Connoisseur Collection

Pay homage to the tea bush honored by a mandarin who attributed his survival to its curative powers and draped his red robe over it in tribute. Thi...

We are proud to carry this new style of Yunnan black tea produced in very limited quantities. Sweeter and less earthy than most from this region, t...

The curved leaf shape and temple near Tai Mountain where this tea is grown give this popular everyday tea its unique name. Enjoy over multiple infu...

Grown high in the mountains, this tea thrives on moisture and indirect sunlight to produce a clean, fresh taste with hints of peach in the finish. ...

One of China's 10 famous teas, Longjing is pan-fired and pressed against the wok, giving it the unique, flat shape it's known for. The heat helps d...

Duflating Estate Assams are known for their abundance of golden buds and produce a wonderfully full-bodied, dark copper cup that readily accepts mi...

An exceptional hand-made Pouchong, the large, lightly twisted leaves present a pale, golden-yellow cup with the scent of lilac and a slightly sweet...

One of the newest Chinese black teas to hit the market, this one hails from the north coast of Fujian Province. A pristine sweetness starts the pro...

Japan's finest green tea. The garden is shaded a month before the leaves are hand-plucked, producing a spring flush tea with an almost fluorescent ...

A classic from Fuding in Fujian Province, these delicate pearls unfurl into a single leaf and bud. The sweet, perfumed aroma of jasmine flowers is ...

Also know as Yin Zhen, the beautiful, thick silver needles that compose this white tea are scented with fresh jasmine blossoms numerous times for a...

Of the ten classic black teas of China, Keemun Mao Feng's hand-rolled leaves create an amber color, sweet aroma, and a rich, malty sweetness with a...

The malty-sweet aroma, deep amber liquor, full flavor, and surprising smoothness make this a wonderful self-drinking Assam any time of day. Brought...

Known as Xiao Hong Pao, this rock oolong tea grows at a relatively low elevation of only 2100 feet above sea level. Wuyi Mountain tea masters still...

Hand-picked and expertly crafted from an exclusive cultivar grown only in Qiyunshan, Anhui Province. Liuan Guapian, or "melon seed" yields a deep y...

This top-grade, second flush tippy tea sparkles with a copper-red cup. Yields a complex, full-bodied malt and fruit flavor with slight spice notes....

This Japanese green tea powder is produced from carefully shaded leaves, hand-plucked, and ground to an extremely fine powder in granite mills. Smo...

Legend has it local monks trained monkeys to pluck the finest leaves from the top of wild tea trees. Today, the name refers to the tea's rarity, co...

From the Uda Pusselawa region in Sri Lanka's central highlands, this tea is produced in dry weather, has a bright cup color, and offers a smooth mo...

From Taiwan comes a true beauty of the Orient, which legend has it was named by Queen Elizabeth II. In the cup, this prized Formosa oolong lives up...

Rou Gui translates to "cassia" referencing the gentle fragrance of cinnamon bark. The taste is roasty, sweet, and smooth, revealing notes of cinnam...

Also known as Bai Hao Yin Zhen, only the finest down-covered bud is hand plucked and gently steamed, producing a delicate cup with a hint of sweetn...

Let this intense and smoky tea lift the misty moors of your mind. Black tea from the Fujian Province is dried over a smoldering pine fire to produc...

Meaning, "each leaf is fragrant", this lightly oxidized Anxi oolong is roasted to perfection, revealing toasty notes of peaches and white flowers. ...

Considered by many to be the premium oolong from Taiwan, this hand-picked tea from the Nantou mountain region is exceptional. The tightly rolled le...

From an exceptional estate in Ratnapura, Sri Lanka comes a robust orange pekoe with large, wiry leaves and a rich, smooth taste. The richness devel...

Light and beautiful Bai Mu Dan white tea from China's Hunan Province includes the bud plus the next two leaves for a mild yet sweet cup with good v...

"Yun", meaning cloud, speaks to the cloud-covered mountains of the Yunnan province in China known for rich, pepper-flavored teas. Yields a reddish-...