Best Tea for Meditation & Mindfulness
Teas that promote calm, focused awareness.
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Best Teas for Meditation & Mindfulness
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...
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...
Shi Feng Longjing 狮峰龙井
Premium Longjing from Lion Peak, the most prized sub-region of West Lake Hangzhou. Prized for its jade color, flat...
Taiping Houkui (Monkey King) 太平猴魁
Distinctive green tea with exceptionally large, flat leaves pressed during processing. One of China's Top Ten Famous...
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Xi Hu Longjing (Dragon Well) 西湖龙井
China's most famous green tea, prized for its flat, smooth leaves and distinctive chestnut flavor. Authentic Xi Hu...
Cangling Baicha 苍岭白茶
White tea from Cangling in Zhejiang. Delicate, floral, and refreshingly sweet with a pale golden liquor.
Duyun Maojian 都匀毛尖
Fine green tea from Guizhou province, known for its delicate appearance and sweet, chestnut flavor. Growing...
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.
Gong Mei (Tribute Eyebrow) 贡眉
Grade between White Peony and Shou Mei, using slightly finer leaves. Good balance of affordability and quality.
Gougunao 狗牯脑
Fine green tea from Suichuan in Jiangxi. Tiny twisted leaves produce a bright, brisk, and sweet infusion.
Guzhu Zisun 顾渚紫笋
Purple bamboo shoot green tea from Guzhu. Tender purple-tinged buds with a sweet, floral, and refreshing character.
Why These Teas?
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We selected these teas for meditation & mindfulness based on their caffeine level, body, flavor intensity, and traditional use in China. Teas that promote calm, focused awareness.
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