Tea & Teaware Collections
Browse a wide variety of tea collections. We provide a thoroughly selected group of products to make tea browsing as seamless, fulfilling, and custom as possible. From Tea Bags to Tea Variety Pack options, as well as Aged Tea and Teaware, our comprehensive list has something for everyone.
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1970s Tea (3)
This collection of 1970s tea features rare, well-preserved selections from a time when China's Cultural Revolution significantly impacted how tea was grown, produced, and stored. Merchants in Hong Kong and Taiwan bought and stored these teas for future use. Anticipating their future value, collectors then bought and preserved the teas, storing them in optimal conditions that allowed them to steadily… -
1980s Tea (8)
Tea production in the 1980s experienced significant changes in both China and Taiwan. Following the Cultural Revolution, many tea farms prioritized mass production, resulting in lower quality until the late '70s. However, from the late '70s through the '80s, farms refocused on producing premium exports like Tongxing Puerh, Gongting Puerh, and Baizhen Jinlian Puerh, leading to a resurgence in high-end… -
1990s Tea (12)
During the 1990s, Chinese tea production entered a period of rapid expansion, fueled by strong demand from Hong Kong, Taiwan, and emerging international markets. Teas that could withstand long storage and overseas transport rose to prominence, particularly post-fermented styles such as Puerh and Hei Cha. Their ability to age, deepen in character, and remain stable over time made them the… -
2000s Tea (13)
From 2000 to 2010, tea production in China saw a surge in small-batch experimentation, particularly with Puerh teas. Specialty teas like the 7572, 7532, and 7581 Puerh varieties from CCNP gained popularity. The Menghai Tea Factory produced sweeter Puerhs, while the Xiaguan Tea Factory focused on heavier, malty flavors. Increased production of old tree teas led to richer flavors and… -
Afternoon Tea (27)
Need a little pick-me-up for that mid-afternoon slump? Whether you've spent the morning working, doing chores, getting the kids ready for school, or simply sleeping in after a long night, a strong afternoon tea will prepare you for the rest of the day. Afternoon tea selections offer mid to high caffeine levels, ideal for avoiding the afternoon slump. These include… -
Aged Black Tea (3)
Aged black tea refers to black tea stored for over 7 years. At Qiful Life, most of our selections are aged 20 years or more, with some reaching over 70 years. Not all tea can be aged. Green and white teas, for instance, are best enjoyed fresh, as they lose their potency with age. Those sharp, fresh, vegetal notes fade,… -
Aged Oolong Tea (7)
Aged oolong refers to oolong teas stored for over 7 years, categorized as Vintage Oolongs (20-40 years old) and Antique Oolongs (over 40 years old). Aged oolong develops distinct characteristics over time, retaining much of its original harvest fragrance while gaining a dark tea quality. It's more complex and well-rounded. It's also vastly different from young oolong. The aging process… -
Aged Puerh Tea (30)
Producers harvest and then store aged Purerh for a minimum of 7 years. Our products come from trusted tea lineages known for producing premium-grade Puerh, with strict storage monitoring. Each tea is personally sampled and selected for its production quality, flavor profile, and Qi. We have been drinking and curating quality Puerh tea for decades. We know how to source… -
Aged Tea (44)
Aged tea refers to tea stored for at least 7 years. This includes Vintage Tea (20-40 years) and Antique Tea (over 40 years), with rare varieties aged 70-100 years. We source these teas from lineages dating back two centuries, originating during the Second Opium War (1856-1860). These lineages preserve tea-making knowledge and maintain limited supplies of high-quality, well-documented selections, ensuring… -
Aged Tibetan Tea (4)
Aged Tibetan tea refers to specific dark tea "Heicha" types from the Sichuan Basin and Hunan Province. Producers compress these varieties into bricks and then store them in controlled, dry conditions for at least 7 years. In that time, the tea slowly matures. A combination of slow oxidation and microbial fermentation transforms the many flavor compounds. It turns the sharp… -
Asian Tea (59)
Asian tea encompasses a large area. We offer the most extensive and popular selection of teas sourced from Asia, including China, Taiwan, and the Sichuan Basin near Tibet. We offer specific varieties from regions such as Yunnan, Hunan, and Fujian in China. This is in addition to premium mountain regions in Taiwan, such as Lishan and Shan Lin Xi. Our… -
