Authentic Chinese Premium Loose Leaf Tea, each from our tea sampler line, if you have tried our tea sampler, then shop here for your favorite single-item bulk packs!

Actual weight: 80g

Uncover the treasures of Chinese tea culture with our Classic Tea Sampler, showcasing eight iconic Chinese teas - four oolongs and four blacks. The collection promises a captivating sensory experience, allowing you to explore the complexities of aroma, fermentation levels, and the origins of the different tea gardens - all conveniently packaged in one box. Immerse yourself in a world of aromas, from the clarity of clear, the elegance of floral notes, and the sweetness of honey, to the rich, fruity flavors of oolong tea. For black teas, you can enjoy floral, honey, sweet, and smoky flavors. Our carefully selected teas include low, medium, and high oxidation levels from modern high-mountains tea gardens, abandoned tea gardens, old tree tea gardens, and wild tea trees.

Sip Serenity: Six Exceptional Green Teas, Each a Poetic Journey. From Enshi to Huangshan, a tribute to tea farmers. Close your eyes, and feel nature's embrace. Featuring Enshi Jade Dew, Dragonwell, Biluochun, Jasmine Green Tea, Ancient Tree Green Tea, and Huangshan Maofeng. Experience Chinese green tea's essence, a cleansing calm like riverside willows in spring. Embrace serenity, and savor leisure with every cup.

This curated collection of Chinese scented teas celebrates the traditional craft of floral tea making, where premium teas are layered with fresh flowers like jasmine, rose, and osmanthus to infuse their essence. Through meticulous multi-round scenting (3-5 times), each tea offers a pure, natural floral aroma without a single petal in sight. Perfect for floral tea lovers or anyone curious about authentic Chinese scented teas, it includes six varieties: Jasmine Green Tea, Rose Black Tea, Jasmine Black Tea, Osmanthus Oolong, Jasmine Oolong Tea
and Jasmine Dark Tea. Ideal for gifting or indulging, this set combines rich heritage, delicate flavors, and the artistry of a UNESCO-recognized tradition. Not suited for those who prefer plain teas or are sensitive to floral fragrances.

Chinese Scented Tea Craftsmanship

"Scenting" is a traditional process where tea leaves are layered with fresh flowers, allowing the tea to absorb the floral aroma before the flowers are removed. This process is repeated multiple times to create the rich fragrance of high-quality scented teas. The best scented teas have no visible petals but retain the pure floral essence. By meticulously layering flowers and tea, ensuring proper aeration, and maintaining strict control over the scenting time and roasting process, the tea reaches peak flavor and aroma.

Depending on the number of scenting cycles—3, 6, or even 9 times—the tea's quality and complexity increase, with some processes taking up to a month. This craftsmanship, involving over 60 days and 200 steps, was recognized as an Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2022 for Jasmine Green Tea. While jasmine green tea is the original scented tea, modern innovation has expanded the range to include many beloved varieties.

This curated set features six of China’s most popular traditional scented teas, each crafted to perfection with vibrant floral aromas but no petals in sight:

• Rose Dianhong Black Tea (3 times scented): 3 packs x 5g
• Jasmine Dianhong Black Tea (3 times scented): 3 packs x 5g
• Osmanthus Aged Tieguanyin Oolong Tea (3 times scented): 3 packs x 5g
• Jasmine Fresh Tieguanyin Oolong Tea (3 times scented): 3 packs x 5g
• Jasmine Green Tea (5 times scented): 3 packs x 5g
• Jasmine Liu Bao Black Tea (3 times scented): 3 packs x 5g

Origins:

• Jasmine Green Tea: Hengxian County, Guangxi
• Jasmine Black Tea: Fengshan Town, Fengqing, Yunnan
• Rose Black Tea: Fengshan Town, Fengqing, Yunnan
• Jasmine Tieguanyin Oolong: Huqiu Town, Anxi, Fujian
• Osmanthus Tieguanyin Oolong: Huqiu Town, Anxi, Fujian
• Jasmine Liu Bao Tea: Hengxian County, Guangxi

Why this product?
Many people are unclear about what qualifies as aged tea and how to tell the age of tea. iTeaworld has been working with aged tea in the Chinese market for 20 years. We believe that for tea to be considered "aged," it should meet these three criteria: 1. It should have an aged or woody aroma. 2. The tea liquor should be smooth, rich, and sweet. 3. There should be a noticeable warm sensation in the body, especially in the hands and feet, after drinking.

