Unique Story
At the beginning of this year, an idea kept lingering in our minds: how could we take every tea lover on a complete journey through tea, from its origins, to the craft of tea-making, to tasting and appreciating each distinct flavor?
After months of hard work, we created this beautiful masterpiece and cannot wait for you to experience the history. We proudly present our newest product: the Living History of Tea Gift Set, which features six (6) traditional types of tea from China, including green, white, yellow, oolong, black, and dark tea.
Tea Journey
Unwrap centuries of tradition and embark on a 6,000 year tea journey with our curated gift set. Over 50,000 km of tea-seeking explorations took us deep into the core of tea gardens, finding the finest teas passed down through many generations.
From our championship Imperial Dragon Well that captures the freshness of spring, to the delicate, silvery buds of Silver Needle White Tea, and even to the nearly vanished art of Yellow Tea.
You will also discover the perfume-like aroma of Phoenix Dan Cong, the rich floral depth of Jasmine Black Tea, and the weighty complexity of our championship Golden Reserve Ripe Pu-Erh.
Vanishing Tea—Yellow Tea
Have you ever heard of or tried yellow tea? For 95% of tea lovers, the answer is “No, I have heard of it, but I have never seen it.” As one of China’s six major tea types that is on the brink of disappearing, yellow tea makes up just 0.2% of the entire market.
What is Yellow Tea?
The name yellow tea comes from its hallmark feature: “yellow leaves and yellow liquor.” Its defining step is a unique process known as menhuang (sealed yellowing), where the leaves undergo slight oxidation.
Yellowing is the process of letting tea leaves “stew” under warm, humid conditions (either heaped or wrapped) so they undergo slight-non-enzymatic oxidation and transformation. This gentle stage changes the leaves’ color, aroma, and taste, giving rise to yellow tea’s signature character: golden liquor and yellow-tinged leaves.
The tea’s polyphenols and chlorophyll undergo a gentle transformation. The astringency softens, and the flavor becomes smoother, rounder, and effortlessly mellow on the palate.
During yellowing, the tea takes on an even gentler character, which is especially beneficial for women. Unlike green tea, it’s kind to the stomach and much easier to enjoy. On the palate, the sharp edge of green tea fades away, leaving a sweeter, smoother finish.
Yellow Tea is “Happy Tea”
What makes yellow tea truly “happy” is its exceptionally high content of y-aminobutyric acid (GABA)—the highest among all teas. GABA acts as a natural calming compound by inhibiting excitatory neurotransmitters. This gives yellow tea powerful potential benefits: easing stress, balancing mood, promoting restful sleep, and even enhancing focus.
Bundle Deal
For a limited time, get a 15% discount when you purchase the Living History of Tea Gift Set and Green Tea Glass Pot as a bundle! No code required; discount automatically applies when both items are added to your cart.
Get your passport to China's legendary tea culture today! Taste, learn, and experience the history in every cup of tea. 🍵🌿✨
