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Newby's Product Catalogue
Tisanes
Organic Chamomile
Chamomile (Matricaria Chamomilla) is perhaps the most famous of all tisanes, with a reputation as old as the Pyramids. The Latin name is derived from the Greek word for ground apple, a reference to the aroma and flavour of the flowers.Through the ages magical powers have been attributed to this tisane. An elixir of youth to the ancient Egyptians and a cure-all in 17th Century England, today Chamomile is valued worldwide as a digestive beverage and for its soothing and calming properties.
Typical Properties: The infused flowers have a heady aroma of sweet hay and a floral, grassy flavour. The taste of sun-baked apples carries through to a gentle and mellow finish.
Organic Peppermint
Chamomile (Matricaria Chamomilla) is perhaps the most famous of all tisanes, with a reputation as old as the Pyramids. The Latin name is derived from the Greek word for ground apple, a reference to the aroma and flavour of the flowers.Through the ages magical powers have been attributed to this tisane. An elixir of youth to the ancient Egyptians and a cure-all in 17th Century England, today Chamomile is valued worldwide as a digestive beverage and for its soothing and calming properties.
Typical Properties: The infused flowers have a heady aroma of sweet hay and a floral, grassy flavour. The taste of sun-baked apples carries through to a gentle and mellow finish.
O. Rosehip & Hibiscus
Rosehips are the fruits of the wild dog rose, while hibiscus is a flowering plant, known for its tropical beauty, which has been used for centuries in Hindu, Chinese and western herbalism. It is also known as the 'Chinese Rose' in Asia. Newby's special house blend of Rosehips & Hibiscus infusion will enchant your taste buds and soothe your senses.
This infusion is 100% caffeine free. Red, rich, fruity, aromatic and slightly 'lemony', it is also naturally rich in Vitamin C, as well as being an excellent source of vitamins C, E and K. Through the centuries Rosehip & Hibiscus has been used to help ward off infections, sore throats, bladder and kidney problems and alleviate stress.
Typical Properties: Newby's Rosehips & Hibiscus tisane is sharp and tangy to invigorate the palate. It is also delicious served over ice with ginger ale and orange juice.
Chamomile
Chamomile (Matricaria Chamomilla) is perhaps the most famous of all tisanes, with a reputation as old as the Pyramids. The Latin name is derived from the Greek word for ground apple, a reference to the aroma and flavour of the flowers.
Through the ages magical powers have been attributed to this tisane. An elixir of youth to the ancient Egyptians and a cure-all in 17th Century England, today Chamomile is valued worldwide as a digestive beverage and for its soothing and calming properties.
Typical Properties: The infused flowers have a heady aroma of sweet hay and a floral, grassy flavour. The taste of sun-baked apples carries through to a gentle and mellow finish.
Peppermint
Peppermint (Mentha Peperita), has long been associated with invigorating powers. The Latin name is derived from 'Mentha', the name of a beautiful Greek nymph, and 'Piperata', a reference to the spicy pungency of the menthol oils.
In Ancient Rome, peppermint was used as an appetite stimulant, yet feasts would conclude with a sprig of mint to cleanse and soothe the stomach: hence the tradition of after-dinner mints. A strong cup will swiftly induce a restorative warm glow.
Typical Properties: The gentle herbal aroma of the leaves is transformed on infusion. Almost spicy when first sipped, the predominant flavour is that of a penetratingly cool and clear mint, with a refreshingly clean aftertaste.
Rosehip & Hibiscus
Rosehips are the fruits of the wild dog rose, while hibiscus is a flowering plant, known for its tropical beauty, which has been used for centuries in Hindu, Chinese and western herbalism. It is also known as the 'Chinese Rose' in Asia.
Newby's special house blend of Rosehips & Hibiscus infusion will enchant your taste buds and soothe your senses. This infusion is 100% caffeine free. Red, rich, fruity, aromatic and slightly 'lemony', it is also naturally rich in Vitamin C, as well as being an excellent source of vitamins C, E and K. Through the centuries Rosehip & Hibiscus has been used to help ward off infections, sore throats, bladder and kidney problems and alleviate stress.
