{"title":"November Box and New items","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"tea-club-subs","title":"Jesse's Tea Club Subscription Service","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE WIND BOX IS HERE!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeeing “Out of stock”? It’s likely not sold out, just that your region’s launch day hasn’t come yet. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🇺🇸🇨🇦🇪🇺🇬🇧\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRead our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jessesteahouse.com\/blogs\/news\/launch-month-updates\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLaunch Month Updates for the WIND BOX Here!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🇺🇸🇨🇦🇪🇺🇬🇧\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJOIN THE CLUB!\u003cbr\u003eQuality, value, and community!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow It Works:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubscribe Anytime!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGet the current box immediately - we ship the same week as your purchase!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvery 3 months, we release a new box and send it to you. The current Sky box will be available until May, when we will launch our Earth box.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCancel anytime! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHIS SEASON'S BOX: Jesse’s Tea Club Box #15: Wind\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter working our way through all 12 zodiac animals, our next subscription box series is based on “Ba Gua” - the mystical Chinese cosmology underlying the “Yin-Yang”!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea #1:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJesse’s Guizhou High Altitude Matcha Sampler\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x 30g tin Premium Matcha (15 sessions)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x 30g tin Everyday Matcha (15 sessions)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Matcha?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/6144\/2755\/files\/2000_4_2_480x480.jpg?v=1792013608\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnown as Mo Cha (抹茶）in Chinese, Matcha is a tea powder made from ground-up whole leaf green tea. Traditionally drunk straight by dissolving the powder in a bowl and whisking, it can also be mixed with milk, coconut water, or other drinks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo make matcha, green tea farmers hang specialized shades over huge areas of their farms to keep the trees from absorbing too much direct sunlight. By shading specific cultivars of tea trees, the resulting leaves and matcha are rich in antioxidants, with more amino acids and less bitterness than un-shaded tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe leaves are then ground repeatedly until reaching just the right grain size so that they dissolve easily and smoothly. Matcha is graded by color, flavor, and quality of grind.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJesse? Chinese Matcha?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe journey to bringing Matcha to the teahouse has taken several years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the first few years of the Teahouse, even though I knew Chinese matcha was available and being sold in the West as “fake” Japanese Matcha, I still did not sell it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst of all, I didn’t want to sell “fake” anything; but mostly I hesitated because I didn’t know as much about matcha as loose leaf tea, and I didn’t want to jump on a bandwagon without doing the same due diligence I do on all my other teas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver the years, two trips and their learnings made me change my mind and decide to start the matcha line.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first was my trip to Guizhou in 2025, where I got to meet the farmers, see their farms and shading operations, and learn about the grinding and packing process. I saw how they separated the matcha into various grades based on the quality of the end product, and how their matcha production line looked on par with the best in Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe second was my trip to Uji, Japan, in 2026 where I met Tanaka Sensei, a 16th Generation matcha shop owner. Through my Chinese-Japanese translator, when I asked him how he faced the challenge of balancing new trends (like matcha suddenly being so popular) with the tradition that brought him here, he showed me two characters of calligraphy: 守道: “Michi o mamoru” - “Defend the Path.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/6144\/2755\/files\/image_2026-10-14_182056962_480x480.png?v=1792012859\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTanaka Sensei said that he keeps his focus on protecting the customs, quality control, and techniques that have allowed his shop to last from the times of the Shogun to now.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis made me think: What is the Jesse's Teahouse Path? What am I defending?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI felt that it was a combination of sourcing in person - going straight to the mountains - and providing transparency, quality, value, and education.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBasically, I should source the matcha to the same standards as my tea, share the culture, our tea farmers, and teamaking techniques. If I follow the path that has brought me here, I then just have to hope tea drinkers embrace the transparency and my attempt to do something new in the matcha space by doing transparently-sourced Chinese matcha.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you’ve got more time, take a look at my matcha videos! A lot of thinking has gone into this new matcha line, and I hope it will grow and expand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 397px; margin: 0 auto;\"\u003e\u003ciframe style=\"display: block; width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 397 \/ 705; border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gAQ4fQyvpTc\" title=\"Check out Kanbayashi Sanniu in Uji, Japan!\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJTH Exclusive Matcha Bowl Sets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe’ve made our own exclusive matcha bowl sets to go along with the new matcha line!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jessesteahouse.com\/products\/blue-white-porcelain-matcha-set\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue-White Porcelain Matcha Set\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/6144\/2755\/files\/03_480x480.jpg?v=1792089734\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jessesteahouse.com\/products\/jianzhan-glaze-matcha-set\"\u003eJianzhan Glaze Matcha Set\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/6144\/2755\/files\/03_1_480x480.jpg?v=1792090121\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQ: I’m subscribed and I want to get a set - can I have it sent along with my subscription box?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA: Yes! If you pre-order the subscription with the same email and JTH account your subscription is under, we will cross-check our preorder and subscriber lists and combine your matcha set with your upcoming subscription box!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreorder by clicking the links above, choosing the set you want.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea #2: Beigang Yellow Tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x 50g Loose Leaf (7-10 sessions)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Yellow Tea?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/6144\/2755\/files\/2000_10_e80feec7-2af3-4fbd-a07f-8bec79fd49ce_480x480.jpg?v=1791460199\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYellow tea is probably the least common of the six major Chinese tea types, which include red, green, white, oolong, dark, and yellow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYellow tea is similar to green tea, but with an extra “Men Huang” or “Smothering” step in the teamaking process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter being picked, dried, and heated with a wok to “kill green,” the tea leaves are then “suffocated” in a low-oxygen, high-heat environment. This encourages distinct types of oxidization and fermentation that creates a sort of tangy, sweet flavor distinct to yellow tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis yellowing process also increases the natural development of L-Theanine and volatile organic compounds within the tea, leading to strong Cha Qi and fantastic scent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is this specialized step that makes yellow tea so uncommon - with only a few master “Suffocators” left and even fewer areas known for yellow tea, finding a consistent supply while maintaining quality and value is a challenge for tea shops everywhere.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/6144\/2755\/files\/2000_12_01f23e29-13df-41ec-8463-3ed8bfd1b751_480x480.jpg?v=1791460200\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJesse on Beigang Yellow Tea:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe’ve finally got a yellow tea on the shop!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor years, I’ve been looking to find a good yellow tea at the right mix of price and quality that would satisfy the many, many tea friends online asking for a yellow tea fix.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Beigang Yellow Tea is that tea!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe flavor of Beigang Yellow is similar to green tea, but with a special tangy “difference” that makes it stand out. Similar to how lighter oolong teas can be like green tea “but more”, this yellow tea also tastes like a green tea with a twist - though a different twist than oolong.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe flavor is sweet and smooth, with a bit of fermented funk and a fruity aftertaste. It combines the nice parts of a fragrant green tea with an extra twist of something extra that will be fun for experienced tea drinkers as well as people trying their first yellow tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor several years, I had many yellow tea samples, but I never committed to getting one for the site because they tended to be too expensive for how good they were. This yellow tea has “entry-level” pricing for a yellow tea, but the scent and flavor are, in my opinion, much better than entry-level quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeigang, where the tea is from, is located in Hunan Province, and its yellow tea has been well known since the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD). Grown at over 2000 meters of elevation, this tea’s famous fragrance has maintained its name in the Chinese tea world for over a thousand years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt’s the sort of thing I am glad to feature on the site and in the subscription tea club! Enjoy!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea #3: Sister Ai’s Chrysanthemum Shou Pu’er\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Chrysanthemum Shou (Cooked) Pu'er?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePu'er is the wine of teas, meticulously picked and aged with each tea mountain having its own personality. True Pu'er is only grown in Yunnan, China, right on the border of Myanmar in the heart of Southeast Asia. It is drunk throughout Asia for its fantastic flavor and health properties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShou, or \"cooked\" pu'er has been put through a process that involves piling the leaves and turning the pile repeatedly to rapidly increase oxidation and fermentation. The resulting tea is dark, complex, and known to calm the stomach and aid digestion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea combines the rich low notes of shou pu’er with clean, fragrant high floral notes from wild chrysanthemums, hand-picked from the organic Tea Longevity Mountain in Guizhou province, from the same remote farm that grows the tea in our Guizhou sampler series.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 941px; width: 100%; margin: 0 auto; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto;\"\u003e\u003ciframe style=\"display: block; width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16 \/ 9; border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BQF61LmyxU8\" title=\"YouTube video player\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 941px; width: 100%; margin: 0 auto; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn more about Shou Pu’er’s fermentation process!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE TEA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach box contains:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 50g tea cake (7-10 sessions’ worth of tea, ~2 oz) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/6144\/2755\/files\/1_0004_DSC04211_480x480.jpg?v=1792088707\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea contains two ingredients: Sister Ai’s 2017 Everyday Shou Pu’er Tea and wild Guizhou Chrysanthemums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe tea:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSister Ai’s cooked pu’ers are excellently balanced, with clean, earthy, dark flavors, and unmolested by fishy smells which can be a result of poor post-fermentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis shou is a good middle-of-the-road shou - a true “everyday” cooked pu’er. It’s not as rich as Duidui’s 2010 Reserve, and not as funky as Yunqing’s 2013 Chen Xiang. It is crisp, clean, and while it comes out very dark in color, it retains an easy-drinking quality that can sometimes be hard to find from a tea type with so much post-fermented flavor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese leaves come from wild trees between 100-300 years old, with extensive root systems that reach far for nutrients and surrounded by native plants that contribute to a special terroir, making Yunnan ancient tree tea some of the best in the world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe chrysanthemums:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the most popular flower teas in China and around the world, chrysanthemums have been steeped alongside tea and other Chinese herbs for millennia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Chinese Traditional Medicine, they are believed to reduce inflammation and help balance Qi in the liver and lungs. Their TCM classification is “Wei Han” or “Slightly Cold.