2010 Hot Tea - Spring 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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| Ceylon | Darjeeling | |
| Qtrade Teas & Herbs, New Vithanakande Supreme Sri Lanka, 2010 85 MSRP: $10.00 / 4oz www.qtradeteas.com 949-766-0070 |
Qtrade Teas & Herbs, Jungpana 2nd Flush India, 2010 81 MSRP: $20.00 / 4oz www.qtradeteas.com 949-766-0070 |
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| The Republic of Tea, USDA Certified Organic Ceylon Breakfast (FL) Sri Lanka, 2010 81 MSRP: $11.00 / 3.5oz www.republicoftea.com 415-382-3443 |
TeaSource, Namring Upper Estate 1st Flush FTGFOPT1 India, 2010 79 MSRP: $16.95 / 4oz www.teasource.com 612-788-4842 |
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| Walters Bay Tea Estates, Pekoe Sri Lanka, 2010 80 MSRP: $35.96 / lb www.waltersbay.com 512-825-3005 |
Camellia Sinensis,Thurbo Clonal DJ-12 India, 2010 78 MSRP: $15.00 / 50g www.camellia-sinensis.com 514-261-0068 |
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| Dragonwell | Matcha | |
| Ecrossland, Inc., Dayang Dragon Well Zhejiang Province, China, 2010 85 MSRP: $10.00 / 100g www.organic4tea.com 408-202-1080 |
Rishi Tea, Rishi Matcha Japan, 2010 90 MSRP: $20.00 / 20g www.rishitea.com 414-727-3945 |
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| Qtrade Teas & Herbs, Dragonwell Supreme Zhejiang Province, China 2010 82 MSRP: $20.00 / 4oz www.qtradeteas.com 949-766-0070 |
Qtrade Teas & Herbs, Yame High Grade Matcha Japan, 2010 89 MSRP: $25.00 / 4oz www.qtradeteas.com 949-766-0070 |
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| Teas Etc., Dragon Well Pre Qing Ming MSRP: $24.95 / 3oz Zhejiang Province, China 2010 80 www.teasetc.com 561-683-6838 |
ITO EN, Matcha- Banreki No Mukashi Japan, 2010 88 MSRP: $43.50 / Can (1.4 oz) www.itoen.com 718-250-4024 |
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| Sencha | ||
| ITO EN, Okumidori Sencha Japan, 2010 85 MSRP: $27.00 / 3oz www.itoen.com 718-250-4024 |
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| Qtrade Teas & Herbs, Yame High Grade Sencha Japan, 2010 83 MSRP: $10.00 / 4oz www.qtradeteas.com 949-766-0070 |
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| Rishi Tea, Organic Sencha Japan, 2010 82 MSRP: $14.00 / 60g www.rishitea.com 414-727-3945 |
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| Top Ranking - General Categories | ||
| Blended Green Tea | Blended Green Tea / Genmaicha | |
| Rishi Tea, Super Green Primary Flavor: Sencha 2010 81 MSRP: $10.00 / oz www.rishitea.com 414-727-3945 |
Rishi Tea, Genmai Matcha Japan, 2010 84 MSRP: $2.75 / oz www.rishitea.com 414-727-3945 |
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| Qtrade Teas & Herbs, Organic Emerald Spice Primary Flavors: Cinnamon, Caradomon, 2010 78 MSRP: $10.00 / 4oz www.qtradeteas.com 949-766-0070 |
DōMatcha Japanese Green Tea, DōMatcha Genmai Cha Japan, 2010 80 MSRP: $17.99 / 2.8oz can www.domatcha.com 604-737-2581 |
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| Barnes & Watson Fine Teas, Moroccan Mint Primary Flavor: Mint, 2010 77 MSRP: $8.50 / 4oz www.barnesandwatson.com 206-625-9435 |
China Mist Brands, Leaves Pure Teas® Organic Genmaicha Japan, 2010 79 MSRP: $.67 / 16oz brewed serving www.chinamist.com 480-998-8807 |
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| Blended White Tea | Flavored Fruit Blends | |
| Qtrade Teas & Herbs, Organic & Fair Trade Silver Serenity Sri Lanka, 2010 83 Primary Flavor: Chamomile MSRP: $15.00 / 4oz www.qtradeteas.com 949-766-0070 |
TeaGschwendner Inc., #1452 Rose Mundi Primary Flavor: Rose, 2010 83 MSRP: $7.48 / 100g www.tgtea.com 847-229-5435 |
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| Rishi Tea, Osthmanthus Silver Needle China, 2010 80 Primary Flavors: Apricot, Honey MSRP: $8.00 / oz www.rishitea.com 414-727-3945 |
