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This Osmanthus Oolong Tea offers a smooth and aromatic tasting experience, opening with the rich, mellow depth of Tieguanyin oolong, followed by an elegant osmanthus floral fragrance that gently lingers on the palate.

Sourced from Anxi, Fujian — the birthplace of Tieguanyin oolong — this tea uses carefully selected Tieguanyin leaves as its base. Fresh osmanthus blossoms are then infused through a traditional three-round scenting process during the final drying stage. With each round, the tea slowly absorbs the natural floral aroma, allowing the fragrance to penetrate deeply while preserving the integrity and character of the oolong base. The result is a beautifully balanced cup where delicate floral sweetness meets the smooth, lightly roasted profile of Tieguanyin.

This tea is ideal for those who appreciate refined floral teas and layered flavor complexity. It is especially suited for tea drinkers seeking a unique oolong experience with a naturally infused floral elegance.

Sourced from wild tea trees left untouched for over a decade, this white tea is the epitome of natural purity. Without any human intervention, it has developed a character far beyond the ordinary.

The Experience: Exceptionally smooth with a lingering sweetness, it carries a bold, "wild" undertone—a refreshing coolness that distinguishes it from garden-grown teas. It is a natural revitalizer, perfect for clearing the mind and boosting focus.

As one of China’s most iconic oolong teas, this Tie Guan Yin comes from high-mountain tea gardens at elevations of 800–1000 meters in its core growing region and is harvested in spring for its fresh and vibrant character.

Crafted with light roasting, the tea highlights elegant floral aromas, a clean natural sweetness, and a refreshing high-mountain finish. Compared to traditional heavily roasted Tie Guan Yin, this style feels brighter, fresher, and more floral-forward.

Compared with our everyday version, this tea offers a smoother texture, greater aromatic intensity, and a more refined drinking experience, making it especially suitable for those who enjoy expressive floral oolongs.

Explore the rich legacy of Southern Fujian oolong teas — home to the iconic Tie Guan Yin and Zhangping Shui Xian, both recognized as part of China’s Intangible Cultural Heritage. Since the 17th century, this region has pioneered the art of high-aroma oolongs, known for their floral, fruity, and gently roasted notes. Crafted with time-honored techniques like light oxidation, layered roasting, and meticulous leaf shaping, these teas capture the essence of Minnan tradition. Whether you're a seasoned tea drinker or just beginning your journey, this curated collection offers a true taste of oolong history.

The First Taste of Spring — Light, Clean & Delicate

The elegance of Huangshan Maofeng is defined by its earliest harvest.

Handpicked in early April from high-altitude mountains of Anhui (around 800 meters), these young leaves develop a lighter, more refined profile shaped by the cool, misty environment.

The result is a clean vegetal aroma, gentle sweetness, and a smooth, refreshing finish — soft, balanced, and quietly expressive.

As the season progresses, this delicacy diminishes, making First Flush the most prized selection.

Limited to a short harvest window each year.
A pure and delicate taste of spring.

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): 4 packs x 5g
• Jasmine Fresh Tieguanyin Oolong Tea (3 times scented): 4 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

Recommended Purchase:
This 2014 aged Shou Mei White Tea is made from Fuding Da Bai and Da Hao tea cultivars grown in Fujian, China. Crafted with traditional sun-drying methods, it delivers a unique blend of "aged aroma" and "herbal fragrance." With a rich, sweet aftertaste and long-lasting brews, this tea is ideal for those who appreciate the complexity of aged teas. However, it’s best enjoyed through simmering or long steeps, making it less suited for Gongfu-style brewing. If you prefer fresh, light, or floral white teas, this option may not align with your taste. This tea is made from whole loose leaves compressed into small 5g cakes. There’s no need to measure—perfect for quick and convenient brewing.

Key Details about 2014 Aged Shou Mei:
Origin: Fuding City, Fujian Province, China
Production Date: August 16, 2014
Grade: First Grade, Autumn Harvest Shou Mei
Tea Cultivar: Fuding Da Bai, Da Hao
Craftsmanship: Traditional sun-drying, overseen by tea master Li Shengyuan
Flavor Highlights: Deep "aged aroma" and "herbal fragrance," with exceptional durability in steeping.
Special Note: This 10-year-aged Shou Mei embodies the character and charm of time-aged white tea.

What is Shou Mei White Tea?
Shou Mei is a type of Chinese white tea primarily grown in Fuding, Zhenghe, and Songxi in Fujian Province. Its name, "Longevity Eyebrow," refers to the tea's leaf shape, which resembles the eyebrows of an elderly person. According to the latest national standards, Shou Mei is crafted from young shoots or leaves of tea plants such as Da Bai, Shui Xian, or local varietals through withering, drying, and sorting processes. While often considered less delicate than other white teas, its robust and complex flavor makes it a great choice for tea beginners.