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile this tea is not formulated as medicine and makes no medicinal claims, the pure fresh fragrance of the flowers alone is a worthy match to the dark richness of the shou pu’er. It’s the perfect combo of floral scent and deep flavor!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/6144\/2755\/files\/1_0000_DSC04195_480x480.jpg?v=1792088707\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e🇪🇺Note for EU customers: For some reason under EU law, it is much harder to import the pre-blended tea than to import tea and flowers separately. As such, customers buying from our EU warehouse will receive a 50g cake of Sister Ai’s everyday shou (the same base tea) and a small bag of flowers with instructions on how much flower to add to the tea by weight. Be aware the packaging you receive may look different from the one on this item page even though the product is exactly the same as in other markets. Thank you for your understanding and support as we work to get great tea into the EU!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJesse's Tea Club By The Numbers:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3 Teas per box\u003cbr\u003e20-30 Tea Sessions per Box\u003cbr\u003e4 Boxes per year\u003cbr\u003e1 themed Tea Pet per box (optional)\u003cbr\u003e1 themed Tea Cup per box (optional)\u003cbr\u003eFREE Members-only tea events on Discord\u003cbr\u003eNO long-term commitment (cancel whenever)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHIS SEASON'S TEA PET\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Xiao You” Ancient Owl Teapet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/6144\/2755\/files\/DSC04374_0b8c452d-ab17-49b0-b7c7-e7d8a2892237_480x480.jpg?v=1791549856\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe’s looking at you! And also, not at you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis ancient owl, from (DYNASTY), is an Jesse’s Teahouse exclusive, designed based on an ancient statue in (Museum, and product info here).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe poured our own molds and tried various glaze options to recreate the ancient feel of this lil guy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJesse Says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs part of an effort to avoid AI art in our products, we have started to look at historical art and artifacts as a source for inspiration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen we wanted to make our “Wind” box, this guy stood out immediately. I remember thinking, “I want that as a tea pet!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany thanks to the original artist who designed him hundreds of years ago! I wonder what they might say if they knew how far their little bird has flown.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Are Tea Pets?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea pets are part of the Chinese Gongfu Tea tradition, going back 1000 years. They live on the tea table and bring luck and auspiciousness when water or tea is poured on them.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea pets are a way to personalize your tea sessions. Pick the animals you feel a connection to!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHIS SEASON'S TEA EQUIPMENT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChicken Tea Jar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/6144\/2755\/files\/2000_10_480x480.png?v=1791548994\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChickens are cute, but they generally make poor vessels for loose-leaf tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis guy is different! His head comes right off revealing a spacious belly perfect for storing all sorts of loose leaf.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade of Dehua white porcelain, the chicken tea jar comes with a lid of padded cloth, providing an airtight seal which keeps teas safe from oxygen and outside smells.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMake sure to rinse the jar’s inside and dry completely before use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJesse Says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt’s a chicken tea jar. We designed him to look like a chicken.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you move him around through the air, his head stays locked forward, just like a real chicken. But that really wasn’t hard to do since he’s not a real chicken.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI asked the porcelain team to select only the derpiest clay for this project. I don’t know if they knew what I meant, or even made any changes at all. They just went kind of quiet and the conversation moved on. Still, I call the end product a success.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE: ADD DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITY HERE. SIZE AND HOW MANY ML OF SPACE IS IN THE JAR.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTEA CLUB FAQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I get one box without subscribing?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYes, you can! Just place your order above and click \"ONE-TIME PURCHASE”.  You will receive the current season’s Tea Subscription Box with no further shipments automatically being billed or shipped out to you.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOf course, you can also subscribe and save, and cancel at any time. I'm confident you will love the service!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow often do the Subscription boxes launch?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA new Subscription box launches and gets shipped once every season (4x year- February, May, August and November, unless otherwise noted).   Subscribers automatically get their boxes billed and shipped on that date! Remember you can always pause your subscription if you want to skip a cycle.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I buy Shipping Insurance?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo need! The Insurance is included in the price :)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*Please note that this does not apply to one time purchases. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI'm International, can I still subscribe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbsolutely!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCanadian and EU customers will have their orders filled from Vancouver and the Netherlands, respectively. No tariffs!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUK and other markets will have their tea delivered from the US; shipping will be tax-inclusive, so it may look a little expensive, but you don’t need to do any work at all with filling out paperwork at the post office. Everything’s done for you!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI want to make a change to my subscription, like adding or subtracting items.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou can do that by\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jessesteahouse.com\/blogs\/news\/managing-your-tea-club-subscription\"\u003e following the steps in this blog post\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI still have questions!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you have any questions, email teafriendsupport@jessesteahouse.com and we will help you out.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to pay for a year upfront?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNope! When you click \"Subscribe and Save!\" you will get the discount immediately, but will only be charged for today's purchase.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew teas will be delivered once every 3 months and you will only be charged when each box ships.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI hope this will make the club more accessible to people who don’t have a years’ worth of tea money to spend all at once. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Tea Club Member Perks?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnce you subscribe, you get to be a member of Jesse’s Tea Club!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnyone can join our discord channel at any time by\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/discord.gg\/kfPp9kF4uE\"\u003e clicking here\u003c\/a\u003e! Tea Club Members, however, get access to a special chat channel.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the future, Jesse will be hosting special subscribers-only live tea sessions and other fun events just for Tea Club members!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThank you again for your support and encouragement!! I can’t wait to make this Tea Club Subscription the best tea experience out there!!!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e– Jesse 杰西\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE - Unfortunately, this subscription does not qualify for any discount coupons or gift cards. If you want to save, subscribe!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jesse's Teahouse","offers":[{"title":"Tea Club Box (~25 sessions) \/ Teas Only","offer_id":43241340567777,"sku":"SubscriptionBox","price":58.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tea Club Box (~25 sessions) \/ Teas + Tea Pet","offer_id":43241340600545,"sku":"SubBoxPet","price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tea Club Box (~25 sessions) \/ Teas + Tea Accessory","offer_id":43241340633313,"sku":"SubBoxCup","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tea Club Box (~25 sessions) \/ Teas + Tea Pet + Tea Accessory","offer_id":43241340666081,"sku":"SubBoxPetCup","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Double Size Box (~50 sessions) \/ Teas Only","offer_id":43241340698849,"sku":"DBLSubBox","price":98.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Double Size Box (~50 sessions) \/ Teas + Tea Pet","offer_id":43241340731617,"sku":"DBLSubBoxPet","price":108.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Double Size Box (~50 sessions) \/ Teas + Tea Accessory","offer_id":43241340764385,"sku":"DBLSubBoxCup","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Double Size Box (~50 sessions) \/ Teas + Tea Pet + Tea Accessory","offer_id":43241340797153,"sku":"DBLSubBoxPetCup","price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/6144\/2755\/files\/2000_2.png?v=1793543066"},{"product_id":"beigang-yellow-tea","title":"Beigang Maojian Yellow Tea","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis item is NOT OUT OF STOCK! It launches in a few days - click the \"Notify Me\" button below to get an email when it launches and get first dibs!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeigang Yellow Tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50g loose leaf tea (7-10 sessions)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Yellow Tea?\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/6144\/2755\/files\/2000_12_01f23e29-13df-41ec-8463-3ed8bfd1b751_480x480.jpg?v=1791460200\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYellow tea is probably the least common of the six major Chinese tea types, which include red, green, white, oolong, dark, and yellow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYellow tea is similar to green tea, but with an extra “Men Huang” or “Smothering” step in the teamaking process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter being picked, dried, and heated with a wok to “kill green,” the tea leaves are then “suffocated” in a low-oxygen, high-heat environment. This encourages distinct types of oxidization and fermentation that creates a sort of tangy, sweet flavor distinct to yellow tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis yellowing process also increases the natural development of L-Theanine and volatile organic compounds within the tea, leading to strong Cha Qi and fantastic scent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is this specialized step that makes yellow tea so uncommon - with only a few master “Suffocators” left and even fewer areas known for yellow tea, finding a consistent supply while maintaining quality and value is a challenge for tea shops everywhere.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/6144\/2755\/files\/2000_13_143c4c9b-7f0d-4e97-94ef-b263f58d66b8.jpg?v=1791460199\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJesse on Beigang Yellow Tea:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe’ve finally got a yellow tea on the shop!\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor years, I’ve been looking to find a good yellow tea at the right mix of price and quality that would satisfy the many, many tea friends online asking for a yellow tea fix.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis Beigang Yellow Tea is that tea!