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Where it all began some 5,000 years ago. China produces some unique and magnificent teas. Strand Tea Company offers both handcrafted tea from small family-owned tea gardens and larger, regional producers. We offer a great variety of premium high-grown teas from such well-established tea-growing areas as Anhui, Fujian, Hunan, Sichuan and Yunnan and the Wuyi Mountain region.

	'Three Treasures' Oolong Three Treasures Oolong is a delicious treat from the famous Anxi Region of Fujian Province, home of the Ti Kwan Yin and Hairy Crab Oolongs. 'Three Treasures' refers to the tea itself and… $4.95
	Ancient Beauty Jasmine Oolong The New 2009 Ancient Beauty has arrived!! It's time to join the Ancient Beauty Society. Naturally Grown dark Amber Oolong from heritage tea plants found in the mountains of the Bulang reg… $5.95
	Bai Lin Gongfu - Organic Special Grade – An amazing tea and a great find. When you’ve learned all the rules about Black Tea, here is an exception. It is brewed at a lower temperature (like Green Tea) for longer … $3.95
	Bai Mu Dan Super Fancy White Tea A new arrival in October 2008, this Bai Mu Dan (also known as Pai Mu Tan) Super Grade White tea has as full and sweet taste as we have found in any Bai Mu Dan to date. It is clearly a grade abov… $5.25
	Black Tea Brick - Large Chinese nomads are first credited with compressing tea into "bricks" for easy travel. Tea was so valuable during some time periods that the bricks were scored or marked into sections a… $17.95
	Black Tea Brick - Small Chinese nomads are first credited with compressing tea into "bricks" for easy travel. Tea was so valuable during some time periods that the bricks were scored or marked into sections a… OUT OF STOCK $9.95
	China Black Flowery Orange Pekoe (FOP). The most basic of teas from South China. It makes an excellent and inexpensive iced tea without any bitterness. $2.75
	Cloud Mist - Yunwu Green Tea ORGANIC. One of the famous teas of China, Yunwu means “Cloud-mist” because these teas are grown in high mountain areas where the weather produces more developed fragrances and tastes in th… $3.50
	Dessert Oolong A unique Amber oolong from South China flavored with pieces of caramel. This tea brews rich and flavorful with a mild sweetness. Sure to please your guests after dinner or with dessert.… $4.95
	Dong Yang Dong Bei - Special Grade Green Tea This is a truly excellent tea, prized in China. Dong Yang Dong Bei has dark green leaves with tight budsets, slightly flattened with curled edges, and has a slight fruity aroma. It brews a… $6.50
	Dragon Well - Lung Ching First Grade Dragon Well is one of the oldest, most famous and best Chinese Green Teas. Once grown only for emperors, it is delicately harvested and expertly made. Dragon Well has a pale gold liquor with a fresh f… $5.50
	Dragon Well – Lung Ching Super Grade This is one of the best Dragon Well Teas outside of China. A smooth, sweet cup full of flavor. It is one of our staff’s favorite teas.… OUT OF STOCK $7.95
	Flowering Bud Tea - 'Longing Heart' Heart shaped Premium Green Tea handcrafted to "bloom" into a 2 ½” "flower" with Jasmine Blossoms in the center. This tea is exceptionally lovely for entert… $4.95
	Flowering Bud Tea - 'Three Flower Blossom' Extra large Acorn shaped Premium Green Tea handcrafted to "bloom" into a 2 ½” "flower" with Osmanthus, Lily and Jasmine Blossoms in the center. This tea is… $4.95
	Flowering Bud Tea -'Double Happiness' Large globe grape shaped Premium Green Tea handcrafted to bloom into a 2 ½” "flower" with a three blossom center of Osmanthus, Lilly, and Jasmine Blossoms. Thi… $4.95
	Ginseng Oolong - Southern China Coast A medium oxidized Ti Kwan Yin (Tie Guan Yin) Amber Oolong which is tightly curled and dried, then rolled in Ginseng and Chinese Sweetgrass (Stevia) Powder. This tea is unique, interesting, leave… $4.50
	Grand Keemun Keemun teas, which won their first gold medals in 1915, were the original English Breakfast teas prior to the Assams taking over when China teas were not available to the British Empire. The Grand Ke… $3.95
	Gunpowder - Organic Pinhead ORGANIC. High grown in South China this gunpowder green tea has less tightly rolled and curled leaves, with a little milder taste than the Temple of Heaven. A very satisfying cup and excellent … $3.95
	Gunpowder - Temple of Heaven, Special Grade Famous in China as gunpowder or pearl tea, Temple of Heaven is one of the best gunpowder grades. Fresh leaves are rolled into little round pellets and dried according to ancient traditions producing … $3.50
	Huo Shan Yellow Bud A lovely White tea with Green tea notes and a faint chestnut aroma, Huo Shan (Huoshan) Yellow Bud comes from the mountains of Anhui Province. It is one of the famous teas of China and often ment… $6.95
	Iron Goddess of Mercy – Ti Kuan Yin (Tie Guan Yin) First Grade Jade Oolong This is one of our most popular teas and yes, that is the actual name translated from Chinese. It is oxidized a little more than the Green Dragon resulting in deeper flavors. When brewed correct… $5.25
