Best Tea for Daily Drinking
Reliable, affordable teas for everyday enjoyment.
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Best Teas for Daily Drinking
Bai Ji Guan (White Cockscomb) 白鸡冠
One of the Four Famous Wuyi Rock Teas, named for its pale yellow-green leaves. Lighter than most yancha with...
Bailin Gongfu 白琳工夫
Traditional Fujian black tea from Bailin. Delicate, floral, and slightly sweet with a reddish-gold liquor.
Ben Shan 本山
Traditional Anxi oolong cultivar often compared to Tie Guan Yin. Smooth, floral, and slightly less aromatic than its...
Bu Zhi Chun 不知春
Wuyi yancha named after the late-arriving spring. Light, floral, and mineral with a refreshing character.
Chunmee (Precious Eyebrow) 眉茶
Eyebrow-shaped green tea, primarily produced for export. Offers good value with a plummy, slightly tart character.
Da Ye Oolong 大叶乌龙
Large-leaf Anxi oolong with a full, smooth body and a long-lasting floral aroma.
Dinggu Dafang 顶谷大方
Flat-pressed green tea from Anhui with a roasted chestnut character similar to Longjing but with a fuller body and...
Duyun Maojian 都匀毛尖
Fine green tea from Guizhou province, known for its delicate appearance and sweet, chestnut flavor. Growing...
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Enshi Yulu (Jade Dew) 恩施玉露
One of the few remaining Chinese steamed green teas, similar to Japanese processing. Produces a vivid green liquor...
Fujian Baihao 福建白毫
Fujian silver-needle style green tea with fuzzy white buds. Delicate, sweet, and floral with very little astringency.
Gougunao 狗牯脑
Fine green tea from Suichuan in Jiangxi. Tiny twisted leaves produce a bright, brisk, and sweet infusion.
Gunpowder Green 珠茶
Tightly rolled green tea pellets, traditionally for export. The leaves slowly unfurl during brewing, releasing bold,...
Guzhu Zisun 顾渚紫笋
Purple bamboo shoot green tea from Guzhu. Tender purple-tinged buds with a sweet, floral, and refreshing character.
Huang Jin Gui (Golden Osmanthus) 黄金桂
Anxi oolong known for its natural osmanthus-like fragrance. Earlier harvest than Tie Guan Yin, with a lighter, more...
Huang Zhi Xiang Dancong 黄枝香单丛
Yellow Branch Fragrance dancong with bright floral and citrus notes. Elegant and complex with a clean finish.
Huangjin Gui 黄金桂
Fragrant Anxi oolong known as Golden Osmanthus. Light oxidation gives it a bright floral aroma with a sweet, silky liquor.
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We selected these teas for daily drinking based on their caffeine level, body, flavor intensity, and traditional use in China. Reliable, affordable teas for everyday enjoyment.
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