\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe flavor of Beigang Yellow is similar to green tea, but with a special tangy “difference” that makes it stand out. Similar to how lighter oolong teas can be like green tea “but more”, this yellow tea also tastes like a green tea with a twist - though a different twist than oolong.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe flavor is sweet and smooth, with a bit of fermented funk and a fruity aftertaste. It combines the nice parts of a fragrant green tea with an extra twist of something extra that will be fun for experienced tea drinkers as well as people trying their first yellow tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor several years, I had many yellow tea samples, but I never committed to getting one for the site because they tended to be too expensive for how good they were. This yellow tea has “entry-level” pricing for a yellow tea, but the scent and flavor are, in my opinion, much better than entry-level quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeigang, where the tea is from, is located in Hunan Province, and its yellow tea has been well known since the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD). Grown at over 2000 meters of elevation, this tea’s famous fragrance has maintained its name in the Chinese tea world for over a thousand years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt’s the sort of thing I am glad to feature on the site and in the subscription tea club! Enjoy!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/6144\/2755\/files\/2000_1_1.jpg?v=1791460500\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOT JUST TEA, TEA CULTURE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJesse believes the key to making good tea is to help his Chinese tea friends share not just their best teas, but the best ways to make the teas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat's why each box comes also comes with an info card that tells you:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Tea Origin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Steep Temperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Steep Time\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Directions for both teapot steeping and gaiwan steeping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll Jesse’s Teahouse Tea Friends (that’s you now!) also get access to private YouTube videos where Jesse and his Chinese tea friends show you how to make the teas and explain the tea-making process. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe links are on QR codes on the back of the info card included in the tea box.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDon't Forget Your Tea Pets!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Chinese Gongfu Tea Tradition, Tea Pets accompany you at teatime and you \"raise\" them by feeding them tea!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jessesteahouse.com\/collections\/jesses-tea-pets\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDon't forget to check the tea pet page before you go!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jesse's Teahouse","offers":[{"title":"7 - 10 Sessions (1 x 50g)","offer_id":50819890479329,"sku":"YllwTea","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14 - 20 Sessions (2 x 50g)","offer_id":50819891921121,"sku":"YllwTea2","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"28 - 40 Sessions (4 x 50g)","offer_id":50819891953889,"sku":"YllwTea4","price":88.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/6144\/2755\/files\/2000_10_e80feec7-2af3-4fbd-a07f-8bec79fd49ce.jpg?v=1791460199"},{"product_id":"jesses-gongfu-basics-tea-set","title":"Jesse's \"Gongfu Basics\" Tea Set","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis item is NOT OUT OF STOCK! It launches in a few days - click the \"Notify Me\" button below to get an email when it launches and get first dibs!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJesse’s “Gongfu Basics” Tea Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/6144\/2755\/files\/2000_2_21ec187d-542b-4d20-8d3b-30b534de752c.jpg?v=1791462963\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGaiwan: 120ml. Cups: 40ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis super-simple set was designed to be an entry-level option for people who just want to get started with gongfu tea using good equipment for as little cost as possible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe set includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- 1 Dehua porcelain Gaiwan, with hand-written calligraphy reading “知山 知水 知茶 知人” - Know the mountains, know the waters, know the tea, know the people.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- 2 Dehua porcelain white cups\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- 1 glass fairness pitcher\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- 1 lightweight aluminum filter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt’s everything you need to get going at minimal cost.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis set was made to go along with our tea trays and tables. Many of our tea tables come without equipment, because some people already have equipment and we don’t want to force people to buy sets they don’t need.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut this meant many customers wanted basic sets and then had to buy a set separately, and the budget for getting into Gongfu tea kept going up.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSince my goal is to help make Gongfu tea more accessible, this new tea set will be paired as an option on our mid-ranged tea sets, so we can get to teatime sooner!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor discounts on this set, go to any of these tea table items, and select the “tea table \u0026amp; tea set” variant option.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jesse's Teahouse","offers":[{"title":"Basic Set","offer_id":50820830658785,"sku":"GFTSet","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/6144\/2755\/files\/2000_3_0faa2735-f412-4b18-93cf-abd5ceeba1f2.jpg?v=1791462963"},{"product_id":"chicken-tea-jar","title":"Chicken Tea Jar","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis item is NOT OUT OF STOCK! It launches in a few days - click the \"Notify Me\" button below to get an email when it launches and get first dibs!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChicken Tea Jar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/6144\/2755\/files\/2000_1.png?v=1791548946\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChickens are cute, but they generally make poor vessels for loose-leaf tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis guy is different! His head comes right off revealing a spacious belly perfect for storing all sorts of loose leaf. It holds around 10g of tea leaves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade of Dehua white porcelain, the chicken tea jar comes with a lid of padded cloth, providing an airtight seal which keeps teas safe from oxygen and outside smells.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMake sure to rinse the jar’s inside and dry completely before use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJesse Says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt’s a chicken tea jar. We designed him to look like a chicken.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you move him around through the air, his head stays locked forward, just like a real chicken. But that really wasn’t hard to do since he’s not a real chicken.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI asked the porcelain team to select only the derpiest clay for this project. I don’t know if they knew what I meant, or even made any changes at all. They just went kind of quiet and the conversation moved on. Still, I call the end product a success.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jesse's Teahouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50850604941537,"sku":"ChikenTJar","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/6144\/2755\/files\/2000_10.png?v=1791548994"},{"product_id":"xiao-you-ancient-owl-teapet","title":"\"Xiao You\" Ancient Owl Teapet","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThis item is NOT OUT OF STOCK! It launches in a few days - click the \"Notify Me\" button below to get an email when it launches and get first dibs!\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/shorts\/QMe4nKlSIF0\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Xiao You” Ancient Owl Teapet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/6144\/2755\/files\/DSC04374_0b8c452d-ab17-49b0-b7c7-e7d8a2892237_240x240.jpg?v=1791549856\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe’s looking at you! And also, not at you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis ancient owl is a Jesse’s Teahouse exclusive! The design is based on an ancient bronze wine vessel that is currently housed in the Shanxi Museum called Xiaoyou. It is from the late Sheng Dynasty. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe poured our own molds and tried various glaze options to recreate the ancient feel of this lil guy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/6144\/2755\/files\/DSC04896_7e3c4cfd-12b8-4f99-aabb-e6cdc6be3adc_240x240.jpg?v=1791549780\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJesse Says:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs part of an effort to avoid AI art in our products, we have started to look at historical art and artifacts as a source for inspiration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen we wanted to make our “Wind” box, this guy stood out immediately. I remember thinking, “I want that as a tea pet!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany thanks to the original artist who designed him hundreds of years ago! I wonder what they might say if they knew how far their little bird has flown.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-54c74e4f-7fff-46ea-13e9-76cc3a0e3835\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jesse's Teahouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50850788671713,"sku":"OwlTPet","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/6144\/2755\/files\/DSC04374_0b8c452d-ab17-49b0-b7c7-e7d8a2892237.jpg?v=1791549856"},{"product_id":"jesse-s-everyday-guizhou-high-altitude-matcha","title":"Jesse’s Everyday Guizhou High-Altitude Matcha","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis item is NOT OUT OF STOCK! It launches in a few days - click the \"Notify Me\" button below to get an email when it launches and get first dibs!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJesse’s Everyday Guizhou High-Altitude Matcha\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Matcha?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnown as Mo Cha (抹茶) in Chinese, Matcha is a tea powder made from ground-up whole leaf green tea. Traditionally drunk straight by dissolving the powder in a bowl and whisking, it can also be mixed with milk, coconut water, or other drinks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo make matcha, green tea farmers hang specialized shades over huge areas of their farms to keep the trees from absorbing too much direct sunlight. By shading specific cultivars of tea trees, the resulting leaves and matcha are rich in antioxidants, with more amino acids and less bitterness than un-shaded tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe leaves are then ground repeatedly until reaching just the right grain size so that they dissolve easily and smoothly. Matcha is graded by color, flavor, and quality of grind.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout This Tea:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x 30g tin (15-20 sessions)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is our everyday matcha! It has the classic smooth, green-grass taste and umami flavors matcha drinkers love.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur everyday matcha was selected to be flexible and fit both traditional whisking and drink-mixing. After taste-testing dozens of types, we found this matcha to perform well both when prepared ceremonially with a whisk and bowl, as well as mixed into milk, coconut water, and a variety of drink preparations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt stands up well to added sugar and sweeteners, though it does not need sweeteners.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt can even be used as a baking ingredient (though culinary grade matcha is available cheaper elsewhere, if that’s your main purpose).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompared to the premium matcha, it has a stronger, bolder flavor and a slightly darker color. If you just want quality, single-sourced matcha at a good price, this is the one!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003ePick up Jesse’s Matcha Sampler to get 1x30g tin of both the Everyday and Premium matchas, and save!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese Matcha vs. Chinese Matcha\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMo Cha (Matcha) originated in China in the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD), and spread from China to Japan. While it was long popular amongst courtiers in both countries, the tradition of making matcha lapsed in China, though it continued in Japan, and eventually reached the West through Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModern Chinese matcha is made with the same growing and grinding techniques as Japanese matcha, but uses Chinese-grown leaves. Our Matcha people in Guizhou use machines imported from Japan for grinding, and workflows and quality-checks designed by Japanese matcha grinding experts, adapted for the special varietals of green teas grown in Guizhou.