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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.

Jin Qian Liu, also known as Money Tree, is a traditional Chinese herbal tea made from the leaves of the Cyclocarya paliurus tree, a member of the walnut family. It grows mainly in the mountainous regions of southern and eastern China, where the trees thrive in clean, sunny environments.

The leaves are known for their naturally sweet and refreshing taste, with a light herbal aroma and a smooth finish. Jin Qian Liu has long been enjoyed in Chinese folk tradition as a refreshing herbal tea and is naturally caffeine-free, making it a great choice for those who want to enjoy tea throughout the day or in the evening.

Our Jin Qian Liu is carefully selected for its clean taste and distinctive character. If you’re looking for a caffeine-free Chinese herbal tea with a naturally refreshing and slightly sweet flavor, Jin Qian Liu is a great one to discover.

Wild Shiya Tea, also known as Cliff Tea, is a naturally caffeine-free herbal tea from the high-altitude forests of Guangxi, China. It grows naturally on cliffs and steep mountain slopes, which is where its name comes from. With a long history in the region, Shiya Tea was once considered a valuable tribute.

The tea leaves are tight, dark green, and rich in aroma. When brewed, they produce a bright green tea liquor with a fresh, clean taste and a gentle natural sweetness. Its flavor is refreshing and easy to enjoy, with a light herbal character that lingers pleasantly.

Naturally caffeine-free, Wild Shiya Tea is a great choice for tea lovers who want a refreshing tea without caffeine. It can be enjoyed throughout the day, including in the evening.

Wild dark tea is produced in Anhua County, Yiyang City, Hunan Province, the birthplace of Anhua dark tea. The tea gardens are primarily located in mountainous areas at an altitude of 1000 meters. Grown in a pristine ecological environment with abundant vegetation, this wild dark tea is cultivated without the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides, resulting in limited yield with only one spring harvest per year. Processed using the Qiujiang Bopian Tea technique, it offers a pure and long-lasting pine-smoke aroma. The taste is rich, mellow, and sweet, with a lasting aftertaste and a unique pine-smoke fragrance. After consumption, a lingering sweetness remains in the mouth, leaving a memorable and unforgettable experience. Even after multiple infusions, it retains its distinctive aroma.

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.

Jasmine Bai Hao represents the pinnacle of traditional Chinese jasmine tea craftsmanship, featuring nine rounds of jasmine scenting — an exceptional level of traditional processing. Each round uses fresh jasmine flowers from Fuzhou, allowing the tea buds to absorb the floral essence and develop a fresh, lively, and deeply layered jasmine aroma.

Made from rare whole buds of Fuding Big Pekoe grown in the high mountains of northern Fujian, this tea combines precious bud material with masterful scenting techniques. The result is an elegant tea with a vibrant jasmine fragrance, a smooth and mellow taste, and a naturally sweet, lingering finish.

A prized choice for those who appreciate the finest expressions of traditional Chinese jasmine tea.

Crafted from fresh spring-picked green tea harvested in Ya'an, Sichuan, and traditionally scented five times with fresh jasmine blossoms, this Jasmine Maojian Green Tea delivers an elegant balance of vibrant green tea freshness and rich floral fragrance.

Ya'an's cool mountain climate and abundant rainfall nurture tender tea leaves with a naturally sweet, refreshing character. Through five traditional scenting rounds, the tea gradually absorbs the natural aroma of freshly opened jasmine flowers, creating a fragrance that is rich yet refined, while preserving the lively character of the green tea.

The result is a bright, refreshing cup with a smooth body, lingering sweetness, and a clean floral finish—an excellent choice for everyday enjoyment, whether served hot or cold.

This Jasmine Silver Needle Green Tea is a premium, high-grade jasmine tea made from tender spring-picked Yunnan Da Bai Hao buds and fresh jasmine blossoms from Hengxian, Guangxi—China’s most famous jasmine-growing region.

Using only whole silver buds as the tea base, the tea undergoes an exceptionally refined seven-time scenting process. Fresh jasmine flowers are repeatedly layered with the tea leaves, allowing each bud to slowly absorb deep, natural floral layers while preserving its inherent sweetness and softness.

The result is an elegant, luxurious cup with a pure jasmine fragrance, silky texture, and long-lasting sweetness. More refined than everyday jasmine teas, it is designed for quiet enjoyment, gifting, and moments that call for something truly special.

Introduction:
This Junshan Yinzhen (Silver Needle) tea is meticulously selected from the spring harvest of 2024. Plucked from high-altitude tea gardens in Yueyang, Hunan Province, at elevations of approximately 500 meters, the exceptional growing conditions impart a refreshing taste and rich, layered flavors. The plucking standard of primarily one bud and one leaf ensures a delicate, mellow taste with a sweet aftertaste, a bright yellow liquor, and a lasting, fresh aroma.

Reasons to Recommend:

• Core Production Area: Sourced from the secondary core production area outside Junshan Island, offering an affordable price while maintaining the authentic flavor profile of Junshan Yinzhen through traditional craftsmanship and tea variety.
• Unique Appearance: Junshan Yinzhen is characterized by its straight, plump buds with golden bodies covered in silvery hairs. When brewed, the tea leaves stand upright in the water, floating up and down before settling vertically at the bottom of the cup. This mesmerizing process is known as the "three rises and three falls."
• Strict Standards: The plucking and production of Junshan Yinzhen follow rigorous standards. It is harvested only once a year during a 7-10 day window around the Qingming Festival, ensuring the finest spring buds are selected.
• A Renowned Chinese Tea: Recognized as one of China's top ten famous teas, Junshan Yinzhen is the most well-known and beloved variety of yellow tea.