	Jasmine - Chun Hao (Moli Chunhao) Extra Fine Organic Organic Superior Green China Tea with delicate Jasmine flowers makes a very smooth and aromatic cup. In this grade the Jasmine flowers are mostly removed after scenting the tea to allow the fine grade… $3.95
	Jasmine Dragon Phoenix Pearls This is an exquisite Jasmine made from only the finest Green Tea. The two top leaves and bud are hand-rolled around a Jasmine flower into a tight ball or "pearl." When steeped, the leaves un… $8.50
	Jasmine Gold Dragon - Extra Fine Grade Organic ORGANIC. Gold Dragon is a Chinese Steamed Green Tea perfectly scented with Jasmine blossoms picked only at their best during the month of May. Gold Dragon makes a full, sweet cup. Steep 2-3 times.&nbs… $3.95
	Jasmine White Needle - Yin Zhen Jasmine Yin Zhen White Needle Tea is a rare find. It is a very limited production tea made only once a year - and one of the teas we sell out fairly quickly in the year. Pure silver… $7.95
	Jasmine Yin Hao Another extremely well made tea from China. The Yin Hao leaf is long, thin, and twisted then scented with Jasmine flowers which are removed. This process of using new Jasmine flowers and r… $4.50
	Keemun Hao Ya A ''Imperial Court'' Tribute Tea The Hao Ya A is always rated by tea professionals as the top Keemun made. It has an amazing depth of taste, with toasty notes and superb mouth feel. A must try for the tea lover. $6.50
	Lapsang Souchong From Fujan Province comes one of the world's legendary teas, favored especially by the Russians and the American old west cowboys. It has large leaves and a very smoky aroma and taste, making it … $3.50
	Leopard Snow Buds Green Tea China Wuyi Mountain Green Tea is made from only the bud and first leaf of new shoots picked from selected tea plants. The delicate top leaves are pale green on top with silver downy hairs on the botto… $6.50
	Nine Dragons White Tea Rare Silver Buds make an exquisite tea. This is the best white tea we’ve come across in years – a gold standard. Most expensive, but oh what a tea! This tea can be infused seve… $6.95
	Pu-Erh - Brick (Shu) TRIBUTE TEA. 6-7 year old compressed brick. Enjoy now or let age. 250 gram (8.8 oz) Factory Wrapped Brick. $16.95
	Pu-Erh Tuo Cha 3 Gram This Pu-Erh is 12-13 years old and is supplied in individually wrapped 3 gram compressed “bird’s nests” or Tuo Cha. You unwrap each Tuo Cha, put it in the cup, and in 6-7 minutes hav… $4.50
	Pu-Erh Tuo Cha 4 Gram In China Pu Erh is considered a TRIBUTE TEA, a tea of such exceptional taste it is used for 'gifting' or paying tribute to someone. A true specialty tea, this Pu-Erh is 10-11 years old a… $5.50
	Pu-Erh Yunnan - Loose Leaf Pu-Erh This is a young (two year old), loose leaf Yunnan Black Tea made in the Pu-Erh style. Because it is a cross between a typical Yunnan and Pu-Erh, it has a lighter Pu-Erh flavor and aroma but still a … $4.50
	Quangzhou 'Milk' Oolong 'Milk' Oolong is one of those rare finds enjoyed by tea beginners and experts alike. It indeed has a light creamy flavor layered in on top of it's great orchid like notes and smooth taste.… $6.95
	Seven Buddhas Jade Oolong A lightly oxidized, hand crafted tea from Anxi County, South China made by a small family farmer. It is a little lighter than the Ti Kwan Yins or the Green Dragon, more in the Pouchong St… $4.50
	Tai Mu San – Organic Green Tea ORGANIC This excellent tea is grown by a local farmer in the Wuyi Mountain region. Sales of this tea directly support his family farm. Our customers rate this as one of the best overall … $4.50
	White Monkey Paw White Tea Made in the Wuyi Mountain region of China from the top two leaves and bud of new season growth on specially selected plants – then delicately steamed and gently and sorted – this tea is ve… $6.50
	Wuyi Mountain Shuixian Oolong ORGANIC. Amber Oolong from Wu Yi mountain area of South China. Many of this areas teas are also knows as Rou Gui or “Rock Teas” because the tea plants are scattered in little wild pa… OUT OF STOCK $4.95
	Young Hyson - China This is the standard Green Tea of China. Use one half teaspoon of dry leaves, steep three minutes and you'll get a nice golden brew with a mild tasting cup. We like this as an everyday Green Tea. … $2.95
	Yunnan ~ Golden Heaven TRIBUTE TEA. This is one of the best Yunnan teas made, Small, lightly rolled leaves loaded with gold tips produce a rich smooth cup which is flavorful without astringency or bitterness. One of the bes… $6.95
	Yunnan ~ Golden Snail Golden Snail is one of those wonderful hand crafted black teas made in small production lots by a farm family in the mountains of Yunnan province. Golden tippy leaves are curled into little spir… $5.95
	Yunnan ~ Heavenly Mountain Naturally Grown – Heavenly Mountain tea is high mountain grown from the famous Camelia Sinensis "Dayeh" Cultivar found almost exclusively in Yunnan Province. Thick soft lea… $3.95
	Yunnan ~ Hong Cha Yunnan Hong Cha is back! Introduced in 2006 Hong Cha quickly became a favorite of Yunnan tea drinkers for its rich full taste, smoothness, and affordability. We ran out in 2006 and again a… $3.95
	Yunnan ~ Tippy Flowery Orange Pekoe (FOP), Best Grade. The Yunnan province in southern China has been producing teas for at least 1700 years. This premium high grown hand-produced Yunnan has well-twisted leaves a… $3.95