Chinese Tea

Where to buy precious Chinese tea online?

Dozens of varieties of Chinese tea await you for sale online on Terza Luna

Our passion for Chinese teas has led us over time to come into contact with the most famous traditional Chinese tea cultivations, in order to create an online shop of Chinese tea among the most well-stocked in Italy, aimed at all experts and enthusiasts in the sector.

Each loose leaf Chinese tea for sale on Terza Luna has been carefully chosen with attention and passion to pay homage to the nation that has contributed the most in the world to the development and growth of precious teas.

We are in fact one of the most well-stocked online tea shops in Italy with over 600 different products, carefully selected from the best tea, herbal tea, and spice producers in the world.

Buying Chinese Tea Online on Terza Luna is simple, indeed very simple. Just add to the cart the products you like the most, enter the shipping details and choose your preferred payment method. Your order will be shipped within 48 hours.

The most famous varieties of Chinese Tea

Let's focus on the most famous and precious types of tea from China

Tea in China is a traditional beverage with thousands of years of history and for this reason there are different categories of Chinese teas. What mostly unites these precious teas is their quality and variety.

Chinese green teas

Chinese green teas are by far the most consumed variety both in China and around the world. There are mythical regions that produce some of the best green teas in the world such as Long Jing, Bi Lo Chun, and Gua Pian.

Green teas are processed in such a way as to stop the oxidation of the tea leaves in the immediate post-harvest stages. This is done by exposing the tea leaves to sources of heat.

Chinese Pu Erh Teas

Pu Erh teas are another well-known variety of Chinese tea among enthusiasts. These are fermented teas that are stored in humid and warm places to facilitate the proliferation of bacteria that will activate the fermentation process. These precious Chinese teas are also easy to recognize because they are stored in unique forms: tea bricks and cakes, are the most classic.

These pressed Chinese teas are among the most precious and easy to recognize because they are stored in unique forms: tea bricks and cakes (also known as Tea cake or Tea brick), are the most classic.

The technique used to obtain pressed teas and therefore Pu Erh tea, is ancient and well known: you have surely heard of this particular preparation whose method was developed in ancient China to reduce the volume of the leaves during transport along the ancient Tea Road.

Pu Erh tea is not only characteristic for its particular processing, but it is also a variety known for its low caffeine content despite its strong and intense flavor. A certainly precious and peculiar tea, Pu Erh increases in value over time and will not disappoint experts and non-experts.

Chinese Yellow Tea

Many make the mistake of associating Chinese yellow tea with the green tea family. They are indeed two very similar types that have completely different flavors and tastes. Chinese yellow tea is characterized by a more herbaceous and mineral taste compared to classic green tea and in some cases recalls hints of roasting.

What are the best Chinese teas? Let's find out together

In China, there are about a thousand varieties of tea, but among these, there are definitely better types of Chinese tea compared to others. The history behind the origins of this dish includes particular circumstances that over time have made Chinese tea become a true treasure of Eastern countries, spreading like wildfire, reaching even the Western world.

The most consumed tea in China is definitely green tea. Why do they consume more green tea? The answer is very simple and is enclosed in the processing of this Chinese tea. For this type, which is considered among the best, it is important to emphasize that the leaves are neither oxidized nor fermented, in order to preserve their beneficial properties. In this way, the nutrients and health benefits for our body will be retained within the tea leaves, preserving them until preparation and beyond.
How is the oxidation of tea avoided? Simple: it is necessary to interrupt the oxidative processes by heat, thus killing the enzymes responsible for oxidation.

But Chinese green tea is not the only one worth mentioning, which is why we invite you to discover all the products available on Terza Luna, carefully chosen to offer the best product directly from China. For each of these Chinese teas, you can notice the remarkable characteristics given by the flavor and the beneficial properties contained in each.

Let's now make a list of the best Chinese teas according to the latest research:

• Dong Ting Bi Luo Chun
• Te Jie
• Huang Shan Mao Feng
• Jun Shan Yin Zhen
• Xi Hu Long Jing
• Wu Yi Da Hong Pao
• Liu An Gua Pian
• Anxi Tie Guan Yin
• Tai Ping Hou Kui
• Xin Yang Mao Jian
• Qi Men Hong Cha
• Te Lu'an

Among these Chinese teas, two deserve special attention, which you can find for sale on Terza Luna.

Te Long Jing

The Longjing tea or Lung Ching is a Chinese green tea that comes from one of the most tea-producing regions in China. Cultivated for over a millennium, this Chinese tea is known for some noteworthy qualities: its emerald green color is unmistakable and is one of the main characteristics that allow it to be recognized immediately. But how does this Chinese green tea maintain its bright green color?
Once the Chinese Long Jing tea is harvested, the loose leaves are roasted in a large heated pan. At the end of this heat treatment, the leaves will retain their green color.
The intense and aromatic flavor, obtained thanks to the roasting, creates the right balance between taste and freshness.

Another important aspect to emphasize that makes Long Jing a precious and exquisite tea is undoubtedly the harvesting period, which is rather short, about six weeks.

Te Mao Feng

The Mao Feng is one of the most famous and exquisite Chinese green teas, cultivated in various areas of China, but the main plantations are located in the Huang Shan high mountain region.
Mao Feng is a delicate variety of Chinese green tea, with a floral and fresh aroma, because it comes from the first buds that have not yet opened.
Like all classic Chinese green teas, even this highly sought-after tea undergoes a heat treatment to avoid fermentation and oxidation processes.
Ideal for daily consumption, not only for the beneficial properties contained in the loose tea leaves, but also for the delicate fruity and non-bitter aroma that makes it pleasant for all palates and suitable at any time of the day.
Fresh and refreshing, therefore ideal even in summer, Mao Feng tea is the right compromise for all tastes.
Rich in vitamins and antioxidants, it fights and helps to get rid of harmful free radicals for our body, limiting cell aging.

We recommend "tea lovers" and non-tea lovers to try the Chinese Mao Feng tea varieties available online on our website Terza Luna.

Properties and benefits of Chinese tea

Among the most well-known and important properties of Chinese teas worth noting is certainly the antioxidant property of Chinese tea. This precious beverage of Chinese origin, but produced and consumed throughout the East, helps prevent cellular aging, counteracts the action of free radicals, helps concentration thanks to the stimulating component of theine, and keeps the cardiovascular system healthy.

Its main peculiarity should not be overlooked: Chinese tea is a natural energizer that should be part of good daily habits: it does not harm health but helps you face moments of fatigue, as a substitute for coffee.

Preparation of Chinese tea: how to best enhance the aroma of each Chinese tea

The preparation of Chinese tea has numerous methods, just as there are many varieties of tea: each with its own peculiar preparation that enhances its flavor and aroma. The final result is certainly influenced by good preparation, which is why we recommend you consult the product sheets to discover the fascinating world revolving around each individual Chinese tea for sale on Terza Luna and its peculiarities, including the exact preparation process of your favorite tea.

Prices of Chinese Teas on Terza Luna

Are you looking for information on the prices of Chinese teas available online on Terza Luna? You should know that these precious teas have prices that vary depending on the year, the type of plant from which the harvest was made, and the type of storage.

Buy Chinese Teas online on Terza Luna

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