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    BUYERSGUIDEFINAL EDITION PrODucT OF THE 2009 WOrLD TEA cHAmPIONsH

    ANNOuNcING THE WINNErs OF THE

    2009 WOrLD TEA cHAmPIONsHIP

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    sAVE THE DATE: JuNE 1113, 2010LAs VEGAs cONVENTION cENTEr

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    Every year, we provide you

    with a new opportunity toturn over a new leaf.

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    2009 WOrLD TEA cHAmPIONsHIP

    cONTENTs

    WELCOME .....................................................................4

    OVERVIEW & METHODOLOGY ......................................5

    CATEGORY DEFINITIONS ..............................................6

    WINNERS CIRCLE, HOT TEA CLASS ............................8

    WINNERS CIRCLE, ICED TEA CLASS .........................10

    ENTRANTS, HOT TEA CLASS ......................................11

    ENTRANTS, ICED TEA CLASS .....................................23

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    2009 WOrLD TEA cHAmPIONsHIP

    Welcome!

    In its second year, the World Tea Championship attracted 41 leading suppliers that

    entered nearly 300 different specialty teas for evaluation. Entrants included market

    leaders, as well as rising stars and notable newcomers that are collectively bound to

    take our industry by storm.

    Within this edition of the World Tea Buyers Guide, a product of the World Tea

    Championship, you will find an overview of the competition, the categories for each

    classhot and iced teascategory definitions and a listing of all the entrants.

    All entrants deserve special recognition by our industry. Submitting products for a

    competition (and a young one at that) takes guts and fortitude. These companies

    stand behind their products, their quality and their service in an environment where it

    is increasingly difficult for buyers and consumers to distinguish quality tea from mere

    marketing. Because they trusted a third party to validate their product quality through

    blind, organoleptic analysis, these entrants establish themselves as leading reliable

    sources of specialty tea. We are lucky to have them driving and serving our industry.

    I also want to congratulate and recognize our judges. Their seasoned palates,

    extensive experience, passion and patience fuel and shape this competition as it

    evolves into an event that elevates the awareness of specialty tea and provides clarity

    to the consumersomething we all need.

    All hot tea judgesprofessional tea tasters and buyers with over a century of tea

    tasting experience among themwere flown to Las Vegas three days before the

    World Tea Expo. They spent two full days cupping submissions. This doesnt count

    the months of preparation judges spent defining class categories, methodology and

    cupping standards. Thank you.

    Iced tea class judgesretailers and foodservice professionalsevaluated

    submissions the first day of the Expo before the show floor opened. Iced teas were

    a bit easier to evaluate and took little preparation other than coding glasses into

    which we poured the tea; nevertheless, tasting product while thinking through each

    characteristics quality is difficult and time consuming. Luckily, it is also enlightening

    for the evaluators.

    Collectively, all participants of the World Tea Championship are shaping an industry.

    This Buyers Guide sheds some light on the process, but more importantly, it clarifies

    many tea definitions and the taste characteristics one should expect from a tea

    bearing a particular name.

    We aim, like the U.S. wine industry did thirty years ago, to educate tea buyers and

    further increase awareness of the category.

    So congratulations to all participants of the World Tea Championship and users of this

    Guide. You are making history.

    Warm regards,

    Kim Jage

    KIM JAGEVP Sales & Marketing

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    2009 WOrLD TEA cHAmPIONsHIP

    OVErVIEWThe World Tea Championship(WTC) is an independentcompetition, judged by professional cuppers and major retailbuyers of tea, to distinguish the highest quality and best tastingteas commercially available in the North American marketplace.The event was open to exhibitors and sponsors of the 2009 WorldTea Expo.

    The WTC is made up of two classes: Hot Tea and Iced Tea. Eachclass consists of its own categories and judging panel. The HotTea class was evaluated April 30 and May 1, 2009. The Iced Teaclass was evaluated the morning of May 2, 2009 prior to theopening of the World Tea Expo. All submissions were evaluatedblind and through organoleptic analysis.

    The highest quality and best tasting teas from each categorywere awarded 1st, 2nd and 3rd place positions. Awards for bothclasses were distributed and honored the evening of May 2, 2009at the World Tea Expo, held May 2May 4, 2009, at the MandalayBay Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada.

    mETHODOLOGy

    nHOT TEA CLASSHot Tea Class categories include Signature Famous Teas in theU.S. as well as general categories that enable lesser known teasto be highlighted and distinguished in the marketplace.

    Entrants determined which categories(definitions follow) they wanted tosubmit teas into and submitted thosesamples to our offices the week

    of April 24, 2009. We then codedthe samples on the packaging toconceal the identity of the submittingcompany and grouped each by enteredcategory in tight storage.

    Hot Tea Class Judges were flown toLas Vegas April 29, 2009 and for the

    following two full days evaluated submissions. Strict standardswere placed on the judging/ cupping processes and two outsidecoordinators ensured those standards were met.

    nICED TEA CLASS

    The Iced Tea Class was divided into categories according to itsmarket application and sales channels: Foodservice; Freestyleand Ready-to-Drink. Each category was then separated into sub-categories to represent popular products currently being sold inthe marketplace for that respective category.

    The judging panels for both classes rated teas on the followingcharacteristics: brewed color, brewed aroma, brewed flavor,brewed mouth-feel, and brewed harmony. Hot tea submissionswere also judged on the dry leaf. Each tea also had to meetthe minimum requirement of category definition as well. Theseratings were then used to calculate an overall numerical value ona 100-point scale. This value is each teas World Tea Rating.

    WOrLD TEA rATING

    The following guidelines can be used tointerpret the resulting ratings:

    96-100 rArE: unique tea, difficult toreplicate in future manufacturingprocesses

    90-95 OuTsTANDING: a distinctive teawith brilliant style

    80-89 VEry GOOD:a tea with superiorcharacteristics

    70-79 ABOVE AVErAGE:a tea withparticularly desirable qualities

    60-69 mEDIOcrE: a good tea,typical for its category

    50-59 POOr: not recommended

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    cATEGOry DEFINITIONs

    nHOT TEA CLASS, SIGNATURE FAMOUS TEAS

    AssAm:Black tea from Assam, India. Dry leaf is neat, well-twisted, with black, copper, and mahogany leaves that possiblyinclude gold tips. Nose of dry leaf is malty, sweet, with hintsof raisins, treacle and mild toast. Wet leaf is coppery in color,plump with a malty, slightly sweet aroma. Liquor is bright andclear, deeply colored amber with a full-bodied, rich, smooth,malty flavor, hints of sweetness and robust, yet pleasantastringency.

    BrEAkFAsT BLEND:Black tea blend of any variety and originastringent enough to add milk and sugar, but balanced enoughto drink straight. Appearance of the dry leaf depends on theblend. Leaves should be well-twisted and include some tip. Wetleaf is brown, copper with a toasty to citrusy aroma. Liquor isbright and clear with rich, reddish-brown hues and a mediumto full bodied, mouth-feel that is balanced, brisk and astringentwith a tangy high note.

    cEyLON:Black leaf tea from Sri Lanka. Dry leaf is variable,possibly including silver tips. Nose of dry leaf is mildly malty tocitrusy with hints of biscuit. Wet leaf is olive to copper in colorwith a citrus, woody, even chocolate aroma. Liquor is brilliantlyclear and bright honey color with brisk astringency and tangy,fresh flavors.

    cHAI:Masala chai, a black tea with varying admixture of spicesdepending on region. Tea should be full and astringent enoughto accept a heavy dilution of milk without losing its flavor profile.Appearance of leaf varies, but the nose is spicy with typical hintsof cardamom, cinnamon, pepper and cloves; ideally, none is

    predominant. Wet leaf is coppery, bright and enticing with herbsand spices. Liquor is reddish in color and medium-bodied, withbalanced flavor between spices and the tea base.

    DArJEELING: Black tea from Darjeeling, India. Dry leaf is mixedbrown, black and green leaf that may include silver tips. Nose ofdry leaf is mildly floral, delicate and grassy. Wet leaf is colorfulwith a floral, clean, ripe muscatel aroma that hints of sweet hay.Liquor is clear, bright and can be greenish-gold to orange-brownin color. Liquor is complex, medium- to full-bodied, with a drymouth-feel and floral, muscatel, fresh grass flavors, a briskastringency and lingering finish.

    DrAGON WELL:Longjing tea from Zhejiang Province, China.

    Dry leaf is neat, uniform, flat lime to dark green. Nose of thedry leaf is fresh and grassy with hints of sweet fruit. Wet leaf isplump, juicy, and uniform with buds and a vegetal, nutty aroma.Liquor is clear, vibrant and jade yellow in color with light hints offruitiness and gentle, mellow plant notes. Liquor is light-bodied,buttery, smooth and slightly astringent with hints of peas andsweet-corn with the husk, and a nutty finish.

    EArL GrEy:Black tea of any variety and origin blendedwith bergamot citrus flavoring, oil or dried bergamot peel.Appearance of dry leaf depends on the blend. Bergamot oil isthe predominant aroma with a fresh, pleasant citrus aromaon the wet leaves. Liquor is bright yellow to red, clear, slightly

    A sincere note of appreciationto our judging panel:

    Hot Tea cla

    DAVID DE CANDIASenior Manager Tea/Master Tea Blender,

    The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

    ELIOT JORDANDirector of Tea, Peets Coffee & Tea

    BRIAN KEATINGPublisher, Sage Group International

    JANE PETTIGREWTea Specialist, Historian, Writer and Consultant

    MIKE SPILLANEPresident, G.S. Haly Company

    DAIVD WALKERConsultant, Walker Tea

    cpping coodinato

    SUZETTE HAMMONDPeets Coffee & Tea

    AARON VICKG.S. Haly Company

    Ied Tea cla: read-to-Dinand Foodevie

    MICHAEL CARDENAS

    Owner, Innovative Dining Group

    DENNIS KNOCKCommodity Manager, Frontier Natural Products

    BILL MITCHELLGrocery Team Leader, Whole Foods Market

    BRYAN OSHIELDSSenior Vice President of Food & Beverage,

    Fontainebleau

    Ied Tea cla: Feetle

    SHERRY EVANSTea Sommelier, Author, The Aubrey Rose Tea Room

    AMY LAWRENCEPresident, An Afternoon to Remember

    GUY MUNSCHOwner, Zen Tara Teas

    REVA SHAWOwner, Teaosity, LLC

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    spicy and well balanced between the flavor of the tea baseand the bergamot.

