Teas from China
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Lincang Shou Pu-Erh 2012
$38.00
$6.00
漢字 一二年臨滄普洱熟茶
origin Lincang, Yunnan
craft shou (fermented)
flavor notes bing cherry, grass jelly, molasses
漢字 一二年臨滄普洱熟茶
origin Lincang, Yunnan
craft shou (fermented)
flavor notes bing cherry, grass jelly, molasses
In the mid-1980s, at Red Blossom's inception, we imported a rich shou pu-erh that we simply called "Grand Pu-erh." It was the tea upon which we weaned our first wave of pu-erh connoisseurs, who loved its rich flavor and balanced profile. Over time, our Grand Pu-erh developed a passionate following, and with its popularity we... →
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Superior Earl Grey
$16.00
$3.00
漢字 特級英式紅茶
origin Qimen, Anhui
craft blended
flavor notes robust, orange peel, bright
漢字 特級英式紅茶
origin Qimen, Anhui
craft blended
flavor notes robust, orange peel, bright
This straightforward blend of dried orange peel and bold black tea is our take on the popular 'earl grey' style of citrus-infused breakfast tea. Popularized in England in the early days of imported tea, traditional earl grey uses rare bergamot for flavoring - an aroma that is now commonly replicated... →
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Jingmai Raw Pu-erh
$22.00
$6.00
漢字 景邁普洱毛茶
origin Jingmai, Yunnan
craft maocha (raw, non-fermented, non-aged)
flavor notes sugarcane, dried apricots, floral
漢字 景邁普洱毛茶
origin Jingmai, Yunnan
craft maocha (un-aged, raw)
flavor notes sugarcane, dried apricots, floral
A 2019 spring harvest of maocha (unaged "raw" pu-erh) from an organic farm in southern Yunnan Province. Harvested at over 1400 meters above sea level, from trees that are between 30-40 years old, this raw pu-erh lacks the bitterness we often expect from this style. Instead, our Jingmai Raw Pu-erh offers a bright,... →
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Xing Ren Xiang (Almond)
$38.00
$6.00
漢字 杏仁香鳳凰單叢
origin Wudong, Guangdong
craft nong xiang
flavor notes almond, aromatic, smooth
漢字 杏仁香鳳凰單叢
origin Wudong, Guangdong
craft nong xiang
flavor notes almond, aromatic, smooth
“Xin Ren Xiang” is often translated as "Almond Fragrance," though the aromatic character of the tea is quite floral, more akin to almond blossoms. As with our entire selection of Phoenix oolongs, Xin Ren Xiang was harvested from a 950+ meter grove on Wudong Mountain. This renowned cultivar is an authentic... →
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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
$22.00
$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. USDA Organic. →
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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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Jasmine Flowers
$12.00
$3.00
漢字 茉莉花
flavor notes jasmine, biscuity, mellow
Traditionally used to scent tea leaves in the production of classic jasmine tea, unblended Jasmine Flowers can also be enjoyed on their own as an elegant and naturally caffeine-free herbal tisane. We recommend trying Jasmine Flowers plain first, but these delicate blossoms can also be combined with other herbs, teas, cocktails, and more to create delicious blends. Please note... →
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Butterfly Pea Flowers
$12.00
$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... →