Oxidation Level: Low
Roasting Level: None
Tea Garden Soil: Sandy loam
Processing Time: Spring 2024
Best Before Date: 18 months
Tea Variety: Yueyang Group Variety

Wild Black Tea

Untouched Nature: Grown wild at 900m altitude in the lush Da Ming Mountain range. This tea thrives in a pristine ecosystem without chemical fertilizers or pesticides. To preserve its concentrated energy, we only harvest once a year in spring.

The Craft: Processed using the traditional Lapsang Souchong technique (unsmoked). This method highlights the tea's natural wild character without the distraction of smoke.

Flavor Profile: A brilliant orange-yellow liquor with a prominent "golden ring." It features a rich, unique floral bouquet and a refreshing, honey-like sweetness that lingers on the palate.

Wild Souchong Black Tea is a unique black tea crafted from wild tea leaves collected from the mountain forests of Guangxi, China. Inspired by the traditional Lapsang Souchong method, this tea combines the classic character of China’s earliest black tea with the deeper, more complex flavors naturally developed by wild tea trees.

Lapsang Souchong, known as the origin of Chinese black tea, has a history of over 400 years. Traditionally crafted with pine wood smoking, it is famous for its distinctive smoky aroma and rich amber-colored liquor. This Wild Souchong follows the same traditional approach while using wild-grown leaves, bringing an added layer of depth, sweetness, and mountain character.

The tea opens with a gentle smoky fragrance, followed by notes of dried fruit, wood, and a subtle natural sweetness. Its full-bodied liquor is smooth and warming, with a lingering finish that reflects both the craftsmanship of Lapsang Souchong and the unique character of wild tea.

This rose black tea brings together two signature ingredients from Yunnan, China: fragrant Yunnan roses and smooth Dianhong black tea.

Yunnan roses are known for their rich, naturally sweet floral aroma. Grown in sunny mountain environments with fresh air, they develop a deeper and more vibrant fragrance.

The tea base is Dianhong black tea, famous for its smooth body and gentle sweetness, often with notes of honey and malt.

Using a traditional Chinese scenting process, fresh rose petals are layered with the tea, allowing the floral aroma to slowly infuse into the tea. This process is repeated three times to create a balanced cup that is soft, floral, and naturally smooth.

Fenghuang Dancong Oolong Tea Christmas Gift Set is a festive edition of one of China’s most aromatic teas, beautifully curated for the holiday season. Sourced from the Phoenix Mountains in Chaozhou, Guangdong, this collection features ten naturally distinct aroma profiles, ranging from floral and orchid-like notes to honey, fruit, and warm spice. Each tea is carefully selected to create a guided tasting journey that feels both luxurious and personal. Often called “the perfume of tea,” Fenghuang Dancong offers a rare sensory experience, making it an elegant and thoughtful Christmas gift for tea lovers and anyone who enjoys discovering new flavors.

This 2018 Liubao Dark Tea comes from Liubao Town, Guangxi, one of the most renowned origins of traditional Chinese dark tea. Made from high-quality one-bud-three-leaf material and crafted through classic Liubao tea techniques, it has been naturally aged for years, allowing the tea to gradually develop a deeper and smoother character.

Through years of transformation, the tea has evolved from its original freshness into a more mature expression. Its aroma reveals earthy notes of aged wood, forest floor, and dried herbs, with a subtle sweetness developed through natural aging. The tea liquor is rich yet gentle, offering a smooth texture, mellow fermented depth, and a refreshing cooling sensation that lingers after each sip.

Liubao tea is one of China’s traditional dark teas with a history of hundreds of years. Its unique character comes from the combination of regional terroir, traditional craftsmanship, and time. This 2018 aged Liubao presents the warmth, depth, and refined smoothness that define a well-matured dark tea.

Introduction:
This Anhua Dark Tea is meticulously selected from the autumn harvest of 2021. Plucked from wild tea gardens in Anhua County, Hunan Province, it adheres to the plucking standard of one bud and three leaves. Recognized by the global tea and medical communities as one of the healthiest beverages of the 21st century, this tea exudes a unique pine smoke aroma when brewed, offering a pure, mellow, and sweet taste with a lasting aftertaste.

Reasons to Recommend:

• Special Processing Technique: Anhua Dark Tea undergoes a unique "wet piling" (wo dui) process twice—once during the initial processing of raw tea and again during the final product processing. This process utilizes the temperature and humidity of the tea leaves after fixation, allowing microorganisms in the air to interact with the leaves, resulting in the transformation of the tea's internal compounds.
• Premium Quality: This Anhua Dark Tea (Tianjian) is considered the finest variety available on the market and was historically treasured as a tribute tea for emperors.
• Unique Aroma: A special step in the production of Anhua Dark Tea is the "Seven Star Stove" roasting. During this process, pine wood is burned beneath the stove, and the pine smoke is channeled into the tea leaves, infusing them with a distinctive pine smoke aroma while drying.

Oxidation Level: Wet piling fermentation
Roasting Level: Seven Star Stove pine smoke roasting
Tea Garden Soil: Weathered slate soil
Processing Time: 2021
Best Before Date: Suitable for long-term storage
Tea Variety: Anhua Group Variety