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Delight anyone on your list with a Blue Willow Tea Digital Gift Card! Ideal for seasoned enthusiasts and those just starting their tea journey, this gift card opens the door to our extensive collection of artisanal teas, curated teaware, and unique accessories.
Instant Delivery: Available online at bluewillowtea.com with immediate email delivery—no extra fees.
No expiration: Enjoy flexibility and redeem at your convenience
We’re excited to welcome them into our tea-loving community!
Note: This gift card is valid for online purchases only and cannot be redeemed in-store.
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Delight anyone on your list with a Blue Willow Tea Digital Gift Card! Ideal for seasoned enthusiasts and those just starting their tea journey, this gift card opens the door to our extensive collection of artisanal teas, curated teaware, and unique accessories.
Instant Delivery: Available online at bluewillowtea.com with immediate email delivery—no extra fees.
No expiration: Enjoy flexibility and redeem at your convenience
We’re excited to welcome them into our tea-loving community!
Note: This gift card is valid for online purchases only and cannot be redeemed in-store.
$ 15.00
Are you freaking kidding me? How cute it this little chicky tea pet! They will be a constant reminder of how sweet life can be while you're making tea
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Teapets are great companions on the tea table and who doesn't love a cute lil puffer fish?
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This spring, we made two sourcing trips to China. We brought back many favorites and several new teas. However, we also found some teas that were in extremely limited supply and/or were too pricey to carry in our regular lineup. These teas we bought small quantities of to ONLY offer in these boxes.
Introducing: the 2024 Best Of Box. Inside are 4 teas only available here. Each tea has about 5 gongfu servings, depending on how you steep it. Each tea is sealed in a biodegradable bag, with steeping recommendations and packed inside a gift box.
2008 Aged Tieguanyin | 1oz. | Crafted by Master Zhou, this organic oolong is medium roasted and has been aged 16 years. Each year, he sets aside some of his favorite tea from the year's harvest to be aged and brings out a little to share each consecutive year.
Competition Grade Longjing | 1oz. | This Pre-Ming Longjing won an award for best flavor in the Longjing category this spring. The small leaves offer a soft, yet vibrant cup of a truly spectacular Dragonwell.
Charcoal Roasted Ao Fu | 0.5oz. | This is the personal favorite of Master Lin, who crafts all of the DanCong teas we carry. Ao Fu (Barley Aroma) produces the smallest volume of all of his cultivars and the flavor is unlike any other he offers.
Dong Ding Shui Xian | 1oz. | Similar to last year's "Honey Roasted", this Shui Xian cultivar is grown on Dong Ding Mountain, heavily bug bitten to enhance the honey aroma, and roasted to perfection. Perfectly balanced and a special treat.
*We only have enough tea to make 50 boxes, so these are extremely limited*
$ 25.00
Beautiful, rustic and natural cups. Unglazed base with a warm amber glazed top and inside.
Volume: 2oz. / 50ml
Material: Dehua Porcelain
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These dramatic cups offer endless entertainment. Looking at them is like viewing a galaxy. Each one is unique.
Volume: 2oz. / 40ml
Material: Dehua Porcelain
$ 15.00
Here's a coupla cuties to keep you company at the tea table. These are just teapets, they are not meant to be steeped with, but do have a working spout (and I can tell you from experience they are great for using with kids!) Pick your favorite shape: Dragon Egg, Shi Piao, Xi Shi. These are the perfect little gift for your favorite Tea Nerd
$ 15.00
Here's a coupla cuties to keep you company at the tea table. These are just teapets, they are not meant to be steeped with (but I can tell you from experience they are great for using with kids!) Pick your favorite glaze: Black, Celadon or Green. These are the perfect little gift for your favorite Tea Nerd
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For the tea drinker on the go! This simple design will fit easily with anyone's style preferences. The separated pockets inside make it easy to keep your pot and cups safe while on the move, and the handle feature is so easy to use. Fits a gaiwan or pot, plus 2-4 cups! (if you're stacking cups, definitely wrap them in a tea towel for extra protection)
$ 24.00
Sourced from our spring tea trip in Dehua. Shiny copper colored cups with a beautiful sheen and smooth texture. Available in 2 sizes.
Volume Large: 3oz. / 75ml
Volume Short: 2oz. / 50ml
Material: Dehua Porcelain
$ 14.00
Sourced from our spring tea trip in Dehua. Beautiful larger turquoise cup with mottled details and a glazed white interior to show off the color of each tea.
Shown here with the Lined Turquoise Gaiwan
Volume: 3oz. / 75ml
Material: Dehua Porcelain
$ 48.00
Sourced from our spring tea trip in Dehua, this gorgeous gaiwan is a beauty to view and a dream to steep with. The size is easy to handle and the thicker walls make steeping with hotter temperatures easy on the hands. The mottled patterns and lined sides make it visually stunning and a statement piece. Shown here with the matching Turquoise Cup.
