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Han Chinese clothing

History

A Tang Dynasty portrait of Confucius (by Wu Daozi) showing him in Hanfu of the Spring and Autumn Period of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty.

12th century Chinese painting of The Night Revels of Han Xizai () showing musicians dressed in Hanfu

Hanfu has a history of more than three millennia, and is said to have been worn by the legendary Yellow Emperor. From the beginning of its history, Hanfu (especially in elite circles) was inseparable from silk, supposedly discovered by the Yellow Emperor consort, Leizu. The first solidly historical dynasty known of in China, the Shang Dynasty (c.1600 BC-1000 BC), developed the rudiments of Hanfu; it consisted of a yi, a narrow-cuffed, knee-length tunic tied with a sash, and a narrow, ankle-length skirt, called shang, worn with a bixi, a length of fabric that reached the knees. Vivid primary colors and green were used, due to the degree of technology at the time.

The dynasty to follow the Shang, the Western Zhou Dynasty, established a strict hierarchical society that used clothing as a status meridian, and inevitably, the height of one rank influenced the ornateness of a costume. Such markers included the length of a skirt, the wideness of a sleeve and the degree of ornamentation. In addition to these class-oriented developments, the Hanfu became looser, with the introduction of wide sleeves and jade decorations hung from the sash which served to keep the yoi closed. The yi was essentially wrapped over, in a style known as jiaoling youren, or wrapping the right side over before the left, because of the initially greater challenge to the right-handed wearer (the Chinese discouraged left-handedness like many other historical cultures, considering it unnatural and unfortunate).

In the Eastern Zhou Dynasty, the “deep robe” (shenyi) appeared a combination of tunic and skirt. The upper and lower halves were cut separately but sewn as a single unit. An additional change was the shaping of the left side of the costume into a corner, fastened on the chest. Perhaps because of Confucian influence, disapproving of a hierarchical society in favour of social mobility based on personal merit, the shenyi was swiftly adopted. There still existed an elite however, and they monopolised the more ornate fabrics and grandiose details.

Standard Style

Garments

The style of Han Chinese clothing can be summarized as containing garment elements that are arranged in distinctive and sometime specific ways. This may be different from the traditional garment of other ethnic groups in China, most notably the Manchurian-influenced Chinese clothes, the qipao, which is popularly assumed to be the solely recognizable style of “traditional” Chinese garb. A comparison of the two styles can be seen as follows:

Component

Han

Manchu

Upper Garment

Consist of “yi” (), which have loose lapels and are open

Consist of “pao” (), which have secured lapels around the neck and no front openings

Lower Garment

Consist of skirts called “chang/shang” (pronounced ch-a-ng) (pronounced sh-a-ng) ()

Consist of pants or trousers called “ku” ( pronounced k-oo)()

Collars

Generally, diagonally crossing each other, with the left crossing over the right

Parallel vertical collars with parallel diagonal lapels, which overlap

Sleeves

Long and loose

Narrow and tight

Buttons

Sparingly used and concealed inside the garment

Numerous and prominently displayed

Fittings

Belts and sashes are used to close, secure, and fit the garments around the waist

Flat ornate buttoning systems are typically used to secure the collar and fit the garment around the neck and upper torso

Shenyi () a type of Han Chinese clothing commonly worn from the pre-Shang periods to the Han Dynasty. This form is known as the quju () and worn primarily by women.

A complete Hanfu garment is assembled from several pieces of clothing into an attire:

Yi (): Any open cross-collar garment, and worn by both sexes

Pao (): Any closed full-body garment, worn only by men in Hanfu

Ru (): Open cross-collar shirt

Shan (): Open cross-collar shirt or jacket that is worn over the yi

Qun () or shang (): Skirt for women and men, respectively

Ku (): Trousers or pants

People are also able to accessorize with tassels and jade pendants or various ornaments hung from the belt or sash, known as pei ().

Hats and headwear

On top of the garments, hats (for men) or hairpieces (for women) may be worn. One can often tell the profession or social rank of someone by what they wear on their heads. The typical male hat or cap is called a jin () for commoners and guan () for the privileged. Officials and academics have a separate set of hats for them, typically the putou (), the wushamao (), the si-fang pingding jin (; or simply, fangjin: ) and the Zhuangzi jin (). A typical hairpiece for women is a ji () but there are more elaborate hairpieces.

Traditionally, Chinese men wear their hats indoors as well as outdoors unlike their Western counterparts. This is mainly because most hats are too impractical to take off and carry around.

Style

Another type of Han Chinese Shenyi () commonly worn from the pre-Shang periods to the Han Dynasty. This form is known as the zhiju () and worn primarily by men

Han-Chinese clothing had changed and evolved with the fashion of the days since its commonly assumed beginnings in the Shang dynasty. Many of the earlier designs are more gender-neutral and simple in cuttings. Later garments incorporate multiple pieces with men commonly wearing pants and women commonly wearing skirts. Clothing for women usually accentuates the body’s natural curves through wrapping of upper garment lapels or binding with sashes at the waist.