Brewing and Enjoyment Tips for Shou Mei White Tea:
Shou Mei is not typically consumed fresh; it is better appreciated after aging for at least three years. With time, the tea develops deeper, more layered flavors. After 10 years, aged Shou Mei offers a smoother, sweeter taste, a richer, darker tea liquor, and distinctive "aged" and "herbal" aromas. These qualities make aged Shou Mei highly valued among white tea enthusiasts. It’s best enjoyed when simmered or steeped for extended periods.

Storage Guidelines for Shou Mei White Tea:
To preserve its quality, store the tea in a dry environment with moisture content below 8.5%, temperature around 25°C (77°F), and humidity under 45%. Keep it away from light, odors, and air exposure by sealing it tightly. After three years of proper storage, the tea can be classified as “aged white tea.”

How to Brew Shou Mei White Tea: 
Shou Mei Thermos Brewing
1g tea per 100ml (3.4oz) water.
Boiling water (212°F).
Steeping Time: 1-2 hours.
Recommended Tool: Insulated thermos.

Boiling Method:
Add 1g of tea per 100ml (3.4oz) water.
Boil for 1-2 minutes, then let it sit for 2-3 minutes.
For each rebrew, boil 3 minutes longer.
Use a glass or ceramic teapot.
Enjoy up to 3 brews.

This Qi Dan Da Hong Pao is a balanced and refined Wuyi rock oolong with elegant floral aromas, layered fragrance, and a smooth roasted character. Compared to heavier roasted rock teas, it offers a more harmonious and approachable profile while still retaining the gentle mineral character that defines Wuyi oolong.

Smooth, expressive, and comforting, this tea is especially suitable for those who enjoy roasted oolongs with both floral complexity and depth.

This tea is made from the Qi Dan cultivar, one of the original tea varieties associated with Da Hong Pao. Unlike the blended Da Hong Pao styles commonly found today, single-cultivar Da Hong Pao highlights the unique personality of one specific tea variety, offering a more distinctive and layered tasting experience.

Wild Souchong Black Tea uses wild tea leaves from mountains in Guangxi Province. It uses a special tea-making method of traditional Lapsang Souchong technique. Wild Souchong Black Tea maintains the taste of Lapsang Souchong, while it has a richer flavor. Lapsang Souchong is the earliest black tea and it is called black tea originator. It has a history of 400 years. Lapsang Souchong is baked by pine needles or pine wood. As a result, it has very strong fragrance. Also, due to the bake technique, the color of the tea is grey black and the color of tea soup is dark amber.

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.

Recommended Purchase:
This  Dianhong Golden Bud Black Tea is crafted under the supervision of Zhang Guo'an, a renowned master and inheritor of Dianhong's traditional techniques. Made from tender pre-Qingming buds of the Fengqing large-leaf tea tree variety, it showcases a rich honeyed aroma and a smooth, full-bodied taste. Perfect for tea lovers who prefer a premium, delicate black tea experience when enjoyed plain. However, if you’re looking for a tea to pair with milk or sugar, this might not be the best choice.

Product Details:

Origin: Dayaitian Tea Factory, Fengqing, Yunnan Province
Production Date: April 2025
Grade: Premium
Tea Cultivar: Fengqing Large-Leaf Variety
Craftsmanship: Supervised by Zhang Guo'an, a master and heritage keeper of Dianhong tea-making traditions
Flavor Profile: Honeyed aroma with smooth, full-bodied texture
Highlight: This Dianhong Golden Bud is crafted entirely from tender tea buds using traditional methods, offering a classic and authentic Dianhong flavor with an intense and aromatic character.

About Dianhong Golden Bud Black Tea:
Dianhong Golden Bud represents the pinnacle of Dianhong teas and is considered a premium Chinese black tea. First introduced in 1959, it is made from carefully selected pre-Qingming tea buds of the Yunnan large-leaf variety and processed using traditional techniques. The tea leaves are covered in golden tips, producing a bright, reddish-gold liquor with a long-lasting, high aroma and a fresh, sweet aftertaste. Compared to the Dianhong varieties made from one bud and two leaves, Golden Bud offers a sweeter and more delicate flavor profile, making it an excellent choice for those who enjoy refined and unblended black teas.