Volume: 4oz. / 100ml
Material: Dehua Porcelain
$ 52.00
Sourced from our spring tea trip in Dehua, this shinoware wood-fired beauty perfect for solo sessions or for steeping with a friend. Each pot has reacted differently to the wood firing, making the designs unique moonscapes. The variation of colors makes it easy to pair with a variety of cups and teaware. The interior of the pot is unglazed and should not be shared with teas that have strong flavors or spices added, as it might overshadow more delicate teas steeped later.
Volume: 5oz. / 150ml
Material: Dehua Porcelain
$ 52.00
Sourced from our spring tea trip in Dehua, this shinoware wood-fired beauty is a perfect little solo steeper. Each pot has reacted differently to the wood firing, making the designs unique moonscapes. The interior of the pot is unglazed and should not be shared with teas that have strong flavors or spices added, as it might overshadow more delicate teas steeped later.
Volume: 3oz. / 90ml
Material: Dehua Porcelain
$ 52.00
Sourced from our spring tea trip in Dehua, this shinoware wood-fired beauty is a fun little pot to steep with. The short side handle is perfect for wrapping your finger around to pour and the widened sides leave plenty of room for rolled teas to unfurl. Each pot has reacted differently to the wood firing, making the designs unique moonscapes. The interior of the pot is unglazed and should not be shared with teas that have strong flavors or spices added, as it might overshadow more delicate teas steeped later.
Volume: 5oz. / 150ml
Material: Dehua Porcelain
$ 64.00
Sourced from our spring tea trip in Dehua, this carved Li Xing (pear) shaped pot is a understated beauty. With smooth, curving lines that transition into textured swirls, the form and design is a delight to view and handle. The size is perfect for steeping with 2 people or solo steeping with a larger cup. The pot is unglazed and should not be shared with teas that have strong flavors or spices added, as it might overshadow more delicate teas steeped later.
Volume: 5oz. / 150ml
Material: Dehua Porcelain
$ 48.00
Sourced from our spring tea trip in Dehua, this gorgeous porcelain pot has a vibrant turquoise glaze, with mottled details that resemble the stone itself. The size is perfect for steeping with 2 people or solo steeping with a larger cup. The glazed interior and handmade bubble strainer make it easy to steep and pour any kind of tea.
Volume: 12oz. / 350ml
Material: Dehua Porcelain
$ 55.00
Sourced from our spring tea trip in Dehua, this unglazed pot is perfect for people who love steeping in a larger vessel. The nude/earth tones make it a classic that can integrate into any teaware arsenal and it's a dream to pour. Each Pot has developed its own variation of clay and rust notes from the firing, each one is unique.
Volume: 12oz. / 350ml
Material: Dehua Clay
$ 14.00
Sourced from our spring tea trip in Dehua. Deep browns and reds combine to create a cup that looks like it came straight from the earth.
Shown here with the Earth and Root Pot
Volume Tall: 3oz. / 60ml
Volume Short: 1.5oz. / 20ml
Material: Dehua Clay
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Sourced from our spring tea trip in Dehua. Rich browns and reds combine in this clay pot to create a work of art that looks like it was part of a root system. The clay handle is modeled to look like a branch growing out of the side, accentuating the natural beauty.
Shown here with the Tall and Short Earth and Root Cups
Volume: 7oz. / 200ml
Material: Dehua Clay
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Sourced from our spring tea trip in Dehua. Each of these cups has a beautiful contrast of celadon and earth tones. The celadon will develop and show off its intentional ruyao crackles in the glaze as it gets more use.
Shown here with the Im'a Lichen This Pot
Volume: 2oz. / 50ml
Material: Dehua Porcelain
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Sourced from our spring tea trip in Dehua. Each of these pots has a beautiful contrast of celadon and earth tones. The celadon will develop and show off its intentional ruyao crackles in the glaze as it gets more use. The inside is unglazed with a handmade bubble filter. This pot does not need to be dedicated to one tea, but beware of steeping heavily flavored teas, as they might contaminate more delicate teas steeped afterwards.
Shown here with the Im'a Lichen This Cup
Volume: 6oz. / 175ml
Material: Dehua Porcelain
$ 55.00
Sourced from our spring tea trip in Dehua, this unglazed kyusu is perfect for people who love steeping in a larger vessel. The nude/earth tones make it a classic that can integrate into any teaware arsenal and it's a dream to pour.
Volume: 12oz. / 350ml
Material: Dehua Clay
$ 30.00
Tuesday, February 18th, 2-3pm
We are happy to re-open Japanese Tea Ceremonies to our guests. Participants will join us in our tea room to experience Chanoyu, the 500+ year old tradition or preparing ceremonial matcha.
Each of our hosts have years of experience practicing and studying Omotesenke, one of the three main schools of the art. They will lead the guests onto the tatami mats and walk them through the progression of the ceremony. Although the practice is usually a meditative process, guests can choose the level of conversation they want.
Please come prepared to sit on tatami mats for 1 hour. Wear loose-fitting pants or skirts and clean socks. Light snacks will be served before the tea. We can seat 2 guests comfortably in the tea room, and up to 3 guests seated in chairs at the edge of the room.
