Yunnan Teas

Yunnan Province is home to some of the oldest tea trees and tea cultures in existence. The Yunnan Province is mountainous and remote. Its name, “Yunnan” translates as ‘South of the Clouds.’

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A pile of Rose Hawthorn Pu’er petals on a white background, accompanied by a cup of traditional Shu Pu'er tea from Rishi Tea & Botanicals. Rose Hawthorn Pu’er hover image

Rose Hawthorn Pu’er

Garden Direct Pu'er Blend
Rose | Sweet | Sour
A close-up of a loose pile of Oven-Baked Dian Hong Mao Feng Black Tea leaves from Rishi Tea & Botanicals, highlighting their rich mix of dark brown and golden hues against a plain white background, evoking the smooth and malty flavor characteristic of renowned black teas. Oven-Baked Dian Hong Mao Feng Black Tea hover image

Oven-Baked Dian Hong Mao Feng Black Tea

Garden Direct Black Tea
Caramelized Sugar | Rose | Dried Persimmon
Against a plain white backdrop, a pile of dried, twisted tea leaves highlights the elegance of Rishi Tea & Botanicals' Yunnan Silver Needles. Rose Scented Silver Needles hover image

Rose Scented Silver Needles

Organic Garden Direct White Tea
Candied Roses | Floral Nectar | Exquisite Confections   
Close-up of Rishi Tea & Botanicals' dried tea leaves on a white background, highlighting the artistry of traditional techniques that enhance their rich aroma. Rose Scented Dian Hong hover image

Rose Scented Dian Hong

Organic Garden Direct Black Tea
Rose Water | Caramel | Malty
A pile of Osmanthus Black Tea from Rishi Tea & Botanicals, featuring a blend of Yunnan Dian Hong black tea and small yellow Osmanthus flowers, against a white background. Osmanthus Black Tea hover image Osmanthus Black Tea icon

Osmanthus Black Tea

Garden Direct Black Tea
Peach | Honey | Nectar
A pile of Golden Yunnan black tea on a white background from Rishi Tea & Botanicals. Golden Yunnan hover image

Golden Yunnan

Organic Dianhong Black Tea
Malty | Jammy | Mellow
A heap of Rose Ginger Cinnamon Black Tea by Rishi Tea & Botanicals, with visible dried rose petals and other mixed dried ingredients, exuding the scent of aromatic red roses on a plain background. Rose Ginger Cinnamon Black Tea hover image

Rose Ginger Cinnamon Black Tea

Garden Direct Black Tea
Red Rose | Cinnamon Sweets | Deep Taste of Tea
Pu’er Tuo Cha from Rishi Tea & Botanicals on a white background. Pu’er Tuo Cha hover image

Pu’er Tuo Cha

Organic Pu'er Tea
Smooth | Complex | Robust
A pile of Pu’er Classic tea from Rishi Tea & Botanicals on a white background. Pu’er Classic hover image

Pu’er Classic

Organic Pu'er Tea
Earthy | Sweet | Bold

What is Garden
Direct Tea?

Garden Direct is a carefully curated selection of single-origin teas sourced from the most esteemed growers. They are packaged freshly made at origin and air freighted to us immediately so we can celebrate and share these most cherished teas during the primer producing seasons. Each tea tells a story and invites you to share in our Garden Direct connections.

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Four Rishi Tea & Botanicals’ Pu'er Tuo Cha Tangerine Peel tea leaves sit on crumpled paper against a white background, hinting at the sweet and bitter symphony within this seemingly simple yet intriguingly complex tea. Pu'er Tuo Cha Tangerine Peel hover image

Pu'er Tuo Cha Tangerine Peel

Garden Direct Pu'er Blend
Deep | Herbaceous | Citrus
A pile of China Breakfast - Organic black tea by Rishi Tea & Botanicals on a white background. China Breakfast hover image

China Breakfast

Organic Black Tea
Mellow | Sweet | Full
An Old Trees Lincang Sheng Pu'er Cake by Rishi Tea & Botanicals on a white background. Old Trees Lincang Sheng Pu’er Cake hover image

Old Trees Lincang Sheng Pu’er Cake

Garden Direct Pu’er Tea
Olive | Peach | Bittersweet
Two wrapped Pu'er Tuo Cha Schisandra Clove tea balls and two unwrapped ones from Rishi Tea & Botanicals rest on a white surface. Pu'er Tuo Cha Schisandra Clove hover image

Pu'er Tuo Cha Schisandra Clove

Garden Direct Pu'er Blend
Tangy | Sweet | Floral Spice
A pile of Jasmine Purple Buds tea on a white background, featuring rare purple leaf tea cultivar and Zi Juan, by Rishi Tea & Botanicals. Jasmine Purple Buds hover image

