It’s not a typical black tea you have in mind. A post-fermented tea that’s formed into a coin form, Hei-cha is a type of dark tea (黑茶) that is different from what is called black tea in the West. Hei-Cha has been part of Chinese tea culture for centuries. Processed through a special technique called wet piling, Hei Cha gets sweeter and more depth with age. Compared to Pu-erh, Hei-Cha has a mellower and lighter profile. Rinse first to break and wake up the tea. Steep up to 3 times. It's known to help cut the grease and pairs really well with Chinese dishes or deep-fried meals.   Even though we don’t know the exact age of this tea, we got it...

A single origin dark tea from Yunnan, China. This pu-erh has been "cooked" prior to being aged and fermented through wet piling before being compressed into coins. Compared to hei-cha, this tea takes on more depth and complexity of flavour with age.

This Lapsang Souchong is a medium bodied smoky black tea from China. It has a smoky aroma reminiscent of a warm evening around the campfire. The taste is balanced and smooth, with the astringency that lingers on the palate, containing just enough mystery to entice you to take another sip. It has plenty of depth with notes of smoky campfire, Cedarwood and a hint of dried fig. We like to enjoy it as is. As the key ingredient for the famous Russian Caravan tea, many of our customers blend their own at-home version with our English Breakfast or Earl Grey Classic. Also goes wonderfully with cocktails and savoury dishes.  Ingredients: China black tea. 

A Chinese black tea blended with rose petals and natural flavours. Delicately perfumed, and sweetly floral, it takes well to milk.

This organic black tea is bold and distinctive, just as you’d expect it to be, with its unique flavour coming from bergamot oil. Extremely versatile, it’s equally enjoyable with breakfast or for afternoon tea. This organic tea is nostalgic and familiar. A true classic for good reason! Ingredients: Chinese black tea with cold-pressed bergamot oil. Organic.

The aroma of lavender fields is very prominent in this organic tea. A creative take on the traditional Earl Grey. Calming and soothing effect of lavender makes this tea a great choice for a tea drinker who enjoys bright citrus notes with a twist. To go even further, pair an equal part with our Earl Grey Cream to evoke a sense of coziness and comfort. Ingredients: Chinese black tea, bergamot oil, lavender buds. Organic. 

An organic green tea from HuangShan (Yellow Mountain Range 黃山) located in southern Anhui Province of China. Loosely translated from Chinese Wu Lu(霧綠), Emerald Cloud has the characteristic that one comes to love from a Chinese green tea-- bright freshly cut grass aroma, beautiful yet subtle nutty notes, and a smooth yet creamy finish. The delicacy of this tea is best brought to light with lower than usual water temperature (70-75°C/167°F) and shorter infusion time (45-60 seconds). Ingredients: Single origin green tea from China. Organic.

A single origin Chinese green tea, so named for its distinctly soft smoky notes. Organic.

A Chinese green tea with jasmine flowers. Organic.

A single origin green tea from Nantou County in Taiwan. The beautiful Jasmine scent was pressed into the green tea by mixing fresh Jasmine flowers with green tea over night. The flowers then discarded and new fresh Jasmine flowers were added for the 2nd round, 3rd round and so on until the floral sent balanced well with the tea base. Averaging 6-8 rounds for this tea. The less the residual flowers present in the finished tea product, the higher the quality of the craftsmanship. In addition to the jasmine floral note, this tea also has the signature fruity sweet finish found in a traditional Taiwanese tea.  Ingredients: Taiwan green tea, jasmine flowers. 

A single origin white tea from China with a delicate floral aroma.

Blended with a Pai Mu Tan base and dried stone fruit, Divine Goddess Tea features bright fruity notes including apricot and cherry. It has a wide palate yet is still light bodied. This fruity and citrus tea is wonderful enjoyed warm or over ice. Ingredients: Pai Mu Tan white tea, Darjeeling black tea, China Fog green tea, Longjing green tea, Jasmine green tea, candied pineapple, candied mango, natural flavouring, orange peel, candied papaya, strawberry, red currant, apricot, and sour cherry.

A single origin oolong tea from Nantou, Taiwan, it is distinctly floral with notes of poached greens and sweet lychee.

This oolong tea from Taiwan has a warm and toasty aroma. There are also notes of chocolate and caramel. Like other teas from Taiwan, the flavour profile is subtle and refined. Delicious bubble tea base when served as an iced tea. Ingredients: Taiwan oolong tea