Chinese Tea for You

What is Chinese Scented/Flower/Blooming Tea?

2007-05-05T12:30:00.001-07:00

• 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

The above information is provided by Chinese Tea for You.

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Spring Tip Jasmine

Silver Tip Jasmine

Jasmine Ring

Jasmine Pearl

Tai Chi Jasmine Pearl

Blooming Tea Sampler Set

Blooming Heart Jasmine

Blooming Lily Jasmine

Blooming Jasmine Globosa

Blooming Lily

Blooming Marigold

Blooming Chrysanthemum

3 Flower Blend Tea

4 Flower Blend

Yellow Chrysandthemum

Flower Jasmine

Rose Buds

Keemun Rose

Pink Rose Buds

Osmanthus

Osmanthus Oolong

Peppermint Oolong

Lavender Oolong

What is a Gaiwan?

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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.

The above information is provided by Chinese Tea for You.

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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?

2007-01-15T13:58:00.000-08:00

• 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?

2006-12-23T13:29:00.000-08:00

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?

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• 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

Aged Liu An

Do you know what is Gong Fu tea brewing?

2006-12-12T14:37:00.000-08:00

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?

2006-11-30T13:38:00.000-08:00

• 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

The above information is provided by Chinese Tea for You.

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Four Seasons Spring Oolong

Jade Oolong

Ginseng Oolong

Wenshan Pouchong

Oriental Beauty

Dong Ding Oolong

Lishan Oolong

Shanlihsi Oolong

What is Wuyi Rock Tea?

2006-11-28T13:41:00.000-08:00

• Wuyi Rock tea (Yan Cha) is so called because the tea plants are grown in rocky outcrops on Wuyishan Mountain
• many of the Wuyi Rock oolong teas get their names from folklore and legendary stories
• on regular tea farms, tea plants are usually grown in formal rows; because of the natural rocky terrain Wuyi Rock tea plants are grown in a scattered manner
• the combination of temperature, rainfall and humidity experienced on Wuyishan Mountain give the Wuyi Rock oolong teas their characteristic aroma and flavour
• the fragrance of Wuyi Rock teas is natural and not impregnated during processing as in scented tea
• Wuyishan Mountain is a popular tourist attraction because of its magnificent scenery as well as being a famous oolong tea growing area

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Wuyi Shuixian

Qianlixiang Wuyi Rock Tea

Rou Gui Wuyi Rock Tea

Tieluohan Wuyi Rock Tea

Dahongpao Wuyi Rock Tea

Baijiguan Wuyi Rock Tea

What Is Chinese Oolong Tea?

2006-11-24T15:14:00.000-08:00

• there are many oolong teas from China; the three most common types are Tieguanyin, Oolong and Dancong
• Tieguanyin is the most popular Chinese oolong tea with many varieties; the best are from Anxi in Fujian Province
• Oolong means "Black Dragon" in Chinese
• Dancong teas are grown in the Fenghuangshan Mountain region of Guangdong Province; they are quite rare Chinese oolong teas since they are produced in limited quantities

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Special Grade Tieguanyin

Monkey Picked Tieguanyin

Supreme Monkey Picked Tieguanyin

Fragrant Tieguanyin

Charcoal Roasted Tieguanyin

Nanyan Tieguanyin

Golden Oolong

Osmanthus Oolong

Peppermint Oolong

Lavender Oolong

Super Fine Oolong

Fragrant Oolong

Phoenix Dancong

Song Zhong Dancong

Pomelo Tea

Oolong Tea Sampler Set

What Is Oolong Tea?

2006-11-15T13:10:00.000-08:00

• oolong tea is a class of tea and also a common name for a tea
• key processing steps: Withering, Killing the Green, Rolling, Baking (usually more than once)
• the degree of heat used in the extra firing (light-, medium-, or heavy-fired) affects the characteristics of the oolong tea
• a half fermented tea midway between green and red tea; the middle of the processed oolong tea leaf is green while the edges are red
• oolong tea has a strong green tea taste with sweetness of red tea
• generally brewed at 98-100°C using one part tea to four or six parts water
• to appreciate the complex tastes and fragrances of the finer oolongs, Gong Fu style brewing is recommended

Chinese Tea for You brings you a wide range of fine oolong teas from China and Taiwan; to see our selection simply click on the links below.

Chinese Oolong Tea

Wuyi Rock Tea

Taiwan Oolong Tea

How do I brew a good cup of Chinese tea?

