2026 Spring Laoshan Black
2026 Spring Laoshan Black
Iconic Chocolatey Malty
Laoshan Black
Hearty rich + malty northern cool-climate tea, hand-picked, fully oxidized, rolled and fired in a family workshop. The He Family brings out notes of cocoa powder, allspice, dried cherry and vanilla.
May 2026 ♦ Laoshan, Shandong
Hearty rich + malty northern cool-climate tea, hand-picked, fully oxidized, rolled and fired in a family workshop. The new 2026 harvest is now available to reserve on pre-order!
ETA: start of July ♦ Laoshan, Shandong

Crafted By the He Family
Pioneers and community leaders, the He Family is dedicated to making a name for their stunningly smooth, malty, rich teas cultivated in China’s coldest, northernmost growing region.
Grown using old-school organic farming techniques on the rocky foothills of Laoshan, protected by ocean mist and fed by sweet spring water.


- DATE OF PICKINGMay 2026
- Laoshan VillageShandong Province
- ELEVATIONsea level
- longjing quntiTea Varietal
The He Family’s Laoshan Black has become their most famous tea, earning them features in the US and Chinese news media for their innovative work. This tea is fed by Laoshan’s famously sweet mountain spring water and oxidized traditionally for three days before finishing to bring out rich chocolate notes. Rich, full bodied and satisfying, Laoshan Black has become our benchmark for all other black teas.
- DATE OF PICKINGMay 2026


Tasting Profile
- savory - toasted barley, cocoa powder
- fruit - dried cherry
- spice - allspice
- floral - vanilla
- texture - rich, sweet, toasty
The He Family also recommends:
Steeping Instructions
Western
4 g.6-8
oz.use 205° watersteep 30 secondsresteep many times
add 15-30 sec. each infusionGongfu
5 g.5 ozuse 205° watersteep 2-3 seconds
add 3 sec. per steepingenjoy many steepingsIced/Cold
5 g.12
oz.use room temp. waterrefrigerate overnight
8 hoursadd ice & enjoy
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