Teas
Crafted in small batches and sourced directly from multi-generational producers in China and Taiwan, we select our teas based on provenance, leaf varietal, harvest season, and crafting style; these factors combine to create an impressive spectrum of natural flavors and aromas.
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Da Yu Lin, Spring
$82.00
$12.00
漢字 大禹嶺烏龍春茶
origin Dayuling, Taiwan
craft qing xiang
flavor notes gardenia, butter, sugarcane
漢字 大禹嶺烏龍春茶
origin Dayuling, Taiwan
craft qing xiang
flavor notes gardenia, butter, sugarcane
Harvested in Taiwan's highest-elevation and most revered tea region, Da Yu Lin has a level of complexity, aromatics, and flavor that is simply unrivaled by other Formosa oolongs. True Da Yu Lin like this has a reputation as Taiwan’s most coveted tea. At over 8000 feet above sea level, the source garden is close... →
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Qing Xin Red
$62.00
$12.00
漢字 阿里山清心蜜香紅茶
origin Alishan, Taiwan
craft twisted, mi xiang
flavor notes stone fruit, citrus, honey
漢字 阿里山清心蜜香紅茶
origin Alishan, Taiwan
craft twisted, mi xiang
flavor notes stone fruit, citrus, honey
Described by the teamaker as "a black tea with the spirit of an oolong", Qing Xin Red is our rarest black tea. This innovative harvest combines Taiwan's Qing Xin cultivar (revered for it's elegantly sweet, creamy, and floral taste), with mi xiang crafting and traditional oolong production techniques like rou nian to create one of... →
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Ginger Lemongrass
$16.00
$3.00
漢字 姜檸檬草
flavor notes ginger, lemongrass
A blend of spicy ginger balanced with crisp lemongrass, for an herbal tea that is refreshing and sweet - with a bit of zing. →
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Chamomile Flowers
$12.00
$3.00
漢字 洋甘菊
flavor notes mellow, herbaceous, smooth
A daisy-like flower that brews a mild, honey-like infusion. Chamomile is often used to combat anxiety and sleeplessness. We think it blends well with later harvest green teas, by taking away the astringent, bitter edge. →
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Pan’an Dragonwell Supreme
$92.00
$9.00
漢字 特級磐安明前龍井
origin Pan'an County, Zhejiang
craft pan roasted
flavor notes snap pea, oat milk, crisp
漢字 特級磐安明前龍井
origin Pan'an County, Zhejiang
craft pan roasted
flavor notes snap pea, oat milk, crisp
Our twelfth vintage of this exceptional mingqian tea, Pan'an Dragonwell Supreme 2022 is an instant classic, celebrating the ephemerality of spring with a brightness and nuanced finish found only in the best dragonwells.Sourced from the same garden that produces Our Finest Dragonwell, Pan'an Dragonwell Supreme is hand-harvested just a few weeks later,... →
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Chai
$16.00
v$3.00
漢字 印式紅茶
origin India
craft blended
flavor notes cinnamon, ginger, bold
漢字 印式紅茶
origin India
craft blended
flavor notes cinnamon, ginger, bold
In India, "chai" is the word for tea, and the traditional style of service is to simmer tea with milk and a few spices into a sweet and spicy concoction. Our Chai is a masala-style black tea, blended with spices for richness and complexity. We've upgraded and altered the mix,... →
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Moroccan Mint
$20.00
$3.00
漢字 摩洛哥薄荷綠茶
origin Oregon & Zhejiang
craft blended
flavor notes mint, green tea, bright
漢字 摩洛哥薄荷綠茶
origin Oregon & Zhejiang
craft blended
flavor notes mint, green tea, bright
Moroccans steep green tea with fresh mint leaves and an ample dose of sugar to create their country's signature tea. We've updated the classic with a blend of our uniquely rich Celadon Pearl green tea and peppermint leaves. Add water, an ample dose of sugar and imagine yourself in Marrakech.... →
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Purple Bamboo
$45.00
$6.00
漢字 顧渚紫筍
origin Guzhu, Zhejiang
craft roasted
flavor notes cucumber, sugarcane, cream
漢字 顧渚紫筍
origin Guzhu, Zhejiang
craft roasted
flavor notes cucumber, sugarcane, cream
Harvested in the mountains of northern Zhejiang Province, this classic Chinese green tea uses a bud-and-leaf picking standard. After harvesting, the tender spring leaves are gently roasted to accentuate their natural sweetness. This 'purple bamboo' variety, named for the finished tea's resemblance to long, narrow bamboo leaves, has been a popular choice in China since... →
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Rose Black
$16.00
$3.00
漢字 玫瑰紅茶
origin Guangdong
craft chopped & scented
flavor notes rose, bold, bright
漢字 玫瑰紅茶
origin Guangdong
craft chopped & scented
flavor notes rose, bold, bright
Every year, Rose Black remains to be the most sought after scented tea we carry. Scenting with aromatic rose petals gives the sweet black tea an intoxicating aroma. A perfect complement to rich desserts. →
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Tung Ting Ginseng
$25.00
$6.00
漢字 凍頂人參
origin Nantou County, Taiwan
craft blended
flavor notes floral, vegetal, herbaceous
漢字 凍頂人參
origin Nantou County, Taiwan
craft blended
flavor notes floral, vegetal, herbaceous
We make our own tea blends only if we feel the combination does not detract from the tea's natural character. Ginseng root pairs especially well with our winter harvested Tung Ting. A descendent of oolong varieties taken from Jian'ou in China's Fujian Province, Tung Ting was brought to the eponymous... →
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Sold outPersimmon Blossom (Ya Sai)
Sold out
$12.00
漢字 柿花香(鴨屎香)鳳凰單叢
origin Wudong, Guangdong
craft nong xiang
flavor notes asian pear, honey, orchard fruit
漢字 柿花香(鴨屎香)鳳凰單叢
origin Wudong, Guangdong
craft nong xiang
flavor notes asian pear, honey, orchard fruit
The Phoenix Mountain range historically has been isolated from the rest of Guangzhou due to its remote location and harsh terrain, resulting in the development of distinctly unique tea varieties and traditions. In particular, this persimmon blossom tea was so rare and so desirable that farmers took to calling it... →
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Heritage Beidou
$72.00
$12.00
漢字 武夷大紅袍, 北斗
origin Wuyi Mountains, Fujian
craft charcoal roasted
flavor notes toffee, dried fruit, oak barrels
漢字 武夷大紅袍, 北斗
origin Wuyi Mountains, Fujian
craft charcoal roasted
flavor notes toffee, dried fruit, oak barrels
Beidou, or "North Star" is famed as a direct descendant of the true Grand Scarlet Robe, or “Da Hong Pao”, variety. As true Da Hong Pao teas are reserved for elite government officials and dignitaries, we spend our sourcing trips searching for descendant varieties like this Beidou, which is reputed... →
