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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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Discover the Essence of White Tea: A Tasting Collection
Are you curious about the differences between white teas? Our White Tea Tasting Collection is designed to guide you through the most popular types of white tea—all in one beautifully curated box. This set makes it easy to explore and savor the unique characteristics of each tea, helping you identify your favorite for future purchases.
Inside, you’ll find four distinct types of white tea, all sourced from Fujian’s Fuding region, the heart of authentic white tea production. Each tea is crafted using traditional sun-drying methods, ensuring they are perfect for long-term aging and enjoyment.
Your Journey Through White Tea: Fresh & Aged Favorites
White tea is as versatile as it is elegant. In China, premium white teas like Silver Needle and White Peony are often enjoyed fresh, while teas like Gongmei and Shoumei are treasured for their bold, rich flavors after years of aging. To showcase this tradition, we’ve included both fresh and aged teas in this collection, offering a complete white tea experience.
Here’s what’s inside:
Silver Needle (Baihao Yinzhen): Made from pure tea buds, this 2024 harvest is floral, smooth, and sweet—perfect for enjoying fresh and ideal for long-term storage.
White Peony (Bai Mudan): With one bud and one leaf, this 2024 spring tea balances freshness with soft fruity notes. Enjoy it now or save it for later.
Gongmei: Aged for 4 years (2021), this tea features one bud and two leaves, offering a richer body and a honey-like sweetness. Best enjoyed steeped or simmered for a cozy brew.
Shoumei: Also aged for 10 years (2014), this tea is made from larger leaves, delivering a full-bodied, bold flavor that truly shines when simmered.
As the Chinese saying goes, “One year tea, three years medicine, seven years treasure.” This highlights the magic of white tea—it’s delightful fresh and transforms into something extraordinary with age.
Whether you’re new to white tea or a lifelong enthusiast, this collection offers a thoughtful way to explore its diversity. It’s perfect for personal discovery or as a special gift for any tea lover!
How to Brew Silver Needle and White Peony :
Water Temp: 194–203°F (or 90-95℃)
Tea-to-Water: 1g per 25ml
Steep Time: 30 sec first steep, add 5 sec each time
Teaware: White porcelain gaiwan
Re-Steep: 5-7 times
Pour Tip: Pour along the gaiwan’s side, not directly on leaves
How to Brew Shou Mei and Gong Mei White Tea:
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.
Origin:
Diantou Town, Fuding City, Fujian Province
Storage Tips:
Keep tea dry, with moisture below 8.5%.
Store at a temperature around 77°F (25°C) and relative humidity under 45%.
Avoid light, odors, and exposure to air.
White tea aged three years or more can be classified as "aged white tea," offering even more complex flavors for collectors and enthusiasts.
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.
Introduction:
This Zhangping Shuixian square-shaped oolong is meticulously selected from the spring harvest of 2023 and crafted by a top tea master using unique traditional techniques. Plucked from high-altitude tea gardens in Zhangping, Fujian, at elevations of approximately 600 meters, the exceptional growing conditions impart a rich and mellow flavor to this tea. The plucking standard of primarily one bud and two leaves ensures a high orchid fragrance, a smooth and refreshing taste, and a bright golden liquor.
Reasons to Recommend:
- Core Production Area: Grown in Zhangping, Fujian, where the climate is warm, humid, and abundant in rainfall, with mild winters and cool summers. The average annual temperature ranges from 16.9°C to 20.7°C, with annual precipitation of 1450-2100 mm, a frost-free period of 251-317 days, and an average annual sunshine duration of 1853 hours, providing ideal natural conditions for tea production.
- Unique Shape: Zhangping Shuixian tea cakes combine the production methods of Minbei Shuixian and Minnan Tieguanyin. Pressed into square-shaped cakes using wooden molds, it is the only compressed tea in the oolong category, offering a unique style and rich traditional flavor.
- Traditional Handcrafted Process: This Zhangping Shuixian is a masterpiece of traditional handcrafted tea-making. The master insists on using manual techniques and traditional charcoal roasting for drying, preserving the authentic craftsmanship of Zhangping Shuixian tea.
Oxidation Level: Light to medium oxidation (25%-30%)
Roasting Level: Light roast (70-80°C)
Tea Garden Soil: Yellow-red soil
Master Blender: He Meiqing
Processing Time: June 2024
Best Before Date: 24 months
Tea Variety: Minnan Shuixian
Introduction:
This Qidan Da Hong Pao is meticulously selected from the spring harvest of 2023. Sourced from the purest Wuyi rock tea in Wuyi Mountain, Fujian (the most authentic origin), the exceptional growing conditions and specific cultivar impart a truly authentic flavor profile. Crafted by master tea maker Chen Hai, who has decades of experience, this tea guarantees a rich, sweet aftertaste with a subtle osmanthus fragrance.
Reasons to Recommend:
- 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 relative humidity is 78%-84%, and the acidic red soil, rich in organic matter and minerals, contributes to the unique flavor of Da Hong Pao tea trees.
- Pure Cultivar: The mother trees of Da Hong Pao grow on the steep cliffs of Jiulongke in the Wuyi Mountain Nature Reserve. Due to their limited yield and exceptional quality, the purebred Da Hong Pao is propagated asexually from cuttings of these mother trees and processed separately.
