Chinese tea guide
China Tea House 中国茶
Explore Chinese tea by category, origin, flavor, brewing style, and side-by-side comparisons.
Tea Categories
Start with the major families of Chinese tea, from fresh green tea to aged pu'er and dark tea.
Black Tea红茶
Black tea (called 'red tea' in Chinese for its reddish liquor) is fully oxidized, resulting in bold, robust flavors with notes...
Dark Tea黑茶
Dark tea (黑茶/heicha) undergoes post-fermentation through microbial activity, developing earthy, smooth, and complex flavors....
Green Tea绿茶
Green tea is minimally oxidized, preserving the fresh, vegetal character of the tea leaves. The leaves are quickly heated...
Oolong Tea乌龙茶
Oolong tea spans a wide oxidation range from 15% to 85%, creating remarkable diversity from light, floral teas to dark,...
Pu'er Tea普洱茶
Pu'er is a unique tea tradition from Yunnan province made exclusively from large-leaf tea cultivars (大叶种). Sheng (raw) pu'er...
Scented Tea花茶
Scented teas are created by layering tea leaves with fresh flowers, allowing the tea to absorb the floral aroma naturally....
White Tea白茶
White tea undergoes minimal processing with no rolling or shaping, allowing the leaves to wither and dry naturally. This...
Yellow Tea黄茶
Yellow tea is the rarest of the six main tea categories, produced through a unique 'sealed yellowing' process that gives it a...
Featured Teas
Begin with well-known varieties that anchor the map of Chinese tea styles and regions.
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 and creamy texture.
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 content. The...
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 with notes...
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 snail...
Bingdao Sheng冰岛生茶
Prized sheng pu'er from Bingdao village. Intensely sweet, cooling, and floral with a thick body and long finish.
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 mineral...
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.
Tea Regions
Follow terroir across Fujian cliffs, Yunnan forests, Hangzhou gardens, and Taiwan high mountains.
Alishan阿里山
High altitude with cool temperatures. Famous high mountain oolong.
Anhui安徽
Mountain ranges with misty climate. Home to Keemun and Huangshan teas.
Anji County安吉
Bamboo forests with cool climate. Origin of Anji Bai Cha.
Anxi County安溪
Subtropical highland climate. Origin of Tie Guan Yin oolong.
Chaozhou潮州
Gongfu tea culture heartland. Home to Phoenix Mountain.
Dong Ding冻顶
Traditional roasted oolong origin. Lower elevation Nantou area.
Dongting Mountain洞庭山
Island in Tai Lake. Protected origin for Biluochun.
Fuding福鼎
Coastal mountain area. Origin of Fuding white tea.
Best Tea For
Discover the right Chinese tea for every moment—morning energy, evening relaxation, hosting guests, and more.
After Meal Digestion
Teas traditionally enjoyed after heavy meals to aid digestion.
Afternoon Focus
Teas for maintaining concentration during work or study.
Daily Drinking
Reliable, affordable teas for everyday enjoyment.
Evening Relaxation
Calming teas for winding down without disrupting sleep.
Hosting Guests
Impressive teas for sharing with visitors.
Meditation & Mindfulness
Teas that promote calm, focused awareness.
Morning Energy
Teas to start the day with sustained energy and mental clarity.
Special Occasions
Premium teas for celebrations and important moments.
Summer Cooling
Refreshing teas to cool down in hot weather.
Winter Warming
Robust teas to warm up during cold months.
Tea Guides
Learn how to brew, store, and compare Chinese tea with practical guides for beginners and enthusiasts.
Chinese Tea for Beginners
A simple introduction to Chinese tea categories, flavors, and how to start brewing at home.
Caffeine in Chinese Tea
How much caffeine is in green tea, oolong, black tea, and pu'er? A practical guide for every category.
Oolong vs Green Tea
Oolong and green tea are both famous Chinese teas, but they differ in oxidation, flavor, caffeine, and brewing. Learn which...
Pu'er vs Black Tea
Pu'er and Chinese black tea are both dark and warming, but they differ in processing, flavor, aging, and brewing. Here's how to choose.
How to Store Chinese Tea
Keep your Chinese tea fresh and flavorful with proper storage. Learn about air, light, moisture, and temperature for every tea type.
Gongfu Tea Setup for Beginners
Build a simple gongfu tea setup at home. Learn which teaware you need, how to use it, and how to brew small cups with big flavor.
Chinese Tea Caffeine Chart
Compare caffeine levels across 136 Chinese teas by category and type.
Tea Tools
Free tools to help you find and brew the right Chinese tea.
Shareable Tea Charts
Free visuals for tea lovers, educators, and content creators.
