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
- $37.00 – $165.00
- 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 Aged Huang Jin Ye Raw Puerh Tea
- $39.00 – $195.00
- 2006 Huang Jin Ye Raw Aged Puerh Tea from Yunnan, China. Slightly Sweet and Light in Qi.
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2006 Aged Raw Puerh Tea with Good Qi
- $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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2008 Aged Jin Cha Raw Puerh from the Xiaguan Tea Factory
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$59.00Original price was: $59.00.$39.00Current price is: $39.00. - 2008 aged Jin Cha Raw Puerh from the Xiaguan Tea Factory. A true delight to consume if you like heavier and more robust tasting Puerh teas.
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7572 Puerh Tea Aged from 2002
- $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 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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Aged Gong Ting Puerh from the 1990s
- $69.00
- Gong Ting Puerh - Premium Pu'er from Menghai, Yunnan, China.
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Aged 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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Aged Liu An Tea from the 1980s
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$125.00Original price was: $125.00.$85.00Current price is: $85.00. - Aged Liu A Tea for Sale. 40 Year Plus Aged Liu An Heicha from the early 1980s.
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Aged Mandarin Orange Puerh Tea from the 1980s
- $68.00
- This Puerh Uses Ripe Puerh from 1980s Stuffed Inside Chinese Mandarin Oranges. The Result is a Savory, Fruity and Strong Qi Puerh that is Incredible.
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Aged Mini Tuocha Puerh Tea from 1996
- $44.00
- Aged Mini Tuocha Puerh Tea from 1996. Delightful Daily Drinker for any Puerh Tea Enthusiast. One of the Menghai Tea Factory's Best Products.
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Aged Purple Tea from 2008
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$47.00Original price was: $47.00.$39.00Current price is: $39.00. - 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 Raw Puerh Tea Cake from 2011
- $44.00 – $135.00
- 2011 Aged Puerh Tea for Sale. Premium Quality & Light Qi. A Great Raw Puerh for Tea Beginners or those Who Want to Begin Exploring Aged Tea.
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Aged Tieluohan Oolong Tea from 1980
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$175.00Original price was: $175.00.$145.00Current price is: $145.00. - Select options
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Aged Zaoxiang Puerh Tea
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$39.00Original price was: $39.00.$29.00Current price is: $29.00. - Aged Raw Puerh Tea from the early 2000s. Strong Qi and a Unique Cultivar from the Menghai region in Yunnan, China.
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Cha Gao Puerh Tea Resin
- $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
- This Cha Tou Puerh Tea is an aged Puerh from the 2000. Smooth taste, yet uniquely flavored with an earthy, yet malty taste. Available in loose leaf form.
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Cha Tuo Puerh Tea Aged from 1990
- $59.00
- This Cha Tuo Puerh Tea is an Aged Ripe Puerh Tea from 1990. Derived from the Xiaguan Tea Factory in Yunnan, China. Gourmet Selection. 25 Gram Amounts.
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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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Da Hong Pao Premium Oolong Tea
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$35.95Original price was: $35.95.$29.95Current price is: $29.95. - Premium Da Hong Pao oolong rock tea from Fujian, China. Gourmet, organic selection from healthy old tea trees.
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Fuding White Tea Balls from 2007
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$26.00Original price was: $26.00.$19.00Current price is: $19.00. - Aged Fuding white tea balls from 2007. Sweet and savory tea balls that open up and transform after each steep.
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Golden Flower Dark Tea – Aged Tibetan Tea
- $295.00
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Gourmet Jin Ta Black Tea from Yunnan
- $37.00
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Gourmet Liu An Tea Aged from 2008
- $45.00 – $245.00
- 2008 Liu An Heicha "Dark Tea" Available in Loose Leaf or as a Full Basket. From Anhui, China.
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Gourmet Liubao Tea Aged from the 1980s
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$105.00Original price was: $105.00.$75.00Current price is: $75.00. - This Aged Liubao Heicha from 1980 captures the essence of dark tea making in China during the 1980s. Smoke and earthy, yet smooth to consume. A tea history lesson through each sip.
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Gourmet Yunnan Black Tea
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$29.00Original price was: $29.00.$24.00Current price is: $24.00. - This Yunnan Black Tea is a Gourmet & Organic selection. It has strong Qi and high caffeine without the jitters. It is one of the most premium Sun Dried Black Teas to come from China and is our flagship Premium Chinese Black Tea.
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Hong Ying ‘Red Seal’ Raw Puerh Tea Aged from 2007
- $59.00 – $295.00
- 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 Aged 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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Puerh Tea
- $8.00 – $145.00
- This is a Signature Puerh Tea of Qiful Life. Sourced from the Daizu People in the Xishuangbanna Region of Yunnan, China. Aged & Dry Stored since 1990. Options include 2 Tea Bag samples, a box of 12 tea bags for a total of 36G, or a full brick of 200 grams.
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Rou Gui Oolong Rock Tea
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$49.95Original price was: $49.95.$39.95Current price is: $39.95. - Rou Gui is a premium Oolong Rock Tea from China's Wuyi Mountains. This award winning selection is grown at a mountain base where fresh mountain streams trickle water down into the crops. The crops are nurtured in rich mineral red clay, producing one of the most unique and tasty Oolongs known to the world.
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Tangerine Puer Tea
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$27.00Original price was: $27.00.$19.00Current price is: $19.00. - This Premium Tangerine Puer Uses Sun Dried Mandarin Oranges Packed with Gong Ting Puer Aged Over 20 Years. The Perfect Balance of Citrus and Tea.
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Tea Variety Pack
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$23.00Original price was: $23.00.$15.95Current price is: $15.95. - Rated 5.00 out of 5
- Our Tea Variety Pack is the perfect combination of premium grade tea types and aged tea. We are the only tea company offering aged tea products as part of a tea variety pack offering. Included in this sampler box is: Premium Grade Aged Puerh Tea from 1990 Competition Grade Roasted Oolong Premium Grade Light Oolong Gourmet Black Tea with Honey…
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Tie Luo Han ‘Iron Monk’ Rock Oolong Tea from Wuyi Mountains
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$27.95Original price was: $27.95.$22.95Current price is: $22.95. - Tie Luo Han is a Heavy Dark Roasted Oolong Tea. Gourmet Selection Stemming from Wuyi Mountain in China's Southeastern Fujian Province.
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Vintage Puerh Tea Aged Over 100 Years
- $995.00
- A Very Rare Puerh Tea Dating Back Over 100 Years Ago. Strong Cha Qi "Tea Energy" that Goes Directly to the Feet and Shifts Throughout the Body. Suited for Puerh Collectors Seeking the Best Vintage Tea Available. Sip a Taste of History Today.
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Yunnan Gold Tea
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$30.00Original price was: $30.00.$25.00Current price is: $25.00. - Gourmet Yunnan Gold Tea for sale. Hand rolled Puerh tea buds oxidized into Black Tea. A very aromatic Black Tea with a slight pineapple flavor. A true black tea overseen by our resident tea master.
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