Although Oolong tea only makes up a small percentage of global tea production and consumption, it is a unique and valuable variety worth exploring. With characteristics of both…
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From: $18.99 / 50gJasmine Dragon Pearls Tea is a reprocessed tea made from premium quality green tea leaves scented with fresh jasmine blossoms. It has a history of over 1,000 years and was offered as a form of tribute during the Qing Dynasty. Each leaf is a round shape and covered with white fuzz – it looks like a pearl. The taste is very fresh, long-lasting and mellow, combining with a full jasmine flavor. The aftertaste is sweet and lingering. The tea is bright yellow-green and without any impurity.
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Our 2015 Emperor’s Royal Pu-erh is produced by the famous Yunnan Menghai tea factory. It is made of the most delicate leaf tips from wild big-leaf tea trees. In the old days, common people were allowed to pick leaves from these trees only after the royal household had already picked theirs, meaning that the best part of the tea tree of this Pu-erh was only available to the royal family, as a symbol of wealth and power. The reason it was so popular among the royal family was that it has outstanding health benefits, including relieving the uncomfortableness after eating a greasy meal or loosening the bowels to relieve constipation. Considering that the royal family had luxurious food every day including massive amount of meat delicacies, it is not surprising that the tea became popular!
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From a certain point of view, dried tangerine and Pu-Erh tea are made for each other. From the Ming dynasty, dried tangerine started to be treated as a very special tea because of its unique medical value and natural fruity aroma. Pu-Erh was brewed together with dried tangerine by coincidence in the Qing Dynasty. Since then, this combination has become popular throughout the country.
During the production of the tea, the green tangerine was dried which helps to retain its ball shape in order to wrap the Pu-Erh tea leaves inside. The green tangerine of our orange-peel style Pu-Erh tea comes from Xin Hui in Guangdong province which is the hometown of dried tangerine and famous for its best mandarin garden. The technology of making tangerine is regarded as one of the National Intangible Cultural Heritage.
This particular Tangerine Ripe Pu-erh is made by the well-known Fuhai Tea Factory. The tea leaves wrapped inside are 2011-year Emperor’s Royal ripe Pu-erh tea leaves originating from Meng Hai County in Xishuangbanna, Yunnan province.
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Biluochun is one of the top-ten Chinese teas. It grows in the mountains of West and East Dongting in Suzhou and is made using a bud with a single leaf. Good-quality Biluochun leaves look like birds’ tongues; the dry leaves are tightly curled and silvery green with fuzzy white hair.
Our special Biluochun is picked before Pure Brightness （Apr.4th, 5th, or 6th）, and is also called ‘Mingqian Biluochun’. It tastes extraordinarily delicate and fresh – like the earliest spring day on the tip of the tongue.
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Our Clear-Fragrance-Style Anxi Tieguanyin Tea is full of attractive flavour, compared with other Tieguanyin, the aroma of it is more high-scented. It uses the Xiaoqing fermentation method, i.e. fixation takes place on the afternoon of the day after shaking. Shaking time is less than with the Zhengwei method, meaning relatively little stem water spreads into the leaves; fermentation is also relatively light.
Tieguanyin Oolong Tea was first produced in 1725–1735 by a local tea farmer in Anxi County, Fujian province. It has a high content of amino acids, vitamins, minerals, polyphenols and alkaloids. It also contains various nutrients and medicinal substances. Its unique mellow aroma makes it a favorite of many.
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Alishan Oolong tea is a typical tea of Taiwan High Mountain teas, produced in the Da Ali Mountain area of Jiayi County. This premium grade Taiwan Alishan tea comes from the tea garden where the sea level is around 1000 to 1600 metres. This premium oolong tea is handmade.
There are two types of Alishan Oolong Tea: Jinxuan and Qingxin Oolong Tea. Our typical premium Alishan Oolong Tea is a premium level of Jinxuan Oolong Tea.
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This Tieguantin is made by using the most traditional method, Zhenwei, which applies firing immediately after shaking. The whole process is finished no later than the morning of the day after shaking. The taste of it is very delicate but mellow, with a longlasting aftertaste.
Tieguanyin Oolong Tea was first produced in 1725–1735 by a local tea farmer in Anxi County, Fujian province. It has a high content of amino acids, vitamins, minerals, polyphenols and alkaloids. It also contains various nutrients and medicinal substances. Its unique mellow aroma makes it a favorite of many.
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Alishan Oolong Tea is a typical example of Taiwan High Mountain Tea, produced in the Da Ali Mountain area of Jiayi County, which encompasses some 25 peaks over 2,000 metres in height, the tallest being Datashan (2,663m). There are two types of Alishan Oolong Tea: Jinxuan Oolong Tea and Qingxin Oolong Tea. Our typical Alishan Oolong Tea is a Jinxuan Oolong Tea.
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This tea set is made with antique clay glaze, which gives it a smooth and lustrous surface, as well as a thick and sturdy body, evoking a sense of ancient elegance, tranquillity, and warmth. The hand-painted strokes are lively and natural, depicting the pomegranate with lifelike accuracy.
