2009 Hot Tea Winners
Rating Guidelines |
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| 96- 100 | Rare: Unique tea, difficult to replicate in future manufacturing processes |
| 90 - 95 | Outstanding: a distinctive tea with brilliant style |
| 80 - 89 | Very Good: a tea with superior characteristics |
| 70 - 79 | Above Average: a tea with particularly desirable qualities |
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| Top Ranking - Signature Famous Teas |
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| Assam | Breakfast Blend |
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| Teas Etc., Assam Ditchu MSRP: $13.95/4 oz. 83 Origin: India, 2008 Beth Johnston 561-683-6838 www.teasetc.com |
Rishi Tea, Organic/Fair Trade China Breakfast MSRP: $8.00/4 oz. 81 Origin: China, 2008 Benjamin Harrison 414-747-4001 www.rishi-tea.com |
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| TeaGschwendner USA, Assam Marangi MSRP: $28.22/4 oz. 81 Origin: India, 2008 Nicole Smith 847-229-4535 www.teamerchants.com |
Qtrade Teas & Herbs, Smooth Breakfast MSRP: $10.00/4 oz. 80 Origin: Multiple, 2009 Manjiv Jayakumar 949-766-0070 www.qtradeteas.com |
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| Qtrade Teas & Herbs, Satrupa SFTGFOP1 MSRP: $10.00/4 oz. 76 Origin: India, 2009 Manjiv Jayakumar 949-766-0070 www.qtradeteas.com |
TeaGschwendner USA, English Breakfast MSRP: $7.82/4 oz. 78 Origin: India, Sri Lanka, 2008 Nicole Smith 847-229-4535 www.teamerchants.com |
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| Ceylon | Chai |
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| Teas Etc., Ceylon OP1 MSRP: $8.95/4 oz. 85 Origin: Sri Lanka, 2009 Beth Johnston 561-683-6838 www.teasetc.com |
Rishi Tea, Organic/Fair Trade Masala Chai MSRP: $10.00/4 oz. 82 Origin: U.S.A., 2008 Benjamin Harrison 414-747-4001 www.rishi-tea.com |
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| Qtrade Teas & Herbs, New Vithanakande FBOPF Extra Special MSRP: $10.00/4 oz. 84 Origin: Sri Lanka, 2009 Manjiv Jayakumar 949-766-0070 www.qtradeteas.com |
Chamong, Sewpur Assam (Organic) Masala Chai MSRP: $4.00/4 oz. 77 Origin: India., 2009 Mayank Bansal 215-550-4710 www.chamongtea.com |
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| TeaGschwendner USA, Ceylon Uva Highlands MSRP: $13.48/4 oz. 82 Origin: Sri Lanka, 2008 Nicole Smith 847-229-4535 www.teamerchants.com |
TeaGschwendner USA, Indian Chai MSRP: $10.08/4 oz. 76 Origin: India, 2008 Nicole Smith 847-229-4535 www.teamerchants.com |
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| Darjeeling | Dragonwell | |
| Qtrade Teas & Herbs, Jungpana Choice MSRP: $20.00/4 oz. 82 Origin: India, 2008 Manjiv Jayakumar 949-766-0070 www.qtradeteas.com |
Rishi Tea, Dragon Well Qingming MSRP: $41.00/4 oz. 87 Origin: China, 2009 Benjamin Harrison 414-747-4001 www.rishi-tea.com |
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| TeaGschwendner USA, Darjeeling Risheehat 2nd Flush SFTGFOP1 MSRP: $28.22/4 oz. 80 Origin: India, 2008 Nicole Smith 847-229-4535 www.teamerchants.com |
Rishi Tea, Dragon Well Mingqian MSRP: $49.00/4 oz. 86 Origin: China, 2009 Benjamin Harrison 414-747-4001 www.rishi-tea.com |