Each dynasty has their own styles of Hanfu as they evolved and only few styles are ‘fossilized’.

Informal wear

Types include tops (yi) and bottoms (divided further into pants and skirts for both genders, with different terminologies qun for females and shang for males), and one-piece robes that wrap around the body once or several times (shenyi).

Shenyi (): a long full body garment

Quju (): diagonal body wrapping

Zhiju (): straight lapels

Zhongyi () or zhongdan (): inner garments, mostly white cotton or silk

Shanqun (): a short coat with a long skirt

Ruqun (): a top garment with a separate lower garment or skirt

Kuzhe (): a short coat with trousers

Zhiduo/zhishen (/): a Ming Dynasty style robe, similar to a zhiju shenyi but with vents at the side and ‘stitched sleeves’ (i.e. the sleeve cuff is closed save a small opening for the hand to go through)

Two traditional forms of ruqun (), a type of Han Chinese clothing worn by women. Cuffs and sleeves on the upper garment may be tighter or looser depending on style. A short skirt or weighted braid (with weight provided by a jade or gold pendant) is sometimes worn to improve aesthetics or comfort of the basic ruqun.

A typical set of Hanfu can consist of two or three layers. The first layer of clothing is mostly the zhongyi () which is typically the inner garment much like a Western T-shirt and pants. The next layer is the main layer of clothing which is mostly closed at the front. There can be an optional third layer which is often an overcoat called a zhaoshan which is open at the front. More complicated sets of Hanfu can have many more layers.

For footwear, white socks and black cloth shoes (with white soles) are the norm, but in the past, shoes may have a front face panel attached to the tip of the shoes. Daoists, Buddhists and Confucians may have white stripe chevrons.

Semi-formal wear

A piece of Hanfu can be “made semi-formal” by the addition of the following appropriate items:

Chang/shang: a pleated skirt

Bixi (): long front cloth panel attached from the waist belt

Zhaoshan (): long open fronted coat

Guan or any formal hats

Generally, this form of wear is suitable for meeting guests or going to meetings and other special cultural days. This form of dress is often worn by the nobility or the upper-class as they are often expensive pieces of clothing, usually made of silks and damasks. The coat sleeves are often deeper than the shenyi to create a more voluminous appearance.

Men and women in xuanduan formal wear at a Confucian ceremony in China.

Formal wear

In addition to informal and semi-formal wear, there is a form of dress that is worn only at certain special occasions (like important sacrifices or religious activities) or by special people who are entitled to wear them (such as officials and emperors).

Formal garments may include:

Xuanduan (): a very formal dark robe; equivalent to the Western white tie

Daopao/Fusha (/): Taoist/Buddhist priests’ full dress ceremonial robes

Yuanlingshan (), lanshan () or panlingpao (): closed, round-collared robe; mostly used for official or academical dress

The most formal Hanfu that a civilian can wear is the xuanduan (sometimes called yuanduan ), which consists of a black or dark blue top garment that runs to the knees with long sleeve (often with white piping), a bottom red chang, a red bixi (which can have a motif and/or be edged in black), an optional white belt with two white streamers hanging from the side or slightly to the front called peishou (), and a long black guan. Additionally, wearers may carry a long jade gui () or wooden hu () tablet (used when greeting royalty). This form of dress is mostly used in sacrificial ceremonies such as Ji Tian () and Ji Zu (), etc but is also appropriate for state occasions.

Those in the religious orders wear a plain middle layer garment followed by a highly decorated cloak or coat. Taoists have a ‘scarlet gown’ () which is made of a large cloak sewn at the hem to create very long deep sleeves used in very formal rituals. They are often scarlet or crimson in color with wide edging and embroidered with intricate symbols and motifs such as the eight trigrams and the yin and yang Taiji symbol. Buddhist have a cloak with gold lines on a scarlet background creating a brickwork pattern which is wrapped around over the left shoulder and secured at the right side of the body with cords. There may be further decorations, especially for high priests.

Those in academia or officialdom have distinctive gowns (known as shangfu in court dress terms). This varies over the ages but they are typically round collared gowns closed at the front. The most distinct feature is the headwear which has ‘wings’ attached. Only those who passed the civil examinations are entitled to wear them, but a variation of it can be worn by ordinary scholars and laymen and even for a groom at a wedding (but with no hat).

Court dress

Court dress is the dress worn at very formal occasions and ceremonies that are in the presence of a monarch (such as an enthronement ceremony). The entire ensemble of clothing can consist of many complex layers and look very elaborate. Court dress is similar to the xuanduan in components but have additional adornments and elaborate headwear. They are often brightly colored with vermillion and blue. There are various versions of court dress that are worn for certain occasions.

Court dress refers to:

Romanization

Hanzi

Definition

Chaofu

ceremonial court dress of officials or nobility

Jifu

ceremonial dress used at state sacrifices

Gongfu

a formal version of everyday court dress

Shangfu

everyday court dress

Mianfu

ceremonial/enthronement dress for emperors

The practical use of court dress is now obsolete in the modern age since there is no reigning monarch in China anymore.