Black Tea (11)
Black tea consists of fully oxidized leaves from the camellia sinensis plant. This category includes large leaf varieties known for their higher caffeine content, as well as smaller, fragrant selections. It has a much stronger flavor than other types of tea, and this results from a longer oxidation process. Whereas green and white teas are known for their fresh and… -
Black Tea Bags (2)
Explore our selection of gourmet black tea bags, crafted from premium-grade black tea hand-plucked from small-batch farms located at high altitudes within coveted tea forest regions. We package this tea in eco-friendly, compostable bags to preserve its quality and taste. The result is a product that is comparable to loose-leaf black tea. Typically, tea bags use lower-grade, cheaper tea leaves.… -
Black Tea Cakes (2)
Explore a diverse array of black tea cakes crafted with the finest tea leaves from Asia. We carefully curate all of the teas in this section, choosing hand-picked, high-quality varieties for discerning tea drinkers. All these teas hail from mountainous regions known for producing premium teas, and after processing, they are all carefully pressed into tea cakes. Black tea cakes… -
Cha Qi (40)
This collection features teas prized for their pronounced Qi, traditionally known in Chinese as “Cha Qi,” or Tea Energy. Experienced drinkers often describe Cha Qi as a felt sensation rather than a flavor. It expresses itself as warmth, enhanced circulation, gentle tingling, mental clarity, or a grounded sense of calm that unfolds during and after a tea session. It's a… -
Chinese Tea (44)
Chinese tea consists primarily of Puerh, Black, Green, Yellow, Oolong, and Dark varieties. Due to the large geographic area of China, tea varieties from China are as substantial and varied as the nation itself. All of these Chinese tea varieties come from the same plant, Camellia sinensis. There are specific varieties and cultivars, and these produce different products with unique… -
Clay Cups for Tea (7)
Explore our selection of premium clay teacups from Asia. We offer authentic Zisha clay varieties in both small and large sizes, along with handmade Taiwan teacups crafted from natural minerals and Yanni clay from rocky regions. Use these clay cups to enjoy ripe and raw Puerh Tea, as well as dark teas like Liu Bao, Liu An, and Fu Zhuang.… -
Evening Tea (9)
Evening tea refers to low-caffeine teas ideal for later in the day without disrupting sleep. This category includes green tea in loose leaf and tea bag forms, as well as herbal and purple teas, which have recently gained in popularity. These lower caffeine varieties provide all of the benefits of tea without stimulant effects. For example, green tea has an… -
Fermented Tea (18)
Fermented tea undergoes microbial fermentation to develop rich, malty, and earthy flavors. Traditionally used in China for Hei Cha (Dark Teas) like Liu Bao and Liu An, it’s produced in regions like Sichuan and Hunan Provinces. Post-fermented tea, a technique applied after drying, is most famously used in Puerh production. This method has become the primary process for creating popular… -
Fuzhuan Tea (5)
Fuzhuan tea, also known as fu tea or fu brick, originates from China’s Hunan and Sichuan provinces. Unlike Puerh, which undergoes fermentation in loose-leaf form, producers compress Fuzhuan into brick form before fermentation. This method shapes its distinctive character, producing a mild natural sweetness with notes of wood, straw, and herbs. As Fuzhuan ages, the flavors deepen and gain complexity,… -
Gourmet Loose Leaf Tea (45)
Loose-leaf tea varieties use the whole of the tea leaf. As a result, they contain more of the beneficial compounds for which tea is known. They are also more flavorful and provide a richer and more complex experience. Typically, tea bags use lower-grade tea, including the fannings and dust left over during tea production. There are exceptions, such as the… -
Gourmet Tea Bag Sachets (8)
Tea bags are a quick and easy way to drink tea. For many tea drinkers, it's the preferred method, especially in the West. The problem is that most of the tea bags you find in your local grocery store are made using low-quality tea. Known as "fannings" or "dust", these fine tea particles are basically the leftovers after whole leaf… -
Handmade Tea Cups & Tea Pots (24)
Explore our range of handmade tea cups and tea pots. Items include Japanese-style Tenmoku tea cups (Jianzhan). Crafted by Taiwanese pottery masters, these traditional cups are coated in a thick glaze and then fired at very high temperatures. The heat crystallizes the glaze and creates unique patterns, resulting in an original, beautiful piece of art that is durable, practical, and… -
