In their 1897 catalog, that is. "Japan -- Sun Dried, Green. For purity and richness of flavor, they are unexcelled." Kind of a long shot, I know, but has anyone reading tried this?...
50 cents/lb, but only 43 cents/lb if you buy a 35lb half chest. They also offer a "Basket-fired, Black" from Japan. The Japan teas are cheaper than the other styles offered, including Ceylon Pekoe, Moning Congou, Gunpowder Moyune, Formosa Oolong, English Breakfast, and assorted Indias."Order 10 or 20 pounds -- order enough to last six months."
--crymad