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  • White tea: Premodern Peony
    $ 16.70

    Premodern Peony, deep oxidation white tea

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    Zhenghe Old Style White Tea:

    Before there were the Dai Bai cultivars for the modern White Peony, it had first been indigenous Cai Cha for producing white teas in Fujian. A lesser looking tea plant but capable of a deeper and rounder taste profile, such sexually propagated tea bushes still exist today. Presenting Tea Hong’s very own Premodern Peony — patiently processed like it used to be a century ago, and matured to our tea master’s personal liking. All the wholesomeness of white tea with a fine taste that you can keep drinking throughout the day. Connoisseur classInfusion colorTCM NeutralStaff pickTea Master's Choice Net weight: 40 g (1.4 oz) in wide kraft-alu pack
    $ 16.70
    $ 16.70
  • Yunnan Golden 2017
    $ 13.70

    Yunnan Golden, traditional black tea

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    The People’s Black Tea:

    It is said that the first Yunnan black tea was made here in Feng Qing. It is also the origin of the golden tippy tea that was presented as a national gift to Queen Elizabeth II when she first visited China in 1986. To us, what matters more is the pleasant, oatsy tea liquor with that distinct apple flavour and slight bite of citrus that you can drink all day, leaving the mouth feeling fresh and moist anytime in the subtlest way. This friendly taste profile is possible only with select first flush, non-blended leaves properly processed and baked optimally for balance of fragrance and dryness. Our staff says it is the people’s tea. Aptly named.

    Connoisseur classinfusion color: WolfberryTCM character: neutral warmStaff PickGreat value!

    Net weight: 40 g (1.4 oz) in Kraft-alu pack

    $ 13.70
    $ 13.70
  • Organic white tea — Mini Peony
    $ 14.80

    Mini Peony, matured white tea

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    Organic Golden White Tea

    All classic tastes today had once been novel. In the category of white tea, there is much room for developing a fuller spectrum of fine tastes. Mini Peony is Tea Hong’s answer for a different tasting alternative to the classic White Peonies. Processed from a new cultivar, and grown organically in the scenic mountains in Huangshan, this smaller size version of white peony has all the goodness of genuine white tea, but delivered in the compact, less hairy orchid shape whole leaves. The gold infusion is characterised with its own distinct sweet milky notes as a fine selection in its own rights. Connoisseur's classInfusion colorTCM ColdUSDA Organic CertifiedEU Organic Certified Net weight: 40 g (1.4 oz) in wide Kraft-alu pack
    $ 14.80
    $ 14.80
  • White Peony Zhenghe
    $ 12.60

    White Peony Zhenghe, traditional white tea

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    Browner Style Zhenghe Dabai:

    Those who prefer white tea as their daily drink but want a bit more stimulations in taste, White Peony from Zhenghe is a great choice. It is air withered for a longer duration from one of the two classic cultivars, Zhenghe Dabai. The resultant tea tastes slightly sharper and longer than white teas produced from the other classic, Fuding Dabai. White Peony Zhenghe is a fine tea that is most affordably priced. Connoisseur classInfusion colorTCM Neutral-cool Net weight: 40 g (1.4 oz) in Kraft-alu pack
    $ 12.60
    $ 12.60
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    Huangshan Cuiyu
    $ 14.80

    Huangshan Cuiyu, maofeng green tea

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    Yuqian Huangshan Maofeng:

    Huangshan Maofeng green tea is a must-have souvenir when one visits Huangshan. However, even if you know the way to real teashops rather than tourist traps, a pack of such quality as Tea Hong's Cuiyu would come at a high price. That is why this pleasant tasting and slightly sweet baked green tea is a most popular item not only for our retail, but also export. To maintain consistent high quality, we employ only harvest before the lunar almanac demarkation of “guyu” — the first rain for seeding, around early to mid-April. "Yuqian" — before the rain — is the traditional term for this. Connoisseur's classinfusion color: lemon yellowTCM character: coolStaff pickGreat value Net weight: 35 g (1.2 oz) in Kraft-alu pack
    $ 14.80
    $ 14.80
  • Serene Water Pearl Tea, aka Ping Shui Zhu Cha
    $ 14.80

    Serene Water Pearl Tea, traditional green tea

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    Ping Shui Zhu Cha:

    Back-track 3 centuries to when Qing China was still grand and tea was a respectable drink, zhu cha ( pearl tea ) from Ping Shui — the town of Serene Water — approached the price of gold when auctioned in London. As popularity grew, compromised products took over the market and resulted in those greyish bad taste that is known as “gunpowder” today. Tea Hong revives the original sweet tasting jewel of green teas in the same revered and enjoyable quality in the cups of the gentiles in both the East and the West in the good old days, but at a far more democratically accessible price. Connoisseur's classInfusion colorTCM CoolGreat value Net weight: 60 g (2.1 oz) in Kraft-alu pillow
    $ 14.80
    $ 14.80
  • Lao Ban Zhang 2016, Aged Pu’er shengcha
    $ 64.40$ 408.00

    Lao Ban Zhang 2016, aged Pu’er shengcha cha bing

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    Renowned origin harvest by a small producer

