Energy Tea For Morning

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 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

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Introduction:
This Yunnan black tea is carefully selected from the spring harvest of 2024. Plucked from high-altitude tea gardens in Fengqing County, Yunnan, at elevations of approximately 1600 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 smooth, full-bodied texture, with notes of caramel, malt, and honey.

Reasons to Recommend:

• Core Production Area: Grown in Fengshan Town, Fengqing County, Yunnan, where the average annual temperature ranges from 18°C to 22°C, with significant daily temperature variations. The annual precipitation is 1200-1700 mm, characterized by a climate where "morning and evening mists blanket the land on clear days, and clouds shroud the mountains on rainy days."
• A National Gift: In 1986, Queen Elizabeth II was presented with Yunnan black tea as a national gift during her visit to China.
• Unique Tea Variety: Sourced from the large-leaf tea trees of Yunnan, known for their rich, enduring flavor and high tolerance for multiple infusions. The large-leaf variety has a longer growth cycle (2-3 years), with large, pointed leaves that contain higher levels of water extract and other compounds.
• 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.

Oxidation Level: Fully oxidized
Roasting Level: None
Tea Garden Soil: Yellow soil
Processing Time: Spring 2024
Best Before Date: 24 months
Tea Variety: Yunnan Big Leaf

2025 First Flush Spring Tea Collection: Biluochun, Longjing & More 
We’re excited to introduce a unique tea experience: the 2025 Early Spring First Harvest Green Tea Collection. This special gift box includes four of China’s most loved and iconic first harvest green teas, giving you the chance to enjoy the different flavors of Longjing, Biluochun, Huangshan Maofeng, and Enshi Yulu all in one go.

Product Includes:
2025 First Flush Longjing - Artisan-Crafted Spring Green Tea (25g)
2025 First Flush Biluochun - Hand-Rolled Curly Green Tea (25g)
2025 First Flush Huangshan Maofeng - High-Mountain Bud Tea (25g)
2025 First Flush Enshi Yulu - Steamed Jade Dew Tea (25g)

Limited availability: Only 100 sets, each set is 100g (25g of each tea)

Why Choose This Collection?
Taste Four Classic First Harvest Teas in One Box Whether you’re a green tea enthusiast or someone wanting to dive into Chinese tea culture, this collection is the perfect choice. From Longjing’s refreshing taste, Biluochun’s floral fragrance, Huangshan Maofeng’s rich aftertaste, to Enshi Yulu’s clean and pure flavor – each tea offers a completely different tasting experience, making it a journey for your taste buds.

First Harvest Means Better Quality Each tea in this collection comes from the 2025 Early Spring First Harvest – handpicked from the youngest, freshest buds of the season, guaranteeing vibrant freshness and rich aromas. First harvest teas are especially rare and prized; once the season passes, it’s almost impossible to find them again.

Sourced from Top Tea Regions, Expertly Crafted These teas are from China’s most renowned tea-growing regions, carefully crafted by seasoned tea masters. Whether it’s the signature fragrance of Longjing, the floral notes of Biluochun, the sweetness of Huangshan Maofeng, or the refreshing taste of Enshi Yulu – each tea is a masterpiece from a tea master, grown in ideal natural conditions.

Limited Edition – Act Fast! This collection is a limited edition, with only 100 sets available. Each set includes 4 teas, 25g each (totaling 100g). Once the first harvest season ends, it’s almost impossible to find these teas, even though we have access to rich supply chains in China. Pre-orders are a must, so don’t wait too long!

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.

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.

2025 Longjing First Flush Spring Tea   - Limited Stock green tea

We’re thrilled to introduce our 2025 Early Spring First Flush Longjing Tea, handcrafted by the expert Master Sheng Jiangjun. With over 20 years of tea-making experience and more than 30 years specializing in Longjing tea, Master Sheng is a true guardian of traditional tea-making techniques. From 2011 to 2013, he honed his craft in the heart of the Longjing tea-producing region, Meijiawu. Later, he established his own tea workshop in Xingchang, Zhejiang, where he began crafting the distinctive Xingchang Longjing tea that we proudly present to you today.

This particular tea comes from a high-altitude tea garden in the mountains of Zhejiang’s Xingchang region, with harvesting taking place around March 25th, making it a premium first flush green tea—early-picked, tender, and rare.

