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80-Year Old Bush Duckshit Oolong
There's an often-told story behind the unappetizing name. They say a famous and successful tea farmer got so fed up with everyone asking about the secret to his masterpiece oolong that he started to make a joke, telling everyone that the secret to his tea was the duck droppings he used as fertilizer for his plants.
This Oolong is baked using charcoal twice. The tea is first baked using an oven with a lower temperature (90c) for about 8 hours to remove the water content in the tea leaves. Rest for 3 weeks, and then baked using charcoal for 18 hours with 120c temperature. This tea will taste better when it has been aged for at least 4 to 6 months.
It's nutty and addicting like a toasted peanut. It's floral, but not overwhelmingly floral, just the perfect amount of floral notes. It's comforting and makes you want to just relax and forget about all the problems going on in the world.
Alternate Name: Ya Shi Xiang
Harvest: Spring 2020Â
Elevation: 1200m
Origin: Chaozhou City, Guangdong Province
Notes:Â Floral, Toasted Peanuts, Comforting,Â
Country | Type of tea | Rinse |  Water Temp | 1st steep | 2nd steep | 3rd steep |
China | Green | No | 190ºF / 88ºC | 15 sec | 10 sec | 20 sec |
China | Aged white | Yes | 205ºF / 96ºC |
1Â min |
15Â sec |
25Â sec |
China | Classic white | No | 175ºF / 80ºC | 30 sec | 15 sec |
30Â sec |
China | Twisted oolong | No | 205ºF / 96ºC | 30 sec | 15 sec | 20 sec |
China | Rolled oolong | No | 205ºF / 96ºC | 45 sec | 15 sec | 20 sec |
China | Small leaves black | No | 205ºF / 96ºC | 15 sec | 25 sec | 35 sec |
China | Big leaves black | No | 205ºF / 96ºC | 45 sec | 15 sec | 30 sec |
China | Shou puerh | Yes | 205ºF / 96ºC | 30 sec | 15 sec | 30 sec |
China | Heicha | Yes | 205ºF / 96ºC | 30 sec | 15 sec | 30 sec |
China | Sheng puerh | Yes |
190ºF / 88ºC |
30 sec |
20 sec |
30 sec |
China | Sheng puerh | Yes | 205ºF / 96ºC | 15 sec | 10 sec | 15 sec |
Personally I enjoy a more robust and stronger flavor tea. However not all of my friends or guest enjoy such strong teas. This one is a nice way for me to entertain company without overpowering their taste buds right away. As far me if I am wanting something stronger I just let my pour steep a little longer.
The flavor is smooth with a lingering finish that lightly trails off.
This is so awesome. I've brewed it at multiple temps in different pots and it has consistently tasted good. I've also cold brewed it and it was great to drink cool first thing in the morning. It's also forgiving water wise, I didn't use anything fancy and I could still enjoy complex flavors in this tea.
Really great flavor, clean and crisp and a hint of sweetness, one of my favorite teas.
I have had Duckshit before. It's a very relaxing oolong. This 80-year old bush Duckshit is amazing. It's my new favorite. Relaxing and enjoyable. So happy I bought it when I did.
2020 Spring Alishan Oolong
 One of Leo's favorite teas, and one of the most popular teas in the store!
If you're looking for an excellent example of high mountain tea that is more than just a famous name, this is the tea for you.
We chose this 2020 harvest because it's one of the teamaker's most favorite batches in recent years. It's a myth that high mountain oolong can't be aged over time. If made well, they can age just as well as any pu-erh or dark oolong.Â
This tea is all about texture. Super rich, buttery, and almost luxurious, a hallmark of a good high mountain tea. The flavor is sweet and fresh, without being overly floral or green. The aftertaste is even sweeter.
Alishan is one of the most iconic high mountain regions in Taiwan, but not all Alishan oolongs are created equal. Because Alishan is so famous, there's a big range of quality on the market.
