Tea From China
China has some of the earliest records of drinking tea, going back over 4000 years; Legends say that tea was originally discovered by the Emperor Shen Nong, when leaves fell into the water he was boiling.
Tea is grown in many southern Chinese provinces, including Fujian, Yunnan, Anhui and Guangdong. Each region means different characteristics develop in the leaves, which is enhanced by their processes throughout picking and production.
Different to black tea in the West, Black tea is also known as ‘Fermented tea’ or ‘Dark tea’ in China, where it originated before being introduced to India & Sri Lanka. The initial processes are the same- withering, rolling, fermenting & baking/drying. Pu-erh however is stacked in mounds while still moist, and is slowly fermented (similar to composting). This creates an earthy flavour and sweet musky aroma which like whisky, improves with age. Pu-erh can be green or black.
To Brew:
- Black: 1 level teaspoon per cup; Green: 1/2 teaspoon per cup
- Black: freshly boiled water; Green: 70-80 degree celsius
- Black: Steep for 3-5 minutes then pour; Green: 2-3 minutes
Bai Mu Dan Organic - 50gr
$10.10
This white tea consists of the bud and the first two leaves only of the tea plant, this...
China Jasmine White Monkey - 100gr
$16.70
This is a ‘white tea’, which is the least processed tea on the market, these...
China Keemun Congou - 100gr
$11.30
Keemun has been considered the best black tea China produces. This tea has thick full...
China OP Yunnan - 100gr
$10.90
In terms of good geographical position and climatic conditions, the province of Yunnan can be...
China White Hair - 100gr
$16.70
This tea is grown in the high mountain tea estates, located more than 1,500 metres...
China Yunnan Pu-Erh - 100gr
$12.00
Pu-erh has dark and reddish black leaves, with its strong persistent aroma, Pu-erh tea is well-known...
Dragonwell -100gr
$16.00
Translated from the Chinese Lung Ching or Longjing, Dragonwell is a famous variety of pan-roasted...
Gunpowder - 100gr
$11.30
Gunpowder originally comes from the Zhejiang province in South-East China and was the first Chinese...
Jasmine - 100gr
$11.70
A classic, Chinese green tea combined with jasmine flowers. The jasmine flowers are picked when just...
Jasmine Pearls - 100gr
$24.00
Speciality Chinese jasmine tea from the Fujian province. Also known as Jade Jasmine Pearls. Jasmine flowers...
Ti Kuan Yin - 100gr
$16.70
Ti Kuan Yin is a finely balanced semi-oxidised tea from China. The leaves are dark...
White Panda - 100gr
$19.50
Delicate loose leaf tea from China Mao Feng with a hint of finest Saffron, precious Peony...