Dethlefsen & Balk Inc., #22122 "Mango 'n Friends" Primary Flavor: Mango, 2010 80 MSRP: $10.30 / 4oz www.dethlefsen-balk.us 630-851-8549 |
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| Art of Tea, LLC, Amore China, 2010 79 Primary Flavors: Rose, Mint MSRP: $8.00 / oz www.artoftea.com 213-493-6509 |
Qtrade Teas & Herbs,Organic Summer Oasis Primary Flavor: Banana, 2010 79 MSRP: $10.00 / 4oz www.qtradeteas.com 949-766-0070 |
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| Flavored Green Tea | Flavored Herbal Blends | |
| La Crème Coffee & Tea, Peach Ginger Detox Tea Primary Flavors: Ginger, Peach, 2010 85 MSRP: $18.99 / 4oz www.lacremecoffeeandtea.com 214-352-8090 |
TEAMOTIONS, Tea Restfully Primary Flavors: Apple, Cinnamon, 2010 83 MSRP: $9.00 / 2oz www.teamotionstea.com 805-701-0819 |
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| Rishi Tea, Orange Blossom Primary Flavor: Citrus, 2010 84 MSRP: $4.00 / oz www.rishitea.com 414-727-3945 |
Teas Etc., Raspberry Rose Petal Primary Flavor: Raspberry, 2010 82 MSRP: $8.95 / 3oz www.teasetc.com 561-683-6838 |
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| Tea Time, Island Breeze Primary Flavor: Pineapple, 2010 83 MSRP: $18.00 / lb www.teatimeshops.com 917-701-5584 |
52Teas, Pina Colada Honeybush Primary Flavors: Pineapple, Coconut, 2010 81 MSRP: $7.99 / 2oz www.52teas.com 316-440-4202 |
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| Flavored White Tea | Pan-Fired Green Tea | |
| Teas Etc., Pear Spice White Primary Flavor: Pear, 2010 80 MSRP: $14.95 / 3oz www.teasetc.com 561-683-6838 |
Qtrade Teas & Herbs, Tunxi Green Tea China, 2010 89 MSRP: $10.00 / 4oz www.qtradeteas.com 949-766-0070 |
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| Qtrade Teas & Herbs, Organic Rose Cashmere Primary Flavor: Rose, 2010 79 MSRP: $10.00 / 4oz www.qtradeteas.com 949-766-0070 |
Rishi Tea, Green Needles Special China, 2010 88 MSRP: $21.00 / 50g www.rishitea.com 414-727-3945 |
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| Rishi Tea, Peach Blossom Primary Flavor: Citrus, 2010 78 MSRP: $4.00 / oz www.rishitea.com 414-727-3945 |
Amorepacific US Inc., O'Sulloc Sejac South Korea, 2010 87 MSRP: $30.00 / 60g 201-568-0400 |
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| Puer Tea | Steamed Green Tea | |
| Rishi Tea, Shu Pu-erh Classic China, Vintage 86 MSRP: $4.00 / oz www.rishitea.com 414-727-3945 |
Rishi Tea, Gyokuro Secret Garden Japan, 2010 91 MSRP: $46.00 / 50g www.rishitea.com 414-727-3945 |
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| Mountain View Tea Village, 1960 Red Ink China, 1960 82 MSRP: $120.00 / 2oz www.mvteavillage.com 650-793-1156 |
TeaGschwendner Inc., #2311 Japan Super Tamashi Japan, 2010 90 MSRP: www.tgtea.com 847-229-5435 |
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| TeaGschwendner Inc., #2177 China Mannons Pu erh China, 81 MSRP: $28.35/ 100g www.tgtea.com 847-229-5435 |
Mellow Monks Green Tea, Top Leaf Japan, 85 MSRP: $14.75 / 100g www.mellowmonk.com 925-424-4018 |
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| Unflavored Herbal Blends | White Tea | |
| Dilmah Tea/Unity Brands Group LLC, Dilmah Pure Chamomile Flowers Primary Flavor: Chamomile, 84 MSRP: $8.99/ 1.5oz www.unitybrandsgroup.com 904-940-8976 |
Qtrade Teas & Herbs,Organic & Fair Trade Silver Needle Supreme 2010, 92 MSRP: $25.00 / 4oz www.qtradeteas.com 949-766-0070 |
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| CaryTown Teas LLC, Tummy Tonic Primary Flavor: Peppermint, 83 MSRP: $12.00/ 2oz www.carytownteas.com 804-358-8327 |
TeaGschwendner Inc., #2230 China Yin Zhen China, 2010 87 MSRP: $30.50/ 100g www.tgtea.com 847-229-5435 |
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| Tisano, Tisano - Cacao Tea Primary Flavor: Cacao, 82 MSRP: $9.85/ 4oz www.tisano.com 213-260-0040 |
The Republic of Tea, Silver Rain White Tea China, 2010 86 MSRP: $20.00 / 1.75oz www.republicoftea.com 415-382-3443 |