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Teas of the world

Fifty researched picks for the teas of the world, selected for distinctive origin, tradition, flavor and reliable commercial examples.

How we choseDistinctive origin, tradition, flavor and reliable commercial examples. Rankings balance consensus with lasting ownership value and current buyability.
#1

Longjing Dragon Well Green Tea

Longjing Dragon Well Green Tea by Zhejiang, China is a durable tea choice, recognized for distinctive origin, tradition, flavor and reliable commercial examples.

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#2

First Flush Darjeeling

First Flush Darjeeling by Darjeeling, India is a durable tea choice, recognized for distinctive origin, tradition, flavor and reliable commercial examples.

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#3

Uji Matcha

Uji Matcha by Kyoto, Japan is a durable tea choice, recognized for distinctive origin, tradition, flavor and reliable commercial examples.

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#4

Taiwan High Mountain Oolong

Taiwan High Mountain Oolong by Taiwan is a durable tea choice, recognized for distinctive origin, tradition, flavor and reliable commercial examples.

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#5

Earl Grey Supreme

Earl Grey Supreme by British blend is a durable tea choice, recognized for distinctive origin, tradition, flavor and reliable commercial examples.

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#6

Sencha

Sencha by Shizuoka, Japan is a durable tea choice, recognized for distinctive origin, tradition, flavor and reliable commercial examples.

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#7

Gyokuro

Gyokuro by Uji, Japan is a durable tea choice, recognized for distinctive origin, tradition, flavor and reliable commercial examples.

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#8

Genmaicha

Genmaicha by Japan is a durable tea choice, recognized for distinctive origin, tradition, flavor and reliable commercial examples.

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#9

Hojicha

Hojicha by Kyoto, Japan is a durable tea choice, recognized for distinctive origin, tradition, flavor and reliable commercial examples.

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#10

Kabusecha

Kabusecha by Japan is a durable tea choice, recognized for distinctive origin, tradition, flavor and reliable commercial examples.

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#11

Bi Luo Chun

Bi Luo Chun by Jiangsu, China is a durable tea choice, recognized for distinctive origin, tradition, flavor and reliable commercial examples.

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#12

Huangshan Maofeng

Huangshan Maofeng by Anhui, China is a durable tea choice, recognized for distinctive origin, tradition, flavor and reliable commercial examples.

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#13

Taiping Houkui

Taiping Houkui by Anhui, China is a durable tea choice, recognized for distinctive origin, tradition, flavor and reliable commercial examples.

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#14

Liu An Gua Pian

Liu An Gua Pian by Anhui, China is a durable tea choice, recognized for distinctive origin, tradition, flavor and reliable commercial examples.

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#15

Anji Bai Cha

Anji Bai Cha by Zhejiang, China is a durable tea choice, recognized for distinctive origin, tradition, flavor and reliable commercial examples.

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#16

Tieguanyin

Tieguanyin by Anxi, China is a durable tea choice, recognized for distinctive origin, tradition, flavor and reliable commercial examples.

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#17

Da Hong Pao

Da Hong Pao by Wuyi Mountains, China is a durable tea choice, recognized for distinctive origin, tradition, flavor and reliable commercial examples.

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#18

Shui Xian

Shui Xian by Wuyi Mountains, China is a durable tea choice, recognized for distinctive origin, tradition, flavor and reliable commercial examples.

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#19

Dong Ding Oolong

Dong Ding Oolong by Nantou, Taiwan is a durable tea choice, recognized for distinctive origin, tradition, flavor and reliable commercial examples.

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#20

Oriental Beauty

Oriental Beauty by Hsinchu, Taiwan is a durable tea choice, recognized for distinctive origin, tradition, flavor and reliable commercial examples.

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#21

Baozhong

Baozhong by Pinglin, Taiwan is a durable tea choice, recognized for distinctive origin, tradition, flavor and reliable commercial examples.

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#22

Ali Shan Oolong

Ali Shan Oolong by Chiayi, Taiwan is a durable tea choice, recognized for distinctive origin, tradition, flavor and reliable commercial examples.

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#23

Jin Xuan Milk Oolong

Jin Xuan Milk Oolong by Taiwan is a durable tea choice, recognized for distinctive origin, tradition, flavor and reliable commercial examples.

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#24

Silver Needle White Tea

Silver Needle White Tea by Fujian, China is a durable tea choice, recognized for distinctive origin, tradition, flavor and reliable commercial examples.

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#25

White Peony Bai Mudan

White Peony Bai Mudan by Fujian, China is a durable tea choice, recognized for distinctive origin, tradition, flavor and reliable commercial examples.