Typical Properties: Newby's Rosehips & Hibiscus tisane is sharp and tangy to invigorate the palate. It is also delicious served over ice with ginger ale and orange juice.
Luxury teas
Imperial Jasmine
From the foothills of the Hsueh-feng Mountains of Hunan comes an extraordinary Jasmine tea. The rare quality of the region's tea and the divine fragrance of the night flowering Jasmine blossom combine to produce a superb cup rich in taste and aroma.
There could only be one name for this tea 'Imperial Jasmine'. The individually wrapped leaves of the tea unwrap in hot water and inculcate the cup with a lovely scent, wonderful light peach colour and a flavour that revivifies even the most tired palate.
Typical Properties: A pretty and delicate yellow colour, with a surface sheen denoting body in the cup. The lovely floral sweetness of the liquor is balanced with a light freshness.
Imperial Annapurna
From the beautiful mountains of Asia comes a tea for the true connoisseur. In Sanskrit 'Annapurna' means 'Goddess of the Harvest' and certainly this tea is blessed with a profusion of 'divine' quality.
Newby's 'Annapurna' Green is specially produced from the very green leaves of the young tea bushes, using techniques that have been handed down through generations in the small tea producing villages of the 'land in the sky'. An exceptionally rare and uniquely highland tea, Annapurna Green will be a cup of pure celestial pleasure for the real tea drinker.
Typical Properties: Bright cup with depth. The initial Darjeeling overtones give way to a sweet, green tea aftertaste. A very special tea.
Royal Green Spiral
An enchanting smooth floral green tea with a history of more than a millennium. Royal Green Spiral originated in the Dong Ting Mountains near beautiful Lake Taihu. The humid climate of the mist-enshrouded Mountains kept the young leaves moist. In early spring the tips and top first and second young leaves are plucked.
An unique character of the tea comes from fruit trees, such as the peach tree, that are grown among the tea bushes, and thought to contribute to Royal Green Spiral's sweet aroma and unique nutty taste.
Typical Properties: The cup is bright and yellow-green. The youth and grassy freshness of the leaf give a flavour of springtime.
Royal China Green
Green tea is unfermented tea and keeps the original colour of the leaf, as the chlorophyll remains in it. Primary processing methods include fixing, rolling and drying. The green tea is graded depending on the type of fixation or drying : stir fry (saute), roast or semi-roast, drying in the sun (natural) or steaming.
Even within each of these categories there are endless subtle variations. Natural healthy substances present in tea are even more evident in green tea. China has been using tea for more than 3000 years to treat a wide variety of diseases, conditions and ailments, ranging from headaches, to cardiovascular problems to depression.
Typical Properties: A bright yellow cup; smooth and silky taste with a hint of rice
Royal Black Dragon
Tea has been grown on and around the Wu-i Mountains that lie on the border between Fukien and Kiangsi provinces for over 1000 years and has long been regarded as one of China's best tea growing regions. Newby's Royal Black Dragon is grown on cliffs, which belies its delicate fragrant flavour and subtle fruity aroma.
Handmade as it has been for centuries Royal Black Dragon is one of the finest examples of this class of tea. Semi-fermented, with the best attributes of both green and black teas, Oolong has long been used in China for its medicinal benefits.
Typical Properties: Lightish green cup. A smooth and mild green tea taste, enhanced with the extra body and depth of oolong.
Premier Assam
The Brahmaputra River meanders for 120 miles through Assam, skirting close to the borders of China, Bhutan, Burma and Bangladesh. It is one of India's least populated regions, with monsoons raging from June to September, accompanied by an average temperature of 95°F.
Newby's Premier Assam is a selection of the finest premium teas collected during the peak of the prime production season, which lasts for three to four months of the year, starting in April, just before the onset of the monsoon season.
Typical Properties: This tea has an amber liquor and an enchanting aroma of brown sugar. There is a taste of malt and juicy ripe plums. The cup is brisk, with a refreshing astringency.
Premier Darjeeling
The steep slopes of the Himalayas inch their way upwards and yield a tea as elevated as Darjeeling itself. While the processing, maturity and form of leaf give tea its taste, the region bestows the character.
