"Dan Ya - Dan Ye " which means 1 tip 1 leaf , the ratio of leafs and buds of this premium quality handmade Yunnan green tea from De Hong state which has a very rich in nutty-grassy notes appearing to be more noticeable during the first brewings. The slight bitter taste turns into the after sweet mouthfeel sensation with hint of vanilla in texture. also...
"xiao yu zhen" - small jade needlesA top grade of spring green tea needles with ratio of single tips or tip with top leaf rolled up tight into the needle shape. This one belongs into the tipsy category so need to be brewed with care. Gentle and pleasant vegetal aroma with very slight touch of roasted nuts and subtle sweet taste. This is the first harvest...
A top grade of 1st. spring green tea. Small size leafs and tips (1 leaf & 1 tip ) are rolled up into the snail shell shape which makes convenient for transfer and preserves the flavor for long time. An intensive nutty scent comes out from the cup or gai wan when brew this tea with touch of chestnuts and fresh cut grass.
Cake made of maocha from not really old arbor tea trees growing around village Qian Jia Zhai , yet you will experience kind of the jorney starting at the 2nd infusion when leaves open and release it's potential. Fruity mouthfeel , sheng jing rails the back of the tongue on sides and hui gan comes around slowly , yet holds steady. We pressed only small...
Second harvest of spring green tea from Ning Er. Small size leafs and tips (1 or 2 leaf & 1 tip ) ratio. Pleasant nutty aroma from brewing vessel with touch of fresh cut grass. Slight bitter, rather mild tea creates sweet aftertaste , almost as the sheng puerh does.
Practically the top grade of Yunnan green tea made only of tips from first harvest in Puer ( Simao ). The tea is quite sweet and mild in taste, so do not expect that bitter bite you can get from other green teas where leaves in some ratio are involved. As any other tea made of buds , also this one requires gentle brewing if you want to achieve the most...
"xiang zhen" - fragrant needles A high grade of spring green tea needles. 1 or 2 leaf :1 tip ratio are rolled up tight into the needle shape. Tea leaves due to it's unique processing do not look green as other green teas, yet the fair amount of tips will guarantee smooth and sweet taste. This is the first harvest , limited amount !
A high grade of spring green tea called Jade Snails. Medium size 1 or 2 leaf :1 tip ratio are rolled up tight into the small snail shell shape which makes convenient for transfer and preserves the flavor for long time.Within the first infusion the mellow and nutty scent comes out from the cup and tea soup gives chestnut-ish flavor with hint of fruits....
Very first harvest of spring green tea "tou chun " from Ning Er. Small size leafs and tips (1 or 2 leaf & 1 tip ) ratio. Pleasant light nutty touch from brewing vessel with notes of fresh cut grass. Gently bitter as greens are with stronger infusions. Small batch , only 10kg available!
"xiao yu zhen" - small jade needlesA top grade of spring green tea needles with ratio of single tips or tip with top leaf rolled up tight into the needle shape. This one belongs into the tipsy category so need to be brewed with care. Gentle and pleasant vegetal aroma with very slight touch of roasted nuts and subtle sweet taste. This is the first harvest...
A high grade of spring green tea called Jade Snails. Medium size 1 or 2 leaf :1 tip ratio are rolled up tight into the small snail shell shape which makes convenient for transfer and preserves the flavor for long time.Within the first infusion the mellow and nutty scent comes out from the cup and tea soup gives chestnut-ish flavor with hint of fruits....
Practically the top grade of Yunnan green tea made only of tips from first harvest in Puer ( Simao ). The tea is quite sweet and mild in taste, so do not expect that bitter bite you can get from other green teas where leaves in some ratio are involved. As any other tea made of buds , also this one requires gentle brewing if you want to achieve the most...
A top grade of 1st. spring green tea. Small size leafs and tips (1 leaf & 1 tip ) are rolled up into the snail shell shape which makes convenient for transfer and preserves the flavor for long time. An intensive nutty scent comes out from the cup or gai wan when brew this tea with touch of chestnuts and fresh cut grass.
"xiang zhen" - fragrant needles A high grade of spring green tea needles. 1 or 2 leaf :1 tip ratio are rolled up tight into the needle shape. Tea leaves due to it's unique processing do not look green as other green teas, yet the fair amount of tips will guarantee smooth and sweet taste. This is the first harvest , limited amount !
