What is Chinese Scented/Flower/Blooming Tea?

• scented tea is a base of any tea in which the fragrance of a flower is diffused
• jasmine is the most fragrant and popular scented tea; much of the green tea grown in China is made into jasmine tea
• flower tea is made using only dried flowers which undergo very little processing
• chrysanthemum, osmanthus and rose are common flower teas
• blooming tea is a hand crafted tea in which edible flowers are hand tied in a ball of tea leaves
• when brewed (preferably in a glass teapot or cup) the blooming tea ball can be seen to slowly open, giving the appearance of a blossoming flower

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Blooming Heart Jasmine

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Blooming Jasmine Globosa

Blooming Lily

Blooming Marigold

Blooming Chrysanthemum

3 Flower Blend Tea

4 Flower Blend

Yellow Chrysandthemum

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Rose Buds

Keemun Rose

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Osmanthus

Osmanthus Oolong

Peppermint Oolong

Lavender Oolong

What is a Gaiwan?

Gaiwan in Chinese means "covered bowl." It is actually a bowl, a lid and a saucer, and has been used in China since the Ming dynasty. There are some alternative names resulting from different spelling and translation; "guywan" and "lidded bowl", for example.

The gaiwan is best for brewing delicate teas; it can be used for steeping, serving and drinking.

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Fish Gaiwan 100ml

Plum Blossom Gaiwan 100ml

Landscape Gaiwan 100ml

Butterfly Gaiwan 100ml

Characters Gaiwan 100ml

Green Bamboo Gaiwan 100ml

Bamboo Gaiwan 100ml

Glass Gaiwan 100ml

Glass Gaiwan 160ml

What is Chinese Red Tea?

• red tea is fully fermented tea
• key processing steps: Withering, Rolling, Baking
• processing turns leaves red; brewed tea also red
• red tea is made from the more mature leaves on the plant
• generally brewed at 100°C using one part tea to five or six parts water
• red tea is commonly brewed using the Gong Fu brewing method
• Chinese red tea is usually referred to as black tea in the west

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Keemun Red

Keemun Rose

Yunnan Dian Hong

Do you know what is a Yixing teapot?

Yixing (pronounced yeeshing) teapots are considered to be the best in which to brew oolong, pu-erh and red Chinese teas, and have been used for around a thousand years. They are hand made from purple clay (zisha) which comes from Yixing, an area northwest of Shanghai. The teapot is not glazed resulting in a better brewed tea.

To find out more, please look at the Yixing Teapot page provided by Chinese Tea for You.

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Light Brown Yixing Teapot 150ml

Trapezoid Yixing Teapot 100ml

Poem Yixing Teapot 225ml

Characters Yixing Teapot 225ml

Circular Yixing Teapot 150ml

Pear-shaped Yixing Teapot 200ml

Lotus Yixing Teapot 175ml

Egg-shaped Yixing Teapot 150ml

Bamboo Decorated Yixing Teapot 300ml

Black Classic Yixing Teapot 400ml

Vine Decorated Yixing Teapot 200ml

Brown Yixing Teapot with Infuser 200ml

Light Brown Yixing Teapot 150ml

Peach Yixing Teapot 175ml

Long Life Peach Yixing Teapot 175ml

Square Yixing Teapot 200ml

Lucky Ball Yixing Teapot 200ml

Chinese Foliage Yixing Teapot 300ml

Dark Brown Ball Yixing Teapot 175ml

Pixiu Yixing Teapot 250ml

Pomegranate Yixing Teapot 250ml

Monkey and Peach Yixing Teapot 250ml

What is Chinese Black Tea?

• key processing steps: Killing the Green, Rolling, Stacking, Baking
• black tea is made from the more mature leaves on the plant
• the stacking process is a secondary fermentation process which turns the leaves dark brown
• black teas store very well and mature with age
• though ready to drink after processing, the longer black tea is stored the better
• generally brewed at 100°C using one part tea to eight parts water
• the Gong Fu method of brewing is often used for black teas
• black teas have a strong musty, earthy aroma and taste
• Chinese black tea is not the English black tea; that is Chinese red tea!!

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Spring Tip Pu-erh

15-Year Pu-erh

18-Year Pu-erh

20-Year Pu-erh

Big Leaf Pu-erh

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Do you know what is Gong Fu tea brewing?

Gong Fu (Kung Fu, Gung Fu) tea brewing is a traditional method of brewing Chinese tea. This method requires much practice, and the name Gong Fu literally means skilful. This brewing method is used for oolong teas, pu-erh teas and red teas; by using it, the full characteristics of the tea are revealed.

The drinking of Chinese tea is used as a relaxation exercise. Though the Gong Fu tea brewing method involves certain procedures, these are simply to make a good cup of tea to be enjoyed with family and friends. This is in sharp contrast to the strict rules and formality of the Japanese Chado ceremony.

To find out more, please look at the Gong Fu Tea Brewing page provided by Chinese Tea for You.

What Is Taiwan Oolong Tea?

• Taiwan oolong is also known as Formosa oolong; Formosa, the previous name of Taiwan, means "Beautiful" in Portuguese, as called by the first European explorers
• the original oolong tea plants came from China; due to limited cross-cultivation, oolong tea plants in Taiwan are very pure with only seven or eight varieties
• most Taiwan (Formosa) oolong teas are grown in high mountain regions; the cooler environment leads to slower growth and fewer crops meaning the tea is always in demand
• in Taiwan, high mountain oolong teas are considered the best
• the additional firing which oolong teas undergo, gives the Taiwan oolong teas a darker colour and stronger flavour

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Jade Oolong

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