{"product_id":"chinese-black-tea-sampler-us-stock","title":"Chinese Black Tea Sampler (US Stock)","description":"\u003cp class=\"x12ofw9d\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Journey Through China's Black Teas | 4 Teas from Fujian \u0026amp; Zhejiang\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x12ofw9d\"\u003eTongmu Village is the birthplace of black tea, and this sampler brings together four of my favorite finds from my recent sourcing trip. From the traditional tea mountains of Tongmu Village to the lesser-known black tea-making regions of Zhenghe and Zhejiang, each tea offers a different glimpse into the wonderful diversity of Chinese black tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x12ofw9d\"\u003eThere's something for everyone to enjoy. Discover the deep, mellow richness of Gongfu Red, the refreshing fruit and floral notes of Abandoned Garden, the warming campfire aromas of Traditional Lapsang, and the indulgent sweetness of Nine Bend Plum. These four teas showcase just how varied and exciting Chinese black tea can be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x12ofw9d\"\u003eWhether you're already a black tea enthusiast or looking to explore beyond the familiar, this is a lovely place to start. Four teas, four distinct personalities, and plenty to discover in every cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x12ofw9d\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLimited availability — only 20 sets in total. Order while supplies last!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"x1ll2q23 x1a4oops x132q4wb\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-d-streaming-word=\"\"\u003eIncluded\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-d-streaming-word=\"\"\u003ein\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-d-streaming-word=\"\"\u003ethis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-d-streaming-word=\"\"\u003esampler:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x12ofw9d\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Gongfu Red\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x12ofw9d\"\u003e\u003cspan data-d-streaming-word=\"\"\u003eBlack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-d-streaming-word=\"\"\u003etea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-d-streaming-word=\"\"\u003efrom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-d-streaming-word=\"\"\u003eZhenghe,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-d-streaming-word=\"\"\u003eFujian,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-d-streaming-word=\"\"\u003eChina\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade from the local heirloom varietal, Xiao Cai Cha\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-d-streaming-word=\"\"\u003eTasting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-d-streaming-word=\"\"\u003eNotes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-d-streaming-word=\"\"\u003eIncense\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-d-streaming-word=\"\"\u003eWood,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-d-streaming-word=\"\"\u003eRich,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-d-streaming-word=\"\"\u003eMellow,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-d-streaming-word=\"\"\u003eSmooth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-d-streaming-word=\"\"\u003ePicked:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-d-streaming-word=\"\"\u003eApril\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-d-streaming-word=\"\"\u003e2024\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-d-streaming-word=\"\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-d-streaming-word=\"\"\u003ex\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-d-streaming-word=\"\"\u003e10g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-d-streaming-word=\"\"\u003epack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x12ofw9d\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Abandoned Garden\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x12ofw9d\"\u003eBlack tea from Zhenghe, Fujian, China\u003cbr\u003eMade from semi-wild, unmanaged gardens, known as Pao Huang\u003cbr\u003eTasting Notes: Lychee, Grapefruit Juice, Rose, Refreshing\u003cbr\u003ePicked: May 2026\u003cbr\u003e1 x 10g pack\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x12ofw9d\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Traditional Lapsang (Pine-Smoked)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x12ofw9d\"\u003ePine-smoked black tea from Tongmu Village, Fujian, China\u003cbr\u003eTasting Notes: Campfire, Pine Wood, Dried Longan, Smooth\u003cbr\u003ePicked: May 2025\u003cbr\u003e1 x 10g pack\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x12ofw9d\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Nine Bend Plum (Longjing Black Tea)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack tea from Shaoxing, Zhejiang, China\u003cbr\u003eMade from the Long Jing heirloom varietal\u003cbr\u003eTasting Notes: Sweet Plum Wine, Cherry Pie, Chocolate Mousse\u003cbr\u003ePicked: April 2026\u003cbr\u003e1 x 10g pack\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"x1ll2q23 x1a4oops x132q4wb\"\u003eBrew Instructions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x12ofw9d\"\u003eAll four teas are well suited to Gongfu brewing, where you can explore how their flavors develop over multiple infusions. You can certainly also brew them Western style. We've included individual gongfu brewing parameters for each tea below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x12ofw9d\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGongfu