GAO SHAN DIAN LU
HIGH MOUNTAIN YUNNAN GREEN TEA
GREEN TEA
★ PESTICIDE-FREE GARDENING
Simao, Yunnan, China
Gao Shan Dian Lu "High Mountain Yunnan Green" is a premium Chinese green tea grown in high-altitude regions, prized for its crisp, refreshing character and vibrant green infusion. Known for its delicate floral aroma and balanced sweetness, it offers a smooth, clean taste that reflects the purity of its mountainous terroir. MORE
AROMA
Floral, creamy
TASTE
Floral, green
CULTIVAR: Da Ye Zhong
HARVEST: Spring, 2025
GREEN TEA
★ PESTICIDE-FREE GARDENING
Simao, Yunnan, China
Gao Shan Dian Lu "High Mountain Yunnan Green" is a premium Chinese green tea grown in high-altitude regions, prized for its crisp, refreshing character and vibrant green infusion. Known for its delicate floral aroma and balanced sweetness, it offers a smooth, clean taste that reflects the purity of its mountainous terroir. MORE
AROMA
Floral, creamy
TASTE
Floral, green
CULTIVAR: Da Ye Zhong
HARVEST: Spring, 2025
GREEN TEA is one of the world's most studied and revered beverages for its cultural significance and impressive range of health benefits. Green tea is rich in bioactive compounds and supports both physical and cognitive well-being when consumed regularly and mindfully. Due to the tea leaves' special cultivars, climate, and quality, green tea is rich in amino acids, vitamins, and microelements. The highest-quality green teas are made from spring young buds and leaves, traditionally processed to prevent oxidation and keep the tea leaf in its original chemical composition. Research over the past few decades has discovered that green tea reduces the risk of heart disease, cleans the circulatory system, strengthens blood vessels, reduces blood pressure, lowers blood sugar, prevents the development of cancer cells, and relieves nervous tension.
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SEED-GROWN TEA PLANT
This tea refers to a Qunzi Zhong, a "seed-grown tea plant". Unlike cloned or asexually propagated cultivars, which are created by cuttings or grafting from a single "mother" plant, Qunzi Zhong tea trees are grown from seeds. This results in a genetically diverse population of plants. Each seed-grown tea tree is unique, with slightly different characteristics. This genetic variety helps improve the resilience of the tea garden, making it more resistant to pests, diseases, and environmental stress. Seed-grown trees usually develop stronger and deeper roots than cloned plants, allowing them to draw nutrients and minerals from deeper soil layers, often giving the tea a more complex and rich flavor profile. Qunzi Zhong represents the traditional way of tea cultivation. Because of the genetic diversity, teas made from Qunzi Zhong plants tend to offer more layered and nuanced flavors, reflecting a richer expression of the local terroir (soil, climate, and environment).
PESTICIDE-FREE GARDENING
Pesticide-free gardening refers to a cultivation method in which no synthetic chemical pesticides are used at any stage of plant growth. Instead, this approach relies on biodiversity, ecological balance, and cultural practices to manage pests and diseases. Unlike conventional farming, which often depends on chemical intervention to control infestations, pesticide-free gardening emphasizes prevention through healthy soil, companion planting, and natural predators. This method fosters a more resilient and adaptive garden ecosystem. Without chemical inputs, beneficial insects such as ladybugs, lacewings, and native bees thrive, contributing to pollination and pest control. Untouched by harsh agents, the soil remains alive with microbial activity, supporting deeper root systems and more vigorous plant development. Over time, this results in produce with purer, more expressive flavors, reflecting the health of the environment and the grower's intention.
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EASTERN (PIN CHA) ★
Temperature: 75-85 °C
Amount: 3-5 grams per 120 ml of water
Steeping: 20-40 sec x 5+
WESTERN (INFUSION) ★
Temperature: 75-85 °C
Amount: 2-3 grams per 250 ml of water
Steeping: 1-2 min x 3
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Tea absorbs surrounding aromas and moisture. This type of tea oxidizes when it comes into contact with oxygen and loses its properties, including taste and aroma. Store it in a dry and cool place in airtight packaging. Avoid direct exposure to the sun and high temperatures.
BEST BEFORE: 2 years since production date!
BEST BEFORE: 2 years since production date!