    JAsmINE:Green tea from China or Taiwan traditionally jasminescented without added flavoring, herbs or other agents. Dry leafis variable. Nose of dry leaf is jasmine and mellow grassiness.Wet leaf also has a predominant natural jasmine aroma, but isbalanced with the vegetal green tea base. Liquor is bright andclear, light-bodied and silvery yellow to golden green in color.Liquor is balanced, floral, sweet, grassy and slightly astringent.

    kEEmuN:Black tea from Qi Men, Anhui Province, China. Dryleaf is small, black and neatly twisted leaves that possiblycontain gold tips. Nose of the dry leaf is sweet, woody, withhints of toasted grain. Wet leaf is glistening dark copper with awoody aroma and hints of plum, raisins and dried roses. Liquoris clear with a medium tint and burnt orange to dark burgundyin color. Liquor is smooth, medium- to full-bodied, well-rounded with a soft astringency and floral with hints of toastednuts and forest floor woodiness.

    mATcHA:Ceremonial Japanese green tea manufactured fromstone-ground tencha leaves. Color of tea powder is brilliantgreen, with a noticeably sweet, fresh aroma. There shouldnt beany shades of yellow or brown, which indicate stale, oxidizedtea. The froth from the freshest, properly stored tea will bethick and creamy, with a brilliant green color. The taste is mildand vegetal sweet with no notes of raw astringency.

    sENcHA:Green tea grown and processed in Japan. Dry leafis flat, deep green with shiny, polished, needles. Nose of dryleaf is mildly grassy and sweet. Wet leaf is thick and deep, richand green in color with a fresh, vegetal, ocean aroma. Liquor isbright green with little, if any, hints of yellow. The liquor is often

    not clear but may have solids in suspension that add to itsflavor. Liquor is fresh, rich, medium- to full-bodied, with grassyand briny oceanic notes.

    yuNNAN:Black tea from the Yunnan Province, China. Dry leafis neatly twisted black, brown leaves that possibly contain goldtips. Nose of the dry leaf is likened to damp, autumn leaves. Wetleaf is plump, coppery and uniform with an earthy aroma thathints of vanilla and resin. Liquor is golden brown with a reddishtint and a round body with a complex flavor profile of honey,resin, a gentle peppery (zesty, not hot) spice and floral notes.

    nHOT TEA CLASS: GENERAL CATEGORIES

    BLAck TEA:Black, fully oxidized tea of any variety and fromany origin that does not meet the criteria for a SignatureFamous Tea category.

    BLENDED/FLAVOrED BLAck TEA:Black tea of any variety andfrom any origin blended with herbs, fruits, essential oils, spicesand/or other flavoring agents.

    BLENDED/FLAVOrED GrEEN TEA:Green tea of any varietyand from any origin blended with herbs, fruits, essential oils,spices and/or other flavoring agents.

    BLENDED/FLAVOrED HErBAL:Botanical (i.e., fruits, seeds,spices, herbs) infusion other than Camellia sinensisof anyvariety and from any origin blended with other herbs, fruits,essential oils, spices and/or other flavoring agents.

    BLENDED/FLAVOrED OOLONG TEA:Oolong tea of any varietyand from any origin blended with herbs, fruits, essential oils,spices and/or other flavoring agents.

    BLENDED/FLAVOrED WHITE TEA:White tea of any variety andfrom any origin blended with herbs, fruits, essential oils, spicesand/or other flavoring agents.

    DArk OOLONG TEA:Medium oxidized oolong of any leaf shapeand from any origin that yields amber to dark liquor.

    Dry-FIrED GrEEN TEA:Green tea of any variety and from anyorigin that is not first processed by steam and does not meetthe criteria for a Signature Famous Tea category.

    GrEEN OOLONG TEA:Lightly oxidized oolong of any leaf shape

    and from any origin that yields clear green or golden liquor.

    HErBAL:Single ingredient non-Camellia sinensisbotanical(i.e., fruits, seeds, spices, herbs) infusion.

    PuEr TEA:Straight puer tea, green or dark, loose orcompressed.

    sTEAmED GrEEN TEA:Green tea of any variety and fromany origin that is first processed by steam to denature theenzymes and does not meet the criteria for a SignatureFamous Tea category.

    TrEAsurE/DIsPLAy/FLOWErING TEAs:Made of pure tea ormay include flowers, herbs and/or flower scenting. Green, black,white, oolong or any hand-sewn tea may enter in this category.

    WHITE TEA:Made according to classical styles of processing.Leaves are not processed by frying or rolling, but by witheredcontrols and gentle oven, cool drying and/or sun dryingtechniques, alone or in combination.

    nICED TEA CLASS

    FOODsErVIcE:Entries must be currently sold at a foodservice

    establishment and available in a typical 1oz., 2oz., 3oz. or4oz. filter pouch or open brew bag. Consumer retail tea bags,entries in tins, and/or any packaging that does not meet thisrequirement is not considered Foodservice quality.

    FrEEsTyLE: Any tea or herbal drink brewed and createdfresh is considered Freestyle. Application is focused to tearoom owners and tea retailers that can use the drink as freshlybrewed iced tea in their store.

    rEADy-TO-DrINk (rTD):Defined as pre-bottled or packageddrinks that require no further brewing. Powdered teas may besubmitted in a typical individual sized bottle of water.

    2009 WOrLD TEA cHAmPIONsHIP

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    nnS I G N A T U R EnnF A M O U S T E A S

    nASSAM

    1sT PLAcETeas Etc.,

    Assam Ditchu

    2ND PLAcETeaGschwendner USA,Assam Marangi

    3rD PLAcEQtrade Teas & Herbs,Satrupa SFTGFOP1

    nBREAKFAST BLEND

    1sT PLAcERishi Tea, Organic/ Fair TradeChina Breakfast

    2ND PLAcEQtrade Teas & Herbs,Smooth Breakfast

    3rD PLAcETeaGschwendner USA,English Breakfast

    n CEYLON

    1sT PLAcETeas Etc., Ceylon OP1

    2ND PLAcEQtrade Teas & Herbs,New VithanakandeFBOPF Extra Special

    3rD PLAcETeaGschwendner USA,Ceylon Uva Highlands

    nCHAI

    1sT PLAcERishi Tea, Organic/Fair TradeMasala Chai

    2ND PLAcEChamong, Sewpur Assam(Organic) Masala Chai

    3rD PLAcETeaGschwendner USA,Indian Chai

    nDARJEELING

    1sT PLAcEQtrade Teas & Herbs,Jungpana Choice

    2ND PLAcETeaGschwendner USA,Darjeeling Risheehat2nd Flush SFTGFOP1

    3rD PLAcETeaGschwendner USA,Darjeeling Lingia1st Flush SFTGFOP1

    nDRAGONWELL

    1sT PLAcERishi Tea,Dragon Well Qingming

    2ND PLAcERishi Tea,Dragon Well Mingqian

    3rD PLAcEQtrade Teas & Herbs,Spring Dragonwell

    nEARL GREY

    1sT PLAcETeaGschwendner USA,Earl Grey No 69

    2ND PLAcEQtrade Teas & Herbs,Earl Grey Grand

    3rD PLAcERishi Tea,Organic/ Fair TradeEarl Grey Supreme

    nJASMINE

    1sT PLAcERishi Tea,Organic Jasmine Pearls

    nKEEMUN

    1sT PLAcE

    Qtrade Teas & Herbs,Sechrna

    2ND PLAcEPeLi Teas,Keemun Hao Ya

    3rD PLAcEPeLi Teas,Keemun Needle

    nMATCHA

    1sT PLAcERishi Tea,Matcha Houju

    2ND PLAcEAIYA America Inc.,Ceremonial Matcha

    3rD PLAcEAOI Tea Company,Matcha Supreme

    n SENCHA

    1sT PLAcEQtrade Teas & Herbs,Sencha Spirit

    2ND PLAcE

    Rishi Tea,Sencha Superior

    3rD PLAcERishi Tea,Organic Sencha

    n YUNNAN

    1sT PLAcEPeLi Teas,Dian Hong (Special)2ND PLAcETeas Etc.,Golden Monkey

    Organic

    3rD PLAcERishi Tea,Organic/ Fair TradeYunnan Golden Buds

    HOTTEACLASSW I N N E R S C I R C L E

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    nnG E N E R A LnnC A T E G O R I E S

    nBLACK TEA

    1sT PLAcEPeLi Teas, Zhenghe GoldenMonkey (Special)

    2ND PLAcESpecialTeas Inc.,#510 Golden Monkey (Fujian)

    3rD PLAcEQtrade Teas & Herbs,New Vithanakande Classic

    nBLENDED/FLAVORED BLACK TEA

    1sT PLAcETeaGschwendner USA,Pineapple Mango

    2ND PLAcE

    Qtrade Teas & Herbs,Pangaea Extra Special

    3rD PLAcERishi Tea, Organic/Fair TradeLemongrass Black

    nBLENDED/FLAVORED GREEN TEA

    1sT PLAcERishi Tea, Sencha Yuzu

    2ND PLAcEDethlefsen & Balk,Goji/Blueberry/Pomegranate

    3rD PLAcESugimoto USA, Inc(SA Japanese Green Tea), Genmai Cha

    nBLENDED/FLAVORED HERBAL TEA

    1sT PLAcERishi Tea, Organic Cinnamon Plum

    2ND PLAcETeaGschwendner USA,Summer Romance

    3rD PLAcERishi Tea, Organic Unity

    nBLENDED/FLAVORED OOLONG TEA1sT PLAcENaivetea,Lychee Green Oolong

    2ND PLAcEQtrade Teas & Herbs,Plum Oolong

    3rD PLAcERishi Tea, Plum Oolong

    nBLENDED/FLAVORED WHITE TEA

    1sT PLAcERishi Tea, OrganicSilver Needle Jasmine

    2ND PLAcERishi Tea, OrganicSilver Needle Osthmanthus

    3rD PLAcEQtrade Teas & Herbs,Island Dreams

    nDARK OOLONG TEA

    1sT PLAcEPeLi Teas,Fenghuang Dancong (Super)