Hei Cha (7)
Explore Hei Cha, also known as dark tea, through our curated selection from China’s Hunan and Sichuan provinces. This collection includes Liu An, Liu Bao, and carefully aged selections that showcase the breadth of the style. Unlike Western black tea, producers create Hei Cha using a wet piling process. They apply water to loose tea leaves and allow controlled fermentation… -
High Caffeine Tea (11)
Explore our high caffeine tea collection featuring heavily oxidized oolongs and large-leaf black teas. These teas deliver a smooth caffeine boost without jitters, making them the perfect coffee alternative. Each tea offers premium quality in both flavor and production. Black tea leads in caffeine content, with large-leaf varieties offering the highest concentration and the boldest taste. Small-leaf black teas provide… -
Hunan Tea (2)
Explore our premium and aged Hunan Tea selections, sourced from one of China's most renowned tea-producing regions. Hunan's high elevations and ideal climate make it a prime location for top-quality tea cultivation. The province is home to the famous Junshan Island, where prized Junshan yellow tea originates. Known as "Silver Needles of the Jun Mountain", this exclusive tea offers a… -
Loose Leaf Black Tea (7)
Explore our premium loose-leaf black tea selection, hand-plucked and carefully processed in the forests of Taiwan, as well as Fujian and Yunnan, China. Our teas maintain unique flavor profiles and freshness, unlike mass-produced, machine-rolled options. Grown in secluded mountain areas with ideal elevation and rainfall, these forest-grown teas surpass terrace-grown alternatives in quality. Black tea undergoes a complex production process… -
Loose Leaf Oolong Tea (19)
Explore our wide selection of loose-leaf oolong tea. Producers hand-pick every leaf from Asia's finest high-mountain tea regions, ensuring optimal taste and quality. Typically, these teas sell out very quickly in Asia and don't make it to the Western market. However, we have close partnerships with local farmers, and this grants us exclusive access to award-winning oolongs. Oolong teas are… -
Loose Leaf Puerh (24)
Explore our loose-leaf Puerh tea collection, offering both aged and newly harvested options. We source exclusively from trusted farmers who uphold the highest standards in harvesting and storage. Most loose-leaf Puerh is traditionally aged, preserving its flavor and quality. The process starts when tea pickers pluck whole leaves from premium varieties grown in the Yunnan province. They then wither and… -
Loose Leaf White Tea (2)
Loose-leaf white tea has traditionally been limited to mid-grade production. Most tea farmers produce Puerh, Oolong, or Green Tea, and few venture into premium-grade white tea. After years of collaboration with farmers across China and Taiwan, we now offer some of the most unique and premium loose-leaf white teas on the market. White tea is the least processed type of… -
Low Acid Tea (22)
Low-acid teas are increasingly important to tea drinkers with sensitivity to acidity, such as acid reflux. It may also benefit those with other stomach issues. Gourmet-quality and single-origin teas, especially hand-plucked from pollution-free, high-mountain regions, are important factors within this category. Clean environments and abundant water sources contribute to higher alkalinity and improved pH levels. Generally speaking, tea is not… -
Low Caffeine Tea (15)
Low caffeine tea offers all the flavor and enjoyment of tea without the jittery effects. Unlike decaffeinated teas, which often undergo chemical processing, our teas are 100% natural. Many decaf options use methods involving compressed carbon dioxide or harmful solvents. However, our teas are free from chemicals like methylene chloride or ethyl acetate. They are exactly as nature intended. The… -
Menghai Tea Factory (5)
The renowned Menghai Tea Factory produces some of the world's most coveted dark teas. Established in 1940 by a large group of tea experts from across China, this factory helped pioneer the production of Shu Puerh Tea, also known as Ripe Puerh. Even today, the Menghai Tea Factory is still considered one of the finest Puerh producers in the world.… -
Morning Tea (34)
Our morning tea collection offers two distinct categories: Tea for Waking Up and Tea for Digestion. Each caters to individual morning routines with a variety of teas. For waking up, black tea and roasted oolong are excellent choices. These two tea varieties are more oxidized than green and white tea, and have a higher caffeine content. At the same time,… -
Oolong Tea (17)