How to Brew
Water Temp: 203°F(or 95℃)
Tea-to-Water: 1g per 20ml
Steep Time: 20 sec for first 3 steeps, add 5 sec each time after
Teaware: White porcelain gaiwan
Re-Steep: 5-7 times

Looking for a Caffeine-Free Green Tea Alternative?

While we don’t offer caffeine-free green tea, we’ve carefully selected three herbal teas processed in a similar way to green tea—offering comparable freshness and aroma. These unique teas have been valued in traditional Chinese tea culture for centuries.

Jin Qian Liu – Sweet Tea Tree (Cyclocarya Paliurus)

Grown in the lush regions of southern China, this naturally sweet herbal tea is made from the leaves of the Cyclocarya Paliurus tree. Its smooth, mellow flavor makes it a perfect choice for anyone looking for a gentle, caffeine-free infusion. Traditionally, it has been appreciated for its balance and calming taste.

Wild Cliff Tea (Shi Ya Cha)

Harvested from wild tea trees on the rocky cliffs of Guangxi, this rare herbal tea delivers a robust, aromatic experience. With a rich profile and sweet finish, it’s known as “tea of the immortals” in local folklore. It is naturally high in flavonoids, which contribute to its full-bodied taste.

Vine Tea – Zhangjiajie Mei Tea (Ampelopsis grossedentata)

Thriving in the misty highlands of Zhangjiajie, Vine Tea is celebrated for its vibrant, refreshing flavor. Known as the “King of Flavonoids,” this herbal infusion contains a naturally high concentration of flavonoids, offering a satisfying, clean finish with every sip.

Traditional Smoked Lapsang Souchong 
Recommended for:
If you’re a fan of traditional black tea with a bold pine smoke aroma and a rich, sweet flavor, this tea is for you. Produced in Masu Village, Tongmuguan, Wuyishan, and crafted by tea master Zhang Song, it’s made using classic smoking techniques for the most authentic Lapsang Souchong experience. This tea is best enjoyed plain to fully appreciate its smoky and robust character. If you prefer lighter black teas or dislike smoky flavors, this may not be the best fit, and it’s not recommended for milk or sugar.

Product Details:

Origin: Masu Village, Tongmuguan, Wuyishan
Harvest Date: May 2025
Grade: First Grade
Tea Cultivar: Tongmuguan Xiaocai Tea
Craftsmanship: Supervised by Zhang Song, a second-generation tea master from Masu. He began learning the basics of Lapsang Souchong production as a teenager and is known for his expertise in traditional tea-making methods.
Flavor Profile: Distinct pine smoke aroma, rich sweetness, and full-bodied taste
Highlight: A must-try for anyone seeking an authentic smoked Lapsang Souchong, directly from the original region with time-honored techniques.

How to brew:

Water Temp: 212°F（or 100℃）
Tea-to-Water: 1g per 20ml
Steep Time: 20 sec for first 3 steeps, add 5 sec each time after
Teaware: White porcelain gaiwan
Re-Steep: 5-7 times

Tongmuguan Zhengshan Xiaozhong: The Original Smoky Chinese Black Tea

Zhengshan Xiaozhong, known as the world’s first black tea, originates from Tongmuguan in the Wuyi Mountains of China. This region, at an altitude of up to 1500 meters, is now a protected nature reserve, providing an ideal, untouched environment for tea cultivation. Zhengshan Xiaozhong tea from Tongmuguan is unique, not only for its specific local tea varieties and pristine mountain setting but also for its rich, 400-year-old heritage of traditional tea-making.

What truly sets this tea apart is the smoking process that gives it its signature taste. Skilled tea masters meticulously select local pine wood, particularly the resin-rich heartwood and roots, to smoke the leaves. This special wood is believed to impart a rich, natural pine resin fragrance, balanced with a subtle honey-like sweetness, creating a truly layered, unforgettable taste. Locals say that only Zhengshan Xiaozhong produced in Tongmuguan with traditional techniques captures this distinctive “pine smoke aroma with longan fruit notes.”

Outside of Tongmuguan, black teas made in the wider Wuyi Mountain area are known as "Xiaozhong black teas" but lack the same signature smoky aroma. Black teas made even farther away are simply called "Kung Fu black teas" and have a more familiar profile to Western black teas. But for those looking to experience an authentic, complex tea with deep roots in Chinese culture, Zhengshan Xiaozhong from Tongmuguan is truly one-of-a-kind.

This Top Grade Da Hong Pao is crafted for tea drinkers who enjoy the balance of elegant floral aroma and rich roasted depth in traditional Wuyi rock oolong tea.Compared with many heavily roasted Da Hong Pao teas, this version highlights a more expressive orchid-like fragrance while still preserving the smooth, structured character that defines authentic Yancha.

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