Furthermore, the Gaiwan is crafted using the overglaze colour painting craft, which produces pure, vibrant, and full colours. Since Gaiwan is hand-painted by an artist, every piece is unique and machine-printed decals cannot be compared with.
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This goldfish set originates from Dehua. The technique used is decal decoration. Decal decoration is one of the most used modern ceramic decoration methods, where coloured patterns from floral paper adhere to the ceramic body or glaze surface. It’s employed for mass production, thus reducing costs and prices.
In traditional Chinese culture, goldfish holds rich symbolism. The similarity in pronunciation between the word for “goldfish” and the phrases “gold” from “金玉满堂” (prosperity and wealth) and “fish” from “吉庆有余” (auspiciousness and abundance) associates’ goldfish with auspiciousness and good fortune. Additionally, the gold colour of the goldfish represents wealth, while the fish’s form symbolizes abundance and contentment in life. Thus, goldfish also embody prosperity and auspiciousness. Furthermore, fish are known for their strong reproductive abilities, and goldfish are no exception. In traditional culture, goldfish symbolize the flourishing and prosperity of one’s family lineage and the hope for many descendants. Beyond this, goldfish also represent academic success. Their graceful and agile swimming is likened to the idea of achieving success and smooth sailing in various endeavours. Lastly, goldfish are associated with attracting wealth and inviting prosperity, making them a common sight in business establishments and home decor, as a way to invite good fortune and financial success.
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This tea set includes one fair cup, one tea tray, one teapot and six teacups. The special craft used is ash wood glaze. It involves evenly applying wood ash onto the surface of the teaware. At high temperatures, the wood ash melts and forms a glaze, covering the exterior of the tea ware, giving it a faint, natural glaze colour. The effect of the glaze varies based on the type and quantity of ash used, resulting in different shades ranging from greyish-white to light yellow.
Wood ash tea sets are cherished by people for their naturally simple appearance. The glaze typically exhibits delicate textures and a subtle sheen, avoiding excessive extravagance and offering a sense of understated elegance. Its unpretentious and gentle appearance emphasizes the human pursuit and yearning for natural beauty, showcasing a lifestyle attitude that respects nature and seeks inner tranquillity.
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This tea tray is handcrafted using the Ru Klin technique. The painting features a depiction of mountain scenery in shades of blue and green. The Ru porcelain glaze is thick and often exhibits crackling patterns resembling fish scales or cicada wings. With prolonged use, tea soup can seep into the cracks, forming irregular and intricate patterns. As a result, the surface feels smooth and polished, reminiscent of the beauty of jade yet distinct from actual jade.
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This tea tray is handcrafted using the Ru Klin technique. The painting features a cute kitty on the stone. The Ru porcelain glaze is thick and often exhibits crackling patterns resembling fish scales or cicada wings. With prolonged use, tea soup can seep into the cracks, forming irregular and intricate patterns. As a result, the surface feels smooth and polished, reminiscent of the beauty of jade yet distinct from actual jade.
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This Baoxiang teacup is completely handmade and hand painted. The special craft used in this teaware includes Blue and white underglaze colour and underglaze red.
The pattern featured is called “Bao Xiang” in Chinese, which is a traditional decorative motif representing one of the auspicious three treasures (Bao Xiang flower, Money tree, and Treasure basin), prevalent during the Sui and Tang dynasties in China. Bao Xiang pattern is also known as ‘Bao Xian Hua’ or ‘Bao Lian Hua’. Its lines are clear, and the colour is serene and antique. The Bao Xiang pattern design of this teaware is neat, and complex but not messy, and the whole picture of it is full and rich in details.
In Chinese culture, the Bao Xiang pattern symbolizes auspiciousness and happiness, representing people’s aspirations for happiness. It is widely popular in the decoration of silk brocade, bronze mirrors, and porcelain, showcasing people’s pursuit of a better life.
This teacup features smooth and concise curves, combining the unique beauty of the Bao Xiang pattern, creating a visually appealing and enjoyable tea-drinking experience.
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This master teacup is made in the style of the Yuan dynasty blue and white porcelain, completely handmade and hand-painted. The entire painting exudes a strong sense of antiquity, with bold and vigorous lines, and the mandarin ducks playing in water pattern appear vivid and lifelike.
In traditional Chinese culture, the symbol of mandarin ducks playing in water holds profound significance. ‘Mandarin ducks’ refer to a loving couple, while ‘playing in water’ symbolizes the beautiful vision of shared life and mutual efforts. In ancient Chinese literature, the motif of mandarin ducks playing in water is widely used to portray the affection between spouses and the blissful and harmonious life they lead. Moreover, it embodies a harmonious, balanced, and optimistic attitude towards life.
There are various representations of mandarin ducks playing in the water, with the most common being the image of two mandarin ducks frolicking in the water, portraying a scene of affection and harmony. In this depiction, mandarin ducks are often gracefully rendered, displaying light postures, splendid feathers, and vibrant colours. Additionally, scenes of mandarin ducks playing in the water are often accompanied by depictions of lotus leaves, lotus flowers, and other plants, creating a refreshing and enchanting ambiance.
