Selection
London Winter/Spring 2016
Green tea
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An Ji Bai Cha Premium tea Chinese name: 安吉⽩茶 Other names: An Ji White Tea, White Jade Phoenix Tea (Yu Feng Cha) Produced: Anji county, Zhejiang province, China One bud with one or two leaves Low caffeine (less than 10% of a cup of coffee)
An Ji Bai Cha is a rare but at the same time famous green tea. An Ji Bai Cha green tea is grown at the altitude of 900 metres in the mountains and is produced in the Zhejiang province. An Ji Bai Cha is rare because the tea leaves are collected over a 30day period per year only, which results in a limited production. The taste of An Ji Bai Cha is clean, fresh and delicate, with a hint of freshcut flowers and a touch of toasted nuts. Rich in amino acids tea leaves create a mild and slightly orchid aroma, have a light honeysweet taste with a very clean & refreshing aftertaste. All of this brings a feeling of calmness to your mind and body.
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Zhu Ye Qing tea Premium Chinese name: ⽵叶青 Origin Place: Sichuan Province Other names: E Mei Zhu Ye Qing, Green Bamboo Leaf Low caffeine (less than 10% of a cup of coffee)
Zhu Ye Qing is an unusual green tea from the Emei Mountain in the Sichuan province. The name of this kind of tea can be translated as a “Green Bamboo Leaf”. Zhu Ye Qing tea is made on the Emei Mountain, which is one of the China’s four sacred Buddhist mountains. The tea grows on the high altitude and is surrounded by vast expanses of a bamboo forest. Unique landscape, weather, nourishing moisture of clouds and mist, holy land and mountains – all of this is believed to contribute to this amazing green tea production. If you look at Zhu Ye Qing tealeaves, they will charm you: it is tiny, slim, flat and slightly curved tea buds. Zhu Ye Qing has a unique sweet taste, and a refreshing and soothing aroma of this tea will surely relax your body and mind.
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Xi Hu Long Jing tea (Dragon Well tea) Chinese name: 西湖龙井茶 Other names: Dragon Well tea, Xi Hu Lung Ching Produced: Zhejiang, China One bud with one or two leaves Low caffeine (less than 10% of a cup of coffee)
Xi Hu Long Jing tea (literally Dragon Well tea from West Lake) is the king of Chinese green teas. You think it is an exaggeration? It might be, but you need to know that Xi Hu Long Jing has been one of the most famous teas in China for a long time. This marvelous tea has been described in Lu Yu’s Cha Jing (The Classic of Tea) as the four perfections – perfect color, taste, fragrance and shape. Therefore, Long Jing is famous worldwide for its “four wonders” – emerald green color, aromatic flavor, sweet taste and beautiful appearance. Xi Hu Long Jing tea is a perfect choice for people who love good quality tea for a moderate price.
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Xi Hu Long Jing (Dragon Well) Premium Chinese name: 西湖龙井茶 Other names: Dragon Well tea, Xi Hu Lung Ching Produced: Zhejiang, China One bud with one or two leaves Low caffeine (less than 10% of a cup of coffee)
Xi Hu Long Jing (literally Dragon Well tea from West Lake) is the king of Chinese green teas. You think it is an exaggeration? It might be, but you need to know that Long Jing has been one of the most famous teas in China for a long time. This marvelous tea has been described in Lu Yu’s Cha Jing (The Classic of Tea) as the four perfections – perfect color, taste, fragrance and shape. Therefore, Xi Hu Long Jing is famous worldwide for its “four wonders” – emerald green color, aromatic flavor, sweet taste and beautiful appearance. If you like Long Jing tea and fancy having a premium taste and leaf shape, then Xi Hu Long Jing is perfect for you.
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Taiping Houkui Premium Chinese name: 太平猴魁 Other names: Monkey Tea, Monkey king tea Origin Place: Huangshan Mountain, Anhui Province. completely handmade Dry Tea: presents forest green and dark green color, naturally formed into flat and straight appearance, and one bud surrounded by two leaves shape. Low caffeine (less than 10% of a cup of coffee) Taiping Houkui is one of the top ten teas in China. It is produced in the Houkeng areas of the Huangshan mountains of Anhui Province. It has the largest size of a leaf among famous green teas: its leaf measures up to 100 mm. Surprisingly, its size does not affect its delicate orchid fragrance with a mellow taste, which lasts up to four brews. In a glass, the leaf gracefully sways in the water, which reminds so called ‘Phoenix dances’.