- 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: 45%-55%
Roasting Level: Light to medium roast
Tea Garden Soil: Sandy gravel soil
Master Blender: Chen Hai
Processing Time: Initial processing in May 2024, refined in September 2024
Best Before Date: 36 months
Tea Variety: Qidan
Introduction:
This Ripe Puer Tea is meticulously selected from the autumn harvest of 2020. Plucked from high-altitude tea gardens in Mengku Town, Lincang City, Yunnan Province, at elevations of over 1200 meters, this tea is made from high-quality one-bud-three-leaf material. After three years of aging, it exudes a rich, aged aroma with notes of wood, earth, and smokiness. Its balanced, mellow flavor leaves a lingering sweetness on the palate, accompanied by subtle fruity and floral undertones.
Reasons to Recommend:
- Special Processing Technique: The "wet piling" (wo dui) process is a crucial fermentation step in crafting ripe Puer tea. It involves piling sun-dried tea leaves to a certain height, sprinkling them with water, and covering them with burlap to ferment under warm and humid conditions for about 24 hours. Once the leaves reach the desired level of transformation, they are spread out to dry.
- Three Years of Aging: The aging of Puer tea is a natural process of oxidation and microbial fermentation. During this time, polyphenols, amino acids, and other chemical compounds in the tea gradually transform, developing new aromas and flavors. Ripe Puer tea further develops complex aromas and a smoother texture through aging.
- High-Mountain Tea Gardens: Grown in high-altitude tea gardens at around 1200 meters, this tea thrives in an environment where lush vegetation, organic-rich soil, and extreme daily temperature fluctuations enhance the accumulation of flavorful compounds in the leaves.
Oxidation Level: Fully fermented
Roasting Level: None
Processing Time: Spring 2020
Best Before Date: Suitable for long-term storage
Tea Variety: Yunnan Big Leaf
Introduction:
This Rose Black Tea is meticulously selected from the spring harvest of 2024. Combining Yunnan black tea from Fengqing, Yunnan, at elevations of approximately 1600 meters, with locally sourced red roses from Yunnan, the exceptional growing conditions impart a unique and richly layered flavor to this tea. The plucking standard of one bud and two leaves, paired with fresh red roses and three scenting processes, ensures a delicate rose fragrance perfectly blended with the robust, mellow taste of black tea.
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 and annual precipitation of 1200-1700 mm. The region is characterized by its climate, where "morning and evening mists blanket the land on clear days, and clouds shroud the mountains on rainy days."
- Scenting Process: Yunnan black tea serves as the base, while locally sourced red roses from Yunnan are used for scenting. The traditional scenting process is repeated three times, resulting in a tea where the floral aroma and tea fragrance are perfectly balanced.
- 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: High
Roasting Level: None
Tea Garden Soil: Red soil
Processing Time: August 2024
Best Before Date: 24 months
Tea Variety: Yunnan Tea No. 10
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.
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.
The 2024 Silver Needle White Tea is a must-have for white tea enthusiasts and collectors. Crafted in Fuding, the birthplace of white tea, this premium tea is made from tender Fuding Da Bai buds using traditional sun-drying methods. Its delicate floral aroma, honey-like sweetness, and refreshing smoothness make it perfect for those seeking a refined and natural tea experience. Ideal for immediate enjoyment or aging, it’s a great choice for wellness-focused tea drinkers and collectors. However, if you prefer bold teas or add milk and sugar, this delicate tea may not suit your taste.
Silver Needle White Tea Product Details
Origin: Fuding City, Fujian Province, China
Harvest Date: March 23, 2024
Grade: Premium Silver Needle (First Grade)
Tea Variety: Fuding Da Bai (Big White Tea Bush)
Tea Master: Li Shengyuan, Senior Tea Artisan with over 10 years of experience
Flavor Notes: Delicate floral aroma, honey-like sweetness, and refreshing smoothness
What Makes It Special: Crafted in Fuding, the birthplace of white tea, using traditional sun-drying methods. This tea is made exclusively from tender tea buds, making it perfect for tea lovers and collectors alike.
What Is Silver Needle White Tea?
Silver Needle is the highest grade of Chinese white tea. Officially, it’s defined as a white tea made from the single buds of Fuding Da Bai or Shui Xian tea bushes through specific steps like withering, drying, and sorting. Harvested every spring, the picking season typically starts in mid to late March and ends around early April.
What sets Silver Needle apart is its exceptional freshness and smooth flavor, thanks to its high levels of amino acids, which give it its signature refreshing taste.
Perfect for enjoying now or aging for years to come!
How to brew
Water Temp: 194–203°F (or 90-95℃)
Tea-to-Water: 1g per 25ml
Steep Time: 30 sec first steep, add 5 sec each time
Teaware: White porcelain gaiwan
Re-Steep: 5-7 times
Pour Tip: Pour along the gaiwan’s side, not directly on leaves
How to Store Silver Needle White Tea
While white tea can be aged and stored for long periods, Silver Needle is best enjoyed fresh, similar to green tea, to appreciate its delicate and vibrant flavor.
Short-Term Storage: For small amounts, use kraft paper bags or aluminum pouches. Squeeze out excess air, seal tightly, and place the bags in a small cardboard box or tin can for safekeeping.
Long-Term Storage: If you’re storing a larger quantity, use a triple-layer method:
Wrap the tea in an aluminum pouch.
Seal the pouch in a plastic bag.
Place everything inside a sturdy cardboard box.
Keep the tea in a cool, dry place where the temperature stays below 77°F (25°C) and the humidity is under 50%.
Following these tips will help preserve its quality for years to come!
Traditional Smoked Lapsang Souchong (2024)
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 2024 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 2024
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 50ml
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.
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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