    2ND PLAcETeaGschwendner USA,Formosa Superior Choice

    3rD PLAcEPeLi Teas,Fenghuang Dancong (Special)

    nDRY-FIRED GREEN TEA

    1sT PLAcEAmorepacific Corporation,Ilrohyang of Sulloc Premium Tea

    1sT PLAcEQtrade Teas & Herbs,Wuyang Chunyu

    2ND PLAcEPeLi Teas,Zhejiang Green Needle Tea

    3rD PLAcEPeLi Teas,Jingshan Tea (Special)

    nGREEN OOLONG TEA

    1sT PLAcEBarnes & Watson Fine Teas,Jade Oolong(Golden Leaf Selections)

    2ND PLAcEPeLi Teas,Ti Quan Yin (Super)

    3rD PLAcERishi Tea,Jade Oolong

    nHERBAL

    1sT PLAcEPuripan Inc.,Tartary Buckwheat

    2ND PLAcERishi Tea, Organic/Wild Schisandra Berry

    3rD PLAcEPuripan Inc.,Mulberry Leaf

    nPUER

    1sT PLAcEPeLi Teas, Puer Tea (Special)

    2ND PLAcERishi Tea, Organic/ Fair TradePuer Classic

    3rD PLAcERishi Tea,Organic/ Fair TradeAncient Puer Palace

    nSTEAMED GREEN TEA

    1sT PLAcEQtrade Teas & Herbs,Yame HonGyokuro

    2ND PLAcERishi Tea, GyoKuro

    3rD PLAcERishi Tea,Organic Kukicha

    nTREASURE/DISPLAY/FLOWERING TEA1sT PLAcETea Beyond,L.T. Grade A Collection

    2ND PLAcEFujian Guang Fu Tea Co.,Ltd, Royal Lily

    3rD PLAcETeaGschwendner USA,China Yin Zhen Flowering

    nWHITE TEA

    1sT PLAcERishi Tea,Organic Silver Needle

    2ND PLAcETwo Hills Tea ltd.,Organic Silver Needle

    3rD PLAcEFujian Guang Fu Tea Co., Ltd,Silver Needle

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    nnF O O D S E R V I C E

    nFLAVORED BLACK

    1sT PLAcERishi Tea, Organic/Fair TradeSummer Lemon

    2ND PLAcEArt of Tea,Passion Fruit Jasmine

    3rD PLAcEShangri La Tea Company,Porganic Maple Caramel Iced Tea

    nFLAVORED GREEN

    1sT PLAcEShangri La Tea Company,Organic Ambrosia Green Iced Tea

    1sT PLAcESungarden Specialty Tea,Organic Serene Green Citrus Iced Tea

    2ND PLAcERishi Tea , Organic/Fair TradeCitron Green

    3rD PLAcE

    Walters Bay Bogawantalawa Estates,Walters Bay Mint Green Iced Tea

    nFLAVORED HERBAL

    1sT PLAcERishi Tea , Organic/Fair TradeTropical Crimson

    2ND PLAcESungarden Specialty Tea,Organic Berry White Iced Tea

    3rD PLAcERishi Tea, Organic/ Fair TradeBlueberry Red

    nUNFLAVORED BLACK

    1sT PLAcEShangri La Tea Company,Natural Organic Black Iced Tea

    2ND PLAcEInternational Tea Importers,100% Nilgiri Ice Tea Blend

    3rD PLAcEWalters Bay Bogawantalawa Estates,Walters Bay Black Iced Tea

    nUNFLAVORED GREEN

    1sT PLAcEShangri La Tea Company,Natural Organic Green Iced Tea

    2ND PLAcEArt of Tea, Liquid Jade

    3rD PLAcEWalters Bay Bogawantalawa Estates,Walters Bay Green Iced Tea

    nBEST VALUEWalters Bay Bogawantalawa Estates,

    Walters Bay Black Iced Tea

    nnF R E E S T Y L E

    nHERBAL

    1sT PLAcEPuripan Inc.,TEA IN A JARALOE VERA

    2ND PLAcEQtrade Teas & Herbs,Rosa de Jamaica

    3rD PLAcEPuripan Inc.,

    TEA IN A JARGINGER

    nTEA

    1sT PLAcEBarnes & Watson Fine Teas,Iron Buddha and the Flower

    2ND PLAcEAIYA America Inc.,Black Tea Pre-Mix

    nBEST PRESENTATIONPuripan Inc.,TEA IN A JARALOE VERA

    nnR E A D Y - T O - D R I N K

    nFLAVORED BLACK

    1sT PLAcEMarketSpice,MarketSpice Signature Blend

    2ND PLAcEMarketSpice, Pomegranate Splash

    3rD PLAcEITO EN, TEAS TEA NaturallySweetCitrus Black

    nFLAVORED GREEN

    1sT PLAcEITO EN, Jasmine Green Tea

    2ND PLAcEWegmans, Just TeaGreen Jasmine,manufactured by ITO EN

    nSWEETENED GREEN

    1sT PLAcETazo Tea,Tazo Organic Iced Green

    2ND PLAcEKimBees Gourmet Sweet Tea,KimBees Lemon-Raspberry Gourmet

    3rD PLAcEKimBees Gourmet Sweet Tea,KimBees Almond Gourmet Sweet

    nUNFLAVORED BLACK

    1sT PLAcEAdagio Teas,Anteadote Organic Black Tea

    2ND PLAcEWegmans, Just TeaBlack,manufactured by ITO EN

    nUNFLAVORED GREEN

    1sT PLAcEITO EN, Oi Ocha Dark

    2ND PLAcEWegmans, Just TeaGreen,

    manufactured by ITO EN

    3rD PLAcELa Crme Coffee & Tea,La Crme 100% OrganicUnsweetened Green Tea

    nUNFLAVORED OOLONG

    1sT PLAcEITO EN, Oolong Shot

    2ND PLAcEWegmans, Just TeaOolong,manufactured by ITO EN

    3rD PLAcEAdagio Teas,Anteadote Organic Oolong Tea

    nBEST PACKAGINGKimBees Gourmet Sweet Tea,KimBees Lemon-Raspberry Gourmet

    ICEDTEACLASSW I N N E R S C I R C L E

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    nSIGNATURE FAMOUS TEAS: ASSAM

    Tea Et.,Assam Ditchu

    1sT PLAcErATING: 83

    MSRP: $13.95/4 oz.Origin: India, 2008Beth Johnstonphone: [email protected]

    TeaGhwendne usA,Assam Marangi

    2ND PLAcErATING: 81MSRP: $28.22/4 oz.Origin: India, 2008Nicole Smithphone: [email protected]

    Qtade Tea & Heb,Satrupa SFTGFOP1

    3rD PLAcErATING: 76MSRP: $10.00/4 oz.Origin: India, 2009

    Manjiv Jayakumarphone: [email protected]

    nSIGNATURE FAMOUS TEAS:BREAKFAST BLEND

    rihi Tea, Organic/Fair TradeChina Breakfast

    1sT PLAcErATING: 81

    MSRP: $8.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Benjamin Harrison

    phone: [email protected]

    Qtade Tea & Heb,Smooth Breakfast

    2ND PLAcErATING: 80MSRP: $10.00/4 oz.Origin: Multiple, 2009Manjiv Jayakumarphone: [email protected]

    TeaGhwendne usA,English Breakfast

    3rD PLAcErATING: 78MSRP: $7.82/4 oz.Origin: Sri Lanka, India, 2008Nicole Smithphone: [email protected]

    At of Tea,Classic Black

    rATING: 76MSRP: $10.00/4 oz.Origin: U.S.A, 2008Steve Schwartzphone: [email protected]

    Lte Gop,Safari Pure Tea

    rATING: 74MSRP: $4.00/4 oz.Origin: Kenya, 2008Patrick Tonuiphone: [email protected]

    nSIGNATURE FAMOUS TEAS: CEYLON

    Tea Et.,Ceylon OP1

    1sT PLAcErATING: 85

    MSRP: $8.95/4 oz.Origin: Sri Lanka, 2009Beth Johnstonphone: [email protected]

    Qtade Tea & Heb,New VithanakandeFBOPF Extra Special

    2ND PLAcErATING: 84MSRP: $10.00/4 oz.Origin: Sri Lanka, 2009Manjiv Jayakumarphone: [email protected]

    TeaGhwendne usA,Ceylon Uva Highlands

    3rD PLAcErATING: 82MSRP: $13.48/4 oz.Origin: Sri Lanka, 2008Nicole Smithphone: [email protected]

    www.teamerchants.com

    nSIGNATURE FAMOUS TEAS: CHAI

    rihi Tea, Organic/Fair TradeMasala Chai

    1sT PLAcErATING: 82

    MSRP: $10.00/4 oz.Origin: U.S.A., 2008Benjamin Harrisonphone: [email protected]

    chaong, Sewpur Assam (Organic)Masala Chai

    2ND PLAcErATING: 77MSRP: $4.00/4 oz.Origin: India, 2009Mayank Bansalphone: [email protected]

    TeaGhwendne usA,Indian Chai

    3rD PLAcErATING: 76MSRP: $10.08/4 oz.