Product Details

Craftmaster: Sheng Jiangjun (20 years expertise)
Tea Varietal: Xingchang Native Cultivar Group
Origin: Shengzhou, Zhejiang, China | 600-800m Elevation
Harvest: First Spring 2025 Plucking (1 bud + 1 leaf standard)
Production Date: Crafted around March 25, 2025

Limited Availability: Only 50 packages available, each 50g

Why Our Early Spring Harvest Stands Out
Discover the pinnacle of spring tea craftsmanship with our limited 2025 First Flush Longjing. Harvested in late March from the youngest buds of century-old tea bushes, these tender leaves capture the essence of the season with unmatched floral aroma and velvety smoothness.

Xinchang vs. West Lake: A Hidden Gem
We source exclusively from Xinchang, Zhejiang — a pristine mountain region 2,000+ ft above sea level. Unlike crowded West Lake plantations, our organic tea gardens thrive in crisp air and mineral-rich soil, yielding a cleaner, crisper cup with subtle honey undertones.

Old-Growth Tea Bushes: Nature’s Flavor Laboratory
Our 50+ year-old heirloom tea varietals (Longjing Quntizhong) are the OG of green tea. These hardy plants adapt to mountain microclimates, creating complex layers of flavor — think fresh chestnut notes with a lingering orchid finish. Perfect for tea connoisseurs seeking authentic, small-batch quality.

Introduction:
This Guangxi black tea is carefully selected from the autumn harvest of 2023. Plucked from ancient tea trees in high-altitude gardens in Longsheng Town, Guangxi, at elevations of approximately 800 meters, the exceptional growing conditions impart a rich, robust flavor and complex layers of taste. The plucking standard of primarily one bud and two leaves ensures a smooth, sweet taste with a delightful aroma, satisfying the palates of black tea enthusiasts.

Reasons to Recommend:

• High-Mountain Tea Gardens: Sourced from the mountainous regions of Guangxi, at an elevation of 800 meters near Guilin. High mountains are known for producing premium teas. These tea trees, grown for many years, have deep roots and lush leaves, absorbing abundant nutrients and minerals.
• Century-Old Tea Trees: Harvested from ancient tea trees over 100 years old, located in remote mountainous areas. These sexually propagated century-old trees, each covering an area of 6-8 square meters, are picked only once a year, resulting in a sweet, enduring flavor with low astringency.
• Organic Management: No chemical fertilizers, pesticides, or growth promoters are used. The tea garden is managed through organic practices, preserving ecological balance and enhancing the tea's quality, taste, and aroma.

Oxidation Level: Medium oxidation
Roasting Level: Medium roast
Tea Garden Soil: Red soil
Processing Time: Autumn 2023
Best Before Date: 36 months
Tea Variety: Fenghuang Dancong

Introduction:
This Yingde black tea is meticulously selected from the spring harvest of 2023. Plucked from high-altitude tea gardens in Yinghong Town, Guangdong, at elevations of approximately 200 meters, the exceptional growing conditions impart a smooth texture and rich, layered flavors. The plucking standard of primarily one bud and two leaves ensures a full-bodied, velvety taste, with notes of caramel and cocoa, satisfying the palates of black tea enthusiasts.

Reasons to Recommend:

• A Renowned Chinese Tea: Recognized as a world-class high-aroma black tea, Yingde black tea was awarded the title of the world's finest high-aroma black tea by the International Tea Committee in 2019.
• Core Production Area: Grown in Yingde City, Guangdong, where the average annual temperature is 20.7°C, annual rainfall is 1876.8 mm, average relative humidity is 79%, and the frost-free period lasts 316.7 days. The fertile acidic red soil, rich in organic matter and nitrogen, contributes to the tea's exceptional quality.
• Tea for Diplomatic Occasions: On April 7, 2023, French President Emmanuel Macron visited Guangzhou and was served Yingde black tea during a tea ceremony at the Songyuan Hotel, highlighting its status as a prestigious Guangdong tea.
• Unique Aroma: Yingde black tea is crafted from the fresh leaves of Yunnan large-leaf tea trees and Fenghuang Shuixian tea trees (known for their high aroma). This combination results in a robust flavor and intense fragrance.

Oxidation Level: High
Roasting Level: None
Tea Garden Soil: Lateritic red soil
Processing Time: Spring 2023
Best Before Date: 24 months
Tea Variety: Yinghong No. 9

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

2025 Biluochun First Flush - Rare Reserve Spring Tea(Pre-sale)
We’re excited to offer you the 2025 Early Spring First Flush Bi Luo Chun, sourced from the tea garden of Master Zhang in Dongguan Village, Dai Bu Town, Liyang City, Jiangsu Province. Master Zhang has over 20 years of tea-making experience, having learned from his father, who has been a renowned tea master for over 40 years. Master Zhang has kept traditional tea-making methods alive, using hand-rolling, roasting, and drying techniques passed down through generations. This year's tea is picked in late March, around March 20, and features tender, fresh leaves at the "one bud, one leaf" stage, ensuring the highest quality flavor and aroma.

