We created this starter set for those who want to explore green tea without the common worry of bitterness. Featuring Longjing, Jasmine, and Huangshan Maofeng, each tea was chosen for its balanced flavor and ease of brewing. It’s a straightforward way to find your favorite daily cup among the most essential Chinese green tea profiles.

This Longjing tea features a floral aroma profile. Due to its unique processing method, it highlights the signature “freshness” that Longjing is known for, with a delicate floral fragrance. The dry leaves are vibrant green, offering a clean and refreshing appearance.

It is especially suitable for tea lovers who enjoy fresh, light, and floral flavors with an elegant and subtle character.

China is home to nearly a hundred varieties of green tea, each with a unique soul. To simplify your journey, we have curated them into three signature flavor families: Nutty & Toasted, Elegant & Floral, and Fresh & Herbaceous. By selecting five iconic representative teas, we invite you to experience the full spectrum of Chinese green tea and discover the artistry in every cup.

First Flush Spring Green Tea Collection brings together four of China’s most iconic green teas — all harvested as First Flush, the very first picking of early spring.

Green tea is prized for its freshness, and nothing is more sought after than the first harvest after winter. After months of dormancy, the tender buds are hand-picked to the traditional one bud, one leaf standard. Naturally rich in amino acids, these early spring leaves deliver freshness at its peak — vibrant, smooth, and delicately sweet.

Like Japanese Shincha, First Flush tea is meant to be enjoyed fresh. Once sold out, it will not be replenished until next year’s spring harvest.

Longjing is one of China’s most renowned green teas. Our First Flush Longjing— the very first picking of early spring, harvested after the tea trees awaken from winter dormancy.
Picked to the traditional one bud, one leaf standard — with the first leaf just beginning to open — it represents the most prized stage of spring growth.
After resting through the entire winter, the tender shoots slowly accumulate nutrients and develop naturally high amino acid levels. 
As the yellow-green buds unfurl in water, it feels like watching spring come alive in your cup.

Biluochun is one of China’s most delicate and aromatic green teas, traditionally grown around Dongting Mountain in Jiangsu. This edition is First Flush — the very first picking of early spring, harvested just as the tea trees awaken from winter dormancy.

Picked to the fine standard of one bud with one tender leaf, the tiny, downy shoots are hand-rolled into tight spirals. After resting through winter, the young buds naturally accumulate nutrients and higher amino acid levels, giving the tea its signature fresh, lively, and gently sweet character.

As the leaves unfurl in water, they release a soft floral fragrance — capturing the light, vibrant spirit of spring.

Huangshan Maofeng is a classic high-mountain green tea from Anhui, known for its elegant buds and refined character. This edition is First Flush — the very first picking of early spring, harvested as the tea trees awaken from winter dormancy.

Picked to the traditional one bud with one tender leaf standard, the young shoots are slender, softly downy, and naturally vibrant. After months of winter rest, the buds accumulate rich nutrients and higher levels of amino acids, giving the tea its signature fresh, clean, and gently sweet profile.

Grown in misty mountain terrain, this first harvest captures the pure, uplifting spirit of early spring in every cup.

Enshi Yulu is one of China’s rare steamed green teas, preserving an ancient processing tradition. This edition is First Flush — the very first picking of early spring, harvested as the tea trees awaken from winter dormancy.

Picked to the delicate one bud with one tender leaf standard, the young shoots are slender and vibrant. After resting through the winter months, the buds naturally accumulate nutrients and higher amino acid levels, resulting in a tea that is exceptionally fresh, smooth, and umami-rich.

Grown in the misty mountains of Enshi and crafted using traditional steaming techniques, this first harvest delivers a bright green liquor and a clean, lingering sweetness — a pure expression of spring at high elevation.

Someone asked, "I'm new to Chinese green tea and want to try some well-known varieties without compromising on quality." This collection is curated just for that. We've handpicked the top 4 out of China's 10 famous green teas: Longjing, Biluochun, Huangshan Maofeng, and Lu'an Guapian. We've sourced these directly from authentic growers in the classic production areas, offering great value for money. Additionally, we've chosen high-altitude teas from seed-propagated group plantations and crafted by tea masters with over 20 years of experience. Each tea is a spring harvest from 2024. Here's a brief introduction to each:

Lu'an Guapian:  A Unique Green Tea 15g
Lu'an Guapian is a historic Chinese tea that was once a tribute to the royal family. This precious green tea still maintains its unique traditional craftsmanship and flavor. Our gourmet Lu'an Guapian is handcrafted by a master with 30 years of experience, using leaves from the small-leaf tea plants in Qi Mountain, Lu'an, Anhui, grown at an altitude of 600 meters. Picked at the end of spring, the leaves are tender with a rich aroma and a refreshing taste. The end-of-spring tea is more affordable than early spring tea, with a more pronounced tea flavor and a slightly reduced aroma. Lu'an Guapian is picked by selecting only the second leaf from the bud and two leaves, discarding the stem and tender leaves, retaining the essence of the tea to ensure the purity and delicate freshness of the tea soup.

