LAI CHÂU GU SHU MAO CHA
ANCIENT TREE MAO CHA
SHENG (RAW) PU'ER
★ PESTICIDE-FREE
Lai Châu, Vietnam
Lai Châu Gu Shu Mao Cha is a raw tea crafted from ancient wild trees growing in the misty highlands of northern Vietnam. Its golden infusion reveals a vibrant balance of floral aroma, honey sweetness, and pure mountain freshness. MORE
AROMA
Floral, Honey
TASTE
Mineral, Fruity
HARVEST: 2025
SHENG (RAW) PU'ER
★ PESTICIDE-FREE
Lai Châu, Vietnam
Lai Châu Gu Shu Mao Cha is a raw tea crafted from ancient wild trees growing in the misty highlands of northern Vietnam. Its golden infusion reveals a vibrant balance of floral aroma, honey sweetness, and pure mountain freshness. MORE
AROMA
Floral, Honey
TASTE
Mineral, Fruity
HARVEST: 2025
Scientific studies proved that tea leaves from Pu’Er trees contain more polyphenolic organic compounds, which are the most powerful antioxidants than tea leaves from other regions. Sheng pu’er strengthens the cardiovascular system, vitalizes the nervous system, supports brain activity, reduces blood pressure, and has anti-inflammatory properties.
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EASTERN (PIN CHA) ★
Temperature: 85-99 °C
Amount: 3-7 grams per 120 ml of water
Steeping: 10-30 sec x 7+
WESTERN (INFUSION)
Temperature: 90 °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 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.
TEMPERATURE: 20-25°C
HUMIDITY: 50-60%
BEST BEFORE: No expiration date!
*When properly stored, this tea gets better with time!
TEMPERATURE: 20-25°C
HUMIDITY: 50-60%
BEST BEFORE: No expiration date!
*When properly stored, this tea gets better with time!
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LAI CHÂU GU SHU MAO CHA 2025
ORIGIN
Lai Châu is a remote mountainous province in northwestern Vietnam, bordering China and known for its wild tea forests, pristine nature, and diverse ethnic cultures. Nestled within the Hoàng Liên Sơn mountain range at altitudes between 1,000 and 2,500 meters, the region is characterized by misty valleys, clean mountain air, and mineral-rich soils that create an ideal environment for growing exceptional tea. The cool, humid climate with strong temperature variation between day and night allows the tea leaves to develop slowly, concentrating their natural aroma and sweetness.
This area is home to ancient wild tea trees known as Shan Tuyết - literally “Snow Tea” - a reference to the silvery hairs that cover the young buds. These trees, some centuries old, grow deep in the forests at high elevations and belong to the Camellia sinensis var. assamica variety. Local ethnic communities such as the H’Mông, Dao, and Thai have been harvesting these leaves for generations, using traditional methods of hand-picking and sun-drying that preserve the tea’s natural integrity.
Teas from Lai Châu, particularly Gu Shu Mao Cha made from ancient trees, are recognized for their clarity, freshness, and powerful mountain energy. The liquor is typically bright golden, with notes of honey, wildflowers, and minerals, balanced by a gentle bitterness that transforms into a lingering sweet aftertaste. Grown in forests untouched by pollution or chemicals, these teas reflect the purity and vitality of their environment. Lai Châu stands as one of Vietnam’s most authentic tea regions — a place where ancient trees and traditional craftsmanship continue to define the living spirit of mountain tea culture.
ABOUT
Lai Châu Gu Shu Mao Cha is a raw tea made from ancient wild trees growing high in the mountains of Lai Châu Province in northern Vietnam. This remote region, situated near the Chinese border, is home to some of the oldest Shan Tuyết tea trees - centuries-old giants that grow naturally in the misty forests at altitudes above 1,200 meters. The area’s cool climate, mineral-rich soil, and clean mountain air give the leaves exceptional purity and vitality.
Harvested by local ethnic communities such as the H’Mông and Dao using traditional hand-picking and sun-drying methods, this tea preserves the authentic character of its origin. The result is a bright and powerful raw tea that captures the essence of Vietnam’s ancient tea culture — lively and floral, with wild honey sweetness and a refreshing mountain energy. Each cup of Lai Châu Gu Shu Mao Cha reflects the untouched nature of its environment and the timeless craftsmanship of the people who have nurtured these trees for generations.
