A Curated, Small-Batch Tea Collection
Including comprehensive information about terroir, context, and source.
Tea Pets by Nick Norman
Hong Cha
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November 28, 2024
A Short History of Fenghuang Dancong
Fenghuang Dancong, a unique category of wulong tea grown in the crisp-aired Fenghuang (Phoenix) Mountains, weaves together tales of ancient legend, economic adaptation, and modern revival. Today, we’re journeying through the origins of Fenghuang Dancong — from the harrowing flight of Emperor Zhao Bing to the debut of Shui Xian at the Panama-Pacific World’s Fair — to show how both the tea and its people have transformed into the powerhouse we know today. -
November 11, 2024
How Did Dongfang Hong Get Its Name?
Dongfang Hong, often referred to in English as “The East is Red” tea, is a Dancong Wulong tea that stands out — not for its aroma but for the unusual story behind its name.