Product details:

Craftmaster: Zhang Hansong (30 years expertise)
Tea Varietal: Jiukeng Cultivar
Origin: Jiangdong Village, Liyang, Jiangsu, China | 300-400m Elevation
Harvest: First Spring 2025 Plucking (1 bud + 1 leaf standard)
Production Date: Crafted around March 20, 2025

Limited Availability: Only 50 packages available, each 50g

Expected shipping around April 5-10

Why We Source Biluochun from Liyang's Dai Town Instead of Lake Dongting
While Lake Dongting's Biluochun gets the hype, our Liyang Dai Town tea is the purist's pick. Think of it like craft beer vs. mass-produced lager – both quench your thirst, but one's got soul. Grown 60 miles west of Dongting in pollution-free mountain air, these old-growth tea bushes (the hardy 'Jiukeng' variety) have weathered decades to develop complex flavors. You get that classic Biluochun vibe, minus the touristy markup.

Why Handcrafted Beats Machine-Made
Master Zhang treats tea like a slow-cooked meal – no shortcuts. His hands knead each leaf to unlock natural oils (that's where the floral magic happens!), while factory machines just crush and rush. It's the difference between grandma's pie crust and frozen supermarket stuff. Want silky texture and aroma that dances on your tongue? That's the artisan craft talking.

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 from the freshest spring harvest of 2024, 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!

Wild red tea, produced in the Damingshan area of Shanglin County, Nanning, Guangxi. The tea gardens are primarily located at an altitude of 900 meters.Wild red tea grows in a pristine ecological environment with abundant vegetation. Due to the absence of chemical fertilizers and pesticides, its yield is limited, with only one spring tea harvest per year. It is processed using the traditional Lapsang Souchong Tea Process (non-smoked). It boasts a rich and unique floral aroma, with a sweet and refreshing taste, bright orange-yellow liquor, and evident golden rings.

2025 Huangshan Maofeng First Flush - Seasonal Rare Tea(Pre-sale)
We’re excited to introduce the 2025 Early Spring First Pluck Huangshan Maofeng, a premium green tea from Master Yu Chengshi's tea garden in Longma Village, Yanzihe Town, Jinzhai County, Lu'an City, Anhui Province. Master Yu has over 30 years of experience in tea making, specializing in Anhui's famous teas like Maofeng and Guapian. His tea garden is located at an elevation of 800 meters, where wild Jinzhai native tea trees grow naturally. These trees thrive in the pure environment, producing tea with natural aromas and a unique flavor profile. This year’s tea was picked around March 20th, during the first pluck of the spring season, using fresh, tender buds and leaves to ensure top-notch freshness and fragrance.

Product details

Craftmaster: Yu Chengshi (30 years expertise)
Tea Varietal: Jinzhai Native Cultivar Group
Origin: Longma Village, Jinzhai, Anhui, China | 800m Elevation
Harvest: First Spring 2025 Plucking (1 bud + 1 leaf standard)
Production Date: Crafted on March 20, 2025
Limited availability: Only 50 units available, 50g per unit

Expected shipping around April 5-10

Why Choose Jinzhai Huangshan Maofeng Instead of Traditional Huangshan Maofeng?
While traditional Huangshan Maofeng is well-known, we’ve chosen Master Yu’s Jinzhai Huangshan Maofeng because it offers the same exceptional quality and unique flavor, but at a more accessible price. Jinzhai is not part of the core Huangshan region, but its natural environment makes it an ideal place for tea cultivation. The wild, native tea trees here have been growing for many years and produce tea with a flavor very similar to Huangshan Maofeng. The purity of the environment gives the tea a quality comparable to that of the famous Huangshan teas, but with a better price-to-quality ratio.

Why Choose Huangshan Maofeng Group Varieties?
We’ve selected Huangshan Maofeng made from group variety tea plants because it captures the most traditional, pure Huangshan Maofeng flavor. Group variety tea trees are grown from seeds, so they have natural genetic diversity. These trees have undergone years of natural selection, making them more stable and adaptable, which allows them to better reflect the natural flavor of the region.

Compared to modern tea plantations with clonal, asexual propagation, group variety tea trees grow in a more natural environment with deeper root systems. This results in richer, more complex tea flavors. The older age of these trees and their long exposure to the natural environment means they carry the most original tea aromas, delivering a tea with more depth and layers.