By: Lifestyle DeskNew Delhi | November 12, 2025 07:54 AM IST 3 min readSome teas are brewed for comfort — and some, for legend. Across the world, a handful of rare teas are worth more than jewels, prized not just for their taste but for the stories they carry. Handpicked under moonlight, aged for decades, or grown on sacred slopes, these leaves have turned tea into treasure. From China’s imperial Da-Hong Pao to India’s ethereal Makaibari Silver Tips and Japan’s delicate Gyokuro, each cup is more than a drink — it’s a ritual, a memory, a moment steeped in time and luxury.Here is a list of the most expensive teas in the world in 2025, including their approximate prices and unique attributes:Da Hong Pao (Big Red Robe) — Around $1.2 million per kilogram (₹10 crore+ per kg)Known as the most expensive tea globally, Da Hong Pao hails from ancient tea trees grown in the Wuyi Mountains, China. Its rich history dates back centuries, and the rarest batches command astronomical prices due to their age, scarcity, and unique mineral-rich flavor.Panda Dung Tea — Approximately $70,000 per kilogram (₹5.8 crore per kg)Produced in Sichuan, China, this ultra-rare tea is cultivated using panda dung as fertilizer, which is believed to enhance soil nutrients and create extraordinary flavors, making it highly sought after by tea collectors.PG Tips Diamond Tea Bag — $15,000 per tea bag (₹12 lakh approx.)An exclusive, luxury tea bag from the UK crafted with premium blends and presented as a collectible luxury item, often gifted among high-profile tea enthusiasts.Vintage Narcissus Oolong — Around $7,165 per kilogram (₹58 lakh per kg)From the Wuyi Mountains, China, this aged oolong tea derives its name from the Greek mythological figure Narcissus and is prized for its complex flavor profile developed through a meticulous aging process.Tieguanyin (Iron Goddess of Mercy) — About $3,300 per kilogram (₹27 lakh per kg)A famous and highly complex oolong tea from Fujian Province, China, Tieguanyin boasts floral aromas and a time-honored production process, symbolizing spiritual and cultural significance.Story continues below this adYellow Gold Tea Buds — $5,278 per pound (₹4.25 lakh per 450g)Produced by TWG Tea in Singapore, these rare yellow tea buds are harvested once per year and are coated with edible 24-karat gold, combining luxury aesthetics with delicate flavor.Long-aged Pu-erh Tea — Up to $4,500 per kilogram (₹36 lakh per kg)This fermented tea from Yunnan, China, is aged for years and treasured for its earthy flavors and reputed health benefits. Some vintage Pu-erh teas reach collector-level prices.Gyokuro — Over $100 per kilogram (₹8,000+ per kg)A premium Japanese shaded green tea known for its sweetness and umami flavor, Gyokuro is costly due to its labor-intensive cultivation but far less expensive than rare Chinese varieties. For more lifestyle news, click here to join our WhatsApp Channel and also follow us on Instagram© IE Online Media Services Pvt Ltd