Wild Tree

Old-tree Yunnan black tea harvested from trees over 250 years old. Tastes like sugarcane, dried apricot, cocoa, malt, citrus peel, and wild honey.

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€13.00

Tea Character

Leaf Aroma

Leaf Aroma

warm honey, baked orange peel, aged wood

Cup Aroma

Cup Aroma

seep caramel, wildflower honey, dried apricot

Flavor

Flavor

malt, dark fruit, bergamot

Tea Story

Yunnan Wild Tree Black Tea is a tribute to the ancient tea forests of Yunnan, where tea trees have grown undisturbed for centuries. Harvested from trees over 250 years old, this tea carries the essence of deep-rooted tradition and wild nature. Unlike cultivated tea bushes, wild tea trees develop deeper root systems that draw nutrients from the rich mountain soil, resulting in a more layered and complex flavor.

For generations, local tea artisans have carefully hand-plucked the golden-tipped leaves, preserving the integrity of the wild tea trees. The leaves are naturally withered, rolled, and oxidized using time-honored techniques, enhancing their rich, velvety character. The result is a tea with a full-bodied texture, delicate sugarcane sweetness, and lingering citrus notes that reflect the untouched beauty of Yunnan’s high-altitude terroir.

This rare and exceptional tea is a window into the history of Chinese tea craftsmanship. With every sip, you experience a connection to the ancient trees, the misty mountains, and the generations of tea makers who have passed down their knowledge through the ages.

Tea Origin

Tea Region | Yunnan, China
Cultivar | 凤庆大叶 (Fèngqìng Dàyè)
Processing | Hand-harvested, naturally withered, oxidized, and sun-dried
Harvest | Spring, 2024

How To Brew

Traditional Brew

Temperature
95°C
Weight
5g
Water
100ml
Time
20 sec · up to 8 steeps

Western Brew

Temperature
95°C
Weight
3g
Water
500ml
Time
3 min · up to 3 steeps