Biluochun: A Premium Green Tea from China 15g
Biluochun is one of China's most famous green teas, known for its high-temperature killing and initial pan-frying followed by slow low-temperature drying. Unlike Longjing's pan-frying, dried green tea has a distinct bean flavor, but Biluochun's frying aroma is not prominent, offering a more refreshing taste. This high-grade Biluochun has a slight floral and fruity fragrance, slightly sweet without bitterness, and abundant downy hairs. Despite its high grade and flavor, it's affordably priced because it's made from tea plants in Sichuan, not the authentic Dongting Biluochun from Suzhou, Zhejiang.

Huangshan Maofeng: A Delightful Green Tea 12g
Huangshan Maofeng represents the high-mountain green teas of China, grown from 60-year-old tea trees in loamy soil at an altitude of 800 meters. Crafted by experienced tea masters using traditional drying techniques, this tea offers a perfect balance of quality and value. It's rich in minerals and exudes a refreshing green tea aroma with a subtle orchid fragrance. Its sweet and gentle flavor is endlessly memorable, making it ideal for daily drinking, especially for those who prefer a sweet taste without bitterness. The spring-picked high-mountain leaves add to its unique sweet taste and soft texture.

Longjing: A Famous Green Tea 15g
We're committed to providing an authentic Longjing tea, different from the popular low-grade "machine-cut Longjing." Our tea is selected from the traditional Longjing variety in Lishui, Zhejiang, crafted semi-manually by Longjing masters with over 30 years of experience, combining traditional techniques with modern conveniences. We choose to pick our tea after Grain Rain and before the beginning of summer, when the flavor is similar to pre-Grain Rain tea, but more affordable. Our tea comes from high-altitude gardens (900-1000 meters), where the climate and altitude provide an environment similar to West Lake, ensuring superior quality and value.

Our Longjing tea is of a high grade, carefully selected from one bud and two leaves to one bud and three leaves, offering complete leaves in contrast to the machine-cut tea with more stems and incomplete leaves. Our goal is to offer a genuine variety and craftsmanship of high-quality Longjing tea at an entry-level price, ensuring every cup exudes the pure aroma and elegant taste of traditional Longjing

If you’re looking to explore real Chinese green tea, this collection is the perfect place to start. We’ve brought together 5 of the most well-known green teas and 1 authentic Jasmine green tea in one simple set.

From the familiar nutty flavor of Longjing (Dragon Well) and the delicate Biluochun, to the unique steamed Enshi Yulu, floral Huangshan Maofeng, and the rich taste of Old Tree Green Tea. We’ve also included a classic Jasmine Green Tea for that natural floral aroma everyone loves.

It’s a straightforward collection for your daily caffeine boost—clean, refreshing, and reliable. Whether you’re keeping it for your morning routine or giving it to a friend who loves tea, you really can’t go wrong with these classics.

We noticed that many popular Longjing teas are "knife-cut" varieties. These Green Tea are made from leaves cut after high-grade teas have been hand-harvested. As a result, they contain more stems, and the leaves are often incomplete, producing a weaker flavor and possibly coming from non-authentic Longjing varieties. We wanted to offer a Longjing tea that delivers the authentic taste, variety, and craftsmanship at an entry-level price, allowing more people to experience the true flavors of this iconic tea.

Why choose our Longjing?

Craftsmanship: Handcrafted by a Longjing master with over 30 years of experience, our tea combines traditional techniques and modern refinement.

Seasonal Selection: We’ve chosen 谷雨茶 (Grain Rain) tea, which is harvested just after Qingming tea. The taste difference is minimal, but the price is significantly more affordable.

High-Altitude Quality: Our tea comes from Zhejiang Lishui’s Longjing heirloom variety. The climate and high altitude (900-1000 meters) offer conditions similar to West Lake, but with superior pricing and quality.

Leaf Grade: Selected for its high grade—one bud, two leaves—this tea is always made from the freshest spring harvest of the current year, ensuring it is new every year. Ideal for those who enjoy a clean, refreshing taste with signature chestnut and bean notes.

Precision Hand-Picking: Each batch is handpicked to ensure no stems and minimal tea dust, ensuring a purer brew with authentic flavor.

This tea is perfect for:

Tea lovers seeking an authentic Longjing experience with superior craftsmanship, and flavor,
People needing a mild caffeine boost, as Longjing’s caffeine content is moderate, helping with focus and alertness,
Tea culture enthusiasts, as Longjing is one of China’s top 10 famous teas with a rich history and tradition.
If you're looking for an entry-level authentic variety, craftsmanship, and flavor in Zhejiang Longjing, this is the most cost-effective option we could find!

Introducing our exquisite Biluochun, one of China's most renowned green teas.

This premium tea undergoes a unique process of high-temperature killing and is first pan-fried until dry, then slowly oven-dried at low temperatures. Unlike Longjing's pan-frying, which gives a distinct bean flavor, Biluochun's aroma is more subtle and refreshing. The slow, low-temperature frying process ensures there's no seaweed taste in Biluochun. This particular grade of Biluochun is quite high, featuring one bud and one leaf, made following the authentic Biluochun craftsmanship. It has a slight floral and fruity fragrance, slightly sweet without bitterness, and abundant in downy hairs. Although it's not from the authentic Dongting Biluochun in Suzhou, Zhejiang, but made from tea plants in Ya'an, Sichuan (close to the Tibetan Plateau, with an average altitude of over 2000 meters), this tea offers excellent quality and flavor at a more affordable price.

