About ZGC Tea Selections:
At ZGC, our mission is to bring customers health, enjoyment and quality of life through tea. To that end, our selection process targets only teas that we think will help us attain our mission. At ZGC, we search-out only tea selections that have the highest health benefits & flavors, and that we feel will bring our customers the most enjoyment and quality of life when adopted into their lifestyle. At ZGC we do not buy tea unless we taste it, rate it and approve it for our selections. (see “Health Focus”)

About using “Loose Tea":
The only way to experience the full spectrum of teas available, and therefore to get the full health benefit and enjoyment from them, is to use the tea in its loose form. Handling and infusing loose teas is not difficult. We have created the “ZGC Infusion Guide” as a handy reference tool for you to use when preparing your tea. Tea can be infused many ways. Over thousands of years the people of China have evolved traditional methods for infusing that have developed into what they are today. We cover these traditional methods in our “Chinese Tea Culture and Knowledge” section. We encourage ZGC customers to benefit from the experience of enjoying our select teas using the traditional methods, but provide an alternate method using the “Zhong Guo Cha Infuser” shown on our Accessories page.

Three Categories of Tea:
There are primarily three categories of Chinese teas. At ZGC we refer to them as un-oxidized, partially oxidized, and fully oxidized teas. Over thousands of years, tea growers in China have developed methods by which they alter the flavor of teas. When combined with the various processing techniques, plant varietals yield unique scents and flavors. ZGC offers select products in each of these categories. In addition we also offer products in the categories of “Flower Teas”, “Herbal & Health Blends”.

Tea Selections:
Within each category of tea, there are many types, and within those types there are grades. For each tea type offered, ZGC has graded the tea for the benefit of our customers. As you review our tea types, you will see that we have identified them as “High Quality”, “Premium”, or “Exceptional” selections. All teas offered by ZGC are a cut above the general grades usually offered. That is part of our business plan and our commitment to our customers. Teas that are designated premium and exceptional selections are provided for those customers that have developed an appreciation for top-end teas, and wish to experience and enjoy the best of the best in taste. Teas designated as “high quality” selections are better grades than those often/usually offered by many companies.

You are worth it.
AT ZGC, we recommend our customers enjoy our “High Quality” selections on a daily basis throughout the day, every day. We further suggest that customers alternate throughout the three categories of tea to add variety and enjoyment to their tea menu, tea experience and lifestyle. As ZGC customers incorporate the “High Quality” selections into their lifestyle, we recommend that they “Step-Up” to our “Premium” and “Exceptional” selections for special moments, and to gain appreciation for some of the finest teas the world has to offer.

Packaging:
All ZGC teas are offered in 50 gram packages, and some are offered in 500 gram packages.