2006-10-17T13:20:00.000-07:00

What is a good cup of tea? Only you can be the judge of that. It is your cup of tea, and so the most important factor to think about when brewing tea is your taste preference. Making Chinese tea is not a science it is an art.

The key factors that affect the brewing of Chinese tea are:
• amount of tea leaves
• water temperature
• amount of water
• steeping time

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

What is Chinese Yellow Tea?

2006-10-13T13:11:00.000-07:00

• key processing steps: Killing the Green, Yellowing, Rolling, Baking
• the Yellowing process dissolves the chlorophyll in the leaf taking away its green colour
• yellow tea is generally brewed at 95°C, using one part tea to six parts water
• the colour of the brewed tea is also yellow

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Junshan Silver Needle

Do you know why Chinese tea is good for you?

2006-09-19T13:37:00.000-07:00

There are three key elements which occur naturally in Chinese tea and to which the major health benefits are attributed: nutrients, antioxidants and caffeine. Since it undergoes the least amount of processing which alters the natural components, green tea generally has the highest content of all these nutrients and antioxidants and so is thought to give the most health benefits. Oolong and black teas do, however, have supporting studies for their own distinct health benefits claims which are now being made known.

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

What is Chinese White Tea?

2006-09-02T13:11:00.000-07:00

• white tea is made from the youngest buds, picked in Spring, before they are open and still covered in fine white hairs
• key processing steps: Withering, Baking
• white tea does not go through the Killing the Green or Rolling processes so that the fine white hairs are not destroyed
• the delicate appearance and flavour of the leaf are also preserved
• white tea is generally brewed at 95°C, using one part tea to three or four parts water

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Shou Mei

Grade 1 White Peony

Supreme White Peony

Silver Needle Pekoe

Do you know how Chinese tea is produced?

2006-08-30T14:41:00.000-07:00

Green tea, yellow tea, black tea etc. all originate from the same plant (Camellia sinensis); the differences in a tea's characteristics come from the processing.

The quality, aroma and taste of the tea depends largely on the soil in which it is grown, the water which helps it grow, and the skill and experience of those who pick and process the tea leaves.

Though the processing of the tea leaves at each facility may be as individual as the processing of the grapes at each vineyard to make wine, there are several key processes which are common to all.

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

What is Chinese Green Tea?

2006-08-26T13:43:00.000-07:00

• green tea is the most natural of Chinese tea classes since it is subject to minimum processing
• key processing steps: Killing the Green, Rolling, Baking
• most of the Chinese tea produced is green tea
• green tea has beauty of shape, a strong fragrance and a rich, natural, fresh taste
• has the greatest potential health benefit since most nutrients and antioxidants are preserved
• because green tea leaves are delicate it is generally brewed at 85-90°C using one part tea to seven parts water

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Grade 1 Dragon Well

Supreme Dragon Well

Yu Qian Dragon Well

Ming Qian Dragon Well

Huangshan Fur Peak

Dongshan Biluochun

Tunxi Green

Huangshan Green Sea Anemone

Do you know how Chinese tea is classified?

2006-08-24T13:14:00.000-07:00

There have been several attempts to formalise Chinese tea classification, the latest having occurred after the Second World War. This classification of Chinese tea is defined according to the amount of fermentation the tea leaves undergo. Fermentation (or oxidation) is the process of exposing the tea leaves to air which changes the leaves to give them their distinct taste/colour.

To find out more about it, please look at the Tea Classification page provided by Chinese Tea for You.

Chinese Tea for You

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Your one-stop tea shop for quality Chinese tea and tea-related products. It brings you a different tea experience and encourages the everyday drinking of Chinese tea.

Chinese Tea for You

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Enhance Your Tea Experience with Tea Accessories

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• to help you enjoy your Chinese tea experience a variety of tea accessories, for different purposes, are made

• tea accessories are a perfect accompaniment to the brewing of fine Chinese teas and are a good addition to a teaware collection

• tea accessories also make perfect gifts for the Chinese tea drinkers you know

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Rosewood Tea Tool 4-piece Set

Lotus Tea Dispenser

Characters Tea Caddy

Airtight Tea Container

Butterfly Teacups

Red Gift Box

Chinese Tea Sampler Sets

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Chinese tea sampler sets can be used for many purposes. By having a selection of teas readily available, they are ideal for offering to visitors at home or in the office. They are perfect for someone who is just starting to drink Chinese tea, and wishes to experience each class of tea. Tea sampler sets also make wonderful gifts for friends and family who already enjoy Chinese tea.