Specific Style

Historically, Han Clothing has influenced many of its neighbouring cultural costumes, such as Japanese kimono, yukata, and the Vietnamese o t thn. Vice versa, elements of Hanfu have also been influenced by neighbouring cultural costumes, especially by the nomadic peoples to the north, and Central Asian cultures to the west by way of the Silk Road.

Tang Dynasty Hanfu

Tang Dynasty was a period of golden age for the people where culture and economy were thriving. Especially, the Women’s dress and personal adornments saw some major reform in this era. Although it still continues the clothing of its predecessors such as Han and Sui dynasties, fashion during the Tang was also influenced by its cosmopolitan culture and arts. Communications and trades were flourishing between the Tang and many places and cultures and that it has changed the thoughts and concepts of the old practices. Before the Tang, Chinese women were restricted by the old Confucian code where women’s statues were low and their clothing have to be conceal. However during the Tang, women’s clothing gradually became broad and loose. Tang Dynasty was considered by some as another turning point for Hanfu. During the Tang era, foreign culture was lively accepted by the Chinese and blended into Chinese traditional culture. Such foreign cultures ranged from Gandhara, Turkistan, Persian to Hellenism, while these influences were fused together into the Tang clothing without the prominence of one particular culture.

Song Dynasty Hanfu

Some features of Tang Clothing carried into the Song Dynasty Such as court customs. Song court customs often use red color for their garments with Black Leather shoe and hats.Collar edges and sleeve edges of all clothes that have been excavated were decorated with laces or embroidered patterns. Such clothes were decorated with patterns of peony, camellia, plum blossom, and lily, etc. Song Empress often had three to five distinctive Jewelry-like marks on their face (Two side of the cheek,other two next to the eyebrows and one on the forehead). Although some of Song clothing have similarities with previous dynasties, some unique characteristics separate it from the rest. Many of Song Clothing goes into Yuan and Ming.

Ming Dynasty Hanfu

Ming Dynasty also brought many changes to its clothing as many dynasties do. They implemented metal buttons and the collar changed from the symmetrical type of the Song Dynasty (960-1279) to the main circular type. Compared with the costume of the Tang Dynasty (618-907), the proportion of the upper outer garment to lower skirt in the Ming Dynasty was significantly inverted. Since the upper outer garment was shorter and the lower garment was longer, the jacket gradually became longer to shorten the length of the exposed skirt. Young ladies in the mid Ming Dynasty usually preferred to dress in these waistcoats. The waistcoats in the Qing Dynasty were transformed from those of the Yuan Dynasty. During the Ming Dynasty, Confucian codes and ideals was popularized and it has significant effect on clothing.

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Types of Han Chinese clothing

Han clothing

Diyi  Daxiushan  Ruqun  Zhiduo  Banbi  Beizi  Chang-ao  Daopao  Shenyi  Yuanlingshan  Panling Lanshan

Headwear

Tang official headwear  Song official headwear  Ming official headwear

Other

Phoenix crown  Mandarin square

Ethnic identity

According to Tang Dynasty scholar Kong Yingda’s official commentary to Zuo Zhuan and Shang Shu, Chinese clothing plays an important role in the Chinese ethnic identity. It says, “In China, there is the grandeur of rites and social conduct; that is why it is called Xia (). There is the beauty of dress and decoration; this is called Hua () .” The words Hua and Xia combine to form the word Huaxia (), which is a name that is often used to represent the Chinese civilization.

Gallery

A female servant and male advisor in Chinese silk robes, ceramic figurines from the Western Han Period (202 BC 9 AD)

A Han Dynasty (202 BCE 220 CE) pottery statuette of a female dancer

Yuanlingshan robes of a Tang emperor

Court ladies of the Tang from Li Xianhui’s tomb, Qianling Mausoleum, dated 706.

A painting of Tang Dynasty women playing with a dog, by artist Zhou Fang, 8th century.

A Song Dynasty empress, wife of Emperor Zhenzong of Song

Imperial Portrait of the empress and wife to Emperor Qinzong of (11001161) of the Song Dynasty in China.

A Ming Dynasty portrait of an Empress

A Ming Dynasty portrait of a noblewoman wearing yuanlingshan, xiapei and phoenix crown

Taoist priest in red colored gown

Tang Dynasty Styled Hanfu

See also

Hanfu movement

List of Han Chinese clothing

Culture of China

Chinese academic dress

Guan Li

Mandarin square

Notes

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^ Xu, Zhongguo Gudai Lisu Cidian, p. 7.

^ Daoist Headdresses and Dress – Scarlet Robe

^ High Priest of the Shaolin Monastery

^ Stevens, Rebecca (1996). The kimono inspiration: art and art-to-wear in America. Pomegranate. pp. 131142. ISBN 0876545983. 

^ Dalby, Liza (2001). Kimono: Fashioning Culture. Washington, USA: University of Washington Press. pp. 2532. ISBN 0-295-98155-5. 

