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Yancha: Analyzing 1,316 teas from 77 sellers

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On this page, you can learn all about yancha, based on the data we collected.

Data through May 29, 2026.

Listings

1,316

Product pages

515

Sellers

77

With harvest year

58%

With origin country

93%

Understanding Yancha

Use the sections below to compare origins, processing, prices, and real listings side by side.

What to look for when buying Yancha

In our catalog, typical Yancha listings most often cite China, with medium roast and medium oxidation where processing is listed.

54% include a cultivar and 28% name a producer or garden. Scented or flavored titles appear on about 1.6% of listings — useful to notice when you want a conventional style.

Cultivars and naming on the market

The cultivars we see most often include Shui Xian, Rou Gui, Rougui, Qi Lan, and Shuixian. Common words in titles include oolong, wuyi, shui, and rock.

Where Yancha comes from

Wuyi, Wuyi Mountains, Wuyishan, and Fujian lead among named localities. Regional detail often names origin, mountain, and terroir.

Flavor and character

Flavor character on the market skews toward Floral, Sweet, and Mineral. One lot is described as "A second infusion of 3–4 minutes remains sweet and aromatic Why Choose This Tea This Floral Old Bush Shui Xian is a refined expression of Ma Tou Yan terroir.".

How Yancha is made

Yancha on the market — processing language on the market most often mentions harvest, roasted, roasting, and roast. For example: "Origin: Foguoyan, Xingcun Town, Wuyishan City, Fujian Province, China Category: Zheng Yan (core rock area) Soil: Gravel soil Variety: Wuyi Rou Gui Producer: Chen Hui Harvest Time: November 2024 Shelf Life: 36 months". Cultivars such as Shui Xian, Rou Gui, and Rougui appear most often. Spring harvests dominate where season is listed.

What Yancha costs today

Among listings with usable weight data, the middle of the market sits near $35.99 per 100g (USD), with many everyday options between $19.96 and $66.00.

Typical price per 100g

CurrencyListingsMin25thMedian75th90thMax
EUR124€1.39/100g€44.60/100g€63.00/100g€83.32/100g€120.00/100g€357.14/100g
USD938$4.80/100g$19.96/100g$35.99/100g$66.00/100g$132.35/100g$2,100.00/100g

Everyday drinking

$19.96/100g

A good starting range for regular cups.

Typical mid-range

$35.99/100g

Where many well-described teas sit.

Higher detail

$66.00/100g

More specific origin or plant variety is common here.

Treat-yourself

$132.35/100g

Rare, aged, or highly specific teas.

Origins in this category

Top sellers

Tea styles

Examples worth opening

Good example to compare

Top-Grade Zheng Yan Wuyi Shui Xian (Over 50 Years Old)

A good example to open first is “Top-Grade Zheng Yan Wuyi Shui Xian (Over 50 Years Old)” from iTeaworld. It tells you where it's from (China · Fujian Province · Wuyishan City), which plant variety (Shui Xian), who made it (Chen Hui), when it was picked (2024).

OriginRegionLocalityPlant varietyMakerPickedSeasonTaste notesFlavorsPack size

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Good example to compare

Premium Wuyi Rock Tea Bai Ji Guan (Ban Yan)

A good example to open first is “Premium Wuyi Rock Tea Bai Ji Guan (Ban Yan)” from iTeaworld. It tells you where it's from (China · Fujian Province · Wuyishan City), which plant variety (Bai Ji Guan), who made it (Chen Hui), when it was picked (2024).

OriginRegionLocalityPlant varietyMakerPickedSeasonProcessingRoastTaste notesFlavorsPack size

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Unusual pick

Spring "Huang Mei Gui" (Yellow Rose) Medium Roasted A+++ Grade Wuyi Yancha Oolong Tea

An unusual pick is “Spring "Huang Mei Gui" (Yellow Rose) Medium Roasted A+++ Grade Wuyi Yancha Oolong Tea” from KingTea. It tells you where it's from (China · Wuyi), when it was picked (2019).

OriginRegionPickedSeasonProcessingRoastFlavorsPack size

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Unusual pick

Formosa Rougui, Charcoal Roast

An unusual pick is “Formosa Rougui, Charcoal Roast” from Song Tea. It tells you where it's from (Taiwan · Ping Lin), which plant variety (Rougui), who made it (Mr. Li), when it was picked (2022).

OriginLocalityPlant varietyMakerPickedSeasonProcessingRoastTaste notesFlavorsPack size

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More teas to explore

  • WUYI OOLONG SHUI XIAN

    Yoshi en · Yancha

    €0.01–€0.01/g

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  • 2025 Autumn "Zhang Ping - Shui Xian" Light-Roasted A++ Grade Zhangping Oolong Tea

    KingTea · Yancha

    €0.04–€0.20/g

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  • Sea Dyke "Lao Cong Shui Xian - AT110" (Old Tree Shuixian) 1st Grade, 400g/Tin, Wuyi Yancha, Rock / Cliff Oolong Tea

    KingTea · Yancha

    €0.07–€0.17/g

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  • Spring "Shui Xian - Lao Cong" (Shuixian - Old Tree) A+++ Grade, Light-medium Roasted Wuyi Yancha Oolong Tea

    KingTea · Yancha

    €0.07–€0.25/g

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  • 2024 DengDaYan "Zhang Ping - Shui Xian" Light Fired Zhangping Orchid Oolong Tea

    KingTea · Yancha

    €0.07–€0.17/g

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  • 2025 DengDaYan "Zhang Ping - Shui Xian" Light Fired Zhangping Orchid Oolong Tea

    KingTea · Yancha

    €0.07–€0.17/g

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FAQ

How many Yancha teas can I compare here?
Our latest import includes 1,316 listings from 77 sellers.
What should I look for on the product page?
Origin country, harvest year, cultivar, and producer or garden name are the most useful fields when they are present. Compare price per gram when pack size is listed.
What is typical Yancha in this market?
Most listings point to China, with 58% showing a harvest year and 54% naming a cultivar.