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese and Chinese matcha are more similar to each other in taste than Japanese and Chinese green teas. The main difference is terroir (growing conditions) but otherwise they are produced with the same processes and techniques.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlavor-wise, our Guizhou matcha tends to be a bit milder than Japanese counterparts, since it is grown at high altitude and has a more delicate flavor and sweetness because of the growing conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn loose-leaf tea, high altitude is generally a desired trait, but because there is not a single matcha plantation in Japan that grows at these altitudes, it makes it difficult to say one is “better” than the other. They are different.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimilarly, Japanese matcha tends to be grown in rockier soil and closer to the ocean, which creates more mineral and umami flavors. Sometimes, fish bones are used in fertilizer in Japan, lending it a “seaweed” flavor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Guizhou matcha is still rich and has lots of umami, but that “seaweed” tasting note is not as intense.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the end, the differences are there, but not so large. I think only experienced matcha drinkers would be able to tell a large difference between Chinese and Japanese matcha. More important than country is quality: better leaves and a more even grind makes a smoother, cleaner matcha, regardless of where it was produced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI personally think comparing Japanese matcha and Chinese matcha is like comparing Japanese and Chinese teas: you could do it, but it’s worth trying both, weighing the value and quality, and seeing what you like best.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJesse Says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe journey to bringing Matcha to the teahouse has taken several years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the first few years of the Teahouse, even though I knew Chinese matcha was available and being sold in the West as “fake” Japanese Matcha, I still did not sell it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst of all, I didn’t want to sell “fake” anything; but mostly I hesitated because I didn’t know as much about matcha as loose leaf tea, and I didn’t want to jump on a bandwagon without doing the same due diligence I do on all my other teas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver the years, two trips and their learnings made me change my mind and decide to start the matcha line.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first was my trip to Guizhou in 2025, where I got to meet the farmers, see their farms and shading operations, and learn about the grinding and packing process. I saw how they separated the matcha into various grades based on the quality of the end product, and how their matcha production line looked on par with the best in Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe second was my trip to Uji, Japan, in 2026 where I met Tanaka Sensei, a 16th Generation matcha shop owner. Through my Chinese-Japanese translator, when I asked him how he faced the challenge of balancing new trends (like matcha suddenly being so popular) with the tradition that brought him here, he showed me two characters of calligraphy: 守道: “Michi o mamoru” - “Defend the Path.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/6144\/2755\/files\/image_2026-10-14_182056962.png?v=1792012859\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTanaka Sensei said that he keeps his focus on protecting the customs, quality control, and techniques that have allowed his shop to last from the times of the Shogun to now.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis made me think: What is the Jesse's Teahouse Path? What am I defending?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI felt that it was a combination of sourcing in person - going straight to the mountains - and providing transparency, quality, value, and education.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBasically, I should source the matcha to the same standards as my tea, share the culture, our tea farmers, and teamaking techniques. If I follow the path that has brought me here, I then just have to hope tea drinkers embrace the transparency and my attempt to do something new in the matcha space by doing transparently-sourced Chinese matcha.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you’ve got more time, take a look at my matcha videos! A lot of thinking has gone into this new matcha line, and I hope it will grow and expand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"345\" height=\"614\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gAQ4fQyvpTc\" title=\"Check out Kanbayashi Sanniu in Uji, Japan! #tea #matcha #uji #tradition #japan\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJesse’s Chinese Matcha Bowl Sets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart of our Path at Jesse’s Teahouse has been to match great tea with great tea equipment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSince most matcha sellers re-package Chinese matcha and either sell it as “fake” Japanese matcha or simply don’t share where it comes from, we found nobody had Chinese-themed matcha sets anywhere online.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorking with our porcelain guy in Dehua, we designed two original sets with classic Chinese themes, which we hope will serve as fantastic tea-making sets that complement, and not compete with or copy classic Japanese sets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth of these are unique - if you see anything similar, they’re copying us!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSet 1: Blue-White Porcelain Matcha Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/6144\/2755\/files\/02_1_240x240.jpg?v=1792013085\" style=\"margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 16px; margin-left: auto; float: none; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNothing is so classic as Chinese blue-white porcelain. In the spirit of avoiding AI art, we searched museum archives for traditional Chinese painting of the region our tea is from, and discovered a piece from an album called \"Landscape Gazing at Me.\" Painted in 1743 by Zou Yigui, the \"East Mountain\" depicted in this painting is the East Mountain in Guiyang.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis set is made of Dehua white porcelain, and features the character “Cha 茶“ for tea. This character is Jesse’s own personal calligraphy, digitized and added to each bowl through an ink-transfer technique.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe whole set comes in a gorgeous gift box, which includes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- One blue-white porcelain matcha bowl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- One purple bamboo high-quality Chasen (whisk)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- One porcelain whisk-holder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- A wooden matcha scoop, for measuring how much matcha to use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- A scoop-holder, so the scoop doesn't get tired and fall over-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- A small sieve for smoothing the matcha powder, for a smooth finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSet 2: Jianzhan Glaze Matcha Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/6144\/2755\/files\/02_240x240.jpg?v=1792013014\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJianzhan glaze style, and its myriad of metallic colors, is one of the most visually captivating styles of Chinese traditional glaze. Our jianzhan cups have been a popular item for years, but since nobody was selling Chinese matcha as “Chinese”, similarly nobody had thought to use this glaze style in a matcha set.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter some trial and error, we managed to get the glaze consistency just right and enrobe a large earthenware matcha bowl and chasen-holder. The resulting Jianzhan bowl is in itself a work of art worthy of display, and it will make great matcha too!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe whole set comes in a gorgeous gift box, which includes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- One jianzhan-style earthenware matcha bowl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- One purple bamboo high-quality Chasen (whisk)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- One jianzhan-style earthenware whisk-holder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- A wooden matcha scoop, for measuring how much matcha to use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- A scoop-holder, so the scoop doesn't get tired and fall over\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- A small sieve for smoothing the matcha powder, for a smooth finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe matcha bowls are available here, and also come with discounts on matcha samplers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWant Quality Matcha Wholesale?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe just launched this new matcha line, so we aren’t set up for wholesale yet, but if you run a cafe, teahouse, or boba place and need wholesale sized matcha, please email \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:teafriendsupport@jessesteahouse.com\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eteafriendsupport@jessesteahouse.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e re: Wholesale Matcha and ask for our wholesale info, and let’s see what we can do!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jesse's Teahouse","offers":[{"title":"1 x 30g tin Everyday Matcha","offer_id":51231430344929,"sku":"GZMtchEvd","price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 x 30g tin Everyday Matcha","offer_id":51231430377697,"sku":"GZMtchEvd-2","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 x 30g tin Everyday Matcha","offer_id":51231430410465,"sku":"GZMtchEvd-4","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Premium Matcha + Everyday Matcha 1 x 30g tin each","offer_id":51231430443233,"sku":"MtchsamplerEP","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/6144\/2755\/files\/2000_1_3.jpg?v=1792013319"},{"product_id":"jesse-s-premium-guizhou-high-altitude-matcha","title":"Jesse’s Premium Guizhou High-Altitude Matcha","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis item is NOT OUT OF STOCK! It launches in a few days - click the \"Notify Me\" button below to get an email when it launches and get first dibs!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJesse’s Premium Guizhou High-Altitude Matcha\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Matcha?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnown as Mo Cha (抹茶）in Chinese, Matcha is a tea powder made from ground-up whole leaf green tea. Traditionally drunk straight by dissolving the powder in a bowl and whisking, it can also be mixed with milk, coconut water, or other drinks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo make matcha, green tea farmers hang specialized shades over huge areas of their farms to keep the trees from absorbing too much direct sunlight. By shading specific cultivars of tea trees, the resulting leaves and matcha are rich in antioxidants, with more amino acids and less bitterness than un-shaded tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe leaves are then ground repeatedly until reaching just the right grain size so that they dissolve easily and smoothly. Matcha is graded by color, flavor, and quality of grind.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout This Tea:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x 30g tin (15-20 sessions)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is our premium matcha! It has a light, creamy and sweet taste, while still packed full of umami flavor and grassy, fresh notes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen we visited the matcha farmers, we asked for the best matcha they had, and this is it. In fact, they told us, somewhat embarrassed, that they only made this high-grade matcha as a promotional material and for enjoyment in-house, since the leaves are so expensive and no Western company had been interested in exporting premium Chinese matcha so far.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe waited a whole year to secure a new, larger crop, which enabled us to get enough of the matcha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile this matcha was selected specifically for ceremonial-style drinking, we did blind taste-tests and every single person at the Teahouse agreed that this matcha also made the best mixed drinks of any we tried.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt only a few extra cents per session, don’t feel bad if you use this mixed with milk or other ingredients, as it works surprisingly well. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompared to the premium matcha, it has a stronger, bolder flavor and a slightly darker color. If you just want quality, single-sourced matcha at a good price, this is the one!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ePick up Jesse’s Matcha Sampler to get 1x30g tin of both the Everyday and Premium matchas, and save!\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese Matcha vs. Chinese Matcha\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMo Cha (Matcha) originated in China in the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD), and spread from China to Japan. While it was long popular amongst courtiers in both countries, the tradition of making matcha lapsed in China, though it continued in Japan, and eventually reached the West through Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModern Chinese matcha is made with the same growing and grinding techniques as Japanese matcha, but uses Chinese-grown leaves. Our Matcha people in Guizhou use machines imported from Japan for grinding, and workflows and quality-checks designed by Japanese matcha grinding experts, adapted for the special varietals of green teas grown in Guizhou.