Within these classifications, other categories can be made such as grade or type. For example, Long Jing Green Tea (Dragon Well) is sold depending on the grade the tea is given.

Tribute Tea (China Famous Tea)

During the Chinese dynasties Tang, Song, Ming and Qing tea would be offered to the Emperor as a tribute. To begin with the tribute made was done so voluntarily but soon became a compulsory act demanded by the reigning Emperor. Each Chinese Emperor had their own favourite tea and any tea delivered that did not meet the Emperor's high standards was given to the lower court. Standards were so high that officials were sent to supervise the collection of tea. During the many years of tribute tea, tea makers frequently had to come up with innovative ways to satisfy the varying tastes of the imperial court. Chinese green tea evolved from tea cakes to loose leaf tea. Famous tribute teas include many of the teas that are sold at Lulin such as; Keemun black tea, Pu Erh and Bi Luo Chun Green Tea.

Tribute Teas can also be known as China Famous Tea. There are many lists of the Top Ten Chinese Teas. The following list is a compilation of 20 of these lists according to how often the tea appeared on each list.