The most expensive tea in the world may surprise you.
What does it take to become the world’s most expensive tea? It has to be pretty splendid. Maybe it’s not even a tea, but of course, it is. I bet it starts with a leaf but, where does it end up? How much will you spend on the most expensive tea in the world? Where can you find the most expensive tea? Let’s find out.
Da Hong Pao
While you can find less expensive versions the rare tea is what we are looking at today.
What makes Da Hong Pao expensive? The fact that the original tea bushes are in itself rare and few are left. This tea has the honor of being one of China’s national treasures. Da Hong Pao can go by another name Imperial Red Robe.
This tea dates back to the Ming dynasty and the process of creating this tea is a highly guarded secret. Da Hong Pao is often a gift given to elite and essential people.
Notes: fruity, woodsy, robust
Da Hong Pao is part of the oolong family. This rare and expensive tea is aged and considered vintage.
Shui Xian
Shui Xian is an Oolong tea that has a flowery aroma and is very flavorful. It originates from Wuyi mountain, Fujian Province China. This mountain is one of the more famous mountains for producing great quality Oolong tea. This tea is cultivated by every single tea farmer in that mountain and is widely drank in Chinese restaurants all over the world.
Fujian Rain or Shui Xian, which translates to "Water Sprite," is an oolong produced in a similar style to Wuyi Oolongs. Therefore they share some similar traits, such as peachy-honey notes and a mineral "rock taste."
Iron Goddess Of Mercy
Another Oolong added to the most expensive teas in the world is Tieguanyin. There is a twist, this tea is a combination of both Oolong and black teas. Both teas are fermented. This process gives this tea a rare and distinctive note of chestnut.
The leaves are dried, oxidized, rolled, then roasted, and scented. Adding to the value of this tea is that it can be stepped up to seven times.
Tieguanyin borrows its name from the Iron Goddess of Mercy. Tieguanyin is grown in the Fujian Province on some of the highest mountains there.
Notes: nutty, fruity, caramel
In Mandarin, Ti Kuan Yin means 'iron goddess of mercy,' a name derived from local legend. Our Oolong Goddess, or Ti Kuan Yin, is arguably the finest of Chinese oolongs.
Poo Poo Pu’reh
Not the most expensive but such an interesting name and story. Poo Poo Pu’reh’s name comes from the fact that insects “poo” on the tea leaves. The leaves are then separated from the insect “poo” by tweezers.
Duck Shit Aroma (or Ya Shi Xiang) is part of the revered Golden Phoenix family of teas that come from Phoenix Mountain in the Guangdong Province of China.
Uji Gyokuro
The name Gyokuro stands for Jade Dew. As its name implies, this tea exhibits the green color quite vibrantly. To increase the amino acid content of the leaves.
This tea is from Japan and the United district.
This tea is special and needs some special attention. The special attention is the fact that this tea is shielded. It is protected from sunlight before it is harvested. The tea is shaded for about two weeks prior to harvest. In shading, the tea gets a unique aroma and a sweet taste.
Notes: grassy, miso, unami
Gyokuro is shade-grown for twenty days before harvest. The highest grade available, this truly special green tea is opulent in umami flavor and finishes smooth.
The most expensive tea in the world
If you made it to the bottom of this page you are in for a real surprise. I’m sure you thought that the Da Hong Pao was the most expensive tea in the world. You were partially correct. I’ve found a fascinating expensive tea that is rare and limited.
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This is actually the most expensive tea and it led me into a bit of a search to find the company and read about the tea. Below is the original link that led me on my search for The Most Expensive Tea In The World.
The Most Expensive Green Tea
Produced by Royal Blue Tea Company, this green tea is sold in a 750 ml wine bottle. It’s called King of Green Masa Super Premium. It’s made with rare leaves handpicked from Shizuoka Prefecture. It is infused for three days. If you were expecting anything but the finest green tea leaves, you’re going to be disappointed. This luxury tea has no additives.
Only thirty-six bottles of Masa Super Premium are available. They’re shipped in a wooden box and can be had for a cool $2,500.
Masa Super Premium, produced by Royal Blue tea Japan co, LTD.
It looks more like a wine and is sent to you in its own personal wooden box, who would not want to try a sip? I know I would and I will work on getting a sample to tell you all about it.
Masa is the pride of Japanese Tea, served cold, kept chilled, and suggested to be served with gourmet foods.
Conclusion
Who would have thought that the most expensive tea is more like wine? A challenge to all tea lovers to be able to sample each of the most expensive teas. The honor will be exceptional and the flavors will be phenomenal.
Our tea world is explained even further and unveils the most expensive teas in the world. What is your favorite?
