How to Brew Tea

Zi Sha Hu — Yixing Clay Pot (紫砂壶)

Unglazed purple clay from Yixing. Seasons over time to enhance the tea. Dedicate one pot to one tea type.

  1. Dedicate your Zi Sha Hu to one tea family — never mix rock oolong and black tea in the same pot.
  2. Heat fresh filtered water to the appropriate temperature.
  3. Warm the pot by filling with boiling water, covering, then pouring water over the outside. Discard the inside water.
  4. Add leaves — use 6–8g per 120ml for Yancha; slightly less for other types.
  5. Rinse leaves with a quick pour (5 seconds), discard.
  6. Brew with short steeps of 10–20 seconds. Pour fully each time — never leave liquid in the pot.
  7. After brewing, empty the pot and leave the lid off to dry naturally. Never use soap.

How to Brew Tea

Gongfu — Gaiwan (盖碗)

The traditional Chinese method. Works for all teas — multiple short steeps reveal each layer of flavor.

  1. Heat fresh filtered water to the correct temperature for your tea type (see Temperatures tab).
  2. Warm your gaiwan and cups by rinsing with hot water, then pour it out.
  3. Add leaves — use 5–7g per 100ml of water.
  4. Rinse the leaves with a quick pour (5 seconds), then discard. This awakens the leaves.
  5. Pour hot water and steep for 5–15 seconds for the first infusion.
  6. Pour through a strainer into a fairness pitcher (公道杯), then distribute to cups.
  7. Smell the gaiwan lid before drinking — the lid aroma reveals the top notes.
  8. Add 5–10 seconds with each subsequent steep. Most teas yield 6–9 infusions.

How to Brew Tea

Hong Cha Set — Black Tea Pot

A dedicated set for black teas — fuller body, longer steeps, ideal for everyday enjoyment.

  1. Heat fresh filtered water to 100°C.
  2. Warm the teapot by filling with hot water, swirling, then discarding.
  3. Add 4–5g of black tea per 200ml of water.
  4. Pour hot water over the leaves and steep for 20–30 seconds for the first pour.
  5. Pour into cups through a strainer. Serve immediately while hot.
  6. Re-steep with slightly longer times — black teas yield 4–6 steepings at this ratio.

Benefits

Variety of Teas

  • Yan Cha — Rock Oolong

    Grown among the mineral-rich cliffs of the Wuyi Mountains, rock oolongs are partially oxidized and charcoal-roasted to create extraordinary depth. The defining quality is yan yun (岩韵), a mineral "rock rhyme" unique to this terroir. Complex, layered, and re-steepable 6–9 times.

    Da Hong Pao 大红袍 — Rich and complex with warm roasted depth, dark stone fruit, and a long mineral finish that lingers on the palate.

    Shui Xian 水仙 — Smooth and full-bodied with warm orchid fragrance, woody sweetness, and a clean, lingering floral finish.

    Rou Gui 肉桂 — Bold cassia bark aroma with warm cinnamon spice that carries through multiple steeps and a lightly sweet, woody finish.

    Xiao Zhong 小种 — Delicate honey sweetness with natural floral notes, a silky smooth liquor, and a soft, clean finish.

  • Black Tea — Hong Cha 红茶

    Yi Pin 易品 — Smooth and mellow with a warm, golden liquor and a naturally sweet, easy-drinking character.

    Jin Jun Mei 金骏眉 — Exceptionally refined with notes of honey, ripe fruit, and a velvety sweetness unique to its all-golden-bud craftsmanship.

  • White Tea — Bai Cha 白茶

    Mi Xiang 蜜香 — Light and naturally sweet with a delicate honey fragrance and a clean, refreshing finish.

    Gaoshan Gongmei 高山贡眉 — Full-bodied and mellow with dried fruit, sweet herbs, and a rich depth developed through careful aging.

    Dragon Ball 龙珠 — Bright tangerine citrus woven through aged white tea sweetness, with a gently herbal, lingering finish.

Benefits

High in Antioxidants: Da Hong Pao is packed with polyphenols that neutralize harmful free radicals, reduce oxidative stress, and lower inflammation in the body.

Aids Digestion: The polyphenols and catechins help regulate stomach acid and soothe the digestive tract, making it a popular choice to consume after heavy meals.

Supports Weight Management: The combination of caffeine and oolong polyphenols has been linked to increased fat oxidation and a boosted metabolism.

Boosts Mental Focus: It contains moderate amounts of caffeine alongside amino acids like L-theanine, which work together to improve alertness while providing a calming effect.

Heart Health: Regular consumption of oolong tea has been associated with maintaining cardiovascular health and supporting healthy cholesterol levels

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Benefits

High in Antioxidants: Da Hong Pao is packed with polyphenols that neutralize harmful free radicals, reduce oxidative stress, and lower inflammation in the body.

Aids Digestion: The polyphenols and catechins help regulate stomach acid and soothe the digestive tract, making it a popular choice to consume after heavy meals.

Supports Weight Management: The combination of caffeine and oolong polyphenols has been linked to increased fat oxidation and a boosted metabolism.

Boosts Mental Focus: It contains moderate amounts of caffeine alongside amino acids like L-theanine, which work together to improve alertness while providing a calming effect.

Heart Health: Regular consumption of oolong tea has been associated with maintaining cardiovascular health and supporting healthy cholesterol levels

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We ensure our tea is sourced from companies that have committed to the restoration and protection of tea garden ecology. They plant a wide variety of trees, examples including osmanthus, taxus, and azalea, as well as flowers, with remarkable results.

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