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^ Finnane, Antonia (2008), Changing clothes in China: fashion, history, nation, Columbia University Press, pp. 4446, ISBN 0231143508, http://books.google.com/books?id=Ju3N4VeiQ28C&q=nomad#v=snippet&q=nomad 

^ Kim, Sohyun. A Study on the Costume of Khotan, The Korean Society of Costume, v. 34, 169-183. 1997.

^ Costume in the Tang Dynastychinaculture.org retrieved 2010-01-07

^ Yoon, Ji-Won (2006). Research of the Foreign Dancing Costumes: From Han to Sui-Tang Dynasty. 56. The Korean Society of Costume. pp. 5772. http://ocean.kisti.re.kr/IS_mvpopo212L.do?cn1=JAKO200617033616779&poid=kna&method=download. 

^ Costume in the Song Dynastychinaculture.org retrieved 2010-01-07

^ Costume in the Ming Dynastychinaculture.org retrieved 2010-01-07

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References

Zhou Xibao (1984), Zhongguo Gudai Fushi Shi (History of Ancient Chinese Costume), Beijing: Zhongguo Xiju.

Zhou, Xun; Gao, Chunming; The Chinese Costumes Research Group (1984), 5000 Years of Chinese Costume, Hong Kong: The Commercial Press. ISBN 9620750217

Xu Jialu (1991), Zhongguo Gudai Lisu Cidian (Dictionary of Rituals and Customs of Ancient China).

Shen Congwen (1999, 2006), Zhongguo Gudai Fushi Yanjiu (Researches on Ancient Chinese Costumes), Shanghai: Shanghai Century Publishing Group. ISBN 7-80678-329-6

, Huang Nengfu and Chen Juanjuan (1999), Zhonghua Lidai Fushi Yishu (The Art of Chinese Clothing Through the Ages), Beijing.

Hua, Mei (2004), Gudai Fushi (Ancient Costume), Beijing: Wenmu Chubanshe. ISBN 7-5010-1472-8

External links

The History of Chinese Clothing

Hanfu Review An English Hanfu Blog

Traditional Chinese Clothing Gallery

Additional info

Hanfu Union (Chinese)

Hanfu Promotion Association

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Clothing

Materials

Cotton  Fur  Leather  Linen  Nylon  Polyester  Rayon  Silk  Spandex  Wool

Tops

Blouse  Crop top  Dress shirt  Halterneck  Henley shirt  Hoodie  Jersey  Guernsey (clothing)  Polo shirt  Shirt  Sleeveless shirt  Sweater  T-shirt  Tube top  Turtleneck

Trousers or pants

Bell-bottoms  Bermuda shorts  Bondage pants  Boxer shorts  Capri pants  Cargo pants  Culottes  Cycling shorts  Dress pants  Jeans  Jodhpurs  Overall  Parachute pants  Phat pants   Shorts  Sweatpants  Windpants

Skirts

A-line skirt  Ballerina skirt  Fustanella  Hobble skirt  Jean skirt  Job skirt  Leather skirt  Kilt  Men’s skirts  Microskirt  Miniskirt  Pencil skirt  Poodle skirt  Prairie skirt  Rah-rah skirt  Sarong  Skort  Slip  Train  Wrap

Dresses

Ball gown  Cocktail dress  Evening gown  Gown  Jumper dress  Little black dress  Petticoat  Sari  Sundress  Tea gown  Wedding dress

Suits and uniforms

Academic dress  Afrocentric suit  Black tie  Buddhist monastic robe  Clerical clothing  Court dress  Gymslip  Jumpsuit  Lab coat  Mao suit  Morning dress  Pantsuit  Red Sea rig  Scrubs  Stroller  Tangzhuang  Tuxedo  White tie

Outerwear

Abaya  Academic gown  Anorak  Apron  Blazer  Cloak  Coat  Duffle coat  Frock coat  Jacket  Greatcoat  Hoodie  Opera coat  Overcoat  Pea coat  Poncho  Raincoat  Redingote  Robe  Shawl  Shrug  Ski suit  Sleeved blanket  Top coat  Trench coat  Vest  Waistcoat  Windbreaker

Underwear

Boxer briefs  Boxer shorts  Brassiere  Briefs  Compression shorts  Corselet  Corset  Knickers  Lingerie  Long underwear  Men’s undergarments  Panties  Teddy  Trunks  Undershirt

Accessories

Belly chain  Belt  Bow tie  Chaps  Coin purse  Earring  Gaiters  Gloves  Handbag  Leg warmer  Leggings  Necklace  Necktie  Scarf  Stocking  Sunglasses  Suspenders  Tights

Footwear

Athletic shoe  Boot  Dress shoe  Flip-flops  Hosiery  Pump  Sandal  Shoe  Slipper  Sock

Headwear

Balaclava  Cap  Fascinator  Gaung Paung  Hat  Headband  Helmet  Hijab  Hood  Kerchief  Mantilla  Niqb  Sombrero  Turban  Ushanka  Veil

Nightwear

Babydoll  Blanket sleeper  Negligee  Nightcap  Nightgown  Nightshirt  Peignoir  Pajamas

