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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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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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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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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$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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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,... →
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Jasmine Collection
$45.00
$45.00
The Jasmine Collection is a specially curated tasting set highlighting our range of jasmine tea. Included in the Jasmine 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, and tasting notes, along with an educational video to watch as you brew! The collection is packaged in our iconic silver gift box with a red bow. We periodically update... →
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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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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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Wild Guava Leaves
$18.00
$3.00
漢字 野生番石榴葉
origin Nantou County, Taiwan
flavor notes earthy, aromatic, herbaceous
漢字 野生番石榴葉
origin Nantou County, Taiwan
flavor notes earthy, aromatic, herbaceous
A refreshing and surprisingly sweet herbal tisane from the mountains of Nantou, Taiwan. This is what we drink after a long day of Formosa Red tasting at Sun Moon Lake. →
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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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Caffeine-free Chai
$20.00
$3.00
漢字 印度肉桂茶
flavor notes cinnamon, cardamom, spice
An Indian spice tea made without tea. Simply orange peel, ginger, cinnamon, cardamon, pepper & cloves. Our Chai Caffeine-Free makes a highly aromatic and delicious tea when combined with milk and honey. We've also used the spices for other things - hot chocolate or apple and pumpkin pie comes to... →
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Elderflower
$12.00
$3.00
漢字 接骨木花
flavor notes herbaceous, sweet, smooth
One of our most popular herbal teas. A delicious flower from the elderberry plant, indigenous to Europe. Extracts made from elderflowers are used to flavor many foods and drinks, including the traditional Romanian soft drink Socată. The natural flavor of these flowers is bright and fruity, with the distinct aroma of apricots in a sweet... →
