From rare harvests to antique teas: Discovering the 10 most expensive teas in the world

Tea has been a popular beverage for thousands of years, enjoyed by people of all cultures and social classes. While most teas are reasonably priced and widely available, there are some rare and luxurious varieties that are incredibly expensive. From rare harvests to antique teas, here are the top 10 most expensive teas in the world.

1. Da-Hong Pao Tea –

This rare tea from China’s Wuyi Mountains is known for its unique taste and has sold for over $1 million per kilogram.

2. Tie Guan Yin Tea –

Another Chinese tea, Tie Guan Yin, is famous for its floral aroma and has been known to sell for over $3,000 per kilogram.

3. Panda Dung Tea –

Grown in the mountains of Sichuan, China, this unique tea is fertilized with panda excrement and can sell for over $200 per cup.

4. PG Tips Diamond Tea Bag –

This special tea bag was created to celebrate PG Tips’ 75th anniversary and is encrusted with diamonds. It sold for $15,000 in 2005.

5. Vintage Narcissus Tea –

This rare tea from China’s Fudging province is aged for over 50 years and can sell for over $6,000 per kilogram.

6. Yellow Gold Tea Buds –

This rare tea is grown in the mountains of Nepal and is picked only during the first two weeks of the growing season. It can sell for over $3,000 per kilogram.

7. Gyokuro Tea –

Japan’s Gyokuro tea is known for its sweet taste and is shaded from the sun before being harvested. It can sell for over $600 per kilogram.

8. Poo Poo Pu-Erh Tea –

This fermented tea from China is aged for over 50 years and is known for its earthy taste. It can sell for over $200 per cup.

9. Silver Tips Imperial Tea –

This tea is made from the young buds of a tea plant and is grown in Sri Lanka. It can sell for over $3,000 per kilogram.

10. Rare Earl Grey Tea –

This tea is made from handpicked leaves from ancient tea trees and is blended with bergamot oil. It can sell for over $500 per kilogram.