Roasted buckwheat tea isn’t made from tea leaves—it’s a naturally caffeine-free grain tisane from Yunnan. Warm toasted grain and roasted-nut notes, a bright golden cup, and you can even chew the brewed whole kernels.
Xiangru is an aromatic herb—not a tea leaf—once called “summer ephedra” in classical tradition, known for its crisp, spicy fragrance and clean, refreshing finish. Xiangru Sprig is made from the sun-dried aerial parts of Mosla chinensis, naturally caffeine-free. Hot brewing brings out a fuller aroma, while cold brewing tastes brighter and more refreshing—ideal for humid, stuffy days, after feeling chilled, or whenever you want a clearer, lighter cup.
Dongzisu Sprig (Yunnan Xiao Shan Cha / Dongzisu) isn’t a tea leaf—it’s a wild, high-mountain herbal tisane from Yunnan, naturally caffeine-free and known for its intense, clean herbal aroma. This article explores its rarity, flavor profile, and how to brew it hot or cold.
Xishuangbanna tamarillo isn’t a salad tomato—it’s a tropical rainforest fruit with bright sweet-tart notes and a vivid, layered aroma. We craft it into Champagne Tamarillo Pods by filling whole tamarillo shells with Yunnan black tea, then slow-roasting to let fruit and tea fully integrate for a crisp fruit lift, a warm tea base, and a clean, drinkable finish.
Guizhou Chestnut Rose (Rosa roxburghii), known as the “Vitamin C King,” is the soul ingredient behind our Chestnut Rose Twist—crafted as a tea-fruit with slow roasting for a smooth, tart, aromatic cup.
Discover the origin, terroir, and flavor profile of Lanzhou edible lily flowers (a China Geographical Indication product): a refined, restrained floral aroma with a naturally gentle sweetness, ideal for pairing with Yunnan Dianhong black tea. Learn why our Lily Pagoda Black Tea is hand-tied with cotton thread and produced in small batches, plus simple brewing guidance and serving tips.
Discover mugwort (Ai Ye), a classic Chinese herb with a warm, slightly smoky aroma. This profile introduces its botanical background, role in Chinese folk traditions, TCM perspective and how we use it in non-medical herbal sachets, with clear safety notes.