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| TeaGschwendner USA, Darjeeling Lingia 1st Flush SFTGFOP1 MSRP: $32.75/4 oz. 77 Origin: India, 2008 Nicole Smith 847-229-4535 www.teamerchants.com |
Qtrade Teas & Herbs, Spring Dragonwell |
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| Earl Grey | Jasmine | |
| TeaGschwendner USA, Earl Grey No 69 MSRP: $10.08/4 oz. 84 Origin: China, India, Sri Lanka, 2008 Nicole Smith 847-229-4535 www.teamerchants.com |
Rishi Tea, Organic/Fair Trade Jasmine Green Tea MSRP: $9.00/4 oz. 84 Origin: China, 2008 Benjamin Harrison 414-747-4001 www.rishi-tea.com |
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Qtrade Teas & Herbs, Earl Grey Grand |
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| Rishi Tea, Organic/Fair Trade Earl Grey Supreme MSRP: $12.00/4 oz. 78 Origin: U.S.A., 2008 Benjamin Harrison 414-747-4001 www.rishi-tea.com |
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| Keemun | Matcha | |
| Qtrade Teas & Herbs, Sechrna MSRP: $15.00/4 oz. 87 Origin: China, 2009 Manjiv Jayakumar 949-766-0070 www.qtradeteas.com |
Rishi Tea, Matcha Rishi MSRP: $18.99/20 grams 94 Origin: Japan, 2008 Benjamin Harrison 414-747-4001 www.rishi-tea.com |
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| PeLi Teas, Keemun Hao Ya MSRP: $19.00/4 oz. 84 Origin: China, 2008 Mitchel Noble 323-651-2282 www.peliteas.com |
AIYA America, Ceremonial Matcha MSRP: $49.00/4 oz. 88 Origin: Japan, 2008 Jon Baumgardner 310-212-1395 www.aiya-america.com |
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| PeLi Teas, Keemun Needle MSRP: $23.00/4 oz. 83 Origin: China, 2008 Mitchel Noble 323-651-2282 www.peliteas.com |
AOI Tea Company, Matcha Supreme MSRP: $28.99/30 grams 87 Origin: Japan, 2008 Chieko Yamamoto 714-841-2716 www.aoitea.com |
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| Sencha | Yunnan | |
| Qtrade Teas & Herbs, Sencha Spirit MSRP: $40.00/4 oz. 89 Origin: Japan, 2009 Manjiv Jayakumar 949-766-0070 www.qtradeteas.com |
PeLi Teas, Dian Hong (Special) MSRP: $20.00/4 oz. 85 Origin: China, 2008 Mitchel Noble 323-651-2282 www.peliteas.com |
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| Rishi Tea, Sencha Superior MSRP: $14.00/4 oz. 85 Origin: Japan, 2008 Benjamin Harrison 414-747-4001 www.rishi-tea.com |
Teas Etc., Golden Monkey Organic MSRP: $22.95/4 oz. 84 Origin: China, 2008 Beth Johnston 561-683-6838 www.teasetc.com |
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| Rishi Tea, Organic Sencha MSRP: $30.87/4 oz. 83 Origin: Japan, 2008 Benjamin Harrison 414-747-4001 www.rishi-tea.com |
Rishi Tea, Organic/Fair Trade Yunnan Golden Buds MSRP: $39.50/4 oz. 82 Origin: China, 2008 Benjamin Harrison 414-747-4001 www.rishi-tea.com |
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| Top Ranking - General Categories | ||
| Black Tea |
Blended/Flavored Black |
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| PeLi Teas, Zhenghe Golden Monkey (Special) MSRP: $39.00/4 oz. 87 Origin: China, 2008 Mitchel Noble 323-651-2282 www.peliteas.com |
TeaGschwendner USA, Pineapple Mango MSRP: $10.08/4 oz. 77 Origin: Germany, 2008 Nicole Smith 847-229-4535 www.teamerchants.com |