    Lao Ban Zhang is one of the, if not the most sought after origin for premium pu’er. Rather like pursuing a rare wine, people don’t expect a sweet or easy palatial experience but one with character and strength. The tea is known for its long lasting linger. Some refer to it as “cha qi”. A really good one from the “old estate” costs a crazy fortune nowadays. Yet one from a good fringe area by a small workshop can be a lot more accessible. Let us know how you like this compared with other pu’ers. Connoisseur classInfusion colour: GoldTCM Cool EnergyGreat value! Net weight per discus: 357 g (12.6 oz) Please choose if you'd like a single discus or the whole stack:
    $ 64.40$ 408.00
    $ 64.40$ 408.00
  • Old Comrade Mini Tuo 2018, shu cha pu’er
    $ 10.30

    Mini Tuo 2018, shu cha pu’er

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    A single dose, easy tasting post-fermented tea

    Take these little studs to the dimsum restaurant for a real cup of tea to go with those savoury morsels. Or on a trip, or any place where you may make tea only in a mug, or even in a thermo flask. Because of its convenient form of package, there are countless makes of mini tuo in the market. Of all those we have screened, Haiwan’s Old Comrade has always come out as the best in taste. This compact 5 gram single dose yields a sweet, round body with surprisingly fullness. More so considering the very friendly price. Connoisseur classInfusion colorTCM NeutralGreat Value iconStaff Pick icon Net weight: approx 120 g (4.2 oz) in Kraft-alu pack
    $ 10.30
    $ 10.30
  • Yiwu Puer Maocha
    $ 13.90

    Yiwu Maocha 2017, Pu’er shengcha

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    Famous Origin

    It is said that the indigenous people in Yiwu Mountain began using tea for its medicinal purposes in the third century. The cure would soon became a beverage habit and later a trading commodity. Regardless of history, Yiwu is indeed one of the most renowned region in Yunnan for the tea’s fragrance. We have discovered a great value batch to share with you for a taste of this character without the usual unreal price tag. By design, there are two younger teas in this Puer Maocha series and this is one of them. Some people like their maocha fresher, while others prefer it aged. Enjoy! Morning sun yellowTCM Cold energyGreat Value icon Net weight: 40 g (1.4 oz) in Kraft-alu pack
    $ 13.90
    $ 13.90
  • Shen Shan Lao Shu 2012, matured Pu'er shengcha
    $ 59.00$ 374.00

    Shenshan Laoshu 2012, matured Pu’er shengcha cha bing

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    Deep Mountain Old Trees

    There are harvests from less than famous areas that can be taste worthy. That is why each producer has their own products carrying more generic names as “Deep Mountain Old Trees”, and sell them at much lower price than those with names from more sought after mountains. Some are better value than others. To me, I think this Shenshan Laoshu from Huimin Tea Factory is worth at least three times its ticket value for a body and aroma worthy of a place in the famous mountain rank. It is actually one the best generic name discus we have ever tasted, regardless of the price. One reason they can do that is their collection points spreading deep in Lincang, an area famous for its many famous tea mountains. This tea is also available in a small portion as a part of Tea Taster's Box: Shengcha Pu'er Cha Bings. Connoisseur Class iconInfusion colour: Maple syrupTCM Neutral-cool iconStaff Pick iconGreat value! Net weight per discus: 357 g (12.6 oz) Please choose if you'd like a single discus or the whole stack:
    $ 59.00$ 374.00
    $ 59.00$ 374.00
  • Bulang Peacock 2018, Aged Pu’er shengcha: a full stack, open
    $ 39.00$ 238.00

    Bulang Peacock 2018, aged Pu’er shengcha cha bing

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    A Xishuangbanna classic

    Some believe that tea originated in an area bordering Yunnan, Laos and Myanmar. Bulang Mountain lies in the middle of that within the province of Yunnan on the southern tip of an area called Xishuangbanna. Shengcha from this area is rich with flavours and not overtly strong. We have picked a good value production as an optional entry point for exploring this category of tea. Southern Yunnan is also home to the peacock, the beautiful bird that the indigenous tribes love as a symbol of grace and peace. A good tea is exactly that. Connoisseur classInfusion colour: GoldTCM Cool EnergyGreat value! Net weight per discus: 357 g (12.6 oz) Please choose if you'd like a single discus or the whole stack:
    $ 39.00$ 238.00
    $ 39.00$ 238.00
  • Mengku maocha, pu'er shengcha tea
    $ 16.90

    Western Half of the Mountain, shengcha Pu’er maocha

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    Mengku Maocha 2015 — Mengku Xi Ban Shan

    Rough terrains, with altitudes ranging from 1000’s to over 3000 m make up almost 100% of the total 475 km2 of Mengku, in the subregion of Lincang in Yunnan. The uneven landscape is interlaced with huge rocks and subtropical forests. That may explain why for over 500 years the production of tea has been a major means of livelihood for the indigenous tribes here. Old tea trees exist in patches here and there. Sometimes there is a single huge one which immediate surrounding would be cleared for pickers to work during harvests. While leaves from the east side of this cluster of mountains are known for their strong character, those produced on the west side are sweeter, silkier and more gentle. I think the latter is better in the form of maocha. We have matured this batch for 9 years for your better enjoyment, and friendlier to the stomach.
    Connoisseur Class icon Infusion colour: Gold TCM Cold energy Staff Pick icon Great value!
    Net weight: 40 g (1.4 oz) in wide Kraft-alu pack
    $ 16.90
    $ 16.90