Wuyi Oolong Tea
The Wuyi Mountains in northwestern Fujian Province are the birthplace oolong tea, producing rich, heavily-oxidized and charcoal-roasted oolongs with twisted leaves.
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Heritage Beidou
$62.00
$9.00
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... →
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Heritage Grand Scarlet Robe
$38.00
$6.00
漢字 武夷大紅袍
origin Wuyi Mountains, Fujian
craft charcoal roasted
flavor notes caramel, oak, dried fruit
漢字 武夷大紅袍
origin Wuyi Mountains, Fujian
craft charcoal roasted
flavor notes caramel, oak, dried fruit
So named because a Tang Dynasty scholar on his way to the Imperial examinations made tea from its leaves – and was the only scholar out of two hundred to pass the exam and awarded the imperial scarlet robe. In gratitude, the scholar wrapped the tea plant in those same... →
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Old Grove Shui Xian, 2013
$38.00
$6.00
漢字 一三年老叢水仙岩茶
origin Wuyi Mountains, Fujian
craft charcoal roasted
flavor notes ripe fruit, whiskey casks, rich
漢字 一三年老叢水仙岩茶
origin Wuyi Mountains, Fujian
craft charcoal roasted
flavor notes ripe fruit, whiskey casks, rich
Teas like this one, produced in a grove of old trees in the traditional region of the Wuyi Mountains, are highly valued for their concentration of flavor. The rocky terroir of this area is famous for producing distinct mineral flavors in the teas grown here. And the trees, well over... →
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Amber Wuyi
$18.00
$3.00
漢字 武夷水仙岩茶
origin Wuyi Mountains, Fujian
craft charcoal roasted
flavor notes burnt caramel, whiskey, floral
漢字 武夷水仙岩茶
origin Wuyi Mountains, Fujian
craft charcoal roasted
flavor notes burnt caramel, whiskey, floral
Crafted from the popular Shui Xian variety, our Amber Wuyi is roasted in the traditional style over longan fruit wood. A balance of burned caramel and dried fruit notes with a complex, whiskey-like finish makes this a nuanced introduction to Wuyi oolong teas. This Amber Wuyi has a natural sweetness... →
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Qi Zhong
$24.00
v$3.00
漢字 武夷奇種岩茶
origin Wuyi Mountains, Fujian
craft charcoal roasted
flavor notes burnt pie crust, nutty, wood
漢字 武夷奇種岩茶
origin Wuyi Mountains, Fujian
craft charcoal roasted
flavor notes burnt pie crust, nutty, wood
Among the myriad oolong varieties grown in the Wuyi Mountains, Qi Zhong is a bit of a rarity. Indeed, its name means "unique varietal." Grown at lower elevations than our other Wuyi selections, this tea is an excellent introduction to the flavor profiles of this style, with no sharpness to the... →
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Essential Collection
$55.00
$55.00
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 Mao Feng - a crisp and refreshing green tea from Fujian Province Silver Needle - a delicate and floral white tea from the birthplace of this style Tung Ting, Dark Roast - a deep and satisfying roasted oolong from... →
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Oolong Collection
$48.00
$48.00
The Oolong Tea Collection is a selection designed to showcase the diverse range of oolong styles. With one tea from each of the four oolong-producing regions, this collection offers a broad overview of oolongs to please both new and experienced tea drinkers. Included in the Oolong Collection are four 1 ounce bags of tea, ranging from light to dark, representing regional crafting styles and flavor profiles. There's a small card in the collection with a... →
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Cold Brew Amber Wuyi
$23.50
$23.50
Crafted from the popular Shui Xian variety, our Amber Wuyi is roasted in the traditional style over longan fruit wood. Packaged in large 10g bags designed specifically for cold brewing, our Cold Brew Amber Wuyi offers a balance of burnt caramel and dried fruit notes with a complex, whiskey-like finish. The starter pack includes one airtight red canister and 5 iced tea bags (10g/ea.) of Amber Wuyi, pre-packed specifically for cold brewing. The refill pack includes... →
