Tea Habitat is a tea company based in Alhambra, CA with 134 teas in stock in our catalog. Last updated October 1, 2026 by My Tea Explorer.
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About Tea Habitat
Tea Habitat is Imen Shan's Dancong oolong business, founded in 2007 in Palos Verdes and moved to Alhambra, California, in 2015. Its tasting room is open by appointment only (626-202-8777); everything else is sold online.
The focus is Phoenix Mountain Dancong from Guangdong, sold in 1 oz lots and dated by harvest year, some from single old trees. It also sells Yixing clay teapots, celadon trays and silver kettles. Start with 2026 Song Zhong Zai or 2026 Ba Xian Ya Hou Lao Cong, and brew in a small gaiwan or Yixing pot.
Founded in 2007 in Palos Verdes, California; based in Alhambra since 2015
- Headquarters
- Alhambra, CA, US
- Founded
- 2007
- Founder
- Imen Shan
- Known for
- Phoenix Dancong oolong; rare small-batch Chinese tea; Yixing teapots; silver kettles
- How they source and sell
- Specialist importer of Phoenix Mountain Dancong oolong from Guangdong, often from single trees, plus handmade Chinese teaware.
Tea Habitat catalog snapshot
- 134 of 147 listed teas in stock
- Median $1.57 per gram of leaf
- Listings run $28 to $869 (USD per listing, any pack size)
Listed prices on October 1, 2026, not live. Compare per-gram prices across brands in the Tea Price Index.
Signature teas (4)
Where to start with Tea Habitat. The full catalog has 134 teas in stock; these are the ones the brand is best known for.
2026 Tong Tian Xiang - Through the Heaven Fragrance (1 oz)
2026 Ba Xian Ya Hou Lao Cong - Eight Immortals (1 oz)
2026 Song Zhong Zai (1 oz)
2025 Wild Grown Huo Shan Huang Ya Yellow Tea
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I visit Tea Habitat?
Its Alhambra, California tasting room is open by appointment only; call 626-202-8777. Teas are otherwise sold online.
What does Tea Habitat specialize in?
Phoenix Mountain Dancong oolong from Guangdong, sold in 1 oz lots by harvest year.
What should I order first from Tea Habitat?
2026 Song Zhong Zai or 2026 Ba Xian Ya Hou Lao Cong, two Dancong oolongs from the current harvest.