Eco-Cha Teas

Jin Xuan Oolong: Naturally Buttery Tea

February 18, 2014

This spring crop has the classic buttery notes of a Jin Xuan Oolong with underlying sweet vegetal and woody qualities. The flavor is buttery, nutty, and savory - balanced by the smooth astringent "original Oolong" qualities that offer a clean, fragrant finish.

Returning From Heaven: Phoenix Mountain Offerings

February 10, 2014 1 Comment

Last week, in the first days of the Chinese New Year, I didn’t have a chance to visit my friend who provides us with our Dong Ding Oolong Tea. So today, I made a point of making it to his home during these final days of the holiday. When I arrived, my friend – who chose the English name Young, was holding the first draft of his English translation of a poem that a friend posted on his FB page. This poem was written by a friend in response to a photo that Young had taken on the ninth day of the Chinese New Year when he went to the local temple to make traditional offerings.

New Year's Blessings On The Newly Planted Garden

February 07, 2014

We took this photo on New Year's Day last week, when we visited this newly planted garden that will be harvested for the first time this spring.

This farmer first showed us how Dong Ding Oolong Tea was made about 18 years ago.

We plan to procure tea from this new young crop that is surrounded by forest and cultivated sustainably.

Steepster AMA

February 04, 2014

We're doing an AMA (Ask Me Anything)

Tea Story #4: Organic High Mountain Oolong, Spring 2013

January 27, 2014

When Andy, Eco-Cha's tea sourcer, first visited this farm three years ago, it was like a dream come true.

He had just recently become specifically committed to exploring and supporting sustainable practice in the tea industry in Taiwan, and this farm exceeded his expectations. As he was given an extensive tour of the tea plantation by its owner who developed it on his own, he literally had to hold back his emotions so as not to alarm his host.