{"title":"Traditional Chinese Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eShencha's broad and extensive list of fine tea, from China's most celebrated and renowned tea regions. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach variety is exclusively selected and sourced directly from family owned farms in China to ensure the highest quality.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"anji-white-tea","title":"Anji White Tea","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAnji Bai Cha, also known as Anji White Tea, is a rare and highly prized green tea from Anji County in Zhejiang Province, China. Despite its name, which translates to \"white tea,\" Anji Bai Cha is classified and processed as a green tea. The name refers to the distinctive pale, almost white coloration of the early spring leaves, which results from a rare genetic trait unique to the Baiye No. 1 cultivar. This natural mutation causes the young leaves to appear silvery-white or jade green during the cool temperatures of early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAnji Bai Cha is produced exclusively within Anji County under protected geographic indication status, ensuring its authenticity and quality. The region's cool spring climate and mountainous terrain provide the specific conditions necessary for the tea's unique characteristics to develop. The tea is highly sensitive to temperature, with the pale leaf color appearing only when the plants grow at temperatures below 23 degrees Celsius.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe harvest window for Anji Bai Cha is exceptionally brief, typically lasting from late March to mid-April. The highest quality tea comes from the earliest pickings of the season, when the tender buds and young leaves display their most pronounced pale coloration. As temperatures rise, the leaves gradually return to their normal green color, making timing critical for producers. The tea is carefully hand-picked and processed using traditional green tea methods, including pan-firing to halt oxidation and preserve the delicate flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAnji Bai Cha is renowned for its exceptional amino acid content, particularly L-theanine, which can be up to twice as high as ordinary green teas. This gives the tea its characteristically sweet, umami-rich flavor with a smooth, refreshing taste and delicate floral notes. The limited production, biological rarity, and cultivar-specific traits have established Anji Bai Cha as one of China's most sought-after premium green teas.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shencha","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":53155412640108,"sku":null,"price":45.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":53155412672876,"sku":null,"price":79.19,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200g","offer_id":53155412705644,"sku":null,"price":146.19,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0891\/7726\/0396\/files\/AnjiWhiteTea.png?v=1766458095"},{"product_id":"ming-qian-long-jing","title":"Ming Qian Long Jing","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eMing Qian Longjing, also known as Pre-Qingming Dragon Well Tea, is one of China's most celebrated green teas, originating from the renowned Xihu (West Lake) region of Hangzhou in Zhejiang Province. The name \"Ming Qian\" refers to the tea's harvest timing—picked before the Qingming Festival in early April—when the tender buds and leaves are at their absolute peak. This early spring harvest is the most prized of the year, as the cool temperatures and slower growth produce leaves with exceptional concentration of flavor and nutrients before warmer weather diminishes their delicate quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eLongjing tea has a storied history dating back over a thousand years, with the Xihu region producing the most authentic and sought-after variety. The area's unique microclimate, with its misty hills surrounding West Lake and nutrient-rich soil, creates ideal conditions for cultivating this legendary tea. Authentic Ming Qian Longjing from the Xihu region is protected by geographic indication, ensuring its provenance and quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe production of Ming Qian Longjing is a highly skilled craft that has been refined over centuries. After careful hand-picking, the leaves are pan-fired by hand in large woks using a traditional technique that requires years of experience to master. The tea master presses and shapes the leaves against the hot wok surface, creating the tea's distinctive flat, spear-shaped appearance with a smooth, slightly glossy finish. This meticulous hand-processing helps develop the tea's characteristic chestnut-like aroma and ensures its exceptional quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eMing Qian Longjing produces a clear, jade-green infusion with a fresh, sweet flavor and delicate vegetal notes. The tea is known for its smooth, mellow taste with subtle nutty undertones and a clean, refreshing finish. Due to its limited harvest window, labor-intensive production, and exceptional quality, Ming Qian Longjing is highly valued and often presented as a prestigious gift. Our tea is sourced directly from certified farmers in the protected Xihu region, guaranteeing its authenticity and superior quality.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shencha","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":52090702856556,"sku":"MQLongjing50","price":73.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":52090705314156,"sku":"MQLongjing100","price":129.59,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200g","offer_id":52090706100588,"sku":"MQLongjing200","price":241.39,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0891\/7726\/0396\/files\/LongJing.png?v=1766455251"},{"product_id":"ying-de-black-tea","title":"Hero No.9 Black Tea","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eYing Hong Jiu Hao, also known as Hero No. 9 or English Red No. 9, is a distinguished black tea from Guangdong Province in southern China. The tea takes its name from the Yingde region where it is produced and the specific cultivar used in its creation—Yinghong No. 9, which was developed in 1959 through selective breeding at the Yingde Tea Research Institute. This cultivar was specifically chosen for its ability to produce black tea with exceptional aroma and flavor, and it has since become one of China's most celebrated black tea varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eYingde, located in northern Guangdong Province, benefits from a subtropical climate with abundant rainfall, warm temperatures, and misty