- By Aditi Priya Singh
- Wed, 15 Jan 2025 01:49 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Top 10 Expensive Teas In The World: Tea is one of the most loved drinks globally and some rare and expensive teas are known for their unique flavours, aroma, historical significance and incredible health advantages. These exquisite teas are grown very carefully through unique techniques that make them very costly and rare.
Grown in China, Da Hong Pao is one of the most expensive teas globally which cost $1.2 million per Kg. India's Silver Tips Imperial Tea from Darjeeling proudly ranks within the top ten. For more information let's read the article to learn the cultivation process and health advantages of the world’s most expensive and rare teas.
Here is the list of the top 10 most expensive teas in the world with their price, country and the growing process.
1. Da Hong Pao, China ( $1.2 Million per Kg)
Da Hong Pao Tea(Image: Canva)
Da Hong Pao is the most expensive and rarest tea in the world, grown in the Wuyi Mountains of China. It is a type of oolong tea with a deep flavour and a unique fragrance. This rare tea is produced from centuries-old tea bushes and requires careful hand-picking along with traditional manufacturing methods. It is believed to improve digestion, reduce stress and promote overall wellness.
2. Panda Dung Tea, China ($70,000 per Kg)
This unique tea is cultivated using panda dung as fertilizer. The nutrients found in panda dung enhance the tea plants, resulting in a rich and flavourful product. Panda Dung Tea is abundant in antioxidants that promote detoxification In the body and improve metabolism.
3. PG Tips Diamond Tea Bag ($15,000 per Kg)
PG Tips Diamond tea bag (Image: Canva)
This luxurious tea is not only about the tea leaves but also the diamond-encrusted tea bags it is packaged in. The tea is of premium quality and is calming to the senses. It promotes relaxation and helps in reducing anxiety.
4. Pu-erh Tea, China ( $10,000 per Kg)
Pu-erh tea is a fermented beverage known for its rich and earthy taste. It has matured for years to improve its flavour and health advantages. This tea promotes digestion, supports weight loss and reduces high cholesterol levels.
5. Yellow Gold Tea Buds, Singapore ($7,800 per Kg)
This unique tea is created from hand-picked leaves and covered with real 24-carat gold. It possesses a subtle, silky flavour and is believed to enhance immunity and provide a radiant shine to the skin.
6. Vintage Narcissus Flower Tea, China ( $7,165 per Kg)
Vintage Narcissus flower tea(Image: Canva)
This oolong tea is aged over decades due to which it has a smoky and floral taste. It is made by utilising traditional drying and ageing techniques. Vintage Narcissus is recognised for its anti-ageing benefits and capacity to improve heart health.
7. Tieguanyin Tea, China ( $3,307 per Kg)
Tieguanyin referred to as the Iron Goddess of Mercy, is a high-quality oolong tea. The leaves are carefully hand-rolled and semi-fermented. It helps in improving mental concentration, accelerates metabolism and promotes healthy skin.
8. Silver Tips Imperial Tea, India ($1,850 per Kg)
Silver Tips imperial tea (Image: Canva)
Yes, Indian tea is also on the expensive tea list. This tea from Darjeeling, India is hand-plucked during the moonlight, which makes it unique. It has a subtle, floral flavour. Silver Tips Imperial is high in antioxidants, encouraging relaxation and decreasing stress.
9. Gyokuro, Japan ($650 per Kg)
Gyokuro is a green tea grown in the shade that has a pleasant and delicate taste. The tea plants are shaded for several weeks before harvesting. This tea is rich in chlorophyll and amino acids, which enhance energy and cognitive performance.
10. Gaoshan Tea, Taiwan ($250 per Kg)
Gaoshan, also known as High Mountain Tea, is cultivated in high regions, giving it a unique taste and fragrance. The leaves are very carefully handled to maintain their freshness. This tea enhances digestion, strengthens immunity and promotes overall health.
