divine daydream NEW!
tea of intuition
flavour profile: ambrosial nuances of morning dew
ingredients: Chinese white tea grown at 5900 feet in the misty Simao region of Yunnan Province. White tea leaves are shaped into a round ball that resembles a lychee fruit. Under water, the ball blossoms into a delicate looking, star shaped flower that symbolises purity and renewal. This tea is sold in packages of 2.
$6.99 per pkg
dragon tears
tea of prophecy
flavour profile: intoxicating jasmine flavour with a subtle green tea smoothness
ingredients: Chinese green tea grown at 1500 feet in the Wuyi Mountains of Fujian Province. Hand-tied green tea is rolled into the shape of small pearls that unfurl into the shape of a tear. Once the pearls, also known as rosettes, have unfurled, look at the pattern of the leaves - they foretell the future. This tea is sold in packages of approximately 100 pearls.
$7.99 per pkg
eternal heart NEW!
tea of devotion
flavour profile: a mild green tea with subtle herbaceous notes
ingredients: Chinese green tea grown in Fujian Province and globe amaranth flower. The tea leaves are hand tied around the flower, and unfurl to reveal a lovely pink blossom. The globe amaranth blossom represents infinity and immortality, in part because of the flower’s naturally long lasting, bright colour. Eternal heart symbolises happiness, friendship, romance and everlasting love. This tea is sold in packages of 2.
$6.99 per pkg
ethereal garden NEW!
haven of peace
flavour profile: an intriguing bouquet of delicate notes
ingredients: Chinese black tea grown at 4900 feet on Tai Mu Mountain in Fujian Province, lavender blossoms, rose petals. Black tea leaves are hand sewn around a bouquet of lavender blossoms and rose petals. As the tea unfurls, lavender blossoms float to the surface, revealing a delicate rose at its centre. This delightful flowering tea symbolises joy, beauty and abundance. This tea is sold in packages of 2.
$8.99 per pkg
everlasting kiss NEW!
a love story unfolds
flavour profile: sultry, warm and honey-like notes
ingredients: Chinese white tea grown at 4900 feet on Tai Mu Mountain in Fujian Province, carnation. White tea leaves envelop a flower that symbolises desire, admiration and true love. When placed in water, the tea unfurls in an enchanting and poetic fashion to reveal a lovely carnation. Sold in packages of 3.
$8.99 per pkg
golden treasure NEW!
captivates the soul
flavour profile:a mellow, toasty, warm caramel nature
ingredients: Chinese black tea grown at 5900 feet in the misty Simao region of Yunnan Province. Golden tipped black tea is hand shaped to resemble a temple spire. As Golden Treasure unfurls, it transforms into a lush, exotic looking flower. This enlivening tea symbolises the warm glow of inner fulfillment that comes from spiritual pursuits. Sold in packages of 3.
$5.99 per pkg
jade harmony NEW!
oneness with all beings
flavour profile: a fresh, vibrant green character
ingredients: Chinese green tea grown at 5900 feet in the misty Simao region of Yunnan Province. Tea artisans carefully select and hand curl green tea leaves that have wisps of silver. The precious jade coloured rings, which symbolise infinity and longevity, unfurl into long leaves while they steep. Sold in packages of approximately 60.
$6.99 per pkg
jasmine balls
tea of unfolding beauty
flavour profile: an ethereal, light jasmine flavour
mingles with sweet, exceptionally mild green tea
ingredients: Chinese green tea (grown at 4500 feet in Sichuan Province) imbued with jasmine blossoms. Long green tea leaves are hand rolled, tied, steamed, and dried together with fresh jasmine blossoms. When placed in water, the jasmine ball will unfurl into the shape of a flower. This tea is sold in packages of 4.
$7.96 per pkg
magi's teapot NEW!
a bewitching journey
flavour profile: light honey and exotic fruit notes
mingles with sweet, exceptionally mild green tea
ingredients: Chinese white tea grown at 4900 feet on Tai Mu Mountain in Fujian Province, nasturtium and trumpet flower. Great artistry is required to hand tie white tea leaves into the shape of a teapot. This intricate and extraordinary tea, which symbolises achievement, individuality and wisdom, unfurls to reveal a stunning display of nasturtium and trumpet flower blossoms. Sold in packages of 1.
