{ "source": "https://chinatea.house", "generated_at": "2026-06-26T20:27:26.991903", "count": 136, "teas": [ { "id": "alishan-oolong", "name_en": "Alishan High Mountain Oolong", "name_zh": "阿里山乌龙", "category": "Oolong Tea", "region": "Alishan", "caffeine_level": "moderate", "body": "medium", "oxidation_level": 0.2, "flavor_primary": "floral,butter,cream", "description_brief": "Lightly oxidized oolong from Taiwan's Alishan mountain range, grown above 1000m. Known for intense floral fragrance and creamy texture.", "tier": 1 }, { "id": "anji-bai-cha", "name_en": "Anji Bai Cha (Anji White Tea)", "name_zh": "安吉白茶", "category": "Green Tea", "region": "Anji County", "caffeine_level": "low", "body": "light", "oxidation_level": 0.02, "flavor_primary": "umami,chestnut,bamboo", "description_brief": "A unique green tea (not white, despite the name) from Anji county known for its pale color and high amino acid content. The albino cultivar produces exceptionally umami-rich tea.", "tier": 1 }, { "id": "bai-hao-yinzhen", "name_en": "Bai Hao Yin Zhen (Silver Needle)", "name_zh": "白毫银针", "category": "White Tea", "region": "Fuding", "caffeine_level": "low", "body": "light", "oxidation_level": 0.08, "flavor_primary": "melon,honey,hay", "description_brief": "The highest grade of white tea, made exclusively from unopened buds covered in silvery-white down. Subtle sweetness with notes of melon, hay, and honey.", "tier": 1 }, { "id": "bai-mudan", "name_en": "Bai Mudan (White Peony)", "name_zh": "白牡丹", "category": "White Tea", "region": "Fuding", "caffeine_level": "low", "body": "light-medium", "oxidation_level": 0.1, "flavor_primary": "floral,honey,hay", "description_brief": "White tea featuring one bud and two leaves, offering more body and complexity than Silver Needle at a more accessible price.", "tier": 1 }, { "id": "biluochun", "name_en": "Biluochun (Green Snail Spring)", "name_zh": "碧螺春", "category": "Green Tea", "region": "Dongting Mountain", "caffeine_level": "moderate", "body": "light", "oxidation_level": 0.02, "flavor_primary": "fruity,floral,fresh", "description_brief": "Prized spring green tea from Dongting Mountain near Tai Lake, known for its tightly curled spiral shape resembling snail shells. Grown among fruit trees, it absorbs natural fruity sweetness.", "tier": 1 }, { "id": "bingdao-sheng", "name_en": "Bingdao Sheng", "name_zh": "冰岛生茶", "category": "Pu'er Tea", "region": "Lincang", "caffeine_level": "high", "body": "full", "oxidation_level": 0.1, "flavor_primary": "sweet,floral,cooling", "description_brief": "Prized sheng pu'er from Bingdao village. Intensely sweet, cooling, and floral with a thick body and long finish.", "tier": 1 }, { "id": "da-hong-pao", "name_en": "Da Hong Pao (Big Red Robe)", "name_zh": "大红袍", "category": "Oolong Tea", "region": "Wuyi Mountains", "caffeine_level": "moderate", "body": "full", "oxidation_level": 0.65, "flavor_primary": "mineral,roasted,dark chocolate", "description_brief": "The king of Wuyi rock oolongs, legendary for the original mother trees that produced tea worth more than gold. Deep mineral character from the rocky terroir.", "tier": 1 }, { "id": "da-yu-ling", "name_en": "Da Yu Ling", "name_zh": "大禹岭", "category": "Oolong Tea", "region": "Taiwan", "caffeine_level": "moderate", "body": "medium", "oxidation_level": 0.18, "flavor_primary": "floral,sweet,cooling", "description_brief": "One of Taiwan's highest elevation oolongs, grown above 2,000m. Exceptionally clean, floral, and sweet with a cooling finish.", "tier": 1 }, { "id": "dianhong-gold-needle", "name_en": "Dianhong Gold Needle", "name_zh": "滇红金针", "category": "Black Tea", "region": "Yunnan", "caffeine_level": "high", "body": "full", "oxidation_level": 0.95, "flavor_primary": "malt,honey,velvet", "description_brief": "Yunnan black tea made entirely of golden buds. Rich, malty, and honey-sweet with a thick, velvety body.", "tier": 1 }, { "id": "dong-ding", "name_en": "Dong Ding Oolong", "name_zh": "冻顶乌龙", "category": "Oolong Tea", "region": "Dong Ding", "caffeine_level": "moderate", "body": "medium-full", "oxidation_level": 0.3, "flavor_primary": "roasted,floral,honey", "description_brief": "Traditional Taiwanese oolong with medium roast, offering balance between floral freshness and toasty warmth. One of Taiwan's original famous teas.", "tier": 1 }, { "id": "dongting-biluochun", "name_en": "Dongting Biluochun", "name_zh": "洞庭碧螺春", "category": "Green Tea", "region": "Dongting Mountain", "caffeine_level": "moderate", "body": "light", "oxidation_level": 0.0, "flavor_primary": "sweet pea,cucumber,white peach", "description_brief": "Biluochun, literally \"green snail spring,\" is one of China's ten famous teas, grown among fruit trees on Dongting Mountain. Its tiny, curled leaves yield a delicate, sweet, and floral liquor.", "tier": 1 }, { "id": "huangshan-maofeng", "name_en": "Huangshan Maofeng", "name_zh": "黄山毛峰", "category": "Green Tea", "region": "Huangshan", "caffeine_level": "moderate", "body": "light-medium", "oxidation_level": 0.02, "flavor_primary": "orchid,chestnut,sweet", "description_brief": "Premium green tea from the misty peaks of Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) in Anhui province. Named for its downy white tips, it produces a delicate orchid-like fragrance.", "tier": 1 }, { "id": "jasmine-dragon-pearl", "name_en": "Jasmine Dragon Pearl", "name_zh": "茉莉龙珠", "category": "Scented Tea", "region": "Fujian", "caffeine_level": "moderate", "body": "light-medium", "oxidation_level": 0.02, "flavor_primary": "jasmine,floral,sweet", "description_brief": "Hand-rolled green tea pearls scented with fresh jasmine blossoms over multiple nights. Watch the pearls unfurl to release intense floral fragrance.", "tier": 1 }, { "id": "jasmine-dragon-pearls", "name_en": "Jasmine Dragon Pearls", "name_zh": "茉莉龙珠", "category": "Scented Tea", "region": "Fujian", "caffeine_level": "low", "body": "light-medium", "oxidation_level": 0.05, "flavor_primary": "jasmine,sweet,soothing", "description_brief": "Hand-rolled jasmine tea pearls that unfurl as they steep. Intensely fragrant, sweet, and soothing with a clean finish.", "tier": 1 }, { "id": "jin-jun-mei", "name_en": "Jin Jun Mei (Golden Eyebrow)", "name_zh": "金骏眉", "category": "Black Tea", "region": "Wuyi Mountains", "caffeine_level": "high", "body": "medium-full", "oxidation_level": 0.95, "flavor_primary": "honey,cocoa,sweet potato", "description_brief": "Premium black tea from Wuyi made entirely from golden buds. Created in 2005, it quickly became one of China's most sought-after teas.", "tier": 1 }, { "id": "jingmai-gushu", "name_en": "Jingmai Gushu", "name_zh": "景迈古树", "category": "Pu'er Tea", "region": "Xishuangbanna", "caffeine_level": "high", "body": "medium-full", "oxidation_level": 0.12, "flavor_primary": "orchid,honey,floral", "description_brief": "Old-tree tea from Jingmai