Discover Exceptional Tea | Leo's Picks
A personal recommendation from Leo
Great tea, made simple.
Hi, I'm Leo. I spend much of each year traveling through tea-growing regions in China, Japan, and Taiwan, meeting producers and tasting teas worth bringing home.
If you're just getting started, these are three of the teas I'd recommend. Creamy Milk Oolong, fragrant Jasmine Pearls, and comforting Sticky Rice Pu-erh. You don't even need a teapot.
The three teas in the starter set. Actual photos from our product listings.
For the curious beginner
Three teas everyone should try.
Creamy, floral, and comforting. Three very different teas, all easy to enjoy without milk or sugar. Each comes in a 2 oz bag.
Royal Grade Milk Oolong
Creamy, buttery and naturally sweet.
$15.30 / 2 oz | About $0.81 per cup
6X Royal Jasmine Pearls
Floral, fragrant and beautifully gentle.
$17.00 / 2 oz | About $1.20 per cup
Ancient Tree Sticky Rice Shou Pu-erh
Rich and comforting, with a distinctive sticky-rice aroma.
$25.20 / 2 oz | About $1.78 per cup
Estimated cost per 250 ml cup uses 3g Milk Oolong or 4g of Jasmine Pearls or Sticky Rice Puerh. Re-steeping leaves can reduce the effective cost.
Brew it your way
Four easy ways to brew
Start with the equipment you already have or add a simple brewer. Each choice works with loose-leaf tea.
Photos are from Tea & Whisk product listings. The grandpa-style photo shows Sticky Rice Pu-erh, which you can brew in any mug.
The complete beginner setup
Leo's First Cup. All three teas, one click.
Every option includes 2 oz each of Royal Grade Milk Oolong, 6X Royal Jasmine Pearls, and Sticky Rice Shou Pu-erh. Choose the brewing setup that suits you.
Free U.S. shipping on eligible orders of $95+. Qualifying tea orders can also receive a free gift. Teaware does not count toward tea-only gift thresholds.
Ships from our family-run Las Vegas shop · Free U.S. shipping on eligible orders of $95+ · Free gift with qualifying tea spend
Why we choose differently
A real family shop, and a real journey behind the tea.
I'm Leo, the founder of Tea & Whisk. Our family has been sharing tea in Las Vegas since 2016. I started out learning about tea myself, which is why I want it to feel approachable for someone buying their very first loose-leaf tea.
These days I spend around 100 days a year traveling and visiting farms, tea makers, and pottery studios. We've visited roughly 200 tea-related places along the way, tasting and comparing before choosing what to carry. A famous mountain or expensive label alone never decides it for me.
When you order, you're buying from our small family team in Las Vegas. We pack and ship your tea here, and we're always happy to help you find something you'll love.
Words from our customers
Don't just take my word for it.
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Leo's Personal Reserve
For those who already know great tea.
Seven teas I'd personally reach for when I want something truly special. Buy individually, start with 1 oz where available, or open the full listing to explore.
Second Generation Mother Bush Honey Orchid Oolong
Orchid fragrance, ripe fruit and enduring honey sweetness.
$70 / 1 oz
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2009 Aged Old Tree Dragon Meat Rougui
Layered Wuyi rock tea with exceptional depth.
$60 / 1 oz
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High Mountain Royal Alishan Oolong
Buttery texture and remarkable lingering sweetness.
From $52 / 2 oz
1 oz option not yet available.
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Master Wang Premium Silver Needle White
Silky, delicate and naturally sweet.
$45 / 1 oz
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Bingdao Laozhai Black Tea
A Yunnan black tea with honey, floral notes and silky texture.
$40 / 1 oz
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2025 Autumn Tian Men Shan Gushu Raw Puerh
Forest-grown ancient-tree raw Puerh from Yiwu.
$35 / 1 oz
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A few things to know.
Do I need a teapot?
No. A simple mug and basket strainer work very well. Sticky Rice Shou Pu-erh is also wonderful brewed grandpa style.
Can I re-steep loose leaves?
Yes. Many of these teas are delicious through several infusions. See each product page for brewing guidance.
Where does my tea ship from?
From our family-run shop in Las Vegas, Nevada. Eligible U.S. orders of $95+ qualify for free shipping, and qualifying tea orders may receive a free gift.