2010 Hot Tea - Fall Tea Winners
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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 | Bai Hao/Oriental Beauty | |
| TeaGschwendner, Assam SFTGFOP Marangi Second Flush, 86 MSRP: $26.58 / 100g. www.tgtea.com 312-9632-0639 x 112 |
Barnes & Watson Fine Teas, Bai Hao - Exquisite, 89 MSRP: $350.00 / 1lb. www.barnesandwatson.com 206-625-9435 |
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| Qtrade Teas & Herbs, Classic Assam Gold, 84 MSRP: $8.00 / 4 Oz. www.qtradeteas.com 949-766-0070 |
Qtrade Teas & Herbs, Bai Hao Classic, 88 MSRP: $12.00 / 4 Oz. www.qtradeteas.com 949-766-0070 |
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| The Republic of Tea, Assam Breakfast Full-Leaf Loose Tea, 81 MSRP: $11.00 / 3.5oz. www.republicoftea.com 415-382-3400 |
Rishi Tea, Bai Hao Premium, 86 MSRP: $38.00 / 100g www.rishi-tea.com 414-747-4001 |
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| Breakfast Blend | Chai | |
| The Republic of Tea, Lucky Irish Breakfast Full-Leaf Loose Tea, 83 MSRP: $11.00 / 3.5oz. www.republicoftea.com 415-382-3400 |
Yogic Chai, Original Masala Chai, 89 MSRP: $12 / 4oz. www.yogicchai.com 973-951-1469 |
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| China Mist Brands, Organic Classic Breakfast, 82 MSRP: $.67 / 16oz. brew www.chinamist.com 480-998-8807 x 108 |
MEM Tea Imports, Spicy Chai, 88 MSRP: $28.20 / lb 617-627-9500 |
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| TeaGschwendner, English Breakfast Tea, 81 MSRP: $8.70 / 100g. www.tgtea.com 312-9632-0639 x 112 |
Malabar Trading Company, Kashmiri Chai, 86 MSRP: $12.95 / 5oz. / 32 servings www.malabartradingco.com 831-469-8233 |
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| Darjeeling | Earl Grey | |
| Rishi Tea, Organic Fair Trade Darjeeling Estate Select, 83 MSRP: $9.00 / 50g www.rishi-tea.com 414-747-4001 |
Rishi Tea, Organic Fair Trade Earl Grey, 86 MSRP: $38.00 / 1lb. www.rishi-tea.com 414-747-4001 |
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| Qtrade Teas & Herbs, Sparkling Autumnal, 82 MSRP: $15.00 / 4 Oz. www.qtradeteas.com 949-766-0070 |
Art of Tea, Earl Lee Grey Tea, 85 MSRP: $10.99 / 3.5oz. www.artoftea.com 877-268-8327 |
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| Art of Tea, Bio Dynamic Organic Darjeeling, 81 MSRP: $10.99 / 2.5oz. www.artoftea.com 877-268-8327 |
TeaGschwendner, Earl Grey Nr. 69, 84 MSRP: $8.86 / 100g. www.tgtea.com 312-9632-0639 x 112 |
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| Jasmine | Keemun | |
| The Republic of Tea, Imperial Republic Jasmine Pearls, 86 MSRP: $37.00 / 3oz. www.republicoftea.com 415-382-3400 |
Tao Tea Leaf Ltd., Keemun Kong Fu, 83 MSRP: $12.00 / 50g. www.taotealeaf.com 647-728-3858 |
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| Rishi Tea, Organic Jasmine Pearls, 85 MSRP: $90.00 / 1lb. www.rishi-tea.com 414-747-4001 |
The Republic of Tea, Keemun 1110 Full-Leaf Loose Tea, 81 MSRP: $13.50 / 3.5oz. www.republicoftea.com 415-382-3400 |
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| Qtrade Teas & Herbs, Jade Jasmine, 84 MSRP: $20.00 / 4 oz. www.qtradeteas.com 949-766-0070 |
Qtrade Teas & Herbs, Classic Qimen, 80 MSRP: $10.00 / 4 oz. www.qtradeteas.com 949-766-0070 |
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| Yunnan | ||
| Rishi Tea, Organic Fair Trade Golden Needle, 87 MSRP: $140.00 / 1lb. www.rishi-tea.com 414-747-4001 |
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| Tao Tea Leaf Ltd., Golden Needle, 86 MSRP: $20.00 / 50g. www.taotealeaf.com 647-728-3858 |
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| TeaGschwendner, China Yunnan Golden Downy Pekoe, 84 MSRP: $15.52 / 100g. www.tgtea.com 312-9632-0639 x 112 |
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| Top Rankings - General Categories | ||
| Black Tea - CTC | Black Tea | |