Swimwear

Bikini  Swim diaper  Wetsuit

Clothing parts

Back closure  Buckle  Button  Buttonhole  Collar  Cuff  Elastic  Fly  Hemline  Hook-and-eye  Lapel  Neckline  Pocket  Shoulder pad  Shoulder strap  Sleeve  Snap  Strap  Velcro  Waistline  Zipper

National costume

Abaya  Aboyne dress  o b ba  o di  o t thn  Baro’t saya  Barong Tagalog  Bunad  jbningurinn  Cheongsam  Dashiki  Deel  Dhoti  Dirndl  Djellaba  Gkti  Gho & Kira  Han Chinese clothing  Hanbok  Jellabiya  Jilbb  Kebaya  Kente cloth  Kilt  Kimono  Lederhosen  Sampot  Sarafan  Sari  Sarong  Scottish dress

Historical garments

Banyan  Bedgown  Bodice  Braccae  Breeches  Breeching  Brunswick  Chemise  Chiton  Chlamys  Doublet  Exomis  Farthingale  Frock  Himation  Hose  Houppelande  Jerkin  Justacorps  Palla  Peplos  Polonaise  Smock-frock  Stola  Toga  Tunic

History and surveys

Africa  Ancient Greece  Ancient Rome  Ancient world  Anglo-Saxon  Byzantine  Clothing terminology  Dress code  Early Medieval Europe  Formal wear  Han Chinese clothing  History of clothing and textiles  History of Western fashion series (1100s-2000s)  Sumptuary law  Timeline of clothing and textiles technology  Undergarments  Vietnam  Women wearing pants

See also

Adaptive clothing  Adult diaper  Bathrobe  Costume  Fashion  Ironing  Laundry  Locking clothing  Reversible garment

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MLT Bodum Iced Tea Set with Celebration $24.95 Our Bodum Iced Tea Set makes brewing fresh iced tea natural and easy using select Mighty Leaf loose tea and Bodum’s iced tea pitcher. The starter set includes 4 ounces of loose tea and a 50-ounce dishwasher-safe pitcher.Removable infuser holds tea pouches or loose tea. Can fit in most refrigerator doors.

MLT Bodum Iced Tea Set with African Nec $24.95 Our Bodum Iced Tea Set makes brewing fresh iced tea natural and easy using select Mighty Leaf loose tea and Bodum’s iced tea pitcher. The starter set includes 4 ounces of loose tea and a 50-ounce dishwasher-safe pitcher.Removable infuser holds tea pouches or loose tea. Can fit in most refrigerator doors.

MLT Bodum Iced Tea Set with Cham. Citrus $24.95 Our Bodum Iced Tea Set makes brewing fresh iced tea natural and easy using select Mighty Leaf loose tea and Bodum’s iced tea pitcher. The starter set includes 4 ounces of loose tea and a 50-ounce dishwasher-safe pitcher.Removable infuser holds tea pouches or loose tea. Can fit in most refrigerator doors.

Tea Top Brew Mug & Variety Tea Gift Set $24.95 Perfect for enjoying tea throughout the day, our Tea Top Brew Mug and Mighty Leaf Variety tin of Tea Pouches come enclosed in a gift box. Our double walled stainless steel brew mug features the patented Tea Top lid, enabling you from ever drinking overbrewed tea again. Fifteen tea pouches of varying caffeine levels comprise the Mighty Leaf Tea Variety in a stylish black tin including the following flavors: Green Tea Tropical, Organic Spring Jasmine, Chamomile Citrus, Organic African Nectar, Organic Earl Grey, Organic Breakfast and Orange Dulce. Click on “Brew” for Tea Top Brew Mug instructions.

Tea Top Brew Mug & Green Tea Tropical Gift Set $24.95 Kick-start your day with our Tea Top Brew Mug and tin of Green Tea Pouches, enclosed in a beautiful gift box. Our double walled stainless steel brew mug features the patented Tea Top lid, enabling you from ever drinking overbrewed tea again. Drink in decadence with 15 Tea Pouches of Green Tea Tropical in a stylish black tin. This blend of rich black tea leaves mingling with orange, vanilla and jasmine blossoms is reminiscent of an aged Port. Click on “Brew” for Tea Top Brew Mug instructions.

Yixing Crescent Moon Tea Set $84 This Yixing Crescent Moon Tea Set includes a yixing teapot along with two matching ceraminc tea cups hails from the famed Yixing (pronounced ee-shing) region of China. Yixing teapots are crafted by artisans, who spend many years as apprentices under established masters and have historical origins dating back to the Sung and Ming Dynasty.Made of purple clay that contains natural minerals, resulting in pleasing colors, this art-deco inspired design is not microwave or dishwasher-safe. 20 ounces.

Green Tea Time Gift Sampler $24.95 Green Tea Time is a sampler gift set to refresh and revive with. This gift set includes a selection of our whole leaf tea pouches, a 15 count Tea Pouch box each of: Organic Hojicha Green Tea, Green Tea Tropical, and Organic Spring Jasmine. Tea Pouches are individually packaged in cello wrap.The three boxes are bundled together with complimentary gift ribbon. To add a personalized gift note, click the gift card button when checking out.