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese and Chinese matcha are more similar to each other in taste than Japanese and Chinese green teas. The main difference is terroir (growing conditions) but otherwise they are produced with the same processes and techniques.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlavor-wise, our Guizhou matcha tends to be a bit milder than Japanese counterparts, since it is grown at high altitude and has a more delicate flavor and sweetness because of the growing conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn loose-leaf tea, high altitude is generally a desired trait, but because there is not a single matcha plantation in Japan that grows at these altitudes, it makes it difficult to say one is “better” than the other. They are different.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimilarly, Japanese matcha tends to be grown in rockier soil and closer to the ocean, which creates more mineral and umami flavors. Sometimes, fish bones are used in fertilizer in Japan, lending it a “seaweed” flavor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Guizhou matcha is still rich and has lots of umami, but that “seaweed” tasting note is not as intense.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the end, the differences are there, but not so large. I think only experienced matcha drinkers would be able to tell a large difference between Chinese and Japanese matcha. More important than country is quality: better leaves and a more even grind makes a smoother, cleaner matcha, regardless of where it was produced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI personally think comparing Japanese matcha and Chinese matcha is like comparing Japanese and Chinese teas: you could do it, but it’s worth trying both, weighing the value and quality, and seeing what you like best.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJesse Says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe journey to bringing Matcha to the teahouse has taken several years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the first few years of the Teahouse, even though I knew Chinese matcha was available and being sold in the West as “fake” Japanese Matcha, I still did not sell it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst of all, I didn’t want to sell “fake” anything; but mostly I hesitated because I didn’t know as much about matcha as loose leaf tea, and I didn’t want to jump on a bandwagon without doing the same due diligence I do on all my other teas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver the years, two trips and their learnings made me change my mind and decide to start the matcha line.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first was my trip to Guizhou in 2025, where I got to meet the farmers, see their farms and shading operations, and learn about the grinding and packing process. I saw how they separated the matcha into various grades based on the quality of the end product, and how their matcha production line looked on par with the best in Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe second was my trip to Uji, Japan, in 2026 where I met Tanaka Sensei, a 16th Generation matcha shop owner. Through my Chinese-Japanese translator, when I asked him how he faced the challenge of balancing new trends (like matcha suddenly being so popular) with the tradition that brought him here, he showed me two characters of calligraphy: 守道: “Michi o mamoru” - “Defend the Path.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/6144\/2755\/files\/image_2026-10-14_182056962.png?v=1792012859\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTanaka Sensei said that he keeps his focus on protecting the customs, quality control, and techniques that have allowed his shop to last from the times of the Shogun to now.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis made me think: What is the Jesse's Teahouse Path? What am I defending?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI felt that it was a combination of sourcing in person - going straight to the mountains - and providing transparency, quality, value, and education.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBasically, I should source the matcha to the same standards as my tea, share the culture, our tea farmers, and teamaking techniques. If I follow the path that has brought me here, I then just have to hope tea drinkers embrace the transparency and my attempt to do something new in the matcha space by doing transparently-sourced Chinese matcha.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you’ve got more time, take a look at my matcha videos! A lot of thinking has gone into this new matcha line, and I hope it will grow and expand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"345\" height=\"614\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gAQ4fQyvpTc\" title=\"Check out Kanbayashi Sanniu in Uji, Japan! #tea #matcha #uji #tradition #japan\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJesse’s Chinese Matcha Bowl Sets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart of our Path at Jesse’s Teahouse has been to match great tea with great tea equipment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSince most matcha sellers re-package Chinese matcha and either sell it as “fake” Japanese matcha or simply don’t share where it comes from, we found nobody had Chinese-themed matcha sets anywhere online.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorking with our porcelain guy in Dehua, we designed two original sets with classic Chinese themes, which we hope will serve as fantastic tea-making sets that complement, and not compete with or copy classic Japanese sets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth of these are unique - if you see anything similar, they’re copying us!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSet 1: Blue-White Porcelain Matcha Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/6144\/2755\/files\/02_1_240x240.jpg?v=1792013085\" style=\"margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 16px; margin-left: auto; float: none; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNothing is so classic as Chinese blue-white porcelain. In the spirit of avoiding AI art, we searched museum archives for traditional Chinese painting of the region our tea is from, and discovered a piece from an album called \"Landscape Gazing at Me.\" Painted in 1743 by Zou Yigui, the \"East Mountain\" depicted in this painting is the East Mountain in Guiyang.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis set is made of Dehua white porcelain, and features the character “Cha 茶“ for tea. This character is Jesse’s own personal calligraphy, digitized and added to each bowl through an ink-transfer technique.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe whole set comes in a gorgeous gift box, which includes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- One blue-white porcelain matcha bowl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- One purple bamboo high-quality Chasen (whisk)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- One porcelain whisk-holder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- A wooden matcha scoop, for measuring how much matcha to use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- A scoop-holder, so the scoop doesn't get tired and fall over-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- A small sieve for smoothing the matcha powder, for a smooth finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSet 2: Jianzhan Glaze Matcha Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/6144\/2755\/files\/02_240x240.jpg?v=1792013014\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJianzhan glaze style, and its myriad of metallic colors, is one of the most visually captivating styles of Chinese traditional glaze. Our jianzhan cups have been a popular item for years, but since nobody was selling Chinese matcha as “Chinese”, similarly nobody had thought to use this glaze style in a matcha set.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter some trial and error, we managed to get the glaze consistency just right and enrobe a large earthenware matcha bowl and chasen-holder. The resulting Jianzhan bowl is in itself a work of art worthy of display, and it will make great matcha too!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe whole set comes in a gorgeous gift box, which includes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- One jianzhan-style earthenware matcha bowl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- One purple bamboo high-quality Chasen (whisk)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- One jianzhan-style earthenware whisk-holder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- A wooden matcha scoop, for measuring how much matcha to use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- A scoop-holder, so the scoop doesn't get tired and fall over\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- A small sieve for smoothing the matcha powder, for a smooth finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe matcha bowls are available here, and also come with discounts on matcha samplers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWant Quality Matcha Wholesale?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe just launched this new matcha line, so we aren’t set up for wholesale yet, but if you run a cafe, teahouse, or boba place and need wholesale sized matcha, please email \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:teafriendsupport@jessesteahouse.com\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eteafriendsupport@jessesteahouse.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e re: Wholesale Matcha and ask for our wholesale info, and let’s see what we can do!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jesse's Teahouse","offers":[{"title":"1 x 30g tin Premium Matcha","offer_id":51231358550241,"sku":"GZMtchPrm","price":13.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 x 30g tin Premium Matcha","offer_id":51231358583009,"sku":"GZMtchPrm-2","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 x 30g tin Premium Matcha","offer_id":51231358615777,"sku":"GZMtchPrm-4","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Premium Matcha + Everyday Matcha 1 x 30g tin each","offer_id":51231358648545,"sku":"MtchsamplerPE","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/6144\/2755\/files\/2000_5_3.jpg?v=1792013609"},{"product_id":"guizhou-huang-guo-shu-color-changing-tea-table","title":"Guizhou Huang Guo Shu Color-Changing Tea Table","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis item is NOT OUT OF STOCK! It launches in a few days - click the \"Notify Me\" button below to get an email when it launches and get first dibs!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGuizhou Huang Guo Shu Color-Changing Tea Table\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eDimensions: \u003cspan\u003e16\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e93 x \u003c\/span\u003e8.66 x \u003cspan\u003e0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e98in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/6144\/2755\/files\/2000_4_5_240x240.jpg?v=1792090559\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/6144\/2755\/files\/2000_11_3_240x240.jpg?v=1792090560\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA tea table with two identities!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen dry, the table is black with golden outlines of the Huang Guo Shu waterfall in Guizhou - the largest waterfall in Asia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut when hot water is poured on the table, it comes alive in a blast of color, and the waterfall is revealed in full!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis set features a landscape painting of the famous Huang Guo Shu waterfall in Guizhou. The massive main waterfall, pictured here, is the largest waterfall in Asia, and is 67m (220ft) high and 83.3m (273 ft) wide. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlongside calligraphy in the corner that reads “Jesse’s Teahouse,” this color-changing tea table is gorgeous both at rest and when in use! It is sure to be a great point of conversation for you and your tea guests who gather around it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJesse Says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe started designing this table in April of 2026, when I visited our porcelain team in China.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI loved the color-changing ability of the tea table, but all of the samples had AI art on them that I did not like. So, we started looking for artists who made paintings of Guizhou as part of their work. Eventually, we found a work that was a great fit for the tea table and then added gold highlights to the “dry” tea table so they would pop when the color comes in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis meant we could tie this tea table to the province that provides us our matcha, our chrysanthemums, and of course, the four teas in our Guizhou province tea sampler.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis table is made of bamboo and resin, and has had a layer of lacquer applied, so that it stands up to repeated dousing of all sorts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe color-change effect is super fast! It works best with boiling water and will still work with cooler water, though the hotter the water is, the clearer the effect. So feel free to pour freely while washing out your cups!