Oolong tea comes from the same plant as green, black, and white tea, but its unique production method ensures a distinctive product. Oolong is semi-oxidized, with a typical oxidation level of between 10% and 85%. Green tea producers fire the leaves to stop oxidation; black tea producers encourage it. As a result, oolong tea sits somewhere between green and black.… -
Oolong Tea Bags (4)
Browse our selection of oolong tea bags, crafted with premium high-mountain oolong and compostable bag materials. Oolong undergoes an intensive, multi-stage production process. After picking the leaves, producers will wither, bruise, fix, roll, and dry them. At all stages of this process, tea producers control the oxidation level, typically aiming for anywhere between 10% and 85% oxidation, putting oolong tea… -
Osmanthus Tea (2)
Osmanthus tea is a fragrant tea made by scenting tea leaves with fresh osmanthus flowers. The tea leaves take on the unique aroma and flavor of the flowers. Many describe the flavor of the tea as delicate and naturally sweet, with notes of honey and stone fruits. It's floral and potent like jasmine tea. However, it tends to be much… -
Premium Teaware (40)
Explore our premium teaware collection, featuring aged Zisha teapots, clay teacups, Tenmoku teacups, glass cups, and Gai Wan tea sets. We source each piece directly from renowned artists and teaware masters in Asia, who demonstrate exceptional craftsmanship and a commitment to enhancing the tea experience. Most items are handmade using the finest, ethically sourced materials. They are unique pieces of… -
Puerh Tea (21)
Explore our Puerh tea collection, featuring new and aged products in loose leaf, tea bag, cake, and brick formats. Although the production methods are similar, the way the tea is formed and stored impacts its quality and flavor. Loose-leaf teas are generally easier to brew and will also age faster. Bricks have traditionally been the method of choice for traders,… -
Puerh Tea Bags (2)
Browse our Puerh tea bags, crafted from premium Puerh tea and compostable materials. These products offer a convenient, high-quality way to enjoy gourmet Puerh tea. Typically, Puerh is sold in compressed bricks or cakes. To brew Puerh, you break off the desired amount and then steep it. If you're traveling, not only will you need your Puerh brick/cake, but you'll… -
Puerh Tea Bricks (3)
Discover our selection of Puerh tea bricks, expertly crafted in Yunnan, China. Made from hand-harvested loose-leaf tea, these bricks are designed to preserve flavor and ensure easy storage. We focus on old arbor, large-leaf varieties from southern Yunnan, especially the Xishuangbanna region. The Daizu people, known for their expertise in traditional tea brick production, use hand-pressing methods that result in… -
Puerh Tea Cakes (6)
Explore our Puerh tea cakes, featuring yearly harvested and aged options. We source all selections exclusively from trusted farmers who maintain high-quality standards. Only single-origin and gourmet tea is used. Each cake begins with hand-plucked leaves grown under optimal conditions. Tea experts then press these leaves using traditional methods passed down over generations. After undergoing a strict and carefully controlled… -
Sichuan Tea (2)
Explore our selection of Sichuan Tea, featuring products from the Sichuan Tea Factory and the Sichuan Basin. In the West, Sichuan is perhaps best known for its cuisine. The Sichuan peppers are sold throughout the United States, where they are prized for their unique citrusy flavor and numbing sensation. However, the Sichuan region also produces some excellent, often overlooked teas.… -
Single Origin Tea (36)
Browse our selection of single-origin tea, all sourced from single estate farms and personally overseen by our resident Tea Master across tea farms in Taiwan and China. Single-origin tea comes exclusively from one specific region and is not blended with other tea leaf varieties. The tea trees used have grown for more than 20 years, though some believe this period… -
Storage for Loose Leaf Tea (3)
Browse our selection of premium storage options for loose leaf tea, including high-quality tin and Zisha clay containers. Tea storage falls into two categories: dark tea and light tea. For dark teas like Puerh, Tibetan Tea, or black tea, clay containers are ideal for direct storage. Avoid storing dark teas in tin containers unless they are wrapped in a tea… -
Taiwan Black Tea (7)
Explore our selection of premium Taiwanese black teas, sourced directly from respected local tea masters across Taiwan. An award-winning tea master personally oversees the harvest and production of every tea in this collection. The lineup includes our signature Honey Flavor Black Tea from high-mountain gardens, Ruby Black No. 18 from the Sun Moon Lake region, and fragrant Osmanthus Black Tea.… -