Long sunny days, rainy nights and a cool mountain breeze give Darjeeling its light, delicate taste, earning it the sobriquet 'the champagne of teas'. When the dazzling white of the winter snow gives way in the spring to a soothing flush of colour, the pale green shoots of the tea bushes appear. Once the fragile leaves unfurl, the tea pickers commence the delicate plucking of this quality tea.
Typical Properties: A muted classic, Mozart rather than Wagner, this tea has an aroma of green grapes with an underlying lemony persistence.
Flavoured teas
Chocolate
Ceylon, the 'island of tea', has been producing teas of the finest quality since the end of the 19th Century. Mild sea breezes, light clear air and lush rolling landscapes contribute to the excellence of tea from Sri Lanka.
Newby has selected one of the best Ceylon teas, which has been picked in the morning and added real white chocolate chips. Newby's Chocolate tea is a lavish tea that has an amber liquor combining a mild caramel note with a rich mocha chocolate flavour. A creamy tea that blends well with desserts or breakfasts alike!
Typical Properties: This tea's flavour characteristic has a mild caramel note with a rich mocha chocolate undertone. This tea is a blend of the finest quality Ceylon black full-leaf loose tea with white chocolate chips added to it. The liquor is amber with a deep sense of creaminess.
Earl Grey
Earl Grey is a blend of Chinese Keemun tea with ripe bergamot peel. When the British Prime Minister, the 2nd Earl Grey, visited China in 1830, he was treated to a delightful cup of tea, which had been flavoured with oil from the ripened peel of bergamot: a Cantonese orange. He was so impressed by the pale colour and delicate scent of this blend that he brought a supply back to London.
The arrival of this unusual tea from China coincided with the rise of popularity of afternoon tea as a fashionable social event. The tea was named after the popular politician credited with introducing it to the western world. It was not long before the most respected private residences and tea houses were serving Earl Grey in the afternoon.
Typical Properties: Pale colour, toning up effect, refined flavour and aroma.
Strawberry & Mango
Ceylon, the 'island of tea', has been producing teas of the finest quality since the end of the 19th Century. Mild sea breezes, light clear air and lush rolling landscapes contribute to the excellence of tea from Sri Lanka.
Newby has selected one of the best Ceylon teas, which are mixed with heat-dried pieces of strawberry and mango to absorb their fragrance. This is repeated three times giving an amber liquor to this fruity tea that combines the sweetness of summer berries and luscious mangoes.
Typical Properties: A delicious and mouth-watering tea, it is refreshing at any time of the day. With a highly aromatic flavour, strawberries and mangoes are the fruits of many legends, and have indeed earned their sobriquet the 'king of all fruits'.
Vanilla
Vanilla Classic is a celebration of Newby's ability to select, blend and flavour to create the perfect evening cup for the connoisseur. It is called Vanilla Classic because it is a classic blend of teas from India's superb tea-growing regions of Assam and Darjeeling with a hint of vanilla flavour.
The proportions used are a well-kept secret, but the result is a balanced and charming tea.
Typical Properties: The tea has a fruity nose, dark chestnut hue and of course a classic vanilla flavour.
Traditional teas
Assam
This is the name given to teas that originate in this north-east Indian state. It is one of India's least populated regions, with monsoons raging from June to September, accompanied by an average temperature of 95°F.
Yet it is in this vast, inhospitable, natural greenhouse that some of the world's finest teas flourish. Its most critical topographical feature is the Brahmaputra River, which meanders for 120 miles through the state, skirting close to the borders of China, Bhutan, Burma and Bangladesh.
Typical Properties: Strong rich brew of dark amber colour with malt after-taste and hints of walnuts.
Ceylon
This is the generic name given to tea originating from the Highlands Estates of Ceylon. Ceylon (now called Sri Lanka) has become known as the "island of tea", and has been producing teas of the finest quality since the end of the 19th Century.
