Skip to content
  • Blog
    • Learn
    • Sip
    • Connect
    • Travel
  • Beginner’s Guide to Tea
  • Matcha
  • Puerh
  • Tea in NYC
  • Book
  • About Me
  • Blog
    • Learn
    • Sip
    • Connect
    • Travel
  • Beginner’s Guide to Tea
  • Matcha
  • custom-logo
  • Puerh
  • Tea in NYC
  • Book
  • About Me

Norbu Tea

Norbu Tea Thurbo Estate FTGFOP 1 – Darjeeling Tea – Autumn, 2012
Sip ► November 7, 2013

Norbu Tea Thurbo Estate FTGFOP 1 – Darjeeling Tea – Autumn, 2012

Country of Origin: India Leaf Appearance: dark, somewhat curled with lots of golden tips Ingredients: black tea Steep time: 3 minutes Water Temperature: 195 degrees Preparation Method: porcelain teacup and mesh infuser Liquor: dark amber...

Read More
Norbu Tea Margaret’s Hope FTGFOP1 – Darjeeling Tea – Autumn, 2012
Sip ► October 6, 2013

Norbu Tea Margaret’s Hope FTGFOP1 – Darjeeling Tea – Autumn, 2012

Photo: Norbu Tea Country of Origin: India Leaf Appearance: dark, somewhat curly, scattered silver and gold tips Ingredients: black tea Steep time: 3 minutes Water Temperature: 195 degrees Preparation Method: porcelain teacup and mesh infuser...

Read More
Norbu Tea 2009 Norbu Lao Cha Tou
Sip ► September 21, 2013

Norbu Tea 2009 Norbu Lao Cha Tou

Country of Origin: China Leaf Appearance: dark, tightly compressed Ingredients: puerh tea Steep time: 30 seconds Water Temperature: 212 degrees Preparation Method: porcelain gaiwan Liquor: very dark amber Puerh is just the thing when I’ve...

Read More
Norbu Tea Ali Shan Red Oolong – Fall 2012
Sip ► September 11, 2013

Norbu Tea Ali Shan Red Oolong – Fall 2012

Photo: Norbu Tea Country of Origin: Taiwan Leaf Appearance: dark, tightly rolled Ingredients: black tea Steep time: 30 seconds Water Temperature: 200 degrees Preparation Method: clay gongfu sized teapot Liquor: dark amber This type of...

Read More
Norbu Tea Jungpana Imperial Gold – Darjeeling Tea – Autumn, 2012
Sip ► June 20, 2013

Norbu Tea Jungpana Imperial Gold – Darjeeling Tea – Autumn, 2012

Country of Origin: India Leaf Appearance: dark, somewhat curled with lots of golden tips Ingredients: black tea Steep time: 3 minutes Water Temperature: 195 degrees Preparation Method: ceramic teapot and mesh infuser Liquor: amber I’m...

Read More
Norbu Tea 2005 Zhong Cha “Menghai Gushu” Sheng Puerh
Sip ► May 26, 2013

Norbu Tea 2005 Zhong Cha “Menghai Gushu” Sheng Puerh

Country of Origin: China Leaf Appearance: dark, tightly compressed Ingredients: raw puerh tea Steep time: 30 seconds Water Temperature: 212 degrees Preparation Method: porcelain gaiwan Liquor: amber This tea was fairly robust compared to other...

Read More
Norbu Tea Xi Hu Long Jing – Spring 2012
Sip ► May 12, 2013

Norbu Tea Xi Hu Long Jing – Spring 2012

Country of Origin: China Leaf Appearance: flat, sage green Ingredients: green tea Steep time: 30 seconds Water Temperature: 165 degrees Preparation Method: porcelain gaiwan Liquor: very pale gold Long Jing, otherwise known as Dragonwell, is...

Read More
Norbu Tea Gu Zhu Zi Sun Green Tea – Spring 2012
Sip ► May 3, 2013

Norbu Tea Gu Zhu Zi Sun Green Tea – Spring 2012

Country of Origin: China Leaf Appearance: jade green, small and needle-like Ingredients: green tea Steep time: 30 seconds Water Temperature: 170 degrees Preparation Method: porcelain gaiwan Liquor: very pale, greenish According to Norbu’s website the...

Read More
Norbu Tea Hong Yu Ruby Black Tea – Spring 2012
Sip ► April 27, 2013

Norbu Tea Hong Yu Ruby Black Tea – Spring 2012

Country of Origin: Taiwan Leaf Appearance: large, dark and very twisted Ingredients: black tea Steep time: 30 seconds Water Temperature: 205 degrees Preparation Method: porcelain gaiwan Liquor: bright orangish amber I recently bought a bunch...

Read More
Norbu Tea Zhao Lu Bai Cha – Taiwan White Tea – Winter 2012
Sip ► April 9, 2013

Norbu Tea Zhao Lu Bai Cha – Taiwan White Tea – Winter 2012

Country of Origin: Taiwan Leaf Appearance: large, lots of stems and bud, bright green Ingredients: white tea Steep time: 45 seconds Water Temperature: 175 degrees Preparation Method: porcelain gaiwan Liquor: very pale Ever since Geoff...

Read More

Posts navigation

Older posts
Hey, there!

Hey, there!

Nicole Wilson. Tea Writer and Educator
My name is Nicole and I love tea…a lot! I have been writing about my love of the leaf since 2008. My work has been featured on World Tea News, The Daily Tea, Tea Journey, and other publications. I am the winner of the 2018 World Tea Award for Best Tea Blog.

Help Support This Site

Become a Patron!

My New Book!

My New Book!

Subscribe!

Subscribe to my weekly newsletter for the latest blog posts, tea news, and more!

Categories

  • Connect
  • Learn
  • Sip
  • Sponsored
  • Testimonials
  • Travel

Archives

Instagram

Amazon Rec’s

Amazon Recommendations
  • Blog
    • Learn
    • Sip
    • Connect
    • Travel
  • Beginner’s Guide to Tea
  • Matcha
  • Puerh
  • Tea in NYC
  • Book
  • About Me
Copyright © 2022 | All Rights Reserved | Designed by Little Theme Shop