    Origin: India, 2008Nicole Smithphone: [email protected]

    Qtade Tea & Heb,Super Chai

    rATING: 74MSRP: $10.00/4 oz.Origin: Multiple, 2009Manjiv Jayakumarphone: [email protected]

    nSIGNATURE FAMOUS TEAS: DARJEELING

    Qtade Tea & Heb,Jungpana Choice

    1sT PLAcErATING: 82

    MSRP: $20.00/4 oz.Origin: India, 2008Manjiv Jayakumarphone: [email protected]

    HOTTEACLASS

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    TeaGhwendne usA, DarjeelingRisheehat 2nd Flush SFTGFOP1

    2ND PLAcErATING: 80MSRP: $28.22/4 oz.Origin: India, 2008Nicole Smithphone: [email protected]

    www.teamerchants.com

    TeaGhwendne usA, DarjeelingLingia First Flush SFTGFOP1

    3rD PLAcErATING: 77MSRP: $32.75/4 oz.Origin: India, 2008Nicole Smithphone: [email protected]

    Glenbn Tea Etate,Glenbn Fit FlhrATING: 76MSRP: NA/4 oz.Origin: India, 2009Shalini Agarwalphone: [email protected]

    Dethlefen & Bal,Monteviot First Flush

    rATING: 75MSRP: $19.90/4 oz.Origin: India, 2009Sascha Karimpourphone: [email protected]

    www.dethlefsen-balk.us

    chaong, Chamong(100% Organic) FTGFOP1 Clonal

    rATING: 65MSRP: $45.00/4 oz.Origin: India, 2009Mayank Bansalphone: [email protected]

    nSIGNATURE FAMOUS TEAS: DRAGONWELL

    rihi Tea,

    Dragon Well Qingming1sT PLAcErATING: 87

    MSRP: $41.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2009Benjamin Harrisonphone: [email protected]

    rihi Tea,Dragon Well Mingqian

    2ND PLAcErATING: 86MSRP: $49.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2009Benjamin Harrisonphone: [email protected]

    www.rishi-tea.com

    Qtade Tea & Heb,Spring Dragonwell

    3rD PLAcErATING: 83MSRP: $25.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2009Manjiv Jayakumarphone: [email protected]

    PeLi Tea,Westlake Dragonwell (Fine)

    rATING: 82MSRP: $79.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2009Mitchel Noblephone: [email protected]

    PeLi Tea,Westlake Dragonwell (Special)

    rATING: 80MSRP: $79.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2009Mitchel Noblephone: [email protected]

    www.peliteas.com

    Tea Et., Dragon Well

    rATING: 79MSRP: $24.95/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Beth Johnstonphone: [email protected]

    Bane & Waton Fine Tea,Long Jing (Golden Leaf Selections)

    rATING: 78MSRP: $51.00/4 oz.

    Origin: China, 2008Ken Rudeephone: [email protected]

    TeaGhwendne usA,China Lung Ching

    rATING: 74MSRP: $14.62/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Nicole Smithphone: [email protected]

    nSIGNATURE FAMOUS TEAS: EARL GREY

    TeaGhwendne usA,Earl Grey No 69

    1sT PLAcErATING: 84

    MSRP: $10.08/4 oz.Origin: China, India, Sri Lanka, 2008Nicole Smithphone: [email protected]

    Qtade Tea & Heb,Earl Grey Grand

    2ND PLAcErATING: 82MSRP: $12.00/4 oz.Origin: Multiple, 2009Manjiv Jayakumarphone: [email protected]

    rihi Tea, Organic/Fair TradeEarl Grey Supreme

    3rD PLAcErATING: 78MSRP: $12.00/4 oz.Origin: U.S.A., 2008Benjamin Harrisonphone: [email protected]

    At of Tea,Earl Grey Crme

    rATING: 77MSRP: $13.50/ 4 oz.Origin: U.S.A, 2008Steve Schwartzphone: [email protected]

    rihi Tea, Organic/Fair TradeEarl Grey

    rATING: 77MSRP: $9.00/4 oz.Origin: U.S.A., 2008Benjamin Harrisonphone: [email protected]

    speialTea In.,#828 Parisienne Soiree

    rATING: 77MSRP: $7.95/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Juergen Linkphone: [email protected]

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    nSIGNATURE FAMOUS TEAS: JASMINE

    rihi Tea,Organic Jasmine Pearls

    1sT PLAcErATING: 84

    MSRP: $22.50/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Benjamin Harrisonphone: [email protected]

    rihi Tea, Organic/Fair TradeJasmine Green Tea

    rATING: 74MSRP: $9.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Benjamin Harrisonphone: [email protected]

    TeaGhwendne usA,

    China Royal Jasmine CurlsrATING: 72MSRP: $25.94/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Nicole Smithphone: [email protected]

    PeLi Tea,Silver Needle Jasmine Tea

    rATING: 58(Score was reduced for a white teaentered in a green tea category)

    MSRP: $27.00/4 oz.

    Origin: China, 2008Mitchel Noblephone: [email protected]

    Qtade Tea & Heb,Jasmine Silver Needle

    rATING: 58

    (Score was reduced for a white teaentered in a green tea category)

    MSRP: $20.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2009Manjiv Jayakumarphone: 949-766-0070

    [email protected]

    Epie Intenational,Tasseo Java Jasmine

    rATING: 55MSRP: $8.00/20 ct boxOrigin: Indonesia, 2009Eri Mardanusphone: [email protected]

    nSIGNATURE FAMOUS TEAS: KEEMUN

    Qtade Tea & Heb,Sechrna

    1sT PLAcErATING: 87

    MSRP: $15.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2009Manjiv Jayakumarphone: [email protected]

    PeLi Tea, Keemun Hao Ya

    2ND PLAcErATING: 84MSRP: $19.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Mitchel Noblephone: [email protected]

    PeLi Tea, Keemun Needle

    3rD PLAcErATING: 83MSRP: $23.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Mitchel Noblephone: [email protected]

    rihi Tea, Keemun Royal

    rATING: 82MSRP: $76.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Benjamin Harrisonphone: [email protected]

    TeaGhwendne usA,China Keemun Finest Chuen Cha

    rATING: 80MSRP: $13.48/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Nicole Smithphone: [email protected]

    PeLi Tea, Keemun Maofeng

    rATING: 73MSRP: $29.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Mitchel Noblephone: [email protected]

    Two Hill Tea ltd., OrganicBlack Dragon Pearl Tea

    rATING: 73MSRP: $40.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Haizhen Vissionphone: [email protected]

    nSIGNATURE FAMOUS TEAS: MATCHA

    rihi Tea,Matcha Houju

    1sT PLAcErATING: 94

    MSRP: $155.00/50 gramsOrigin: Japan, 2008Benjamin Harrisonphone: [email protected]

    AIyA Aeia In.,Ceremonial Matcha

    2ND PLAcErATING: 88MSRP: $49.00/4 oz.Origin: Japan, 2008Jon Baumgardnerphone: 310-212-1395

    [email protected]

    AOI Tea copan,Matcha Supreme

    3rD PLAcErATING: 87MSRP: $28.99/30 gramsOrigin: Japan, 2008Chieko Yamamotophone: [email protected]

    AIyA Aeia In.,Premium Matcha

    rATING: 86MSRP: $119.00/4 oz.

    Origin: Japan, 2008Jon Baumgardnerphone: 310-212-1395

    [email protected]

    Domatha Japanee Geen Tea,DoMatcha Ceremonial Tea

    rATING: 86MSRP: $104.00/4 oz.Origin: Japan, 2008Calli OBrienphone: [email protected]

    rihi Tea, Matcha Rishi

    rATING: 84MSRP: $18.99/20 gramsOrigin: Japan, 2008Benjamin Harrisonphone: [email protected]

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    TeaGhwendne usA,Japan Matcha Hikari

    rATING: 81MSRP: $226.52/4 oz.Origin: Japan, 2008Nicole Smithphone: [email protected]

    Qtade Tea & Heb,Matcha Chiyonoshiro

    rATING: 80MSRP: $50.00/4 oz.Origin: Japan, 2009Manjiv Jayakumarphone: [email protected]

    nSIGNATURE FAMOUS TEAS: SENCHA

    Qtade Tea & Heb,Sencha Spirit

    1sT PLAcErATING: 89

    MSRP: $40.00/4 oz.Origin: Japan, 2009Manjiv Jayakumarphone: [email protected]

    rihi Tea, Sencha Superior

    2ND PLAcErATING: 85MSRP: $14.00/4 oz.Origin: Japan, 2008Benjamin Harrison

    phone: [email protected]

    rihi Tea, Organic Sencha

    3rD PLAcErATING: 83MSRP: $30.87/4 oz.Origin: Japan, 2008Benjamin Harrisonphone: [email protected]

    AOI Tea copan, Sencha

    rATING: 82

    MSRP: $22.00/4 oz.Origin: Japan, 2008Chieko Yamamotophone: [email protected]

    maeda-en, usA,Sencha

    rATING: 81MSRP: $35.00/4 oz.Origin: Japan, 2008Ila Nguyenphone: [email protected]

    ITO EN,Organic KagoshimaSencha Premium

    rATING: 80MSRP: $44.00/4 oz.Origin: Japan, 2008Yoshie Yano-Penningsphone: [email protected]

    www.itoen.com

    ITO EN,Megami Sencha

    rATING: 79MSRP: $22.00/4 oz.Origin: Japan, 2008Yoshie Yano-Penningsphone: [email protected]

    sgioto usA, In(SA Japanese Green Tea),Sen cha

    rATING: 77MSRP: $19.32/4 oz.Origin: Japan, 2008Kyohei Sugimotophone: [email protected]

    TeaGhwendne usA,Japan Sencha Extra Fine

    rATING: 76MSRP: $22.55/4 oz.Origin: Japan, 2008Nicole Smithphone: [email protected]

    nSIGNATURE FAMOUS TEAS: YUNNAN

    PeLi Tea, Dian Hong(Special)

    1sT PLAcErATING: 85

    MSRP: $20.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Mitchel Noblephone: [email protected]

    Tea Et.,Golden Monkey Organic

    2ND PLAcErATING: 84MSRP: $22.95/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Beth Johnstonphone: [email protected]

    rihi Tea, Organic/Fair TradeYunnan Golden Buds

    3rD PLAcErATING: 82MSRP: $39.50/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Benjamin Harrisonphone: [email protected]

    www.rishi-tea.com

    Qtade Tea & Heb,Classic Golden Yunnan

    rATING: 80MSRP: $20.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2009Manjiv Jayakumarphone: [email protected]

    rihi Tea, Organic/Fair TradeGolden Yunnan

    rATING: 79

    MSRP: $12.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Benjamin Harrisonphone: [email protected]

    TeaGhwendne usA,China Yunnan Golden Downy Pekoe

    rATING: 79MSRP: $12.35/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Nicole Smithphone: [email protected]

    nGENERAL CATEGORIES: BLACK TEA

    PeLi Tea, ZhengheGolden Monkey (Special)