Mighty Leaf Variety Tea Starter Set $16.95 Our Mighty Leaf Variety Starter Set is a perfect and affordable way to discover the magic of Mighty Leaf. Introduce your friends and family to the magic of Mighty Leaf’s silken tea pouches, our gourmet teabag. The set includes one box of our Mighty Leaf Tea Variety and one signature Mighty Leaf Ceramic Mug packaged in a gift box.

Glass Carafe & Syrup Cup Iced Tea Set $19.95 Get 25% off any iced tea you add to your cart with the purchase of the Glass Carafe & Syrup Cup Iced Tea Set.Elevate your home iced tea presentation with Tea on Tap. Comprised of a glass carafe and shot glass, each Tea on Tap is sleek and will entice your guests. Create customized iced teas easily, by filling the shot glass with your favorite syrup, fruit puree or garnish and pairing in the carafe with your favorite Mighty Leaf iced tea.For a twist on refreshing beverages, fill the shot glass with AperiTea and the carafe with sparkling water. The carafe comfortably holds 16 oz. of beverage and the shot glass holds 3 oz. comfortably. Hand wash only. Not suitable for boiling liquids. Please note that since both the carafe and shot glass are hand blown, the glass will sit in the carafe at varying levels.

Tea Pouch Gift Tin Trio $59.95 Introduce friends and family to the magic of Mighty Leaf Tea with our Tea Pouch Gift Tin Trio. This gift set includes a Black Tea Assortment Gift Tin, Green & White Tea Assortment Gift Tin and Herbal Infusion Assortment Gift Tin. Each gift tin contains 30 individually wrapped foil pouches. Black Tea Assortment Gift Tin: Orange Dulce, Vanilla Bean, Bombay Chai, Organic Breakfast, Organic Earl Grey (6 pouches of each) Green & White Tea Assortment Gift Tin: Green Tea Tropical (6 pouches), Organic Spring Jasmine (6 pouches), Organic Hojicha (7 pouches), Marrakesh Mint (7 pouches), White Orchard (4 pouches) Herbal Infusion Assortment Gift Tin: Chamomile Citrus, Organic African Nectar, Ginger Twist, Organic Mint Melange, Rainforest Mate (6 pouches of each)

Tea Top Brew Mug & Chamomile Citrus Gift Set $24.95 Kick-start your day with our Tea Top Brew Mug and tin of Chamomile Citrus Tea Pouches, enclosed in a beautiful gift box. Our double walled stainless steel brew mug features the patented Tea Top lid, enabling you from ever drinking overbrewed tea again. Drink in decadence with 15 Tea Pouches of Chamomile Citrus in a stylish black tin. This blend of rich black tea leaves mingling with orange, vanilla and jasmine blossoms is reminiscent of an aged Port. Click on “Brew” for Tea Top Brew Mug instructions.

Tea Top Brew Mug & Orange Dulce Gift Set $24.95 Kick-start your day with our Tea Top Brew Mug and tin of Orange Dulce Tea Pouches, enclosed in a beautiful gift box. Our double walled stainless steel brew mug features the patented Tea Top lid, enabling you from ever drinking overbrewed tea again. Drink in decadence with 15 Tea Pouches of Orange Dulce in a stylish black tin. This blend of rich black tea leaves mingling with orange, vanilla and jasmine blossoms is reminiscent of an aged Port. Click on “Brew” for Tea Top Brew Mug instructions.

ML Abaca Spa Box w/ Tea Pouches $10.95 Indulge yourself or someone special to a relaxing retreat in the comfort of the home. Each abaca spa box is crafted individually by hand, by artisans using an environmentally-friendly blend of tree-free Abaca plant fibers and cogon grass, culminating in the classic colors of black and cream. Enclosed within the sustainable abaca spa box, sealed with a whittled coconut-shell button, are 2 Oasia bath pouches filled with Dead Sea salts, green tea leaves, 22 essential oils and verbena leaves, and 2 whole leaf Tea Pouches each of the following blends: Chamomile Citron, African Amber, Verbena Mint Organic and Ginger Twist. An invitation to relaxation! Our individually foil wrapped Tea PouchesT are biodegradable. Set includes: 2 Bath Pouches (4oz/120g), 8 Artisan Whole Leaf Pouches (.88oz/25g)

MLT Abaca Spa Box w/ Tea Pouches $10.95 Indulge yourself or someone special to a relaxing retreat in the comfort of the home. Each Abaca Spa Box is crafted individually by hand, by artisans using an environmentally-friendly blend of treeless paper, culminating in the classic colors of black and cream.Enclosed within the Abaca Spa Box are 2 Oasia bath pouches filled with Dead Sea salts, green tea leaves, 22 essential oils and verbena leaves, and 2 whole leaf Tea Pouches each of the following blends: Chamomile Citrus, African Nectar, Ginger Twist and Rainforest Mat‚. An invitation to relaxation! Set includes: 2 Bath Pouches (4oz/120g), 8 Artisan Whole Leaf Pouches (.88oz/25g)

Luxe Teapot Gift Set $45.95 Our Luxe Teapot Gift Set makes a great gift or indulgence for the tea lover in your life. The turn-down box is paired with a Chinese Yixing teapot, teacups and Mighty Leaf signature tea pouches. Organized details of the turn-down box include a pull out drawer and separators for tea storage. The gift set contains 1 Chinese Yixing teapot, 2 Yixing teacups, and 4 tea pouches: Green Tea Tropical, Rainforest Mat‚ and 2 pouches of Orange Dulce. Teapot capacity is 15 oz. Teapot and teacups are not diswasher- or microwave-safe.

