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China is considered the birthplace of tea.  Over the centuries Chinese culture produced colorful tea names like Dragonwell, Lapsang Souchong and Oolong that can be a challenge to differentiate when you are looking to buy Chinese tea online.   It helps to know the backstory.

Tea history in China is so rich and complex it can be difficult to separate fact from myth. The most popular founding myth is recounted from 2737 bc when Emperor Shen Nong, the “Divine Emperor,” put some water on to boil and fell asleep. Some leaves fell into the pot and when he awoke he drank the water and found it bitter tasting but appreciated the stimulating effect it had on him.  From there a cultural obsession was born and diverse and complex methods of tea preparation flourished. 

Three dynasties represent the three ages of Chinese tea: the Tang dynasty (brick/powder/soup) from 618-907; the Song dynasty (leaves/beaten/whipped) from 960-1279 and; the Ming dynasty (brewed) from 1368-1644. The Qing dynasty, from 1644-1914, is responsible for the naming of prestigious teas we know today, including classic Dragonwell, smoky Lapsang Souchong, and nuanced Oolongs.  

As Chinese cultures have evolved so have different ways of cultivating and drinking tea. One thing, however, remains the same…tea is an essential part of everyday life.  

China produces all six types of tea and we source unique cultivars from many different growing regions and terroir. Browse our wide selection and buy Chinese tea online today!

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  • China Big Red Robe
    China Big Red Robe
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  • China Black Dragon Oolong
    China Black Dragon Oolong
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  • China Black Velvet Pu-er
    China Black Velvet Pu-er
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  • China Dragonwell
    China Dragonwell
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  • China Golden Gunpowder
    China Golden Gunpowder
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  • China Golden Monkey
    China Golden Monkey
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  • China Iron Goddess of Mercy
    China Iron Goddess of Mercy
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  • China Jasmine "Moli Hua Cha"
    China Jasmine
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  • China Jasmine Pearls
    China Jasmine Pearls
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  • China Jasmine Silver Needle
    China Jasmine Silver Needle
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  • China Kuding "Bitter Nail"
    China Kuding
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  • China Lapsang Souchong
    China Lapsang Souchong
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  • China Lingering Clouds Green
    China Lingering Clouds Green
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  • China Magnolia Oolong
    China Magnolia Oolong
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  • China Monkey King
    China Monkey King
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  • China Pearl Gunpowder
    China Pearl Gunpowder
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  • China Pu Caps
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  • China Qimen First Grade
    China Qimen First Grade
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  • China Rising Phoenix
    China Rising Phoenix
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  • China Royal Phoenix
    China Royal Phoenix
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