Chinese Tea
When it comes to a cuppa, it’s China to which we owe our thanks. Even the most common words for the world’s favourite beverage – ‘cha’ and ‘tea’ – have their origins in China, where, legend has it, Emperor Shennong discovered it close to 5,000 years ago. In our online store, you will discover some of the finest examples of Chinese loose-leaf tea available: delicate white tea; light and fragrant Jasmine Dragon Pearls green tea; aged and earthy Pu-erh; charismatic oolongs; and cult brews such as smoky Tarry Lapsang Souchong black tea. Enjoy the journey!
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About Our Chinese Teas
China is well-known and respected for its long-standing and varied history of tea production, particularly from the Fujian Province. The name of the Camellia sinensis tea plant hints at its homeland – ‘Sino’ meaning ‘of China’. This heritage has given rise to some of the finest tea leaves in the industry, and our selection of luxury Chinese loose-leaf tea reflects that fact, with the inclusion of some of the highest quality and rarest teas available. Browse our collection and explore Chinese tea culture as you learn about these fascinating speciality teas: Lincang Ripe Pu-erh, White Peony and Flowering Tea Bulbs, to name a few.
Serving Chinese Tea
China is the original birthplace of the tea ceremony, and with our elegant collection of specialist glass teaware we invite you to create your own. Among our Teaware you’ll also find a range of stylish gaiwans and an authentic Yixing clay teapot – perfect for brewing black, oolong tea or Pu-erh.
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Jasmine Dragon Pearls - Loose Leaf Tea
From £8.95 for 50g Pack
Intensely floral and made from early-harvest leaves, a cup of our award-winning Jasmine Dragon Pearls Chinese premium green tea is full of the joys of spring.
From: Fuzhou Region, Fujian Province, China
Organic Dragon Well - Loose Leaf Tea
From £7.45 for 50g Pack
Often referred to as the national drink of China, Dragon Well tea offers a light cup with roasted chestnut aroma and buttery and sweet mouthfeel.
From: West Lake, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
Tarry Lapsang Souchong - Loose Leaf Tea
From £4.00 for 50g Pack
Invoking images of wood-burning stoves and forest walks, this strong and smoky tarry lapsang from Fujian province is the perfect black tea to warm your winter.
From: Fujian Province, China
Jasmine Silver Needle - Loose Leaf Tea
From £7.50 for 25g Pack
A Great Taste Awards winner, this premium loose-leaf white tea is naturally infused with the essential oils of jasmine flowers for a beautifully floral brew.
From: Fujian Province, China
Tie Guan Yin - Loose Leaf Tea
From £9.50 for 50g Pack
Our award-winning Iron Goddess of Mercy loose-leaf tea is a premium oolong with a creamy texture and divine floral notes.
From: Fujian Province, China
Supreme Dragon Well (Long Jing) - Loose Leaf Tea
From £12.50 for 50g Pack
Bright emerald leaves, fresh, nutty notes and a beautiful buttery mouthfeel: no wonder our award-winning Dragon Well Chinese green tea has near mythic status.
From: Xifeng Village, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
White Peony - Loose Leaf Tea
From £3.50 for 25g Pack
Named after the petals of the White Peony, this tea is characterised by its tender, downy-white leaves.
From: Fujian Province, China
Yunnan Pu-Erh - Loose Leaf Tea
From £5.00 for 50g Pack
Age becomes this luxury loose-leaf pu-erh from Yunnan. Fermented for up to five years by artisan producers, it’s a complex, earthy and authentic Chinese tea.
From: Yunnan Province, China
Chinese Keemun - Loose Leaf Tea
From £4.00 for 50g Pack
The godfather of Chinese breakfast brews, this smooth, single-origin Keemun tea offers malty, cacao mixes with subtle spicy characters to get your day off to a luxurious start.
From: Qimen County, Anhui Province, China
Tangerine Pu Erh - Loose Leaf Tea In Peel
From £3.50 for 3 Tangerines
This delicately crafted Pu erh tea from Yunnan, China imparts a wonderfully rich and earthy flavour with fragrant and citrussy notes of tangerine.
From: Yunnan Province, China
Ripened Cooked Pu-Erh Cake
£9.95 for 100g Cake
Bold, smooth and woody, our Ripened Cooked Pu-erh Cake from Yunnan offers an authentic slice of Chinese tea-making tradition, perfect now or for future drinking.
From: Yunnan Province, China
Wuyi Shui Xian - Loose Leaf Tea
From £3.50 for 25g Pack
Long dark leaves offer up unexpectedly sweet, complex notes in this lovely amber-hued luxury oolong, harvested in the rough terrain of Fujian’s Wuyi Mountains.
From: Wuyi Mountains, Fujian Province, China
Anji Bai Cha - Rare Loose Leaf Tea
From £6.95 for 10g Pack
This delicate, rare tea is rich in health enhancing theanine and offers a refreshingly delicate flavour.
From: Zhejiang Province, China
Jasmine Dragon Pearls - Teabags
From £10.95 for 20 Teabags
Intensely floral and made from early-harvest leaves, our Jasmine Dragon Pearls teabags have convenience guaranteed and are full of the joys of spring.
From: Fuzhou Region, Fujian Province, China