Colonial Bohea was by far the largest tea import during colonial times. Sometimes called Bohea Souchong or Lapsang Bohea, the blend originated in China with trade to the British and Dutch East India Companies.
Congou. Grown in Southern China. The word Congou refers to a tea made with highest mastery or careful skill to produce thin, light strips without breaking the leaves.
Young Hyson Green tea. Made from young leaves that are thinly rolled to have a long, twisted appearance that unfurls when brewed.
Lapsang Souchong. Lapsang's flavor is strong and smoky - meant to complement to the natural taste of black tea, without overpowering.
Singlo. This green tea is picked later in the season of larger leaves, is pan-fried and then curled and dried, yielding a buttery green tea infusion with a plum-like finish.