Simply Art
These teas are specifically curated to be easy on the stomach, yet complex in taste. The simplest methods combine with a heritage of tea artistry to offer an experience of tea the poets of old would fuss over.
It is a privilege to enjoy a fine tea, and something we are grateful to have the ability to offer others.
The Panda Promise
- A Decade of Dedicated tea research
- 18 provinces, 31 cities in search of tea
- 120 years generational Tea Wisdom
- Based in Taiwan, Yunnan, and Shandong
Oriental Beauty
Oriental Beauty is a tea with a flavor profile unlike any other. Honeyed sweetness, the tea leaves are withered in a very specific way to create a truly remarkable tea.
Nutrient Rich High Mountain Green
Our high elevation green oolong is packed with polyphenol metabolites for anti-oxidant activity, L-Theanine for anti-inflamitory benefits.
Vintage Teas
A well-aged tea is something rare but wonderful. More than 50 years old, its a tea very easy on the stomach, but incredibly deep in its aromatic earthy qualities.
Fermented Tea
Aged, fermented tea has long been credited with cleansing the digestive organs while being extremely gentle on the stomach.
Robust Black Tea
Sun Moon Lake is an area in Taiwan long admired by the ancient poets and painters of Asia. The scenery inspired many an artist including those involved in the art of fine tea creation.
Supplies are limited!
When you purchase a tea from us, you’re enjoying something both rare and personal, something that can’t be exactly reproduced. This is the beauty of authentic, small-batch tea, meant to be sipped and savored in all its distinctiveness.
If you see a tea you love, we encourage you to order while it’s available, as these products are limited. Once a batch sells out, the next will bring new characteristics, flavor profiles, and nuances to be explored.
These teas root themselves in a time when harvests were cultivated out of the tea master’s dignity and delicacy of hand. They boast nothing other than a character that reflects the care one puts in when in love with their craft. An effort that is easy to recognize when experienced in their muted, yet crisp tastes, their alertness effects on the mind, and their forgiving nature on the stomach.
Our Partnership
We’re honored to partner with a tea master in Taiwan—a family who has dedicated themselves to the art of tea for over 120 years. This family’s teas, renowned for their purity and depth, are cultivated in small batches on the high mountain slopes of Taiwan, using methods passed down through generations. When our paths crossed, it felt like a natural alignment of shared values and love for the craft.
These are gentle teas revered for their superior quality; clean characteristics of taste, healing properties, and rarity. They are hard to find, difficult to acquire, and often sold out in the Asian market before the West has a chance to buy.
A Rite of Heritage
In Chinese culture, names carry special meanings, and legacies.
Our family name, Xiahou, is an old and respected lineage dating back to the very first Chinese dynasty recorded in history.
Many years we spent in search of excellent tea using the respect and reverence of our Xiahou name to gain access to markets otherwise unavailable to the general public.
From the deep bamboo forests of Guizhou, to the mountaintops of Lijiang, to the Southeastern shores of Xiamen. We had the incredible privilege to drink tea with esteemed tea masters, converse over rare pickings with high-ranking government officials, and endulge in extravagant cups with billionaire businessmen. 18 Chinese provinces, and 31 cities we traversed, and along the way great teas were discovered.
Our relationship to Master Fang is a pure product of heritage between one of the very oldest and admired Chinese families and an uninterrupted tradition of time honored tea production spanning generations back to the 1890's.
Customer Reviews
WyomingI love this tea!
- Sacramento
I purchased a bunch of this tea to give away to clients as gifts, but ended up keeping most of the tea for myself! The tea basically sells itself.
- Oregon
The Liu Bao is a life saver. My husband has a bad liver which causes other issues for him. When I found out that liu bao was a lightly caffeinated drink that he could enjoy while also helping to heal his digestive tract amongst other health benefits I was overly joyed. What's more, we both love drinking this tea. It tastes very natural. You know that you are drinking something right out of the garden. Can't get enough!
- Thermopolis
I'm a cancer survivor who had to make massive changes to my diet when I was diagnosed. My doctor recommended I drink lots of green tea. But I found that green tea, even though it wasn't coffee, was still harsh on my stomach (I had stomach cancer). Green oolong I find is much more forgiving on my sensitive stomach. I'd tried a few, but most were pretty bland in taste. This green oolong was vibrant and very nice. Please get more!!
- Carmichael
The healing and comforting properties of a quality tea are something to be grateful for. I found the GABA tea to bring with it more than I'd bargained for. A truly brilliant cup.
PacificaThe simple things..
- Portland
The packaging was a bit basic, the tea was not. A true mom and pop style tea company, it’s like one of those obscure book stores you find down an alley filled with the rarest of treasures. The tea I’ve tried that these people offer is truly an undiscovered gem.
- Napa Valley
The black tea from this brand is unlike anything I’ve ever tasted. Rich, malty, and robust, yet perfectly balanced—no bitterness, just pure depth of flavor. It brews beautifully, revealing layers of cocoa and honeyed sweetness. Worth every penny!
- New York, N.Y.
Oriental Beauty has always been my favorite tea, but this one is truly exceptional. The natural honey and fruit notes are incredibly pronounced, with a velvety smooth texture that lingers on the palate. The craftsmanship is evident in every leaf. This is the kind of tea that royalty would drink—and with the brand’s heritage, that makes perfect sense.
- Jackson, WY
I first bought this tea as a gift for my husband, who is very particular about his teas. Now, I find myself drinking it just as much as he does! The high mountain oolong is a revelation—so fresh and vibrant, with a lingering floral sweetness. You can taste the altitude and purity in every sip. We’ll never go back to ordinary stuff again.
- San Francisco
I never knew tea could taste like this. It's like each sip tells a story—it’s unparalleled. This isn’t just tea; it’s an experience. I especially love the Oriental Beauty, it's hard to describe, but it's very sweet. It's rich and just delicious. A new found favorite of mine for sure now! You can tell these teas come from the best sources.
- Jackson Hole
I've been a tea connoisseur for over a decade, and I can confidently say this is some of the finest tea I’ve ever tasted. The high mountain green oolong is incredibly fresh, I drink it daily and I genuinely feel the difference in my energy and clarity. The sourcing is impeccable—this isn't just tea, it's a legacy in a cup.
I was also turned onto vintage teas through this company. It is a tea worthy of admiration. I've had aged teas in the past, but nothing like this. There was undeniably a lot of time and energy put into the tea. Perfect for a cool evening.
Make Your Selection
1970 Aged Oolong
Oriental Beauty
Alishan
2012 Aged Liu Bao
Sun Moon Lake
GABA Oolong
The Broadleaf Forest
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