Herbal Infusion Starter Set $16.95 Our Herbal Infusion Starter Set is a perfect and affordable way to discover the magic of Mighty Leaf. Introduce your friends and family to the magic of Mighty Leaf’s silken tea pouch, our gourmet teabag. The set includes one box of our Herbal Infusion Variety and one signature Mighty Leaf Ceramic Mug packaged in a gift box.

Taste of the Tropics Gift Sampler $24.95 A Taste of the Tropics makes it easy to escape with this selection of our whole leaf tea pouches. This gift set includes a 15 count Tea Pouch box each of: Green Tea Tropical, Vanilla Bean, and African Nectar. Tea Pouches are individually packaged in cello wrap.The boxes are bundled together with complimentary ribbon. To add a personalized gift note, click the gift card button when checking out.

Healthy Choices Gift Sampler $24.95 Thrive and rejuvenate with this selection of our whole leaf tea pouches. This gift set includes a 15 count Tea Pouch box each of: Organic Hojicha Green Tea, Organic Mint M‚lange and Organic Spring Jasmine. Tea pouches are individually packaged in cello wrap.The three boxes are bundled together with complimentary gift ribbon. To add a personalized gift note, click the gift card button when checking out.

Mighty Leaf Assortment Gift Sampler $24.95 Our Mighty Leaf Assortment tea gift assortment allows you to sample all of our handcrafted signature blends with a selection of our whole leaf tea pouches. This sampler gift set includes, a 15 count Tea Pouch box each of: Green & White Tea Variety, Herbal Infusion Variety and Mighty Leaf Variety. Tea pouches are individually packaged in cello wrap.The three boxes are bundled together with complimentary gift ribbon. To add a personalized gift note, click the gift card button when checking out.

Organic Collection Gift Sampler $19.96 Our Organic Collection is a gift set perfect for introducing friends and family to Mighty Leaf’s signature organic tea pouch blends. Experience whole leaf organic tastes with this selection of our whole leaf tea pouches, a 15 count Tea Pouch box each of: Organic Hojicha Green Tea, Organic Mint M‚lange, and Organic Earl Grey. Tea Pouches are individually packaged in cello wrap.The three boxes are bundled together with complimentary gift ribbon. To add a personalized gift note, click the gift card button when checking out.

Garden of Herbals Gift Sampler $24.95 Garden of Herbals is the sampler to unwind and relax with this season. The gift set includes a selection of our whole leaf tea pouches, a 15 count Tea Pouch box each of: Organic Mint M‚lange, African Nectar and Chamomile Citrus. Tea pouches are individually packaged in cello wrap.The three boxes are bundled together with complimentary gift ribbon. To add a personalized gift note, click the gift card button when checking out.

Mighty Leaf Posters $8.95 Show off your love of Mighty Leaf Tea with these high-quality posters of our most iconic imagery: Chamomile Citrus (pictured), Orange Dulce and two silken, handcrafted Tea Pouches. Each photograph was shot by award-winning photographer Deborah Jones. Click on the image to see the other two posters. Set of 3 posters. Each poster measures 18″ x 24″

Tea: $16.96 Tea is second only to water as the most-consumed beverage in the world. When recent studies revealed green tea’s health benefits, North American consumption skyrocketed. Tea is a comprehensive guide to non-herbal tea, the plant Camellia sinensis. Concise and authoritative text and an abundance of color photographs take the reader on an escorted tour of the world’s teagrowing countries: China, Japan, Taiwan, India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Vietnam and East Africa. Like a fine wine, it is the “terroir”–a region’s soil and climate–that imparts unique characteristics to a tea. The book covers black, green, white, yellow, oolong, pu’er, perfumed, aromatic and smoked teas. Topics include: An overview of the history of tea Tea varieties The worldwide export of tea How tea is processed Signature tea cultivars The art of making, serving and tasting tea, including tea ceremonies Tea in cooking, with 15 recipes from gourmet chefs A directory of teas. A set of detailed charts, tables and graphs shows the caffeine, antioxidant and other biochemical properties of 35 teas. Tea aficionados go on organized tours of tea-growing regions, enroll in tasting seminars and earn professional certificates. For them and for the interested reader who enjoys the occasional cup, Tea is a beautifully presented homage to the world’s most beloved hot beverage.

