Da-Hong Pao tea, the world's priciest at $1.2 million per kilogram, is a national treasure due to its extreme rarity. This oolong variety, with roots dating back to the Ming Dynasty, hails from just six remaining Mother trees.
Panda Dung Tea, enriched with panda bear excrement fertiliser, boasts nutty flavours, antioxidants, and health benefits, selling at $70,000/kg with a subtle bamboo aroma when brewed.
Singapore's TWG brand offers a unique luxury tea featuring gold-adorned, sun-dried golden buds with a distinctive metallic and floral taste, priced at around $7,800 per kilogram.
The Silver Tips Imperial oolong, originating from Darjeeling, India, boasts distinctive silver needle-like buds with a fruity aroma and a complex flavour profile featuring rich frangipani and mango notes.
Gyokuro, translating to 'pearl dew' in Japanese, stands out as a high-quality green tea renowned for its deep umami flavours, cultivated beneath straw mats since 1835. Priced at approximately $650/kg.
Hailing from China, Pu-erh tea, esteemed as the first and finest, is known for its compressed tea cakes. This millennia-old tea offers health benefits and comes with a premium price of about $10,000 per kilogram.