Mountain. Floral and honeyed with a distinctive orchid aroma and lingering sweetness.", "tier": 1 }, { "id": "junshan-yinzhen", "name_en": "Junshan Yinzhen", "name_zh": "君山银针", "category": "Yellow Tea", "region": "Junshan Island", "caffeine_level": "moderate", "body": "light-medium", "oxidation_level": 0.1, "flavor_primary": "sweet corn,chestnut,mellow", "description_brief": "The most famous yellow tea, made only on Junshan Island in Dongting Lake. The unique 'sealed yellowing' process creates a mellower flavor than green tea.", "tier": 1 }, { "id": "qimen-hongcha", "name_en": "Keemun (Qimen Black Tea)", "name_zh": "祁门红茶", "category": "Black Tea", "region": "Qimen County", "caffeine_level": "moderate", "body": "medium", "oxidation_level": 0.95, "flavor_primary": "wine,cocoa,malt", "description_brief": "The 'Burgundy of teas,' Keemun is prized for its wine-like aroma and smooth, complex flavor. Created in 1875, it became a key component of English Breakfast.", "tier": 1 }, { "id": "keemun-haoya", "name_en": "Keemun Hao Ya", "name_zh": "祁门毫芽", "category": "Black Tea", "region": "Qimen County", "caffeine_level": "moderate", "body": "medium", "oxidation_level": 0.95, "flavor_primary": "wine,fruit,floral", "description_brief": "Premium grade Keemun made from tender buds. Wine-like, fruity, and floral with the signature Keemun sweetness and little astringency.", "tier": 1 }, { "id": "keemun-hongcha", "name_en": "Keemun Hongcha", "name_zh": "祁门红茶", "category": "Black Tea", "region": "Qimen County", "caffeine_level": "moderate", "body": "medium", "oxidation_level": 0.95, "flavor_primary": "fruit,floral,wine", "description_brief": "Classic Keemun black tea. Fruity, floral, and wine-like with the signature Keemun sweetness.", "tier": 1 }, { "id": "laobanzhang-ripe", "name_en": "Lao Banzhang Ripe", "name_zh": "老班章熟茶", "category": "Pu'er Tea", "region": "Lincang", "caffeine_level": "moderate", "body": "full", "oxidation_level": 0.85, "flavor_primary": "earth,thick,sweet", "description_brief": "Ripe pu'er from Lao Banzhang village. Thick, earthy, and powerful with a sweet, lasting finish.", "tier": 1 }, { "id": "banzhang-sheng", "name_en": "Lao Banzhang Sheng Pu'er", "name_zh": "老班章生普洱", "category": "Pu'er Tea", "region": "Menghai", "caffeine_level": "high", "body": "full", "oxidation_level": 0.12, "flavor_primary": "bitter,sweet,mineral", "description_brief": "The 'King of Pu'er' from Lao Banzhang village. Known for its powerful, bitter-sweet character that transforms into intense returning sweetness (huigan).", "tier": 1 }, { "id": "liu-an-guapian", "name_en": "Liu An Gua Pian (Melon Seed)", "name_zh": "六安瓜片", "category": "Green Tea", "region": "Anhui", "caffeine_level": "moderate", "body": "medium", "oxidation_level": 0.02, "flavor_primary": "chestnut,vegetal,sweet", "description_brief": "Unique green tea made only from single leaves (no buds or stems), shaped like melon seeds. One of China's historic famous teas from Anhui province.", "tier": 1 }, { "id": "liu-bao", "name_en": "Liu Bao Hei Cha", "name_zh": "六堡茶", "category": "Dark Tea", "region": "Guangxi", "caffeine_level": "low", "body": "medium-full", "oxidation_level": 0.9, "flavor_primary": "betel nut,earth,wood", "description_brief": "Dark tea from Guangxi province with distinctive betel nut aroma. Ages beautifully and traditionally valued for digestive properties.", "tier": 1 }, { "id": "luan-guapian", "name_en": "Lu'an Guapian", "name_zh": "六安瓜片", "category": "Green Tea", "region": "Qimen County", "caffeine_level": "moderate", "body": "medium", "oxidation_level": 0.0, "flavor_primary": "sweet corn,orchid,lima bean,chestnut", "description_brief": "Famous Anhui green tea whose name means \"Lu'an Melon Seed\" for its flat, oval, seed-like leaves. Unique among Chinese greens for being made without buds or stems, yielding a sweet, orchid-laden cup with a silky texture.", "tier": 1 }, { "id": "menghai-7542", "name_en": "Menghai 7542", "name_zh": "勐海7542", "category": "Pu'er Tea", "region": "Menghai", "caffeine_level": "high", "body": "medium-full", "oxidation_level": 0.1, "flavor_primary": "apricot,camphor,bitter", "description_brief": "Classic raw pu'er recipe from Menghai Tea Factory. Balanced, slightly bitter, and excellent for aging with notes of apricot and camphor.", "tier": 1 }, { "id": "menghai-7572", "name_en": "Menghai 7572", "name_zh": "勐海7572", "category": "Pu'er Tea", "region": "Menghai", "caffeine_level": "moderate", "body": "full", "oxidation_level": 0.85, "flavor_primary": "cocoa,earth,smooth", "description_brief": "Classic ripe pu'er recipe from Menghai Tea Factory. Smooth, earthy, and reliable with notes of dark cocoa and wet forest.", "tier": 1 }, { "id": "menghai-shou-puerh", "name_en": "Menghai Shou Pu'er", "name_zh": "勐海熟普洱", "category": "Pu'er Tea", "region": "Menghai", "caffeine_level": "moderate", "body": "full", "oxidation_level": 1.0, "flavor_primary": "earth,wood,leather", "description_brief": "Ripe pu'er from the renowned Menghai region, processed using accelerated fermentation. Smooth, earthy complexity with notes of forest floor, dates, and dark chocolate.", "tier": 1 }, { "id": "milan-xiang", "name_en": "Mi Lan Xiang Dancong", "name_zh": "蜜兰香单丛", "category": "Oolong Tea", "region": "Phoenix Mountain", "caffeine_level": "moderate", "body": "medium", "oxidation_level": 0.5, "flavor_primary": "honey,orchid,fruit", "description_brief": "Honey-orchid fragrance dancong from Phoenix Mountain. Intensely aromatic with honeyed fruit and orchid notes.", "tier": 1 }, { "id": "fenghuang-dancong", "name_en": "Phoenix Dancong (Mi Lan Xiang)", "name_zh": "凤凰单丛蜜兰香", "category": "Oolong Tea", "region": "Phoenix Mountain", "caffeine_level": "moderate", "body": "medium-full", "oxidation_level": 0.5, "flavor_primary": "honey orchid,stone fruit,floral", "description_brief": "Single-bush oolongs from Phoenix Mountain, each tree producing unique aromatic profiles. Mi Lan Xiang (Honey Orchid) is the most famous variety.", "tier": 1 }, { "id": "rou-gui", "name_en": "Rou Gui (Cinnamon)", "name_zh": "肉桂", "category": "Oolong Tea", "region": "Wuyi Mountains", "caffeine_level": "moderate", "body": "full", "oxidation_level": 0.6, "flavor_primary": "cinnamon,mineral,floral", "description_brief": "Popular Wuyi rock oolong known for its distinctive cinnamon-like aroma and spicy character. Often blended with Shui Xian.", "tier": 1 }, { "id": "shan-lin-xi", "name_en": "Shan Lin Xi", "name_zh": "杉林溪", "category": "Oolong Tea", "region": "Taiwan", "caffeine_level": "moderate", "body": "medium", "oxidation_level": 0.2, "flavor_primary": "floral,creamy,smooth", "description_brief": "High mountain oolong from Shan Lin Xi, Taiwan. Grown around 1,500m, it is floral, creamy, and remarkably smooth with little astringency.", "tier": 1 }, { "id": "shi-feng-longjing", "name_en": "Shi Feng