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Golden Needle Tea

Upright Golden Needle tea leaves develop honeyed malt character, complemented by the enduring nectar-like quality of Song Dancong tea – both naturally expressing their native terroir.​

DETAILS

PROFILE

Malty Aroma, Smooth

LEAVES

Each tea bag contains 75% Golden Needle Yunnan black tea leaves and 25% Song Dancong oolong tea leaves.

ORIGIN

Fengqing, Yunnan Province, China

CAFFEINE

Medium

Hot Brew: 8 oz of water | 100°C / 212°F | 2-3 min
Cold Brew: 16 oz of water | 4°C / 40°F | 4-6 hr

You can always count on a great cup of tea, and us. If you have any questions or concerns after you receive your order, reach out within 30 days.

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Golden Ratio Tea Blend

Each tea bag contains 75% Golden Needle Yunnan black tea leaves and 25% Song Dancong oolong tea leaves, whose complementary aromas and flavors combine to create a uniquely balanced taste.

Sourced from Yunnan

Within UNESCO-designated Yunnan tea forests, ancestral tea trees—some surviving since Rome’s glory days—grow amidst wild orchid groves. This ancient terroir produces leaves with unparalleled depth, where every sip echoes four thousand years of undisturbed evolution.

Handpicked Whole-Leaf Tea

We selectively harvest plump, whole-leaf teas from Yunnan’s ancient large-leaf varietals. Grown in pristine high-elevation ecosystems, these distinctive leaves develop naturally concentrated flavors that yield exceptionally layered brews.

Unique Tea-making Process

In 2022, Yunnan’s Dianhong tea-making tradition joined UNESCO’s Intangible Heritage List—a global acknowledgment of ancestral techniques perfected over generations. Today’s artisans uphold these methods to create black teas with unparalleled depth.

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We only offer whole-leaf tea—no broken leaves or tea dust.

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If you’re using our tea bags, you won’t need any special tea tools. Just place the tea bag in a cup, add water, let it steep for a few minutes, and enjoy.

We partner with multigenerational tea families in China’s premier mountain-growing regions—remote, biodiverse areas cultivated for centuries. Farmers here employ traditional ecological methods: hand-tending each plant, applying natural pest control, and protecting the land’s integrity.

As the birthplace of tea, China’s 3,000-year legacy guides our partners’ deep-rooted growing knowledge. Their commitment to stewardship results in small-batch teas with distinctive terroir and reliably complex character.

We package our tea in light-blocking, airtight iron canisters to preserve peak freshness. For optimal flavor and aroma, we suggest enjoying it within six months. Like all premium teas, its fragrance will naturally mellow over time—even with perfect storage—making early enjoyment the best way to experience its full character.

We want everyone to enjoy premium whole-leaf Chinese tea in the simplest way possible. Whole leaves offer a richer, more complex flavor compared to broken tea or tea dust. As the leaves gently unfurl in hot water, you’ll experience both the elegance of tea culture and the beauty of nature in every cup.

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