Reasons to choose this tea:

Crafted from the fresh spring harvest of April 2024, with one bud and one leaf, indicating high tenderness and grade of the tea leaves.
It's a high cost-performance Biluochun green tea without compromising quality.
Sourced from high-altitude tea gardens in Lingshan District, Ya'an City, Sichuan, at an altitude of 2000 meters, processed with the craftsmanship of Jiangsu Biluochun tea. The price is favorable because it's not from the core production area of Biluochun.

Purchase recommendation:

This tea is especially suitable for those who want to try Biluochun as beginners or for daily tea drinkers who need a large supply.
If you must purchase authentic Dongting Biluochun from Suzhou, Zhejiang, please buy with caution. 

Wild green tea, produced in Kaishan Town, Hezhou City, Guangxi. The tea area is situated at an altitude of around 1000 meters, surrounded by mountains on three sides, with mist shrouding the area year-round. Grown in a pristine ecological environment with abundant vegetation, this wild green tea is cultivated without the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides, resulting in limited yield with only one spring harvest per year. Processed using the techniques of Roasted Green Tea, it offers a rich and refreshing taste, initially slightly bitter but quickly turning sweet, with a fragrant and full-bodied aroma. The taste is complex and layered, with a unique apple fragrance and a lingering aftertaste. Even after multiple infusions, the aroma remains fresh and pleasant. The liquor is clear and bright, with a yellow-green hue, visually appealing.

Huangshan Maofeng Green Tea – High Mountain Chinese Green Tea with Orchid Aroma

Huangshan Maofeng is one of the most renowned green teas in China, grown in the designated regions around Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) in Anhui Province.

This tea stands out for its elegant appearance—fine white hairs cover the leaves, and the bud tips stand upright like mountain peaks, which inspired its name “Maofeng,” meaning “Fur Peak.”

It delivers a refreshing green tea aroma, a subtle orchid fragrance, and a naturally sweet, smooth taste, making it a classic choice for both tea enthusiasts and newcomers.

Why Choose Huangshan Maofeng Tea?

• ✅ High Mountain Origin: Harvested from 60-year-old tea trees at 800 meters altitude, grown in mineral-rich pebble soil—ideal for producing rich, complex flavors.

• ✅ Traditional Craftsmanship: Carefully processed by tea masters using time-honored methods to lock in freshness and preserve the tea’s delicate orchid notes.

• ✅ Perfect for Green Tea Beginners: This tea is smooth, lightly floral, and never bitter—even with longer steeps—making it one of the best Chinese green teas for daily drinking.

• ✅ Excellent Value: Offers the ideal balance between quality and price, curated for those looking to explore authentic Chinese teas without overpaying.

• ✅ Clean Taste, Lasting Aroma: Unlike roasted green teas, Huangshan Maofeng highlights the pure taste of tea leaves and subtle floral undertones.

Who Should Try This Tea?

•  Green tea lovers exploring iconic Chinese teas

•  Newcomers looking for a mild, sweet green tea

•  Shoppers seeking high-quality, budget-friendly tea

• Those who enjoy refreshing, floral teas without bitterness

Brewing Instructions

Chinese Gongfu Style:

• Water temperature: 80°C–85°C (176°F–185°F)

• Tea-to-water ratio: 1:40

• Steep time: 15–30 seconds

• Re-steep: Up to 5 times

Western Brewing Style:

• Water temperature: 85°C (185°F)

• Tea-to-water ratio: 1:50

• Steep time: 2–3 minutes

• Re-steep: 2–3 times

Introducing Lu'an Guapian
a historic Chinese tea with a royal past, once a tribute only enjoyed by the imperial family. This precious green tea still upholds its unique traditional craftsmanship and flavor profile. Our gourmet Lu'an Guapian is handcrafted by a master tea maker with 30 years of experience, using leaves from the small-leaf tea plants in Qi Mountain, Lu'an, Anhui, grown at an altitude of 600 meters. Picked at the end of spring, the leaves are tender, with a rich aroma and a refreshing taste. Late spring teas offer a more affordable price compared to early spring teas, with a more pronounced tea flavor and a slightly reduced aroma.

Why choose our Lu'an Guapian?

It comes from the core production area of Lu'an Guapian in Lu'an City, Anhui Province, ensuring authenticity.
Crafted by a seasoned tea farmer with 30 years of tea-making experience.
Sourced from high-altitude tea plants at 600 meters, which are less susceptible to ecological pollution and offer a superior freshness and aroma.
Directly purchased from local tea farmers, offering a higher cost-performance ratio.
Made exclusively from the newest 2024 spring harvest.

Who is it suitable for?

Entry-level consumers or daily tea drinkers who want to experience the classic Chinese green tea, Lu'an Guapian.
Those seeking high cost-performance without compromising quality.
Tea drinkers who enjoy a fresh, slightly bitter, and sweet taste.
Consumers who dislike seaweed flavors and prefer a strong green tea aroma.