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Organic Gunpowder green tea Chinese name: 珠茶 Other names: Zhu Cha, Lo Chu Cha Origin Place: Zhejiang Province, China
Gunpowder green tea is one of the most popular teas in the West. Gunpowder is one of the earliest Chinese teas to have been exported and an ancient green tea, which has been popular in China since the Tang Dynasty (618907 AD). Gunpowder tea is a fresh soft green tea with light green vegetable notes and a hint of sweetness with a smooth, dry aftertaste.
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Liu An Gua Pian tea Chinese name: 六安⽠⽚ Other names: Lu’an Melon Seed tea, Melon Seed tea, Melon Seed from Liu An Produced: Liu’an County in Anhui Province, China. Local Liu An tea bush Low caffeine (less than 10% of a cup of coffee)
Some sources say that Liu An Gua Pian was created for political elite. Even if it is not true, this kind of green tea is indeed for real tea connoisseurs. Liu An Gua Pian is one of China’s top ten famous teas and is one of the best green teas. This kind of tea was the winner of the China Tea Award in 1982 and China Food and Drink Award in 1988 for its superior refreshing taste and quality. Liu An Gua Pian was selected as the National Gift Tea to the United States Secretary of State during his visit in 1971 when People’s Republic of China was just established. Liu An Gua Pian has a rich flavor without astringency, and delivers a long aftertaste with a hint of florals that remind Tie Guan Yin oolong and yellow tea. The pleasant floral sweetness of this tea will gradually fill your mouth and each sip of tea will refresh you, and emerald colour of the tea will please your eyes. Liu An Gua Pian tea is a perfect choice for people who love good quality tea for a moderate price.
Liu An Gua Pian Premium
www.tea-store.co.uk Chinese name: 六安⽠⽚ Other names: Lu’an Melon Seed tea, Melon Seed tea, Melon Seed from Liu An Produced: Liu’an County in Anhui Province, China. Local Liu An tea bush Low caffeine (less than 10% of a cup of coffee)
This grade of Liu An Gua Pian tea is the best choice for tea purist. An incredible subtle pure aroma, a perfect shape of young tea leafs and an amazing taste can lift you to the Heaven. Some sources say that Liu An Gua Pian was created for political elite. Even if it is not true, this kind of green tea is indeed for real tea connoisseurs. Liu An Gua Pian is one of China’s top ten famous teas and is one of the best green teas. This kind of tea was the winner of the China Tea Award in 1982 and China Food and Drink Award in 1988 for its superior refreshing taste and quality. Liu An Gua Pian was selected as the National Gift Tea to the United States Secretary of State during his visit in 1971 when People’s Republic of China was just established. Liu An Gua Pian has a rich flavor without astringency, and delivers a long aftertaste with a hint of florals that remind Tie Guan Yin oolong and yellow tea. The pleasant floral sweetness of this tea will gradually fill your mouth and each sip of tea will refresh you, and emerald colour of the tea will please your eyes. If you like Liu An Gua Pian and fancy having a premium taste and leaf shape, then Liu An Gua Pian Premium is perfect for you.
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Kai Hua Long Ding Premium Chinese name: 开化龙 Other names: Long Ding Lu Cha, Long Ding Bud Rare, Dragon Top Green tea, Kai Hua Dragon’s Pick Produced: Zhejiang, China One bud with one or two leaves The aroma of this tea is minty fresh combined with a wonderful peachlike fruity taste and a lingering sweet aftertaste. Low caffeine (less than 10% of a cup of coffee) Kai Hua Long Ding tea is one of the famous teas of the Zhejiang Province. It is produced from young high quality tea buds and leaves. The finished Kai Hua Long Ding tea has a straight and elegant appearance and a fresh flowery taste with a long sweet aftertaste and a slight hint of a nutty flavour. It is a soothing and refreshing drink to have throughout the day. The dried tealeaves are thick and have about 4mm – 6mm in length. Kai Hua Long Ding tea is an amazing green tea, which looks nice and has a high quality, which is why the tea got to the “Top 10 Most Preferred Green Teas” and “Zhejiang 10 Famous Teas” in 2004.
