Best Tea for Summer Cooling
Refreshing teas to cool down in hot weather.
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Best Teas for Summer Cooling
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...
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...
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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...
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...
Aged Fuding White Tea 老白茶
White tea aged for several years, developing complex herbal and medicinal notes. Traditionally valued in Fujian for...
Cangling Baicha 苍岭白茶
White tea from Cangling in Zhejiang. Delicate, floral, and refreshingly sweet with a pale golden liquor.
Chunmee (Precious Eyebrow) 眉茶
Eyebrow-shaped green tea, primarily produced for export. Offers good value with a plummy, slightly tart character.
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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How We Chose
We selected these teas for summer cooling based on their caffeine level, body, flavor intensity, and traditional use in China. Refreshing teas to cool down in hot weather.
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