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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Oolong Collection
$50.00
$50.00
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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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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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... →
