Coko Lounge

HAO-YA ‘B’ SUPERFINE KEEMUN

(Black)

Extra care is taken with each step, from the extra-fine picking through the oxidation. Exquisite in style, color, aroma, and taste. A distinctive step up from the already excellent China Keemun First Grade. Very smooth and flavorful. The ultimate in Black Tea. There is no substitue. If ‘Hao-Ya’ Keemun grade is unspecified, it is typically Hao-Ya ‘B’. In this case, Hao-Ya “A” doesn’t touch it. It’s that good.

KEEMUN MAO FENG IMPERIAL

(Black)

Long, perfectly twisted leaves produce a dark copper liquor fragrant with bittersweet cocoa notes. Keemun Mao Feng is a high grade Qimen ‘red’ tea from China. Twisted tippy leaves produce a dark amber liquor with a classic Keemun fragrance that is spicy, woody and fruity. The smooth, mineral profile has notes of red fruits and a lightly tangy, stony aftertaste. Notes of Burgundy and cocoa make an excellent pair in the rich, full-bodied cup. The smooth finish lingers with nuances of spice.

COLOMBIAN TIPPY BLACK TEA ORGANIC

(Black)

The juxtaposition of dark leaves and golden tips gives this black tea from Colombia a beautiful appearance. The dark copper amber liquor is fragrant with toasty cocoa hints. The rich cocoa quality carries on in the flavour of the full-bodied cup, finishing with a raisin sweetness. A malty, almost smokey flavor that is rich, full bodied and satisfying. Tastes decidedly different from the many “orthodox” blends of black, darjeeling, assam and “breakfast” teas.

SEASON’S PICK COLOMBIAN BLACK ORGANIC

(Black)

The very bold, twisted leaves of this black tea offering from Colombia yield a dark amber copper liquor with an inviting toasty aroma. The rich, full-bodied cup is very smooth with a cocoa mouth feel. A hint of caramelized sugar and whisper of spice linger in the finish. Coffee drinkers may find this to be a perfect transitional tea. Nice and weighty full body, imparting delicate flavors of cocoa, caramel and dark fruit. A great morning cup for those used to coffee. A beautiful leaf combining the maltiness of a Assam with the chocolate overtones of a Keemun but lighter than both. Very pleasant to drink.

GLENWOOD RESERVE IMPERIAL RED

(Black)

A harmonious blend of bright citrus notes with an herbaceous character and full, round mouth feel distinguishes this black tea selection as a very special cup. The aroma is toasty with a hint of spice. Cacao notes lead to a crisp finish. Brews up a medium amber cup characterised by a definite earthiness. A hint of citrus lightens up the cup a bit. Uniquely pleasant with its berry or raspberry notes and very little bitterness.

YUNNAN GOLDEN MONKEY ORGANIC

(Black)

An abundance of downy, golden tips and chocolate-brown leaves produce a dark ruby-copper liquor with a pronounced cocoa aroma and velvety smooth mouth feel. Soft and complex with natural sweetness, including chocolate and floral notes. A caramel sweetness wraps around its notes of semi-sweet cocoa that are complemented by warm toasty hints. A daily alternative for those accustomed to English Breakfast or quality Rooibos. With a subtle sweetness that combines caramel and honey, this is a tea so smooth you can drink it all day long.

CACAO KISSES COLOMBIAN BLACK

(Flavoured)

Cacao husks and nibs, from small chocolate producers in the Tumaco region of Colombia, are blended with bold, dark brown leaves to create this unique, naturally flavored selection from Colombia. Sweet notes from the black tea base provide the perfect accent for the rich cocoa flavor. These wirey, twisted leaves can handle a long 6 minute steep. Tannins are medium-full, with rich and earthy flavour including a hint of cacao that complements the nibs. A fun afternoon tea. Even for those who may not be a fan of favored tea, this is a wonderfully unique brew to try. The slightly bitter taste of the cacao gives the tea a dark chocolate note that lingers nicely.

MATCHA GEN-MAI CHA PREMIUM ORGANIC

(Flavoured)

This extraordinary grade of Matcha Gen-mai Cha is seldom seen outside of Japan. The components are of exceptional quality, and produce a harmonious, well-balanced infusion, which is eminently smooth. Toasted rice add a soothing, mellow quality to the complex vegetal flavor. A lovely green color when steeped. The taste is a marvelous combination of nutty, toasted, and vegetal. This Matcha dusted Gen-mai Cha is truly one of the best in the world. A bold, robust flavour with taste of straw, earthy but also slightly sweet.

GUANGDONG DRAGON PHOENIX JASMINE PEARL

(Flavoured)

Tightly rolled leaf bud sets scented with an alluring fruity nuance. A delicate tea for genuine Jasmine lovers. Try a quick first steep and just a wee longer of a second steep, maybe even a third. Some feel that this is the best daily cuppa they have ever tried. The perfect way to start a day — and the perfect way to end it!

COLOMBIAN WIRY GREEN TEA ORGANIC

(Green)

The dark olive leaves of this green tea from Colombia are long and wiry, yielding a golden jade liquor with an herbaceous aroma. The cup has a smooth, buttery mouth feel with a hint of honey and suggestion of cocoa. With its crisp, clean finish, this tea is a great choice for those looking for a green tea without a vegetal quality. If you love senchas and oolongs and wiry greens teas from China, this nuanced and delicious organic green from Columbia will not disappoint. Reminiscent of pre-Chingming green tea in the lack of vegetal quality. Nice earthy flavors and aroma with a honeyed, almost nutty aspect.

IDULGASHINNA ESTATE OP1 GREEN ORGANIC

(Green)

From the Uva district of Sri Lanka, this organic green tea offering has long, well-twisted leaves that produce a pale golden liquor with a smooth mouth feel. The light, sweet aroma is earthy with mineral nuances. The herbaceous cup has a stone fruit sweetness and a clean finish. With a taste that is very neutral but still good, it has mysteriously low level astringency making for an easy to drink everyday beverage staple.  On the milder side with an excellent finish that lingers. A great choice for those who enjoy a less vegetal flavor.

SENCHA SPECIAL GRADE YAMATO

(Green)

A superior grade of Sencha, with a brighter flavor and smoother finish than basic Sencha. Highly recommended. A smooth and rich Sencha without any excess bitterness or off-balance notes. Importantly, it responds well to up to several rounds of steeping, unusual for a green tea. If you have been solely a black tea drinker, you are about to discover what you have been missing! This special grade Sencha may convert you to a new level of tea appreciation.

PRE-CHINGMING ZHEN SHAN XIAO ZHONG WUYI

Grown in the Wuyi Mountains of northern Fujian province, this pre-Chingming black tea (harvested before the April Chingming Holiday) produces a dark copper liquor of medium body. This tea is delicious. A light earthy aroma introduces sweet herbaceous notes in its smooth cup. Nuances of stone fruit and cocoa lead to a bold, lingering finish with a citrus-like brightness. Amazingly rich full-flavour profile includes stone fruit along with citrus and cocoa with a malty, clean finish. It’s mellow, somewhat earthy and without bitter taste.

AICHI MATCHA ORGANIC

From Aichi prefecture, this high-quality Organic Matcha offering produces a superlative, dark jade cup with a pronounced vegetal character and full mouth feel. Matcha is finely ground powder of specially grown and processed green tea leaves. It is special in two aspects of farming and processing: the green tea plants for matcha are shade-grown for three to four weeks before harvest, and the stems and veins are removed during processing.