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What they share is a strong connection with the people who drink them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause our selection changes throughout the year and many of our teas are sourced in small quantities, this collection may change as well. A tea may become a best seller because of its origin, cultivar, processing style, texture, value, or simply because it offers an experience that customers want to come back to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are new to Tea \u0026amp; Whisk, this is one of the best places to begin. These teas give a good sense of the range we look for when sourcing: clarity of flavor, quality of material, thoughtful craftsmanship, and a tea experience that remains interesting beyond the first cup.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"207-blue-people-oolong-tea","title":"Blue People Oolong","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for a unique and refreshing tea experience? 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Handcrafted using tens of thousands of early spring buds from the Wuyi Mountains, this tea requires meticulous care and expertise in every step of its production. Each sip reveals delicate notes of honey, soft milk chocolate, and a smooth, almost creamy texture, with no astringency, leaving a long-lasting, pleasant aftertaste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis batch is crafted from the Fuyun No. 6 cultivar, known for producing the golden-tipped leaves that define Jin Jun Mei’s luxurious appeal. The tea soup is crystal clear, with a flavor that’s delicately sweet but never overpowering, making it ideal for those who enjoy the subtle complexity of high-quality Chinese black teas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe popularity of Honey Jin Jun Mei in China stems from its sweetness and refined taste, which has helped it stand out among other red teas. 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We strive to find the closest quality to the one everyone has been loving. The new Royal matcha is now 100% organic, made by the inventor of organic matcha in Japan. It is a mixed cultivar of \u003cstrong\u003eOkumidori, Saemidori, and Tsuyuhikari, Asahi, Kirari \u003c\/strong\u003e- all five are our favorite cultivars when it comes to quality matcha. There is a slight bitterness in this blend, but it is followed by amazing creaminess and sweetness. This matcha also has the perfect creaminess that makes you feel satisfied. You can still drink this with no sugar or cream. The fact that it is organic will make your body feel much better after drinking this matcha.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eMatcha is a type of green tea that originates from Japan. It is made from shade-grown tea leaves that are ground into a powder. This powder is then whisked with hot water to produce a frothy drink. Matcha is traditionally prepared using a chasen bamboo whisk, chawan bowl, and chashaku scoop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Best Way to Prepare Matcha:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are two basic types of matcha preparations, usucha and koicha. Usucha is the more common preparation, and it uses 2 grams of matcha with 150-200 ml of water. Koicha is a thicker preparation that uses 4-5 grams of matcha with 50-70 ml of water. Only the best matcha like this Royal matcha tastes good with koicha style.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHere are the steps for preparing usucha:\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1. 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The rolling mist-covered hills of Uji, Kyoto, offer the ideal microclimate for tencha cultivation. Combined with deeply rooted craftsmanship, Uji’s matcha is celebrated for its vibrant green color, rich umami, and refined smoothness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1132\" data-start=\"756\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"778\" data-start=\"756\"\u003eKyouen Matcha 共宴抹茶\u003c\/strong\u003e—literally “shared feast”—invokes the communal spirit of Japanese tea ceremony. In times past, the tea room was a rare space where warriors, monks, and artists gathered not to compete, but to connect. This matcha honors that philosophy. It’s meant to be shared—not just physically, but emotionally. A silent moment, a common bowl, a deeper understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1529\" data-start=\"1134\"\u003eCrafted from the \u003cstrong data-end=\"1181\" data-start=\"1151\"\u003esingle cultivar Oku Midori\u003c\/strong\u003e, Kyouen Matcha is our most popular high-grade ceremonial offering. It’s known for its \u003cstrong data-end=\"1282\" data-start=\"1268\"\u003edeep umami\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-end=\"1302\" data-start=\"1284\"\u003ecreamy texture\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1333\" data-start=\"1310\"\u003esubtle nutty finish\u003c\/strong\u003e, with only the faintest astringency to provide contrast. Its naturally low bitterness makes it approachable for newcomers, while its complexity rewards even the most seasoned matcha connoisseurs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1534\" data-start=\"1531\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1580\" data-start=\"1536\"\u003eHow to Properly Enjoy Kyouen Matcha 共宴抹茶\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1850\" data-start=\"1582\"\u003eKyouen is remarkably versatile. It shines as \u003cstrong data-end=\"1651\" data-start=\"1627\"\u003eusucha (thin matcha)\u003c\/strong\u003e but is refined enough to be enjoyed as \u003cstrong data-end=\"1716\" data-start=\"1691\"\u003ekoicha (thick matcha)\u003c\/strong\u003e—a rarity among even high-grade matcha. Whisked thick, it retains its creamy, smooth character without harshness or chalky bitterness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-end=\"1902\" data-start=\"1852\"\u003e🍵 \u003cstrong data-end=\"1902\" data-start=\"1860\"\u003eUsucha (薄茶 – thin matcha) preparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2163\" data-start=\"1904\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1943\" data-start=\"1904\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1943\" data-start=\"1906\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1916\" data-start=\"1906\"\u003eMatcha\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2 grams (roughly 1 tsp)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1999\" data-start=\"1944\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1999\" data-start=\"1946\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1955\" data-start=\"1946\"\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e: 70–80 ml (2.5 oz) at 160–170°F (70–77°C)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2163\" data-start=\"2000\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2163\" data-start=\"2002\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2011\" data-start=\"2002\"\u003eWhisk\u003c\/strong\u003e: Use a bamboo chasen to whisk in a \"W\" or \"M\" motion briskly until a fine, foamy layer forms on top. 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Its vibrant green and yellow colors resemble a phoenix feather, while its appearance is bright and oily. The tea emits a fresh and long-lasting aroma, enticing the senses. The flavor is incredibly refreshing and smooth, with a clear and bright liquor. The leaves are tender, featuring white leaves with green veins. Anji Baicha stands out with its high amino acid content, which is 3-4 times higher than ordinary green tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike other green teas, Anji Baicha has fewer polyphenols, resulting in a uniquely refreshing flavor without any bitterness. 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A lot of tea masters in Kyushu carefully handpick the finest quality tea leaves from each grown to participate in the competition, but not every year is best for every tea region. Different year, has different weather conditions, therefore different harvest quality. As much as we love single-cultivar sencha, sometimes it all depends on the crop situation. Some places like to blend different cultivars to achieve consistency and higher yield, those are normally put under lower quality blends. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-body font-regular text-gray-800 leading-[24px] pt-[9px] pb-[2px]\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut this particular blend is different. Our tea master selected the best cultivars from the harvest in different regions to craft a unique flavor that a single cultivar tea could never replicate. This takes a lot of experience and constant testing. Picking the top cultivar for each harvest season and making sure the flavors blend harmoniously is not an easy thing to do, especially since harvest results are not always the same. But when you find the perfect blend like this one, you'll know it's very special and that you'll never have another one like this in the future. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-body font-regular text-gray-800 leading-[24px] pt-[9px] pb-[2px]\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis\u003cspan\u003e particular sencha blend is from our favorite tea region in Japan, Miyazaki. The blend of this top cultivar sencha is nothing we've ever had before. It's very clean, yet it's complex. It's cooling, yet it has a strong aftertaste. Not only that, but it's refreshing with sweet grass tones, sweet fruity notes, but still with the refreshing spring notes of heaven. After taking the first sip, you'll want to drink more and more. It makes you smile every time you drink this tea. 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It comes from \u003cstrong\u003eFuding in Fujian Province\u003c\/strong\u003e, a coastal, mountainous region long celebrated as the true home of Chinese white tea. The area’s humid sea air, misty slopes, and mineral-rich soil help tea trees produce \u003cstrong\u003enaturally balanced, aromatic leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e. Fuding’s reputation is so respected that it’s officially recognized as \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eChina’s White Tea Capital\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eand is protected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite tea from Fuding is crafted through one of the simplest methods in the tea world — the leaves are \u003cstrong\u003ehandpicked, gently withered, and low-temperature dried\u003c\/strong\u003e. There’s no rolling, shaping, or intense oxidation. Because of this minimalist process, the tea keeps its natural purity and ages gracefully over the years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea is \u003cstrong\u003ewild grown\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving the tea a nutrient dense and clean flavor and texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter \u003cstrong\u003e15 years of quiet aging\u003c\/strong\u003e, the transformation is remarkable. What begins as a bright, grassy young tea evolves into something \u003cstrong\u003esoft, deep,\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003esoothing\u003c\/strong\u003e. The dry leaves darken to shades of chestnut and gold, while the brewed tea turns a warm amber. The texture becomes \u003cstrong\u003esilky and full-bodied\u003c\/strong\u003e, coating the mouth and throat with a smooth, warming sweetness. The flavor unfolds in layers. The first impression is like \u003cstrong\u003efreshly baked bread and milk chocolate\u003c\/strong\u003e, followed by a gentle \u003cstrong\u003erose-like floralness, dried date fruitiness, and sweet malted grain\u003c\/strong\u003e notes. A subtle \u003cstrong\u003ehint of woodiness\u003c\/strong\u003e ties everything together, leaving a \u003cstrong\u003elingering sweetness\u003c\/strong\u003e that stays long after each sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea truly lives up to the old saying, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e“three years medicine, seven years treasure” \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ewhich refers to how good white tea aged carefully past seven years is regarded as treasure. 