Best Tea for Hosting Guests
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Best Teas for Hosting Guests
Alishan High Mountain Oolong 阿里山乌龙
Lightly oxidized oolong from Taiwan's Alishan mountain range, grown above 1000m. Known for intense floral fragrance...
Anji Bai Cha (Anji White Tea) 安吉白茶
A unique green tea (not white, despite the name) from Anji county known for its pale color and high amino acid...
Bai Hao Yin Zhen (Silver Needle) 白毫银针
The highest grade of white tea, made exclusively from unopened buds covered in silvery-white down. Subtle sweetness...
Bai Mudan (White Peony) 白牡丹
White tea featuring one bud and two leaves, offering more body and complexity than Silver Needle at a more accessible price.
Biluochun (Green Snail Spring) 碧螺春
Prized spring green tea from Dongting Mountain near Tai Lake, known for its tightly curled spiral shape resembling...
Da Hong Pao (Big Red Robe) 大红袍
The king of Wuyi rock oolongs, legendary for the original mother trees that produced tea worth more than gold. Deep...
Da Yu Ling 大禹岭
One of Taiwan's highest elevation oolongs, grown above 2,000m. Exceptionally clean, floral, and sweet with a cooling finish.
Dong Ding Oolong 冻顶乌龙
Traditional Taiwanese oolong with medium roast, offering balance between floral freshness and toasty warmth. One of...
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Dongting Biluochun 洞庭碧螺春
Biluochun, literally "green snail spring," is one of China's ten famous teas, grown among fruit trees on Dongting...
Huangshan Maofeng 黄山毛峰
Premium green tea from the misty peaks of Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) in Anhui province. Named for its downy white...
Liu An Gua Pian (Melon Seed) 六安瓜片
Unique green tea made only from single leaves (no buds or stems), shaped like melon seeds. One of China's historic...
Lu'an Guapian 六安瓜片
Famous Anhui green tea whose name means "Lu'an Melon Seed" for its flat, oval, seed-like leaves. Unique among...
Mi Lan Xiang Dancong 蜜兰香单丛
Honey-orchid fragrance dancong from Phoenix Mountain. Intensely aromatic with honeyed fruit and orchid notes.
Phoenix Dancong (Mi Lan Xiang) 凤凰单丛蜜兰香
Single-bush oolongs from Phoenix Mountain, each tree producing unique aromatic profiles. Mi Lan Xiang (Honey Orchid)...
Rou Gui (Cinnamon) 肉桂
Popular Wuyi rock oolong known for its distinctive cinnamon-like aroma and spicy character. Often blended with Shui Xian.
Shan Lin Xi 杉林溪
High mountain oolong from Shan Lin Xi, Taiwan. Grown around 1,500m, it is floral, creamy, and remarkably smooth with...
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We selected these teas for hosting guests based on their caffeine level, body, flavor intensity, and traditional use in China. Impressive teas for sharing with visitors.
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