| Ajiri Tea Company, LLC, Ajiri Tea, 84 MSRP: $9 16 teabags per box www.ajiritea.com 610-982-5075 |
Qtrade Teas & Herbs, Winter Frost, 85 MSRP: $8.00 / 4 oz. www.qtradeteas.com 949-766-0070 |
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| Walters Bay, Green Valley BP1, 81 www.waltersbay.com 512-306-0935 |
Barnes & Watson Fine Teas, Batuwangala Pekoe, 84 |
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| Ecrossland, Inc., Pin Pin Fragrant Black Tea, 83 MSRP: $60.00 / kg. www.organic4tea.com 408-202-1080 |
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| Blended Black Tea | Flavored Black Tea | |
| China Mist Brands, Organic Berry Black, 86 MSRP: $.67 / 16oz. brew www.chinamist.com 480-998-8807 x 108 |
The Republic of Tea, Fair Trade Cranberry Blood Orange Full-Leaf Loose Tea, 86 MSRP: $11.00 / 3.5oz. www.republicoftea.com 415-382-3400 |
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| Rishi Tea, Yuzu Ginger Tumeric, 84 MSRP: $11.00 / 50g. www.rishi-tea.com 414-747-4001 |
Mrs. Kelly's Tea, Celebration, 85 MSRP: $8.00 / 3oz. www.mrskellystea.com 763-788-8753 |
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| Qtrade Teas & Herbs, Organic Spiced Red Safari, 82 MSRP: $10.00 / 4 oz. www.qtradeteas.com 949-766-0070 |
Mountain View Tea Village, White Peach Black Tea, 84 MSRP: $9.99 / 2oz. www.mvteavillage.com 650-988-1939 |
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| Aged/Baked Oolong Tea | Green Oolong Tea | |
| Naivetea, Dong Ding Oolong, 83 MSRP: $28.00 / 2oz. www.naivetea.com 650-430-6566 |
Rishi Tea, Bao Zhong, 90 MSRP: $53.25 / 1lb. www.rishi-tea.com 414-747-4001 |
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| Barnes & Watson Fine Teas, Formosa Aged Oolong - 103, 82 MSRP: $150.00 / 1lb. www.barnesandwatson.com 206-625-9435 /td> |
Barnes & Watson Fine Teas, Formosa Jade Oolong - Outstanding, 89 MSRP: $350.00 / 1lb. www.barnesandwatson.com 206-625-9435 |
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| Rare Tea Cellar Inc., 1991 Vintage Reserve Oolong, 81 MSRP: $250.00 / 1lb. $75.00 / 100g. www.rareteacellar.com 773-561-3000 |
Oriental Golden Trading Co., Dong Ding Oolong, 88 MSRP: $23.00 / 3oz. www.themountainteaco.com 562-645-6258 |
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| Dark Oolong Tea | Blended Oolong Tea | |
| Qtrade Teas & Herbs, Red Robe Oolong, 82 MSRP: $12.00 / 4 oz. www.qtradeteas.com 949-766-0070 |
Teas Etc., Ginseng Oolong, 82 MSRP: $10.95 / 3oz www.teasetc.com 561-683-6838 |
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| Rishi Tea, Wu Yi Da Hong Pao, 81 MSRP: $20.00 / 50g. www.rishi-tea.com 414-747-4001 |
Rishi Tea, Ginseng Oolong, 80 MSRP: $60.00 / 1lb. www.rishi-tea.com 414-747-4001 |
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| Tao Tea Leaf Ltd., Da Hong Pao, 80 MSRP: $18.00 / 50g. www.taotealeaf.com 647-728-3858 |
Qtrade Teas & Herbs, Organic Gold Dust Oolong, 79 MSRP: $15.00 / 4 oz. www.qtradeteas.com 949-766-0070 |
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| Flavored Oolong Tea | Flavored Rooibos Blend | |
| Globex America dba Cavallini Coffee & Tea, Plum, Mango, Sake, 84 MSRP: $20.00 / 1lb. www.cavallinicoffee.com 214-353-0328 |
Rare Tea Cellar Inc., Gingerbread Dream Rooibos, 83 MSRP: $50.00 / 1lb. $15.00 / 100g. www.rareteacellar.com 773-561-3000 |
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| Teas Etc., Citrus Sorbet Oolong, 83 MSRP: $16.95 / 3oz. www.teasetc.com 561-683-6838 |
Gevalia, Raspberry Hibiscus - Herbal Tea, 81 MSRP: $9.99 / 22 tea bags www.gevalia.com 914-425-6186 |
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| Mountain View Tea Village, Lychee Oolong, 82 MSRP: $12.99 / 2oz. www.mvteavillage.com 650-988-1939 |
TeaGschwendner, Rooitea Sahne-Caramel (Rooibush Cream Caramel), 80 MSRP: $8.17 / 100g www.tgtea.com 312-9632-0639 x 112 |