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HIGH MOUNTAIN YUNNAN GREEN TEA
ORIGIN
Simao, located in southern Yunnan and today officially known as Pu’er City, is the historical and cultural center of Pu’er tea production. Surrounded by misty mountains and subtropical forests, the region lies at altitudes between 1,000 and 1,800 meters, where warm temperatures, high humidity, and mineral-rich red soil create ideal conditions for cultivating tea of remarkable depth and balance. For centuries, Simao served as a major hub on the Ancient Tea Horse Road, where teas from nearby mountains such as Jingmai, Nannuo, and Menghai were gathered, processed, and traded. This role gave rise to the name “Pu’er tea,” originally referring not to a single mountain origin but to the teas that passed through Simao for export across China and into Tibet and Southeast Asia.
Teas from Simao are distinguished by their round, harmonious character - rich in body, with clear golden liquor, layered sweetness, and gentle earthy undertones. Both raw and ripe Pu’er teas are produced here, alongside smaller quantities of green and black teas, all reflecting the biodiversity of Yunnan’s forests and the purity of their environment. Today, Simao remains the heart of Pu’er tea culture and research, preserving traditional craftsmanship while embracing innovation. It stands as a symbol of Yunnan’s tea heritage - a place where history, nature, and human skill merge into the essence of true mountain-grown Chinese tea.
ORGANOLEPTIC
The dry leaf of Gao Shan Dian Lu shows tightly rolled, dark green leaves with a slight silvery sheen, reflecting their high-mountain origin. The aroma is pure and vibrant, combining notes of fresh grass, mountain herbs, and wildflowers, with a hint of chestnut sweetness carried by cool alpine air. When placed in a preheated teapot, the fragrance deepens, releasing warm tones of steamed greens, soft nuts, and light honey. The aroma becomes round and balanced, evoking the freshness of misty Yunnan slopes.
The infusion appears clear and bright, with a soft golden-green hue. Its aroma reveals gentle floral and vegetal notes, layered with delicate sweetness and a faint mineral freshness typical of high-altitude teas. In taste, Gao Shan Dian Lu is smooth, clean, and slightly creamy. The liquor carries a subtle sweetness, balanced umami, and a refreshing, airy quality. Hints of young bean, orchid, and green walnut unfold gradually, giving the tea depth and natural harmony. The aftertaste is long, light, and cooling, leaving a sweet clarity and calm sensation on the palate. Gao Shan Dian Lu expresses the essence of high-mountain green tea — bright, elegant, and full of quiet strength born from the purity of Yunnan’s heights.
Simao, located in southern Yunnan and today officially known as Pu’er City, is the historical and cultural center of Pu’er tea production. Surrounded by misty mountains and subtropical forests, the region lies at altitudes between 1,000 and 1,800 meters, where warm temperatures, high humidity, and mineral-rich red soil create ideal conditions for cultivating tea of remarkable depth and balance. For centuries, Simao served as a major hub on the Ancient Tea Horse Road, where teas from nearby mountains such as Jingmai, Nannuo, and Menghai were gathered, processed, and traded. This role gave rise to the name “Pu’er tea,” originally referring not to a single mountain origin but to the teas that passed through Simao for export across China and into Tibet and Southeast Asia.
Teas from Simao are distinguished by their round, harmonious character - rich in body, with clear golden liquor, layered sweetness, and gentle earthy undertones. Both raw and ripe Pu’er teas are produced here, alongside smaller quantities of green and black teas, all reflecting the biodiversity of Yunnan’s forests and the purity of their environment. Today, Simao remains the heart of Pu’er tea culture and research, preserving traditional craftsmanship while embracing innovation. It stands as a symbol of Yunnan’s tea heritage - a place where history, nature, and human skill merge into the essence of true mountain-grown Chinese tea.
ORGANOLEPTIC
The dry leaf of Gao Shan Dian Lu shows tightly rolled, dark green leaves with a slight silvery sheen, reflecting their high-mountain origin. The aroma is pure and vibrant, combining notes of fresh grass, mountain herbs, and wildflowers, with a hint of chestnut sweetness carried by cool alpine air. When placed in a preheated teapot, the fragrance deepens, releasing warm tones of steamed greens, soft nuts, and light honey. The aroma becomes round and balanced, evoking the freshness of misty Yunnan slopes.
The infusion appears clear and bright, with a soft golden-green hue. Its aroma reveals gentle floral and vegetal notes, layered with delicate sweetness and a faint mineral freshness typical of high-altitude teas. In taste, Gao Shan Dian Lu is smooth, clean, and slightly creamy. The liquor carries a subtle sweetness, balanced umami, and a refreshing, airy quality. Hints of young bean, orchid, and green walnut unfold gradually, giving the tea depth and natural harmony. The aftertaste is long, light, and cooling, leaving a sweet clarity and calm sensation on the palate. Gao Shan Dian Lu expresses the essence of high-mountain green tea — bright, elegant, and full of quiet strength born from the purity of Yunnan’s heights.
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