Longjing", "name_zh": "狮峰龙井", "category": "Green Tea", "region": "West Lake", "caffeine_level": "moderate", "body": "light-medium", "oxidation_level": 0.02, "flavor_primary": "chestnut,sweet,orchid", "description_brief": "Premium Longjing from Lion Peak, the most prized sub-region of West Lake Hangzhou. Prized for its jade color, flat leaves, and pronounced chestnut sweetness.", "tier": 1 }, { "id": "shui-xian", "name_en": "Shui Xian (Water Sprite)", "name_zh": "水仙", "category": "Oolong Tea", "region": "Wuyi Mountains", "caffeine_level": "moderate", "body": "medium-full", "oxidation_level": 0.55, "flavor_primary": "orchid,mineral,honey", "description_brief": "Ancient Wuyi cultivar producing smooth, orchid-scented rock oolong. Often aged, developing deeper complexity over time.", "tier": 1 }, { "id": "taiping-houkui", "name_en": "Taiping Houkui (Monkey King)", "name_zh": "太平猴魁", "category": "Green Tea", "region": "Huangshan", "caffeine_level": "moderate", "body": "light-medium", "oxidation_level": 0.02, "flavor_primary": "orchid,sweet,vegetal", "description_brief": "Distinctive green tea with exceptionally large, flat leaves pressed during processing. One of China's Top Ten Famous Teas, prized for its elegant orchid fragrance.", "tier": 1 }, { "id": "tie-guan-yin", "name_en": "Tie Guan Yin (Iron Goddess)", "name_zh": "铁观音", "category": "Oolong Tea", "region": "Anxi County", "caffeine_level": "moderate", "body": "medium", "oxidation_level": 0.25, "flavor_primary": "orchid,butter,sweet", "description_brief": "China's most popular oolong, named after the Buddhist bodhisattva Guanyin. Intense orchid fragrance and creamy texture with a sweet finish.", "tier": 1 }, { "id": "tieguanyin-classic", "name_en": "Tie Guan Yin Classic", "name_zh": "铁观音", "category": "Oolong Tea", "region": "Anxi County", "caffeine_level": "moderate", "body": "medium", "oxidation_level": 0.35, "flavor_primary": "orchid,creamy,nutty", "description_brief": "The iconic Anxi oolong named after the Iron Goddess of Mercy. Ranges from fresh floral to deeply roasted; classic versions balance orchid aroma with a creamy body.", "tier": 1 }, { "id": "xi-hu-longjing", "name_en": "Xi Hu Longjing (Dragon Well)", "name_zh": "西湖龙井", "category": "Green Tea", "region": "West Lake", "caffeine_level": "moderate", "body": "light-medium", "oxidation_level": 0.02, "flavor_primary": "chestnut,vegetal,sweet", "description_brief": "China's most famous green tea, prized for its flat, smooth leaves and distinctive chestnut flavor. Authentic Xi Hu Longjing comes only from the West Lake area of Hangzhou and is hand-pan-fired to halt oxidation.", "tier": 1 }, { "id": "yashi-xiang", "name_en": "Ya Shi Xiang Dancong", "name_zh": "鸭屎香单丛", "category": "Oolong Tea", "region": "Phoenix Mountain", "caffeine_level": "moderate", "body": "medium", "oxidation_level": 0.45, "flavor_primary": "creamy,floral,long", "description_brief": "Duck-Shit Fragrance dancong, now one of the most sought-after Phoenix oolongs. Creamy, floral, and intensely aromatic with a long finish.", "tier": 1 }, { "id": "yiwu-gushu", "name_en": "Yiwu Gushu", "name_zh": "易武古树", "category": "Pu'er Tea", "region": "Yiwu", "caffeine_level": "high", "body": "medium-full", "oxidation_level": 0.12, "flavor_primary": "honey,floral,silky", "description_brief": "Old-tree sheng pu'er from Yiwu. Elegant, floral, and honey-sweet with a soft, silky texture and long aftertaste.", "tier": 1 }, { "id": "yiwu-sheng-puerh", "name_en": "Yiwu Sheng Pu'er", "name_zh": "易武生普洱", "category": "Pu'er Tea", "region": "Yiwu", "caffeine_level": "high", "body": "medium-full", "oxidation_level": 0.15, "flavor_primary": "honey,floral,apricot", "description_brief": "Raw pu'er from the historic Yiwu tea region, known for producing elegant, aromatic sheng that ages gracefully with honey sweetness and floral notes.", "tier": 1 }, { "id": "dianhong-gongfu", "name_en": "Yunnan Gold (Dianhong)", "name_zh": "滇红工夫", "category": "Black Tea", "region": "Yunnan", "caffeine_level": "high", "body": "full", "oxidation_level": 0.95, "flavor_primary": "malt,honey,cocoa", "description_brief": "Robust black tea from Yunnan made with large-leaf varietals, displaying abundant golden tips. Bold malty sweetness, honeyed character, and no astringency.", "tier": 1 }, { "id": "zhengshan-xiaozhong", "name_en": "Zhengshan Xiaozhong (Lapsang Souchong)", "name_zh": "正山小种", "category": "Black Tea", "region": "Wuyi Mountains", "caffeine_level": "moderate", "body": "medium-full", "oxidation_level": 0.95, "flavor_primary": "longan,honey,pine", "description_brief": "The original black tea, created in the Wuyi Mountains during the Ming Dynasty. Traditional versions are pine-smoked, while modern styles focus on natural longan-like sweetness.", "tier": 1 }, { "id": "aged-white-tea", "name_en": "Aged Fuding White Tea", "name_zh": "老白茶", "category": "White Tea", "region": "Fuding", "caffeine_level": "low", "body": "medium", "oxidation_level": 0.15, "flavor_primary": "dates,honey,herbs", "description_brief": "White tea aged for several years, developing complex herbal and medicinal notes. Traditionally valued in Fujian for its health properties.", "tier": 2 }, { "id": "anhua-dark", "name_en": "Anhua Dark Tea", "name_zh": "安化黑茶", "category": "Dark Tea", "region": "Hunan", "caffeine_level": "low", "body": "full", "oxidation_level": 0.8, "flavor_primary": "earth,jujube,wood", "description_brief": "Heicha from Anhua in Hunan province. Earthy, sweet, and smooth with notes of dried jujube and aged wood.", "tier": 2 }, { "id": "bai-ji-guan", "name_en": "Bai Ji Guan (White Cockscomb)", "name_zh": "白鸡冠", "category": "Oolong Tea", "region": "Wuyi Mountains", "caffeine_level": "moderate", "body": "medium", "oxidation_level": 0.5, "flavor_primary": "floral,honey,light", "description_brief": "One of the Four Famous Wuyi Rock Teas, named for its pale yellow-green leaves. Lighter than most yancha with delicate, honey-sweet character.", "tier": 2 }, { "id": "bailin-gongfu", "name_en": "Bailin Gongfu", "name_zh": "白琳工夫", "category": "Black Tea", "region": "Fujian", "caffeine_level": "moderate", "body": "medium", "oxidation_level": 0.95, "flavor_primary": "floral,sweet,delicate", "description_brief": "Traditional Fujian black tea from Bailin. Delicate, floral, and slightly sweet with a reddish-gold liquor.", "tier": 2 }, { "id": "benshan", "name_en": "Ben Shan", "name_zh": "本山", "category": "Oolong Tea", "region": "Anxi County", "caffeine_level": "moderate", "body": "medium", "oxidation_level": 0.3, "flavor_primary": "floral,smooth,mild", "description_brief": "Traditional Anxi oolong cultivar often compared to Tie Guan Yin. Smooth, floral, and slightly less aromatic than its famous cousin.", "tier": 2 }, { "id": "buzhi-chun", "name_en": "Bu Zhi Chun", "name_zh": "不知春", "category": "Oolong Tea", "region": "Wuyi