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tray drains through a tube (included), or if you don’t spill too much water, it can be carried and dumped elsewhere.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a great table that will be different from all others! I hope you enjoy!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew “Gongfu Basics” Tea Set Combo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatch this tea table with our new gongfu basics tea set! Select the “Tea Table + Set” option above.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor a little extra, we can match a simple startup set, featuring:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- 1 Dehua porcelain Gaiwan, with hand-written calligraphy reading “知山 知水 知茶 知人” - Know the mountains, know the waters, know the tea, know the people.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- 2 Dehua porcelain white cups\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- 1 glass fairness pitcher\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- 1 lightweight aluminum filter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt’s everything you need to get going at minimal cost.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany of our tea tables come without equipment, because some people already have equipment and we don’t want to force people to buy sets they don’t need.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut this meant many customers wanted basic sets and then had to buy a set separately, and the budget for getting into Gongfu tea kept going up.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSince my goal is to help make Gongfu tea more accessible, this new tea set will be paired as an option on our mid-ranged tea sets, so we can get to teatime sooner!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jesse's Teahouse","offers":[{"title":"Tea table only","offer_id":51256995872993,"sku":"ClrChgTbl","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Tea table + Basic Gongfu set","offer_id":51256995905761,"sku":"ClrChgTblset","price":73.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/6144\/2755\/files\/2000_3_5.jpg?v=1792090560"},{"product_id":"porous-ceramic-teahouse-seal-tea-table","title":"Porous Ceramic “Teahouse Seal” Tea Table","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis item is NOT OUT OF STOCK! It launches in a few days - click the \"Notify Me\" button below to get an email when it launches and get first dibs!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Porous Ceramic “Teahouse Seal” Tea Table\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/6144\/2755\/files\/2000_2_3_480x480.jpg?v=1792014682\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eIt’s a tea-absorbing tea tray!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ePour your water and tea all over this tray, and it soaks right in, disappearing in an instant!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThis tea tray is made from ceramic, using a new technique which creates a network of porous channels that absorb liquid. The result looks like magic!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe tray is heavy, sturdy, and strong. It is a good size for groups of up to four, and the seal’s carving width has been managed such that all your tea things will sit evenly on the top of the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAs it is used, it develops a natural colored patina in the shade of your teas. Now instead of just feeding your tea pets, you can raise your tea table as well!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew “Gongfu Basics” Tea Set Combo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eMatch this tea table with our new gongfu basics tea set! Select the “Tea Table + Set” option above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor an extra $18, we can match a simple startup set, featuring:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e- 1 Dehua porcelain Gaiwan, with hand-written calligraphy reading “知山 知水 知茶 知人” - Know the mountains, know the waters, know the tea, know the people.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e- 2 Dehua porcelain white cups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e- 1 glass fairness pitcher\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e- 1 lightweight aluminum filter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eIt’s everything you need to get going at minimal cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eMany of our tea tables come without equipment, because some people already have equipment and we don’t want to force people to buy sets they don’t need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBut this meant many customers wanted basic sets and then had to buy a set separately, and the budget for getting into Gongfu tea kept going up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSince my goal is to help make Gongfu tea more accessible, this new tea set will be paired as an option on our mid-ranged tea sets, so we can get to teatime sooner!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJesse’s Teahouse Seal Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe main design feature of this table is the Jesse’s Teahouse official seal, which is deeply etched into the center of the design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThis seal is a copy of the original Jesse’s Teahouse jade seal, which was hand carved by Master Calligrapher Tang Qingnian, whose carved calligraphy is featured in the Garden of Lingering Scent in the Huntington Library and Gardens in San Marino, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"345\" height=\"614\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TCHjxJw3oL4\" title=\"We are working to incorporate this seal into our new packaging! #tea #calligraphy #Chinese #jade\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eLearn more about our teahouse seal!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJesse Says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAs the teahouse grows, we are trying as hard as possible to make unique items that fit our teahouse community, don’t use any AI art, and are not available anywhere else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThis tray is an example of the extra work needed to come through on these goals. We poured unique molds so that we are the only people able to create these trays with our teahouse seal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Quick Q\u0026amp;A:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWill it grow mold? Does it need to be cleaned?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWhile moderate amounts of water will automatically evaporate, if you use large amounts of water, or you live in a very humid environment, you may need to take care of the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eTo maintain the table, you can microwave the whole tray until dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it stain?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eYes, the tea table will stain - it will gather a tea-colored patina. Similar to a tea pet, your collected tea sessions will blend together into a patina of use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eI personally think it looks great with the patina, changing from the tan-grey color of the original table to something darker that looks more like old parchment. As with your tea pets, showing the tea tray has had many good teatimes can be considered a benefit which makes this table even more unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHow the patina looks depends on what teas you use and where you pour them. The resulting look will be organic and natural.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jesse's Teahouse","offers":[{"title":"Tea table only","offer_id":51257082708193,"sku":"WtrAbsTray","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Tea table + Basic Gongfu Set","offer_id":51257082740961,"sku":"WtrAbsTraySet","price":73.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/6144\/2755\/files\/2000_6_3.jpg?v=1792014682"},{"product_id":"sister-ai-s-chrysanthemum-shou-pu-er","title":"Sister Ai’s Chrysanthemum Shou Pu’er","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis item is NOT OUT OF STOCK! It launches in a few days - click the \"Notify Me\" button below to get an email when it launches and get first dibs!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSister Ai’s Chrysanthemum Shou Pu’er\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Chrysanthemum Shou (Cooked) Pu'er?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePu'er is the wine of teas, meticulously picked and aged with each tea mountain having its own personality. True Pu'er is only grown in Yunnan, China, right on the border of Myanmar in the heart of Southeast Asia. It is drunk throughout Asia for its fantastic flavor and health properties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShou, or \"cooked\" pu'er has been put through a process that involves piling the leaves and turning the pile repeatedly to rapidly increase oxidation and fermentation. The resulting tea is dark, complex, and known to calm the stomach and aid digestion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea combines the rich low notes of shou pu’er with clean, fragrant high floral notes from wild chrysanthemums, hand-picked from the organic Tea Longevity Mountain in Guizhou province, from the same remote farm that grows the tea in our Guizhou sampler series.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BQF61LmyxU8?si=_CsYvcyD_EAeyReF\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn more about Shou Pu’er’s fermentation process!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE TEA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach box contains:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 50g tea cake (7-10 sessions’ worth of tea, ~2 oz) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/6144\/2755\/files\/1_0002_DSC04205_480x480.jpg?v=1792088707\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea contains two ingredients: Sister Ai’s 2017 Everyday Shou Pu’er Tea and wild Guizhou Chrysanthemums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe tea:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSister Ai’s cooked pu’ers are excellently balanced, with clean, earthy, dark flavors, and unmolested by fishy smells which can be a result of poor post-fermentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis shou is a good middle-of-the-road shou - a true “everyday” cooked pu’er. It’s not as rich as Duidui’s 2010 Reserve, and not as funky as Yunqing’s 2013 Chen Xiang. It is crisp, clean, and while it comes out very dark in color, it retains an easy-drinking quality that can sometimes be hard to find from a tea type with so much post-fermented flavor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese leaves come from wild trees between 100-300 years old, with extensive root systems that reach far for nutrients and surrounded by native plants that contribute to a special terroir, making Yunnan ancient tree tea some of the best in the world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe chrysanthemums:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the most popular flower teas in China and around the world, chrysanthemums have been steeped alongside tea and other Chinese herbs for millennia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Chinese Traditional Medicine, they are believed to reduce inflammation and help balance Qi in the liver and lungs. Their TCM classification is “Wei Han” or “Slightly Cold.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile this tea is not formulated as medicine and makes no medicinal claims, the pure fresh fragrance of the flowers alone is a worthy match to the dark richness of the shou pu’er. It’s the perfect combo of floral scent and deep flavor!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/6144\/2755\/files\/1_0000_DSC04195_240x240.jpg?v=1792088707\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJesse Says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese chrysanthemums are the best I’ve found in all of China in many years of sourcing!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen I visited Tea Longevity Mountain in Guizhou in summer of 2025, I noticed that besides tea, they had a variety of Chinese medicinal herbs as well as dried flowers that grow on the massive expanse of protected mountains which make up their organic farm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI’ve wanted to do more tea and flower blends, but good flowers have been very difficult to source in China, since flowers are very difficult to cultivate without pesticide, and many Chinese flower vendors’ flowers fail import pesticide tests.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese chrysanthemums are different. Because they grow wild across the mountain, they are essentially “uncultivated” and contain no pesticide at all. Every year, the Guizhou tea farmers pick the wild chrysanthemums they see as they go about their other harvests, keeping them in separate pouches, and bringing them back. This is also why they are so small - the wild natural flowers are just smaller than human-cultivated types.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is the best chrysanthemums I’ve ever had - the scent is so clean and powerful you will be surprised that only a few flowers in any given pot will produce such a smell. Like the best flowers, they not only provide scent, but start to seep into the flavor of the tea by the third steep or so.