    1sT PLAcErATING: 87

    MSRP: $39.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Mitchel Noblephone: [email protected]

    speialTea In.,

    #510 Golden Monkey (Fujian)2ND PLAcErATING: 86MSRP: $15.95/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Juergen Linkphone: [email protected]

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    Qtade Tea & Heb,New Vithanakande Classic

    3rD PLAcErATING: 83MSRP: $10.00/4 oz.Origin: Sri Lanka, 2009Manjiv Jayakumarphone: [email protected]

    www.qtradeteas.com

    Adagio Tea,Golden Spring

    rATING: 82MSRP: $19.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Michael Cramerphone: [email protected]

    PeLi Tea, BailinRed Needle (Special)

    rATING: 82

    MSRP: $36.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Mitchel Noblephone: [email protected]

    PeLi Tea,Lapsang Souchong (Special)

    rATING: 82MSRP: $23.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Mitchel Noblephone: [email protected]

    Qtade Tea & Heb,Chamraj OP

    rATING: 82MSRP: $8.00/4 oz.Origin: India, 2009Manjiv Jayakumarphone: [email protected]

    Glenwoth Etate Liited,Black SFTGFOP

    rATING: 81MSRP: NA

    Origin: India, 2009Yogesh Marimuthuphone: [email protected]

    PeLi Tea,Panyong Golden Needle

    rATING: 81MSRP: $24.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Mitchel Noblephone: [email protected]

    Vietna Tea Aoiation,Black Tea OPAVinatea

    rATING: 79MSRP: $5.10/4 oz.Origin: Vietnam, 2009Hong Nguyenphone: [email protected]; [email protected]

    Bane & Waton Fine Tea,Lapsang Souchong

    rATING: 78MSRP: $30.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Ken Rudeephone: [email protected]

    TeaGhwendne usA,Vietnam Yen Bai OPrATING: 78MSRP: $11.22/4 oz.

    Origin: Vietnam, 2008Nicole Smithphone: [email protected]

    Vietna Tea Aoiation,Black Tea OPVinatea

    rATING: 78MSRP: $6.30/4 oz.Origin: Vietnam, 2009Hong Nguyenphone: [email protected]; [email protected]

    TeaGhwendne usA,North India Manjhee ValleyFirst Flush SFTGFOP1

    rATING: 59MSRP: $18.02/4 oz.Origin: India, 2008Nicole Smithphone: [email protected]

    nGENERAL CATEGORIES:BLENDED/FLAVORED BLACK TEA

    TeaGhwendne usA,

    Pineapple Mango1sT PLAcErATING: 77

    MSRP: $10.08/4 oz.Origin: Germany, 2008Primary Ingredient/Flavor:Pineapple MangoNicole Smithphone: [email protected]

    Qtade Tea & Heb,Pangaea Extra Special

    2ND PLAcErATING: 76MSRP: $10.00/4 oz.Origin: Multiple, 2009Primary Ingredient/Flavor: CacaoManjiv Jayakumarphone: 949-766-0070

    [email protected]

    rihi Tea, Organic/Fair TradeLemongrass Black

    3rD PLAcErATING: 75MSRP: $10.00/4 oz.Origin: U.S.A., 2008Primary Ingredient/Flavor: CitrusBenjamin Harrisonphone: [email protected]

    Dethlefen & Bal,Pomegranate/Cranberry

    rATING: 74MSRP: $9.40/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Primary Ingredient/Flavor: Black TeaSascha Karimpourphone: [email protected]

    TeaGhwendne usA,Annas

    rATING: 74MSRP: $10.08/4 oz.Origin: Germany, 2008

    Primary Ingredient/Flavor:Raspberry YogurtNicole Smithphone: [email protected]

    rihi Tea, Organic/Fair TradeWild Berry Black

    rATING: 73MSRP: $12.00/4 oz.Origin: U.S.A., 2008Primary Ingredient/Flavor: BerriesBenjamin Harrisonphone: [email protected]

    Epie Intenational,Tasseo Irresistible Peach

    rATING: 72MSRP: $8.00/20 ct boxOrigin: Indonesia, 2009Primary Ingredient/Flavor:Black TeaEri Mardanusphone: [email protected]

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    TeaGhwendne usA,Flower of Hawaii

    rATING: 71MSRP: $10.08/4 oz.Origin: Germany, 2008Primary Ingredient/Flavor:Pineapple ApricotNicole Smithphone: 847-229-4535

    [email protected]

    Hane & son Fine Tea,Hot Cinnamon Spice

    rATING: 69MSRP: $6.50/4 oz.Origin: U.S.A., 2008Primary Ingredient/Flavor:CinnamonLisa Prindlephone: [email protected]

    The Eat Indie Tea copan,Pu-erh Spice Bazaar

    rATING: 69MSRP: $7.50/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Primary Ingredient/Flavor:Spice BlendMim Enckphone: [email protected]

    The Eat Indie Tea copan,Indian Summer

    rATING: 68MSRP: $7.50/4 oz.

    Origin: China, 2008Primary Ingredient/Flavor:Chocolate/SpiceMim Enckphone: [email protected]

    nGENERAL CATEGORIES:BLENDED/FLAVORED GREEN TEA

    rihi Tea, Sencha Yuzu

    1sT PLAcErATING: 83MSRP: $28.00/4 oz.

    Origin: Japan, 2008Primary Ingredient/Flavor:PeppermintBenjamin Harrisonphone: [email protected]

    Dethlefen & Bal,Goji/Blueberry/Pomegranate

    2ND PLAcErATING: 82MSRP: $7.20/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Primary Ingredient/Flavor:Green TeaSascha Karimpour

    phone: [email protected]

    sgioto usA, In (sA JapaneeGeen Tea), Genmai Cha

    3rD PLAcErATING: 80MSRP: $14.77/4 oz.Origin: Japan, 2008Primary Ingredient/Flavor:Brown RiceKyohei Sugimotophone: [email protected]

    rihi Tea, Peppermint Ginger

    rATING: 78MSRP: $22.70/4 oz.Origin: Japan, 2008Primary Ingredient/Flavor:BerriesBenjamin Harrisonphone: [email protected]

    Qtade Tea & Heb,Tropical Breeze

    rATING: 77

    MSRP: $10.00/4 oz.Origin: Multiple, 2009Primary Ingredient/Flavor:Green TeaManjiv Jayakumarphone: [email protected]

    rihi Tea, Sencha Sakura

    rATING: 77MSRP: $28.00/4 oz.Origin: Japan, 2008Primary Ingredient/Flavor:Yuzu CitrusBenjamin Harrisonphone: [email protected]

    TeaGhwendne usA,Cranberry Mango

    rATING: 76MSRP: $10.08/4 oz.Origin: Germany, 2008Primary Ingredient/Flavor:Cranberry MangoNicole Smithphone: [email protected]

    The Eat Indie Tea copan,Berry Green

    rATING: 76MSRP: $7.50/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Primary Ingredient/Flavor:StrawberryMim Enckphone: 717-228-2000

    [email protected]

    TeaGhwendne usA,Strawberry Vanilla

    rATING: 75MSRP: $10.08/4 oz.Origin: Germany, 2008Primary Ingredient/Flavor:Strawberry VanillaNicole Smithphone: [email protected]

    At of Tea,Holiday Berry

    rATING: 73MSRP: $12.00/ 4 oz.Origin: U.S.A., 2008Steve Schwartzphone: [email protected]

    Aoepai copoation,Osulloc Jeju-Orchid Green Tea

    rATING: 70MSRP: $64.30/4 oz.Origin: South Korea, 2008

    Primary Ingredient/Flavor: JejuHyun-min Parkphone: [email protected]

    La ce coffee & Tea,Starlight Chocolate Mint Green Tea

    rATING: 70MSRP: $8.95/4 oz.Origin: Taiwan, 2007Primary Ingredient/Flavor:ChocolateSamantha Hamiltonphone: [email protected]

    www.lacremecoffeeandtea.com

    Epie Intenational,Tasseo Calming Lemongrass

    rATING: 69MSRP: $8.00/20 ct boxOrigin: Indonesia, 2009Primary Ingredient/Flavor:Green TeaEri Mardanusphone: [email protected]

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    nGENERAL CATEGORIES:BLENDED/FLAVORED HERBAL TEA

    rihi Tea, OrganicCinnamon Plum

    1sT PLAcErATING: 82

    MSRP: $8.00/4 oz.

    Origin: U.S.A., 2008Primary Ingredient/Flavor:PlumBenjamin Harrisonphone: [email protected]

    TeaGhwendne usA,Summer Romance

    2ND PLAcErATING: 81MSRP: $8.95/4 oz.Origin: Germany, 2008Primary Ingredient/Flavor:Strawberry

    Nicole Smithphone: [email protected]

    rihi Tea, Organic Unity

    3rD PLAcErATING: 80MSRP: $8.00/4 oz.Origin: U.S.A., 2008Primary Ingredient/Flavor:CitrusBenjamin Harrisonphone: [email protected]

    rihi Tea, Organic/Fair TradePeppermint Rooibos

    rATING: 79MSRP: $8.00/4 oz.Origin: U.S.A., 2008Primary Ingredient/Flavor:PeppermintBenjamin Harrisonphone: [email protected]

    rihi Tea, Organic/Fair TradeChamomile Medley

    rATING: 78MSRP: $8.00/4 oz.Origin: U.S.A., 2008Primary Ingredient/Flavor:ChamomileBenjamin Harrisonphone: [email protected]

    rihi Tea, OrganicTangerine Ginger

    rATING: 77MSRP: $9.00/4 oz.Origin: U.S.A., 2008Primary Ingredient/Flavor:GingerBenjamin Harrisonphone: 414-747-4001

    [email protected]

    TeaGhwendne usA,Cream Caramel Rooibush

    rATING: 76MSRP: $8.95/4 oz.Origin: Germany, 2008Primary Ingredient/Flavor:CaramelNicole Smithphone: [email protected]

    The Eat Indie Tea copan,Mojito

    rATING: 76MSRP:$6.90/4 oz.Origin: South Africa, 2008Primary Ingredient/Flavor:Tropical/MintMim Enckphone: [email protected]