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Jasmine Dragon Pearls Chinese name: 茉莉珍珠茶 Other names: Jasmine Pearls, Buddha’s Tears, Phoenix Pearls Origin Place: Fujian Province, China Tea leaves: Hand Rolled with one bud and 2 leaves Taste: Sweet, light and refreshing with a strong jasmine aroma Low caffeine (less than 10% of a cup of coffee) Jasmine Dragon Pearls green tea is produced in several provinces in the SouthEast of China. It is made by handrolling of specially plucked long downy shoots into little silvery “pearls”, which are kept with jasmine buds for a certain time. After the jasmine is removed, its aroma harmoniously completes the aroma of tealeaves. They do not “compete”, but actually “cooperate.” This stunning tea has an intense flavour and a beautiful aroma of jasmine.
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Guzhu Zisun Premium Chinese name: 渚紫笋 Other names: Purple Bamboo Shoot Origin Place: Zhejiang Province, China
Guzhu Zisun tea is a historically remarkable green tea. This traditional tea of the Zhejiang Province became famous as early as approximately 1200 years ago. Unfortunately, Guzhu Zisun is not as wellknown these days as in the Ancient times. However, it indeed deserves to be present in the tealovers’ collections. Guzhu Zisun is made of carefully handpicked single buds with one or two leaf sets, and the processing is also carefully done by hand to preserve the integrity of these beautiful little tealeaves. It has a pleasing, charming orchid aroma and a delicate tea fluid.
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Biluochun tea Premium Chinese name: 碧螺春 Other names: Pi Lo Chun, Green Snail Spring Origin Place: Jiangsu province, China Compact rolled up buds with white tips Low caffeine (less than 10% of a cup of coffee)
Biluochun is grown in the shade of apricot, plum, and peach trees and it has absorbed the delicate scents of the fruit blossoms. It has a floral aroma and mellow fruity flavor. Biluochun tea is one of Chinese green teas famous worldwide because of its exceptional quality. Since its shape looks like a snail and is collected in spring time, it is called a “snail spring tea”. The shape of each bud of Biluochun tea should be even and curly as a snail. Its fine silver feather can be seen all over the leaf. When being brewed in a glass cup, tea leaves extend by rolling, and create an amazing picture for a drinker. The aroma is evident in each cup of this delicate tea. This is a remarkable green tea and will surely become a one of the favorite in your cup
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Yu Luo Biluochun tea Chinese name: 碧螺春 Other names: Pi Lo Chun, Green Snail Spring Origin Place: Jiangsu province, China Compact rolled up buds with white tips Low caffeine (less than 10% of a cup of coffee)
It is one of Chinese green teas famous worldwide because of its exceptional quality. Since its shape looks like a snail and is collected in spring time, it is called a “snail spring tea”. The shape of each bud of Bi Luo Chun tea should be even and curly as a snail. Its fine silver feather can be seen all over the leaf. When being brewed in a glass cup, tea leaves extend by rolling, and create an amazing picture for a drinker.
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Shi Feng Xi Hu Long Jing tea Premium Chinese name: 西湖龙井茶 Other names: Dragon Well tea, Xi Hu Lung Ching Produced: Zhejiang, China One bud with one or two leaves Low caffeine (less than 10% of a cup of coffee)
If you are a tea purist and you like Long Jing tea then Shi Feng Long Jing tea is for you. An incredible subtle pure aroma, a perfect shape of young tea buds and an amazing taste can lift you to the Heaven. Shi Feng Xi Hu Long Jing (literally Dragon Well tea from Shi Feng Mountain (Lion’s Peak) near West Lake) is the king of Chinese green teas. You think it is an exaggeration? It might be, but you need to know that Long Jing has been one of the most famous teas in China for a long time. This marvelous tea has been described in Lu Yu’s Cha Jing (The Classic of Tea) as the four perfections – perfect color, taste, fragrance and shape. Therefore, Shi Feng Xi Hu Long Jing is famous worldwide for its “four wonders” – emerald green color, aromatic flavor, sweet taste and beautiful appearance. If you like Long Jing tea and fancy having a premium taste and leaf shape, then Shi Feng Xi Hu Long Jing is perfect for you.
