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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Heritage Beidou
$98.00
$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
Heritage Beidou is the finest Wuyi oolong that we offer at Red Blossom Tea Company. The Beidou (or "North Star") cultivar is a direct descendant of true Da Hong Pao ("Grand Scarlet Robe"), and was originally produced in the 1990's from cuttings of the Da Hong Pao mother plants. Nowadays, as... →
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Winter Melon Sugar
$14.00
$14.00
漢字 冬瓜糖
flavor notes sweet, aromatic, rich
Winter Melon fruit from Taiwan is cooked with natural cane sugar from local sources to create this sweet and non-caffeinated herbal tea option called Dong Gua Tang, which is typically served over ice. The inclusion of Winter Melon gives this sweet tea a bright, fresh flavor, akin to cucumbers. Our... →
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Jasmine Green
$16.00
$3.00
漢字 茉莉綠尖
origin Fujian
craft scented
flavor notes robust, jasmine, rich
漢字 茉莉綠尖
origin Fujian
craft scented
flavor notes robust, jasmine, rich
This is our everyday jasmine, one that best captures the spirit of a traditional jasmine tea. The base tea is an everyday spring harvested green tea from Fujian. The tea is then scented with Jasmine blossoms over several days. The tea is baked to deepen its flavor, while the jasmine... →
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Imperial Shou Pu-erh 2012
$14.00
$3.00
漢字 一二年勐海宮廷普洱熟茶
origin Yunnan
craft shou (fermented)
flavor notes earthy, wood, walnut skin
漢字 一二年勐海宮廷普洱熟茶
origin Yunnan
craft shou (fermented)
flavor notes earthy, wood, walnut skin
Imperial grade pu-erh teas like this one were first crafted as tributary teas for the Chinese emperor. Only young leaves were thought worthy for these imperial gifts. Crafted in Menghai County of Yunnan, this relatively young pu-erh has already developed a bold, rich body - a sign of potential for future aging.... →
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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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Essential Collection
$65.00
$65.00
Designed as our introductory tea sampler, the Essential Collection has everything you need to start enjoying premium teas today. Discover a vast range of natural flavor with eight artisanal teas from China and Taiwan, together representing the full spectrum of traditional tea craftsmanship. The selection includes (one serving each): Spring Maofeng - a crisp and refreshing green tea from Fujian Province Yunnan White Needle - a high grade white tea from Fengqing County, Yunnan Tung Ting, Dark Roast - a deep and satisfying roasted oolong from... →
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Lishan, Winter
$42.00
$6.00
漢字 梨山烏龍冬茶
origin Lishan, Taiwan
craft qing xiang
flavor notes fresh cream, sugarcane, floral
漢字 梨山烏龍冬茶
origin Lishan, Taiwan
craft qing xiang
flavor notes fresh cream, sugarcane, floral
Peaking at 2200 meters above sea level, Lishan is the third highest mountain amongst the 12 that make up the Lishan Range. The tea garden from which this tea is harvested lies at approximately 2000 meters (6500 feet) above sea level, an elevation that yields temperate weather in the summer... →
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Shou Mei
$22.00
v$3.00
漢字 壽眉
origin Fuding County, Fujian
craft faded (air dried)
flavor notes earth, wood, mellow
漢字 壽眉
origin Fuding County, Fujian
craft faded (air dried)
flavor notes earth, wood, mellow
Our Shou Mei is a summer harvest white from Fuding County. Due to it’s mellow, familiar profile, this variety has become the most popular everyday white tea in south east China. Shou Mei brews a light white infusion, with a smooth light body and mellow notes of nut, earth, and... →
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Emperor Shou Pu-erh 2008
$28.00
$6.00
漢字 〇八年勐海宮廷普洱熟茶
origin Menghai, Yunnan
craft shou (fermented)
flavor notes earthy, chocolate mint, malty
漢字 〇八年勐海宮廷普洱熟茶
origin Menghai, Yunnan
craft shou (fermented)
flavor notes earthy, chocolate mint, malty
This Emperor Pu-erh is comprised of small hand-picked young leaves and buds, gathered in Spring of 2008 from Menghai County in Xishuangbanna, the lush tea growing region of Yunnan, China. It’s a region rich in history and in the unique environmental factors ideal for cultivating good quality pu-erh. Picked tea... →
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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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Silver Needle Reserve
$120.00
$12.00
漢字 極品福鼎白毫銀針
origin Fuding County, Fujian
craft faded (air-dried)
flavor notes marzipan, rose water, cream
漢字 極品福鼎白毫銀針
origin Fuding County, Fujian
craft faded (air-dried)
flavor notes marzipan, rose water, cream
This year's exceptional Silver Needle Reserve comes from the first white tea harvest of spring. Each leaf bud was hand-harvested from a grove of da bai tea trees in Fuding County, Fujian. Covered in a fine layer of protective down (known as trichomes), these tea buds are so light that it takes over 27,000... →
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Oolong Collection
$60.00
$60.00
The Oolong Collection is a specially curated tasting set designed to showcase the diversity of the oolong category. With one tea from each of the four oolong-producing regions, this collection offers a comprehensive overview of oolong tea to please new and experienced tea drinkers alike. Included in the Oolong Collection are four 1-ounce bags of tea, each representing different regional crafting styles and flavor profiles. Also included is an informational card listing the varietals, regions,... →