Not suitable for:

Those who prefer strong roasted or smoky flavors.
Advanced tea drinkers seeking more intense and complex flavors.
Tea connoisseurs looking for a higher level of sweetness.

Introduction:
This old Tree green tea is meticulously selected from the spring harvest of 2024. Plucked from high-altitude ancient tea gardens at elevations of approximately 1600 meters, the exceptional growing conditions impart a refreshing taste and rich, layered flavors. The plucking standard of primarily one bud and two to three leaves ensures a fresh, mellow taste with a sweet aftertaste and a delightful honey-like aroma.

Reasons to Recommend:

• Natural Flavor: Sourced from the untouched forests of Yunnan, this old Tree green tea boasts a rich, earthy flavor. Its unique, bold taste and abundant polyphenols represent a perfect blend of nature and tradition, embodying high-quality, authentic Chinese loose-leaf tea.
• Rich in Nutrients: As an unfermented and non-oxidized tea, old Tree green tea exudes a strong, earthy aroma. Rich in polyphenols and catechins, it offers a fresh, complex flavor and powerful antioxidant properties, making it ideal for those seeking a deeper connection with nature through tea.
• High-Mountain Tea Gardens: Since ancient times, high mountains shrouded in mist have produced premium teas. This tea thrives in such environments, where lush vegetation and organic-rich soil, combined with extreme daily temperature fluctuations, enhance the accumulation of flavorful compounds in the leaves.
• High Brewing Tolerance: This robust Chinese old Tree green tea retains its fresh, smooth flavor even after seven infusions.

Oxidation Level: 0%
Roasting Level: 0%
Tea Garden Soil: Red soil
Processing Time: Spring 2024
Best Before Date: Suitable for long-term storage
Tea Variety: Yunnan Big Leaf

Lu'an Guapian is a historic Chinese tea with a royal past, once a tribute tea reserved exclusively for the imperial family. Today, this precious green tea still maintains its unique traditional craftsmanship and flavor profile. Our connoisseur-grade Lu'an Guapian is handcrafted by a tea master with 30 years of experience, using leaves from the small-leaf variety tea plants in Lu'an, Anhui, grown at an altitude of 600 meters. Harvested in the spring, when the leaves are most tender, this tea boasts a rich aroma and a refreshing flavor, making it the optimal picking time of the year. Lu'an Guapian is selectively picked for the second leaf from the bud and two leaves, discarding the stem and the tender bud, retaining the essence of the tea leaf to ensure the purity and delicate freshness of the tea soup.

Why choose our connoisseur-grade spring Lu'an Guapian?

Top-tier tender leaves picked in spring: Harvested in the spring, these leaves are at their peak freshness, offering a more vibrant flavor, rich aroma, and a longer-lasting aftertaste with a higher degree of freshness in the tea soup.
Stem-free purity: All stems are removed, leaving only the carefully selected leaves for a purer taste, free from woody or astringent flavors, resulting in a refreshing and naturally sweet tea soup.
The freshness and aftertaste of high-mountain tea: Grown at an altitude of 600 meters, the slow growth cycle imparts a more refreshing taste and enduring aftertaste, with a rich mouthfeel and prominent chestnut aroma.
Handcrafted, preserving traditional skills: Meticulously hand-fried by a tea master with 30 years of experience, this tea retains traditional production techniques, ensuring the high quality of each leaf.
Authentic origin, unique terroir: Sourced from the core production area in Jinzhai County, Lu'an, Anhui, the small-leaf variety tea plants grow in traditional agricultural tea gardens with a history dating back to the 1960s and 1970s. The natural growth of the tea plants ensures the natural flavor of the leaves.

Reasons to recommend:

This spring Lu'an Guapian is ideal for consumers who love tender and refreshing flavors. Its spring harvest, pure tea soup, refreshing taste, and lasting aftertaste are particularly suitable for consumers who pursue a high-quality tea experience. If you're looking for a green tea with a refreshing chestnut aroma and natural sweetness, this tea will surely satisfy you.

Not suitable for:

If you prefer strong, bitter flavors or are not accustomed to the light taste of green tea, this tea may not meet your taste preferences. Additionally, as it is a high-end connoisseur-grade spring green tea, it is slightly more expensive than regular green tea, so budget-conscious consumers might consider more economical options.

Biluochun is one of China's most iconic green teas with a legacy that spans a thousand years. It's renowned for its unique floral and fruity aroma, often hailed as the most fragrant tea among greens. Traditional Biluochun tea gardens interplant fruit trees with tea bushes, allowing the leaves to naturally absorb a rich bouquet of floral and fruity scents, creating Biluochun's distinctive fresh and natural fragrance.

Our connoisseur-grade Biluochun is handpicked from the collective species (Jiu Keng variety) tea garden in Jiangdong Village, Tongguan Village Committee, Daibu Town, Liyang City, Jiangsu Province. The tea is personally crafted by Master Zhang, who has 30 years of tea-making experience. He adheres to the most traditional hand-crafting techniques to ensure that each leaf embodies the authentic flavor profile of Biluochun. Master Zhang's Biluochun boasts a distinct floral and fruity aroma, a long-lasting aftertaste, and a refreshing spring vibe with a delicate mouthfeel.