Red (Gaiwan):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x12ofw9d\"\u003e5g | 150ml | 95°C | 15 sec | +5 sec for additional brews | Can steep ~8 times\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x12ofw9d\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbandoned Garden (Gaiwan):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x12ofw9d\"\u003e5g | 150ml | 95°C | 15 sec | +5 sec for additional brews | Can steep ~8 times\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x12ofw9d\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Lapsang (Gaiwan):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x12ofw9d\"\u003e5g | 150ml | 95°C | 10 sec | +5 sec for additional brews | Can steep ~8 times\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x12ofw9d\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNine Bend Plum (Gaiwan):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x12ofw9d\"\u003e5g | 150ml | 95°C | 20 sec | +5 sec for additional brews | Can steep ~6 times\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"x1ll2q23 x1a4oops x132q4wb\"\u003eFarm Story\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x12ofw9d\"\u003eThis sampler brings together teas from three distinct regions, each with its own tea-making traditions and stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x12ofw9d\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZhenghe, Fujian — Gongfu Red \u0026amp; Abandoned Garden\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x12ofw9d\"\u003eLed by Tea Master Yang Feng, Longhe Tea Co was founded with the vision of bringing the traditional craft of white tea back to the Zhenghe region. They produce some of Zhenghe's finest white teas and are deeply committed to tea education. As a recognized Intangible Cultural Heritage Inheritor, Master Yang has played an important role in preserving and advancing the region's tea-making traditions. He was also the first to develop a withering bridge for tea processing, an innovation that earned him early recognition in the tea world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x12ofw9d\"\u003eAt the start of my tea journey, I had the opportunity to stay on their tea farm as a volunteer, experiencing the different stages of white tea production first-hand, from picking and withering to drying, sorting, and even planting new seedlings. Although Longhe is best known for its white teas, we were excited to discover their black teas too. Gongfu Red and Abandoned Garden are two wonderful examples of their craft, and I'm delighted to finally share them with you!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x12ofw9d\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTongmu Village, Fujian — Traditional Lapsang\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x12ofw9d\"\u003eTongmu Village is widely recognised as the birthplace of Chinese black tea. During this trip, I finally had the chance to visit this historic tea-growing village after more than seven years of sourcing tea. One of the highlights was sitting down with Master Liang Jun De, a highly respected figure in the Tongmu black tea world, who is credited with inventing Jin Jun Mei in the early 2000s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x12ofw9d\"\u003eI sourced his Traditional Lapsang, which, rather amusingly, turns out to be his own daily favorite! What makes this tea particularly special is its preservation of an extra processing step \u003cspan\u003eknown as Sha Qing (杀青), or wok-firing\u003c\/span\u003e, which has increasingly been skipped in modern production. It's a wonderful representation of traditional Tongmu craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x12ofw9d\"\u003eI also had the incredible opportunity to see a Qing Lou, a traditional four-story smokehouse where tea is pine-smoked throughout the production process. Unlike some heavily smoked teas that can taste overpowering or even ashy, this one is lightly and gradually smoked from start to finish. The result is a beautifully balanced tea, with warming campfire and fireplace aromas that complement rather than overwhelm the quality of the black tea. If you've previously been hesitant about smoked teas, I'd encourage you to keep an open mind and give this one a try. Think cozy evenings by the fireplace (rather than an ashtray)!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x12ofw9d\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShaoxing, Zhejiang — Nine Bend Plum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x12ofw9d\"\u003eNine Bend Plum, also referred to as Longjing Black Tea, is made from an heirloom varietal by Master Bao, a national tea-making competition champion. I was introduced to his teas through SJ, my fulfilment partner and friend, and had the pleasure of sourcing his Longjing earlier this year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x12ofw9d\"\u003eWhile Longjing is traditionally a green tea, this black tea offers a completely different expression of the region's tea-making heritage. Its wonderfully distinctive profile of sweet plum wine, cherry pie, and chocolate mousse was an immediate favorite, and I knew I had to include it in this sampler.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Teawala","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57609197846692,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0087\/1501\/0110\/files\/Chinese_Black_Tea_Sampler_Product_Shot_Square_Final.png?v=1793867042","url":"https:\/\/theteawala.com\/products\/chinese-black-tea-sampler-us-stock","provider":"Teawala","version":"1.0","type":"link"}