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Heicha (Dark Tea): The Fermented Soul of China
Born from time and patience, Heicha is tea that journeys beyond freshness into depth. Fermented and aged, its leaves darken and mellow, weaving earthy notes of forest floor, dried fruit, and ancient wood. Each sip carries the quiet weight of years to taste earth transformed into a calm, living warmth.
Why Choose Tea Tavern
Every great cup of tea tells a story, and ours begins in wild places.
At Tea Tavern, we seek out teas from groves where nature sets the rules: no pesticides, no chemicals, just sun, soil, and time. Our small batches are handcrafted by tea makers who know their gardens like old friends, tending each plant with patience and care. We honor the gongfu tradition by brewing with intention through multiple steeps, each infusion revealing new layers of flavor and aroma.
What you get is tea in its truest form: vibrant, pure, and full of character. The kind that warms you from the inside out and makes the world feel a little softer, a little kinder.
So pull up a chair and let us pour you something special.
Our Favorite Heicha Teas
Heicha, the dark teas of old China, ferments gracefully. It transforms from a bright leaf to an earthy, mellow richness. Each cake is crafted and aged, naturally, allowing friendly microbes to perform their alchemy. Perfect drinking for long contemplation; often said to help with the digestion of a hearty meal.
Liu An Heicha
A classically fermented, dark liquid tea that has been fermenting further since 1999.
1995 Green Pu-erh
An aged tea that has changed from flowery to smoky flavors with age.
Witch’s Butter
A small-batch, specially made without turning the firmentation pile for a unique flavor.
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Join a growing community of tea lovers who praise purity and patience. Our customers praise the depth and clarity of our heicha; in each cup, is a quiet journey.
Join the community of tavern patrons with a 10% discount, by using the code LHEICHACOMM