ABOUT
This Sheng (Raw) Pu'Er is the crown jewel of our special selection for several reasons. Firstly, this tea consists of 100% wild tea leaves harvested from 500+ year-old tea trees. The harvesting and production process, as well as further aging, was carried out directly under our control and our participation. We are very proud of this product, as this quality is very rare to find. Such raw materials are highly valued among connoisseurs for their unsurpassed taste and potential for further transformation over time. The tea trees from which the raw materials were harvested grow at an altitude of more than 1,200 m above sea level, in an ecologically clean environment, a wild jungle with superior conditions for a tea tree to grow!
SHAN TEA is a unique wild variety of Camellia Sinensis that grows high in the mountains of the Northern part of Vietnam. SHAN TEA or SNOW SHAN (snow-upon-a-high-mountain) arises from the thick snow-white coat of fur that embraces each silky green tea bud. This telling feature enables the tea leaves to thrive at a height of 2000 meters above sea level, hampered by bitingly cold and frosty climate all year round. Ranging along North West Mountainous area: from Hà Giang, Yên Bái, Lào Cai to Lai Châu, Điện Biên, Sơn La ... Each of those lands is filled with Snow Shan Tea traces. Depending on the different soil conditions, climate, harvesting habits, and crafty processing methods in each province, Snow Shan Tea Taste would vary accordingly.
ORGANOLEPTICS
Dry tea leaves have a bright, sweet, honey aroma. Fruity, floral, and marmalade notes speak of the excellent quality of tea. The warmed tea leaf reveals honey, herbal, spruce, and woody motifs. The rinsed tea leaves continue with floral, vanilla, and herbal motifs. With further brewing, the aroma of the leaves fades into light forest and mushroom motifs.
The tea infusion is clear, and light in color, with a yellow tint, indicating the young age of the tea, and will become darker and deeper over time. The taste of the tea is sweet and soft, with floral, vanilla, and herbal notes. Associations with linden tea, birch sap, and fresh flower honey. Very gentle and soft tea, without any astringency or bitterness. When brewed for a long time, the tea opens into dried fruit infusion, honey, and dry wood. Young, but very promising, this tea is an excellent opportunity to get acquainted with authentic mountain tea and the spirit and energy of mountains and ancient trees.