Is Raw Puerh Green Tea? China's Standards Explained
China's standards separate raw pu-erh from green tea: a cooler kill-green, sun-drying, and a 13% moisture ceiling keep enzymes alive for aging.
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ORIENTALEAF · CHOSEN WITH CARE
Explore distinctive teas, clear origins, and thoughtful selections.
FOUR WAYS TO BEGIN
01 · DISCOVER FU TEA

THE EXPERIENCE BEHIND OUR CHOICES
Years of brewing, comparing teas and sharing them with others guide what we choose. We taste carefully, explain each tea clearly, and help you find what you enjoy.
Our storyHOW WE CHOOSE
We tasted dozens of Liu Bao teas and kept just three, each from a different year. Barely any musty storage notes, so the tea’s own character comes through.

Inside the Xi’an storage facility used by our long-term supply partner.
WHERE YOUR TEA HAS BEEN MATTERS
OUR SPECIALITY: CHINESE DARK TEA

A distinctive world of mellow, layered flavour.
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Deep, smooth and made for slow moments.
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Discover the character of Wuzhou dark tea.
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Bright character. A story that changes with time.
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Gentle processing. Quiet complexity.
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Aromatic leaves, from floral to roasted.
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A few favourite tea sessions from our Instagram community.
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White tea under cherry blossoms
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Discovering Golden Flower Fu tea
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A quiet cup of Bingdao ripe Pu-erh
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Exploring The Three Essentials Fu tea
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A closer look at Black Pearl Fu tea
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A rainy-day ripe Pu-erh session
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Getting to know Golden Flower Fu tea
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Returning to Classic 1973
Some featured teas were gifted. Explore each creator’s original post on Instagram.
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