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| Special Teas, #510 Golden Monkey (Fujian) MSRP: $15.95/4 oz. 86 Origin: China, 2008 Juergen Link 203-610-8600 www.specialteasinc.com |
Qtrade Teas & Herbs, Pangaea Extra Special MSRP: $10.00/4 oz. 76 Origin: Multiple, 2009 Manjiv Jayakumar 949-766-0070 www.qtradeteas.com |
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Qtrade Teas & Herbs, New Vithanakande Classic |
Rishi Tea, Organic/Fair Trade Lemongrass Black MSRP: $10.00/4 oz. 75 Origin: U.S.A., 2008 Benjamin Harrison 414-747-4001 www.rishi-tea.com |
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| Blended/Flavored Green Tea | Blended/Flavored Herbal |
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| Rishi Tea, Sencha Yuzu MSRP: $28.00/4 oz. 83 Origin: Japan, 2008 Benjamin Harrison 414-747-4001 www.rishi-tea.com |
Rishi Tea, Organic Cinnamon Plum MSRP: $8.00/4 oz. 82 Origin: U.S.A., 2008 Benjamin Harrison 414-747-4001 www.rishi-tea.com |
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| Dethlefsen & Balk, Goji/Blueberry/Pomegranate MSRP: $7.20/4 oz. 82 Origin: China, 2008 Sascha Karimpour 630-851-8549 www.dethlefsen-balk.us |
TeaGschwendner USA, Summer Romance MSRP: $8.95/4 oz. 81 Origin: Germany, 2008 Nicole Smith 847-229-4535 www.teamerchants.com |
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| Sugimoto USA, Inc (SA Japanese Green Tea), Genmai Cha MSRP: $14.77/4 oz. 80 Origin: Japan, 2008 Kyohei Sugimoto 206-774-0905 www.sugimotousa.com |
Rishi Tea, Organic Unity MSRP: $8.00/4 oz. 80 Origin: U.S.A., 2008 Benjamin Harrison 414-747-4001 www.rishi-tea.com |
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| Blended/Flavored Oolong |
Blended/Flavored White |
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| Naivetea, Lychee Green Oolong MSRP: $36.50/4 oz. 82 Origin: Taiwan, 2009 Lawrence Lai 650-430-6566 www.naivetea.com |
Rishi Tea, Organic Silver Needle Jasmine MSRP: $22.00/4 oz. 80 Origin: China, 2008 Benjamin Harrison 414-747-4001 www.rishi-tea.com |
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| Qtrade Teas & Herbs, Plum Oolong MSRP: $20.00/4 oz. 75 Origin: Multiple, 2009 Manjiv Jayakumar 949-766-0070 www.qtradeteas.com |
Rishi Tea, Organic Silver Needle Osthmanthus MSRP: $24.00/4 oz. 78 Origin: China, 2008 Benjamin Harrison 414-747-4001 www.rishi-tea.com |
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| Rishi Tea, Plum Oolong MSRP: $14.00/4 oz. 74 Origin: U.S.A., 2008 Benjamin Harrison 414-747-4001 www.rishi-tea.com |
Qtrade Teas & Herbs, Island Dreams MSRP: $15.00/4 oz. 76 Origin: Multiple, 2009 Manjiv Jayakumar 949-766-0070 www.qtradeteas.com |
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| Dark Oolong | Dry-Fired Green | |
| PeLi Teas, Fenghuang Dancong (Super) MSRP: $75.00/4 oz. 89 Origin: China, 2008 Mitchel Noble 323-651-2282 www.peliteas.com |
Qtrade Teas & Herbs, Wuyang Chunyu Amorepacific Corporation, Ilrohyang of Sulloc Premium Tea |
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| TeaGschwendner USA, Formosa Superior Choice MSRP: $45.21/4 oz. 88 Origin: Taiwan, 2008 Nicole Smith 847-229-4535 www.teamerchants.com |
PeLi Teas, Zhejiang Green Needle Tea MSRP: $55.00/4 oz. 87 Origin: China, 2009 Mitchel Noble 323-651-2282 www.peliteas.com |
