Why only 5 grams?
It is one honest tasting, not a supply. Enough to brew three steeps gongfu-style or two western mugs and decide if you want the full 50g caddy at shop.thetea.app.
Is the shipping really the only cost?
Yes. The tea is free, shipping is paid at checkout — usually 4–9 USD depending on region. One sample order per household per quarter, no subscription trap.
How fresh are the 2026 samples when they arrive?
Pre-*Qīngmíng* picked, fired within 24 hours, vacuum-sealed within 48, shipped from Guangzhou cold-chain. Most orders land 6–8 weeks after harvest.
Can I order both green samples in one shipment?
Use the Pick-3 discovery picker to combine any three active samples in one shipping fee — green, white, oolong, whatever you want side by side.
What if I have never brewed green tea before?
Start at 75°C, 3g in 200ml glass, 20 seconds first steep. Tea.school has a free 12-minute green tea starter video that walks through it with a real kettle.
Why is green tea more fragile than other types?
No oxidation means no protective compounds against air and light. The volatile aromatics that make spring green taste like fresh peas degrade within months — drink it young.
Do you ship to my country?
We currently ship green tea samples to 42 countries with cold-chain options. Check the shipping page for your region — some warm-climate destinations are paused June–August.
Where can I learn more about green tea processing?
The encyclopedia at thetea.app/green has a full processing taxonomy, and tea.travel maps the West Lake and Dongting growing regions with photo essays from harvest week.