Besides, for Yuan blue and white porcelain refers to the blue and white porcelain produced during the Yuan dynasty (1271-1368) in China. The Yuan dynasty was an important period in the history of Chinese porcelain and one of the peaks of Chinese porcelain art. As one of the representatives of that era, Yuan blue and white porcelain exhibited unique artistic styles and technical levels. The characteristic of Yuan blue and white is the use of cobalt blue pigment for painting, which is made of cobalt oxide. After firing, the colour is bright and rich, with an extremely high decorative effect. Yuan blue and white porcelain has various shapes, thick and heavy, concise, and fluent lines, and stable and solemn shapes, all made exquisitely.
The evolution of Yuan blue and white is based on the foundation of Tang and Song celadon. Firstly, the glaze colour was improved and innovated. Unique white glaze, eggshell glaze and blue-white glaze were invented to make the glaze crystal clear. Cobalt pigment was imported for glaze colouring. Or using the pigment made from domestic materials.
The formation of tin spots on Yuan blue and white is due to the high content of iron elements in local parts of the blue pigment. After reaching saturation in the high-temperature glaze solution and cooling down, the iron elements in the supersaturated part start to precipitate. If the iron content of the blue pigment is higher and the cooling rate is appropriate, tin spots are more likely to appear on the surface of the ware.
In addition to firing and materials, the formation of tin spots also involves the factor of glaze material. During the painting process, tin spots can also be formed due to the accumulation of blue pigment. Tin spots are more likely to appear on the surface of the ware at the intersections and the starting and ending points of brushstrokes. The formation of tin spots can be said to be a natural creation or an artificial decoration.
This master teacup has a smooth and lustrous texture and uses the Su Ma Li Qing glaze material (a kind of blue pigment), with a heavy sense of tin spots, revealing a unique charm of the past era. The entire production process is completed by hand, and every detail has been carefully designed and polished, giving this teacup a unique artistic charm. The blue and white mandarin ducks playing in water pattern is vivid, showcasing ancient cultural and aesthetic values, allowing people to immerse themselves in a beautiful artistic atmosphere while enjoying their tea.
Est. 2019
Our Story
Our aim is to bring the ancient taste of Chinese teas to Australia and eventually to the world-wide in a form modern. The brand and website are built by a Chinese couple Yang and Ziyu, who enjoy tea culture as you do. The quality of our tea is the number one priority at all times.
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This fascinating gift box is from the well-known brand ‘Zheng Shan Tang’, containing 2 x 100g of Zheng Shan Tang Bense Smoked Lapsang Souchong loose leaf tea. Bense Lapsang Souchong is picked from the natural 800 meters in Wuyi Mountain National Nature Reserve and is made with the traditional handicraft of Zheng Shan Tang Souchong black tea.
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This tea cake gift box is suitable for any type of tea cake, including Pu-erh, and white tea cakes.
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This fascinating gift box is from the well-known brand ‘Zheng Shan Tang’, containing 2 x 100g of Zheng Shan Tang Golden Horse Eyebrow (Jin Jun Mei) loose leaf tea. It’s a high-ended gift pack that every Chinese black tea lover would appreciate!
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Boris Freiherr von Rechenberg
11/04/2023
Wonderful tea from wonderful people !!!Ziyu and Yang's teas are of Top Quality.I've bought directly from suppliers in China before, but their curation is so good and their prices so fair, why would I wait 1-3 months, when I can have it in a couple of days !!Good people doing good business 🙏🏼Thank you and Blessings to you both 🍀🍀🌺🍀🍀
john crisp
04/04/2023
Have at last found a top quality oolong tea in Australia . Thank you Hey China. Liked your sample system and prompt delivery. Very impressive.
Melanee Zheng
31/03/2023
I've been looking for good quality Chinese green tea in Australia for ages and finally I found Hey China. Although the price is a bit expensive, the quality of the tea leaf is excellent! The shopping experience is pleasant. Good customer service and fast delivery. Highly recommended.
Simon Xia
28/03/2023
Excellent quality
Mike Streeter
17/11/2022
Excellent selection of tea. Lovely tins too.
Nerida Houlahan
13/10/2022
I have been buying tea from Hey China for a long time now , and have always found them very quick , reliable and great to deal with , such a huge range of the best teas , I Particularly love the 2015 aged white that is my everyday go to ❤️
Corey Qiao
26/06/2022
Amazing shopping experience with Hey China. Bought some loose leaf and gift sets, they were very well packaged were delivered fast. And you always get prompt responses for inquiries. Highly recommend!
zcong
31/05/2022
Great shopping experience, received the tea after 2 working days.
Living in Australia for years finally find a place to buy decent Long Jing tea. Yes it is pricy but worth it
Auz
03/02/2022
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Naomi Connell
31/12/2021
Staff are friendly and easy to deal with. They have beautiful packaging, fast deliveries and most importantly, awesome tea! 💞 I will keep going back for more. Thanks Hey China, love your work 🙏
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A History of Tea
The history of tea is as rich as its taste. Emperors, dynasties, myths and beliefs are intricately intertwined in it. Its place in Chinese cultural, medicine and social…
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