Teas from China
The birthplace of tea, China to this day produces the largest diversity of tea styles in the world. From crisp and elegant green teas, to aromatic oolongs and bold pu-erh, this region offers something to satisfy every mood, season, palate, and occasion.
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Jasmine Tuocha
$14.00
$6.00
漢字 茉莉花生普洱沱茶
origin Yunnan Province, China
craft scented & pressed
flavor notes jasmine, herbaceous, bold
漢字 茉莉花生普洱沱茶
origin Yunnan Province, China
craft scented & pressed
flavor notes jasmine, herbaceous, bold
A classic everyday tea with a unique twist, this Pu-erh tuocha has been scented with jasmine for a floral and brisk brew. Each paper-wrapped pellet (or tuo in Chinese) is a single serving of tea; simply unwrap*, toss in a pot, and add hot water. Single serving tuocha are traditionally a... →
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$6.00
漢字 猴王鐵觀音
origin Anxi County, Fujian
craft nong xiang
flavor notes nutty, smooth, floral
漢字 猴王鐵觀音
origin Anxi County, Fujian
craft nong xiang
flavor notes nutty, smooth, floral
We're renaming our "Daily Tieguanyin" to "Monkey Picked Tieguanyin"; the package you receive may be labeled with either of these names. A solid everyday Anxi oolong, our Monkey Picked Tieguanyin (formerly Daily Tieguanyin) is rich, mid-oxidized, and fired slightly higher, hearkening back to a more traditional style of tea craftsmanship.... →
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Goji Berries
$13.00
$13.00
漢字 特級枸杞子
origin Ningxia, China
craft dried
flavor notes fruity, earthy
漢字 特級枸杞子
origin Ningxia, China
craft dried
flavor notes fruity, earthy
Dried goji berries (of the Lycium fructus species) from Ningxia, China, where goji berries have been cultivated for over 700 years for use in Traditional Chinese Medicine. These large sized berries are picked mid-summer, at peak ripeness for the sweetest flavor. →
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Yunnan White Needle
$35.00
$6.00
漢字 雲南白毫銀針
origin Fengqing County, Yunnan Province
craft faded (air dried)
flavor notes watermelon rind, herbaceous, dried apricot
漢字 雲南白毫銀針
origin Fengqing County, Yunnan Province
craft faded (air dried)
flavor notes watermelon rind, herbaceous, dried apricot
Crafted in Fengqing County, our Yunnan White Needle is harvested from plump Da Ye (Assamica)-variety tea buds for a sweet and crisp taste. Yunnanese white teas like this offer a more economical alternative to heritage varieties from northern Fujian Province (like our Silver Needle and Silver Needle Reserve).Yunnan White Needle is distinctly influenced by terroir and cultivar.... →
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Snow Dragon
$48.00
$6.00
漢字 福鼎雪龍
origin Fuding County, Fujian
craft pan-roasted
flavor notes rice milk, nutty, toasted
漢字 福鼎雪龍
origin Fuding County, Fujian
craft pan-roasted
flavor notes rice milk, nutty, toasted
Snow Dragon is a unique hybrid tea, hand-gathered in Fuding County along the rugged northern coast of Fujian Province. This crop combines an heirloom white tea cultivar with a traditional green tea crafting style for an entirely unique taste, reminding us of a less vegetal and slightly creamier-tasting Dragonwell. The tea's name,... →
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Butterfly Pea Flowers
$16.00
$3.00
漢字 蝶豆花
flavor notes earthy, nutty, mellow
Used for centuries throughout Southeast Asia as an herbal tisane and natural food dye, Butterfly Pea Flower has recently exploded in global popularity for its brilliant blue color when brewed. What's more, the natural pigment in the flowers is pH-sensitive and will turn magenta with the introduction of acids like lemon juice. Butterfly... →
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Jin Jun Mei (Golden Brow)
$32.00
$6.00
漢字 金駿眉紅茶
origin Wuyi Mountains, Fujian
craft twisted
flavor notes cacao nibs, floral, smoke
漢字 金駿眉紅茶
origin Wuyi Mountains, Fujian
craft twisted
flavor notes cacao nibs, floral, smoke
Invented in Tongmu Village — a secluded Wuyi Mountain town renowned as the birthplace of black tea — Jin Jun Mei (translated as "Golden Stallion Eyebrows") has only been produced since 2005, yet has quickly become one of China’s most revered black teas. Named for its wispy golden leaf buds, Jin Jun Mei is a painstaking tea... →
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Citrus Green
$19.00
$6.00
漢字 柑姜綠茶
origin China
craft blended
flavor notes bright, zesty, smooth
漢字 柑姜綠茶
origin China
craft blended
flavor notes bright, zesty, smooth
An uplifting and energizing infusion, Citrus Green is our own blend of early-harvest maofeng green tea, Chinese ginger, and dried orange peel. The young green tea leaves provide a sweet and smooth foundation for the flavor, while ginger and orange add brightness and verve. It's fantastic as a morning brew,... →
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Ao Fu Hou
$68.00
$6.00
漢字 凹富後鳳凰單叢
origin Danhu, Guangdong
craft nong xiang
flavor notes apricot, honey, cinnamon
漢字 凹富後鳳凰單叢
origin Danhu, Guangdong
craft nong xiang
flavor notes apricot, honey, cinnamon
Cultivated outside the village of Danhu (just down the mountain from famed Wudong, the source of our other Phoenix oolongs), Ao Fu Hou is a rare and lesser-known dancong variety with a truly exceptional taste. Its humble name, a transliteration to Mandarin from the local dialect for 凹堀後 or 塌堀後, roughly translates to "behind the dip" or... →
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Keemun Maofeng
$22.00
$3.00
漢字 祁紅毛峰
origin Qimen County, Anhui
craft fully-oxidized
flavor notes dried fruit, maple syrup, smooth
漢字 祁紅毛峰
origin Qimen County, Anhui
craft fully-oxidized
flavor notes dried fruit, maple syrup, smooth
Named for Qimen County (its place of origin), Keemun is a classic Chinese black tea from Anhui Province and a traditional component of the English Breakfast blend. This style is renowned for its robust taste, with rich earthiness, bold tannins, and notes of dried fruit. Because Keemun is often produced... →
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Osmanthus Flowers
$23.00
$6.00
漢字 桂花
flavor notes tropical, honey, mango
A staple of traditional Chinese and Taiwanese cuisine (used in everything from savory dishes to desserts and tea blends), Osmanthus Flowers offer a stunningly captivating aroma of honey and tropical fruit that one must experience to understand. Our Osmanthus Flowers are cultivated in southern China's Guangdong Province and make a... →
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Heritage Rougui
$56.00
$6.00
漢字 武夷肉桂岩茶
origin Wuyi Mountains, Fujian
craft charcoal roasted
flavor notes warm spices, whiskey casks, floral
漢字 武夷肉桂岩茶
origin Wuyi Mountains, Fujian
craft charcoal roasted
flavor notes warm spices, whiskey casks, floral
Easily one of the most popular Wuyi Mountain cultivars for the past decade, Rougui is a truly stunning variety, highlighting everything we love about oolongs from this region. This revered cultivar offers exceptional balance and aromatic complexity, with its creamy mouthfeel and deep, roasted richness punctuated by the distinct finish... →