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Huangshan Maofeng tea Premium Chinese name: 黄⼭⽑峰 Origin Place: Huangshan Mountain, Anhui Province. Mixture of one bud one leaf and one bud two leaves Low caffeine (less than 10% of a cup of coffee)
Huangshan Maofeng tea is a classical and tender green tea and it’s well known as one of the ten famous Chinese tea. If you are a fan of Chinese green teas, you definitely need to try Huangshan Maofeng! Huangshan Maofeng tea has a distinct fruity flavor with chestnut fragrance; its taste is soft, mellow, sweet and smooth. What distinguishes this tea from other green teas is its lightness. This tea is incredibly light. When you drink it, you may feel that you are soaring a bit above the earth… It’s an amazing feeling, which everyone should experience. Huangshan Maofeng tea is a perfect choice for people who love good quality tea for a moderate price.
Meng Ding Gan Lu Premium extra
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Chinese name: 蒙 ⽢露 Other names: Mount Meng Sweet Dew Produced: Meng Ding Mountain, Sichuan province, China Low caffeine (less than 10% of a cup of coffee)
Meng Ding Gan Lu is a widely known green tea in China. It is produced at the Meng Ding Mountain in the Sichuan province. Gan Lu means “Sweet Dew”, and a legend says that this kind of tea was discovered by the enlightened monk named Wu Li Zhen, which is why Meng Ding Gan Lu is also called “Tea of the Immortal”. It is indeed an incredible green tea, and once you take a sip, you are likely to start thinking about the Saint Immortals and Eastern philosophy. If you are interested in Eastern practices be it Tai chi, Qigong or Yoga, this tea can help you in your practice. It is really difficult to describe Meng Ding Gan Lu. It is like love, you know it only when you have experienced it. The “Tea of the Immortal” is also like the feeling of love; when you drink it, it’s like you seat on the Heaven and drink tea with Immortals. And I do not exaggerate. Just try this tea, and you will see that I was right. Meng Ding Gan Lu is a refreshing tea and with a unique lingering sweet after taste, which will not leave you indifferent.
oolong tea
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Da Yu Ling High Mountain Chinese name: ⼤禹岭 Other names: Dayuling Origin Place: Dayuling Mountain, Taiwan Hand made into small, rolled up, dark jade colored leaves. Floral aroma and a sweet, pure, smooth, refreshing taste Low caffeine (less than 15% of a cup of coffee) Da Yu Ling tea is a HighMountain Oolong Tea growing at an altitude of above 2500 meters. This tea is definitely one of the best Taiwanese and high mountain teas in the world. It is grown in the shade of clouds and fog, which creates unique tea leaves with a special taste. Da Yu Ling has a wonderful floral aroma and a sweet, pure, smooth, refreshing taste.
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Lishan High Mountain tea Chinese name: 梨⼭茶 Origin Place: Lishan Mountain, Taiwan Hand made into small, rolled up, dark jade colored leaves. Floral aroma with a smooth taste and a fresh fragrance Low caffeine (less than 15% of a cup of coffee)
Lishan tea is a HighMountain Oolong Tea and one of the famous Taiwanese oolong teas growing at an altitude of about 2000 – 2500 meters. Lishan is the name of the place, which means “Pear Mountains”. For many years, pear gardens used to be the foundation of the economic system in this area. Now this role is played by tea. Unique weather and climate, fertile rich black soil, cold environment make tea leaves soft, with high content of catechin and pectin substances, and give them really incredible taste. Lishan tea has a floral aroma with a smooth taste and a fresh fragrance. This kind of tea should try every who like Oolong.
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Alishan tea Chinese name: 阿⾥⼭ Other names: High Mountain Oolong Origin Place: Taiwan Fresh Leaves: one bud with two or three leaves Aroma: light orchid fragrance with mixed fruit fragrance.
Alishan Oolong Tea is grown at approximately 1400 meters above the sea level in the Alishan region along the Central Mountains of Taiwan. The climate there is cool, the day is short and the daily mist provides the needed moisture. These perfect conditions let the plants grow slower and produce more tender and flavorful tea leaves. This handpicked Alishan Oolong Tea is richly green, has a smooth and sweet taste with a strong and pleasing aroma. It leaves a sweet, mellow and longlasting aftertaste.
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Tie Guan Yin Premium (Organic) Chinese name: ⾳ Other names: Iron Goddess, Iron Guanyin, Ti Kuan Yin, Iron Goddess of Mercy, Iron Buddha tea Origin Place: Anxi, Fujian province Hand made into small, rolled up, jade colored leaves. Delightfully fresh floral taste and aroma Low caffeine (less than 10% of a cup of coffee) Tie Guan Yin is a legendary tea. It is one of the most popular teas in China. Amazing, fragrant, delicate, and incredibly refreshing! This tea will especially please foodies and advanced fans of Chinese tea. Our Tie Guan Yin is delivered to us directly from the plantations and, therefore, you can be sure of its highest quality.
