Discover Sagantara Teas

A JOURNEY THROUGH AROMA, TASTE, AND STILLNESS

All teas served in the Sagantara Chinese Tea Ceremony are hand‑selected by Haiying from her home province of Fujian and neighbouring tea mountains. They are the most premium grades – not the commercial blends found in souvenir shops. Each tea is purchased directly from well‑established local vendors at the source, ensuring authenticity, traceability, and exceptional quality.

The ceremony is not a performance. It is an intimate, interactive exploration of each tea’s character – its aroma, its taste, and the meditation it invites. Below you will find the teas that may appear in your ceremony, depending on your caffeine sensitivity and personal preference.

Fuding White Tea

BAI HAO YIN ZHEN (SILVER NEEDLE) · FUDING, FUJIAN, CHINA

  • Clears heat, brightens eyes, supports lung health. Rich in antioxidants. Calms the spirit without sedation.

  • White tea – the least processed, made only from young tea buds covered in silvery down.

  • Low – gentle, ideal for morning and evening, or for those new to tea meditation.

  • Subtle, fresh, with notes of dried hay, wild honey, and a whisper of melon.

  • Silky, sweet, and clean – no astringency. A lingering aftertaste that feels like morning dew.

  • None significant. Suitable for almost all constitutions.

Fuzhou Jasmine Green Tea

MO LI HUA CHA · FUZHOU, FUJIAN, CHINA

  • Relieves stress, lifts mood, supports liver qi. The scent alone helps open the breath.

  • Scented green tea – fresh jasmine blossoms layered with green tea leaves over several nights.

  • Medium – uplifting but not overwhelming.

  • Intoxicating, pure jasmine – floral, sweet, and calming.

  • Light, smooth, with a natural sweetness and a gentle vegetal finish. No bitterness.

  • Avoid late evening if you are very sensitive to caffeine (but our ceremony is at 10:30 AM).

Anxi Tieguanyin Oolong Tea

IRON GODDESS OF MERCY · ANXI, FUJIAN, CHINA

  • Harmonizes digestion, reduces dampness, calms the shen (spirit). A tea of balance.

  • Lightly oxidized oolong – famous for its complex, creamy floral character.

  • Medium – balanced, good for sustained meditation.

  • Orchid, cream, and a hint of fresh lychee – very elegant.

  • Thick, smooth, buttery, with a sweet floral aftertaste that lingers for minutes.

  • Avoid if you have a very empty stomach – best enjoyed after a light breakfast.

Wuyi Yan Cha

ROCK OOLONG · WUYI MOUNTAINS, FUJIAN, CHINA

  • Strengthens digestion, transforms phlegm, sharpens mental clarity. Excellent for deep meditation.

  • Heavily oxidized, roasted oolong – grown on mineral‑rich cliffs.

  • Medium‑high – grounding and deeply focusing.

  • Toasted nuts, dark caramel, wet stone, and a whisper of dried plum.

  • Rich, mineral, robust – a “rock” flavour that feels ancient and powerful. Long, sweet finish.

  • Not recommended for late evening if caffeine sensitive; perfect for mid‑morning ceremony.

Agarwood Tea

CHEN XIANG · YUNNAN PROVINCE, CHINA

  • Calms the shen (spirit), anchors qi, relieves wheezing, and promotes profound meditative stillness.

  • Herbal infusion – made from the resinous heartwood of Aquilaria trees.

  • None – completely caffeine‑free.

  • Deep, woody, slightly sweet – earthy and grounding, like an ancient forest.

  • Mild, warm, slightly bitter with a honeyed finish. Very soothing.

  • None significant. Ideal for those who avoid caffeine or meditate in the evening.

The art of brewing – a living ceremony

Each tea has its own character, and each requires a different brewing technique to reveal its full soul. White tea is treated gently with cooler water; oolongs ask for heat and patience; jasmine green tea demands a lighter touch; and rock oolong rewards a near‑boiling rinse. Different vessels – gaiwan, purple clay teapot, glass pitcher – are chosen for each tea to optimise the aroma, taste, and meditation depth.

During the ceremony, Haiying will not only brew the tea but also explain why she chooses a particular vessel and temperature for that specific leaf. You will learn, taste, and meditate together. It is not a show – it is a shared discovery.

How we choose your tea

After you book, you will complete a short questionnaire. Haiying selects the tea that best matches your caffeine sensitivity, health needs, and intention for the ceremony. You may also simply say: “Surprise me with the most memorable cup.”

All teas are premium grade, sourced directly from trusted farmers and cooperatives mainly in Fujian, besides the Agarwood tea that is from Hainan. No mass‑market blends – only leaves that tell a story.