Taiwan High Mountain Tea (19)
Browse our premium selection of Taiwan High Mountain Tea, sourced from farms located at 1,000 meters above sea level. Our offerings include oolong, black, and green teas, all renowned for their intense fragrance and long steeping ability, known as Nai Pao. The high altitude means the tea grows slowly in colder and mistier conditions than are typical for tea plantations.… -
Taiwan Oolong Tea (11)
Explore our exclusive Taiwan oolong tea collection, sourced from the most sought-after tea regions in the world. Taiwan’s high mountain environments and abundant rainfall give these oolongs a fragrance unmatched by any neighboring producers. Taiwan oolong is typically much creamier than other types of oolong, owing to the unique conditions in which it is grown. After growing in mountainous regions,… -
Taiwan Tea (21)
Explore our diverse selection of Taiwan tea, featuring premium and competition-grade oolong, green, black, and white teas. Taiwan is renowned for world-class oolong teas from famed tea mountains like Fushoushan, Lishan, Dayuling, Shanlinxi, Wenshan District, Alishan, Sanxia, and Sun Moon Lake. These regions produce single-origin, small-batch teas overseen by tea masters with generations of expertise. Highlights include Roasted Oolong, High… -
Taiwan Wenshan Tea (2)
Discover the two main types of Taiwan Wenshan Tea: Muzha Tieguanyin and Baozhong (Paochung) tea. Muzha Tieguanyin, a roasted Oolong cultivar, employs traditional frying techniques to create its distinct roasted flavor. Tea masters often prepare this tea with a medium to heavy roast, often roasting it over charcoal many times. It creates a dark red/brown liquor, with a strong and… -
Tea Bag Samplers (3)
Want to try some of our gourmet tea selections but don't know where to start? There's so much to choose from, whether you're exploring different roast styles of oolong, checking out what a single region has to offer, or delving into premium, aged fermented tea for the first time. It's hard to know where to start, and that's where our… -
Tea Blends (4)
Browse our selection of unique tea blends that redefine the gourmet tea experience. From lemon-infused black tea to Mandarin oranges stuffed with aged Puerh and Chinese herbs, our creations offer a fresh perspective on tea mixing. Many tea blends rely on non-organic, artificial ingredients that prioritize fragrance over quality. We believe in the opposite approach. At Qiful Life, we creatively… -
Tea Bricks (3)
Explore our wide variety of premium quality tea bricks, featuring selections that range from the latest harvests to premium aged teas. Our selections come from trusted farmers who have self-purchased and stored teas in their own managed warehouses over the years. These farmers also maintain collections passed down through generations of expertise. They know how to source tea from the… -
Tea Cakes (7)
Explore our wide range of tea cakes, featuring premium and aged options. We source our cakes from local farmers in Asia who hand-pick the tea and use traditional pressing methods to preserve the quality and taste of the tea.Our collection includes traditional 357g sizes for many aged tea selections and 100g sizes for newer products. Tea cake varieties include Raw… -
Tea Cups (14)
Browse our wide selection of tea cups, featuring high-end options that showcase the craftsmanship and artistry of renowned pottery makers in Asia. Our products come exclusively from local pottery masters, and we pride ourselves on sourcing from artists who believe that handcrafted items provide a more genuine feel and experience than machine-made products. Discover our rare lineup of Zisha teacups.… -
Tea for Digestion (12)
Looking for tea to support digestion? Explore our range of fermented and post-fermented teas designed to alleviate constipation, improve gut bacteria, and promote better digestion. Puerh Tea and Tibetan Tea stand out as the top choices for digestion. These teas undergo post-fermentation through a microbial process that boosts enzymes and breaks down many of the astringent compounds in the tea.… -
Tea Tins (1)
Browse our selection of tightly sealed tea tins for sale, designed to provide durable protection for any tea. Currently, we offer our standard black tea tin, which comfortably holds up to 150 grams of tea. Other colors, such as red or gold, are available by special request. These tea tins primarily cater to various loose-leaf teas. While smaller leaf varieties… -
Tenmoku Tea Cups (7)
