Best Tea for Winter Warming
Robust teas to warm up during cold months.
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Best Teas for Winter Warming
Dong Ding Oolong 冻顶乌龙
Traditional Taiwanese oolong with medium roast, offering balance between floral freshness and toasty warmth. One of...
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)...
Shui Xian (Water Sprite) 水仙
Ancient Wuyi cultivar producing smooth, orchid-scented rock oolong. Often aged, developing deeper complexity over time.
Muzha Tie Guan Yin 木栅铁观音
Traditional heavily roasted Taiwanese style Tie Guan Yin from the Muzha district. Rich, complex with dried fruit and...
Shui Jin Gui 水金龟
Golden Turtle Wuyi yancha. Smooth, mineral, and floral with a sweet, lasting aftertaste.
Shui Jin Gui (Golden Water Turtle) 水金龟
One of the Four Famous Wuyi Rock Teas. Named for a legendary dispute over the tea trees. Distinctive plum-like sweetness.
Ya Shi Xiang (Duck Shit Aroma) 鸭屎香
Despite its crude name (chosen to deter thieves), this dancong offers beautiful gardenia and almond notes. One of...
Why These Teas?
How We Chose
We selected these teas for winter warming based on their caffeine level, body, flavor intensity, and traditional use in China. Robust teas to warm up during cold months.
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