Our Alishan is made by one of the region's most famous teamasters, with leaves picked in a natural garden. She has been working with the same leaves for more than 20 years, and knows how to bring out the best in every harvest. No pesticides or chemical fertilizers are used for the tea which really captures the essence of the high mountain environment. We're big fans!Â
Origin: Alishan, Taiwan
Harvest:Â Spring 2020
Notes:Â creamy, buttery, sweet
Country | Type of tea | Rinse |  Water Temp | 1st steep | 2nd steep | 3rd steep |
China | Green | No | 190ºF / 88ºC | 15 sec | 10 sec | 20 sec |
China | Aged white | Yes | 205ºF / 96ºC |
1Â min |
15Â sec |
25Â sec |
China | Classic white | No | 175ºF / 80ºC | 30 sec | 15 sec |
30Â sec |
China | Twisted oolong | No | 205ºF / 96ºC | 30 sec | 15 sec | 20 sec |
China | Rolled oolong | No | 205ºF / 96ºC | 45 sec | 15 sec | 20 sec |
China | Small leaves black | No | 205ºF / 96ºC | 15 sec | 25 sec | 35 sec |
China | Big leaves black | No | 205ºF / 96ºC | 45 sec | 15 sec | 30 sec |
China | Shou puerh | Yes | 205ºF / 96ºC | 30 sec | 15 sec | 30 sec |
China | Heicha | Yes | 205ºF / 96ºC | 30 sec | 15 sec | 30 sec |
China | Sheng puerh | Yes |
190ºF / 88ºC |
30 sec |
20 sec |
30 sec |
China | Sheng puerh | Yes | 205ºF / 96ºC | 15 sec | 10 sec | 15 sec |
I brewed this about 9 times. The first 8 in a small woodfired pot and the last in a glass container overnight. Each brew was delicious and flavorful. About 170-180° and for less than 40sec for the first 8. The overnight brew was with room temperature water and the flavor still came out in the morning. Would definitely recommend and I've bought 4oz.
This is an amazing tea! Very smooth texture, and a hint of honey after taste. My husband, (who's not really a fan of any tea) actually had a second and third cup , much to my astonishment. We had tried a sample size and immediately went back to the store to purchase the 4oz size because it was so good. A definite win!
Honey Jin Jun Mei
First invented in 2005, Jin Jun Mei was originally created as a close alternative for Chinese who couldn't appreciate the flavor of the robust smoked Lapsang Souchong black tea that Westerners tend to enjoy. Jin Jun Mei debuted the same year as the unsmoked version of Lapsang Souchong. The main difference between them is that Jin Jun Mei is made exclusively of the buds, whereas unsmoked Lapsang Souchong uses two leaves to one bud.
The translation of this tea into English may be confusing - "Golden Steed Eyebrow" - but there's nothing confusing about the taste! Deep chocolate notes lead to a full-bodied tea that's almost thick like honey, leaving a sweet aftertaste.
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Origin: Wuyi Mountain, China
Notes: Honey, Chocolate, Malt
Country | Type of tea | Rinse |  Water Temp | 1st steep | 2nd steep | 3rd steep |
China | Green | No | 190ºF / 88ºC | 15 sec | 10 sec | 20 sec |
China | Aged white | Yes | 205ºF / 96ºC |
1Â min |
15Â sec |
25Â sec |
China | Classic white | No | 175ºF / 80ºC | 30 sec | 15 sec |
30Â sec |
China | Twisted oolong | No | 205ºF / 96ºC | 30 sec | 15 sec | 20 sec |
China | Rolled oolong | No | 205ºF / 96ºC | 45 sec | 15 sec | 20 sec |
China | Small leaves black | No | 205ºF / 96ºC | 15 sec | 25 sec | 35 sec |
China | Big leaves black | No | 205ºF / 96ºC | 45 sec | 15 sec | 30 sec |
China | Shou puerh | Yes | 205ºF / 96ºC | 30 sec | 15 sec | 30 sec |
China | Heicha | Yes | 205ºF / 96ºC | 30 sec | 15 sec | 30 sec |
China | Sheng puerh | Yes |
190ºF / 88ºC |
30 sec |
20 sec |
30 sec |
China | Sheng puerh | Yes | 205ºF / 96ºC | 15 sec | 10 sec | 15 sec |
I was confident when I got the aroma to open the package for the first time. And it was true. Honey Jin Jun Mei just blew my mind. The color was gorgeous, sweet and strong aroma brought me back to my childhood memory with nostalgia. Some people may think it's chocolate but it was "Ishiyakiimo (sweet potatoes roasted on hot pebbles)" to me. I enjoyed it over and over like 8 brews, could be 10! It's never got bitter. I felt so good and relaxed with it.