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Tie Guan Yin tea (EU standart) Chinese name: ⾳ Other names: Iron Goddess, Iron Guanyin, Ti Kuan Yin, Iron Goddess of Mercy, Iron Buddha tea Origin Place: Anxi, Fujian province Hand made into small, rolled up, jade colored leaves. Delightfully fresh floral taste and aroma Low caffeine (less than 10% of a cup of coffee) Tie Guan Yin is a legendary tea. It is one of the most popular teas in China. Amazing, fragrant, delicate, and incredibly refreshing! This tea will especially please foodies and advanced fans of Chinese tea. Our Tie Guan Yin is delivered to us directly from the plantations and, therefore, you can be sure of its highest quality. Tie Guan Yin tea is a perfect choice for people who love good quality tea for a moderate price.
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Milk Oolong tea Origin Place: Fujian province Strong milk fragrance Low caffeine (less than 10% of a cup of coffee)
Milk Oolong is undoubtedly one of the most popular Chinese teas outside China. What is the secret of such popularity? Apparently it is in its brightness, easiness and positive! Its incredible milky aroma and flavor will definitely delight you and your guests from the first time! This tea is flavored.
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Milk Oolong Premium Chinese name: 奶⾹乌龙 Other names: Nai Xiang tea, Jin Xuan tea Origin Place: Fujian province Natural unique milk and osmanthus aroma Low caffeine (less than 10% of a cup of coffee)
Milk Oolong is undoubtedly one of the most popular Chinese teas outside China. It is bright, light and positive! Its unique milky aroma and flavor will definitely delight you and your guests from the first time you try it! Milk Oolong Premium has especially delicate aroma and refined taste, which will definitely indulge the most selective tea fans. This tea is not flavored!
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Green Gaba tea Chinese name: 佳葉⿓茶 Other names: Gaba tea Produced: Taiwan Harvest Time: 2014 One bud with one or two leaves Low caffeine (less than 10% of a cup of coffee)
GABA tea is one of rare Taiwanese teas, the technology of producing which was created only about 20 years ago in Japan. This kind of tea was initially developed not only to enjoy drinking, but rather to bring special health benefits. The main difference between GABA and other types of teas is in the way it’s processed. GABA Tea was discovered by Japanese researchers in 1987. They discovered that a special, oxygendeprived, environment increases the content of Gamma Amino Butyric Acid [GABA] while oxidising the leaves. Also this kind of tea contains a high level of antioxidants, flavanoids, catechins and polyphenols. Antioxidants help to fight many types of disease including: cancer, Parkinson’s disease, senility, druginduced deafness, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer’s disease.
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Tie Luo Han Chinese name: Other names: Iron Warrior Monk, Iron Arhat, Wu Yi Tie Luo Han Origin Place: Mt. Wuyi, Fujian province, China Taste: rich taste and a strong, fresh flower scent Low caffeine (less than 10% of a cup of coffee)
Tie Luo Han has a unique and rich taste and a strong, fresh flower scent. Fragrant, with a hint of roasted cacao, thin delicious fruity aroma and a slight nutty taste followed by a lingering sweet aftertaste. According to the historical data, it was an ideal gift in the Tang Dynasty and it was listed as a tribute in the Song and Yuan Dynasty. One more great feature of Tie Luo Han: it can be stored for a long time. The longer it is stored, the purer fragrance it has; the longer it is stored, the mellower it tastes.
Mi Lan Dan Cong tea
www.tea-store.co.uk Chinese name: 蜜兰 丛 Other names: Phoenix Honey Orchid Tea, Feng Huang Dan Cong Tea, Dragon Phoenix, Fenghuang Dan Cong Origin Place: Guangdong province, China Taste: rich taste, floral aromas and honey sweet Low caffeine (less than 10% of a cup of coffee)
Mi Lan Dan Cong tea is one of the most famous oolong teas, which is also known as Honey Orchid Dan Cong tea. It is produced in the Phoenix Mountains in the Guangdong province. This oolong tea is one of the favourite teas of the locals of the Chao Zhou county in Guangzhou. Mi Lan Dan Cong has a nice flowery sweet aroma and it gradually opens different layers of taste, changing from a bit toasty to honey sweet with contrasting after taste.