mountain conditions that create an ideal environment for tea cultivation. The region's red soil, rich in minerals, further contributes to the tea's distinctive character and depth of flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eYing Hong Jiu Hao is typically harvested in spring, when the tender buds and young leaves are at their peak. The production follows traditional black tea processing methods, with careful withering, rolling, full oxidation, and precise drying to develop the tea's rich color and complex flavor profile. The leaves are processed to achieve complete oxidation, resulting in the deep reddish-brown color characteristic of fine black tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe tea is renowned for its sweet potato or honey-like aroma, often described as having a natural sweetness reminiscent of sweet potato and cocoa. When brewed, Ying Hong Jiu Hao produces a bright, reddish-amber liquor with a smooth, mellow taste and a sweet, lingering aftertaste. The tea offers a full-bodied character with no astringency, making it exceptionally approachable and satisfying.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shencha","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":53155424731500,"sku":null,"price":30.79,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":53155424764268,"sku":null,"price":51.83,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200g","offer_id":53155424797036,"sku":null,"price":94.51,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0891\/7726\/0396\/files\/BlackTea.png?v=1766454397"},{"product_id":"melon-seed-green-tea","title":"Melon Seed Green Tea","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eLiu'an Guapian, also known as Melon Seed green tea, is one of China's most famous teas, originating from the Lu'an region of Anhui Province. The tea's distinctive name comes from the unique shape of its leaves, which resemble melon seeds after processing. What sets Liu'an Guapian apart from other green teas is its unusual composition—it is made entirely from individual leaves, with no buds or stems included. This makes it the only Chinese green tea to be produced using single leaves exclusively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe tea's history dates back to the early Qing Dynasty, and it has long been celebrated as one of China's Ten Famous Teas. Liu'an Guapian is primarily grown in the Dabie Mountains of Anhui Province, where the mountainous terrain, misty climate, and mineral-rich soil create ideal conditions for producing tea with exceptional depth and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe harvest takes place in spring, typically in April, after the Qingming Festival when the leaves have matured slightly beyond the tender bud stage. The production process is labor-intensive and requires great skill. After plucking, the leaves undergo multiple stages of pan-firing and shaping to achieve their characteristic flat, oval form. The leaves are then subjected to a final roasting over charcoal, which gives Liu'an Guapian its distinctive toasted aroma and helps develop its complex flavor profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eLiu'an Guapian produces a bright, clear infusion with a rich, smooth taste. The tea is known for its robust, slightly sweet flavor with notes of roasted chestnuts and a clean, refreshing finish. Unlike lighter green teas, it offers greater body and depth while maintaining the fresh, vegetal qualities characteristic of fine Chinese green tea.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shencha","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":53155413819756,"sku":null,"price":35.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":53155413852524,"sku":null,"price":61.19,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200g","offer_id":53155413885292,"sku":null,"price":112.19,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0891\/7726\/0396\/files\/MelonSeedGreenTea.png?v=1766458405"},{"product_id":"golden-bud-green-tea","title":"Golden Bud Green Tea","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAnji Huang Jin Ya, also known as Golden Bud green tea, is a rare and precious tea from Anji County in Zhejiang Province, China. This exceptional tea is distinguished by its striking golden-yellow buds and leaves, a result of a natural genetic mutation that causes the tea plant to produce less chlorophyll. The tea has been celebrated as the \"Panda in Tea\" by the industry due to its scarcity, difficulty in cultivation, and high cost of management and maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eDespite its golden appearance and name, Anji Huang Jin Ya is processed as a green tea rather than a yellow tea, following traditional green tea production methods. The tea is characterized by what is known as the \"three yellows\": yellow dry leaves, yellow wet leaves, and yellow tea liquor, giving it a distinctive and captivating appearance throughout the brewing process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe most prized harvests come from early spring, when the tender golden buds are carefully hand-picked before the temperature rises above 20 degrees Celsius, as the unique golden color only develops when the tea bushes grow slowly in cooler conditions. The buds are immediately pan-fried to halt oxidation, preserving their vibrant golden color and fresh aroma, before being dried at precise temperatures to enhance their naturally sweet and mellow flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAnji Huang Jin Ya is known for its unique milky fragrance with smooth, soothing notes of roasted nuts, fresh hay, orchid, and lavender. The tea is exceptionally high in amino acids—containing up to 9%, which is three to four times that of ordinary tea—contributing to its sweet, umami-rich character and lingering aftertaste.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shencha","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":53155413983596,"sku":null,"price":49.