Where are the best places to buy loose leaf tea in China?

If you're looking for good tea you can absolutely find it in China. Silver Needle comes from Fujian province, which is beautiful to visit if you get a chance. However, you'll also be able to purchase Silver Needle tea in the right tea shop in any major city. In Shanghai there are numerous places to buy tea. read more

If you're looking for good tea you can absolutely find it in China. Silver Needle comes from Fujian province, which is beautiful to visit if you get a chance. read more

For most people, the best place to buy loose-leaf tea is online, but there are some local options available to some people. I’ll go through the main options one-by-one: Local Tea Shops. For most people, at least, in most parts of the U.S., the best places to buy tea are online. read more

For loose leaf, tools like a tea press or an single-cup Inginuitea are ideal for getting started without mess or fuss. You could even use a French Press. Lifehacker designer Tina recommends a simple tea ball—which is an easy, affordable way to get started with loose leaf without all the gear. read more