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| We have carefully developed a fine selection of Xanadu blends.
Blends typically created from several single-origin teas are
designed to offer a balance of flavors that does not typically
exist in nature. Some of our blends are inspired by historical
research, others by our desire to create a memorable cup that
will be unique to the retailers of Xanadu. |
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| Teas that are flavored begin as a single-origin or blended
tea. They are given their distinctive additional flavor and
aroma from liquid flavor extracts-and may even be garnished with
flower petals. read more about
flavored teas. |
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| This popular flavored tea category is actually tea-free! Herbal
blends are sometimes erroneously referred to as "herbal teas"
which are two terms at odds with each other. We recommend that
these delicious beverages be called herbal/tisane instead, since
tisane is an infusion of herbs. Regardless of the name, all of
the following herbal/tisane blends are caffeine-free. It
is important to note, however, that not all herbal/tisanes in
the world will be free from caffeine! Remember "caffeine-free"
(never had caffeine) is different from "decaffeinated" (once had
caffeine, but most of it has been removed). |
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| Flavored tea that is scented begin as a single-origin or blended tea
and then are taken one step further with the addition of subtle
flavor and aroma from highly-scented flower petals, citrus rind
or even wood smoke. They differ from flavored teas, which have
their stronger flavoring added in the form of liquid flavor
extracts. |
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| One of today's most important categories in the specialty tea
business was virtually unknown a few years ago. "Chai"-a
traditional Indian and Nepalese name for both a spiced black
flavored tea blend as well as the beverage (...think of "espresso", with
its dual meanings both a blend and a beverage) has become
mandatory for specialty coffee retailers to offer on their
brewed beverage menu. There is no "authentic" spiced chai
tea recipe; every
family seems to have their own favorite. The Xanadu mix of
sweet and savory spices would be perfect at home or anywhere in
India. |
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Ceylon tea is black tea that is grown in Sri Lanka, formerly
known as Ceylon prior to 1972.
This flavored tea has a citrus flavor and a crisp aroma. It
is used both in single-origin and in tea blends. It is grown in
numerous regions at differing climates and altitudes, thus
affecting the taste. |
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Chinese green and black tea has been around for thousands of
years. The history of tea takes root with Chinese tea. They are
the inventors of the beverage and tea cultivating.
In ancient China, tea drinking was participated in by the
emperor right down to the lowest slave. Chinese tea was
considered to be a daily necessity. Tea drinking expanded and so
did new preparations. Neighboring Asian tribes began adding
cream, oil, and even salt to their tea. Choose your Chinese tea
below. |
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A single-origin tea grown on the island of Taiwan, Formosa
tea is traditionally an Oolong leaf tea. The Dutch explorers
first called the island, Formosa, which means "beautiful". The
name has since stuck with the definitive oolong tea that grows
here.
Some consider the intense smell and exquisite taste of
Formosa tea to be the finest in the world. Choose your Formosa
tea below. |
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As one of the world's largest tea producers, tea from India
is popular from coast to coast. Tea from India is preferred as
both a breakfast and evening cup. It is important to note that
almost all of the tea consumed today is black tea from India.
Assam Tea produces more than half of the tea grown in India.
Darjeeling Tea and its renowned gardens produces tea with a
distinguishable flavor and aroma. |
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"Single-Origin" teas are from one particular garden or location within a
producing country. Our single-origin Japanese tea represents the
best of Japan.
For a unique flavor, Japanese green tea makers blend in a
fine amount of brown rice during the last firing. These can open
up adding a delicate nutty and toasty sweetness. Japanese green
tea is supposed to taken straight, without addition of milk or
sugar. |
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