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote for EU customers: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eFor some reason under EU law, it is much harder to import the pre-blended tea than to import tea and flowers separately. As such, customers buying from our EU warehouse will receive a 50g cake of Sister Ai’s everyday shou (the same base tea) and a small bag of flowers with instructions on how much flower to add to the tea by weight. Be aware the packaging you receive may look different from the one on this item page even though the product is exactly the same as in other markets. Thank you for your understanding and support as we work to get great tea into the EU!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/6144\/2755\/files\/1_0004_DSC04211_240x240.jpg?v=1792088707\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVALUE AND QUALITY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJesse's Teahouse started because Jesse realized the quality and value of the tea directly from China was so much higher than what could be easily found in the States -- and around the world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJesse contacted his tea friends, they shipped their best teas to him, and he sends them to you. That's it!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese teas are high quality and can be re-steeped multiple times! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach session makes between 4-8 cups of tea,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e so at around $.50 a cup, you get top quality Chinese teas at a price that you can enjoy every day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOT JUST TEA, TEA CULTURE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJesse believes the key to making good tea is to help his Chinese tea friends share not just their best teas, but the best ways to make the teas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat's why each box comes also comes with an info card that tells you:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Tea Origin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Steep Temperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Steep Time\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Directions for both teapot steeping and gaiwan steeping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll Jesse’s Teahouse Tea Friends (that’s you now!) also get access to private YouTube videos where Jesse and his Chinese tea friends show you how to make the teas and explain the tea-making process. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe links are on QR codes on the back of the info card included in the tea box.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDon't Forget Your Tea Pets!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Chinese Gongfu Tea Tradition, Tea Pets accompany you at teatime and you \"raise\" them by feeding them tea! Check out the tea pets at the bottom of this page.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jesse's Teahouse","offers":[{"title":"7 - 10 Sessions (1 x 50g)","offer_id":51227336704225,"sku":"AJChryPur","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"14 - 20 Sessions (2 x 50g)","offer_id":51227336736993,"sku":"AJChryPur2","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"28 - 40 Sessions (4 x 50g)","offer_id":51227336769761,"sku":"AJChryPur4","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"full cake 250g","offer_id":51259304181985,"sku":"ChryPur250g","price":88.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/6144\/2755\/files\/1_0001_DSC04198.jpg?v=1792088707"},{"product_id":"blue-white-porcelain-matcha-set","title":"Blue White Porcelain Matcha Set","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis item is NOT OUT OF STOCK! It launches in a few days - if you are a subscriber and want one, preorder this item to have it sent along with your upcoming subscription box, which includes matcha!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlue-White Porcelain Matcha Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/6144\/2755\/files\/02_3_240x240.jpg?v=1792089735\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart of our Path at Jesse’s Teahouse has always been to match great tea with great tea equipment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSince most matcha sellers re-package Chinese matcha and either sell it as “fake” Japanese matcha or simply don’t share where it comes from, we found nobody had Chinese-themed matcha sets anywhere online.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorking with our porcelain guy in Dehua, we designed two original sets with classic Chinese themes, which we hope will serve as fantastic tea-making sets that complement, and not compete with or copy classic Japanese sets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth of these are unique - if you see anything similar, they’re copying us!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSet 1: Blue-White Porcelain Matcha Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/6144\/2755\/files\/2000_1_5_240x240.jpg?v=1792089735\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eNothing is so classic as Chinese blue-white porcelain. In the spirit of avoiding AI art, we searched museum archives for traditional Chinese painting of the region our tea is from, and discovered a piece from an album called \"Landscape Gazing at Me.\" Painted in 1743 by Zou Yigui, the \"East Mountain\" depicted in this painting is the East Mountain in Guiyang.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis set is made of Dehua white porcelain, and features the character “Cha 茶“ for tea. This character is Jesse’s own personal calligraphy, digitized and added to each bowl through an ink-transfer technique.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe whole set comes in a gorgeous gift box, which includes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- One blue-white porcelain matcha bowl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- One purple bamboo high-quality Chasen (whisk)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- One porcelain whisk-holder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- A wooden matcha scoop, for measuring how much matcha to use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- A scoop-holder, so the scoop doesn't get tired and fall over\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- A small sieve for smoothing the matcha powder, for a smooth finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatcha Set + Sampler Combo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSelect the “Set \u0026amp; Sampler” option above and save!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGet this matcha set alongside two 30g tins of matcha - that’s 30-45 sessions of matcha - and save on this set as well as shipping!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese Matcha vs. Chinese Matcha\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJesse Says:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMo Cha (Matcha) originated in China in the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD), and spread from China to Japan. While it was long popular amongst courtiers in both countries, the tradition of making matcha lapsed in China, though it continued in Japan, and eventually reached the West through Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModern Chinese matcha is made with the same growing and grinding techniques as Japanese matcha, but uses Chinese-grown leaves. Our Matcha people in Guizhou use machines imported from Japan for grinding, and workflows and quality-checks designed by Japanese matcha grinding experts, adapted for the special varietals of teas grown in Guizhou.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese and Chinese matcha are more similar to each other in taste than Japanese and Chinese green teas. The main difference is terroir (growing conditions) but otherwise they are produced with the same processes and techniques.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlavor-wise, this Guizhou matcha tends to be a bit milder than Japanese counterparts, since it is grown at high altitude and has a more delicate flavor and sweetness because of the growing conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn loose-leaf tea, high altitude is generally a desired trait, but because there is not a single matcha plantation in Japan at these altitudes, it makes it difficult to say one is “better” than the other. They are different.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimilarly, Japanese matcha tends to be grown in rockier soil and closer to the ocean, which creates more mineral and umami flavors. Sometimes, fish bones are used in fertilizer in Japan, lending it a “seaweed” flavor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Guizhou matcha is still rich and has lots of umami, but that “seaweed” tasting note is not as intense.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the end, the differences are there, but not so large. I think only experienced matcha drinkers would be able to tell a large difference between Chinese and Japanese matcha. More important than country is quality: better leaves and a more even grind makes a smoother, cleaner matcha, regardless of where it was produced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI personally think comparing Japanese matcha and Chinese matcha is like comparing Japanese and Chinese teas: you could do it, but it’s worth trying both, weighing the value and quality, and seeing what you like best.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJesse Says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe journey to bringing Matcha to the teahouse has taken several years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the first few years of the Teahouse, even though I knew Chinese matcha was available and being sold in the West as “fake” Japanese Matcha, I still did not sell it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst of all, I didn’t want to sell “fake” anything; but mostly I hesitated because I didn’t know as much about matcha as loose leaf tea, and I didn’t want to jump on a bandwagon without doing the same due diligence I do on all my other teas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver the years, two trips and their learnings made me change my mind and decide to start the matcha line.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first was my trip to Guizhou in 2025, where I got to meet the farmers, see their farms and shading operations, and learn about the grinding and packing process. I saw how they separated the matcha into various grades based on the quality of the end product, and how their matcha production line looked on par with the best in Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe second was my trip to Uji, Japan, in 2026 where I met Tanaka Sensei, a 16th Generation matcha shop owner. Through my Chinese-Japanese translator, when I asked him how he faced the challenge of balancing new trends (like matcha suddenly being so popular) with the tradition that brought him here, he showed me two characters of calligraphy: 守道: “Michi o mamoru” - “Defend the Path.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/6144\/2755\/files\/image_2026-10-14_182056962.png?v=1792012859\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTanaka Sensei said that he keeps his focus on protecting the customs, quality control, and techniques that have allowed his shop to last from the times of the Shogun to now.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis made me think: What is the Jesse's Teahouse Path? What am I defending?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI felt that it was a combination of sourcing in person - going straight to the mountains - and providing quality, value, and education.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBasically, I should source the matcha to the same standards as my tea, share the culture, our tea farmers, and teamaking techniques. If I follow the path that has brought me here, I then just have to hope tea drinkers embrace the transparency and my attempt to do something new in the matcha space by doing single-source Chinese matcha.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you’ve got more time, take a look at my matcha videos! A lot of thinking has gone into this new matcha line, and I hope it will grow and expand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"345\" height=\"614\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gAQ4fQyvpTc\" title=\"Check out Kanbayashi Sanniu in Uji, Japan! #tea #matcha #uji #tradition #japan\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWant Quality Matcha Wholesale?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe just launched this new matcha line, so we aren’t set up for wholesale yet, but if you run a cafe, teahouse, or boba place and need wholesale sized matcha, please email \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:teafriendsupport@jessesteahouse.com\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eteafriendsupport@jessesteahouse.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e re: Wholesale Matcha and ask for our wholesale info, and let’s see what we can do!