Tangerine

Tangerine tea — known in China as Xiao Qing Gan (小青柑) — is a style where whole sun-dried green tangerine peel is packed with premium loose tea, so every infusion carries both bright citrus and the depth of the tea inside. The peel (chenpi) is prised for its antioxidants and traditional role in supporting digestion, while the tea base brings body and caffeine. It's the signature of O2H's O Collection, and one of the most distinctive teas you can drink.

We seal green tangerine peel around four different tea bases, so you can match the citrus to the tea character you prefer:

• Pu-erh Delight — green tangerine + Menghai pu-erh; the classic, smooth and earthy
• White Serenity — green tangerine + white tea; the lowest-caffeine, gentle and sweet
• Black Tea Enchantment — green tangerine + black tea; rich and warming
• Oolong Essence — green tangerine + oolong; bright and aromatic
• Tangerine Serenade — a taster set of all four, the easiest way to start

Which tangerine tea should you choose?

If you're new to Xiao Qing Gan, start with Pu-erh Delight (the traditional pairing) or the Tangerine Serenade taster. For an evening, caffeine-light cup, choose White Serenity. For something rich after a meal, Black Tea Enchantment.

How to brew Xiao Qing Gan

Brew the whole tangerine at 95°C: break the peel open or leave it whole, add 200–250 ml of water, steep 30–45 seconds for the first infusion, and re-steep many times — a single tangerine easily gives 6–10 cups, deepening as the peel softens.

Want the full background? Read our complete guide to Xiao Qing Gan tangerine tea and what chenpi (dried tangerine peel) actually does.