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Shui Xian Chinese name: ⽔仙 Other names: Wu Yi Shui Xian, Shui Hsien, Water Fairy, Water Sprite Origin Place: Mt. Wuyi, Fujian province, China Tea leaves: 3 slightly open leaves Taste: Fragrance, rich and lingering aftertaste Low caffeine (less than 10% of a cup of coffee) The name “Shui Xian” can be translated as “Narcissus” is an incredibly aromatic tea. Aroma of this tea is gorgeous! Strong. Confident. Understandable. The taste of Shui Xian is harmonious and balanced. A little styptic, a little sweet, a little of cherry and apples, a little of smoke and pine needles. It’s hard to describe the aroma of this tea with words. If you ever try the original Shui Xian, then you’ll certainly understand. And if you have not tried it yet, then you definitely need to do it.
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Da Hong Pao (Big Red Robe) Chinese name: ⼤ 袍 Other names: Big Red Robe Origin Place: Mt. Wuyi, Fujian province Warm roasted aroma with delightful floral flavor Low caffeine (less than 10% of a cup of coffee)
Rich, styptic and at the same time incredibly soft tea. It forces you to stop and think. After a few small sips, a pleasant floral fragrance remains in your mouth, lingering for a good few minutes. It dissolves in the mouth and then returns again and again as aftertaste. Not many teas can do this. Close your eyes, hold the cup near your lips, gently inhale the aroma of Da Hong Pao, and you will see the monasteries and Buddhist monks in red robes, as its origins come from there
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Ginseng Tea Chinese name: ⼈参乌龙茶 Origin Place: China Low caffeine (less than 10% of a cup of coffee)
This tea stands apart from other Oolongs. It is simply different. Ginseng Oolong is an incredible union of tastes made by tea, ginseng and various herbs of Chinese medicine, which contribute to amazing effects of this particular tea. Ginseng enhances physical and mental endurance, strengthens resistance to stress and fatigue, boosts immune system and revitalizes cell activity.
Red/Black tea
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Golden Monkey tea Chinese name: ⾦猴茶 Other names: Jin Hou Produced: Fujian, China One bud with one or two leaves Low caffeine (less than 20% of a cup of coffee)
Golden Monkey is a legendary Chinese red tea from Fujian Province. This kind of tea is made of only one bud and a few leaves, which are collected in spring time. This tea is very famous in China and highly regarded as one of the best red (black) Chinese teas. Golden Monkey is handprocessed each spring with careful plucking of only onetwo leaves and one bud. Golden hairy tips truly make this tea beautiful and unique. Golden Monkey red tea is sweet and very “nosy”; when you make a sip of tea, you can scent the fruity flavour and also feel the taste of roasted apples, palm sugar, walnut, cocoa, rye and spice notes. In 2011, it was served at the White House to the President of the United States and the President of China.
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Lapsang Souchong Chinese name: 正⼭⼩種 Other names: zhengshan xiaozhong Origin Place: Wuyi Mountain, Fujian, China A delicate, sweet and fragrant tea Low caffeine (less than 10% of a cup of coffee) Lapsang Souchong is one of the most outstanding representatives of Chinese red teas. The aroma of this tea is made by the notes of prunes, dried fruits, nuts, pepper, and cinnamon. This rich and fragrant tea is great to drink in the evening. Quietly, slowly and thoughtfully; when you want to stretch the time and savor every minute… Many people may have tried smoked Lapsang Souchong and consider that it is a traditional taste of this kind of tea; but it is not true. Original Lapsang Souchong is “unsmoked”, and only the finest grade of tea leaves are used for its production. The lower quality tea leaves are used to produce smoked Lapsang Souchong, as smoking gives it a strong aroma, and you cannot feel that the quality of the tea is worse. Usually smoked Lapsang Souchong is mainly produced for export, but locals prefer the unsmoked kind of Lapsang Souchong.
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Bai Lin Gong Fu Chinese name: ⽩琳功夫 Other names: Bai Lin Gong Fu Produced: Fujian, China Low caffeine (less than 15% of a cup of coffee)
Bai Lin Gong Fu is a hand crafted and rare red tea from the Fujian Province, which has a history of about 150 years. The first part of the tea name – “Bai Lin” – is a name of an area in the Fujian province, where it is produced. The second part – “Gong Fu” – means “mastership” and “high skills”, to demonstrate that these are essential to produce this kind of tea. The dry tea leaves have pineneedle shape with gold and black colours. Bai Lin Gong Fu tea has sweet flavour with apricot and chocolate notes.
