China: The land where tea began! Shrouded in mystery some 2000 years
ago her teas are as varied as this vast country. Fantastic green teas from
the mainland. Tantalising semi-fermented oolongs from Formosa (Taiwan)
Traditional black leaves and superb exotic white teas. China teas tend to
be light in flavour. We recommend to drink without milk.
We have coded the Teas by there characteristic fermentations thus
Black, Semi - Fermented, Green and "White"
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Brown and tippy leafed China tea that is rich and flavoursome that yields a sweet and malty brew. Best drunk black, try adding a blob of honey for an interesting twist.
£4.40
Neat wiry black leaf. Very similar to a keemun with more pronounced flavour and amber colour.
£2.20
A large golden leaf with richness and yet softness of a silken malt.
£6.20
A rich emerald green oolong with a tightly rolled leaf that unfurls like a dragon's tongue. Its flavour has the most wonderful fresh-cut grass notes. A Wilkinson's favourite.
£8.70
Very much a lapsang souchong though with a more robust tarry flavour
£2.60
A traditional black/green leaf, heavenly scented with jasmine flowers, delicate and fragrant, fantastic with fresh cream cake!
£1.90
Perhaps the best known of China teas, Keemuns were once the original English Breakfast tea. Twisted neat black leaf giving a pale and delicate brew – classical!
£1.80
Neat twisted black leaf that yields a mellow soft, almost melon like liquor
£5.00
Thick black leaves smoked over pine chippings and pan fired. Distinctly smoky. - You'll love it or loath it!!
£2.10
Highly scented and decorated with pink petals, quite unusual, but addictive
£2.40
Neat black leaf with a fine delicate fruity flavour
£2.20
Semi fermented black leaf, richly flavoured and aromatic. A slight sweetness, thats almost figgy.
£2.30
Aromatic and gentle black leaf, layered with osmanthus blossoms. A peachy flavoured moonlight liquid.
£2.60
The top two leaves, a most delicate flavour with slight earthy notes
£9.60
Oolong with a twist! Lightly scented and quite unique!
£3.40
An almost brown leaf, earthy, musky, sold mainly for its medicinal properties. A flavour to be aquired!
£2.80
Translates, 'the iron goddess of mercy' a large leaf oolong with delicate, complex, almost earthy flavours
£4.80
Delicate green tea from Formosa. Its name translates as eyebrow, referring to its trim curved leaf.
£1.80
Tight balls of broad leaf release a slightly stronger infusion
£1.60
Flat green and jade leaves release a pale yellow liquor, somewhat sweet with an almost buttery aftertaste with a delicious aroma.
£3.90
Thin wirey leaf that looks deep blue/black in colour, yet releases a delicious pale green liquor of fascination.
£4.30
Tightly rolled grey/green leaf that unfurls into a deep primrose infusion with a pleasing twang of tannin.
£3.20
Perhaps the best well known green, a large whole leaf, smooth, fragrant and slightly fruity.
£2.10
A luxurious velvety leaf sprinkled with fairy dust. This magical brew is delicate and as soft as a ripe peach’s skin
£5.50
A large, feathery, almost silver leaf, its pale colour and m
agical flavour is like dew washed from a midnight moon
£4.70
A long twisted green leaf with silvery downy tips. A liquor the colour of a golden moon. Mellow flavour yet slightly astringent.
£9.30