Authentic Chinese Tea

Ripe Pu'er tea (普洱熟茶), a fermented tea, uses Yunnan’s large-leaf tea leaves via wo dui (渥堆) fermentation for mellow flavors. Originating in Yunnan (Menghai, Lincang, Pu'er City), it comes in: Loose (散茶), cakes (饼茶), bricks (砖茶), tuocha (沱茶). Key type...

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Pu'er raw tea ("sheng cha") is an unfermented, sun-dried tea made from Yunnan’s large-leaf Camellia sinensis. Originating mainly in Yunnan’s Menghai, Yiwu, and Lincang, it comes in: Loose leaves (散茶), cakes (饼茶), bricks (砖茶), or bowl shapes (沱茶). Key...

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Dark tea, a type of post-fermented tea, undergoes microbial fermentation during processing, resulting in its distinctive dark color and complex flavors. In China, notable dark teas include: Anhua Dark Tea (安化黑茶) from Hunan, known for its earthy aroma...

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Green tea is an unfermented tea variety crafted by quickly halting oxidation through processes like pan-frying, steaming, or baking after harvesting, which preserves its natural green hue and nutrients. Common Chinese green tea varieties include: Lon...

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Oolong tea, a semi-fermented tea, bridges the gap between green and black tea. Its production involves unique processes like withering, shaking, frying, rolling, and baking, which control oxidation levels to create diverse flavors and aromas. Promine...

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Chinese black tea, or "hong cha," is celebrated for its rich flavors and aromatic profiles. Through full fermentation, it brews into a deep amber liquor, offering tastes of malt, honey, or fruit. Famous varieties include Dianhong (滇红) from Yunnan, kn...

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White tea, the 最轻加工的茶类 (least processed tea category), is made from tender tea leaves and buds that are simply withered and dried naturally, preserving their natural sweetness and subtle flavors. Originating in China’s Fujian Province over 200 years ...

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Flower tea is a category of infused beverages made by steeping dried flowers, flower buds, or aromatic plant parts in hot water. It combines the fragrance of flowers with potential health benefits, offering both sensory and wellness appeal. In China,...

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Matcha, a bright green powder from finely ground shade-grown tea leaves, originated in ancient China and thrived in Japan. Grades are categorized by particle fineness (measured in mesh) and color: Ceremonial grade: ≥1000 mesh (≤15 microns), vivid eme...

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