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":53155414016364,"sku":null,"price":86.39,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200g","offer_id":53155414049132,"sku":null,"price":159.79,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0891\/7726\/0396\/files\/GreenTea.png?v=1766459365"},{"product_id":"baimudan-white-tea","title":"Baimudan White Tea","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eBaimudan, also known as White Peony, is a celebrated white tea from Fujian Province, China, ranking among the country's most treasured teas. The name \"White Peony\" refers to the tea's elegant appearance, with silvery-white buds surrounded by young green leaves that resemble peony blossoms when steeped. Unlike Silver Needle, which uses only the finest buds, Baimudan is crafted from one bud and one to two young leaves, creating a more robust and complex flavor profile while maintaining the delicate character of white tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe tea's origins can be traced back to the late Qing Dynasty, when tea makers in Fujian began experimenting with different plucking standards to create varied expressions of white tea. Baimudan is primarily produced in the Fuding and Zhenghe regions of Fujian Province, where the mild climate and abundant rainfall provide ideal growing conditions for cultivating exceptional white tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAs a white tea, Baimudan undergoes minimal processing and only light oxidation. The leaves are carefully hand-picked in early spring, typically from late March to early April, when the buds are accompanied by their first tender leaves. The plucked leaves are traditionally spread on bamboo trays and allowed to wither naturally in controlled conditions, either in gentle sunlight or indoors with careful air circulation. This extended withering process, followed by a low-temperature drying, preserves the tea's natural sweetness and delicate floral notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eBaimudan offers a fuller-bodied taste compared to Silver Needle, with a smooth, slightly sweet flavor and subtle notes of honey, melon, and fresh flowers. The tea brews to a pale golden color and is prized for its balanced character and lingering sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shencha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53065116254572,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0891\/7726\/0396\/files\/Untitleddesign_26.png?v=1768116282"},{"product_id":"silver-needle-white-tea","title":"2016 Fuding Silver Needle White Tea","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"0 0 []\"\u003eSilver Needle white tea is a prized tea from Fujian Province and is ranked among China's most famous teas. Only the top buds or leaf shoots of the plant are used to make the tea. The tea's possible origins date back to the early years of the Jiaqing era in the Qing Dynasty, around 1796. Silver Needle white tea was originally called Luxueya, which translates to \"green snow shoots,\" and is regarded as the ancestor of white tea. The mother tree is planted in Hongxue Cave on Taimu Mountain in Fuding, where the mild, warm climate and abundant rainfall provide perfect conditions for growing tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name \"Silver Needle\" comes from the unique fleshy hairs that are visible within the brewed cup. As a white tea, Silver Needle is only lightly oxidized, rather than being completely fresh like green tea. The most sought-after production comes from the first new buds, which flush early in the year between late March and early April. Unlike green tea, Silver Needle is best picked on a sunny early morning when the sun is high enough to have dried any moisture from the buds. Traditionally, the plucks are laid out in the sun in shallow baskets to wilt for an extended period before being brought in for a low-temperature dry bake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilver Needle white tea can be harvested in spring, summer, and autumn. Spring tea is considered the highest quality and most abundant; we source this tea during this time. This particular tea has been aged for 10 years, allowing its flavors to develop greater depth and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shencha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53065116647788,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0891\/7726\/0396\/files\/Untitleddesign_28.png?v=1768116641"},{"product_id":"jin-jun-mei-black-tea","title":"Jin Jun Mei Black Tea","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eJin Jun Mei is an exceptional black tea from Tongmu Village in the Wuyi Mountains of Fujian Province, China. Created in 2005, this relatively modern tea quickly established itself as one of China's most prestigious and sought-after black teas. The name \"Jin Jun Mei\" translates to \"Golden Beautiful Eyebrow,\" referring to the golden tips of the tea buds and their delicate, eyebrow-like shape. The tea is made entirely from hand-picked early spring buds, requiring approximately 60,000 to 70,000 individual buds to produce just one kilogram of finished tea, making it one of the most labor-intensive and refined black teas in China.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAuthentic Jin Jun Mei is produced exclusively in the high-altitude forests of Tongmu Village, within the Wuyi Mountain National Nature Reserve. This pristine environment, with its cool temperatures, frequent mist, and mineral-rich soil, provides ideal conditions for cultivating tea with exceptional clarity and depth of character. The remote location and protected status of the region ensure that only limited quantities of genuine Jin Jun Mei can be produced each year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe production of Jin Jun Mei follows traditional black tea processing methods, including careful withering, rolling, full oxidation, and precise drying. Unlike the region's famous Lapsang Souchong, Jin Jun Mei is not smoked, allowing the natural character and sweetness of the tender buds to develop without interference. This processing approach results in a clean, layered expression that showcases the tea's origin and the quality of its material. The tea master's skill is essential in controlling the oxidation process to achieve the perfect balance of flavor and aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eJin Jun Mei produces a bright, golden-amber liquor with a naturally sweet flavor and complex aroma. The tea is renowned for its smooth, velvety texture with notes of honey, dried longan, and sweet potato, accompanied by subtle floral undertones. The taste is refined and well-balanced, with no astringency and a long, sweet aftertaste. Due to its limited production, exacting standards, and exceptional quality, Jin Jun Mei has earned a well-established reputation in the premium black tea category.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shencha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53065132835180,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0891\/7726\/0396\/files\/Untitleddesign_32.png?v=1768117188"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0891\/7726\/0396\/collections\/slide-2.jpg?v=1765953589","url":"https:\/\/shencha.com.au\/collections\/tea.oembed","provider":"Shencha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}