Shang Tea

This is the Plum Blossom design from the Blue Series of our Kung Fu Cups. Our Kung Fu Tea Cups are made of only high quality, lead-free porcelain. We chose porcelain because it is sturdy, easy to clean, and (in our opinion) the best material to use when brewing tea. Personally designed by Shang, these cups were hand-made in the Eastern Jade Porcelain Studio of Dehua County, Fujian Province, which is operated by Shang’s friend, Mr. Zheng. These porcelain cups are dishwasher safe and have been fired four times, with the design applied during the last firing session. The Plum Blossom is highly prized in Chinese culture. Representative of winter, the plum blossom also symbolizes peace, happiness, and blessings. Available in the shop and online at shangtea.com

Do you like spicy food? If so, tomorrow, Saturday, October 24, we are offering Spicy Dan Dan Chicken or Beef. The Dan Dan sauce consists of our special house sesame sauce, light soy sauce, rice vinegar, a touch of sugar, and is highlighted by our in-house made chili oil. As the temperatures go down, come and warm up with some comfort food from Shang's! We also have the chili oil available for purchase as well!

Today we are featuring a hand-crafted and hand-painted unglazed porcelain teapot.This teapot was designed and crafted by Shang's friend Mr. Degen atDegen Porcelain Studio in Dehua County ofFujian Province.This specific hand-painted design is the chrysanthemum, which is representative of autumn, and also symbolizes longevity, vitality, elegance, and dignity.Able to hold 3 to 4 ouces of brewed loose leaf tea and containing a built-in filter, this exquisite teapot is available in the shop andonline at shangtea.com.As a bonus, it is on sale for over 30% off its originalprice!

This is the Longevity Kung Fu Cup from our Blue Kung Fu Cup Series. With chrysanthemum flowers (which represent autumn) and four different mandarin characters that translate to an idiom meaning "longevity", the Longevity Kung Fu Cup symbolizes strength of will, endurance, vitality, and dignity. Available in the shop or online at shangtea.com.

Tomorrow, Saturday, October 10, we are offering Cha Shao Meatball soup. A big ol' Cha Shao Beef Meatball paired with organic green lentils, an elegant savory tea broth, and a small side of our Shan Dong Salad.

Meatballs are back! The Cha Shao Beef Meatballs were so popular last Saturday that we are offering them again tomorrow, Saturday, October 3. This week the meatballs are made of organic beef and USDA Choice beef, braised with organic spices and organic ginger, and served with a generous side of non-GMO sushi rice. Just a reminder, we still have our Cha Shao Baos available (pre-steamed barbeque-style chicken buns). They are served frozen, and after purchase, you can re-steam them, pan fry them, thaw them in the refrigerator and eat them cold, enjoy them!

This week is mooncake week! Why this week? This is the week of the Mid-Autumn Festival, where mooncakes are traditionally sent to friends and family. Do you know what mooncakes are and have you tried one? Mooncakes are a pastry that traditionally have a wheat flour crust with some variety of thick, rich filling. In eastern cultures, mooncakes are primarily served during the previously mentioned Mid-Autumn Festival, but here at Shang's Tea House we have mooncakes availabl...e all year round! Our in-house made mooncakes have an organic wheat flour crust with organic sugar, and we offer two different fillings: lotus seed and red bean with organic dark chocolate. The lotus seed mooncake has a nutty, creamy flavor that is reminiscent of peanut butter (but doesn't contain any nuts), while the red bean mooncake with organic dark chocolate has more of an earthy sweetness. If you haven't tried one of our mooncakes (which are vegan), come to the shop and try them both to see which one you like the best! Spoiler alert--they are both delicious and definitely worth trying! See more

Check out this the Blue Peony design from our Blue Kung Fu Cup Series. The peony flower is very highly regarded in eastern cultures, representing royalty, honor, and riches. These dishwasher safe and high quality, quadruple fired porcelain cups also come with a lid and filter basket, and are available in the shop and online at shangtea.com.

Did someone say meatballs? This Saturday, September 26, we are offering Cha Shao Beef Meatballs! Organic beef meatballs braised with organic spices and organic ginger, served with a side of non-GMO sushi rice. Roll in and try some--they are worth it!

Have we got a sale going on! All of our jewelry and sculptures in the shop are 40% off! Stop by and check out our selection of necklaces, bracelets, and earrings, along with our expertly carved jade sculptures.

This is the Blue Bamboo design from our Blue Series of Kung Fu Cups. Symbolic of strength and resilience, bamboo also represents the season of summer. Available in the shop and online at shangtea.com for the discounted price of $25, this high quality porcelain cup includes a lid and filter basket, all of which are dishwasher safe.

You can't get tea without water, and the quality of water that is used when brewing tea is very important. When brewing tea, we highly recommend using some form of filtered water (we utilize reverse osmosis filtered water in the shop for tea brewing) for two main reasons--health and taste. Using filtered water helps remove potentially harmful substances from the water, which in turn helps preserve the overall integrity and health benefits of our tea. Filtered water also has a more pure taste than unfiltered water, allowing the flavor of our teas to shine through and not be compromised. If you currently don't use filtered water when brewing our teas, we encourage you to try using filtered water--we believe you will definitely notice the difference.

Our weekend special for this Friday and Saturday is the Hot Vegan Bowl! Organic cabbage and carrots sauteed in our special Shan Dong sauce, with organic quinoa and a touch of non-GMO sweet rice, all topped with sesame sauce, and Shang's chili oil on the side.