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Yamamotoyama 1690 Collection

Stash presents nine classic green, oolong and scented teas from Yamamotoyama, one of the world's oldest tea companies. More than three centuries of experience go into the selection and processing of Yamamotoyama teas, among the finest in the world.
Yamamotoyama - perfecting the art of tea since 1690

 

Japan In 1690, Japan was ruled by the Tokugawa Shogunate, the Manchus had repelled the Mongols, Louis XIV ruled in splendor from his new palace in Versailles, Czar Peter had just attained the throne and Johann Sebastian Bach was five years old. And that same year in Japan, the Yamamoto family began producing premium teas, a tradition that continues to this day. More than three centuries of experience go into the selection and processing of Yamamotoyama teas, among the finest in the world.
Founded in 1690, Yamamotoyama is one of the oldest family run tea companies in the world. More than 300 years of experience go into the selection and processing of Yamamotoyama teas, among the finest in the world. Stash Tea is distributing these exceptional teas in the United States. Available in packages of 20 individually wrapped tea bags.

Green Tea and Ginseng

   

Ginger Tea

Green Tea and Ginseng
A cool shade never
    leaves the
evergreen tree
  The good taste of tea
lingers all day long.
Ginseng is famous as a medicinal herb, reputed to enhance performance under stress and boost immune response. It has long been cultivated in China, Korea and Japan. Combined with Japanese green tea, it produces a bracing, slightly astringent drink.

20ct Order No. 68455
80ct Order No. 280455
100g Order No. 168455


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    Ginger Tea
Camellia Petal
  Fell in Silent Dawn...
    ...Spilling
  A Water Jewel
Aromatic ginger, long used as a flavoring and as a medicinal root, lends a distinctive tang and aroma to traditional Japanese green tea. It has a flavor both spicy and delicate, a soothing drink for any season.

20ct Order No. 68456
80ct Order No. 280456
100g Order No. 168456


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Pu-erh Tea

   

Chrysanthemum Tea

Pu-Erh Tea
I can see the smoke for tea
  rising from the thatched inn.
    The sands of the river beach
Merge with the white moon.
An ancient medicinal tea from China's Yunnan province, Pu-erh is made from the Dayeh, a large leaf variety of the tea plant. Following a centuries old secret processing method, the broad leaves are allowed to partially ferment, giving the tea its unique earthy flavor and deep, rich color.

20ct Order No. 68458
80ct Order No. 280458
100g Order No. 168458


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    Chrysanthemum Tea
I pick chrysanthemums
  beneath the east hedge
    and far away see
the southern mountains.
The yellow petals of Chrysanthemum, a cooling herb in traditional Chinese medicine, add a flowery note to Yunnan Pu-erh tea. Pu-erh is semi-fermented tea, prized since the Sung dynasty for its medicinal properties.

20ct Order No. 68454
80ct Order No. 280454
100g Order No. 168454


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Genmai Tea

   

Kukicha Tea

Genmai Tea
Talking with one another
Enjoying a bowl of green tea
    Flowers shrouded in mist
  Bloom amidst the clouds
Genmai is an informal, convivial drink in Japan shared at home with friends. This unique brew is made from green tea and brown rice. It has a light golden color in the cup and a light toasted nut like flavor and aroma.

20ct Order No. 68450
80ct Order No. 280450
100g Order No. 168450


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    Kukicha Tea
The tea plantation
  is a home of refuge
    for the harvest sparrows
Kukicha is "twig tea," made from the prunings of the tea plant, roasted to bring out its distinctive flavor. Kukicha is appreciated for its rich nutty taste and dark brown color.

20ct Order No. 68451
80ct Order No. 280451
100g Order No. 168451


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China Oolong Tea

   

Special Occasion Green Tea

China Oolong Tea
Looking at the clouds
one might say the green
mountain moves;
who would imagine
the clouds so busy,
the mountains so serene?
Oolong is considered one of the world's great teas. A favored drink in mainland China and Taiwan, Oolong tea originated in the Wuyi mountains of China's Fujian province. Oolong is semi-fermented, combining qualities of black and green teas.Yamamotoyama China Oolong has a distinctive fruity taste and bright golden color.

20ct Order No. 68457
80ct Order No. 280457
100g Order No. 168457


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    Special Occasion Green Tea
Coming out of
the temple gate,
the song of
the tea pickers:
It is Japan!
Centuries of tea blending experience go into the creation of this original blend of fine green teas, including Matcha, the powdered leaf tea used in the traditional Japanese tea ceremony. This tea has a pale golden color in the cup and a delicate flavor with a hint of sweetness.

20ct Order No. 68452
80ct Order No. 280452
100g Order No. 168452


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Jasmine Tea

   

Yamamotoyama 1690 Collection

Jasmine Tea
An oriole sings,     And the flowers smile.
For whome, after all,   Is the spring here,
If not for me?
Jasmine is one of the most popular teas in China. Jasmine is picked in the heat of the day, when the tiny flowers are closed tight. The blossoms open in the cool of the evening, when they are blended with the tea leaves to create this fragrant refreshing beverage.

20ct Order No. 68453
80ct Order No. 280453
100g Order No. 168453


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    Experience all 9 Yamamotoyama teas.
One package of each tea.

No. 68449
Yamamotoyama 1690 Collection


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