Teas
Crafted in small batches and sourced directly from multi-generational producers in China and Taiwan, we select our teas based on provenance, leaf varietal, harvest season, and crafting style; these factors combine to create an impressive spectrum of natural flavors and aromas.
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Imperial Shou Pu-erh 2012
$14.00
$3.00
漢字 一二年勐海宮廷普洱熟茶
origin Yunnan
craft shou (fermented)
flavor notes earthy, wood, walnut skin
漢字 一二年勐海宮廷普洱熟茶
origin Yunnan
craft shou (fermented)
flavor notes earthy, wood, walnut skin
Imperial grade pu-erh teas like this one were first crafted as tributary teas for the Chinese emperor. Only young leaves were thought worthy for these imperial gifts. Crafted in Menghai County of Yunnan, this relatively young pu-erh has already developed a bold, rich body - a sign of potential for future aging.... →
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$6.00
漢字 猴王鐵觀音
origin Anxi County, Fujian
craft nong xiang
flavor notes nutty, smooth, floral
漢字 猴王鐵觀音
origin Anxi County, Fujian
craft nong xiang
flavor notes nutty, smooth, floral
We're renaming our "Daily Tieguanyin" to "Monkey Picked Tieguanyin"; the package you receive may be labeled with either of these names. A solid everyday Anxi oolong, our Monkey Picked Tieguanyin (formerly Daily Tieguanyin) is rich, mid-oxidized, and fired slightly higher, hearkening back to a more traditional style of tea craftsmanship.... →
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Emperor Shou Pu-erh 2008
$28.00
$6.00
漢字 〇八年勐海宮廷普洱熟茶
origin Menghai, Yunnan
craft shou (fermented)
flavor notes earthy, chocolate mint, malty
漢字 〇八年勐海宮廷普洱熟茶
origin Menghai, Yunnan
craft shou (fermented)
flavor notes earthy, chocolate mint, malty
This Emperor Pu-erh is comprised of small hand-picked young leaves and buds, gathered in Spring of 2008 from Menghai County in Xishuangbanna, the lush tea growing region of Yunnan, China. It’s a region rich in history and in the unique environmental factors ideal for cultivating good quality pu-erh. Picked tea... →
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Oolong Collection
$60.00
$60.00
The Oolong Collection is a specially curated tasting set designed to showcase the diversity of the oolong category. With one tea from each of the four oolong-producing regions, this collection offers a comprehensive overview of oolong tea to please new and experienced tea drinkers alike. Included in the Oolong Collection are four 1-ounce bags of tea, each representing different regional crafting styles and flavor profiles. Also included is an informational card listing the varietals, regions,... →
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Sold outEssential Collection
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$65.00
Designed as our introductory tea sampler, the Essential Collection has everything you need to start enjoying premium teas today. Discover a vast range of natural flavor with eight artisanal teas from China and Taiwan, together representing the full spectrum of traditional tea craftsmanship. The selection includes (one 2g serving each — Total N.W. 16g): Spring Maofeng - a crisp and refreshing green tea from Fujian Province Yunnan White Needle - a high grade white tea from Fengqing County, Yunnan Tung Ting, Dark... →
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Silver Needle Reserve
$62.00
$12.00
漢字 極品福鼎白毫銀針
origin Fuding County, Fujian
craft faded (air-dried)
flavor notes marzipan, rose water, cream
漢字 極品福鼎白毫銀針
origin Fuding County, Fujian
craft faded (air-dried)
flavor notes marzipan, rose water, cream
This year's exceptional Silver Needle Reserve comes from the first white tea harvest of spring. Each leaf bud was hand-harvested from a grove of da bai tea trees in Fuding County, Fujian. Covered in a fine layer of protective down (known as trichomes), these tea buds are so light that it takes over... →
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Tung Ting Ginseng
$25.00
$6.00
漢字 凍頂人參
origin Nantou County, Taiwan
craft blended
flavor notes floral, vegetal, herbaceous
漢字 凍頂人參
origin Nantou County, Taiwan
craft blended
flavor notes floral, vegetal, herbaceous
We make our own tea blends only if we feel the combination does not detract from the tea's natural character. Ginseng root pairs especially well with our winter harvested Tung Ting. A descendent of oolong varieties taken from Jian'ou in China's Fujian Province, Tung Ting was brought to the eponymous... →
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Superior Earl Grey
$20.00
$3.00
漢字 特級英式紅茶
origin Qimen, Anhui
craft blended
flavor notes robust, orange peel, bright
漢字 特級英式紅茶
origin Qimen, Anhui
craft blended
flavor notes robust, orange peel, bright
Superior Earl Grey is our re-interpretation of this popular classic. Traditionally made by scenting breakfast-style black tea leaves with bergamot citrus oil, Earl Grey nowadays is often artificially flavored. Instead, we prefer a natural approach, starting with our own proprietary blend of spring-harvested, East Asian black teas, to which we... →
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Shou Mei
$22.00
v$3.00
漢字 壽眉
origin Fuding County, Fujian
craft faded (air dried)
flavor notes earth, wood, mellow
漢字 壽眉
origin Fuding County, Fujian
craft faded (air dried)
flavor notes earth, wood, mellow
Our Shou Mei is a summer harvest white from Fuding County. Due to it’s mellow, familiar profile, this variety has become the most popular everyday white tea in south east China. Shou Mei brews a light white infusion, with a smooth light body and mellow notes of nut, earth, and... →
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Yunnan White Needle
$35.00
$6.00
漢字 雲南白毫銀針
origin Fengqing County, Yunnan Province
craft faded (air dried)
flavor notes watermelon rind, floral, dried apricot
漢字 雲南白毫銀針
origin Fengqing County, Yunnan Province
craft faded (air dried)
flavor notes watermelon rind, herbaceous, dried apricot
Crafted in Fengqing County, our Yunnan White Needle is harvested from plump Da Ye (Assamica)-variety tea buds for a sweet and crisp taste. Yunnanese white teas like this offer a more economical alternative to heritage varieties from northern Fujian Province (like our Silver Needle and Silver Needle Reserve).Yunnan White Needle is distinctly influenced by terroir and cultivar.... →
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Sold outJin Jun Mei (Golden Brow)
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$6.00
漢字 金駿眉紅茶
origin Wuyi Mountains, Fujian
craft twisted
flavor notes cacao nibs, floral, smoke
漢字 金駿眉紅茶
origin Wuyi Mountains, Fujian
craft twisted
flavor notes cacao nibs, floral, smoke
Invented in Tongmu Village — a secluded Wuyi Mountain town renowned as the birthplace of black tea — Jin Jun Mei (translated as "Golden Stallion Eyebrows") has only been produced since 2005, yet has quickly become one of China’s most revered black teas. Named for its wispy golden leaf buds, Jin Jun Mei is a painstaking tea... →
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Osmanthus Oolong
$25.00
$6.00
漢字 桂花烏龍
origin Taiwan & China
craft blended
flavor notes floral, tropical, bright
漢字 桂花烏龍
origin Taiwan & China
craft blended
flavor notes floral, tropical, bright
Osmanthus Oolong is to Taiwan as jasmine green tea is to China: a beloved classic with an equally captivating combination of floral aroma and rich tea taste. However, while jasmine is delicate and ethereal, tropical osmanthus flowers offer a decidedly juicier taste, with an irresistibly fruity and honey-like profile. Osmanthus flowers are... →