Mountains", "caffeine_level": "moderate", "body": "medium", "oxidation_level": 0.45, "flavor_primary": "floral,mineral,refreshing", "description_brief": "Wuyi yancha named after the late-arriving spring. Light, floral, and mineral with a refreshing character.", "tier": 2 }, { "id": "bulang-sheng", "name_en": "Bulang Mountain Sheng Pu'er", "name_zh": "布朗山生普洱", "category": "Pu'er Tea", "region": "Menghai", "caffeine_level": "high", "body": "full", "oxidation_level": 0.12, "flavor_primary": "bitter,smoky,mineral", "description_brief": "Raw pu'er from Bulang Mountain, known for powerful, bitter character similar to Lao Banzhang but more accessible. Ages well.", "tier": 2 }, { "id": "cangling-baicha", "name_en": "Cangling Baicha", "name_zh": "苍岭白茶", "category": "White Tea", "region": "Zhejiang", "caffeine_level": "low", "body": "light", "oxidation_level": 0.08, "flavor_primary": "floral,sweet,delicate", "description_brief": "White tea from Cangling in Zhejiang. Delicate, floral, and refreshingly sweet with a pale golden liquor.", "tier": 2 }, { "id": "chrysanthemum-puer", "name_en": "Chrysanthemum Pu'er", "name_zh": "菊花普洱", "category": "Scented Tea", "region": "Yunnan", "caffeine_level": "low", "body": "medium", "oxidation_level": 0.85, "flavor_primary": "chrysanthemum,earth,cooling", "description_brief": "Ripe pu'er blended with chrysanthemum flowers. Earthy, cooling, and soothing with a gentle floral lift.", "tier": 2 }, { "id": "chunmee", "name_en": "Chunmee (Precious Eyebrow)", "name_zh": "眉茶", "category": "Green Tea", "region": "Jiangxi", "caffeine_level": "moderate", "body": "medium", "oxidation_level": 0.02, "flavor_primary": "plum,vegetal", "description_brief": "Eyebrow-shaped green tea, primarily produced for export. Offers good value with a plummy, slightly tart character.", "tier": 2 }, { "id": "daye-oolong", "name_en": "Da Ye Oolong", "name_zh": "大叶乌龙", "category": "Oolong Tea", "region": "Anxi County", "caffeine_level": "moderate", "body": "medium", "oxidation_level": 0.3, "flavor_primary": "floral,smooth,full", "description_brief": "Large-leaf Anxi oolong with a full, smooth body and a long-lasting floral aroma.", "tier": 2 }, { "id": "dinggu-dafang", "name_en": "Dinggu Dafang", "name_zh": "顶谷大方", "category": "Green Tea", "region": "Anhui", "caffeine_level": "moderate", "body": "medium", "oxidation_level": 0.03, "flavor_primary": "chestnut,roasted,sweet", "description_brief": "Flat-pressed green tea from Anhui with a roasted chestnut character similar to Longjing but with a fuller body and longer finish.", "tier": 2 }, { "id": "duyun-maojian", "name_en": "Duyun Maojian", "name_zh": "都匀毛尖", "category": "Green Tea", "region": "Guizhou", "caffeine_level": "moderate", "body": "light-medium", "oxidation_level": 0.02, "flavor_primary": "chestnut,sweet", "description_brief": "Fine green tea from Guizhou province, known for its delicate appearance and sweet, chestnut flavor. Growing recognition in recent years.", "tier": 2 }, { "id": "enshi-yulu", "name_en": "Enshi Yulu (Jade Dew)", "name_zh": "恩施玉露", "category": "Green Tea", "region": "Hubei", "caffeine_level": "moderate", "body": "light", "oxidation_level": 0.02, "flavor_primary": "umami,marine,sweet", "description_brief": "One of the few remaining Chinese steamed green teas, similar to Japanese processing. Produces a vivid green liquor with strong umami character.", "tier": 2 }, { "id": "fu-zhuan", "name_en": "Fu Zhuan (Golden Flower Brick)", "name_zh": "茯砖茶", "category": "Dark Tea", "region": "Hunan", "caffeine_level": "low", "body": "medium", "oxidation_level": 0.85, "flavor_primary": "mushroom,earth,sweet", "description_brief": "Hunan dark tea famous for its golden flower fungus (Eurotium cristatum) that develops during processing, contributing to its unique flavor and health properties.", "tier": 2 }, { "id": "fuding-shoumei", "name_en": "Fuding Shoumei", "name_zh": "福鼎寿眉", "category": "White Tea", "region": "Fuding", "caffeine_level": "low", "body": "medium", "oxidation_level": 0.12, "flavor_primary": "earthy,sweet,robust", "description_brief": "Leafy white tea from Fuding with a robust, sweet, and slightly earthy character. Excellent for aging.", "tier": 2 }, { "id": "fujian-baihao", "name_en": "Fujian Baihao", "name_zh": "福建白毫", "category": "Green Tea", "region": "Fujian", "caffeine_level": "low", "body": "light", "oxidation_level": 0.02, "flavor_primary": "floral,sweet,creamy", "description_brief": "Fujian silver-needle style green tea with fuzzy white buds. Delicate, sweet, and floral with very little astringency.", "tier": 2 }, { "id": "gong-jian", "name_en": "Gong Jian", "name_zh": "贡尖", "category": "Dark Tea", "region": "Hunan", "caffeine_level": "moderate", "body": "full", "oxidation_level": 0.82, "flavor_primary": "earth,robust,mellow", "description_brief": "Medium-grade Anhua dark tea with a robust, earthy profile and a mellow sweet aftertaste.", "tier": 2 }, { "id": "gong-mei", "name_en": "Gong Mei", "name_zh": "贡眉", "category": "White Tea", "region": "Fuding", "caffeine_level": "low", "body": "medium", "oxidation_level": 0.1, "flavor_primary": "earthy,sweet,mellow", "description_brief": "White tea made from larger leaves and fewer buds than Shou Mei. Earthy, sweet, and commonly aged for deeper flavor.", "tier": 2 }, { "id": "gongmei", "name_en": "Gong Mei (Tribute Eyebrow)", "name_zh": "贡眉", "category": "White Tea", "region": "Fuding", "caffeine_level": "low", "body": "light-medium", "oxidation_level": 0.12, "flavor_primary": "hay,honey,floral", "description_brief": "Grade between White Peony and Shou Mei, using slightly finer leaves. Good balance of affordability and quality.", "tier": 2 }, { "id": "gougunao", "name_en": "Gougunao", "name_zh": "狗牯脑", "category": "Green Tea", "region": "Jiangxi", "caffeine_level": "moderate", "body": "light", "oxidation_level": 0.02, "flavor_primary": "brisk,sweet,bright", "description_brief": "Fine green tea from Suichuan in Jiangxi. Tiny twisted leaves produce a bright, brisk, and sweet infusion.", "tier": 2 }, { "id": "gui-hua-oolong", "name_en": "Gui Hua Oolong (Osmanthus Oolong)", "name_zh": "桂花乌龙", "category": "Scented Tea", "region": "Fujian", "caffeine_level": "moderate", "body": "medium", "oxidation_level": 0.3, "flavor_primary": "osmanthus,apricot,sweet", "description_brief": "Oolong tea scented with sweet osmanthus flowers. The natural apricot-like sweetness of osmanthus pairs beautifully with oolong's complexity.", "tier": 2 }, { "id": "gunpowder", "name_en": "Gunpowder Green", "name_zh": "珠茶", "category": "Green Tea", "region": "Zhejiang", "caffeine_level": "moderate", "body": "medium", "oxidation_level": 0.02, "flavor_primary": "smoky,vegetal,bold", "description_brief": "Tightly rolled green tea pellets, traditionally for export. The leaves slowly unfurl during brewing, releasing bold, slightly smoky flavor.", "tier": 2 }, { "id": "guzhu-zisun", "name_en": "Guzhu Zisun", "name_zh": "顾渚紫笋", "category": "Green Tea", "region": "Zhejiang", "caffeine_level": "low", "body": "light", "oxidation_level": 0.02, "flavor_primary": "floral,sweet,refreshing", "description_brief": "Purple bamboo shoot green tea from Guzhu. Tender purple-tinged buds with a sweet, floral, and refreshing character.", "tier": 2 }, { "id": "huang-jin-gui", "name_en": "Huang Jin Gui (Golden Osmanthus)", "name_zh": "黄金桂", "category": "Oolong Tea", "region": "Anxi County", "caffeine_level": "moderate", "body": "light-medium", "oxidation_level": 0.2, "flavor_primary": "osmanthus,floral,sweet", "description_brief": "Anxi oolong known for its natural osmanthus-like fragrance. Earlier harvest than Tie Guan Yin, with a lighter, more floral character.", "tier": 2 }, { "id": "huang-zhi-xiang", "name_en": "Huang Zhi Xiang Dancong", "name_zh": "黄枝香单丛", "category": "Oolong Tea", "region": "Phoenix Mountain", "caffeine_level": "moderate", "body": "medium", "oxidation_level": 0.5, "flavor_primary": "citrus,floral,bright", "description_brief": "Yellow Branch Fragrance dancong with bright floral and citrus notes. Elegant and complex with a clean finish.", "tier": 2 }, { "id": "huangjin-gui", "name_en": "Huangjin Gui", "name_zh": "黄金桂", "category": "Oolong Tea", "region": "Anxi County", "caffeine_level": "moderate", "body": "light-medium", "oxidation_level": 0.25, "flavor_primary": "osmanthus,floral,sweet", "description_brief": "Fragrant Anxi oolong known as Golden Osmanthus. Light oxidation gives it a bright floral aroma with a sweet, silky liquor.", "tier": 2 }, { "id": "hubei-qingzhuan", "name_en": "Hubei Qing Zhuan", "name_zh": "湖北青砖", "category": "Dark Tea", "region": "Hubei", "caffeine_level": "low", "body": "medium-full", "oxidation_level": 0.75, "flavor_primary": "earth,mellow,sweet", "description_brief": "Green brick tea from Hubei, traditionally compressed for transport. Mellow, earthy, and slightly sweet.", "tier": 2 }, { "id": "hunan-black", "name_en": "Hunan Black Tea", "name_zh": "湖南红茶", "category": "Black Tea", "region": "Hunan", "caffeine_level": "high", "body": "full", "oxidation_level": 0.95, "flavor_primary": "sweet,smoky,bold", "description_brief": "Robust black tea from Hunan. Bold, sweet, and slightly smoky with a thick, warming body.", "tier": 2 }, { "id": "huoshan-huangya", "name_en": "Huoshan Huangya", "name_zh": "霍山黄芽", "category": "Yellow Tea", "region": "Anhui", "caffeine_level": "moderate", "body": "light-medium", "oxidation_level": 0.1, "flavor_primary": "chestnut,sweet,mellow", "description_brief": "Yellow tea from Huoshan in Anhui province. More accessible than Junshan Yinzhen while offering similar mellow, sweet character.", "tier": 2 }, { "id": "jasmine-silver-needle", "name_en": "Jasmine Silver Needle", "name_zh": "茉莉白毫银针", "category": "Scented Tea", "region": "Fujian", "caffeine_level": "low", "body": "light", "oxidation_level": 0.08, "flavor_primary": "jasmine,honey,melon", "description_brief": "White tea Silver Needle base scented with jasmine. Combines the delicacy of white tea with the fragrance of jasmine.", "tier": 2 }, { "id": "jasmine-snow-buds", "name_en": "Jasmine Snow Buds", "name_zh": "茉莉雪芽", "category": "Scented Tea", "region": "Fujian", "caffeine_level": "low", "body": "light", "oxidation_level": 0.05, "flavor_primary": "jasmine,creamy,light", "description_brief": "Delicate jasmine-scented white tea buds. Light, floral, and naturally sweet with a creamy mouthfeel.", "tier": 2 }, { "id": "jasmine-yin-hao", "name_en": "Jasmine Yin Hao", "name_zh": "茉莉银毫", "category": "Scented Tea", "region": "Fujian", "caffeine_level": "moderate", "body": "light", "oxidation_level": 0.02, "flavor_primary": "jasmine,floral,sweet", "description_brief": "High-grade jasmine tea using silver-tip green tea base. Light and refreshing with balanced floral character.", "tier": 2 }, { "id": "jinggang-cuilu", "name_en": "Jinggang Cuilü", "name_zh": "井冈翠绿", "category": "Green Tea", "region": "Jiangxi", "caffeine_level": "moderate", "body": "light", "oxidation_level": 0.02, "flavor_primary": "grassy,sweet,floral", "description_brief": "High-mountain green tea from Jinggangshan. Tender buds yield a bright, grassy infusion with a clean sweet finish.", "tier": 2 }, { "id": "jingshan-xiangcha", "name_en": "Jingshan Xiangcha", "name_zh": "径山茶", "category": "Green Tea", "region": "Zhejiang", "caffeine_level": "low", "body": "light", "oxidation_level": 0.02, "flavor_primary": "nutty,sweet,delicate", "description_brief": "Green tea from Jingshan with a long monastic history. Delicate, sweet, and mildly nutty with a clean finish.", "tier": 2 }, { "id": "jiuqu-hongmei", "name_en": "Jiuqu Hongmei (Nine Bend Red Plum)", "name_zh": "九曲红梅", "category": "Black Tea", "region": "Hangzhou", "caffeine_level": "moderate", "body": "medium", "oxidation_level": 0.95, "flavor_primary": "plum,honey,floral", "description_brief": "Rare black tea from the Longjing region of Hangzhou. Delicate and nuanced with plum-like sweetness and floral notes.", "tier": 2 }, { "id": "kaihua-longding", "name_en": "Kaihua Longding", "name_zh": "开化龙顶", "category": "Green Tea", "region": "Zhejiang", "caffeine_level": "moderate", "body": "light-medium", "oxidation_level": 0.02, "flavor_primary": "vegetal,nutty,sweet", "description_brief": "Award-winning green tea from Kaihua County in Zhejiang. Known for its sharp, pine-needle shape, bright green color, and fresh vegetal flavor.", "tier": 2 }, { "id": "kangzhuan", "name_en": "Kang Zhuan", "name_zh": "康砖", "category": "Dark Tea", "region": "Sichuan", "caffeine_level": "moderate", "body": "full", "oxidation_level": 0.85, "flavor_primary": "earth,smoke,robust", "description_brief": "Traditional Tibetan border tea brick. Robust, earthy, and slightly smoky with a thick body.", "tier": 2 }, { "id": "keemun-maofeng", "name_en": "Keemun Maofeng", "name_zh": "祁门毛峰", "category": "Black Tea", "region": "Qimen County", "caffeine_level": "moderate", "body": "medium", "oxidation_level": 0.95, "flavor_primary": "floral,bright,malt", "description_brief": "Keemun made in a green-tea style with twisted leaves. Bright, floral, and slightly lighter than standard Keemun.", "tier": 2 }, { "id": "lincang-shou-puerh", "name_en": "Lincang Shou Pu'er", "name_zh": "临沧熟普洱", "category": "Pu'er Tea", "region": "Lincang", "caffeine_level": "moderate", "body": "full", "oxidation_level": 1.0, "flavor_primary": "earth,wood,sweet", "description_brief": "Ripe pu'er from Lincang prefecture, home to ancient tea trees. Known for clean, sweet character with less earthiness than Menghai.", "tier": 2 }, { "id": "lishan-oolong", "name_en": "Lishan High Mountain Oolong", "name_zh": "梨山乌龙", "category": "Oolong Tea", "region": "Lishan", "caffeine_level": "moderate", "body": "medium", "oxidation_level": 