Discover the essence of Chinese tea through our handpicked collection. Here's how to brew each type to perfection:
Iceland Peak - Ripe Pu'er
Origin: Bingdao, Yunnan
Type: Dark Tea (Shou Pu'er)
Tasting Notes: Earthy · Smooth · Aged
Brewing Instructions: Rinse the leaves briefly. Steep in 250ml water at 95°C for 3-5 minutes. Ideal for multiple infusions.
High Mountain Mist - Green Tea
Origin: Zhejiang Highlands
Tasting Notes: Grassy · Sweet · Fresh
Brewing Instructions: Steep in 250ml water at 80-85°C for 2-3 minutes. Don't over-steep.
Honey Orchid Bloom - Dan Cong Oolong
Origin: Phoenix Mountain, Guangdong
Tasting Notes: Floral · Nectar-Like · Long Finish
Brewing Instructions: Steep in 250ml water at 90°C for 2-4 minutes. No milk needed.
Cream Cloud - Milk Oolong (Jin Xuan)
Origin: Taiwan
Tasting Notes: Milky · Silky · Light Floral
Brewing Instructions: Brew at 85-90°C for 3-5 minutes. Also excellent as cold brew.
Vital Root - Ginseng Oolong
Origin: Fujian
Tasting Notes: Herbal · Energizing · Slightly Sweet
Brewing Instructions: Steep in 250ml water at 90°C for 3 minutes.
Golden Osmanthus - Osmanthus Oolong
Origin: Anxi, Fujian
Tasting Notes: Floral · Golden · UpliftingBrewing Instructions: Steep in 250ml water at 85-90°C for 2-4 minutes.
Charcoal Ember - Roasted Oolong
Origin: Wuyi Mountains
Tasting Notes: Toasty · Mineral · Deep
Brewing Instructions: Brew at 95°C for 3-4 minutes. No rinse needed.
Immortal Pearl - Jasmine Green Tea Pearls
Origin: Fuzhou, China
Tasting Notes: Jasmine · Delicate · Refreshing
Brewing Instructions: Steep in 250ml water at 80-85°C for 2-3 minutes.
Verdant Edge - Mao Feng Green Tea
Origin: Huangshan Mountains
Tasting Notes: Springy · Sweet Pea · Soft
Brewing Instructions: Brew at 80°C in 250ml water for 2 minutes.
Brewing the Perfect Cup – A Few Tips:
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Always use filtered water to avoid impurities.
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For green teas, never use boiling water—it burns the leaves.
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Experiment with re-steeping oolongs and Pu’er to discover new layers of flavor.
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No sugar needed—our teas are naturally flavorful.
At A R K, every tea has a story. Explore the full collection on our Tea Page, and stay tuned as we share more recipes, cold brews, and food pairings in upcoming journal posts.