Discover our premium Tenmoku tea cups, perfect for sipping any type of tea. Known as Jianzhan in Chinese, this artistic style recreates the high-temperature wood-burning techniques of the Song Dynasty to craft exceptional teacups. Master craftsmen apply a thick glaze to the cups and then fire them at high temperatures. The glaze then crystallizes and forms unique patterns. After firing,… -
The Finest Collection of Gourmet Tea (53)
Explore our gourmet tea, sourced from the finest mountains, harvests, and growing conditions in the world. Our selections come directly from renowned farmers across Asia, ensuring a premium farm-to-cup experience. During our decade living in Asia, we visited numerous tea farms and estates, which enabled us to curate our selections with confidence. We built strong relationships with our tea farmers… -
Tibetan Brick Tea (1)
Explore our diverse selection of Tibetan brick tea for sale, featuring both small and large bricks, as well as aged options. We store our teas in Asia and import only the finest selections to the West, ensuring premium taste and production quality. Tibetan brick tea includes varieties produced throughout Sichuan and Hunan. Sichuan Province historically produced the most popular brick… -
Tibetan Tea (4)
Explore our selection of Tibetan tea, including the highest quality brick tea, aged tea, and tea bags. Tibetan tea is a distinct type of "Heicha" or dark tea. The tea is not produced in Tibet itself, but rather, the name comes from the fact that it was traditionally produced for export to Tibet. Once it lands in the mountainous region,… -
Tibetan Tea Bags (2)
Our Tibetan tea bags contain aged & premium Tibetan tea, packaged in compostable bags that replicate teapot brewing. Enjoy these exceptional teas on the go, including our signature 1990 Tibetan Tea and rare 1970 harvests. These teas, part of the Heicha "Dark Tea" variety, originated in the Sichuan Basin during the 1970s and 1990s. Tea makers crafted them in Sichuan… -
Traditional Asian Snacks (1)
They are snacks to be enjoyed with tea. Whether it's cookies and cakes in the UK, sweet pastries in Scandinavia, or macarons in France, every culture has its own traditional tea snacks. In China, they are known as "Chaguozi", which roughly translates as "tea fruit", and typically consists of confectionery, nuts, and other nibbles. These treats are partly designed to… -
White Tea (2)
Explore our selection of premium-grade white tea, sourced from trusted farmers. This tea consists of young tea buds harvested at the earliest stage and minimally processed. The buds, typically unopened, are dried in the sun to create a tea distinct from green, oolong, black, or fermented teas. While fermented teas like Puerh represent the final stage of tea production, white… -
Wuyi Rock Tea (7)
Explore our selection of Wuyi Rock Tea, China's most revered oolong. This tea grows in the mineral-rich, reddish clay of Fujian province, thriving between mountainous rock formations. Known for its low acidity and roasted flavor profile, Wuyi Rock Tea delivers a distinctive taste experience. Its flavors include notes of caramel, roasted nuts, dark chocolate, and stone fruits, with an underlying… -
Xiaguan Tea (2)
Explore Xiaguan Tea Factory’s premium Puerh and fermented tea selections from Yunnan, China. With over a century of expertise, Xiaguan Tea Factory stands out for its exceptional teas. Located in Dali City, western Yunnan, it gained prominence in Chinese tea history by introducing the distinctive mushroom and tuocha pu'er teas. The factory produced these shapes as they were easier to… -
Yixing Zisha Teapots (15)
Browse a wide variety of Yixing Zisha teapots. We source these premium and aged teapots from renowned Zisha pottery makers in China, and they use only authentic Zisha clay from Yixing, China. Zisha is Yixing, China’s revered teapot clay. It is known for being porous, allowing dark tea and Puerh tea to breathe more effectively. These these teapots absorb the… -
Yunnan Tea (31)
Explore premium Yunnan teas sourced directly from China’s Yunnan province - the home of Puerh tea and gourmet green, black, and oolong teas. We work exclusively with award-winning farmers who prioritize small-batch production and quality over volume. Unlike major manufacturers, their goal is not to produce the highest quantities and fulfil the global demand for Chinese tea. They want to… -
Zisha Clay Tea Cups (6)
Browse premium Zisha clay tea cups, crafted by master potters in China and made from authentic Zisha clay, sourced directly from Yixing. Zisha clay comes in several varieties, with the most popular for teacups being Zhu Ni (purplish color) and Duan Ni (yellow). We also offer limited selections in Hong Ni (reddish) clay, typically found in mid-grade products. T Our…