free shipping from VA on all usa orders over $99

Chinese Black Tea

Black tea is fully oxidized tea that was first developed in Tong Mu Guan, Fujian province about 500 years ago, and became widely known as Lapsang Souchong. Black tea is called Hong Cha in Chinese, or literally Red Tea, as the color of black tea liquor is typically reddish. Due to the enzymes dissolved during the oxidation process, black teas are usually sweet and easy on the stomach as compared to other types of tea. The caffeine content in black tea is commonly regarded as stronger than other types of tea since it is usually brewed longer.

High quality Chinese black teas are floral, delicate, rich, sweet, and not astringent. In Chinese tea culture or Cha Dao, black tea is consumed “straight”, with no milk or sugar added to the tea liquor, as these good quality black teas can be enjoyed quite nicely on their own. We offer some most renowned Chinese black teas, such as Keemun Gongfu, Yunnan gongfu (Dian Hong) and pu-erh black tea that’s been growing in popularity in last decade.  

Steeping Guide

205°F, 4 grams (about 1 tbsp) for 8 oz of spring/filtered water, 1 min., up to 8 steepings, adjust to taste and the type of tea. 

We advise against the use of tap water as well as purified water. 

It is recommended to use the Gongfu brewing method in order to get the best out of the tea. Please click here for Gongfu brewing instructions. 

Award-Winning Imperial Keemun Gongfu Black Tea

Award-Winning Imperial Keemun Gongfu Black Tea

From $ 30.80

Black Tea - Award-Winning Imperial Keemun Gongfu Black Tea - MeiMei
This tea won third place in the Global Tea Championship Hot Loose Leaf category.  Keemun ("Qimen" in Chinese Mandarin) gongfu...
Wild Grown Lichuan Black Tea

Wild Grown Lichuan Black Tea

From $ 14.60 Regular price $ 19.50

Black Tea - Wild Grown Lichuan Black Tea - MeiMei Fine Teas
Sale
A specialty black tea from the mountainous Lichuan county, Enshi prefecture, in Hebei province, China. Lichuan features lush forest that occupying...
First Grade Keemun Gongfu Black Tea

First Grade Keemun Gongfu Black Tea

From $ 17.80

Black Tea - First Grade Keemun Gongfu Black Tea - MeiMei Fine Teas
Keemun black tea is one of the world’s four most famous black teas, well-known for its signature Keemun fragrance. Keemun...
Tongmu Guan Classic Lapsang Souchong Black Tea Smoky Zheng Shan Xiao Zhong

Tongmu Guan Classic Lapsang Souchong Black Tea Smoky Zheng Shan Xiao Zhong

Black Tea - Tongmu Guan Classic Lapsang Souchong Black Tea Smoky
Sold Out
Pinewood, Longan Fruit, Hou Yun Sensation   It is the distinct smoky flavor of Lapsang Souchong that inspires the imagination and ...
Tong Mu Guan Lapsang Souchong Old Bush Black Tea Lao Cong Hong Cha

Tong Mu Guan Lapsang Souchong Old Bush Black Tea Lao Cong Hong Cha

From $ 38.00

Black Tea - Tong Mu Guan Lapsang Souchong Old Bush Black Tea Lao Cong
Lapsang Souchong, the first black tea ever created, hails from Tong Mu Guan, Xing Chun village, in Wuyi mountains, Fujian...
Yunnan Dian Hong Golden Tips Jing Ya Black Tea Top Grade

Yunnan Dian Hong Golden Tips Jing Ya Black Tea Top Grade

From $ 20.80

Black Tea - Yunnan Dian Hong Golden Tips Jing Ya Black Tea Top Grade
Yunnan Golden Tips black tea, or Dian Hong Jin Ya in Chinese, is the highest grade of Yunnan gongfu black tea....
Yunnan Dian Hong Gongfu Black Tea Premium

Yunnan Dian Hong Gongfu Black Tea Premium

From $ 9.80

Black Tea - Yunnan Dian Hong Gongfu Black Tea Premium - MeiMei Fine
 Dian Hong means Yunnan Red in Chinese. Gong Fu means effort or skilled, which in this case, refers to the...
Nannuo Mountain Arbor Tree Pu-erh Black Tea Dragon Pearls

Nannuo Mountain Arbor Tree Pu-erh Black Tea Dragon Pearls

From $ 28.60

Black Tea - Nannuo Mountain Arbor Tree Pu-erh Black Tea Dragon Pearls
This tea hails from the famed Nannuo mountain of Menghai, Yuannan. Nannuo mountain has some of the oldest pu-erh trees...
Feng Qing Wild Grown Ancient Tree Pu-erh Black Tea

Feng Qing Wild Grown Ancient Tree Pu-erh Black Tea

From $ 36.50

Black Tea - Feng Qing Wild Grown Ancient Tree Pu-erh Black Tea
This wild grown black Pu-erh tea was first introduced from Victoria's 2016 tea sourcing trip in Feng Qing, the core-producing...
Premium Black Tea Sampler

Premium Black Tea Sampler

$ 40.00

Black Tea - Premium Black Tea Sampler - MeiMei Fine Teas
A great way to sample our exotic black teas or to introduce someone to premium Chinese teas. Perfect for a gift...