This tea is harvested before the rain, selecting the high-grade one bud and one leaf tea materials. The leaves are plump and tender green, and the tea soup is clear in color with a fresh sweet taste, almost devoid of astringency. Although its flavor and quality are on par with products from the core production area, the price is only half to one-third of the core origin products, making it a Biluochun tea with both high quality and great value for money.

Reasons to recommend:

Unique floral and fruity aroma: Biluochun's signature scent comes from the interplanted fruit trees in the tea garden. The dry tea has a natural, light aroma that becomes more pronounced upon brewing, making it especially suitable for tea enthusiasts who prefer a subtle fragrance.
Traditional handcrafting: This tea is handmade by Master Zhang with 30 years of experience, ensuring that the shape and flavor of each tea leaf are perfectly preserved. Handcrafted tea has a more delicate taste and a long, lingering aftertaste.
Great value: Although the tea comes from the surrounding high mountain tea gardens of the core production area, the quality is comparable to the authentic origin, but the price is only half to one-third of the tea from the core production area, making it suitable for consumers who pursue value for money.
High-grade picking: The tea is picked according to the high-grade standard of one bud and one leaf, especially before the rain, ensuring the tenderness and fresh taste of the tea leaves, and the tea soup is clear and bright.
Not recommended for:

Tea enthusiasts who prefer a strong roasted flavor: If you like the strong roasted flavor or bean flavor brought by the pan-frying process of Longjing or Biluochun, the floral and fruity aroma of this Biluochun may not meet your taste preferences.
Consumers with a limited budget: Although this tea offers great value, there may be cheaper options for consumers who are solely focused on price.
In summary, if you're looking for traditional craftsmanship, high quality, and a unique flavor profile, and you're fond of Biluochun's distinctive floral and fruity aroma, this connoisseur-grade Biluochun is an ideal choice for you.

Origin of Biluochun

• Location: Liyang, Zhejiang Province, China

• Picking Standard: One bud with one leaf

• Tea Cultivar: Jiu Keng Variety — a local group small-leaf cultivar from Dongting Mountain

• Tea Tree Age: Approximately 60 years

Tai Ping Hou Kui is a renowned Chinese green tea from the famous production area of Huangshan in Anhui Province. This tea comes from the core region of Tai Ping Hou Kui, specifically Qiaoshan Village in Xinming Township, where unique climatic conditions—cool, moist weather and fertile soil—create an ideal growing environment.

Our premium Tai Ping Hou Kui mainly consists of one bud and three leaves, carefully selected during the harvest, which typically occurs around the Grain Rain festival. Each leaf is covered in fine white down, showcasing its exceptional quality. We collaborate with Master Yu Jianguo, a tea farmer with over 20 years of experience in growing and crafting tea, ensuring expertise in creating this exquisite beverage.

This tea is made from the traditional seed-reproducing Shi Da Ye variety, known for its late-maturing characteristics. Coupled with the high altitude of the Huangshan region, the first harvest occurs around the Grain Rain period, resulting in a batch of Tai Ping Hou Kui that delivers vibrant flavors and aromas, captivating tea enthusiasts. Each sip captures the essence of its misty mountainous origins, offering a rich, smooth mouthfeel with a delightful sweetness.

Why Choose Tai Ping Hou Kui?

Authentic Craftsmanship & Core Origin: This Tai Ping Hou Kui comes from the heart of Huangshan City in Anhui Province, ensuring that every leaf captures the unique climate and fertile soil of the region. These natural conditions create an ideal environment for the tea trees to thrive, resulting in exceptional quality.

Direct Sourcing, Great Value: We collaborate directly with local tea farmers to ensure the authenticity and freshness of our tea. This direct sourcing approach not only guarantees high quality but also allows us to offer competitive prices, giving you premium tea without breaking the bank.

Early Spring Harvest: Our Tai Ping Hou Kui is harvested right around the Grain Rain season, making it one of the first teas of spring. This timing ensures that the leaves are picked while they’re bursting with vitality, preserving their delicate characteristics and rich flavors.

High-Quality Tea Varietals: We use the traditional Shi Da Ye tea tree variety, known for its late-maturing traits. Combined with Huangshan’s unique climate, this leads to remarkable quality, ensuring every sip is filled with pure, natural essence and aroma.

Tasting Grade Longjing Tea Product Introduction and Reasons for Recommendation:

This Tasting Grade Longjing Tea is semi-handcrafted by Master Pan, who has 30 years of tea-making experience, and is carefully selected from the freshest pre-rain spring tea of 2024. As a traditional group variety Longjing, this tea is picked from high-altitude tea gardens in Lishui, Zhejiang, at an altitude of over 900 meters, where the superior climate conditions give the tea a more refreshing taste and rich layers of flavor. The tea is picked with buds and one to two leaves, ensuring its fresh and sweet taste, accompanied by a light and elegant fragrance.