Jasmine Purple Buds

Scented Green Tea
Fresh | Floral | Sweet Jasmine
A scattered mix of Lotus Leaf Black Tea by Rishi Tea & Botanicals, featuring elegant dark black tea leaves, light spearmint, and yellow leaves, is beautifully displayed on a white background. Lotus Leaf Black Tea hover image

Lotus Leaf Black Tea

Garden Direct Black Tea
Peaches | Vanilla Cream | Honey
Four wrapped Pu'er Tuo Cha Cinnamon Ginger cakes from Rishi Tea & Botanicals sit on crumpled parchment, while two unwrapped dark cakes reveal textured surfaces and an invigorating aroma. Pu'er Tuo Cha Cinnamon Ginger hover image

Pu'er Tuo Cha Cinnamon Ginger

Garden Direct Pu'er Blend
Robust | Sweet | Spice
A pile of Blue Jasmine flowers from Rishi Tea & Botanicals on a white surface. Blue Jasmine hover image

Blue Jasmine

Green Tea Blend
Fresh | Floral | Herbaceous
A pile of Earl Grey Supreme tea from Rishi Tea & Botanicals on a white background. Earl Grey Supreme hover image

Earl Grey Supreme

Organic Black Tea Blend
Rich | Citrusy | Floral
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What Rishi Tea Drinkers
Are Saying

"This is by far the best Earl Grey tea I have had. I drink a lot of tea and only drink Rishi Earl Grey. You will love the flavor. "

—Marshall

Earl Grey Supreme

Rich | Citrusy | Floral

"I don't believe there is a better green tea you can get in a bag. The evidence is in the bright, even, grassy green color this tea makes."

—JD

Matcha Super Green

Sweet | Smooth | Umami

"I love this tea - the richness of it is amazing, and it relaxes me with the ginger and turmeric. Such a winner :)"

—Kayla

Turmeric Ginger

Spicy | Zesty | Fragrant

"This tea is absolutely amazing! I feel immediate uplifting effects after consuming. Rishi has the best quality tea that I have found on any shelf thus far."

—Tia

Blueberry Hibiscus

Vibrant | Tart | Luscious

"This is seriously the BEST chai concentrate out there. It's incredible and has such a great spice. I'll never go back to another brand."

—Courtney

Masala Chai Concentrate

Spicy | Rich | Fragrant

"This is my first tasting of oolong tea and I'm in love! It's flavor is delicate yet robust and floral. Absolutely delicious, my new favorite tea."

—Amber

Iron Goddess of Mercy

Roasty | Dried Fruit | Smooth

"Delicious and satisfying. It's delicate enough to drink without doctoring but also bold enough to hold up to cream and honey. An absolute delight."

—Star

Golden Yunnan

Malty | Jammy | Mellow

Black Teas from the Birthplace of Tea

Home to some of the oldest tea trees in the world, the Yunnan province of China has long been regarded as the birthplace of tea, where it was first discovered that tea could be enjoyed as we enjoy it today. With a relatively stable and mild climate that feels like spring year-round, the tea produced here is fully oxidized, with common notes consisting of smoke, cocoa and black pepper. Many Yunnan black teas are also aged into a Pu’er, offering an extra layer of earthiness, depth and complexity.

How to Brew Chinese Yunnan Teas

The Pu’er and black Yunnan teas we offer can be enjoyed through the traditional tea preparation methods, with either a Gaiwan or Gongfu teapot, or with a standard teapot, such as our glass Simple Brew teapot. We suggest brewing 1 tablespoon of tea per 5 ounces of water, using boiling water. Teas should be “rinsed” by washing with boiling water for 5-10 seconds, and discarding the first wash. Subsequent washes can be infused for 20-30 seconds, and rebrewed 4 to 5 times.

FAQs

Not necessarily. Aside from the base aging required to dry and oxidize the tea leaves, only Pu’er teas receive further aging or fermentation as part of their production.

You certainly can. While traditional preparation allows you to enjoy the varying aromas, layered flavors and development of the tea over time, these teas can also be brewed in Western-style teapots or sachets.

As these teas are carefully prepared, oxidized and aged, the nuance and depth of their flavor should be carefully preserved. These teas should be stored in their sealed packaging in an opaque, airtight and watertight tea container in a cool place or in a cabinet away from heat. Excess heat, oxygen, light or moisture can cause tea to degrade, compromising its quality.

Enjoy Limited Edition Teas From Unique Origins

Many of the teas in this collection are also part of our Garden Direct collection, through which Rishi Tea & Botanicals is able to source seasonal and luxury teas directly from the source. Using our long-term and closely held Direct Trade relationships, we are able to source and distribute celebrated and unique teas that cannot be grown anywhere else in the world. Learn more about our tea relationships, and explore the kinds of tea products we can bring to your home.