Flavor
A Tea for Every Palate
Flavor is personal. Our collection is carefully curated to offer something for every kind of tea lover, from the clean, grassy brightness of a green tea to the deep, earthy warmth of an aged pu erh.
To help you find your way, we’ve mapped each tea across eight flavor notes — so you can come in knowing what you like, and leave with what you’ll love.
Flavor Profile
A Guide to the Natural Notes Found in Our Teas
| Teas |  Fresh |  Fruity |  Floral |  Nutty |  Mineral |  Honeyed |  Malty |  Herbal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tai Ping Hou Kui |  | | ||||||
| Huang Shan Mao Feng | | | ||||||
| Long Jing | | | ||||||
| Bai Mu Dan | | | ||||||
| Zi Juan Bai Cha | | | ||||||
| Zi Juan Hong Cha | | | ||||||
| Dian Hong | | | | |||||
| Da Hong Pao | | | | |||||
| Ya Shi Xiang | | | ||||||
| Mi Lan Xiang | | | ||||||
| Shou Pu Erh | | |
The Anatomy of a Cup
Every tea tells its story through six dimensions — sweetness, bitterness, roast, astringency, body and finish. Each is scored from one to five, giving you an honest portrait of what to expect before the first sip.
| Flavor Dimension |  | | | | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweetness | No sweetness, bone dry | Faint natural sweetness | Gentle, balanced sweetness | Noticeably sweet, lingering | Rich, honeyed sweetness |
| Bitterness | No bitterness at all | Barely perceptible edge | Mild, pleasant bitterness | Clear, brisk bitterness | Bold, pronounced bitterness |
| Roast Level | Unroasted, raw leaf | Light warmth, barely toasted | Gentle roast, subtle char | Clear roasted character | Deep, smoky roast |
| Astringency | Smooth, no dryness | Faint grip on the palate | Mild tannin, clean finish | Noticeable drying sensation | Strong grip, mouth-coating |
| Body | Very light, delicate | Light, clean mouthfeel | Medium, balanced weight | Full, substantial presence | Very full, rich and thick |
| Finish | Fades immediately | Brief, soft finish | Moderate lingering warmth | Long, pleasant resonance | Deep, enduring finish |