0.18, "flavor_primary": "floral,butter,pear", "description_brief": "From Taiwan's highest elevation tea gardens (1800-2500m). Exceptionally refined with delicate pear and orchid notes.", "tier": 2 }, { "id": "lushan-yunwu", "name_en": "Lushan Yunwu (Cloud Mist)", "name_zh": "庐山云雾", "category": "Green Tea", "region": "Jiangxi", "caffeine_level": "moderate", "body": "light-medium", "oxidation_level": 0.02, "flavor_primary": "fresh,sweet,vegetal", "description_brief": "Green tea from the misty slopes of Mount Lushan in Jiangxi. The high humidity and cloud cover produce tender leaves with delicate flavor.", "tier": 2 }, { "id": "maoxie", "name_en": "Mao Xie", "name_zh": "毛蟹", "category": "Oolong Tea", "region": "Anxi County", "caffeine_level": "moderate", "body": "light-medium", "oxidation_level": 0.25, "flavor_primary": "floral,creamy,brisk", "description_brief": "Anxi oolong known as Hairy Crab. Light, floral, and slightly creamy with a brisk finish.", "tier": 2 }, { "id": "meijiawu-longjing", "name_en": "Meijiawu Longjing", "name_zh": "梅家坞龙井", "category": "Green Tea", "region": "Hangzhou", "caffeine_level": "moderate", "body": "light-medium", "oxidation_level": 0.02, "flavor_primary": "chestnut,vegetal", "description_brief": "Longjing from the Meijiawu village, one of the five core Longjing production areas. Slightly more affordable than Xi Hu proper but excellent quality.", "tier": 2 }, { "id": "mengding-ganlu", "name_en": "Mengding Ganlu (Sweet Dew)", "name_zh": "蒙顶甘露", "category": "Green Tea", "region": "Mengding Mountain", "caffeine_level": "moderate", "body": "light-medium", "oxidation_level": 0.02, "flavor_primary": "sweet,chestnut,fresh", "description_brief": "Historic green tea from Mengding Mountain in Sichuan, claimed birthplace of cultivated tea. Sweet, mellow character with good complexity.", "tier": 2 }, { "id": "mengding-huangya", "name_en": "Mengding Huangya", "name_zh": "蒙顶黄芽", "category": "Yellow Tea", "region": "Mengding Mountain", "caffeine_level": "moderate", "body": "light-medium", "oxidation_level": 0.1, "flavor_primary": "sweet,chestnut,smooth", "description_brief": "Yellow tea from Mengding Mountain in Sichuan, claimed birthplace of cultivated tea. Sweet, mellow character with good complexity.", "tier": 2 }, { "id": "menghai-8582", "name_en": "Menghai 8582", "name_zh": "勐海8582", "category": "Pu'er Tea", "region": "Menghai", "caffeine_level": "high", "body": "medium-full", "oxidation_level": 0.12, "flavor_primary": "balanced,astringent,aged", "description_brief": "Classic raw pu'er recipe with larger leaves. Balanced, slightly astringent, and excellent for aging.", "tier": 2 }, { "id": "menghai-raw", "name_en": "Menghai Raw", "name_zh": "勐海生茶", "category": "Pu'er Tea", "region": "Menghai", "caffeine_level": "high", "body": "medium-full", "oxidation_level": 0.12, "flavor_primary": "floral,bitter-sweet,evolving", "description_brief": "Representative raw pu'er from Menghai. Floral, bitter-sweet, and evolving with age.", "tier": 2 }, { "id": "muzha-tieguanyin", "name_en": "Muzha Tie Guan Yin", "name_zh": "木栅铁观音", "category": "Oolong Tea", "region": "Taiwan", "caffeine_level": "moderate", "body": "full", "oxidation_level": 0.4, "flavor_primary": "roasted,fruit,caramel", "description_brief": "Traditional heavily roasted Taiwanese style Tie Guan Yin from the Muzha district. Rich, complex with dried fruit and caramel notes.", "tier": 2 }, { "id": "nannuo-sheng", "name_en": "Nannuo Mountain Sheng Pu'er", "name_zh": "南糯山生普洱", "category": "Pu'er Tea", "region": "Menghai", "caffeine_level": "high", "body": "medium-full", "oxidation_level": 0.12, "flavor_primary": "floral,honey,sweet", "description_brief": "Sheng pu'er from Nannuo Mountain, home to the 'King of Tea Trees.' Known for balanced, approachable character with honey and floral notes.", "tier": 2 }, { "id": "baozhong-nantou", "name_en": "Nantou Baozhong", "name_zh": "南投包种", "category": "Oolong Tea", "region": "Taiwan", "caffeine_level": "moderate", "body": "light-medium", "oxidation_level": 0.15, "flavor_primary": "floral,silky,light", "description_brief": "Baozhong-style oolong from Nantou, Taiwan. Light, floral, and silky with a lingering aroma.", "tier": 2 }, { "id": "nuo-xiang", "name_en": "Nuoxiang Pu'er", "name_zh": "糯香普洱", "category": "Pu'er Tea", "region": "Yunnan", "caffeine_level": "moderate", "body": "full", "oxidation_level": 0.85, "flavor_primary": "sticky-rice,sweet,earthy", "description_brief": "Ripe pu'er with sticky rice fragrance. Sweet, earthy, and comforting with a distinctive aromatic note.", "tier": 2 }, { "id": "oriental-beauty", "name_en": "Oriental Beauty (Dong Fang Mei Ren)", "name_zh": "东方美人", "category": "Oolong Tea", "region": "Taiwan", "caffeine_level": "moderate", "body": "medium-full", "oxidation_level": 0.7, "flavor_primary": "honey,muscatel,stone fruit", "description_brief": "Heavily oxidized Taiwanese oolong with characteristic honey and muscatel notes. The leaves must be bitten by leafhoppers, which triggers the unique flavor compounds.", "tier": 2 }, { "id": "osmanthus-oolong", "name_en": "Osmanthus Oolong", "name_zh": "桂花乌龙", "category": "Scented Tea", "region": "Guangdong", "caffeine_level": "moderate", "body": "medium", "oxidation_level": 0.3, "flavor_primary": "osmanthus,toasty,fruity", "description_brief": "Oolong scented with osmanthus flowers. The toasty oolong base is lifted by sweet, fruity osmanthus fragrance.", "tier": 2 }, { "id": "qilan-xiang", "name_en": "Qi Lan Xiang Dancong", "name_zh": "奇兰香单丛", "category": "Oolong Tea", "region": "Phoenix Mountain", "caffeine_level": "moderate", "body": "medium", "oxidation_level": 0.5, "flavor_primary": "orchid,floral,elegant", "description_brief": "Rare Orchid Fragrance dancong. Elegant, floral, and complex with a long, sweet finish.", "tier": 2 }, { "id": "qianliang-cha", "name_en": "Qianliang Cha", "name_zh": "千两茶", "category": "Dark Tea", "region": "Hunan", "caffeine_level": "moderate", "body": "full", "oxidation_level": 0.8, "flavor_primary": "woody,sweet,aged", "description_brief": "Thousand Tael Tea - a massive column of compressed Anhua dark tea. Aged, woody, and sweet with a deep reddish-brown liquor.", "tier": 2 }, { "id": "rose-black-tea", "name_en": "Rose Black Tea", "name_zh": "玫瑰红茶", "category": "Scented Tea", "region": "Yunnan", "caffeine_level": "moderate", "body": "medium", "oxidation_level": 0.95, "flavor_primary": "rose,honey,sweet", "description_brief": "Yunnan black tea blended with dried rose petals. The rose adds floral sweetness that complements the honey notes of Dianhong.", "tier": 2 }, { "id": "ruby-red", "name_en": "Ruby Red Oolong", "name_zh": "红玉乌龙", "category": "Oolong Tea", "region": "Taiwan", "caffeine_level": "moderate", "body": "full", "oxidation_level": 0.65, "flavor_primary": "honey,cinnamon,malty", "description_brief": "Taiwanese red oolong from Sun Moon