Teas of China Gift Box

Teas of China Gift Box from Curious Tea contains six small pouches of 10g each of six different teas all originating from China. This Chinese tea selection gift box is perfect for exploring the different tea types to come from the world’s largest tea producing country. We carefully handpicked these to showcase each tea and highlight how cultivation, terroir and processing play their roles in turning the camellia sinensis plant into so many different types of teas with such varied taste profiles.

We recommend purchasing this tea selection in gift packaging. This consists of an embossed gift box lined with mulberry paper that makes for a fantastic tea gift. This is the perfect way to present this unique tea gift to any tea lover.

This Teas of China Gift Box contains the following Chinese white, yellow, green, oolong, black and pu-erh teas:

Yin Zhen Silver Needle is one of the most revered white teas from China. This Bai Hao version is grown in Fujian Province and consists solely of hand plucked tender buds. The pale golden liquor has a dry fruity scent with a light and airy character that is floral and sweet.

Huo Shan Huang Ya (Mount Huo Yellow Bud) is a rare yellow tea from Anhui Province of China. Waxy green tippy leaves produce a pale golden liquor. The flavour is light and smooth, with vegetal and fruity notes that are savoury yet sweet.

Long Jing Ming Qian Dragon Well is an award-winning exquisite green tea from China harvested in early spring. The light green liquor produced has a faint incense aroma and a complex sweet and savoury taste with zesty vegetal notes.

Dan Cong Mi Lan Xiang from Guangdong Province in China is known for the honey orchid aroma and taste. The dark leaves produce a golden liquor that is light, sweet and fruity with notes of wild honey and exotic flowers.

Dian Hong Jin Zhen Golden Needle is a top grade pure gold Yunnan Red tea in the shape of golden needles. Made entirely from large buds, it is superbly smooth. The amber liquor has a malty aroma and a sweet, mineral flavour with notes of molasses, acacia honey and dark cocoa.

Mengku Shu Tuo Cha is a ripe (shu) pu-erh from Mengku in Yunnan Province. Small compressed dome-shaped cakes from the 2011 vintage produce a dark liquor with a woody aroma. The soft flavour has a woody and earthy character with clean and creamy notes.