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Gaba red tea Chinese name: 佳葉⿓茶 Other names: Gaba red tea Produced: Taiwan One bud with one or two leaves Low caffeine (less than 10% of a cup of coffee)
GABA red tea is one of rare Taiwanese teas, the technology of producing which was created only about 20 years ago in Japan. This kind of tea was initially developed not only to enjoy drinking, but rather to bring special health benefits. The main difference between GABA and other types of teas is in the way it’s processed. GABA Tea was discovered by Japanese researchers in 1987. They discovered that a special, oxygendeprived, environment increases the content of Gamma Amino Butyric Acid [GABA] while oxidising the leaves. Also this kind of tea contains a high level of antioxidants, flavanoids, catechins and polyphenols. Antioxidants help to fight many types of disease including: cancer, Parkinson’s disease, senility, druginduced deafness, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer’s disease.
Yellow tea
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Huo Shan Huang Ya tea Chinese name: 霍⼭黄芽 Other names: Yellow Buds Origin Place: Huo Shan mountains of Anhui Province Mixtures of downy single bud and onebudtwoleaves varieties. A slight nutty taste followed by a lingering sweet aftertaste Low caffeine (less than 10% of a cup of coffee) Huo Shan Huang Ya is a rare and highlyvalued yellow tea from the misty Huo Shan mountains of Anhui Province. This kind of tea was so highly prized that it was used as Imperial Tribute Tea In the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Every tea lover should know the tea that was drunk by the elite of the Ancient China. Huo Shan Huang Ya is made of tender, slim and succulent buds, which are plucked before the spring rains. This kind of tea is processed using a traditional stirfire procedure, which is why it has the name ‘yellow buds’ (Huang Ya). Huo Shan Huang Ya is softer and sweeter than green teas, it has a slight nutty taste followed by a lingering sweet aftertaste; each sip of it is refreshing and allowing you to savour every drop. Huo Shan Huang Ya tea is a perfect choice for people who love good quality tea for a moderate price.
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Huo Shan Huang Ya tea Premium Chinese name: 霍⼭黄芽 Other names: Yellow Buds Origin Place: Huo Shan mountains of Anhui Province Mixtures of downy single bud and onebudtwoleaves varieties. A slight nutty taste followed by a lingering sweet aftertaste Low caffeine (less than 10% of a cup of coffee) Huo Shan Huang Ya is a rare and highlyvalued yellow tea from the misty Huo Shan mountains of Anhui Province. This kind of tea was so highly prized that it was used as Imperial Tribute Tea In the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Every tea lover should know the tea that was drunk by the elite of the Ancient China. Huo Shan Huang Ya is made of tender, slim and succulent buds, which are plucked before the spring rains. This kind of tea is processed using a traditional stirfire procedure, which is why it has the name ‘yellow buds’ (Huang Ya). Huo Shan Huang Ya is softer and sweeter than green teas, it has a slight nutty taste followed by a lingering sweet aftertaste; each sip of it is refreshing and allowing you to savour every drop. Huo Shan Huang Ya tea is a perfect choice for people who love good quality tea for a moderate price.
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Huo Shan Huang Ya Premium extra Chinese name: 霍⼭黄芽 Other names: Yellow Buds Origin Place: Huo Shan mountains of Anhui Province Mixtures of downy single bud and onebudtwoleaves varieties. A slight nutty taste followed by a lingering sweet aftertaste Low caffeine (less than 10% of a cup of coffee) This grade is the best choice for tea purist. An incredible subtle pure aroma, a perfect shape of young tea leafs and an amazing taste can lift you to the Heaven. Huo Shan Huang Ya is a rare and highlyvalued yellow tea from the misty Huo Shan mountains of Anhui Province. This kind of tea was so highly prized that it was used as Imperial Tribute Tea In the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Every tea lover should know the tea that was drunk by the elite of the Ancient China. Huo Shan Huang Ya is made of tender, slim and succulent buds, which are plucked before the spring rains. This kind of tea is processed using a traditional stirfire procedure, which is why it has the name ‘yellow buds’ (Huang Ya). Huo Shan Huang Ya is softer and sweeter than green teas, it has a slight nutty taste followed by a lingering sweet aftertaste; each sip of it is refreshing and allowing you to savour every drop. If you like Huo Shan Huang Ya tea and fancy having a premium taste and leaf shape, then Huo Shan Huang Ya Premium extra is perfect for you.