Reasons for Recommendation:

Exquisite Craftsmanship: Master Pan has 30 years of experience in making Longjing tea, combining semi-manual techniques to ensure that each batch of tea can showcase the classic taste and unique flavor of Longjing tea.

High-Altitude Tea Gardens: Compared to other Longjing teas, this tea comes from high-altitude tea gardens in Lishui, where the superior climate conditions make the tea richer in substance, sweeter in taste, and more refreshing in aroma.

Pre-Rain Harvest: Pre-rain Longjing has tender leaves and is rich in substances, with a clear and sweet tea soup, accompanied by an elegant floral fragrance, making it a top choice among high-quality green teas.

Group Variety Tea Trees: Group variety tea trees have deep root systems, resulting in a richer taste and more lasting aroma. Compared to the Longjing 43 variety, Longjing tea made from group variety tea trees is more resistant to brewing, and the tea soup has a richer taste.

Suitable for:

Consumers who pursue high-quality green tea and pay attention to cost-effectiveness.
People who like the fresh and sweet taste of Longjing and want to experience the authentic flavor of the group variety Longjing.

Not Suitable for:

Tea lovers who prefer a richer and fuller taste may find this Longjing too subtle.
If you are only looking for the core production area West Lake Longjing, this Lishui Longjing may not be within your consideration.

Whether you are looking to experience high-quality Longjing or to find an affordable and authentic green tea, this Tasting Grade Longjing Tea will be an ideal choice.

This Huangshan Maofeng green tea is carefully selected from the renowned high-mountain tea-growing regions of China, harvested from ancient tea trees over 60 years old, thriving in gravelly soil at an altitude of 800 meters. Recognized as one of the top ten famous teas in China and listed as a national intangible cultural heritage, its traditional craftsmanship is personally overseen by the experienced tea master, Master Yu. He adheres to the philosophy of traditional craftsmanship and hand refinement, combining high-quality raw materials to create this high-quality, affordable Huangshan Maofeng green tea.

Compared to the common Longjing tea, Huangshan Maofeng does not have the bean and chestnut aromas of Longjing but focuses more on the natural fragrance, orchid scent, and sweetness of the green tea itself, without any seaweed flavor. Its taste is fresh and elegant, and the tea soup presents a clear greenish-yellow, offering a very pure high-mountain tea experience.

Why choose this Huangshan Maofeng?

Top-shelf ingredients: Harvested from 60-year-old tea trees planted in high-altitude (800 meters) gravelly soil, these conditions endow the tea leaves with rich minerals and a unique sweet orchid aroma.
Traditional craftsmanship: Made by an experienced tea master using traditional drying techniques, preserving the natural aroma and taste of the tea leaves.
Great value: Despite its top-tier ingredients and traditional craftsmanship, this Huangshan Maofeng is priced at half the cost of similar Longjing teas, making it ideal for consumers who pursue high quality on a budget.
Suitable for tea enthusiasts who:

Enjoy exploring niche high-quality green teas: Huangshan Maofeng is a niche tea in the Western market, with a unique fragrance and orchid scent, perfect for tea lovers who like to try new types of tea.
Prefer green teas without the seaweed flavor common in steamed green teas: Huangshan Maofeng is more refreshing and natural.
Seek value for money in green tea: This tea is affordable yet does not compromise on quality, especially suitable for those who wish to savor top-tier green tea within their budget.

Not suitable for tea enthusiasts who:

Prefer strong pan-frying aromas or the bean and chestnut scents of Longjing tea, as Huangshan Maofeng has a milder and fresher flavor profile.
Seek very strong or full-bodied tea soup, as Huangshan Maofeng has a lighter color and softer taste, not providing an intensely robust experience.
By choosing this Huangshan Maofeng, you will taste a Chinese high-mountain green tea that combines high quality with great value, experiencing the true beauty of traditional handcrafted tea art.

Origin of Huangshan Maofeng

Location: Huangtian Village, Huangtian Township, She County, Huangshan City, Anhui Province, China

Picking Standard: One bud with two leaves

Tea Cultivar: Huangshan Large-leaf Variety

Tea Tree Age: Approximately 60 years

Enshi Yulu is a long-standing Chinese green tea made with the traditional steaming process, making it the only green tea in China that still uses this ancient method. The steaming technique was passed from China to Japan during the Tang Dynasty and has since become the main process for Japanese green tea. With its unique seaweed aroma, similar to Japanese sencha, Enshi Yulu retains the essence of traditional Chinese tea making.

Our Enshi Yulu comes straight from the heart of its production area, the Banqiao Dong Autonomous Township in Enshi, Hubei, China. The tea leaves are personally handpicked and crafted by Master He, a tea farmer with over 20 years of experience. His garden grows local Enshi tea varietals, and he selects only the highest grade of one bud and one leaf to ensure every sip is fresh, rich, and sweet without astringency, accompanied by a slight seaweed flavor. Most importantly, this tea is naturally rich in selenium, an essential trace element that can boost immunity, combat oxidation, and help lower blood pressure. Enshi, known as the "Selenium Capital of the World," offers these health benefits through its tea.

