Da Hong Pao Tea
The Wuyi mountains of China nurture a prized tea known as Wuyi Rock Tea, renowned for its exceptional quality and high price tag. Considered among the most expensive exotic teas available, a kilogram of this remarkable tea can fetch around $100 in Wuyishan. The scarcity of the original Da Hong Pao trees contributes significantly to the elevated price of this tea. With only a few remaining original trees, their rarity adds to the allure and value of this sought-after variety.
Tibetan Butter Tea (Po Cha)
Made traditionally from tea leaves, yak butter, water and salt, this preparation of exotic tea is a delicacy savored across the Himalayan region. The concentrate for this tea is produced by boiling tea leaves and it stays for several days. Tibetans consume this beverage on a regular basis and guests are almost always served Po Cha at a Tibetan family home.
Black Forest Cake Pu-Erh Tea
An easy favorite for those who love tea and desserts, the black forest cake pu-erh exotic tea is a perfect indulgence. It’s healthy since pu-erh comes from the same plant as green, oolong and black teas. It tastes great and helps in reducing weight, preventing cancer & has anti-aging benefits.
Dragon Well Tea
Longjing tea better known by its literal translated name ‘Dragon Well Tea’ is a variety of pan-roasted green exotic tea from the area of Longjing Village in Hangzhou. It’s known for its high quality which earned it the China Famous Tea title.
Insect Poop Tea
It is one of the most expensive exotic teas in the world costing between $250-$1000 per pound. It is made by insects ingesting tea leaves and then their dropping is sifted together into a tea-like substance. It’s a very nutritious & exotic tea and is often considered a delicacy.
Matcha Tea
This variety of green exotic tea has become quite popular in recent times. Traditionally associated with tea-drinking in Japan and the Zen movement, the matcha green tea is 10 times richer in antioxidants than regular tea!
Yellow Gold Tea
The most expensive exotic tea in the world, this variety was once a favorite of Chinese Emperors. Now found only in Singapore, each bud of this exotic tea is lavished in 24K gold rendering it with a metallic and fruity flavor!
Rooibos Tea
This African exotic Tea is made out of a fermented herb. It is red in color and has a grassy, malty flavor to it. Its low caffeine content makes it extremely useful as a cure for insomnia, eczema, headaches, and hypertension!