Chinese Tea
Legend has it that that tea was discovered by the mythical Chinese ruler Shennong several thousand years ago. He was drinking boiled water when stray tea leaves fell into the cup, creating a brew that would later spread through Asian trading routes and become popular worldwide. It’s likely not true, but tea drinking did originate in China, in the Yunnan province in particular.
Annually, China produces more than 3.3 metric tons of tea. It’s an industry that generates around $100 billion in revenue. These teas span all varieties, from the freshest white teas (picked when young) to the strongest dark teas (fermented for months or even years).
What Regions of China Produce Tea?
Tea is produced across the length and breadth of China. The country is typically separated into four tea-growing regions:
Jiangbei: North of the Yangtze. Jiangbei spans tea-growing provinces such as Henan, Shaanxi, Gansu, and the northern parts of Anhui.
Jiangnan: South of the Yangtze. The Jiangnan quadrant includes Hunan, Jiangsu, Hubei, Zhejiang, and south Anhui. Jiangnan is large and prolific, accounting for the bulk of the country’s output with its renowned green, oolong, and black varieties; Jiangbei is cooler, so tea leaves grow slower and develop a distinctive sweetness.
Huanan: This southern region that covers provinces such as Guangdong, Hainan, Guangxi, and Fujian. Huanan is very hot and humid, creating a long growing season that produces premium tea in regions like Fujian and Hainan. The red soil in this area is perfect for oxidized tea, which is why Huanan is notorious for its oolong and black varieties.
Xinan: This is where you’ll find Yunnan, said to be the original tea-producing region, as well as one of the most famous. It also includes Sichuan and Guizhou.
What Makes Chinese Tea Unique?
Tradition. Heritage. Climate. These are a few things that make Chinese tea different. The methods used to produce Chinese teas have been fine-tuned over many centuries and the ground on which they are grown has cultivated countless acres.
Explore a wide variety of tea from all over China. Premium selections from the finest tea growers.
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2002 Aged Raw Puerh from 1,000 Year Old Ancient Tea Tree
- $44.00 – $198.00
- 1,000 Year Old Tea Tree Puerh Tea for Sale. 2002 Hand Picked Selection. Slightly Sweet and Raw. Nice Qi that is Balanced Throughout the Body.
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2006 Huang Jin Ye Raw Puerh Tea
- $39.00 – $195.00
- 2006 Huang Jin Ye Raw Puerh Tea from Yunnan, China. Slightly Sweet and Light in Qi.
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2006 Raw Puerh Tea Cake
- $44.00 – $165.00
- 2006 Raw Puerh Tea Cake. Great Daily Drinker Ripe Puerh Tea. Not too Bitter and Slightly Sweet. Nice Balanced Qi & Great for Multiple Steeping.
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7572 Puerh Tea
- $48.00 – $395.00
- 7572 Puerh Tea from 2002. A Highly Prized and Affordable Aged Puerh Tea from the CNNP in Yunnan, China. Slightly Sweet, Fruity and Smooth. A Top Choice at Qiful Life.
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Aged Gong Ting Puerh from the 1990s
- $69.00
- Gong Ting Puerh - Premium Pu'er from Menghai, Yunnan, China.
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Aged Purple Tea
- $67.00
- This Aged Purple Tea from 2008 is a rare tea from Yunnan, China. Purple Tea is very limited in production each year and typically isn't stored for long periods since it is already a commodity. This batch captures the the perfect balance between age and taste you'd expect from a Purple Tea. Available in loose leaf format. Mild caffeine and…
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Aged Tieluohan Oolong Tea from 1980
- $295.00
- Rare & Aged Tieluohan Oolong Tea from 1980.
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Bamboo Puerh Tea from 1990
- $97.00
- Bamboo Puerh is a Unique Production Method where Puerh Tea Leaves are Stuffed into Bamboo and Stored. Our 1990 Product is a True Gem to Taste.
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Cha Gao Puerh Tea
- $65.00
- Chagao is an ancient style of Puerh production. Liquid is extracted from tea leaves and solidified into small cylinder shape tea balls. Limited quantity available.
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Cha Tou Puerh Tea
- $44.00
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Cui Yingzi Puerh Tea
- $65.00
- Cui Yingzi Puerh Tea is a very Uncommon Type of Puerh. Its Production Style Goes Back Hundreds of Years and is Rarely Produced. Strong Taste and Aroma.
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Hong Ying ‘Red Seal’ Raw Puerh Tea
- $79.00 – $695.00
- Hong Ying Red Seal Raw Puerh Tea Cake from Wistaria Tea House. This Limited Edition Puerh is a Rare & High End Puerh with Great Qi & Flavor.
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Huang Pian Raw Puerh Tea from 1990
- $79.00
- Collected and stored in 1990 by a Tea Master, this Huang Pian Raw Puerh Tea is now available. It offers sweet and high-quality leaves.
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Jinta Black Tea
- $37.00
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Large Leaf Old Arbor Puerh Tea from 1990
- $48.00 – $245.00
- Large Leaf Pu Erh Tea Brick - Old Arbor Tea Leaf Puerh
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