Reasons to choose Enshi Yulu:

Unique craftsmanship and historical legacy: For tea enthusiasts who love to explore traditional tea culture, Enshi Yulu offers a taste of China's oldest steaming process with a seaweed aroma reminiscent of Japanese green tea. Consumers who appreciate the flavor profile of Japanese sencha will also enjoy the distinctive taste of the steaming process.
Great value for money: We've selected a mid-range Enshi Yulu that maintains the quality of the core production area and authentic craftsmanship while being affordable. It's a fantastic green tea with a high cost-performance ratio, perfect for those who seek quality without breaking the bank.
Health benefits: Rich in selenium, Enshi Yulu offers antioxidant properties and can enhance immunity, making it ideal for health-conscious tea drinkers.
Cultural charm: This tea is from the ethnically diverse Enshi region, home to the Dong, Tujia, and Miao ethnic groups, among others. Interested consumers can even visit Enshi to experience the unique culture and natural environment firsthand.
Not recommended for:

Tea lovers who prefer the strong, pan-fried aroma of roasted green teas like Longjing or Biluochun, as Enshi Yulu does not have those flavors.
Those who dislike the seaweed aroma: If you're not a fan of the fresh, oceanic scent that comes from the steaming process, Enshi Yulu might not be your cup of tea.
Whether you're interested in traditional craftsmanship, health benefits, or great value, Enshi Yulu is an ideal choice for you.

Origin of Enshi Yulu

• Location: Bajiang Dong Ethnic Township, Enshi, Hubei Province, China

• Picking Standard: One bud with one leaf

• Tea Cultivar: Enshi Small-leaf Variety

Xinyang Maojian is a standout Chinese green tea from the heart of its production area in Xinyang, Henan Province. Sourced from the beautiful Yangjiashan Gaoludian Ecological Tea Garden in the Dabie Mountains, this tea is grown at an altitude of 900 meters, away from pollution and surrounded by stunning scenery.

This high-quality tea consists mainly of one bud and one leaf, with each leaf covered in fine white down—an indicator of its premium quality. We work with Master Yang, a trusted tea farmer with over 20 years of experience in growing and crafting this tea.

Harvested on April 20, 2024, this spring tea brings vibrant flavors and aromas that tea lovers adore. Each sip captures the pure essence of nature, blending quality with tradition. Made from local Xinyang tea plants, it’s richer in nutrients and offers a more complex taste compared to other varieties.

Why choose Xinyang Maojian?

Authentic Craftsmanship: This tea is a true reflection of China's deep tea culture, crafted by skilled artisans who stick to traditional methods. It's perfect for anyone who has a taste for genuine flavors.

Great Value: We've handpicked a mid-range Xinyang Maojian that delivers premium quality without the premium price tag. It's an excellent choice for those who want top-notch tea without breaking the bank.

Delicious Flavor: Xinyang Maojian offers an elegant aroma and a taste that's refreshingly delightful, striking a balance between subtle sweetness and a clean finish.

Natural Purity: Grown in a clean, natural environment, this tea captures the essence of its surroundings, ensuring a flavor that's pure and untainted.

High-Altitude Tea Garden: Our Xinyang Maojian comes from tea gardens at an altitude of 900 meters, where the fresh air and superior soil give the tea a unique flavor and aroma, ensuring every sip is packed with nature's essence.

One Bud and One Leaf Tenderness: We only select the highest-grade tea leaves, primarily one bud and one leaf, ensuring the tenderness and quality of the tea. This picking standard means each leaf is covered in fine white down, a sign of its superior quality.

Harvested Before Grain Rain: This tea is picked at the optimal time before Grain Rain, when the spring tea is at its most tender and the aroma and taste are at their peak. Picking at this time preserves the natural flavor and vitality of the tea leaves.

Collaboration with Professional Tea Farmers: We collaborate with Master Yang, a tea farmer with over 20 years of experience in tea cultivation and production, ensuring that each batch of tea meets high-quality standards.

Xinyang Maojian is the ideal choice for those who pursue a high-quality lifestyle and a refined tea culture experience.

Who might not enjoy it?

If you prefer bold, roasted green teas, Xinyang Maojian’s fresh and delicate profile might not be for you.

Those who like heavily flavored teas may find this one a bit too subtle.

Whether you’re interested in its rich history, great taste, or exceptional value, Xinyang Maojian is a perfect choice for anyone looking for a superior green tea experience.

Biluochun is a renowned green tea in Chinese history, and the top grade of Biluochun requires not only high picking standards and early harvest times but also the craftsmanship of a master. The tea we've chosen is supervised by Shi Liwen, a non-heritage cultural inheritor of Biluochun. Shi Yuewen, born into a family known as the "Tea King," has ancestors who were called "Old Biluo" for their tribute of Biluochun to the imperial court, and his grandmother, Zhou Ruijuan, personally pan-fried tea for Zhu De. Building on the traditional skills of making Biluochun tea, Shi Yuewen has created new methods for making Biluochun black tea and osmanthus-flavored black tea. In 2017, he was selected as a representative inheritor of the fifth batch of national-level intangible cultural heritage projects. The tea he personally makes is not available for purchase; it requires advance booking and is extremely expensive.

