I have come to the conclusion that it is impossible. I brought back two bags in May that were nondescriptly labeled "fresh tea" from the first pick that absolutely blew my mind. I have half a bag left. I got a japanese friend to mule me over four more when I hosted him
in Edmonton a month later. those bags are now in the freezer sealed up. While I will share
almost anything with the community, not this. sorry. The only way to get your hands on
any of my stash is to go hiking with me, and even then probably only reluctantly if we're
freezing on top of a mountain - and then only if I'm out of red rose or other crappy canadian
tea to keep you from freezing. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> Sorry, it's that good.

Basically there is nothing to compare to the fresh tea you can get in japan. You simply
have to go there, or get someone you know to mule you some back over. They certainly
don't export anything that isn't gutter sweepings by comparison.