The Lunar New Year is a festival steeped in millennia of tradition. It marks the dawn of a new lunar cycle and is one of the year’s most significant celebrations across many Asian cultures. It is a particularly beloved and important celebration in China. We welcome the Year of the Dragon on February 10, 2024, with festivities that offer a moment to reflect on the past and user in hope for the new season.
The Lunar New Year is more than a time of celebration; it is a period rich in cultural significance, embodying themes of renewal and rejuvenation. Tea, with its deep roots in Chinese culture, plays an integral role in the celebrations. Chinese New Year tea serves as a medium of connection, reflection and warmth amidst the festivities.
In the spirit of the Lunar New Year, we are highlighting three exceptional Chinese teas that are perfect for the Year of the Dragon.
Dragon Oolong Chinese Tea
A delightful way to ring in the Year of the Dragon is with a cup of this aromatic Dragon Oolong Tea. Did you know that the name oolong means black dragon in Chinese? This nickname speaks to the large and twisted tea leaves that are essential to the distinctive flavor of Oolong tea. When Oolong tea leaves go through their oxidation process, they curl up and turn a deep brown-black color. After oxidation, the twisted oolong tea leaves can resemble a tiny sleeping dragon.
The Oolong oxidation process does more than enhance the tea’s dragonish appearance, it also imparts a distinct flavor and aroma. Tea enthusiasts describe this beloved Oolong tasting note as similar to orchids, apples and peaches. The Republic of Tea sources only the finest Oolong tea from the misty and lush hills of the Fujian Province. Sharing this Chinese dragon tea is a delectable way to welcome the Lunar New Year with your friends and family.
Peach Blossom Oolong Chinese Tea
Are you looking forward to the sweet blossoms of spring? This Lunar New Year tea is a celebration of renewal and the changing seasons. We carefully selected our Peach Blossom Oolong Tea leaves for the strength of their naturally occurring peach and floral flavors.
When savoring this Chinese New Year tea, your senses will transport you to an orchard in blossom. The rich depth of Peach Blossom Oolong Tea brings to mind a spring orchard’s fresh-tilled earth. The lingering finish of orchid and peach blossom keeps the flavor profile bright and soft. It is perfect for savoring on a winter morning as you look forward to the blossoming of new beginnings in the Year of the Dragon.
This tea would also make an excellent Chinese New Year tea gift for anyone you want to wish a sweet and prosperous New Year.
Decaf The People's Green Chinese Tea
Are you on the lookout for a decaffeinated Lunar New Year tea? Decaf The People's Green Tea is one of our most popular decaf teas because of its rich green hue, invigorating aroma and smooth taste. To produce this beloved green tea, we first select the finest Chinese green tea leaves. We then decaffeinate them using a high-pressure, chemical-free process to preserve the tea’s flavor and freshness.
Green tea has been used as a tool for enlightenment and balance in Chinese culture since ancient times. If you are striving for harmony and clarity in this new season, a cup of Chinese green tea is a great way to invite that intention into your Year of the Dragon.
Together, these three teas offer a harmonious blend of flavors and aromas that not only celebrate the rich tapestry of Chinese tea culture but also embrace the Lunar New Year's significance. We hope that savoring these teas sip by sip will encourage moments of contemplation, joy and togetherness as we all step into a promising new season.