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Rosanna Tea For Me, Too! Child’s Tea Set $79.99 Rosanna Tea For Me, Too! Child’s Tea Set

ML Green Tea Passion Green Tea Tin $12.95 ML Green Tea Passion green tea is made from the finest-grade green tea leavessourced from China, Japan and Taiwan. This smooth green tea is blended with tantalizing, tropical fruits of pineapple, guava and strawberry for an uplifting infusion. 3.2 oz loose tea in tin

Plastic Tea Infuser $8.95 Our plastic tea infuser has a screw-top lid and is perfect for brewing loose leaf tea in various sized vessels from a large teapot for hot tea or a carafe for iced tea. Fitting most coffee carafes, the tea filter can also be used in a regular glass or tall mug. Dishwasher safe.

Organic Earl Green Tea $9.95 Our Organic Earl Green tea, an organic Darjeeling green tea blended with bergamot, is a unique twist on the classic Earl Grey black tea. One of our employee favorites, Organic Earl Green makes a great breakfast tea or can be enjoyed all day long. This loose tea is ideal for friends who are new to green tea. Also refreshing on ice. Loose 4 oz tea in bag

Moroccan Tea Glasses $19.95 These Moroccan tea glasses are a stylish way to sip hot tea. Colorfully designed, these glasses incorporate blue tones with cream tones and a gilded edge. A perfect way to enjoy Marrakesh Mint tea, our take on the classic Moroccan mint tea. Available in sets of 6, each glass holds 3.5 ounces. Handwash only.

Tea Infuser Wand $22.95 Designed for single serving brews, the tea infuser wand is a handy and stylish way to brew loose leaf tea. Crafted of stainless steel and plastic. Dishwasher safe.

Executive Tea Cup $19.95 The Executive Tea Cup, a cup, infuser and lid in one, this new-bone-china tea mug comes in a gift box complete with simple instructions. The tea cup can be used with tea pouches, or with its built in infuser, loose tea. Now you can enjoy a single cup of tea with no mess. Mug holds a generous 14 ounces. Dishwasher and microwave safe.

Beatles’ Blend Black Tea $12.95 A classic twist on Earl Grey black tea, Beatles Blend black tea hearkens back to the roots of the Beatles’ homeland. We start with traditional Earl Grey, and then add in a rich, malty tea from China, reminiscent of an English Breakfast tea. We balance the blend with an Indian tea that speaks to the Beatles’ avid fascination with and travels to India. Finally, we top it off with a twist of jasmine culminating in a blend destined to become a star. Loose tea in 4 oz. bag

Mango Green Tea Decaf $8.95 Mango Green Tea Decaf, is a sweet blend of decaffeinated green tea from the Korakundah estate in Nilgiri, India combined with mango pieces and calendula. With an intoxicating aroma, this fruity and flavorful green tea provides the perfect introduction to those new to green tea, or simply looking for a delicious, caffeine-free green tea blend. 4 oz loose tea in bag

Black Tea Master Tea Pouch Sampler $58.75 The Black Tea Master Tea Pouch Sampler is great as a stand alone gift or as a refill for the Mighty Leaf Nine Unit Tea Chest. This assortment of 108 Tea Pouches includes 16 pouches of Organic Breakfast, Organic Earl Grey, Organic Darjeeling Estate, Orange Dulce, Bombay Chai, Vanilla Bean and 12 pouches of Earl Grey Decaf.*Lid graphics may vary

Sangria Tea Collection $11.95 Enjoy our Sangria Tea Collection – an artisan cocktail in a Tea Pouch. We have selected three signature Mighty Leaf blends, White Orchard, Organic African Nectar and Chamomile Citrus, along with tea sangria recipes that will give you a reason to celebrate anytime. Tonight a party is brewing in your glass. Contains 15 whole-leaf Tea Pouches and Sangria tea recipe book

Aperitea – Green Tea Tropical $13.95 Perfect for creating gourmet cocktails and all types of beverages, we introduce super-premium Green Tea Tropical Aperitea, a no sugar added tea-infused mixer. Combining Mighty Leaf’s best selling Green Tea Tropical, a smooth antioxidant-rich green tea with tropical notes of guava and pineapple, Aperitea mixes hand-crafted tea tradition with spirit.25 1-ounce servings per bottle

Iced Tea Collection $9.95 Make iced tea by brewing our signature tea pouches by the glass! We have selected several artisan-crafted Tea Pouches that taste particularly great served over ice, in varying caffeine levels. Featuring Orange Dulce, Green Tea Tropical, Marrakesh Mint, Organic African Nectar and Organic Detox Infusion. Contains 15 individually-wrapped, biodegradable Tea Pouches

Green Tea Tropical Gift Tin $11.95 Enjoy 15 Tea Pouches of Green Tea Tropical in a stylish black tin. Green Tea Tropical green tea boasts smooth green tea leaves that harmoniously blend with sweet tropical fruits to create a sensation as uplifting as a breeze off the isle of Papenoo. A healthy and refreshing blend rich in antioxidants, Green Tea Tropical makes ideal an introduction to green tea. We sourced the finest loose leaf green tea to infuse our silken tea pouch, our twist on the gourmet teabag, with an extraordinary flavor experience.