit.

New Product: Avongrove Estate Euphoria FTGFOP1 (DJ-93) Organic

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

This well-made tea yields a smooth, flavorful cup with a pleasing sweetness. A light honeysuckle note complements the muscat character. A hint of pine is detected in the finish. Altogether, this is an exceptional Darjeeling tea.

New Product: Silver Sprout Organic

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

A modestly priced selection, yielding a cup with a delicate, evanescent smoky nuance and lots of character. Delicate vegetal notes and sweet, fruity hints add depth and complexity. A pleasing astringency follows in the finish.

New Product: Tie-Guan-Yin Vintage Style

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

This tea was produced specifically for Upton Tea Imports, utilizing an older process with a longer roasting time at a lower temperature. This produces a mellow tea with a gentle, toasty quality. The liquor is very smooth, with light fruity and floral notes.

New Product: Sweet Honey Black Tea Organic

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

These bold and well-twisted leaves have a slightly crepey appearance, dark color and modest amount of golden tips. When infused, the characteristics of a Keemun shine through with Burgundy notes and a rich flavor, as well as pleasant, honey-like hints.

New Product: Organic Da Hong Pao Oolong

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Da Hong Pao, or "Big Red Robe" is a famous tea with a colorful pedigree. This tea will lend itself to multiple infusions. Subsequent steepings will produce varied levels of floral and fruity nuances, suggesting peach and apricot. A light malty hint is noted in the finish.

New Product: Jasmine Tai Mu Long Zhu

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

This version of our popular Jasmine Pearls has a lighter level of Jasmine scenting, allowing the flavor of the base tea to be revealed in the cup. While this small lot was produced without the use of chemical pesticides or fertilizers, it does not have official NOP certification and therefore is not being officially designated organic.

New Product: Huang Shan Mao Feng Organic

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

This is one of the most famous teas produced in China, and is considered one of the best green teas available today. This high-grade selection is crafted from tender bud and leaf sets which retain more of a folded, rather than twisted, shape. The smooth cup has a refined flavor, with nut-like hints and a brothy/buttery quality.

New Product: Castleton Estate FTGFOP1 Cl Tippy Second Flush (DJ-128)

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to offer this premium selection. The gorgeous, handcrafted dry leaves contain a generous portion of silvery tips. The sweet infusion is buttery smooth, with subtle notes of honey. A light floral hint lingers in the finish. We were able to secure only two small chests of this production, so supplies are limited.

New Product: Mangalam Estate FTGFOP1 Spl. Cl.

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

From one of the most renowned estates in Assam, this attractive, tippy tea produces a smooth and flavorful cup with a complex aroma. The cup has a pleasing maltiness, with notes of honey and ripe fruit. The finish has subtle red wine-like notes.

New Product: Keemun Mao Feng Imperial Organic

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

A superior Keemun, with the depth of flavor and refined complexity characteristic of this top grade. The long, wiry leaves have a rich, deep aroma. The cup has notes of wine, fruit, and chocolate, with a light, smoky nuance in the finish. New organic lot.

New Product: Premium Darjeeling Sampler

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

A tin of each of the following: Thurbo Estate FTGFOP1 Tippy/Cl First Flush (DJ-45) (TD54), Sungma Estate SFTGFOP1 Ch Musc Second Flush (DJ-133) Organic (TD89), Tumsong Estate FTGFOP1 First Flush (DJ-14) Organic (TD74), and Castleton Estate FTGFOP1 Cl/Tippy Second Flush (DJ-132) (TD79).

A Great Deal on a Gift Set!

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

To kick off the holiday shopping season, we are offering a great deal on A Twist on Iced Tea Gift Set . At almost 50% off the original price, it's a fabulous deal and will make the perfect tea gift for that special someone on your list. Enjoy!