Superior Da Hong Pao
Da Hong Pao (Big Red Robe) is a heavily oxidized, dark oolong tea. The real, original Da Hong Pao is hardly existed anymore because there are barely any of the original tea tree left. If any vendors told you that they have the real 100% pure Da Hong Pao, you should be extra cautious.
Our Da Hong Pao is a blend of the old tree Hua Xiang Shui Xian, Rou Gui, Qi Lan, and Qi Dan. Qi Dan is the pure Da Hong Pao cut from the original mother tree of Da Hong Pao. Mostly use Qi Dan in this blend because it has an incredible amount of energy. Qi Lan is added for the aroma; sweet, floral and rocky aroma. Rou Gui is added for the sweet, spice, and cinnamon aroma. And finally, Hua Xiang Shui Xian is added for the floral, fresh aroma. Four amazing cultivars blend into an amazing Da Hong Pao. No other Da Hong Pao blends can have the complexity of this Da Hong Pao. A pure enjoyment tea to have at any time.  Â
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Origin:Â Wu Yi, Fujian, China
Notes: Refreshing Minerals, Charcoal, Cinnamon, Prunes
Country | Type of tea | Rinse |  Water Temp | 1st steep | 2nd steep | 3rd steep |
China | Green | No | 190ºF / 88ºC | 15 sec | 10 sec | 20 sec |
China | Aged white | Yes | 205ºF / 96ºC |
1Â min |
15Â sec |
25Â sec |
China | Classic white | No | 175ºF / 80ºC | 30 sec | 15 sec |
30Â sec |
China | Twisted oolong | No | 205ºF / 96ºC | 30 sec | 15 sec | 20 sec |
China | Rolled oolong | No | 205ºF / 96ºC | 45 sec | 15 sec | 20 sec |
China | Small leaves black | No | 205ºF / 96ºC | 15 sec | 25 sec | 35 sec |
China | Big leaves black | No | 205ºF / 96ºC | 45 sec | 15 sec | 30 sec |
China | Shou puerh | Yes | 205ºF / 96ºC | 30 sec | 15 sec | 30 sec |
China | Heicha | Yes | 205ºF / 96ºC | 30 sec | 15 sec | 30 sec |
China | Sheng puerh | Yes |
190ºF / 88ºC |
30 sec |
20 sec |
30 sec |
China | Sheng puerh | Yes | 205ºF / 96ºC | 15 sec | 10 sec | 15 sec |
Not a beginner type of tea. Very earthy, which can taste like licking rocks and I know that doesn't sound like a pleasant taste. I brewed this in my mineral rich pot and nearly knocked myself out because the mineral taste was so enhanced. So I tried it in a porcelain gaiwan, which brought out those floral notes. I think you have to be careful with your teapot and brewing method with this.
While purchasing other tea, I got a sample of da hong pao. This particular oolong is a yancha. "Yancha" translates to "rock tea," and the Wuyi region is famous for them. These teas are known as rock teas because of the high mineral content in the soil which gets pulled into the tea plants. It results in a very distinctive flavor, and that flavor is why da hong pao and other yanchas are so prized.
I was eager to try it out so I did at work by bowl-brewing it (basically, you get a large bowl like a matcha bowl, put the tea in there and drink it as it brews). That was a mistake - it was floating around in the bowl and it was hard to drink - a rolled oolong is better with bowl brewing. Chalk one up to experience! I next tried a porcelain gaiwan. This was much better - a nice tea to enjoy at the office. Really chill. I got home after work and used my clay pot dedicated to brewing Wuyi teas. MAGIC. A woodsy, almost pleasant leathery, slightly floral smell. A spicy, mineral taste fading to what I can only describe as a mellow pretzel. Very complex, and even more relaxing.