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#26

Shou Mei White Tea

Shou Mei White Tea by Fujian, China is a durable tea choice, recognized for distinctive origin, tradition, flavor and reliable commercial examples.

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#27

Raw Sheng Pu-erh

Raw Sheng Pu-erh by Yunnan, China is a durable tea choice, recognized for distinctive origin, tradition, flavor and reliable commercial examples.

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#28

Ripe Shou Pu-erh

Ripe Shou Pu-erh by Yunnan, China is a durable tea choice, recognized for distinctive origin, tradition, flavor and reliable commercial examples.

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#29

Keemun Black Tea

Keemun Black Tea by Anhui, China is a durable tea choice, recognized for distinctive origin, tradition, flavor and reliable commercial examples.

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#30

Yunnan Dian Hong

Yunnan Dian Hong by Yunnan, China is a durable tea choice, recognized for distinctive origin, tradition, flavor and reliable commercial examples.

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#31

Lapsang Souchong

Lapsang Souchong by Fujian, China is a durable tea choice, recognized for distinctive origin, tradition, flavor and reliable commercial examples.

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#32

Jin Jun Mei

Jin Jun Mei by Wuyi Mountains, China is a durable tea choice, recognized for distinctive origin, tradition, flavor and reliable commercial examples.

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#33

Assam Second Flush

Assam Second Flush by Assam, India is a durable tea choice, recognized for distinctive origin, tradition, flavor and reliable commercial examples.

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#34

Darjeeling Second Flush Muscatel

Darjeeling Second Flush Muscatel by Darjeeling, India is a durable tea choice, recognized for distinctive origin, tradition, flavor and reliable commercial examples.

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#35

Nilgiri Frost Tea

Nilgiri Frost Tea by Tamil Nadu, India is a durable tea choice, recognized for distinctive origin, tradition, flavor and reliable commercial examples.

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#36

Ceylon Uva Tea

Ceylon Uva Tea by Sri Lanka is a durable tea choice, recognized for distinctive origin, tradition, flavor and reliable commercial examples.

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#37

Ceylon Dimbula Tea

Ceylon Dimbula Tea by Sri Lanka is a durable tea choice, recognized for distinctive origin, tradition, flavor and reliable commercial examples.

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#38

English Breakfast

English Breakfast by British blend is a durable tea choice, recognized for distinctive origin, tradition, flavor and reliable commercial examples.

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#39

Irish Breakfast

Irish Breakfast by Irish blend is a durable tea choice, recognized for distinctive origin, tradition, flavor and reliable commercial examples.

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#40

Masala Chai

Masala Chai by India is a durable tea choice, recognized for distinctive origin, tradition, flavor and reliable commercial examples.

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#41

Kashmiri Kahwa

Kashmiri Kahwa by Kashmir is a durable tea choice, recognized for distinctive origin, tradition, flavor and reliable commercial examples.

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#42

Moroccan Mint Tea

Moroccan Mint Tea by Morocco is a durable tea choice, recognized for distinctive origin, tradition, flavor and reliable commercial examples.

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#43

Turkish Cay

Turkish Cay by Turkey is a durable tea choice, recognized for distinctive origin, tradition, flavor and reliable commercial examples.

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#44

Persian Saffron Tea

Persian Saffron Tea by Iran is a durable tea choice, recognized for distinctive origin, tradition, flavor and reliable commercial examples.

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#45

Russian Caravan

Russian Caravan by Historic blend is a durable tea choice, recognized for distinctive origin, tradition, flavor and reliable commercial examples.

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#46

Kenyan Black Tea

Kenyan Black Tea by Kenya is a durable tea choice, recognized for distinctive origin, tradition, flavor and reliable commercial examples.

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#47

Rooibos

Rooibos by Cederberg, South Africa is a durable tea choice, recognized for distinctive origin, tradition, flavor and reliable commercial examples.

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#48

Honeybush

Honeybush by South Africa is a durable tea choice, recognized for distinctive origin, tradition, flavor and reliable commercial examples.

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#49

Yerba Mate

Yerba Mate by Argentina is a durable tea choice, recognized for distinctive origin, tradition, flavor and reliable commercial examples.

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#50

Guayusa

Guayusa by Ecuador is a durable tea choice, recognized for distinctive origin, tradition, flavor and reliable commercial examples.

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Research starting points

Tea Association of the USA: tea types ↗TasteAtlas tea catalog ↗Wirecutter Reviews ↗