Legend has it that tea was first discovered by the Chinese Emperor Shen Nong in 2737 BCE, when a leaf from a nearby Camellia sinensis plant fell into a pot of water the emperor was boiling. Traditional Chinese tea has been an important part of China's culture and history ever since, and Chinese loose leaf tea can be classified into five major categories: white, green, oolong, black and post-fermented China tea.
Out of Stock Quick Shop Organic China Shou Pu-Erh
Neat, well-made leaves, in shades of warm brown, produce a dark opaque cup with a pronounced earthy aroma. Notes of molasses and hints of semi-sweet cocoa are complemented by a very smooth mouth feel in this Shou Pu-Erh tea selection from Yunnan province.
Out of Stock Quick Shop Introduction to Fine Tea Sampler
A tin (approx 35g) each of the following: TP12: Premium China Keemun, TD50: No.1 Tippy Orthodox GFOP Darjeeling, ZY51: China Yunnan TGFOP, and TB51: East Frisian BOP Assam Tea. Representative of a wide range of fine black teas. Please note that Sampler Sets cannot be personalized.
Out of Stock Quick Shop Fujian Oolong Supreme
From its honeyed aroma to its smooth, fruity flavor, this Oolong selection from Fujian province offers many fine qualities. A pronounced honey sweetness complements hints of pear and apple in the light amber cup. Toasty/woody nuances lead to a clean finish.
Out of Stock Quick Shop Floral Tie-Guan-Yin Oolong
Restock available soon! An outstanding Tie-Guan-Yin Oolong selection, with an appealing floral intensity. The attractive, olive-green leaves produce a fragrant, pale gold infusion with a buttery smooth mouth feel. Orchid/lilac notes are prominent in both the flavor and aroma, as well as a hint of honey sweetness.
Out of Stock Quick Shop Royal Yunnan Golden Bud
This tea is currently unavailable. For an alternative, please try our popular Yunnan Golden Tips Supreme. Grown in the mountains of Yunnan province, this superlative selection yields a medium-bodied liquor with a substantial mouth feel. The cup aroma is sweet and spicy with toasty nuances. Cocoa flavor notes are accented with characteristic Yunnan spicy hints.
Out of Stock Quick Shop An Hui Dan Cong Oolong
From An Hui province, this Dan Cong Oolong has very bold, dark brown leaves that yield a deep amber liquor with a woodsy aroma, hinting of chestnuts. The silky smooth cup is syrupy sweet with toasty notes and a smooth, clean finish. Enjoy this rich, warming cup at any time of the day.
Out of Stock Quick Shop Panyang Congou Supreme
A rich chocolate aroma invites you to take your first sip of this premium China Congou tea. Cocoa notes and a hint of spice are enveloped by a velvety smooth mouth feel. The dark russet-amber cup finishes with a lingering sweetness.
Out of Stock Quick Shop Yunnan Mao Feng
A sprinkling of downy, golden tips decorates the bold, wiry leaves of this premium black tea from Yunnan province. The dark amber cup is rich and sweet with an earthy aroma, hinting of molasses. That earthy quality is prominent in the flavor profile and lingers into the finish.
Out of Stock Quick Shop Blooming Display Tea
This flowering display tea has been handcrafted using a fine-quality China green tea from Fujian province. As the tea steeps, a beautiful orange lily blooms from the hand-tied loose leaf bundle. For optimal enjoyment, we recommend our glass teapot for steeping this special tea.
Out of Stock Quick Shop Yunnan Dian Hong Gold
This outstanding Yunnan black tea selection is composed of handcrafted golden tips with a beautiful downy appearance. The russet-amber liquor is fragrant with hints of molasses. Layers of cocoa, spice and earth weave together to create a rich flavor that is complemented by a caramelized sugar sweetness. A whisper of spice lingers in the finish.
Out of Stock Quick Shop Keemun Xiang Luo
Restock available soon! From An Hui province, home of the famous Hao-Ya Keemun teas, this selection offers a bright character with a suggestion of sweet tobacco in the aroma. The medium-bodied cup has warm toasty notes and a honey sweetness that blooms as the tea cools.
Out of Stock Quick Shop Season's Pick China Sencha Organic
Processed in the style of a Japanese Sencha tea, this selection is an excellent value for an everyday green tea. The golden cup is aromatic with floral hints and a sweet, buttery mouth feel.