Lake. Honeyed, cinnamon-spiced, and full-bodied with a malty depth.", "tier": 2 }, { "id": "shoumei", "name_en": "Shou Mei (Longevity Eyebrow)", "name_zh": "寿眉", "category": "White Tea", "region": "Fuding", "caffeine_level": "low", "body": "medium", "oxidation_level": 0.12, "flavor_primary": "hay,honey,dates", "description_brief": "Made from mature white tea leaves, offering more body than Silver Needle or White Peony. Ages exceptionally well, developing rich, sweet complexity.", "tier": 2 }, { "id": "shuijin-gui", "name_en": "Shui Jin Gui", "name_zh": "水金龟", "category": "Oolong Tea", "region": "Wuyi Mountains", "caffeine_level": "moderate", "body": "medium-full", "oxidation_level": 0.55, "flavor_primary": "mineral,floral,sweet", "description_brief": "Golden Turtle Wuyi yancha. Smooth, mineral, and floral with a sweet, lasting aftertaste.", "tier": 2 }, { "id": "shui-jin-gui", "name_en": "Shui Jin Gui (Golden Water Turtle)", "name_zh": "水金龟", "category": "Oolong Tea", "region": "Wuyi Mountains", "caffeine_level": "moderate", "body": "medium-full", "oxidation_level": 0.55, "flavor_primary": "plum,mineral,sweet", "description_brief": "One of the Four Famous Wuyi Rock Teas. Named for a legendary dispute over the tea trees. Distinctive plum-like sweetness.", "tier": 2 }, { "id": "shuixian-shuixian", "name_en": "Shuixian Shuixian", "name_zh": "水仙水仙", "category": "Oolong Tea", "region": "Wuyi Mountains", "caffeine_level": "moderate", "body": "full", "oxidation_level": 0.6, "flavor_primary": "woody,mineral,orchid", "description_brief": "Aged Wuyi Shui Xian with deep woody, mineral, and orchid notes. Smooth and resonant with excellent depth.", "tier": 2 }, { "id": "sichuan-biancha", "name_en": "Sichuan Bian Cha", "name_zh": "四川边茶", "category": "Dark Tea", "region": "Sichuan", "caffeine_level": "moderate", "body": "full", "oxidation_level": 0.85, "flavor_primary": "earth,smoke,robust", "description_brief": "Border tea historically traded to Tibet. Robust, earthy, and slightly smoky with a thick, warming body.", "tier": 2 }, { "id": "sichuan-gongfu", "name_en": "Sichuan Gongfu Black", "name_zh": "川红工夫", "category": "Black Tea", "region": "Sichuan", "caffeine_level": "moderate", "body": "medium", "oxidation_level": 0.95, "flavor_primary": "citrus,malt,sweet", "description_brief": "Black tea from Sichuan with distinctive citrus notes. A regional specialty with growing recognition.", "tier": 2 }, { "id": "sichuan-hongya", "name_en": "Sichuan Hongya", "name_zh": "四川红芽", "category": "Black Tea", "region": "Sichuan", "caffeine_level": "moderate", "body": "medium", "oxidation_level": 0.95, "flavor_primary": "fruity,sweet,mellow", "description_brief": "Sichuan red tea made from tender buds. Sweet, mellow, and slightly fruity with a clean finish.", "tier": 2 }, { "id": "songluo", "name_en": "Songluo", "name_zh": "松萝茶", "category": "Green Tea", "region": "Anhui", "caffeine_level": "moderate", "body": "light-medium", "oxidation_level": 0.03, "flavor_primary": "brisk,vegetal,astringent", "description_brief": "One of China's oldest named green teas, from Xiuning in Anhui. Tightly rolled pellets with a brisk, slightly astringent, and refreshing profile.", "tier": 2 }, { "id": "taimu-shan-baimudan", "name_en": "Taimu Shan Baimudan", "name_zh": "太姥山白牡丹", "category": "White Tea", "region": "Fuding", "caffeine_level": "low", "body": "light-medium", "oxidation_level": 0.1, "flavor_primary": "floral,fruity,honey", "description_brief": "White Peony from Taimu Mountain in Fuding. Floral, fruity, and honeyed with a fuller body than Silver Needle.", "tier": 2 }, { "id": "tan-yang-gongfu", "name_en": "Tan Yang Gongfu", "name_zh": "坦洋工夫", "category": "Black Tea", "region": "Fujian", "caffeine_level": "moderate", "body": "medium", "oxidation_level": 0.95, "flavor_primary": "fruit,sweet,smooth", "description_brief": "Historic Fujian black tea from Tanyang. Smooth and sweet with a gentle fruity aroma and a clean finish.", "tier": 2 }, { "id": "tanyang-gongfu", "name_en": "Tanyang Gongfu", "name_zh": "坦洋工夫", "category": "Black Tea", "region": "Fujian", "caffeine_level": "moderate", "body": "medium", "oxidation_level": 0.95, "flavor_primary": "floral,honey,dried fruit", "description_brief": "One of the three Fujian gongfu black teas. Prized for its floral aroma and sweet, smooth character.", "tier": 2 }, { "id": "tian-jian", "name_en": "Tian Jian", "name_zh": "天尖", "category": "Dark Tea", "region": "Hunan", "caffeine_level": "moderate", "body": "medium-full", "oxidation_level": 0.8, "flavor_primary": "dried-fruit,sweet,smooth", "description_brief": "High-grade Anhua dark tea made from tender buds. Sweet, smooth, and complex with notes of dried fruit.", "tier": 2 }, { "id": "tianmu-qingding", "name_en": "Tianmu Qingding", "name_zh": "天目青顶", "category": "Green Tea", "region": "Zhejiang", "caffeine_level": "moderate", "body": "light-medium", "oxidation_level": 0.02, "flavor_primary": "nutty,fresh,sweet", "description_brief": "Green tea from Mount Tianmu with plump jade buds. Fresh, nutty, and slightly sweet with a silky mouthfeel.", "tier": 2 }, { "id": "tie-luo-han", "name_en": "Tie Luo Han (Iron Arhat)", "name_zh": "铁罗汉", "category": "Oolong Tea", "region": "Wuyi Mountains", "caffeine_level": "moderate", "body": "full", "oxidation_level": 0.6, "flavor_primary": "mineral,roasted,plum", "description_brief": "One of the Four Famous Wuyi Rock Teas (Si Da Ming Cong). Named after an iron Buddhist statue, known for its robust, medicinal character.", "tier": 2 }, { "id": "weishan-maojian", "name_en": "Weishan Maojian", "name_zh": "沩山毛尖", "category": "Yellow Tea", "region": "Hunan", "caffeine_level": "moderate", "body": "medium", "oxidation_level": 0.12, "flavor_primary": "sweet,mellow,subtle-roast", "description_brief": "Yellow tea from Weishan in Hunan. Plump buds yield a rich, sweet, and mellow liquor with a subtle roast.", "tier": 2 }, { "id": "baozhong", "name_en": "Wenshan Baozhong", "name_zh": "文山包种", "category": "Oolong Tea", "region": "Taiwan", "caffeine_level": "moderate", "body": "light-medium", "oxidation_level": 0.15, "flavor_primary": "floral,silky,fresh", "description_brief": "Lightly oxidized twisted-leaf oolong from northern Taiwan. Fresh, floral, and silky with a lingering orchid aroma.", "tier": 2 }, { "id": "wuyuan-mei-cha", "name_en": "Wuyuan Meicha", "name_zh": "婺源茗眉", "category": "Green Tea", "region": "Jiangxi", "caffeine_level": "moderate", "body": "light-medium", "oxidation_level": 0.02, "flavor_primary": "vegetal,nutty,sweet", "description_brief": "Curved eyebrow-shaped green tea from Wuyuan. Fresh, vegetal, and mildly nutty with a sweet finish.", "tier": 2 }, { "id": "xigui-sheng", "name_en": "Xigui Sheng", "name_zh": "昔归生茶", "category": "Pu'er Tea", "region": "Lincang", "caffeine_level": "high", "body": "full", "oxidation_level": 