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I believe that Leo is the greatest tea connoisseur that I have ever met
Steven Goldstein Swiss entrepreneur and global gastronomic brand founder, Switzerland
Leo is the TEA Man. His Knowledge is beyond compare and he is dedicated to his cause of helping us all understand and appreciate the many nuances and attributes of tea.. He is the creator and founder of the Ming Cha brand.
Deborah Biber Senior global trade and business governance executive, Australia
A company that has the highest quality product control and information available of product origin and rating. just like high end Japanese sake and high end food and beverage. Tea Hong and its owner Leo Kwan is head and shoulders in the Chinese tea world. It is as good as it gets. Truly recommend trying the teas, carefully following instruction in making the best tea infusion possible. The tea alone is not enough to make a great tea experience.Water and its temperature, tea pot, tea cup, technical skill in pouring the water in the tea pot.But most important is the heart and energy of the person while handling the infusion. Tea Hong has taught me all this.
Carlos Jorge Higuchi Senior Global Finance & Capital Markets Executive, United States
the very best, without a doubt
I’ve consumed more than 1,000 different teas from over 100 vendors during the past 20+ years, and in my opinion it doesn’t get much better than Tea Hong. Not only is this entire catalog curated and selected to be among the finest teas available anywhere in the world, but the level of detail that goes into both this website and Leo’s other website (Tea Guardian) is a reflection of how passionate Leo is about educating tea drinkers around the world. This entire catalog is curated and selected to be among the finest teas available anywhere in the world – and if you’re looking for Phoenix Mountain oolongs, look no further, Leo has put together the absolute best that any connoisseur could ever wish for.
The price to quality ratio is unbeatable and the flavor profiles are exquisite beyond belief. I never knew such gastronomic qualities could be achieved at such reasonable price points… Tea Hong truly is the mecca for Fenghuang oolong. Across the full range of offerings, the attention to subtle nuances is unparalleled. Every tea I have tried is worth every penny, and the information about each tea is worth every second of your time. I am glad to have explored the world of tea through the lens of many different vendors, and found some great ones along the way, but after having discovered Tea Hong, I feel completely and entirely satisfied in my life. I no longer seek out new vendors, and I find myself only buying tea from Leo.
I know that, whatever I buy from Tea Hong, it’s going to be mind-numbingly impressive, and I can always count on Leo to offer the very best tea at prices that other vendors could never match. I am happy to be able to support Tea Hong and I think everybody should as well. Even the most discerning and demanding aficionados will find something that will blow their minds no matter what their favorite teas are. For me, personally, that is Fenghuang dancong, and I can say without a doubt there is no better vendor out there.
Save your money and do yourself a favor – come and explore the very best collection that anybody could ever dream of and wish for.
N.N. Agri-tech innovator and entrepreneur, and a very serious tea connoisseur who prefers a hidden identity, United States
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I'm 4 (or 5, who's counting?) bags into this sencha and I can't get enough, this is one of the most enjoyable and complex Japanese... Show More
green teas I've come across. In my opinion, this is right up there with what one would reasonably expect in competition-grade batches.
I'm amazed by how well this resists turning bitter - I can put 8 grams in a 400mL thermos, pour 180*F water into it, and seal it up for an hour or two before decanting & drinking.
The resulting tea is remarkably smooth with perfect clarity in the flavor profile. The body is very slippery and chewy with no abrasiveness on the palate, and there are clear notes of mushrooms, watermelon, cucumbers, and thick undertones of sea lettuce (a type of green seaweed, Ulva lactuca). The flavors are very layered and surprisingly intact considering this time & temperature combo approaches the polar-opposite of one might expect to work well.
I, on the flipside, can't get enough of this technique. This is the only way I brew this tea now. The cups it renders are so potent, with tons of flavor bursting out in every drop.
If I lower the temperature, some creamy-floral notes seem to develop - along the lines of sea salt spritzed zucchini blossoms - so too does a distinct note of bee pollen, which really clings to the throat in the aftertaste.
Such an invigorating experience. Every time I drink it I'm blown away. Show Less
This is my favourite Wuyi Oolong of the Tea Hong line-up. It is well matured and has the quintessential floral fragrance of true &... Show More
amp; properly processed Shui Xian.
Use slightly cooled water or shorter steeps to experience the soft and profound white flower bouquet of this beautiful tea. Longer steeps will yield more woody and mineral taste and steeping this generous tea further, you can coax out the remaining trace of the roast that compliments very nicely the floral and woody taste. This is a true gem ! Show Less
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Leo Kwan
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This particular tea has a particular sentiment for us Hong Kongers. It is a more refined version of the old time dimsum restaurant... Show More
staple tea "Shui Sin" (in Cantonese, rather than "Shui Xian" as in Mandarin). Sadly it is gone from the menu now because of cost. For us, it still is a favourite for pairing with those tasty little morsels or even with a full meal. Those taste characters as you described are exactly why the tea complements so well such food. Show Less
This is a very complex oolong, it took me a few sessions using both gong-fu and Western-style to feel like I had developed a suffi... Show More
cient enough understanding to leave a review.
Take your time with these leaves, don't rush them. They take a while to open up, and when they do, there are so many layers of flavor that you can peel back slowly and meticulously through a focused approach whether you're doing gong-fu or Western-style.
Push the leaves towards the end of the session, give them a nice hot bath and let them steep for so long that a timer doesn't really matter anymore. This tea holds its composure very well and is graceful in its finish.
The trick with this tea is to take your time with it. I can't stress that enough - take the time to have a relaxed and steady session with it. Sip it slowly, pay attention to the evolution of flavors as the soup cools, and see what aromatics you can lift off the bottom of an empty cup as it cools. You'll probably find so much that; like me, you'll have to brew it up again a few times in order to understand it even once.
I see why this is an award-winning tea. Show Less
Black Earth; Red FruitIf you treat Yiwu right, it will oblige with a smooth, obsidian-black elixir of earth, mineral and fog. In ... Show More
a word: rarefied.
The first few raven-dark cups gave way to a mahogany red color on subsequent infusions. The bold, earthy mist evolved to reveal a rich, mingled impression of truffle and cherry.
I wish I’d known this sooner. A caddy of Yiwu Large Leaf has been sitting in the back of my cupboard for months, neglected and misunderstood. Yiwu, it was me, not you!
My one previous uninspired tasting was the result of skimping on the tea as well as miscalculation of water temperature and infusion time. I’ve now corrected those variables after a double blanching. What a remarkable difference.
Do all Shengcha pu’ers have this broad range of color and taste? I want to find out. And thanks, Yiwu Large Leaf, for not saying, “I told you so.” Show Less
Very Well DoneOften, roasted teas will be overdone. This is not the case with this one. The tea produces a nice floral aroma with ... Show More
a mellow sweet flavor of fruits and some nuttiness. The mouth stays wet and reveals a good body to the tea. Some huigan and mouth activity. Seems to strengthen after a few brews. Long lasting. A very solid tea that holds up repeatedly. Show Less
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Swiss entrepreneur and global gastronomic brand founder, Switzerland
Deborah Biber
Senior global trade and business governance executive, Australia
Carlos Jorge Higuchi
Senior Global Finance & Capital Markets Executive, United States
Agri-tech innovator and entrepreneur, and a very serious tea connoisseur who prefers a hidden identity, United States
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