Based on this standard, we’ve selected 10 aged teas, including Oolong, black tea, white tea, dark tea, Pu-erh, and green tea, to help tea lovers understand what aged tea really is.

The product includes:
1995 Shui Xian Oolong Tea: 2 packs of 5g each
1998 Tie Guan Yin Oolong Tea: 2 packs of 5g each
1995 Fenghuang Dancong Oolong Tea: 2 packs of 5g each
1998 Raw Pu-erh Tea : 2 packs of 5g each
2003 Ripe Pu-erh Tea : 2 packs of 5g each
2008 Shuangzheng Liu Bao Dark Tea: 2 packs of 5g each
2014 Shou Mei White Tea: 2 packs of 5g each
2014 Lapsang Souchong  Black Tea: 2 packs of 5g each
1998 Jasmine Green Tea: 2 packs of 5g each
1980s Aged Fu Brick Dark Tea: 2 packs of 5g each

How to brew:

Brewing utensils: White porcelain Gaiwan or Zisha teapot.
Water temperature: 95°C-100°C
Tea-to-water ratio: 1:15-25
Brewing time: 10-20seconds
Number of brews: 5-7 times

Why Aged Tea is Still Drinkable:

The reason aged tea can still be consumed safely lies in the unique chemistry of tea leaves and traditional storage methods. Tea contains powerful antioxidants like catechins and polyphenols, which naturally help slow oxidation, keeping tea consumable for extended periods. Dried tea absorbs only minimal moisture and oxygen, meaning it doesn’t provide the damp environment that bacteria need to grow. As long as tea is stored properly—dry, cool, and sealed against odors—it won’t spoil easily, and you can enjoy it without worries if there’s no mold or strange smells.

How Different Types of Tea Age:

Dark Tea (Hei Cha)
Dark tea, when properly aged, undergoes microbial transformations that mellow its flavor. Over time, compounds like caffeine and polyphenols break down, shifting the taste from bitter to smooth and rich. Dark tea requires specific storage conditions: dry, airy, and cool, to support this mellowing process.

White Tea
In China, there’s a saying about white tea: "One-year tea, three-year medicine, seven-year treasure." Aging for three years or more brings out richer flavors and enhances its perceived medicinal value. As white tea ages, the leaves soften in flavor and aroma, creating a more layered drinking experience.

Black Tea
Black tea generally maintains its natural sweetness and fragrance over time, and since its flavor doesn’t improve with aging, most black teas are best enjoyed fresh. However, certain types of compressed black teas, like Hunan's Fu Brick, can develop deeper flavors with storage due to gradual microbial changes.

Oolong Tea
Roasted Oolong teas like Wuyi Rock Tea (Yan Cha) gain complexity as they age. The roasted notes soften, and the tea develops a distinctive “aged aroma,” adding richness and hints of sweetness. Proper storage is essential to preserve its unique characteristics: keep it dry, away from direct sunlight, and sealed to maintain freshness.

Jasmine Green Tea
Jasmine Green Tea, infused with fresh jasmine flowers, has a unique floral aroma that is best enjoyed within one or two years. Over time, the green tea component oxidizes, leading to a darker color and a softer floral note. To preserve the jasmine aroma and freshness, it’s ideal to store it sealed, in a cool, dry place, or even refrigerate it if possible.

The Oolong Tea Sampler comprises four renowned loose-leaf Oolong teas from China: Tie Guan Yin, Minnan Narcissus, Da Hong Pao, and Feng Huang Dan Cong. It provides a comprehensive opportunity to appreciate the disparities among Oolong teas, from their refreshing, floral, honeyed, to fruity aromas. Moreover, you'll delve into the variations in taste brought about by differences in fermentation levels and roasting intensities. Additionally, you'll explore the unique flavors derived from both modern high-mountain tea gardens and ancient tree plantations. This sampler simplifies the process of identifying your preferred Oolong tea variety.