Definitely not for those who are used to flavored teas - if you are, and you want to try more traditional Chinese or Japanese teas, I suggest you work your way up to yanchas. This is something you want dedicated brewing tools for, and time to savor.
Superior Spring Picked Dragon Well Green Tea
When thinking about the most famous green tea from China, Dragon Well topped the list. Green tea is largely unoxidized. The oxidation of Chinese green tea is controlled by using the pan-firing method. Perhaps most green tea in the world tries to pan-fire a green tea to copy the style and tradition of Dragon Well.
This pan-firing method keeps the "juice' within the leaf while driving the moisture out of the leaf. Tea master then presses and flattened each leaf by hand. A time-consuming effort that only an experienced tea maker can accomplish. As a result of the pan-firing, Dragon Well is especially nutty, vegetal, and umami. A great tea to drink in the morning.Â
This Dragon Well green tea is truly unique. Sourced from the most famous place for a Dragon Well Longjing green tea. This handpicked green tea is very rare and only able to be harvested around 20 kg a year. We are fortunate to be able to carry such a quality green tea.Â
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Alternate Name: Xihu Longjing
Origin: Xihu, Zhejiang Province, China
Harvest: 2020 Spring
Notes: Sweet, creamy, vegetal, nutty
Country | Type of tea | Rinse |  Water Temp | 1st steep | 2nd steep | 3rd steep |
China | Green | No | 190ºF / 88ºC | 15 sec | 10 sec | 20 sec |
China | Aged white | Yes | 205ºF / 96ºC |
1Â min |
15Â sec |
25Â sec |
China | Classic white | No | 175ºF / 80ºC | 30 sec | 15 sec |
30Â sec |
China | Twisted oolong | No | 205ºF / 96ºC | 30 sec | 15 sec | 20 sec |
China | Rolled oolong | No | 205ºF / 96ºC | 45 sec | 15 sec | 20 sec |
China | Small leaves black | No | 205ºF / 96ºC | 15 sec | 25 sec | 35 sec |
China | Big leaves black | No | 205ºF / 96ºC | 45 sec | 15 sec | 30 sec |
China | Shou puerh | Yes | 205ºF / 96ºC | 30 sec | 15 sec | 30 sec |
China | Heicha | Yes | 205ºF / 96ºC | 30 sec | 15 sec | 30 sec |
China | Sheng puerh | Yes |
190ºF / 88ºC |
30 sec |
20 sec |
30 sec |
China | Sheng puerh | Yes | 205ºF / 96ºC | 15 sec | 10 sec | 15 sec |
2012 Aged Shui Xian Wuyi Oolong
From time to time there is a tea that changes everyone's perspective of what good tea should be. Sometimes it's because it came from a famous mountain, sometimes because of the reputable farmer, and sometimes because the tea has been aged for a certain period of time. This tea is almost an accidental discovery for us.  We always know that Shuixian is a very special tea, famous for its incredible tea energy (Cha Qi).  What we didn't know is how this tea develops amazing texture and sweetness when it was aged. The texture is heavy and thick. The flavor is earthy with a touch of sweetness.
Another amazing discovery we found while brewing this tea is that this tea can be brew so many times. Much more than the younger Shuixian. The taste becoming sweeter as the later brew goes. And because this tea has been aged, you'll get a feeling of "tea drunk" fairly easily. Â
Since this tea is pretty mild, you can use more tea when brewing gongfu style. We recommend using boiling water with about 6-7 grams of loose leaf for around 120ml teapot, with a quick rinse on the first steep. After the initial rinse, steep about 5 seconds on the second steep. Add additional 5 seconds for each additional brew. You'll expect the tea tasting like an aged white tea after the fourth or fifth steep, which is kind of unique. This is definitely the tea for the ages!