    TeaGhwendne usA,Blood Orange Fruit Tea

    rATING: 75

    MSRP: $8.95/4 oz.Origin: Germany, 2008Primary Ingredient/Flavor:Blood OrangeNicole Smithphone: [email protected]

    At of Tea,Chamomile Clementine

    rATING: 74MSRP: $12.00/4 oz.Origin: U.S.A., 2008Steve Schwartzphone: 310-765-7460

    [email protected]

    speialTea In.,#723 Ruby Sunrise

    rATING: 73MSRP: $11.25/4 oz.Origin: Germany, 2008Primary Ingredient/Flavor:PineappleJuergen Linkphone: [email protected]

    Dethlefen & Bal,Roasted Almond

    rATING: 72MSRP: $8.00/4 oz.Origin: Germany, 2008Primary Ingredient/Flavor: N/ASascha Karimpourphone: [email protected]

    www.dethlefsen-balk.us

    speialTea In.,#766 Harvest Fest

    rATING: 72MSRP: $6.95/4 oz.Origin: Germany, 2008Primary Ingredient/Flavor:WalnutJuergen Linkphone: [email protected]

    Qtade Tea & Heb,

    Coco StarrATING: 70MSRP: $10.00/4 oz.Origin: Multiple, 2009Primary Ingredient/Flavor:RooibosManjiv Jayakumarphone: [email protected]

    mndi Tea, Tiramisu Amore

    rATING: 69MSRP: $8.95/4 oz.Origin: South Africa, 2008Roger BowmanPhone: [email protected]

    rihi Tea, Organic/Fair TradeBlueberry Rooibos

    rATING: 69MSRP: $10.00/4 oz.Origin: U.S.A., 2008Primary Ingredient/Flavor:BerriesBenjamin Harrisonphone: [email protected]

    Tea Et.,Organic Relaxation

    rATING: 69MSRP: $18.95/4 oz.Origin: Multiple, 2008Primary Ingredient/Flavor:Rose & LemonBeth Johnstonphone: [email protected]

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    At of Tea,Caramelized Pear

    rATING: 67MSRP: $9.00/ 4 oz.Origin: U.S.A., 2008Primary Ingredient/Flavor: RooibosSteve Schwartzphone: [email protected]

    www.artoftea.com

    The Eat Indie Tea copan,Swamp Water

    rATING: 67MSRP: $6.90/4 oz.Origin: South Africa, 2008Primary Ingredient/Flavor: TropicalMim Enckphone: [email protected]

    Pefetl Natal Heb,Talabonga Tea

    rATING: 64MSRP: $3.50/4 oz.Origin: Philippines, 2009Primary Ingredient/Flavor:Lemon GrassTom OBrienphone: [email protected]

    nGENERAL CATEGORIES:BLENDED/FLAVORED OOLONG TEA

    Naivetea,Lychee Green Oolong

    1sT PLAcErATING: 82MSRP: $36.50/4 oz.Origin: Taiwan, 2009Primary Ingredient/Flavor: LycheeLawrence Laiphone: [email protected]

    Qtade Tea & Heb,Plum Oolong

    rATING: 752ND PLAcEMSRP: $20.00/4 oz.Origin: Multiple, 2009Primary Ingredient/Flavor: Plum

    Manjiv Jayakumarphone: [email protected]

    rihi Tea, Plum Oolong

    rATING: 743rD PLAcEMSRP: $14.00/4 oz.Origin: U.S.A., 2008Primary Ingredient/Flavor: HibiscusBenjamin Harrisonphone: [email protected]

    rihi Tea,Citron Oolong

    rATING: 73MSRP: $16.00/4 oz.Origin: U.S.A., 2008Primary Ingredient/Flavor:CitrusBenjamin Harrisonphone: 414-747-4001

    [email protected]

    TeaGhwendne usA,Bossa Nova

    rATING: 71MSRP: $10.08/4 oz.Origin: Germany, 2008Primary Ingredient/Flavor:HazelnutNicole Smithphone: [email protected]

    TeaGhwendne usA,Tangerine Vanilla Yogurt

    rATING: 71MSRP: $10.08/4 oz.Origin: Germany, 2008Primary Ingredient/Flavor:TangerineNicole Smithphone: [email protected]

    Naivetea,Mint Green Oolong

    rATING: 69MSRP: $36.50/4 oz.

    Origin: Taiwan, 2009Primary Ingredient/Flavor:MintLawrence Laiphone: [email protected]

    nGENERAL CATEGORIES:BLENDED/FLAVORED WHITE TEA

    rihi Tea, OrganicSilver Needle Jasmine

    1sT PLAcErATING: 80

    MSRP: $22.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Primary Ingredient/Flavor:JasmineBenjamin Harrisonphone: [email protected]

    rihi Tea, OrganicSilver Needle Osthmanthus

    2ND PLAcErATING: 78MSRP: $24.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Primary Ingredient/Flavor:OsthmanthusBenjamin Harrison

    phone: [email protected]

    Qtade Tea & Heb,Island Dreams

    rATING: 763rD PLAcEMSRP: $15.00/4 oz.Origin: Multiple, 2009Primary Ingredient/Flavor: N/AManjiv Jayakumarphone: [email protected]

    rihi Tea, OrganicPeach Blossom White Tea

    rATING: 75MSRP: $12.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Primary Ingredient/Flavor:PeachBenjamin Harrisonphone: [email protected]

    TeaGhwendne usA,Strawberry White Tea

    rATING: 69

    MSRP: $14.62/4 oz.Origin: Germany, 2008Primary Ingredient/Flavor:StrawberryNicole Smithphone: [email protected]

    Tea Et., Qian Lan Cha1000 Cranes

    rATING: 69MSRP: $18.95/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Primary Ingredient/Flavor:StrawberryBeth Johnstonphone: [email protected]

    speialTea In.,#853 White Acai Luminescence

    rATING: 68MSRP: $10.95/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Primary Ingredient/Flavor: AcaiJuergen Linkphone: [email protected]

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    nGENERAL CATEGORIES: DARK OOLONG TEA

    PeLi Tea,Fenghuang Dancong (Super)

    1sT PLAcErATING: 89

    MSRP:$75.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Mitchel Noblephone: [email protected]

    TeaGhwendne usA,Formosa Superior Choice

    2ND PLAcErATING: 88MSRP: $45.21/4 ozOrigin: Taiwan, 2008Nicole Smithphone: [email protected]

    PeLi Tea,Fenghuang Dancong (Special)

    3rD PLAcErATING: 87MSRP: $75.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Mitchel Noblephone: [email protected]

    Dethlefen & Bal, Jun Chiyabari

    rATING: 86MSRP: $19.90/4 oz.Origin: Nepal, 2008Sascha Karimpourphone: [email protected]

    Tea Et., Oriental Beauty

    rATING: 85MSRP: $26.95/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Beth Johnstonphone: [email protected]

    rihi Tea, Ba Xian Dancong

    rATING: 84

    MSRP: $113.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Benjamin Harrisonphone: [email protected]

    rihi Tea, Huang Zhi Dancong

    rATING: 83MSRP: $100.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Benjamin Harrisonphone: [email protected]

    rihi Tea,Wuyi Da Hong Pao

    rATING: 83MSRP: $93.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Benjamin Harrisonphone: [email protected]

    Tea Et.,Shui Xian

    rATING: 83MSRP: $22.95/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Beth Johnstonphone: [email protected]

    Qtade Tea & Heb,Wuyi Extra Special

    rATING: 81MSRP: $40.00/4 oz.

    Origin: China, 2009Manjiv Jayakumarphone: [email protected]

    Tea Et.,Qi Lan

    rATING: 81MSRP: $22.95/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Beth Johnstonphone: [email protected]

    The Whole Leaf,Lu Gu Dong Ding

    rATING: 80MSRP: $40.00/4 oz.Origin: Taiwan, 2008Jonah Arterphone: 619-977-9838

    [email protected]

    Naivetea,Imperial Beauty Oolong

    rATING: 79MSRP: $89.00/4 oz.Origin: Taiwan, 2009

    Lawrence Laiphone: [email protected]

    Bane & Waton Fine Tea,Aged Oolong (Golden Leaf Selections)

    rATING: 78MSRP: $66.00/4 oz.Origin: Taiwan, 1979Ken Rudeephone: [email protected]

    rihi Tea,Iron Goddess of Mercy

    rATING: 77MSRP: $16.00/4 oz.Origin: Taiwan, 2009Benjamin Harrisonphone: [email protected]

    The Whole Leaf,Organic Dong Ding Oolong

    rATING: 76MSRP: $28.00/4 oz.Origin: Taiwan, 2008Jonah Arterphone: 619-977-9838

    [email protected]

    nGENERAL CATEGORIES: DRY-FIRED GREEN TEA

    Aoepai copoation,Ilrohyang of Sulloc

    Premium Tea1sT PLAcE

    rATING: 90MSRP: $200.00/4 oz.Origin: South Korea, 2009Hyun-min Parkphone: [email protected]

    Qtade Tea & Heb,Wuyang Chunyu

    1sT PLAcErATING: 90

    MSRP: $40.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2009Manjiv Jayakumarphone: [email protected]

    PeLi Tea,Zhejiang Green Needle Tea

    2ND PLAcErATING: 87MSRP: $55.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2009Mitchel Noblephone: [email protected]

    PeLi Tea,Jingshan Tea (Special)

    3rD PLAcErATING: 86MSRP: $59.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2009Mitchel Noblephone: [email protected]

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    PeLi Tea,Jiuhua Buddha Tea (Special)

    rATING: 86MSRP: $28.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2009Mitchel Noblephone: [email protected]

    PeLi Tea,Zhejiang Green Tea (Special)

    rATING: 86MSRP: $21.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2009Mitchel Noblephone: [email protected]

    rihi Tea, Organic/Fair TradeGreen Needles

    rATING: 86MSRP: $35.00/4 oz.