Actual weight: 80g

Actual weight: 80g

Our Black Tea Sampler encompasses four of China's most iconic and well-loved red teas: Yunnan Black Tea, Yingde Black Tea, and Lapsang Souchong Black Tea (both smoked and unsmoked varieties). This sampler spans red teas with low, medium, and high fermentation levels, offering a delightful array of floral, honeyed, sweet, and smoky flavors. Furthermore, it invites you to explore the distinctive characteristics of teas cultivated in diverse garden types: modern high-altitude tea gardens, abandoned tea gardens, and wild tea tree gardens. With this collection, your journey to discovering your preferred red tea variety becomes effortless.

Introduction:
This Da Hong Pao tea is carefully selected from the autumn harvest of 2023, plucked from high-altitude tea gardens in Wuyi Mountain, Fujian, at elevations exceeding 400 meters. The exceptional growing conditions impart a rich, robust flavor and complex layers of taste. The plucking standard of one bud and two leaves ensures a full-bodied, sweet aftertaste, with a pronounced fruity aroma and a distinct "rock essence" (Yan Yun).

Reasons to Recommend:

• Rich History: With over 700 years of history, Da Hong Pao is regarded as the premier tea among scholars and literati.
• Core Production Area: Grown in the heart of Wuyi Mountain, Fujian, where the average annual temperature ranges from 16°C to 25°C, the frost-free period lasts 253-272 days, and annual rainfall is around 2000 mm. The acidic red soil, rich in organic matter and minerals, contributes to the unique flavor profile of Da Hong Pao tea trees.
• High-Altitude Tea Gardens: This tea is cultivated in high-altitude gardens in Wuyi Mountain, where the superior climate enhances the tea's richness, delivering a fuller, sweeter aftertaste and a more intense, lingering aroma with a pronounced "rock essence."
• Unique Roasting Process: Premium tea leaves are slowly roasted under gentle heat, developing a sweet fragrance with a subtle smoky undertone.

Oxidation Level: 50%-60%
Roasting Level: Full roast
Tea Garden Soil: Yellow soil
Master Blender: [Name of Master Blender, if available]
Processing Time: Autumn 2023
Best Before Date: 36 months
Tea Variety: Da Hong Pao Blend

Introduction:
This Tieguanyin tea is meticulously selected from the finest spring harvest of 2024. Sourced from high-altitude tea gardens in Anxi, Fujian (the most authentic origin), at an elevation of approximately 600 meters, the superior climatic conditions impart a mellow flavor and rich, layered complexity to the tea. The plucking standard of one bud and two leaves ensures a smooth, buttery texture, reminiscent of sipping on a cup of radiant spring blossoms, with orchid-like floral notes and a refreshing, crisp aroma.

Reasons to Recommend:

• A Renowned Chinese Tea: Anxi Tieguanyin, originating around 1725, is one of China's top ten famous teas. On May 22, 2023, Anxi Tieguanyin was awarded the "Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems" certificate.
• Authentic Origin: Grown in Anxi, Fujian, where the mountainous terrain and misty climate create an average annual temperature of 15-18°C, a frost-free period of 260-324 days, and annual rainfall of 1700-1900mm. The relative humidity exceeds 78%. The acidic red soil, rich in organic matter and minerals, contributes to the unique flavor profile of Tieguanyin tea trees.
• High-Altitude Tea Gardens: Compared to other Tieguanyin teas, this one is cultivated in high-altitude gardens in Anxi, where the exceptional climate enhances the tea's richness, delivering a smoother, sweeter aftertaste and a more intense aroma.

Oxidation Level: 10%-20%
Roasting Level: Light roast
Tea Garden Soil: Red soil
Processing Time: Spring 2024
Best Before Date: 24 months
Tea Variety: Tieguanyin

Our Six-Tea Collection invites you to explore the rich traditions of China’s six major tea types, each represented by a world-famous classic: Biluochun (Green Tea), Junshan Yinzhen (Yellow Tea), Bai Mudan (White Tea), Fenghuang Dancong (Oolong Tea), Shu Puer (Dark Tea), and Dianhong (Black Tea). Each tea is carefully sourced from its original growing region, handcrafted by tea masters with over 20 years of experience, and graded premium or higher to ensure outstanding quality.