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You can continue boiling and topping up water throughout the day — the flavor won’t turn bitter, only richer and sweeter the longer it boils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGongfu Method:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse \u003cstrong\u003e5g of tea\u003c\/strong\u003e in a \u003cstrong\u003e90ml gaiwan\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003e205°F (96°C)\u003c\/strong\u003e water. Give it a quick rinse, then steep for \u003cstrong\u003e30 seconds\u003c\/strong\u003e for the first infusion and \u003cstrong\u003e5–10 seconds\u003c\/strong\u003e for each that follows, adding a few seconds each round. 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In Chinese, this is called \u003cstrong\u003e头采 (tóu cǎi)\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong\u003efirst harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e. For serious tea drinkers, this is the \u003cstrong\u003emost sought-after moment\u003c\/strong\u003e of the season. These leaves are \u003cstrong\u003elimited, highly prized\u003c\/strong\u003e, and rarely leave the local area unless you’re physically there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuyun Maojian comes from \u003cstrong\u003eGuizhou\u003c\/strong\u003e, a region that remains \u003cstrong\u003eunderrated\u003c\/strong\u003e compared to more famous areas like Zhejiang. But that’s exactly what makes it special. Many tea gardens here are naturally \u003cstrong\u003elow-intervention\u003c\/strong\u003e, often close to \u003cstrong\u003eorganic by environment\u003c\/strong\u003e. The climate is \u003cstrong\u003ecool, misty\u003c\/strong\u003e, and ideal for \u003cstrong\u003eslow-growing leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e. And because the cost of living is lower, you can access \u003cstrong\u003eextremely high-quality green tea\u003c\/strong\u003e at a much more reasonable price compared to well-known teas like Dragon Well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis batch is \u003cstrong\u003etrue first-pick Maojian\u003c\/strong\u003e—tender buds and the earliest leaves of the season. After a full winter of rest, these leaves are packed with \u003cstrong\u003econcentration and character\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe texture is what stands out immediately. It has a\u003cstrong\u003e thick\u003c\/strong\u003e, almost \u003cstrong\u003esilky mouthfeel\u003c\/strong\u003e with a \u003cstrong\u003erounded body that feels substantial\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than light. The flavor is \u003cstrong\u003eclean\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003efresh\u003c\/strong\u003e, with notes of sweet peas and hints of melon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a \u003cstrong\u003every slight bitterness\u003c\/strong\u003e that first appears at the tip of the tongue, but it \u003cstrong\u003equickly transforms\u003c\/strong\u003e into an impressive \u003cstrong\u003ereturning sweetness\u003c\/strong\u003e. That \u003cstrong\u003esweetness continues to build \u003c\/strong\u003eafter each sip, leaving the mouth feeling \u003cstrong\u003eincredibly fresh\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003elingering for a long \u003c\/strong\u003etime. The finish is \u003cstrong\u003esmooth through the throat\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a \u003cstrong\u003erefreshing sweetness\u003c\/strong\u003e that seems to keep coming back even after the tea is gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother thing I love about this tea is the \u003cstrong\u003eclarity\u003c\/strong\u003e of its energy. The \u003cstrong\u003ecaffeine feels clean\u003c\/strong\u003e and focused rather than heavy, making it an especially enjoyable tea when you want to feel awake and mentally clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat also makes this tea so enjoyable is \u003cstrong\u003ehow forgiving\u003c\/strong\u003e it is. Unlike many green teas that can become sharp or overly bitter when brewed a little too hot or too long, this Duyun Maojian stays remarkably smooth and balanced. 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Keep the third and fourth infusions similarly short, then gradually increase the steeping time as the leaves begin to soften.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea has excellent endurance and can easily give you \u003cstrong\u003e8–10 flavorful infusions\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf using a \u003cstrong\u003etall 16oz glass\u003c\/strong\u003e, use about \u003cstrong\u003e2g\u003c\/strong\u003e of tea with water around \u003cstrong\u003e195°F\u003c\/strong\u003e. Let it steep until the leaves begin to \u003cstrong\u003eopen\u003c\/strong\u003e, usually around \u003cstrong\u003e2 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e, then sip directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not just another Maojian. 