"Dan Ya - Dan Ye " which means 1 tip 1 leaf , the ratio of leafs and buds of this premium quality handmade Yunnan green tea from De Hong state which has a very rich in nutty-grassy notes appearing to be more noticeable during the first brewings. The slight bitter taste turns into the after sweet mouthfeel sensation with hint of vanilla in texture. also...
Second harvest of spring green tea from Ning Er. Small size leafs and tips (1 or 2 leaf & 1 tip ) ratio. Pleasant nutty aroma from brewing vessel with touch of fresh cut grass. Slight bitter, rather mild tea creates sweet aftertaste , almost as the sheng puerh does.
Hand made teapot from "zhi ma ni" ( sesame clay ) made by student of artist Wang Hang Ying. The sand grains increase the pores density of the surface and therefore ability of absorption of the tea flavor ( teapot memory ). The edge of the pot's lid is chipped off , but it doesn't have any influence on brewing the tea. Screen : ball filterPouring time :...
Handmade Dai Pottery gaiwan with hand carved lotus leafs features. Mixture with white clay, sizes and weight may slightly vary.We put this beautiful gaiwan in discount due to the small crack at the bottom, which is just aesthetically issue. Gaiwan doesn't leak.
Handmade Dai Pottery gaiwan with hand painted dancing people pattern on the lid and body by mixing with white clay. Item discounted because of few esthetic issues caused during the firing. Small bubbles on the rim of the gaiwan and bigger one on knob of the lid. Despite of those flaws , if can accept is as a part of the handmade "marks" , it is going to...
Hand made 130ml gaiwan . Made by Yunnan ethnic minority "Dai Zu " - Dai people. Carved leaves pattern.Slight tool mark on lid and body of the gaiwan is the reason for the discount.
Hand made plate for gongfu cha ceremony "gan pao" - 'dry brewing' . Made by Yunnan ethnic minority "Dai Zu " - Dai people. On the top is hand carved writing in Dai language.Item discounted for little flaws on the bottom side caused during the firing in kiln.
Hand made 160ml gaiwan . Made by Yunnan ethnic minority "Dai Zu " - Dai people. Carved Dai calligraphy on the body gaiwan and different patterns on the lid. Gaiwan is discounted because uneven circle shape. This doesn't have any influence on function, it's only esthetical issue visible from certain angle.
Handmade Dai Pottery gaiwan. sizes and weight may slightly vary. Item discounted for little tool mark on inside wall of the gaiwan. No leak.
This handmade gaiwan has some imperfections and flaws ( see images ) which do not influence the function neither brewing results. Gaiwan doesn't sit perfectly on it's plate. Yet, we sell it on discounted price. Very comfortable in hand even for smaller hands.Pattern 1 - with great virtue one can take charge of the world (idiom) Pattern 2 - peace can...
Two handmade Dai Pottery cups with hand painted dancing people pattern by mixing with white clay. Item is discounted because of few esthetic issues caused during the firing. Small bubbles on the side of one cup.
Handmade cups by Yunnan ethnic minority Dai. Volumes from 40 - 60 ml, sizes and weight also slightly vary. Carved writing in Dai language in white clay outside wall of the cup. The cups are discounted due to the very small crack at the bottom inside the stamp. Cups don't leak and the crack is not that obvious because aligns with calligraphy. Few patterns...
Known as Yulan Xiang Dan Cong Tea from Guangdong province. Medium roasted tea leaf is in perfect ballance of nutty touch with soft fruitiness. This is very good option for those who are looking for not too flowery oolong and not to heavy roasted taste covering up the original fruity notes of the tea leaf. Beautiful daily drinker with reasonable price tag...
Spring tea leafs from County Huo Shan located in Anhui province. This is a type of green tea which has an additional post-processing to diminish original excessive bitterness of the green leafs which will turn to yellow-ish color after. It's recommended to use lower temperatures for brewing in order to get sweet and rich tea liquor. Yellow tea was very...
First spring harvest of tea leafs from high mountains in Tengchong area De Hong state. Processed by local minority tea has very rich nutty notes due to their traditional way of roasting. Gentle bitterness turns into the sweet mouthfeel after few sips.
Cocoa and chocolate notes will hit your nose even from hot gaiwan before you start to brew those small dark roasted tea leafs coming from Fujian prov. Solid body of thick black tea made of autumn harvest tea leafs. Very same taste of the spring version only slightly less powerful of course. It is still very good daily drinker for Lapsang Souchong tea lovers.