White tea
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Shou Mei Chinese name: 寿眉 Other names: Shoumei, Shu Mee, Sow Mei, Shou Mei Wang, Cha Wang Shou Mei, Gong Mei, Gongmei, Longevity Eyebrow, Long Noble Life Eyebrow or Longevity Eyebrow King. Produced: Fujian Province, China One bud with three leaves Low caffeine (less than 10% of a cup of coffee) Shou Mei is white tea from Fujian province. It is popular in many Chinese teahouses. To produce Shou Mei, a few upper leaves and tips are picked and then dried. The dry tea leaves are diverse in colour, and usually include some brown leaves as well as some greenish and silvery leaves. This tea is made with no processing, the leaves are hand picked and naturally withered and dried in the sun. It makes this kind of tea even more beneficial for your body, and it is a very good choice for those who care about their health. This is a fruity furry white tea, which has stronger taste and aroma than other white teas. Shou Mei has a subtle sweetness and is well balanced, with delicate walnut flavor aftertaste.
Puer tea
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Raw Puer Pa Sha Chinese name: 普洱散茶⼤叶种 ⽣茶 Other names: Puerh pasha Origin Place: Pasha Mountains in the Menghai county, Yunnan Province, China. The taste is very rich with a lot of floral shades
Raw Puer Pa Sha tea is the best choice for those, who love raw Puer. The tea leaves are collected from the trees that are more than 150200 years old. They grow at the altitude of about 1700 meters. Pa Sha is the name of the Mountains in the Menghai county, where some of the best Puer teas in China are produced. Our Raw Puer Pa Sha tea has strong and at the same time delicate aroma. The taste is very rich with a lot of floral shades, and each of your sips opens new nuances. This Raw Puer Pa Sha tea has a really strong Cha Qi (energy of tea), and you can feel how it activates your body and mind. This tea is strongly recommended for Puer lovers. Having tried it, you can open a new world of high quality Puer tea. It can be brewed 10+ times.
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Puer tea Mini Cakes Origin Place: Yunnan province Tastes smooth with rich aroma
Puer tea Mini Cakes is the perfect decision for everyday! Tasty, convenient and fast to use. Just unwrap, put into a teapot, pour boiling water and it’s all ready! It’s an incredibly positive Puer that will bring you a real Chinese optimism for all the day! Checked by TeaStore!
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Puer Bai Ya (White Downy Buds) Chinese name: 普洱⽩芽 Other names: Puerh Silver Needle, White Buds Origin Place: Yunnan Province, China. Soft and refreshing taste and a strong pleasant aroma
Puer Bai Ya, or Puer White Downy Buds, is a very rare tea even in China. This kind of tea is very delicate and perfect for tea gourmets. Puer Bai Ya tea is collected from big old tea trees that are grown in the Yunnan Province in China. The age of these tea trees is a few hundred years. The colour of the tea buds is silver with tiny white fuzz. The shape of the buds is thick and sturdy. Puer Bai Ya tea has a soft and refreshing taste and a strong pleasant aroma.
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Ripe Puer tea #3 Chinese name: 普洱熟散茶 Other names: Shu Puerh tea Origin Place: Yunnan Province, China. Strong taste and long lasting aftertaste
Ripe Puer tea #3 is a good choice for those, who love ripe Puer. This kind of Ripe Puer is nice for everyday drinking. This tea has a good Cha Qi (energy of tea), so you can feel how it activates your body and mind. It can be brewed 7+ times.
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Ripe Puer from Menghai Chinese name: 普洱熟散茶 Other names: Menghai Puerh Origin Place: Menghai county, Yunnan Province, China. Strong taste and long lasting aftertaste
Ripe Puer from Menghai is the best choice for those, who love ripe Puer. It is one of the best ripe Puer teas. Menghai is a county, where some of the best Puer teas in China are produced. It has a really strong Cha Qi (energy of tea), and you can feel how it activates your body and mind. This tea is strongly recommended for Puer lovers. Having tried it, you can open a new world of high quality Puer tea. It can be brewed 10+ times.
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