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The region is known for teas with a remarkably smooth texture, restrained bitterness, and a distinctive lingering sweetness often described in Chinese as \u003cstrong\u003e冰糖甜 — rock-sugar sweetness\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause Bingdao tea can be extremely expensive, sourcing here requires more than simply trusting a name on a wrapper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeo traveled to Bingdao personally in \u003cstrong\u003eApril 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e, then returned again in \u003cstrong\u003eMarch 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e, tasting teas from different producers and growing areas throughout the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/9486\/0322\/files\/DJI_20260327160209_0021_D.jpg?v=1786409141\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen a place becomes this famous, authenticity becomes increasingly difficult to judge from the outside. For us, the best way to understand what we are buying is to go there ourselves, meet the producers, compare teas side by side, and taste directly at the source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat search is what led us to this Pojiao Moonlight White.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes this tea especially unusual is the material itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Bingdao, high-quality spring-picked leaves are generally much more valuable when processed into raw puerh. Producers usually have very little incentive to take desirable spring material and turn it into white tea instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is why we consider this cake such a special find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 32px 0; padding: 24px 26px; background-color: #f8f5ef; border: 1px solid #ddd5c8; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase; color: #7a6a55;\"\u003eExplore Another Yunnan Terroir\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 12px; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eDiscover Yiwu Mahei White Tea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 16px; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eIf you want to explore the full range of what Yunnan white tea can be, we also highly recommend our 2023 Yiwu Mahei White Tea. Where this Bingdao expresses itself through clarity, smoothness, and rock-sugar sweetness, the Yiwu Mahei moves in a richer, thicker, more layered direction. It is an exceptionally luxurious white tea, and tasting the two is a beautiful way to experience how differently two celebrated Yunnan terroirs can express themselves through white-tea processing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/teaandwhisk.com\/products\/2023-yiwu-mahei-white-tea\" style=\"font-weight: 600; color: inherit; text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 4px;\"\u003e Explore the Yiwu Mahei White Tea → \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou still get the recognizable \u003cstrong\u003eBingdao rock-sugar sweetness\u003c\/strong\u003e, but expressed through Moonlight White processing rather than raw puerh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is softer, smoother, and immediately approachable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe liquor has a silky, rounded texture with very little astringency. As the leaves open, the sweetness becomes increasingly clear, leaving a clean, lingering sensation in the mouth that reminds us of crystalline rock sugar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is also an unusually forgiving tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can brew it aggressively, extend the steeping time, or even boil the leaves, and it continues to remain smooth and sweet rather than becoming harsh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDue to popular demand, the 2024 release is now sold out. This is the new 2026 harvest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tea was harvested on \u003cstrong\u003eApril 18, 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e, then rested for two months before being pressed into 200g cakes on June 18, 2026.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat resting time allows the tea to settle before pressing while keeping the freshness and sweetness of the spring material.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea is already very good now, but I think it will get even better after a few months of aging, and even more interesting after a few years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreat aging starts with great material, and this is some of the best white tea material we have found.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Brew\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGongfu Style\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse \u003cstrong\u003e5g per 100ml\u003c\/strong\u003e of water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater temperature: \u003cstrong\u003e195–205°F \/ 90–96°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlways rinse the tea first.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause this is a compressed cake, the rinse helps loosen the leaves and prepares them for the first full infusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the \u003cstrong\u003efirst infusion, steep for approximately 30 seconds\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis longer opening infusion is important. 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