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De Hua "Jade Porcelain" (玉瓷) is a special process that involves very high firing temperatures to create a semi-translucent porcelain that is very u...

"Hong He Yuan" 红河源 mark is a made by a now defunct Nan Zhao Tea Factory 南诏茶厂 (not to be confused with Xiaguan's Nan Zhao sub-label).  This is entir...

This classic recipe from Menghai needs no introduction! It is the fifth production of 2012 (205). This is an average blend of 4th grade material fr...

The clay of this teapot is a Qing Shui Ni clay, which is a common clay in Yixing. Qing Shui Ni could be literally translated as "Clear Water Mud" ...

An expertly fermented black tea made from the famous "Purple Beauty" Zi Juan 紫娟 varietal. Subtle appearance with an expansive taste! Hints of flowe...

We present to you our 2022 Peerless! A blend of rare and unique teas of the highest quality tea leaves. All the tea leaves were picked from mature ...

Mutton Fat Jade Porcelain is a unique porcelain style from Dehua (Fujian) that is aesthetically pleasing but also has excellent heat retention and ...

We are proud to invite you to experience our first ever production from Long Tan Village (龙塘 Dragon Pool)!  Long Tang village is a small village in...

An unusual tea in terms of it's origins.  Yunnan-grown pu-erh was pressed in Yunnan and then packaged and sold under the "Chongqing Tuo" Brand (a s...

This is small "farmer" production from a grower in "Yi Bi" village in Yi Wu area of Xishuangbanna. It's entirely late autumn harvested tea from wil...

Entirely Old Arbor tea from the Spring 2017 Harvest from He Tao Di Village in Jinggu County of Simao.  He Tao Di (lit. Walnut Grove) Village is a ...

Da Qing Gu Shu (Da Qing Old Tree) is my favorite tea from Spring 2015.  It's made from old tree tea leaves picked from the first flush of Spring. ...

Wild Arbor King (乔木王) was first introduced in 2006, and quickly became one of Mengku's most popular raw pu-erhs.  In 2006 it won the prestigious E...

Entirely spring material from Bu Lang area old plantation and wild arbor tea plants. Expertly fermented in a Menghai area tea factory. Just 4000 k...

An incredibly fantastic raw Pu-erh made from Wild Pu-erh tree leaves that have a dark purple color. This 野生茶 (Wild Tea) is naturally dark in color,...

20+ years aged mini tuo from Jinggu harvested tea!  Stored in Jinggu from 2002 until February 2023! Very nice smooth ripe pu-erh! It's made from co...

Entirely Jingmai mountain area tea harvested in 2020 and wet piled in Menghai. Several leaf grades from two unique wet pile batches have been blend...

Our Jianzhan wares crafted by lifetime Jianzhan pottery veteran Wu Hong Hua. Jianzhan wares are from Jianyang town in Fujian Province.  They became...

Wild Arbor King (乔木王) was first introduced in 2006, and quickly became one of Mengku's most popular raw pu-erhs.  In 2006 it won the prestigious Ex...

Exquisite Jingdezhen Porcelain Tea Cup Set. Each of the six cups in the set depicts on of the six distinct phases the lotus flower passes through i...

This ripe cake is pressed from a wet pile batch done entirely from Meng Song area (Menghai County) tea leaves harvested in 2022 and wet piled in la...

"Tiger Clan" is a new ripe blend for 2022! A blend of Mengku and Menghai area ripe teas gives this an incredible depth and complexity. Chocolate bi...

Lovely Bu Lang Mountain area ripe pu-erh tea!  Tippy, thick, and aromatic! Xinghai tea factory is the 2nd producer of ripe tea in Menghai town (aft...

Entirely wild arbor tea from early spring 2019! Tea leaves taken from 30 to 80 years old tea trees growing in Xi Ban Shan area just southwest from...

Entirely wild arbor tea from early spring 2016! Tea leaves taken from 60 to 100 years old tea trees growing wild near Da Hu Sai in the county of M...

A newer blend created to celebrate the birthplace of Xiaguan tea factory. Dali a smallish city at the base of the Cang Mountains, and bordering the...

Tian Fu Xiang was a small Menghai Tea factory that started in the early-2000s. Tian Fu Xiang was started by Zhang Li Xiang who worked for the Mengh...

Zhu Ye "Bamboo Leaf" Dan Cong is a special sub-varietal of Zhi Lan Xiang.  Our offering is from 100+ year old trees growing naturally. The name Zh...

These Japanese designed tea brewing pots are composed of heat-resistant glass (mug), Italian stainless steel filter and food grade heat resistant p...

Peacock Feather glazed motif on ceramic, dipped in beach sand glaze.  Elegant well crafted ceramic cups with a unique and vibrant look and feel! Se...

This is a small production pressed by an Yi Wu tea grower in Luo Shui Dong Village.  The tea is entirely 2003 Spring Harvest from wild growing tea ...

Cha Yu Lin is a small An Hua area tea producer that produces their own Fu Cha, Tian Jian and Qian Liang (and Bai Liang) Cha.  They have been produc...

This lovely Tian Jian tea is named after the Chinese Hwamei bird which is endemic to the An Hua area of Hunan. The tea itself is a spring 2013 harv...

2019 was another spectacular year for YS teas especially ripe! Join us as we highlight some of the these great teas - Part 1. Experience the diver...

This is a classic Changtai Tea Factory offering pressed from Bu Lang area spring 2005 tea leaves.  Changtai Tea Factory tirelessly collected Spring...

This is a potent ripe tippy grade ripe pu-erh tea from Liming Tea Factory in Menghai. Lightly fermented to preserve it's aroma and strength this b...

This is a Menghai area ripe pu-erh tea produced by a small tea factory in 2004. It was aged in Kunming from 2005 until now. It comes wrapped in a w...

"Chun Lan" aka Spring Orchid (春兰) is a unique and quite rare varietal from Wu Yi mountains in Fujian.  Grown on rocky outcroppings near Xing Cun Zh...

Man Zhong Qing Village (蛮中青) is a small village west of Jinggu county seat in Simao at an altitude of 1700 meters. The tea material used to create ...

This is a potent blend of Bu Lang Mountain area plantation tea leaves picked in Spring 2013 and 2014. It's a powerful tea blend with a strong "in y...

Hui Man Xin brand is produced by a small Menghai area tea factory that specializes in local raw pu-erh teas and ripe pu-erh tea wet piling.  They'v...

Spring 2019 Bu Lang material wet piled in summer 2019!  Viscous, mild woody taste, sweet dried fruit and some bitterness.  A classic Menghai region...

This is a new blend of old arbor tea various sources.  "An Xiang" 暗香 (Secret Aroma) has a strong aroma, incredibly robust taste, and a thick mouth ...

Yun Tai Mountain is located in An Hua County of Hunan Province and is home to some of Hunan's most remote and wild tea gardens. This tea is from t...

Peacock Feather glazed motif on ceramic, dipped in beach sand glaze.  Elegant well crafted ceramic gaiwan with a unique and vibrant look and feel!...

This cake is composed entirely from first flush of spring 2023 Na Han village (Bang Dong area of Lincang) tea leaves! The tea was wet-piled in a sm...

This is a special FT (Fei Tai) Xiaguan release of the classic "Yun Mei" series iron cakes. This FT version has the wang 王 (King) denotation and is ...

This is a 2013 Spring harvested tea from old plantation trees and bushes growing in Xiao Xi Gui Village (a sister village to Xi Gui) in the Bang Do...