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Chinese Green Tea

Green tea is an unoxidized tea which originated in China about thousands years ago. The processing of green tea involved rapid heat, which is used to “seal” the enzymes to prevent further oxidation. There are two methods used to fire green tea, pan-fired, or pan-fry method and steamed method. Most Chinese green teas use pan-firing method. Green tea has abundant anti-oxidants, along with other health benefits and has been widely studied around the world. Green tea is most cherished for its taste and freshness so early harvests, usually pre-ming in early April is considered the highest quality.

While China grows more than two thousand green tea varietals, we primarily focus on legendary green teas from their true origins, the real deal, as terroir is a very important factor in the quality and taste of green tea.  Some of the most renowned green teas we carry are West Lake Dragon Well, Huang Shan Mao Feng, Liu An Gua Pian, Tai Ping Hou Kui, and Anji Bai Cha. 
  

Green Tea Steeping Guide

To get the most enjoyment out of the tea, we recommend using a gaiwan or glass brewing vessel without an infuser. For the best tea tasting results, warm up the tea ware first, then add the tea leaves, take in the aroma, then pour the hot water on the side wall of the teaware. Please see more specific step-by-step brewing instructions below: 

1. Tea to water ratio: 3g to 150ml/5oz water.

2. Water temperature: 180-185 F or 85 Celsius. Never use boiling water.

3. Water quality: Recommend to use spring water or filtered water. No tap water, purified or distilled water. 

4. Brewing time: First steep about 2 minutes, subsequent steep 1-2min. If you use a gaiwan or porcelain teapot, please don’t cover your tea with the lid.

5. Friendly reminder, please don’t forget to smell the aroma before drinking your tea. Aroma is always the first part of your sensory tea experience. 

High Mountain Dragon Well Green Tea Long Jing

High Mountain Dragon Well Green Tea Long Jing

From $ 32.60 Regular price $ 62.50

High Mountain Dragon Well Green Tea Long Jing
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Award-winning Floral Pre-ming Dragon Well Green Tea Long Jing

Award-winning Floral Pre-ming Dragon Well Green Tea Long Jing

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Award-winning Floral Pre-ming Dragon Well Green Tea Long Jing
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Signature Shi Feng Long Jing Dragon Well Green Tea

Signature Shi Feng Long Jing Dragon Well Green Tea

From $ 120.00 Regular price $ 220.00

Signature Shi Feng Long Jing Dragon Well Green Tea
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Organic Enshi Yu Lu Jade Dew Selenium-rich Green Tea

Organic Enshi Yu Lu Jade Dew Selenium-rich Green Tea

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Organic Enshi Yu Lu Jade Dew Selenium-rich Green Tea
Enshi Yu Lu is produced in the remote Wuling mountainous two ethnic groups autonomous prefecture of Hubei province. Yu Lu,...
Authentic Mei Jia Wu West Lake Dragon Well Xi Hu Long Jing Green Tea

Authentic Mei Jia Wu West Lake Dragon Well Xi Hu Long Jing Green Tea

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Authentic Mei Jia Wu West Lake Dragon Well Xi Hu Long Jing Green Tea
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High Mountain Authentic Anji Bai Cha Green Tea

High Mountain Authentic Anji Bai Cha Green Tea

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High Mountain Authentic Anji Bai Cha Green Tea
This tea is from Da Xi village, in the heart of Bai Cha producing area of Anji County. While there...
Award-Winning Artisan Lu An Gua Pian Melon Seed Green Tea

Award-Winning Artisan Lu An Gua Pian Melon Seed Green Tea

Award-Winning Artisan Lu An Gua Pian Melon Seed Green Tea
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A masterfully crafted tea made with devotion, passion and extraordinary methods, this tea has won 3rd place award in the prestigious 2016...
Top Grade Huang Shan Mao Feng Yellow Mountain Green Tea

Top Grade Huang Shan Mao Feng Yellow Mountain Green Tea

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Top Grade Huang Shan Mao Feng Yellow Mountain Green Tea
One of the top ten most famous Chinese teas, this tea comes from the north side of Huang Shan mountain,...
Super Grade Authentic Tai Ping Hou Kui Green Tea Monkey King

Super Grade Authentic Tai Ping Hou Kui Green Tea Monkey King

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Super Grade Authentic Tai Ping Hou Kui Green Tea Monkey King
Tai Ping Hou Kui, one of China's most prestigious teas, whose reputation can be traced back to when it took the...
Early Spring Bamboo Tips Green Tea Zhu Ye Qing

Early Spring Bamboo Tips Green Tea Zhu Ye Qing

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Early Spring Bamboo Tips Green Tea Zhu Ye Qing
Zhu Ye Qing has risen to be one of the most famous teas in modern Chinese tea culture due to...
Shi Feng Long Jing Lion's Peak Dragonwell Green Tea

Shi Feng Long Jing Lion's Peak Dragonwell Green Tea

Shi Feng Long Jing Lion’s Peak Dragonwell Green Tea
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 Shi Feng Long Jing is regarded as the cream of the crop of West Lake dragon well green tea among...
Early Spring Mengding Huang Ya Yellow Tea

Early Spring Mengding Huang Ya Yellow Tea

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Wild Grown Huo Shan Huang Ya Yellow Tea

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Dog Head Tribute Green Tea

Dog Head Tribute Green Tea


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Premium Green Tea Sampler

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