Please show up 5-10 minutes early. The cost is $30 per person.
$ 32.00
This is one of the most versatile pots to have in your collection. Made of borosilicate glass, this 650ml pot can go right on the stove to boil water or be used to infuse teas. It's great when you need to simmer herbs for a long period or just heat up water to steep in your other pots. The simple and elegant style makes it visually appealing to have at the tea table, compared to a bulky kettle.
It features a steam hole at the top as well as a spring strainer hooked onto the spout to strain out any leaves. When boiled, let the pot rest for a minute before handling, or use a hanky to protect your hand.
$ 72.00
Made from mutton fat jade, this tea set is not only beautiful, but tough too. Everything you see here gets nestled into a bag and tucked into a molded travel case. The porcelain has a translucent quality to it with mountains painted on the sides. The dark glass pitcher has thick walls for durability and adds a little drama to the set. You can either play it neutral and choose a forest green case or embrace your inner diva with the patterned case.
I have brought this around the world with me and it is still in perfect shape. I even let my 5-year-old make tea and he has not even chipped it yet. It's a great set!
$ 42.00
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Whether you're an avid traveler, or just looking for an afternoon picnic, it's always important to protect your teaware on the way. These padded bags are big enough to keep your favorite gaiwan or teacup safe on the go!
$ 15.00
Simple Yixing clay pitcher holds about 150ml and matches perfectly with the Wee Yixing Cups and Yixing Gaiwan.
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$ 30.00
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Sometimes you gotta run, and when all you have is loose-leaf, you reach for these. Super simple to use, just scoop the tea in and fold the top over and Voila! Tea in a bag, ready to hit the road with you.
Each pack has 60 bags.
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This is the little black dress of teapots. There is nothing that this pot could clash with, and it goes well with any kind of tea. Handcrafted in Kunming, this pot holds about 175ml and has a bubble filter in the spout to strain out smaller leaf pieces.
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Named after our beloved Corrine, the magical transcendent creature who we are lucky enough to call a friend and coworker. This hand crafted gaiwan is encircled by whimsical paintings of flowers, leaves and vines. The curved lid makes the lid cling to the walls when pouring and the extra fluted edges make it easy to handle, even with hot water. There is a slight crackle to the outer glaze which will become more pronounced as it gets tea stained. The gaiwan holds 140ml.
$ 46.00
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$ 116.00
It's all about the details with this pot. Hand crafted with a unique style, the angled handle and recessed lid make the lines of this pot a work of art. The shi piao shaped pots are ideal for any puerh lover. Holding roughly 120ml, their squat, wide shape is perfect for allowing compressed cakes to expand. The thicker sides hold more heat, keeping the steeping conditions as hot as possible for puerh brewing. The size is great for solo or paired tea sessions. The fitted lid makes a perfect seal for a long and smooth pour.
Each pot comes in its own fitted box with a certificate of authenticity.
Yixing pots are iconic and are known as being the first teapots in the world. The clay is uniquely porous and will "drink" the tea that is made with it, allowing the consecutive steeps to absorb into the clay and enhance future steeps. For this reason, it is recommended that each pot be dedicated to one type of tea to prevent the crossover of other flavors. Over time, your pot will become more seasoned and make each pot of tea more aromatic and flavorful.
To care for your pot, rinse with hot water immediately after each use and allow it to dry completely before applying the lid. Never use soap or abrasives.
It is important to properly care for your pot to ensure it's longevity. When you first bring it home, rinse it with hot water and then cold water. This should wash away the clay smell.
It is then important to season the tea before steeping with it. Gently lower the teapot into a clean pot of boiling water. Keep the lid separate and do not let it touch the bottom, as the bubbles might jiggle it too much. Allow it to sit in the boiling water a few minutes, then remove and let it cool completely. You will need to decide which type of tea you would like to dedicate your pot to.
To season, add tea to the pot and steep. Pour the tea into a small bowl after about 30 seconds and steep the leaves again. Repeat this process until the bowl is full. You can then remove the leaves and soak the pot and lid separately in the brewed tea. Let it soak until it has cooled.
Always let the pot and lid dry completely before putting the lid on. Over time, your pot will develop more color and aroma, but it will not be unpleasant. When properly cared for the clay will prevent any bacteria from forming.
$ 10.00
Here's a fun one that's really gotten popular in the tea shop. This tea was an experiment by Young, the producer of the Ancient Sun, Red Dragon and Soft Branch. Here, he took large, curling ancient tree leaves, fully oxidized them and scented them with nuo mi xiang (sticky rice aroma herb). The leaves are left overnight, layered with the herb, and the herbs are removed in the morning. The process is repeated several times until the aroma of the herb has permeated the tea. The result is a tea with a sweet, sticky rice aroma, full body, zero astringency, and lots of versatility. The leaves themselves can be steeped in a gaiwan to really appreciate the way the scenting penetrates the layers of the leaf, or it can be long-steeped into a stronger tea that will not get astringent. It makes an incredible iced tea, and we're having a lot of fun getting creative with it.
Origin: Yunnan, China
Harvest: 2024