    Origin: China, 2009Benjamin Harrisonphone: [email protected]

    PeLi Tea, Dong TingBi Lo Chun (Special)

    rATING: 83MSRP: $39.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2009Mitchel Noblephone: [email protected]

    PeLi Tea, Dong TingBi Lo Chun (Super)

    rATING: 83MSRP: $59.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2009Mitchel Noblephone: [email protected]

    PeLi Tea,Yongxi Jade Fire (Special)

    rATING: 82MSRP: $23.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2009

    Mitchel Noblephone: [email protected]

    rihi Tea, Organic/Fair TradeSpring Needles

    rATING: 82MSRP: $35.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2009Benjamin Harrisonphone: [email protected]

    PeLi Tea, Huang ShanMao Feng (Special)

    rATING: 81MSRP: $29.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2009Mitchel Noblephone: [email protected]

    PeLi Tea, Dong TingBi Lo Chun (Fine)

    rATING: 80MSRP: $59.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2009Mitchel Noblephone: [email protected]

    TeaGhwendne usA,Formosa Pi Lo Chun

    rATING: 80MSRP: $22.55/4 oz.

    Origin: Taiwan, 2008Nicole Smithphone: [email protected]

    PeLi Tea,Liu An Gua Pian (Special)

    rATING: 79MSRP: $74.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2009Mitchel Noblephone: [email protected]

    rihi Tea, Organic Fair TradeAncient Emerald Lily

    rATING: 79MSRP: $18.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2009Benjamin Harrisonphone: [email protected]

    Vietna Tea Aoiation,Shan teaHa Giang

    rATING: 79MSRP: $35.00/4 oz.Origin: Vietnam, 2009

    Hong Nguyenphone: [email protected]; [email protected]

    TeaGhwendne usA,China Mao Feng

    rATING: 77MSRP: $13.48/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Nicole Smithphone: [email protected]

    Epie Intenational,Tasseo Pure Green

    rATING: 68MSRP: $8.00/20 ct boxOrigin: Indonesia, 2009Eri Mardanusphone: [email protected]

    nGENERAL CATEGORIES: GREEN OOLONG TEA

    Bane & Waton Fine Tea,Jade Oolong (Golden LeafSelections)

    1sT PLAcErATING: 91MSRP: $84.00, 4 oz.Origin: Taiwan, 2008Ken Rudeephone: [email protected]

    PeLi Tea, Ti Quan Yin (Super)2ND PLAcErATING: 89MSRP: $65.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Mitchel Noblephone: [email protected]

    rihi Tea, Jade Oolong

    3rD PLAcErATING: 88MSRP: $16.00/4 oz.Origin: Taiwan, 2009Benjamin Harrisonphone: [email protected]

    Naivetea, Delicate Bouquet

    rATING: 87MSRP: $82.00/4 oz.Origin: Taiwan, 2009Lawrence Laiphone: [email protected]

    PeLi Tea, Huang Jin Gui (Special)

    rATING: 86MSRP:$27.00/ 4 oz.

    Origin: China, 2008Mitchel Noblephone: [email protected]

    Qtade Tea & Heb,Tie Kuan Yin Superior

    rATING: 85MSRP: $40.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2009Manjiv Jayakumarphone: [email protected]

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    TeaGhwendne usA,Sumatra Oolong Barisan

    rATING: 85MSRP: $11.22/4 oz.Origin: Sumatra, 2008Nicole Smithphone: [email protected]

    Two Hill Tea Ltd.,Organic Iron Goddess of Mercy

    rATING: 85MSRP: $38.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Haizhen Vissionphone: [email protected]

    chaong,Phoobsering Oolong

    rATING: 82MSRP: $68.00/4 oz.

    Origin: India, 2009Mayank Bansalphone: [email protected]

    nGENERAL CATEGORIES: HERBAL

    Pipan In.,Tartary Buckwheat

    1sT PLAcErATING: 86

    MSRP: $9.99/4 oz.Origin: South Korea, 2009Ellen Kim

    phone: [email protected]

    rihi Tea,Organic/Wild Schisandra Berry

    2ND PLAcErATING: 85MSRP: $20.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Benjamin Harrisonphone: [email protected]

    Pipan In.,

    Mulberry Leaf3rD PLAcErATING: 80MSRP: $7.99/4 oz.Origin: South Korea, 2009Ellen Kimphone: [email protected]

    TeaGhwendne usA,Hibiscus Blossom

    rATING: 79MSRP: $13.49/4 oz.Origin: South Africa, 2008Nicole Smithphone: [email protected]

    nGENERAL CATEGORIES: PUER

    PeLi Tea,Puer Tea (Special)

    1sT PLAcErATING: 86

    MSRP: $30.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 1996Mitchel Noblephone: [email protected]

    rihi Tea, Organic/Fair Trade

    Puer Classic2ND PLAcErATING: 85MSRP: $12.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Benjamin Harrisonphone: [email protected]

    rihi Tea, Organic/Fair TradeAncient Puer Palace

    3rD PLAcErATING: 82MSRP: $50.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2005Benjamin Harrisonphone: [email protected]

    TeaGhwendne usA,Puerh Tuocha

    rATING: 79MSRP: $14.62/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Nicole Smithphone: [email protected]

    rihi Tea, Organic/Fair TradeAncient Puer Tuo Cha

    rATING: 78MSRP: $12.50/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Benjamin Harrisonphone: [email protected]

    nGENERAL CATEGORIES: STEAMED GREEN TEA

    Qtade Tea & Heb,Yame Hon-Gyokuro

    1sT PLAcErATING: 87

    MSRP: $50.00/4 oz.Origin: Japan, 2009Manjiv Jayakumarphone: [email protected]

    rihi Tea, GyoKuro

    2ND PLAcErATING: 86MSRP: $180.00/4 oz.Origin: Japan, 2008Benjamin Harrisonphone: [email protected]

    rihi Tea,

    Organic Kukicha3rD PLAcErATING: 85MSRP: $22.70/4 oz.Origin: Japan, 2008Benjamin Harrisonphone: [email protected]

    Aoepai copoation,Sejac of Sulloc Premium Tea

    rATING: 84MSRP: $55.00/4 oz.Origin: South Korea, 2008

    Hyun-min Parkphone: [email protected]

    rihi Tea, Karigane

    rATING: 84MSRP: $63.00/4 oz.Origin: Japan, 2008Benjamin Harrisonphone: [email protected]

    Tazo Tea,China Green Tips

    rATING: 82MSRP: $11.34/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008www.cooking.com

    TeaGhwendne usA,Japan Gyokuro

    rATING: 81MSRP: $50.88/4 oz.Origin: Japan, 2008Nicole Smithphone: [email protected]

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    Pipan In.,Hadong

    rATING: 79MSRP: $32.99/4 oz.Origin: South Korea, 2008Ellen Kimphone: [email protected]

    Aoepai copoation,Sulloc Halla

    rATING: 77MSRP: $6.70/4 oz.Origin: South Korea, 2008Hyun-min Parkphone: [email protected]

    sgioto usA, Inc(SA Japanese Green Tea), Hoji cha

    rATING: 77MSRP: $25.97/4 oz.

    Origin: Japan, 2008Kyohei Sugimotophone: [email protected]

    nGENERAL CATEGORIES:TREASURE/DISPLAY/FLOWERING TEA

    Tea Beond,L.T. Grade A Collection

    1sT PLAcErATING: 82

    MSRP: $21.99 4/bloomsOrigin: China, 2008

    Jane Londonphone: [email protected]

    Fjian Gang F Tea co., Ltd,Royal Lily

    2ND PLAcErATING: 73MSRP: $18.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2009Zheng Qiphone: 862087501508

    [email protected]

    TeaGhwendne usA,China Yin Zhen Flowering

    3rD PLAcErATING: 70MSRP: $55.44/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Nicole Smithphone: [email protected]

    nGENERAL CATEGORIES: WHITE TEA

    rihi Tea,Organic Silver Needle

    1sT PLAcErATING: 88

    MSRP: $24.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Benjamin Harrisonphone: [email protected]

    Two Hill Tea Ltd., Organic Silver Needle

    2ND PLAcErATING: 87MSRP: $40.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Haizhen Vissionphone: [email protected]

    Fjian Gang F Tea co., Ltd,

    Silver Needle3rD PLAcErATING: 86MSRP: $23.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2009Zheng Qi phone: 862087501508

    [email protected]

    Qtade Tea & Heb,Morning Dew Silver Needle

    rATING: 85MSRP: $25.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2009Manjiv Jayakumarphone: [email protected]

    rihi Tea, Organic White Peony

    rATING: 85MSRP: $8.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2009Benjamin Harrisonphone: [email protected]

    rihi Tea, Organic/Fair TradeAncient White Buds

    rATING: 84MSRP: $42.50/4 oz.Origin: China, 2009Benjamin Harrisonphone: [email protected]

    Tea Et., Bai Hao Silver Needle Organic

    rATING: 84MSRP: $29.95/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Beth Johnstonphone: [email protected]

    The Whole Leaf,Organic Silver Needle

    rATING: 83MSRP: $40.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Jonah Arterphone: 619-977-9838

    [email protected]

    PeLi Tea,Silver Needle White Tea

    rATING: 82MSRP: $30.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2009Mitchel Noblephone: [email protected]

    rihi Tea,Organic Silver Needle

    rATING: 81MSRP: $24.00/4 oz.