0.12, "flavor_primary": "fragrant,bold,sweet", "description_brief": "Sheng pu'er from Xigui in Lincang. Bold, fragrant, and slightly astringent with a powerful sweet aftertaste.", "tier": 2 }, { "id": "xinyang-maojian", "name_en": "Xinyang Maojian", "name_zh": "信阳毛尖", "category": "Green Tea", "region": "Henan", "caffeine_level": "moderate", "body": "light-medium", "oxidation_level": 0.02, "flavor_primary": "chestnut,vegetal", "description_brief": "Famous green tea from Henan province, known for its fine, needle-like leaves and fresh, vegetal flavor. One of China's Top Ten Famous Teas.", "tier": 2 }, { "id": "ya-shi-xiang", "name_en": "Ya Shi Xiang (Duck Shit Aroma)", "name_zh": "鸭屎香", "category": "Oolong Tea", "region": "Phoenix Mountain", "caffeine_level": "moderate", "body": "medium-full", "oxidation_level": 0.5, "flavor_primary": "gardenia,almond,sweet", "description_brief": "Despite its crude name (chosen to deter thieves), this dancong offers beautiful gardenia and almond notes. One of the most popular dancong varieties.", "tier": 2 }, { "id": "yin-jun-mei", "name_en": "Yin Jun Mei", "name_zh": "银骏眉", "category": "Black Tea", "region": "Wuyi Mountains", "caffeine_level": "moderate", "body": "medium", "oxidation_level": 0.95, "flavor_primary": "fruit,sweet,malt", "description_brief": "Silver Eyebrow black tea made from bud-and-leaf sets. Similar to Jin Jun Mei but more affordable, with a sweet, fruity character.", "tier": 2 }, { "id": "yingde-black", "name_en": "Yingde Black Tea", "name_zh": "英德红茶", "category": "Black Tea", "region": "Guangdong", "caffeine_level": "moderate", "body": "medium-full", "oxidation_level": 0.95, "flavor_primary": "cocoa,malt,sweet", "description_brief": "Black tea from Guangdong province, developed in the 1950s. Known for its strong, malty character and excellent value.", "tier": 2 }, { "id": "yingde-hong", "name_en": "Yingde Hong", "name_zh": "英德红茶", "category": "Black Tea", "region": "Guangdong", "caffeine_level": "high", "body": "full", "oxidation_level": 0.95, "flavor_primary": "malt,bold,robust", "description_brief": "Robust black tea from Yingde in Guangdong. Bold, malty, and excellent with milk or as a breakfast tea.", "tier": 2 }, { "id": "yue-guang-bai", "name_en": "Yue Guang Bai", "name_zh": "月光白", "category": "White Tea", "region": "Yunnan", "caffeine_level": "low", "body": "medium", "oxidation_level": 0.12, "flavor_primary": "fruit,sweet,smooth", "description_brief": "Moonlight White from Yunnan, made from large-leaf cultivars. Sweet, fruity, and remarkably smooth with a distinctive two-tone leaf appearance.", "tier": 2 }, { "id": "moonlight-white", "name_en": "Yue Guang Bai (Moonlight White)", "name_zh": "月光白", "category": "White Tea", "region": "Yunnan", "caffeine_level": "moderate", "body": "light-medium", "oxidation_level": 0.12, "flavor_primary": "honey,apricot,floral", "description_brief": "Yunnan white tea with distinctive two-toned leaves (white on one side, dark on the other). Richer and more robust than Fujian white teas.", "tier": 2 }, { "id": "yunnan-green", "name_en": "Yunnan Green", "name_zh": "滇绿", "category": "Green Tea", "region": "Yunnan", "caffeine_level": "moderate", "body": "medium", "oxidation_level": 0.03, "flavor_primary": "malty,sweet,grassy", "description_brief": "Sun-dried green tea from Yunnan made from large-leaf cultivars. Fuller and sweeter than eastern greens with a noticeable malt backbone.", "tier": 2 }, { "id": "yunnan-pure-bud", "name_en": "Yunnan Pure Bud", "name_zh": "滇红金芽", "category": "Black Tea", "region": "Yunnan", "caffeine_level": "high", "body": "full", "oxidation_level": 0.95, "flavor_primary": "cocoa,dried-fruit,sweet", "description_brief": "Golden-bud Yunnan black tea with a mellow, sweet profile and notes of dried fruit and cocoa.", "tier": 2 }, { "id": "zhangping-shuixian", "name_en": "Zhangping Shuixian", "name_zh": "漳平水仙", "category": "Oolong Tea", "region": "Fujian", "caffeine_level": "moderate", "body": "medium", "oxidation_level": 0.35, "flavor_primary": "floral,creamy,smooth", "description_brief": "Compressed square cakes of Fujian Shuixian oolong. Floral, creamy, and smooth with a distinctive pressed shape.", "tier": 2 }, { "id": "zhenghe-gongfu", "name_en": "Zhenghe Gongfu", "name_zh": "政和工夫", "category": "Black Tea", "region": "Fujian", "caffeine_level": "moderate", "body": "medium", "oxidation_level": 0.95, "flavor_primary": "floral,sweet,smooth", "description_brief": "Traditional Fujian black tea from Zhenghe. Smooth, sweet, and slightly floral with a reddish liquor.", "tier": 2 }, { "id": "zhenghe-yinzhen", "name_en": "Zhenghe Silver Needle", "name_zh": "政和银针", "category": "White Tea", "region": "Zhenghe", "caffeine_level": "low", "body": "light", "oxidation_level": 0.08, "flavor_primary": "melon,grass,sweet", "description_brief": "Silver Needle from Zhenghe county, the other major white tea origin. Slightly grassier and more vegetal than Fuding style.", "tier": 2 }, { "id": "zhi-lan-xiang", "name_en": "Zhi Lan Xiang (Orchid Fragrance)", "name_zh": "芝兰香", "category": "Oolong Tea", "region": "Phoenix Mountain", "caffeine_level": "moderate", "body": "medium", "oxidation_level": 0.45, "flavor_primary": "orchid,floral,sweet", "description_brief": "A classic dancong variety prized for its pure orchid fragrance. Lighter than Mi Lan Xiang with more delicate floral notes.", "tier": 2 }, { "id": "zhu-ye-qing", "name_en": "Zhu Ye Qing (Bamboo Leaf Green)", "name_zh": "竹叶青", "category": "Green Tea", "region": "Mount Emei", "caffeine_level": "moderate", "body": "light", "oxidation_level": 0.02, "flavor_primary": "fresh,vegetal,sweet", "description_brief": "Premium green tea from Mount Emei in Sichuan. The flat, bamboo-leaf shaped leaves produce a refreshing, grassy infusion.", "tier": 2 }, { "id": "lotus-green-tea", "name_en": "Lotus Green Tea", "name_zh": "莲花绿茶", "category": "Scented Tea", "region": "Zhejiang", "caffeine_level": "low", "body": "light", "oxidation_level": 0.03, "flavor_primary": "lotus,fresh,floral", "description_brief": "Green tea scented with lotus flowers. Fresh, floral, and delicately sweet with a clean finish.", "tier": 3 }, { "id": "magnolia-oolong", "name_en": "Magnolia Oolong", "name_zh": "玉兰乌龙", "category": "Scented Tea", "region": "Fujian", "caffeine_level": "moderate", "body": "medium", "oxidation_level": 0.3, "flavor_primary": "magnolia,creamy,floral", "description_brief": "Oolong scented with magnolia flowers. Creamy, floral, and elegant with a lingering fragrance.", "tier": 3 }, { "id": "wuzhen-green", "name_en": "Wuzhen Green", "name_zh": "乌镇绿茶", "category": "Green Tea", "region": "Zhejiang", "caffeine_level": "low", "body": "light", "oxidation_level": 0.02, "flavor_primary": "floral,light,refreshing", "description_brief": "Local green tea from the water-town region of Wuzhen. Light, refreshing, and mildly floral.", "tier": 3 } ] }