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jesse's Teahouse","offers":[{"title":"Tea equipment only \/ US","offer_id":51228328558817,"sku":"BWMtchSetUS","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tea equipment only \/ CA","offer_id":51228328591585,"sku":"BWMtchSetCA","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tea equipment only \/ EU","offer_id":51228328624353,"sku":"BWMtchSetEU","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tea equipment only \/ UK","offer_id":51228328657121,"sku":"BWMtchSetUK","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tea equipment + Matcha sampler \/ US","offer_id":51228328689889,"sku":"BWMtchSetSampUS","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tea equipment + Matcha sampler \/ CA","offer_id":51228328722657,"sku":"BWMtchSetSampCA","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tea equipment + Matcha sampler \/ EU","offer_id":51228328755425,"sku":"BWMtchSetSampEU","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tea equipment + Matcha sampler \/ UK","offer_id":51228328788193,"sku":"BWMtchSetSampUK","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/6144\/2755\/files\/03.jpg?v=1792089734"},{"product_id":"jianzhan-glaze-matcha-set","title":"Jianzhan Glaze Matcha Set","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis item is NOT OUT OF STOCK! It launches in a few days - if you are a subscriber and want one, preorder this item to have it sent along with your upcoming subscription box, which includes matcha!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJianzhan Glaze Matcha Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/6144\/2755\/files\/02_4_240x240.jpg?v=1792090121\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart of our Path at Jesse’s Teahouse has always been to match great tea with great tea equipment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSince most matcha sellers re-package Chinese matcha and either sell it as “fake” Japanese matcha or simply don’t share where it comes from, we found nobody had Chinese-themed matcha sets anywhere online.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorking with our porcelain guy in Dehua, we designed two original sets with classic Chinese themes, which we hope will serve as fantastic tea-making sets that complement, and not compete with or copy classic Japanese sets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth of these are unique - if you see anything similar, they’re copying us!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSet 2: Jianzhan Glaze Matcha Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/6144\/2755\/files\/2000_1_6_240x240.jpg?v=1792090121\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJianzhan glaze style, and its myriad of metallic colors, is one of the most visually captivating styles of Chinese traditional glaze. Our jianzhan cups have been a popular item for years, but since nobody was selling Chinese matcha as “Chinese”, similarly nobody had thought to use this glaze style in a matcha set.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter some trial and error, we managed to get the glaze consistency just right and enrobe a large earthenware matcha bowl and chasen-holder. The resulting Jianzhan bowl is in itself a work of art worthy of display, and it will make great matcha too!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe whole set comes in a gorgeous gift box, which includes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- One jianzhan-style earthenware matcha bowl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- One purple bamboo high-quality Chasen (whisk)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- One jianzhan-style earthenware whisk-holder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- A wooden matcha scoop, for measuring how much matcha to use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- A scoop-holder, so the scoop doesn't get tired and fall over\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- A small sieve for smoothing the matcha powder, for a smooth finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe matcha bowls are available here, and also come with discounts on matcha samplers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatcha Set + Sampler Combo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSelect the “Set \u0026amp; Sampler” option above and save!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGet this matcha set alongside two 30g tins of matcha - that’s 30-45 sessions of matcha - and save on this set as well as shipping!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese Matcha vs. Chinese Matcha\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJesse Says:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMo Cha (Matcha) originated in China in the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD), and spread from China to Japan. While it was long popular amongst courtiers in both countries, the tradition of making matcha lapsed in China, though it continued in Japan, and eventually reached the West through Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModern Chinese matcha is made with the same growing and grinding techniques as Japanese matcha, but uses Chinese-grown leaves. Our Matcha people in Guizhou use machines imported from Japan for grinding, and workflows and quality-checks designed by Japanese matcha grinding experts, adapted for the special varietals of teas grown in Guizhou.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese and Chinese matcha are more similar to each other in taste than Japanese and Chinese green teas. The main difference is terroir (growing conditions) but otherwise they are produced with the same processes and techniques.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlavor-wise, this Guizhou matcha tends to be a bit milder than Japanese counterparts, since it is grown at high altitude and has a more delicate flavor and sweetness because of the growing conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn loose-leaf tea, high altitude is generally a desired trait, but because there is not a single matcha plantation in Japan at these altitudes, it makes it difficult to say one is “better” than the other. They are different.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimilarly, Japanese matcha tends to be grown in rockier soil and closer to the ocean, which creates more mineral and umami flavors. Sometimes, fish bones are used in fertilizer in Japan, lending it a “seaweed” flavor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Guizhou matcha is still rich and has lots of umami, but that “seaweed” tasting note is not as intense.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the end, the differences are there, but not so large. I think only experienced matcha drinkers would be able to tell a large difference between Chinese and Japanese matcha. More important than country is quality: better leaves and a more even grind makes a smoother, cleaner matcha, regardless of where it was produced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI personally think comparing Japanese matcha and Chinese matcha is like comparing Japanese and Chinese teas: you could do it, but it’s worth trying both, weighing the value and quality, and seeing what you like best.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJesse Says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe journey to bringing Matcha to the teahouse has taken several years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the first few years of the Teahouse, even though I knew Chinese matcha was available and being sold in the West as “fake” Japanese Matcha, I still did not sell it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst of all, I didn’t want to sell “fake” anything; but mostly I hesitated because I didn’t know as much about matcha as loose leaf tea, and I didn’t want to jump on a bandwagon without doing the same due diligence I do on all my other teas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver the years, two trips and their learnings made me change my mind and decide to start the matcha line.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first was my trip to Guizhou in 2025, where I got to meet the farmers, see their farms and shading operations, and learn about the grinding and packing process. I saw how they separated the matcha into various grades based on the quality of the end product, and how their matcha production line looked on par with the best in Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe second was my trip to Uji, Japan, in 2026 where I met Tanaka Sensei, a 16th Generation matcha shop owner. Through my Chinese-Japanese translator, when I asked him how he faced the challenge of balancing new trends (like matcha suddenly being so popular) with the tradition that brought him here, he showed me two characters of calligraphy: 守道: “Michi o mamoru” - “Defend the Path.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/6144\/2755\/files\/image_2026-10-14_182056962.png?v=1792012859\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTanaka Sensei said that he keeps his focus on protecting the customs, quality control, and techniques that have allowed his shop to last from the times of the Shogun to now.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis made me think: What is the Jesse's Teahouse Path? What am I defending?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI felt that it was a combination of sourcing in person - going straight to the mountains - and providing quality, value, and education.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBasically, I should source the matcha to the same standards as my tea, share the culture, our tea farmers, and teamaking techniques. If I follow the path that has brought me here, I then just have to hope tea drinkers embrace the transparency and my attempt to do something new in the matcha space by doing single-source Chinese matcha.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you’ve got more time, take a look at my matcha videos! A lot of thinking has gone into this new matcha line, and I hope it will grow and expand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"345\" height=\"614\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gAQ4fQyvpTc\" title=\"Check out Kanbayashi Sanniu in Uji, Japan! #tea #matcha #uji #tradition #japan\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWant Quality Matcha Wholesale?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe just launched this new matcha line, so we aren’t set up for wholesale yet, but if you run a cafe, teahouse, or boba place and need wholesale sized matcha, please email \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:teafriendsupport@jessesteahouse.com\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eteafriendsupport@jessesteahouse.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e re: Wholesale Matcha and ask for our wholesale info, and let’s see what we can do!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jesse's Teahouse","offers":[{"title":"Tea equipment only \/ US","offer_id":51228314435809,"sku":"JZMtchSetUS","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tea equipment only \/ CA","offer_id":51228314468577,"sku":"JZMtchSetCA","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tea equipment only \/ EU","offer_id":51228314501345,"sku":"JZMtchSetEU","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tea equipment only \/ UK","offer_id":51228314534113,"sku":"JZMtchSetUK","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tea equipment + Matcha sampler \/ US","offer_id":51228314566881,"sku":"JZMtchSetSampUS","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tea equipment + Matcha sampler \/ CA","offer_id":51228314599649,"sku":"JZMtchSetSampCA","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tea equipment + Matcha sampler \/ EU","offer_id":51228314632417,"sku":"JZMtchSetSampEU","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tea equipment + Matcha sampler \/ UK","offer_id":51228314665185,"sku":"JZMtchSetSampUK","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/6144\/2755\/files\/03_1.jpg?v=1792090121"},{"product_id":"slide-on-bag-sealers","title":"Slide-on Bag Sealers","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis item is NOT OUT OF STOCK! It launches in a few days - click the \"Notify Me\" button below to get an email when it launches and get first dibs!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlide-on Bag Sealers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/6144\/2755\/files\/DSC07237_480x480.jpg?v=1793530046\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany teas, such as green teas and lighter-oxidized oolongs, lose freshness over time through exposure to light, air, and heat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProtect your tea’s fragrance with these bag sealers! Designed specifically for tea storage, you fold your packaging’s top into a U and slide these on.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe end result? Easy storage, no air, no spills, just tea waiting for the next tea session!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; max-width: 400px; margin: 0 auto; padding-bottom: 177.78%; height: 0;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XxnHBmPDA4o\" title=\"New Taiwanese oolong in the sub box! #tea #taiwanese #oolong #fourseasons #jessesteahouse #gongfutea\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJesse Says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI first saw these bag sealers in Taiwan, and we give them away with our Taiwan oolong teas as well as some others, just as a little free surprise to show we care.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLots of customers kept asking if we sold them separately, so they could get more, but we always just packed them one at a time with the tea before sending them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut everyone kept asking, so I decided to just make ten packs so you can store as much tea as you want!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey are easy to use and simple. It’s just a good solution!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jesse's Teahouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51258616250593,"sku":"bagsealer","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/6144\/2755\/files\/DSC07320.jpg?v=1793530046"}],"url":"https:\/\/jessesteahouse.com\/en-uk\/collections\/november-box-and-new-items.oembed","provider":"Jesse's Teahouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}