Teas from China
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Aged Tieguanyin, ca. 1986
$38.00
$6.00
漢字 八六年鐵觀音老茶
origin Anxi County, Fujian
craft never re-roasted
flavor notes walnut, umeboshi, wood
漢字 八六年鐵觀音老茶
origin Anxi County, Fujian
craft never re-roasted
flavor notes walnut, umeboshi, wood
Aged oolongs are rare in the world of teas. Unlike pu-erhs that change through microbial activity, oolong leaves age naturally. And whereas pu-erh teas are considered "living teas" that must be exposed to air, aged oolongs are often kept sealed as they age. This tea was sourced in the mid-80's,... →
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Pan’an Dragonwell Supreme
$92.00
$9.00
漢字 特級磐安明前龍井
origin Pan'an County, Zhejiang
craft pan roasted
flavor notes snap pea, oat milk, crisp
漢字 特級磐安明前龍井
origin Pan'an County, Zhejiang
craft pan roasted
flavor notes snap pea, oat milk, crisp
Our twelfth vintage of this exceptional mingqian tea, Pan'an Dragonwell Supreme 2022 is an instant classic, celebrating the ephemerality of spring with a brightness and nuanced finish found only in the best dragonwells.Sourced from the same garden that produces Our Finest Dragonwell, Pan'an Dragonwell Supreme is hand-harvested just a few weeks later,... →
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Shou Mei
$20.00
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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Spring Maofeng
$19.00
$6.00
漢字 明前毛峰
origin Guizhou Province
craft drum roasted
flavor notes sweet corn, vegetal, bright
漢字 明前毛峰
origin Guizhou Province
craft drum roasted
flavor notes sweet corn, vegetal, bright
A classic example of Chinese green tea, picked in early spring. Fresh, crisp flavors are underscored by a rich, buttery mouthfeel when brewed at low temperatures, resulting in a creamy and vegetal brew with distinct notes of sweet corn. →
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Inner Blossom Jasmine
$14.00
$6.00
漢字 花開富貴
origin Fujian
craft scented & hand tied
flavor notes jasmine, bold, bright
漢字 花開富貴
origin Fujian
craft scented & hand tied
flavor notes jasmine, bold, bright
Over fifty white tea buds enclose an inner red clover. Each blossom is then scented over the course of six nights with summer Jasmine. Once steeped in water, the individual buds open to form the petals of an underwater daisy with a red chrysanthemum at its center. Blossoming teas are... →
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Chrysanthemum Buds
$12.00
$3.00
漢字 胎菊
flavor notes herbaceous, sweet, crisp
Our chrysanthemum buds are the first harvest from Zheijang province. A distant relative of chamomile, these yellow buds have a cleaner and and a more honey-like finish than their later harvest blossoms. Bright and delicate, this is the perfect herbal tea to drink just before bedtime. →
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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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Jasmine Lily
$14.00
$6.00
漢字 茉莉仙子
origin Fujian
craft scented & hand tied
flavor notes jasmine, bold, bright
漢字 茉莉仙子
origin Fujian
craft scented & hand tied
flavor notes jasmine, bold, bright
Two kinds of flowers enclosed by over fifty white tea leaf buds. Steeping awakens each hand-tied blossom, and the tender tea buds unfold to reveal a brilliant mum flower on top of a ring of jasmine petals. Jasmine scented. Sweet and mild. Blossoming teas are sold by weight. Two ounces... →
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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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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. →
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$52.00
漢字 〇八年勐海宮廷熟普洱餅茶
origin Menghai, Yunnan
craft shou (fermented) & pressed
flavor notes earthy, chocolate mint, malty
漢字 〇八年勐海宮廷熟普洱餅茶
origin Menghai, Yunnan
craft shou (fermented) & pressed
flavor notes earthy, chocolate mint, malty
Our Emperor Pu-erh Cake 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. Crafted... →
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Song Zhong
$54.00
$6.00
漢字 宋種鳳凰單叢
origin Wudong, Guangdong
craft nong xiang
flavor notes peach, floral, brown sugar
漢字 宋種鳳凰單叢
origin Wudong, Guangdong
craft nong xiang
flavor notes peach, floral, brown sugar
Song Zhong traces its origins back to the waning days of the Southern Song Dynasty. Locals on Phoenix Mountain tell of the last Song Emperor's flight from the invading Mongols. Tired and thirsty, the emperor was restored with tea brewed from the leaves of a Phoenix Mountain oolong. Today, Song... →