ORGANOLEPTICS
The dry leaves of Lai Châu Gu Shu Mao Cha are large, twisted, and covered with silvery down, carrying a fresh aroma of wildflowers, honey, and sun-warmed wood. When warmed, the fragrance deepens, revealing notes of tropical fruit, resin, and light mountain herbs.
The infusion is clear golden-yellow with a bright, lively sheen and a clean, floral-honey aroma. On the palate, the tea is energetic yet balanced - offering a refreshing bitterness that quickly transforms into a long, sweet aftertaste. Layers of wild honey, mineral freshness, and gentle fruit notes unfold with each sip, leaving a sensation of clarity and strength. The aftertaste lingers with the purity of high-mountain air and the vivid spirit of Vietnam’s ancient tea trees.
Lai Châu is a remote mountainous province in northwestern Vietnam, bordering China and known for its wild tea forests, pristine nature, and diverse ethnic cultures. Nestled within the Hoàng Liên Sơn mountain range at altitudes between 1,000 and 2,500 meters, the region is characterized by misty valleys, clean mountain air, and mineral-rich soils that create an ideal environment for growing exceptional tea. The cool, humid climate with strong temperature variation between day and night allows the tea leaves to develop slowly, concentrating their natural aroma and sweetness.
This area is home to ancient wild tea trees known as Shan Tuyết - literally “Snow Tea” - a reference to the silvery hairs that cover the young buds. These trees, some centuries old, grow deep in the forests at high elevations and belong to the Camellia sinensis var. assamica variety. Local ethnic communities such as the H’Mông, Dao, and Thai have been harvesting these leaves for generations, using traditional methods of hand-picking and sun-drying that preserve the tea’s natural integrity.
Teas from Lai Châu, particularly Gu Shu Mao Cha made from ancient trees, are recognized for their clarity, freshness, and powerful mountain energy. The liquor is typically bright golden, with notes of honey, wildflowers, and minerals, balanced by a gentle bitterness that transforms into a lingering sweet aftertaste. Grown in forests untouched by pollution or chemicals, these teas reflect the purity and vitality of their environment. Lai Châu stands as one of Vietnam’s most authentic tea regions — a place where ancient trees and traditional craftsmanship continue to define the living spirit of mountain tea culture.
ABOUT
Lai Châu Gu Shu Mao Cha is a raw tea made from ancient wild trees growing high in the mountains of Lai Châu Province in northern Vietnam. This remote region, situated near the Chinese border, is home to some of the oldest Shan Tuyết tea trees - centuries-old giants that grow naturally in the misty forests at altitudes above 1,200 meters. The area’s cool climate, mineral-rich soil, and clean mountain air give the leaves exceptional purity and vitality.
Harvested by local ethnic communities such as the H’Mông and Dao using traditional hand-picking and sun-drying methods, this tea preserves the authentic character of its origin. The result is a bright and powerful raw tea that captures the essence of Vietnam’s ancient tea culture — lively and floral, with wild honey sweetness and a refreshing mountain energy. Each cup of Lai Châu Gu Shu Mao Cha reflects the untouched nature of its environment and the timeless craftsmanship of the people who have nurtured these trees for generations.
ORGANOLEPTICS
The dry leaves of Lai Châu Gu Shu Mao Cha are large, twisted, and covered with silvery down, carrying a fresh aroma of wildflowers, honey, and sun-warmed wood. When warmed, the fragrance deepens, revealing notes of tropical fruit, resin, and light mountain herbs.
The infusion is clear golden-yellow with a bright, lively sheen and a clean, floral-honey aroma. On the palate, the tea is energetic yet balanced - offering a refreshing bitterness that quickly transforms into a long, sweet aftertaste. Layers of wild honey, mineral freshness, and gentle fruit notes unfold with each sip, leaving a sensation of clarity and strength. The aftertaste lingers with the purity of high-mountain air and the vivid spirit of Vietnam’s ancient tea trees.
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