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Origin:Â Wu Yi, China
Notes:Â Sweet Cinnamon, Sugarcane, Crumb Donuts
Country | Type of tea | Rinse |  Water Temp | 1st steep | 2nd steep | 3rd steep |
China | Green | No | 190ºF / 88ºC | 15 sec | 10 sec | 20 sec |
China | Aged white | Yes | 205ºF / 96ºC |
1Â min |
15Â sec |
25Â sec |
China | Classic white | No | 175ºF / 80ºC | 30 sec | 15 sec |
30Â sec |
China | Twisted oolong | No | 205ºF / 96ºC | 30 sec | 15 sec | 20 sec |
China | Rolled oolong | No | 205ºF / 96ºC | 45 sec | 15 sec | 20 sec |
China | Small leaves black | No | 205ºF / 96ºC | 15 sec | 25 sec | 35 sec |
China | Big leaves black | No | 205ºF / 96ºC | 45 sec | 15 sec | 30 sec |
China | Shou puerh | Yes | 205ºF / 96ºC | 30 sec | 15 sec | 30 sec |
China | Heicha | Yes | 205ºF / 96ºC | 30 sec | 15 sec | 30 sec |
China | Sheng puerh | Yes |
190ºF / 88ºC |
30 sec |
20 sec |
30 sec |
China | Sheng puerh | Yes | 205ºF / 96ºC | 15 sec | 10 sec | 15 sec |
2020 Winter Alishan Oolong
Origin: Alishan, Taiwan
Harvest: Winter 2020
Notes: Creamy, buttery, sweet
Country | Type of tea | Rinse |  Water Temp | 1st steep | 2nd steep | 3rd steep |
China | Green | No | 190ºF / 88ºC | 15 sec | 10 sec | 20 sec |
China | Aged white | Yes | 205ºF / 96ºC |
1Â min |
15Â sec |
25Â sec |
China | Classic white | No | 175ºF / 80ºC | 30 sec | 15 sec |
30Â sec |
China | Twisted oolong | No | 205ºF / 96ºC | 30 sec | 15 sec | 20 sec |
China | Rolled oolong | No | 205ºF / 96ºC | 45 sec | 15 sec | 20 sec |
China | Small leaves black | No | 205ºF / 96ºC | 15 sec | 25 sec | 35 sec |
China | Big leaves black | No | 205ºF / 96ºC | 45 sec | 15 sec | 30 sec |
China | Shou puerh | Yes | 205ºF / 96ºC | 30 sec | 15 sec | 30 sec |
China | Heicha | Yes | 205ºF / 96ºC | 30 sec | 15 sec | 30 sec |
China | Sheng puerh | Yes |
190ºF / 88ºC |
30 sec |
20 sec |
30 sec |
China | Sheng puerh | Yes | 205ºF / 96ºC | 15 sec | 10 sec | 15 sec |
Qing Xiang Bai Mudan
What makes Bai Mudan unique is the balance between its delicate flavors and its fuller flavors. Compared to Bai Hao Yin Zhen (Silver Needle White), premium Bai Mudan usually consists of one bud and two open leaves.
Since most white teas like Bai Mudan are normally mild in flavor, you tend to want to steep them longer or using higher temperatures. The problem with this is that most of the Bai Mudan on the market usually gets really tart and bitter when steep them too long, which no one likes. That's why Bai Mudan has such a bad rep in the market. Trying to find a white tea that doesn't become bitter is an almost impossible task. As a consequence, Bai Mudan is always treated as a low-quality tea. But that's not the case with our new Bai Mudan.
Qing Xiang means "refreshing aroma." That's what makes this white tea uniquely delicious. This white tea may be the first white tea we have found that doesn't get bitter even after steeping it three times longer than normal. In fact, I might even recommend you intentionally oversteep this tea once just to understand what I mean. It doesn't get bitter at all. On the contrary––it actually gets sweeter! The flavor is very smooth and super refreshing with its hint of a citrus note. The delicate mouthfeel lingers in your mouth with a subtle honey aftertaste, and the energy is very calm and yet awakening at the same time. You can drink this tea all day long and through all seasons without getting bored with the flavor. This Qing Xiang white tea is truly one of the best teas we have in our collection. Â
Use high-temperature water (205º-212º Fahrenheit) to bring the flavor out of this white tea. Don't worry, it won't get bitter like other Bai Mudan. This white tea is very easy to make. There is almost no wrong way of making this tea. When using gongfu style brewing, you can easily re-steep this tea for at least 10 times.
