Essential Collection

$60.00

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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 high grade white tea from Fuding County, Fujian with

Tung Ting, Dark Roast - a deep and satisfying roasted oolong from Taiwan

Mi Lan Xiang (Honey Orchid) - a fruity and aromatic Phoenix Mountain oolong

Amber Wuyi - a rich and smoky oolong from the Wuyi Mountains

Golden Monkey, First Pick - a smooth and chocolatey Wuyi Mountain black tea

Lincang Shou Pu-erh 2012 - a smooth and balanced shou Pu-erh tea from Yunnan Province

Dragon Pearl Jasmine Supreme - a captivatingly aromatic and naturally sweet jasmine-scented white tea

Brew like a tea professional using the included Competition Brewing Set and Tea Strainer to get the most flavorful infusions from the leaves.

An information card connects you with the tasting notes of each tea, and includes an unboxing video to guide your experience.

White tea dish sold separately.

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