Discover the Art of Brewing: A R K TEA Collection Guide

A R K Tea collection and brewing guide

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Discover the essence of Chinese tea through our handpicked collection. Here's how to brew each type to perfection:

Iceland Peak - Ripe Pu'er

Origin: Bingdao, Yunnan

Type: Dark Tea (Shou Pu'er)

Tasting Notes: Earthy · Smooth · Aged

Brewing Instructions: Rinse the leaves briefly. Steep in 250ml water at 95°C for 3-5 minutes. Ideal for multiple infusions.

High Mountain Mist - Green Tea

Origin: Zhejiang Highlands

Tasting Notes: Grassy · Sweet · Fresh

Brewing Instructions: Steep in 250ml water at 80-85°C for 2-3 minutes. Don't over-steep.

Honey Orchid Bloom - Dan Cong Oolong

Origin: Phoenix Mountain, Guangdong

Tasting Notes: Floral · Nectar-Like · Long Finish

Brewing Instructions: Steep in 250ml water at 90°C for 2-4 minutes. No milk needed.

Cream Cloud - Milk Oolong (Jin Xuan)

Origin: Taiwan

Tasting Notes: Milky · Silky · Light Floral

Brewing Instructions: Brew at 85-90°C for 3-5 minutes. Also excellent as cold brew.

Vital Root - Ginseng Oolong

Origin: Fujian

Tasting Notes: Herbal · Energizing · Slightly Sweet

Brewing Instructions: Steep in 250ml water at 90°C for 3 minutes.

Golden Osmanthus - Osmanthus Oolong

Origin: Anxi, Fujian

Tasting Notes: Floral · Golden · Uplifting

Brewing Instructions: Steep in 250ml water at 85-90°C for 2-4 minutes.

Charcoal Ember - Roasted Oolong

Origin: Wuyi Mountains

Tasting Notes: Toasty · Mineral · Deep

Brewing Instructions: Brew at 95°C for 3-4 minutes. No rinse needed.

Immortal Pearl - Jasmine Green Tea Pearls

Origin: Fuzhou, China

Tasting Notes: Jasmine · Delicate · Refreshing

Brewing Instructions: Steep in 250ml water at 80-85°C for 2-3 minutes.

Verdant Edge - Mao Feng Green Tea

Origin: Huangshan Mountains

Tasting Notes: Springy · Sweet Pea · Soft

Brewing Instructions: Brew at 80°C in 250ml water for 2 minutes.

 

Brewing the Perfect Cup – A Few Tips:

  • Always use filtered water to avoid impurities.

  • For green teas, never use boiling water—it burns the leaves.

  • Experiment with re-steeping oolongs and Pu’er to discover new layers of flavor.

  • No sugar needed—our teas are naturally flavorful.

 

At A R K, every tea has a story. Explore the full collection on our Tea Page, and stay tuned as we share more recipes, cold brews, and food pairings in upcoming journal posts.