From the floral freshness of Biluochun to the natural sweetness of Bai Mudan, the aromatic complexity of Fenghuang Dancong, and the smooth, earthy richness of Shu Puer, this collection showcases the diverse flavors and traditions of Chinese tea. Whether you’re a tea enthusiast or just curious about tea culture, this set offers an unforgettable tasting experience and makes a thoughtful gift steeped in history and craftsmanship.

What's Inside?

1. Biluochun (Green Tea)

   • Origin: Suzhou, Jiangsu
   • Grade: High-grade, one bud and one leaf
   • Renowned for its tender, spiraling leaves and refreshing, floral aroma, Biluochun is a green tea lover’s favorite. Handpicked from lush gardens, it embodies the spring’s vitality.

2. Junshan Yinzhen (Yellow Tea)

   • Origin: Dongting Lake, Hunan
   • Grade: Top-quality, golden buds
   • Rare and precious, this yellow tea dazzles with its unique honeyed aroma and silky smooth flavor. It's a sophisticated treasure for discerning palates.

3. Bai Mudan (White Tea)

   • Origin: Fuding, Fujian
   • Grade: Superior, one bud and one leaf
   • With delicate floral and fruity notes, Bai Mudan offers a mellow yet rich flavor, showcasing the elegance of minimally processed white tea.

4. Fenghuang Dancong (Oolong Tea)

   • Origin: Chaozhou, Guangdong
   • Grade: Premium-grade from Phoenix Mountain
   • Known as “Phoenix Single Bush,” this oolong captivates with its naturally sweet, fruity, and aromatic complexity. A true connoisseur’s delight.

5. Shu Puer (Dark Tea)

   • Origin: Yunnan
   • Grade: Aged and expertly fermented
   • With earthy, rich notes, Shu Puer offers a grounding and soothing tea experience. Perfect for those who enjoy deep, bold flavors.

6. Dianhong (Black Tea)

   • Origin: Fengqing, Yunnan
   • Grade: Made by a historic tea factory with over 70 years of expertise
   • Bold and robust, Dianhong showcases a natural sweetness and malty depth. Its golden tips reflect its premium quality and craftsmanship.

5 in 1 Chinese Wild Tea Sampler:  The Super Surprise Collection with 5 Unique Wild Flavors

Introduction:
This premium Tieguanyin is meticulously selected from the autumn harvest of 2023. Plucked from high-altitude tea gardens in Anxi, Fujian (the most authentic origin), the exceptional growing conditions impart a rich and robust flavor profile. Carefully crafted in small batches by professional tea farmers, this tea guarantees a smooth, mellow taste with a strong orchid fragrance.

Reasons to Recommend:

• A Renowned Chinese Tea: Anxi Tieguanyin, originating around 1725, is one of China's top ten famous teas. On May 22, 2023, Anxi Tieguanyin was awarded the "Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems" certificate.
• Authentic Origin: Grown in Anxi, Fujian, where the mountainous terrain and misty climate create an average annual temperature of 15-18°C, a frost-free period of 260-324 days, and annual rainfall of 1700-1900 mm. The relative humidity exceeds 78%, and the acidic red soil, rich in organic matter and minerals, contributes to the unique flavor of Tieguanyin tea trees.
• High-Altitude Tea Gardens: Compared to other Tieguanyin teas, this one is cultivated in high-altitude gardens in Anxi, where the superior climate enhances the tea's richness, delivering a smoother, sweeter aftertaste and a more intense aroma.
• Meticulous Craftsmanship: Carefully produced in small batches by skilled farmers, this tea undergoes multiple intricate processes to achieve its premium quality.

Oxidation Level: 15%-25%
Roasting Level: Light roast
Tea Garden Soil: Red soil
Processing Time: November 2024
Best Before Date: 36 months
Tea Variety: Tieguanyin

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.