Specialty Premium Loose Leaf Tea Gift Set

Looking for a specialty Chinese gift set for tea connoisseurs? This Set includes two award-winning Chinese tea containing selections from our Award Winning Teas:

DA HONG PAO:

Da Hong Pao is one of the most famous oolong teas in the world. It comes from the famous Wuyi mountains. It is one of 5 ‘Rock Teas’ meaning the teas are grown in more rocky areas making the mineral content in the soil much denser. This is what gives the 5 rock teas their signature flavours. What makes Da Hong Pao special is its darker, heavier and more oxidized flavor. This very full bodied tea has a very particular sweetness to it and is reminiscent of baked goods or molasses.

Region: Wuyi Mountains, Fujian Province, China.

Other Names:  Big Red Robe, Ta Hong Pao.

Steeping Guide:

Teaware: YiXing Teapot or Ceramic Gaiwan

Amount: 3g /1½ teaspoons

Temperature: 100°c (212°F)

Steeping Time: We suggest that you rinse your tea leaves before enjoying them, simply add water to the leaves and discard. This wakes them up and they are ready to go. For your first steep, we suggest a 30-50 second steep. For the second steep 10 seconds is best, simply add 5 seconds to each of your next steeps. This will allow you to experience the full range of tastes the leaves have to offer.

 *These steeping directions are for a traditional Gong Fu style tea, if you are brewing this tea in a regular cup we recommend steeping for 2 – 3 minutes. This tea can be steeped 5 times.

SHIFENG LONGJING (DRAGONWELL):

Longjing also called Dragonwell is famous variety of green tea from Hangzhou , China.  A refreshing brew with sharp long lasting fragrance, full bodied, sweet and toasty.

Region: Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China

Other Names: Dragon Well, Lung Jing, 有机西湖龙井

Steeping Guide:

Teaware: Glass or ceramic Gaiwan

Amount: 3g /1½ teaspoons

Temperature: 80°c (176°F)

Steeping Time: 1 to 2 minutes for the first two steeps and 3 to 5 minutes for the third and fourth.

*These steeping directions are for a traditional Gong Fu style tea, if you are brewing this tea in a regular cup we recommend steeping for 2 – 3 minutes. This tea can also been steeped 4 times.

SILVER NEEDLE (BAI HAO YIN ZHEN)

Silver needle comes from a small corner of Fujian province called Fu Ding and goes through very minimal processing.   This full bodied brew has a delicious sweet flavor.

Region: Fu Ding, Fujian Province   

Other Names: Bai Hao Yin Zhen, White Hair Silver Needle, 经典有机白毫银针（政和）

Steeping Guide: 

Teaware: Glass or ceramic Gaiwan

 Amount: 3g /1½ teaspoons

 Temperature: 80°c (176°F)

 Steeping Time: 1 to 2 minutes for the first two steeps and 3 to 5 minutes for the third and fourth.

 *These steeping directions are for a traditional Gong Fu style tea, if you are brewing this tea in a regular cup we recommend steeping for 2 – 3 minutes. This tea can also been re-steeped 4 times.

GOLDEN NEEDLE

The tea is prized for its sweet honey like flavour. It is also one of the Emperor’s choice teas. Overall this tea is wonderfully sweet and delicious, a must try for any lover of black tea. Golden Needle is medium bodied with a wonderfully honey-like sweetness. The aroma alone is enough to make your mouth water. The aftertaste is sweet and long lasting.

Region: Lincang, Yunnan Province, China.

Steeping Guide:

Teaware: Glass or ceramic Gaiwan

Amount: 3g /1½ teaspoons

Temperature: 100°c (212°F)

Steeping Time: 1 to 2 minutes for the first two steeps and 3 to 5 minutes for the third and fourth.

*These steeping directions are for a traditional Gong Fu style tea, if you are brewing this tea in a regular cup we recommend steeping for 2 – 3 minutes. This tea can also been re-steeped 4 times.