    Origin: China, 2009Benjamin Harrisonphone: [email protected]

    PeLi Tea, White Peony(Super King)

    rATING: 80MSRP: $25.00/4 ozOrigin: China, 2009Mitchel Noblephone: [email protected]

    Tea Et.,Bai Mu Dan Organic

    rATING: 80MSRP: $22.95/4 oz.Origin: China, 2008Beth Johnstonphone: [email protected]

    rihi Tea, Organic/Fair TradeAncient Moonlight White

    rATING: 79MSRP: $29.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2009

    Benjamin Harrisonphone: [email protected]

    PeLi Tea, Top White Tea

    rATING: 77MSRP: $66.00/4 oz.Origin: China, 2009Mitchel Noblephone: [email protected]

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    nFOODSERVICE: FLAVORED BLACK

    rihi Tea, Organic/FairTrade Summer Lemon

    1sT PLAcErATING: 87

    MSRP: $1.75/packGallons/pack: 1Benjamin Harrisonphone: [email protected]

    At of Tea,Passion Fruit Jasmine

    2ND PLAcErATING: 86MSRP: $1.75/packGallons/pack: 3Steve Schwartzphone: [email protected]

    shangi La Tea copan,Porganic Maple Caramel Iced Tea

    3rD PLAcErATING: 85MSRP: VariesGallons/pack: 3

    Richard Guzauskasphone: [email protected]

    sngaden speialt Tea,Organic Ancient TropicsBlack Iced Tea

    rATING: 84MSRP: $3.60/packGallons/pack: 2.75Victor Jaraphone: [email protected]

    La ce coffee & Tea,La Crme Apricot Mango Iced Tea

    rATING: 83MSRP: $1.60/packGallons/pack: 1.5Samantha Hamiltonphone: [email protected]

    Intenational Tea Ipote,Tropical Paradise

    rATING: 82MSRP: $1.60/per packGallons/pack: 3Devan Shahphone: [email protected]

    rihi Tea, Organic/Fair TradeClassic Citrus

    rATING: 81MSRP: $1.75/packGallons/pack: 1Benjamin Harrisonphone: [email protected]

    nFOODSERVICE: FLAVORED GREEN

    shangi La Tea copan,Organic AmbrosiaGreen Iced Tea

    1sT PLAcErATING: 89MSRP: VariesGallons/pack: 3Richard Guzauskas

    phone: [email protected]

    sngaden speialt Tea,Organic Serene GreenCitrus Iced Tea

    1sT PLAcErATING: 89MSRP: $3.60/packGallons/pack: 2.75Victor Jaraphone: [email protected]

    rihi Tea, Organic/Fair TradeCitron Green

    2ND PLAcErATING: 85MSRP: $1.75/packGallons/pack: 1Benjamin Harrisonphone: [email protected]

    Walte Ba Bogawantalawa Etate,Walters Bay Mint Green Iced Tea

    3rD PLAcErATING: 82MSRP: $0.78/packGallons/pack: 3Christian Weberphone: [email protected]

    www.waltersbay.com

    nFOODSERVICE: FLAVORED HERBAL

    rihi Tea, Organic/Fair TradeTropical Crimson

    1sT PLAcErATING: 86

    MSRP: $1.75/packGallons/pack: 1Benjamin Harrisonphone: [email protected]

    sngaden speialt Tea,Organic Berry White Iced Tea

    2ND PLAcErATING: 85MSRP: $3.60/pack;Gallons/pack: 2.75Victor Jaraphone: [email protected]

    rihi Tea, Organic/Fair TradeBlueberry Red

    3rD PLAcErATING: 84MSRP: $1.75/packGallons/pack: 1Benjamin Harrisonphone: [email protected]

    Bane & Waton Fine Tea,SunSplash (Natural)

    rATING: 82MSRP: $1.00/packGallons/pack: 1Ken Rudeephone: [email protected]

    rihi Tea, Organic/Fair TradeMint Rooibos

    rATING: 81MSRP: $1.75/packGallons/pack: 1Benjamin Harrisonphone: [email protected]

    ICEDTEACLASS

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    shangi La Tea copan,Organic Rooibos Spice

    rATING: 82MSRP: VariesGallons/pack: 1.5Richard Guzauskasphone: [email protected]

    sngaden speialt Tea,Organic Red Berry 2 Rooibos Iced Tea

    rATING: 80MSRP: $3.60/pack;Gallons/pack: 2.75Victor Jaraphone: [email protected]

    nFOODSERVICE: UNFLAVORED BLACK

    shangi La Tea copan,Natural Organic

    Black Iced Tea1sT PLAcE

    rATING: 86MSRP: VariesGallons/pack: 3Richard Guzauskasphone: [email protected]

    Intenational Tea Ipote,100% Nilgiri Ice Tea Blend

    2ND PLAcErATING: 85MSRP: $1.30/packGallons/pack: 3Devan Shahphone: [email protected]

    Walte Ba Bogawantalawa Etate,Walters Bay Black Iced Tea

    3rD PLAcErATING: 83MSRP: $0.24/packGallons/pack: 3Christian Weberphone: [email protected]

    At of Tea,Classic Black

    rATING: 82MSRP: $1.75/packGallons/pack: 3Steve Schwartzphone: [email protected]

    Bane & Waton Fine Tea,Classic Blend

    rATING: 81MSRP: $2.75/packGallons/pack: 3Ken Rudeephone: [email protected]

    rihi Tea, Organic/Fair TradePure Iced Tea

    rATING: 81MSRP: $1.75/packGallons/pack: 1Benjamin Harrisonphone: [email protected]

    nFOODSERVICE: UNFLAVORED GREEN

    shangi La Tea copan,Natural OrganicGreen Iced Tea

    1sT PLAcErATING: 85MSRP: VariesGallons/pack: 3Richard Guzauskasphone: [email protected]

    At of Tea,Liquid Jade

    2ND PLAcErATING: 83MSRP: $1.75/packGallons per pack: 3

    Steve Schwartzphone: [email protected]

    Walte Ba Bogawantalawa Etate,Walters Bay Green Iced Tea

    3rD PLAcErATING: 80MSRP: $0.47/pack;Gallons/pack: 3Christian Weberphone: [email protected]

    nFOODSERVICE: BEST VALUE

    Walte BaBogawantalawa Etate,Walters Bay Black Iced Tea

    rATING: 83MSRP: $0.24/packGallons/pack: 3Christian Weberphone: [email protected]

    nFREESTYLE: HERBAL

    Pipan In.,TEA IN A JARALOE VERA

    1sT PLAcErATING: 86

    Ellen Kimphone: [email protected]

    Qtade Tea & Heb,Rosa de Jamaica

    2ND PLAcErATING: 85Manjiv Jayakumarphone: [email protected]

    Pipan In.,TEA IN A JARGINGER

    3rD PLAcErATING: 83

    Ellen Kimphone: [email protected]

    Dethlefen & Bal,Fruit Tea Blend Watermelon

    rATING: 81Sascha Karimpourphone: [email protected]

    AIyA Aeia In.,Rooibos Pre-Mix

    rATING: 80Jon Baumgardnerphone: 310-212-1395

    [email protected]

    nFREESTYLE: TEA

    Bane & Waton Fine Tea,Iron Buddha and the Flower

    1sT PLAcErATING: 85

    Ken Rudeephone: [email protected]

    AIyA Aeia In.,Black Tea Pre-Mix

    2ND PLAcErATING: 81Jon Baumgardnerphone: 310-212-1395

    [email protected]

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    nFREESTYLE: BEST PRESENTATION

    Pipan In.,TEA IN A JARALOE VERA

    rATING: 86Ellen Kim

    phone: [email protected]

    www.puripan.com

    nREADY-TO-DRINK: FLAVORED BLACK

    maetspie,MarketSpice Signature Blend

    1sT PLAcErATING: 86MSRP: $3.50-$3.95/bottleJudy Dawsonphone: 206-719-8753

    [email protected]

    maetspie,Pomegranate Splash

    2ND PLAcE

    rATING: 85MSRP: $3.50-$3.95/bottleJudy Dawsonphone: 206-719-8753

    [email protected]

    ITO EN,TEAS TEA Naturally SweetCitrus Black

    3rD PLAcErATING: 77MSRP: 1.49/bottleYoshie Yano-Penningsphone: [email protected]

    www.itoen.com

    nREADY-TO-DRINK: FLAVORED GREEN

    ITO EN, Jasmine Green Tea

    1sT PLAcErATING: 83MSRP: $1.99/bottle

    Yoshie Yano-Penningsphone: [email protected]

    Wegan, Just TeaGreen Jasmine,manufactured by ITO EN

    2ND PLAcErATING: 82MSRP: $1.25/bottleYoshie Yano-Penningsphone: [email protected]

    nREADY-TO-DRINK: SWEETENED GREEN

    Tazo Tea,Tazo Organic Iced Green

    1sT PLAcErATING: 84

    MSRP: $1.69/bottlewww.tazo.com

    kiBee Goet sweet Tea,KimBees Lemon-Raspberry Gourmet

    2ND PLAcErATING: 80MSRP: $2.50/bottleKimberly Brownphone: [email protected]

    kiBee Goet sweet Tea,KimBees Almond Gourmet Sweet

    3rD PLAcErATING: 79MSRP: $2.50/bottleKimberly Brownphone: [email protected]

    Epie Intenational,The Botol Sosro Jasmine Tea

    rATING: 75MSRP: $7.00/caseEri Mardanusphone: [email protected]

    nREADY-TO-DRINK: UNFLAVORED BLACK

    Adagio Tea,Anteadote Organic Black Tea

    1sT PLAcErATING: 87

    MSRP: $1.79/bottleMichael Cramerphone: [email protected]

    Wegan, Just TeaBlack,manufactured by ITO EN

    2ND PLAcErATING: 86

    MSRP: $1.25/bottleYoshie Yano-Penningsphone: [email protected]

    nREADY-TO-DRINK: UNFLAVORED GREEN

    ITO EN, Oi Ocha Dark

    1sT PLAcErATING: 79MSRP: $1.99/bottle

    Yoshie Yano-Penningsphone: [email protected]

    Wegan, Just TeaGreen,manufactured by ITO EN

    2ND PLAcErATING: 78MSRP: $1.25/bottleYoshie Yano-Penningsphone: [email protected]

    La ce coffee & Tea, La Crme100% Organic Unsweetened Green Tea

    3rD PLAcErATING: 77

    MSRP: $1.95/bottleSamantha Hamiltonphone: [email protected]

    nREADY-TO-DRINK: UNFLAVORED OOLONG

    ITO EN, Oolong Shot

    1sT PLAcE

    rATING: 85MSRP: $1.79/bottle

    Yoshie Yano-Penningsphone: [email protected]

    Wegan, Just TeaOolong,manufactured by ITO EN

    2ND PLAcErATING: 79MSRP: $1.25/bottleYoshie Yano-Penningsphone: [email protected]

    www.wegmans.com

    Adagio Tea,Anteadote Organic Oolong Tea

    3rD PLAcErATING: 73MSRP: $1.79/bottleMichael Cramerphone: [email protected]

    nREADY-TO-DRINK: BEST PACKAGING

    kiBee Goet sweet Tea,KimBees Lemon-RaspberryGourmet

    rATING: 80MSRP: $2.50 per btlKimberly Brownphone: [email protected]

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