Yet this most popular of teas was almost denied to us. The former Dutch colony had previously cultivated coffee, but an outbreak of leaf blight almost decimated the crop and forced the landowners to plant tea bushes instead. So out of desperation, one of the greatest success stories in the history of tea came to be. Mild sea breezes, light clear air and lush rolling landscapes contribute to the excellence of tea from Sri Lanka.
Typical Properties: The brew is an amber colour and the cup has refreshing citrus overtones. Ceylon is an excellent ‘mixer tea’ because it can retain its character even when flavours are added.
Darjeeling
This is the name given to tea originating from the upcountry estates of north India. The steep slopes of the Himalayas inch their way upwards to yield a tea as elevated as Darjeeling itself.
While the processing, maturity and form of leaf give tea its taste, the region bestows the character. Long sunny days, rainy nights and a cool mountain breeze give Darjeeling its light, delicate taste, earning it the sobriquet 'the champagne of teas'.
Typical Properties: Pale amber brew with harmonic combination of fruit and flower aromas with flashes of famed Muscatel grape.
English Breakfast
This tea is a traditional blend of select teas originating from Assam, Ceylon and Kenya. It is one of the most popular blended teas. If there is a grain of truth in tea folklore, then it deserves to be named 'Scottish Breakfast', as the Scottish Tea Master Drysdale developed it, over 100 years ago in Edinburgh.
Initially known simply as Breakfast Tea, its popularity is due in no small measure to Queen Victoria, who, having tasted it during a stay at Balmoral Castle, brought a personal supply back to London. The fashionable tea shops realised its potential and decided to rename and sell it as English Breakfast Tea.
Typical Properties: A strong rich tea with an aroma of ripe citrus fruits with pungent overtones.
Earl Grey
Earl Grey is a blend of Chinese Keemun tea with ripe bergamot peel. When the British Prime Minister, the 2nd Earl Grey, visited China in 1830, he was treated to a delightful cup of tea, which had been flavoured with oil from the ripened peel of bergamot: a Cantonese orange. He was so impressed by the pale colour and delicate scent of this blend that he brought a supply back to London.
The arrival of this unusual tea from China coincided with the rise of popularity of afternoon tea as a fashionable social event. The tea was named after the popular politician credited with introducing it to the western world. It was not long before the most respected private residences and tea houses were serving Earl Grey in the afternoon.
Typical Properties: Pale colour, toning up effect, refined flavour and aroma.
Indian Breakfast
This is a traditional blend of teas from Assam and Darjeeling. Newby prides itself on its tea mastery. Indian Breakfast tea is a celebration of the company's ability to select and blend finest quality teas to create the perfect first cup of the day.
It is called 'Indian Breakfast' because it is a classic blend of teas from India's superb tea-growing regions of Assam and Darjeeling. The proportions used are a well-kept secret, but the result is a balanced tea with character, ideal for the morning.
Typical Properties: The brew is of medium strength with a coppery tint and with a harmonic combination of the deep astringent flavour of Assam and Darjeeling teas. Fruit aromas prevail in the tea bouquet.
Oriental & Aromatic
Cardamom
Cardamom, sometimes called 'grains of paradise' or the 'queen of spices', is a pungent, aromatic herb first used around the 8th Century, and is a native of India.
The Cardamom plant is a perennial herb with a thick, fleshy rootstock that sends up flowering stems up to 12 feet high.
Cardamom is said to have a cooling effect on the body, and yet it is a renowned and powerful aphrodisiac. Cardamom is used in a variety of cuisines today, primarily in and around the Indian subcontinent and Scandinavia.
Typical Properties: Its pods contain highly aromatic citrus-like, floral seeds which release an invigorating and refreshing menthol flavour that leaves a delicious after-taste with a subtle hint of aniseed.
Cinnamon
Cinnamon has been used in cooking and medicine and as an aphrodisiac for thousands of years. Native to Ceylon (Sri Lanka), cinnamon's true origin was a closely guarded secret for centuries, and its mystique enhanced its regal stature.
In the Victorian language of flowers, cinnamon means 'my fortune is yours'. Cinnamon is well known as a prime ingredient in many sweets and baked dishes, but it is also an interesting addition to beverages.
