Oolongs These partially oxidized black teas from China and Formosa produce some of the world's most sought after cups of tea. Ti Kuan Yins are the most famous of the Chinese Oolongs. The Iron Goddess of Mercy was a Bodhisattva, one who qualified to enter Nirvana, but chose to bring others to enlightenment instead. White Teas Unique among teas, white teas are hand picked and processed by drying only. This produces a delicate and unique flavor.
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Wu Lungs Exquisite in leaf and brew, the best of the Chinese Oolongs deserve a category all their own. Yunnans Yunnan and Pu Erh teas come from the Yunnan province in western China, thought to be the birthplace of the tea plant.