Tea Wall

To create these blooming jasmine tea balls, artisans in China sew high quality jasmine-scented green tea leaves with pink amaranth flowers. Steeping the ball will cause the leaves and flowers to unfurl and result in a fresh and fragrant tea.

Watch the bloom in action!

• Flavor profile: Smooth, floral, fresh
• Caffeine content: Medium-low

What's green tea?

Green tea differs from black or oolong tea because it's less oxidized. In oxidation tea leaves are exposed to the air to dry and darken. The more oxidized a tea is, the stronger it is. From strongest to lightest are black, oolong, green, and white teas.

Green tea is believed to have various health benefits. A large study in Japan showed a link between daily consumption of green tea and lower risk of death from cardiovascular diseases. Another Japanese study showed that "higher consumption rates of green tea were associated with a reduced risk of stroke." 

Green tea has also been shown to help regulate blood sugar levels, aid in digestion, and decrease inflammation in the skin.

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This special tea is made by hand-rolling green tea buds and silvery tips into pearl shapes. The pearls are then scented with jasmine, creating a fragrant bouquet. When brewed, the pearls unfurl to show the tea leaves.

• Flavor profile: Lightly herbal, grapey-sweet, delicate. Clean and fragrant jasmine scent.
• Caffeine content: Medium-low

What's green tea?

Green tea differs from black or oolong tea because it's less oxidized. In oxidation tea leaves are exposed to the air to dry and darken. The more oxidized a tea is, the stronger it is. From strongest to lightest are black, oolong, green, and white teas.

Green tea is believed to have various health benefits. A large study in Japan showed a link between daily consumption of green tea and lower risk of death from cardiovascular diseases. Another Japanese study showed that "higher consumption rates of green tea were associated with a reduced risk of stroke." 

Green tea has also been shown to help regulate blood sugar levels, aid in digestion, and decrease inflammation in the skin.

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Also called dong ding, tung ting oolong tea comes from Taiwan. Translated as "icy peak," tung ting refers to the name of the mountain where the tea is cultivated. The plants are originally from the Wuyi Mountains in Fujian province, China, and were brought to Taiwan about 150 years ago. The plants' current mountain home is in the Luguu region of central Taiwan.

• Flavor profile: Concentrated notes of dried fruit and aromatic toasted grains. Round and layered. Floral and bright. Very accessible.
• Caffeine content: Medium

What's oolong tea?

Oolong tea differs from black tea because it's less oxidized. In oxidation tea leaves are exposed to the air to dry and darken. The more oxidized a tea is, the stronger it is. From strongest to lightest are black, oolong, green, and white teas.

Oolong tea has various health benefits, including helping to lower the risk of diabetes, benefiting heart health, reducing stress, and improving sleep. However, please note all oolong teas contain caffeine and should be consumed in moderation.

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Containing no milk or other dairy, milk oolong tea is so-called because of its creamy flavor and texture. Also known as jin xuan (which translates as "golden daylily"), this tea hails from Taiwan.

• Flavor profile: Light, creamy, delicate floral aroma
• Caffeine content: Medium

What's oolong tea?

Oolong tea differs from black tea because it's less oxidized. In oxidation tea leaves are exposed to the air to dry and darken. The more oxidized a tea is, the stronger it is. From strongest to lightest are black, oolong, green, and white teas.

Oolong tea has various health benefits, including helping to lower the risk of diabetes, benefiting heart health, reducing stress, and improving sleep. However, please note all oolong teas contain caffeine and should be consumed in moderation.

This golden peony varietal is a unique black tea. While now grown in the Wuyi Mountains of northern Fujian province, China, it's originally from southern Fujian. It was crossbred with two other kinds of tea, a meticulous process which took 24 years, before it was introduced to the Wuyi Mountains. 

• Flavor profile: Sweet, fruity, long-lasting. Thick and lightly astringent mouthfeel.
• Caffeine content: High

What's black tea?

Black tea is the most oxidized of all the teas. In oxidation tea leaves are exposed to the air to dry and darken. The more oxidized a tea is, the stronger it is. From strongest to lightest are black, oolong, green, and white teas.

Health benefits of black tea include:

• Antioxidants
• Possible anti-cancer effects
• Heart health
• Improved metabolism
• Gut health

Please note all black teas contain caffeine and should be consumed in moderation.

Also known as smoked tea, lapsang souchong is one of the oldest black teas in the world. Grown in the Wuyi Mountains of Fujian province, China, the tea is still prepared using manual techniques that have been passed down across generations.

The smoky flavor is achieved through a unique process. First, the leaves are dried over cypress or pine wood fires. Then they're placed in barrels to intensify the smoky aroma.

Finally, the leaves are moved into flat wicker baskets, which are placed on bamboo trays over a pine wood fire. There the leaves dry even further and soak up even more aroma. The result are thick black leaves that produce a distinctive smoky taste.

• Flavor profile: Smoky and rich
• Caffeine content: High

What's black tea?

Black tea is the most oxidized of all the teas. In oxidation tea leaves are exposed to the air to dry and darken. The more oxidized a tea is, the stronger it is. From strongest to lightest are black, oolong, green, and white teas.

Health benefits of black tea include:

• Antioxidants
• Possible anti-cancer effects
• Heart health
• Improved metabolism
• Gut health

Please note all black teas contain caffeine and should be consumed in moderation.

Chrysanthemum flower tea is technically a tisane rather than a tea. Teas are made from tea plants while tisanes are made from flowers, roots, or fruit. 

Naturally caffeine free, chrysanthemum flower tea is rich in several nutrients:

• Potassium which is helpful to the heart, kidneys, and other organs 
• Iron which aids in carrying oxygen through the blood
• Magnesium which works to keep blood pressure normal, bones strong, and heart rhythm steady 
• Phosphorous which is beneficial to kidneys
• Calcium which keeps bones strong

In traditional Chinese medicine, chrysanthemum flower tea is believed to help reduce inflammation and blood pressure, and to relieve cold and hangover symptoms.

• Flavor profile: Mildly sweet, not overly floral
• Caffeine content: None

Also known as dian hung, this black tea hails from Yunnan province in southwest China. It's considered one of the highest grades of black tea produced there. 

The dark gold leaves come from the oxidization process. Once brewed the leaves become reddish-gold.

• Flavor profile: Spicy and creamy with notes of cocoa and baked apples
• Caffeine content: High

What's black tea?

Black tea is the most oxidized of all the teas. In oxidation tea leaves are exposed to the air to dry and darken. The more oxidized a tea is, the stronger it is. From strongest to lightest are black, oolong, green, and white teas.

Health benefits of black tea include:

• Antioxidants
• Possible anti-cancer effects
• Heart health
• Improved metabolism
• Gut health

Please note all black teas contain caffeine and should be consumed in moderation.