Tea in Detail

This yellow tea, bursting with barley and lemon sherbet flavour, was first recorded in the Tang dynasty and has been revitalised by a modern master.

Black tea and green tea are the two most well-known tea types. You've probably tried them before. But do you know what the difference is between black and green tea? Discover how each type is processed and how they are grown to make them look and taste different.

Jasmine tea is one of the most popular Chinese teas, and it is served in restaurants, hotels, and homes worldwide.

Matcha, a revered powdered green tea from Japan, has been cherished for centuries, particularly in the 'Chadō' or matcha tea ceremony practised by Buddhist monks. Its popularity today not only comes from its rich history but also from its unique taste and health benefits.

In the southeast of China, across from the Strait of Taiwan, lies Fujian province, a land of tea mountains and coastal cities.

Fujian teas—The region's coastal climes and fertile soils offer the perfect conditions for producing a wide variety of teas, from mountain oolongs to rich black teas and light, delicate white teas. So, if you're like us and love exploring the huge range of tea flavours, then Fujian is somewhere that's worth getting to know.

It's jasmine season in Southern China, and the tea gardens of Guangxi are alive with the delicate fragrance of jasmine blossoms. For many of us at JING, jasmine tea was the gateway to discovering the rich world of single garden teas. It's a tea that often evokes memories of bustling Chinese restaurants - where teapots are refilled endlessly, and the aroma of jasmine wafts through the air, offering a soothing counterbalance to bold, flavourful dishes.

In this deep dive we head to the valleys of Assam in northeast India for a behind-the-scenes look at how Tom, JING’s Head of Tea, creates this rich and robust breakfast tea. We’ll also show you why we selected Assam as the origin, what flavours you can expect and how to get the best out of these leaves.

Dragon Well, also known as Longjing, is one of the most celebrated green teas in the world, and it’s the only one to have a protected designation of origin.