Good fit if
You want multiple infusions and care about flavor, body, aroma, and finish.
Handpicked in spring from Houkeng village in Huangshan, each bud captures the spirit of early mountain freshness and orchid sweetness.
Taiping Houkui is one of China's most iconic green teas, celebrated for its unique shape and rich orchid aroma. Harvested only once a year in early spring, this tea is made from the first flush of one bud and two leaves, hand-pressed flat to preserve its elegant appearance and vibrant green vitality.
The dry leaves are dark emerald and straight as swords. Upon steeping, the leaves stretch vertically in water like dancing orchids. The liquor is clear with a subtle yellow tint and emits a bright, uplifting aroma that lingers through multiple steeps.
*Adjust steep time based on personal taste. Best enjoyed within 3–5 infusions.
Thanks to the high altitude and unpolluted environment of Houkeng, the 2025 batch offers vibrant freshness and a fuller body than previous years. If you are seeking a green tea that combines visual elegance with sensory depth, this is the one to experience.
Limited spring batch – taste the mountain freshness today
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Before you buy
For loose leaf tea, compare style, origin, processing, storage, and whether you plan to brew western-style or Gongfu-style.
You want multiple infusions and care about flavor, body, aroma, and finish.
Tea type, harvest, format, aroma, strength, and recommended brewing temperature.
Start with smaller amounts and adjust steep time by taste.
Store dry, odor-free, and away from light. Do not seal Pu-erh in airtight plastic.
What is this? Taiping Houkui 2025 First Spring Tea – Orchid Aroma, Freshly Pressed Elegance — green tea.
Craft: 100%Handmade
Origin: Huangshan, China
Price: From $38.00 · In Stock
Shipping: Orders are processed in 1–3 business days. Standard transit is usually 8–12 business days after dispatch. Standard shipping is free worldwide on orders of US$69 or more; orders below US$69 are US$7.90, or the local-currency equivalent shown at checkout.
Returns: Request an eligible return within 14 days of delivery. Items must be unused and in new condition; returns are by mail, the restocking fee is 0%, exchanges are not offered, and approved refunds are processed within 14 days.
Type: Travel Teaware
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