China Black Tea

We source our China black teas directly in China. We have resident Chinese tea tasters and buyers of exceptional ability who have developed very close personal relationships with the growers

Buying top quality tea in China is not easy. It is all about relationships. Buyers from Europe rarely get the best teas or the best deal. It is necessary to have Chinese buyers on the ground visiting the tea gardens. As a result our China teas are of outstanding quality and at the best prices you will find for loose leaf black China tea.

You can buy these fine China black teas online now.

You may also be interested in our Puerh teas. 

• Golden Bud (Hong Jin Ya) (209)
  Yunnan Province is one of the three birthplaces of tea and the prefecture of Yunnan Province is said to be home to the World's oldest cultivated tea tree, allegedly 3,200 years old. We have chosen this tea for you because of its exceptional taste. The tea is picked in Spring and consists of a bud...More
• Rose Mini toucha (19)
  The climate and rich red soil of the Yunnan Province of China, from where this tea originates, makes it superb for the cultivation of tea.This rose toucha is made from Yunnan black (or red) tea and a single rose bud using the ancient traditional method.   No perfumes or oils are used.
• Yunnan Gold organic (68)
  Located in South West China, Yunnan is the origin of this exceptional tea. The leaves are plucked from the Spring's harvest in late March to early April, depending on the weather and is produced according to a special method. The tea is cultivated at high altitudes of 1,800 to 2,100 metres in a c...More
• Yunnan Imperial (186)
  Yunnan Imperial is grown in the Yunnan tea gardens at high altitudes of between 1,200 and 2,000 metres. This is a full bodied black tea, particularly good as an alternative to English Breakfast. Its golden tips give a sweet and malty taste together with a spicy soft after taste. The infusion i...More

• General Brewing Advice

  Black Tea

  Water at boiling, 3-4 minutes brewing

  Darjeeling Tea

  Water at 75-80c, 2-3 minutes brewing

  Green Tea

  Water at 80-85c, 2-3 minutes brewing

  Jasmine Tea

  Water at 75-80c, 1-3 minutes brewing

  Oolong Tea

  Water at 80-90c, 2-3 minutes brewing

  White Tea

  Water at 80c, 2-3 minutes brewing 

  Rooibos

  Water at boiling, 8-10 minutes brewing

  Herbal Infusions

  Water at boiling, 5-10 minutes brewing

  Fruit Infusions

  Water at boiling, 12 minutes brewing

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  You can find us at 156 High Street, Winchester, SO23 9BA opposite the Guildhall

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  Are these monks pictured c1900 drinking tea from Char?

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  Some Char teas are available in gift caddies at an additional £2.00, check the tea details.

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  Only human eyes can choose the best leaves. Char teas are picked this way.