Return to Home Page.
Revised 14th October 2008 - Mao Feng temporarily out of stock
China's share of the international market decreased during the present
century due to competition from countries such as India and
Ceylon. China still produces a bewildering range of teas loosely
classified as black, green, oolong, scented or compressed.
Black teas are produced extensively throughout the country. Those
from Fukien province are among the best known and referred to as
Red Congous. Many scented variations exist,
Rose Congou being one of the best known.
Fukien is also the source of other well known Souchong leaf teas such as
Lapsang Souchong and green teas such as Jasmine and Flowers and its noble brother Yin Hao Jasmine. Another tea from this province is
our high quality traditional oolong, Goddess
of Mercy Premium Grade
Black teas from the Central provinces have very different
characteristics. Notably, Anwhei province is the source of Keemun,
the often named English Breakfast; devotees
will enjoy our Imperial Black No. 10 and
the remarkable Keemun Hao Ya 'A'. China Black is a traditional blend of teas from this area.
Scented teas are produced throughout the growing areas. From truly green
teas, such as Guangxi Guihua, to those with partial
fermentation such as Orchid to blacks such as Lichee.
Exports from Yunnan, a mountainous region on the
South West border, commenced around the end of the Second World War. Black Gold is an example of the highest quality of
black tea from this region. It is also the source of compressed teas
such as Pu Erh and associated teas such as Tuocha.
Our prices are indicated in brackets and are in Canadian Dollars. The
prices refer to 125g/250g/500g.
China Black (5.60/11.00/21.60)
A large black leaf which infuses to give a light bodied tea with slight
smokiness and lots of colour.
Imperial Black No. 10 (6.60/11.80/23.20)
A superior Keemun possessing winey, full colour and the characteristic
smokiness of a quality Keemun.
Keemun Black Tea 1st Grade (10.00/19.50/37.00)
Slender leaf tea embodying the full flavour and aroma associated
with this renowned area at a price that won’t break the bank!
Keemun Hao Ya 'A' (17.00/32.00/61.00)
Possessing a uniform and well shaped congou leaf, this popular tea
retains a full complement of complex flavours and aromas with full, round
Keemun taste.
Ning Hong Ying Hao (24.00/45.00/87.00)
The finest Keemun, small neat black leaves and golden tips. Full flavour
with delicate aroma.
Keemun Rosettes (21.00/39.00/75.00)
Hand tied rosettes of black Keemun tea from our new supplier
in China.
Golden Needle Fujian (17.00/33.00/63.00)
Long slender black leaves, a late picked Panyong which brews a full black
tea reminiscent of an Assam. Liquor is deep in colour and spicy.
China Lapsang Souchong (6.00/11.80/23.20)
Full charcoal smokiness, dark and thick, Lapsang Souchong with its large
leaf, brews a very esoteric tea.
Black Pearls (6.60/13.00/25.20)
Rich and aromatic black tea manufactured in Fujian Province in
traditional manner. Large hand rolled gunpowder leaves imbue
a very familiar taste.
Jasmine and Flowers (6.00/11.80/23.20)
The classic China green tea laced with the full aroma and oil of the
Jasmine flower.
Yin Hao Jasmine (18.00/34.00/65.00)
Elegantly shaped leaves with downy, silver tips and few jasmine flowers.
The infusion has a wonderful bouquet and delicate jasmine flavour.
Lui Lang Zhi Nv (21.00/39.00/75.00)
Spring pekoe leaves enveloping flowers of rose and globe amaranth.
Hai Bei Tu Zhu (21.00/39.00/75.00)
In the shape of a clamshell, tea buds open to release five
to seven jasmine flowers.
Jin Zhan Li Zhi (21.00/39.00/75.00)
Marigold flowers can be seen in this ball shaped artisan tea
which opens slowly as the tea is brewed.
Jasmine Spring Plums (21.00/39.00/75.00)
Definitely for the connoisseur, drop a fragrant ball of jasmine
tea into your glass tea pot and watch the flower blossom unfold! A fine
example of hand crafted tea from Fujian province.
Guangxi Guihua (7.00/13.50/26.00)
China flower scented green tea with the prominent aroma of guihua,
also known as osmanthus.
Goddess of Mercy Premium Grade (18.00/34.00/65.00)
Brewed in traditional Yixing pots the liquor is fragrant, fruity and
delicate. This Ti Kuan Yin sports robust, curled leaves and can be
infused several times.
Organic Wuyi Oolong (18.00/34.00/65.00)
From the Wuyi Mountains of northwestern Fujian, an early
Spring oolong that is fully fermented and having a
rich flavour.
Rose Congou (6.00/11.80/23.20)
A red congou scented by large rose petals to give a fragrant tea with
delicate aroma and taste on the palate.
Orchid (5.40/10.60/20.80)
The Orchid seeds give a slight sweetness to this intermediate fermentation tea.
Light bodied and refreshing without astringency or pungency.
Bai-Lan Black (5.00/9.80/19.40)
Naturally scented black tea displaying slim flower petals which impart
a delicate scent and flavour to produce a delightful tea.
Lichee (6.00/11.80/23.20)
A large leaf, black China scented tea from Fukien Province with a very
characteristic flavour derived from the fruit.
Organic Pinhead Gunpowder (6.50/12.50/24.00)
Also known as Pearl tea, this offering has small tender buds rendering
a sweet aroma, an amber liquor and a penetrating flavour.
Mao Feng Fancy (8.00/15.50/30.00) Sorry! Out of Stock
Green tea with long slender strands which yields full sweetness in the cup and
evolves delightfully when infused multiple times.
Mutan Silver Tips (14.00/27.00/51.00)
White tea with green and brown leaves displaying long silver
tips. Unrolled and unfermented, a unique tea.
Dragonwell First Grade (21.00/39.00/75.00)
Dragonwell (12.00/23.00/44.00)
Steeped in history and enjoyed through two millenium, Dragonwell
brews a pale golden infusion with a slightly sweet aftertaste.
Black Gold (24.00/45.00/87.00)
Finally it's back and we'll try to keep it that way.... exceptional
as a self drinker or with milk, this Yunnan tea is smooth and
bright in colour in the cup.
Yunnan (11.00/21.00/40.00)
Sporting a large leaf with plenty of tip, Yunnan produces a good colour
and flowery overtones. Spicy in character.
Yunnan Organic Leaf (11.00/21.00/40.00)
Enjoy this organically cultivated tea, the same full spicy flavour...
Yunnan Green (12.00/23.00/44.00)
A green tea grown from, and with the appearance of, Assam stock. It
possesses a full flavour and unique character, with lots of visible buds.
Pu Erh (14.00/27.00/51.00)
A unique tea that has been missed from our catalogue. We now stock a
fully matured variety having the full earthy qualities you expect.
Return to Home Page or top of page.