Introducing our Green Tea Leaf Grade Collection, a specially curated collection designed to help you discover how the picking grade of green tea leaves affects its flavor, aroma, and overall tea-drinking experience. This set includes two renowned Chinese green teas—Dragon Well (Longjing) and Huangshan Maofeng—both made from traditional heirloom varietals. The only difference? The picking grade of the leaves. You’ll be able to taste three distinct grades:
One bud, one leaf
One bud, two leaves
One bud, three leaves
Each tea is handpicked and processed by the same experienced tea master to ensure consistency in craftsmanship. By tasting the subtle variations from these different leaf grades, you'll develop a deeper understanding of green tea and find the perfect grade for your personal preferences.

Reasons for Recommendation:

Learn and explore – This set allows tea lovers to understand the direct impact of leaf grade on the tea’s taste, texture, and aroma.
Personalized tea experience – After trying different grades, consumers can better choose the perfect tea for their own palate.
Curated craftsmanship – The teas are crafted by the same master, so the only difference is the picking grade, ensuring a true comparison experience.
High-quality varietals – Made from traditional heirloom tea trees, these teas offer an authentic Chinese tea experience, highlighting the care and expertise in production.

This set is perfect for anyone curious about the nuances of green tea or those who wish to refine their tea selection skills. Whether you're a tea enthusiast or just getting started, this collection will guide you through the art of green tea grading and tasting.

You may have tried various green teas, like Longjing, Zhucha, and Jasmine tea, but you're looking to explore more high-quality, reasonably priced Chinese teas. To ensure value, we've carefully selected premium teas from China's top ten famous varieties, following these key principles:

Collaborating with experienced tea masters to ensure traditional and skilled craftsmanship.
Choosing high-grade leaves—one bud and one or two leaves—while hand-picking out stems and dust to ensure purity.
Sourcing directly from tea farmers to maintain freshness and quality, cutting out the middleman.
Ensuring our selections are fresh spring teas from 2024 to capture vibrant flavors and aromas.
Picking high-quality leaves from authentic tea varietals to guarantee unique taste.
Balancing quality with affordability to meet consumer needs.
Sourcing from core production areas or nearby regions to ensure consistency in terroir.
Avoiding lower-grade flatland teas, focusing on those grown at altitudes above 600 meters to enhance flavor complexity.

Net weight: 90g, including:

Premium Biluochun: 15g
Premium Enshi Yulu: 15g
Premium Xinyang Maojian: 15g
Premium Lu'an Guapian: 15g
Premium Taiping Houkui: 15g
Premium Huangshan Maofeng: 15g

Here’s a brief overview of each tea:

Huangshan Maofeng: This tea is sourced from a renowned high mountain region, featuring tea trees over 60 years old grown in gravelly soil at 800 meters elevation. Recognized as a national intangible cultural heritage, Huangshan Maofeng boasts a distinctive aroma with floral and sweet notes, producing a clear, bright green-yellow tea that offers a pure high mountain experience.

Liu'an Guapian: This historic royal tribute tea was once reserved for the imperial family. Our premium Liu'an Guapian is hand-crafted by a master with decades of experience, sourced from high-altitude tea plants at 600 meters. The spring-harvested leaves ensure a rich fragrance and refreshing flavor, resulting in a pure, lingering aftertaste.

Taiping Houkui is a famous green tea from the Taiping area of Huangshan, Anhui Province, China. It comes from the core production region—Qiaoshan Village in Xinming Township—known for its cool, humid climate and fertile soil, perfect for growing tea. Our premium Taiping Houkui is made from one bud and three leaves, usually harvested around the Grain Rain season, with fine white fuzz on the leaves indicating top quality. The tea is grown from the traditional seed-propagated ‘Shi Da Shu’ variety, which matures later than usual. Due to the high altitude in Huangshan, the first harvest also takes place around Grain Rain. We work with Master Yu Jianguo, a tea farmer with over 20 years of experience, to produce this tea, which has a fresh flavor and aroma.

Biluochun: As one of the most iconic green teas in China, Biluochun is renowned for its unique floral and fruity aroma. Our premium Biluochun is sourced from Liyang, Jiangsu Province, crafted using traditional methods, and picked at the pre-rain period, ensuring a fresh, delicate flavor with minimal bitterness. This high-quality tea offers excellent value, priced at half to a third of similar products from core regions.

Xinyang Maojian: A top Chinese green tea, Xinyang Maojian comes from the core production area in Shihe District, Xinyang, located in high-altitude mountains at 900 meters. The significant temperature difference between day and night creates a unique elegant aroma and a fresh, flavorful taste. Our 2024 spring harvest features the highest quality leaves, with fine white hairs indicating superior quality.

Enshi Yulu: This historic steamed green tea is the only one in China that retains this traditional crafting method. Our Enshi Yulu comes from the core area in Enshi, Hubei, handpicked and crafted by a tea farmer with over 20 years of experience. Using high-grade leaves, this tea is fresh, rich, and slightly reminiscent of seaweed, while also being rich in natural selenium, known for its immune-boosting and antioxidant properties.