Typical Properties: In Newby's Cinnamon tea, the natural flavour of the tea is perfectly with cinnamon's rich exotic aroma with overtones of ginger and coffee, and a smooth taste of creamy liqueur.
Cranberry
The cranberry is a native American and Russian wetland fruit that grows on trailing vines. Wetlands are nature's sponges; they store and purify water and help to maintain the water table.
Cranberries are an extremely versatile ingredient. When incorporated into other food products, they provide an unusual, refreshing flavour as well as a rich, characteristic red colour.
Because of their health benefits the use of cranberries is growing, both as additives in cooking as well as medicinal products.
Typical Properties: In Newby's Cranberry tea, smell the natural freshness of this delicious fruit and savour its bitter-sweet juiciness perfectly blended in the tea.
Green Lemon
Newby's Green Lemon tea comes from early tea bushes that start sprouting in late April/early May, having been dormant since the autumn. These young leaves are carefully plucked and then subjected to steam to generate the unique taste. Later, dried lemon pieces are added to enhance the flavour.
Typical Properties: Newby's Green Lemon consists of dark shiny green Sencha, which has flat, needle-like leaves plus the lemon. The tea has a scent of freshness with a delicate character and a mild lemony aftertaste.
Green Sencha
Green Sencha comes from early tea bushes that start sprouting in late April/early May, having been dormant since the autumn. These young leaves are carefully plucked and then subjected to steam to generate its unique taste. Newby's dark shiny green Sencha has flat, needle-like leaves with a pointy end.
Typical Properties: The liquor has a very clear, light yellow-green hue.
Jasmine Blossom
This tea is produced all over China, but it originated in the southern provinces. One of the most popular green teas in the world, Jasmine has a remarkable fragrance of the night-flowering jasmine flowers.
This unique taste and aroma of Jasmine tea comes from the jasmine blossoms, which are picked in the morning and placed with the heat-dried large leaves, so they absorb the fragrance.
This process is repeated two or three times to give a light colouring liquor with a delicate aroma of Jasmine.
Typical Properties: The liquor has a honey yellow hue and an aroma of tropical flowers. The flavour is delicate with a fruity finish.
Lapsang Souchong
This is a black large-leafed tea from south China. One of the best known of the south China Congous, Souchong is the name given to certain large leaf grades of tea.
Lapsang Souchong originated in the Fukien province and is very black with a slightly curled leaf. Withering the thick Souchong leaves over open fires of pine produces the unique taste and aroma of Lapsang Souchong.
The absorbency of the tea leaves ensures that the tea retains the smokiness and woody scent of the firing process. This is an evening tea for the gourmet.
Typical Properties: A dark tinted brew with pungent smoky and wood aroma, as well as a strong flavour of sweet ginger and caramel.
Oriental Sencha
"Tea is a panacea: it is a key to life" so wrote the monk Eisai in the 13th Century. This is no idle statement as Sencha tea has been shown to contain many beneficial substances for health, such as vitamins and especially Catechin, which is considered of significant medical value in the prevention of cancer and control of cholesterol.
Newby's Oriental Sencha captures the essence of this ancient tea, whose origins are over 1,200 years old.The dark green leaves of this exquisite 'spider leg' tea is gathered in the early spring flush and then they are infused with the therapeutic aroma of heavenly flowers to create a truly special tea.
Oriental Sencha is a sensory delight with its fragrance and delicate refreshing flavour reminiscent of the first spring cut of grass and with a hint of the deep blue sea.
Typical Properties: Oriental Sencha is a sensory delight with its fragrance and delicate refreshing flavour reminiscent of the first spring cut of grass and with a hint of the deep blue sea.
Saffron
Known since antiquity, saffron was one of the most desired spices in ancient times. It was used by Greeks, Egyptians and Romans for its aroma, colour and aphrodisiac properties.
It is easy to realise why Saffron is the most precious and expensive spice in the world as each flower contains only three stigmas (the filaments), which must be picked by hand.
Saffron is still widely used as a therapeutic plant as well as a luxury spice in cooking.
Typical Properties: Saffron's bright orange-yellow colour and its strong, intense flavour and aroma are ideal for colouring and improving the flavour of food.