Alternate Name: White Peony
Notes: Honey, Citrus, Refreshing, Mild Floral Aroma
Origin: Fuding, China
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Country | Type of tea | Rinse |  Water Temp | 1st steep | 2nd steep | 3rd steep |
China | Green | No | 190ºF / 88ºC | 15 sec | 10 sec | 20 sec |
China | Aged white | Yes | 205ºF / 96ºC |
1Â min |
15Â sec |
25Â sec |
China | Classic white | No | 175ºF / 80ºC | 30 sec | 15 sec |
30Â sec |
China | Twisted oolong | No | 205ºF / 96ºC | 30 sec | 15 sec | 20 sec |
China | Rolled oolong | No | 205ºF / 96ºC | 45 sec | 15 sec | 20 sec |
China | Small leaves black | No | 205ºF / 96ºC | 15 sec | 25 sec | 35 sec |
China | Big leaves black | No | 205ºF / 96ºC | 45 sec | 15 sec | 30 sec |
China | Shou puerh | Yes | 205ºF / 96ºC | 30 sec | 15 sec | 30 sec |
China | Heicha | Yes | 205ºF / 96ºC | 30 sec | 15 sec | 30 sec |
China | Sheng puerh | Yes |
190ºF / 88ºC |
30 sec |
20 sec |
30 sec |
China | Sheng puerh | Yes | 205ºF / 96ºC | 15 sec | 10 sec | 15 sec |
I'm not the biggest fan of white tea. It has a lot of health benefits that women enjoy but taste wise...eeh. Bai mudan is the best out of all options. The flavor profile is complex and evolving. I used a raw wood fired pot with 180° water and the difference between brews was outstanding. I like it and will be drinking more of it.
2020 Yushan Jade Mountain Oolong
As delicate and airy as high mountain oolong gets!
Because this tea is so soft and delicate, brew this tea on its own in a dedicated session to get the best out of the leaves.
Yushan is a lesser known region in Taiwan, since most of the Yushan area is a protected national park where tea cultivation is not allowed. This particular garden is just outside the national park but in the same gorgeous, high elevation environment. No pesticides or chemical fertilizers are used in the garden, which really captures the essence of the high mountain environment.Â
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Winter Harvest:
This super elegant Yushan is made from a special winter harvest called dong pian, or winter petal, which only happens when the weather conditions allow the tea bushes to sprout twice during the winter. Dong pian harvests don't happen every year, and when they do happen, the yield is lower but the leaves are more concentrated and sweet.Â
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Notes:Â Sweet, Delicate, Airy
Origin:Â Yushan, Taiwan
Country | Type of tea | Rinse |  Water Temp | 1st steep | 2nd steep | 3rd steep |
China | Green | No | 190ºF / 88ºC | 15 sec | 10 sec | 20 sec |
China | Aged white | Yes | 205ºF / 96ºC |
1Â min |
15Â sec |
25Â sec |
China | Classic white | No | 175ºF / 80ºC | 30 sec | 15 sec |
30Â sec |
China | Twisted oolong | No | 205ºF / 96ºC | 30 sec | 15 sec | 20 sec |
China | Rolled oolong | No | 205ºF / 96ºC | 45 sec | 15 sec | 20 sec |
China | Small leaves black | No | 205ºF / 96ºC | 15 sec | 25 sec | 35 sec |
China | Big leaves black | No | 205ºF / 96ºC | 45 sec | 15 sec | 30 sec |
China | Shou puerh | Yes | 205ºF / 96ºC | 30 sec | 15 sec | 30 sec |
China | Heicha | Yes | 205ºF / 96ºC | 30 sec | 15 sec | 30 sec |
China | Sheng puerh | Yes |
190ºF / 88ºC |
30 sec |
20 sec |
30 sec |
China | Sheng puerh | Yes | 205ºF / 96ºC | 15 sec | 10 sec | 15 sec |