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Premium Tea Sampler Set

Supreme Tea Sampler Set

Green Tea Sampler Set

Oolong Tea Sampler Set

Blooming Tea Sampler Set

Why use glass teaware?

2006-08-04T13:10:00.000-07:00

Glass teaware enables you to enjoy the 'spectacular' Chinese teas. You can watch your blooming teas blossom, your Junshan Silver Needle tea dance, and your Jasmine Pearl tea unfurl!

For regular Chinese tea it is easy to see the colour of the tea with glass teaware, and so to decide when to stop the infusion.

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Piao I Teapot 500ml

Piao I Teapot 1000ml

Glass Gaiwan 100ml

Glass Gaiwan 160ml

Glass Teacup with Infuser 250ml

Glass Teapot with Infuser 200ml

Glass Teapot with Infuser 250ml

What is Chinese Compressed Tuocha and Tribute Tea?

2006-08-02T13:18:00.000-07:00

• made in Yunnan Province, the home of Pu-erh tea
• Tuocha can be described as the shape of a bird's nest, a bowl or a mushroom head
• originally tea was compressed into tuocha of various sizes for easier storage, and convenience in transportation; the new mini tuocha provides convenience for today's living
• in old China, tribute tea was used to pay the Emperor in lieu of taxes; only the very best quality teas were acceptable as tribute
• tribute teas are shaped as bricks, cakes or melons, with melons ranging in size from a few hundred grams to several kilograms
• green compressed tea is aged completely naturally; mature compressed tea is given its aged taste more quickly by stacking the tea before being compressed

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1994 Mini Tuocha

Green Mini Tuocha

Rose Mini Tuocha

Jasmine Mini Tuocha

Chrysanthemum Mini Tuocha

1994 Xiaguan Mature Tuocha

1994 Menghai Mature Tuocha

1993 Phoenix Mature Tuocha

1998 Crane Green Tuocha

1992 Crane Green Tuocha

1984 Crane Green Tuocha

Mature Melon Tribute Tea

Golden Melon Tribute Tea

Golden Melon Tribute Tea Bundle

Aged Golden Melon Tribute Tea 3.3kg

Aged Golden Melon Tribute Tea 5.5kg

What are Chinese Compressed Tea Bricks and Cakes?

2006-07-28T13:01:00.000-07:00

• made in Yunnan Province, the home of Pu-erh tea
• compressed tea cakes are commonly referred to as "Chi Tse Beeng Cha" in China
• tea is compressed into bricks and cakes of various sizes for easier storage, and convenience in transportation
• green brick/cake teas are aged completely naturally; mature brick/cake teas are given their aged taste more quickly by stacking the tea before compression

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25-Year Green Pu-erh Flakes

1990 Mature Pu-erh Brick

1989 Xiaguan Green Pu-erh Brick

1992 Green Pu-erh Brick

1994 Plum Blossom Pu-erh Cake

1994 Plum Blossom Pu-erh Cake

1999 Ding Xing Pu-erh Cake

1999 Song Pin Blue Label Pu-erh Cake

1999 Song Pin Red Label Pu-erh Cake

1996 Old Tree Green Pu-erh Cake

1992 Green Pu-erh Brick

What is Chinese Compressed Tea?

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• compressed tea is formed using pu-erh tea leaves
• the pu-erh tea leaves are steamed, pressed into shape and dried; common shapes are bricks and cakes
• tuocha compressed tea is formed in the shape of a nest, usually 100g in weight; for the convenience of everyday use, mini tuocha, weighing about 5 grams, are popular
• compressed pu-erh tea can be stored for years, decades even, it undergoes continuous fermentation and should be stored in contact with air at room temperature
• similar to black tea, compressed tea improves with age; some of the best pu-erh tea cakes can be up to 70 years old and very expensive
• best brewed at 100°C using one part tea to six parts water
• compressed pu-erh tea is commonly brewed using the Gong Fu brewing method

Chinese Tea for You brings you a wide range of fine Chinese compressed teas; to see our selection simply click on the links below.

Compressed Tea Bricks and Cakes

Compressed Tuocha and Tribute Tea

Teasets for Sharing Your Tea

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The drinking of Chinese tea is used as a relaxation exercise. What could be better than using a teaset to share a good, relaxing cup of Chinese tea with family and friends?

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Characters Gaiwan Teaset

Fish Teaset

Green Lotus Teaset

Goldfish Teaset

Characters Gaiwan Teaset with Serving Jug

Characters Teapot Teaset

Butterfly Teaset