$7.99 each
sacred ember NEW!
ignites the spirit
flavour profile: a beguiling, complex and nectar-like flavour
mingles with sweet, exceptionally mild green tea
ingredients: Chinese white tea grown at 5900 feet in the misty Simao region of Yunnan Province, lily blossom. This magnificent, handcrafted tea, which symbolises inner power and courage, flowers under water to reveal a flame coloured lily blossom at its centre. Sold in packages of 2.
$8.99 per pkg
tuocha
Tuocha is an old and famous type of tea manufacture in which large tea leaves are steamed and machine pressed info fanciful shapes, such as a bowl, brick, or “bird’s nest.”
mini black pu-erh tuocha NEW!
autumn blessing
flavour profile: an elemental, earthy and woody nature
mingles with sweet, exceptionally mild green tea
ingredients: Chinese black pu-erh tea grown at 5900 feet in the misty Simao region of Yunnan Province. As with other black teas, the pu-erh tea leaves used to make the mini Black Pu-erh Tuocha are fermented before they are pan-fired, which means that black pu-erh has more caffeine, a darker colour and stronger flavour. Sold in packages of 3.
$5.99 per pkg
mini green pu-erh tuocha NEW!
spring blessing
flavour profile:a spry, vivacious cup with a lightly smoldering note
mingles with sweet, exceptionally mild green tea
ingredients: Chinese green pu-erh tea grown at 5900 feet in the misty Simao region of Yunnan Province. As with other green teas, the pu-erh tea leaves used to make the mini Green Pu-erh Tuocha are pan-fired/steamed immediately after picking to destroy the enzymes that lead to fermentation. For this reason, green pu-erh has a small amount of caffeine and a milder flavour. Sold in packages of 3.
$5.99 per pkg
tibetan rose
inner wisdom
flavour profile: a soft, sweet, delicate rose flavour with honeysuckle notes
ingredients: Sichuan black tea hand pressed with the rare rhodiola rose plant grown above 11,500 feet in the mountains of Tibet. The tea is shaped like a small
bird’s nest to represent the booted eagles, which could build nests atop the
highest Himalayan mountains. This tea is sold in packages of 4.
$8.99 per pkg
pu-erh tea cakes NEW!
Our Pu-erh tea cakes are produced from Pu-erh tea that is grown at high altitudes in Yunnan Province, China. The tea goes through a process of special fermentation, aging, steaming, and compression. It is characterised by a bright red-yellow infusion and sweet, mellow taste.
Pu-erh tea cakes, which are referred to as both pingcha and beeng cha, are “new Pu-erh.” This means that the tea is aged for approximately one year, as opposed to our loose Pu-erh, which is aged for 12 years.
The introduction of moisture at several stages speeds up the aging process. The Pu-erh tea cakes acquire their special properties in a shorter period of time, and do not need to age in caves, as does regular Pu-erh.
New Pu-erh is perfect for cellaring like wine. If you buy the tea cakes and allow them to age, they will increase in value over time, and the depth of flavour will intensify. Some Pu-erh tea cakes have sold for more than USD $30,000 each.
green Pu-erh tea cake | 400g size | $33.75 each
white Pu-erh tea cake | 400g size | $42.50 each
black Pu-erh tea cake | 400g size | $33.75 each
tea bricks
Tea bricks have been manufactured in China for over 2000 years.
The tea is steamed and forced under hydraulic pressure into flat bricks,
reducing the amount of surface area exposed to air. As a result, tea bricks
are ideal for transport and travelled to the farthest reaches of the Chinese
Empire and along the Silk Road on camel caravans. From the 10th to the
beginning of the 20th century, tea bricks were widely used as a form of
currency. In Mongolia and Tibet, brick tea was traded for wool, furs, skins,
musk, horses and medicinal herbs, and remain widely used today. Tea
bricks may have been the first type of tea to reach Russia. Tea bricks
can also be used for decorative purposes.
green tea brick
tea of the mongols
flavour profile: a smoky, pungent and full bodied cup of tea
ingredients: spring flush Chinese green tea from Mt. Lushan
500g size | $30.00 each
black tea brick
tea of the nomads
flavour profile: a smooth, rich, complex cup of tea
ingredients: Chinese Keemun black tea grown in Anhwei
500g size | $30.00 each
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