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| PeLi Teas, Fenghuang Dancong (Special) MSRP: $75.00/4 oz. 87 Origin: China, 2008 Mitchel Noble 323-651-2282 www.peliteas.com |
PeLi Teas, Jingshan Tea (Special) MSRP: $59.00/4 oz. 86 Origin: China, 2009 Mitchel Noble 323-651-2282 www.peliteas.com |
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| Green Oolong |
Herbal | |
| Barnes & Watson Fine Teas, Jade Oolong (Golden Leaf Selections) MSRP: $84.00/4 oz. 91 Origin: Taiwan, 2008 Ken Rudee 206-625-9435 www.barnesandwatson.com |
Puripan Inc., Tartary Buckwheat MSRP: $9.99/4 oz. 86 Origin: South Korea, 2009 Ellen Kim 888-259-3915 www.puripan.com |
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| PeLi Teas, Ti Quan Yin (Super) MSRP: $65.00/4 oz. 89 Origin: China, 2008 Mitchel Noble 323-651-2282 www.peliteas.com |
Rishi Tea, Organic/ Wild Schisandra Berry MSRP: $20.00/4 oz. 85 Origin: China, 2008 Benjamin Harrison 414-747-4001 www.rishi-tea.com |
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| Rishi Tea, Jade Oolong MSRP: $16.00/4 oz. 88 Origin: Taiwan, 2009 Benjamin Harrison 414-747-4001 www.rishi-tea.com |
Puripan Inc., Mulberry Leaf MSRP: $7.99/4 oz. 80 Origin: South Korea, 2009 Ellen Kim 888-259-3915 www.puripan.com |
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| Puer | Steamed Green | |
| PeLi Teas, Puer Tea (Special) MSRP: $30.00/4 oz. 86 Origin: China, 1996 Mitchel Noble 323-651-2282 www.peliteas.com |
Qtrade Teas & Herbs, Yame Hon-Gyokuro MSRP: $50.00/4 oz. 87 Origin: Japan, 2009 Manjiv Jayakumar 949-766-0070 www.qtradeteas.com |
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| Rishi Tea, Organic/Fair Trade Puer Classic MSRP: $12.00/4 oz. 85 Origin: China, 2008 Benjamin Harrison 414-747-4001 www.rishi-tea.com |
Rishi Tea, GyoKuro MSRP: $180.00/4 oz. 86 Origin: Japan, 2008 Benjamin Harrison 414-747-4001 www.rishi-tea.com |
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| Rishi Tea, Organic/Fair Trade Ancient Puer Palace MSRP: $50.00/4 oz. 82 Origin: China, 2005 Benjamin Harrison 414-747-4001 www.rishi-tea.com |
Rishi Tea, Organic Kukicha MSRP: $22.70/4 oz. 85 Origin: Japan, 2008 Benjamin Harrison 414-747-4001 www.rishi-tea.com |
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| Treasure/Display/Flowering | White Tea | |
| Tea Beyond, L.T. Grade A Collection MSRP: $21.99/4 blooms 82 Origin: China, 2008 Jane London 215-219-0425 www.teabeyond.com |
Rishi Tea, Organic Silver Needle MSRP: $24.00/4 oz. 88 Origin: China, 2009 Benjamin Harrison 414-747-4001 www.rishi-tea.com |
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| Fujian Guang Fu Tea Co., Ltd, Royal Lily MSRP: $18.00/4 oz. 73 Origin: China, 2009 Zheng Qi +862087501508 www.grandfoktea.com |
Two Hills Tea Company, Organic Silver Needle MSRP: $40.00/4 oz. 87 Origin: China, 2008 Haizhen Vission 250-352-6862 www.twohillstea.com |
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| TeaGschwendner USA, China Yin Zhen Flowering MSRP: $55.44/4 oz. 70 Origin: China, 2008 Nicole Smith 847-229-4535 www.teamerchants.com |
Fujian Guang Fu Tea Co., Ltd, Silver Needle MSRP: $23.00/4 oz. 86 Origin: China, 2009 Zheng Qi +862087501508 www.grandfoktea.com |