Modern High Mountain Tea Gardens

Introduction:
This Da Hong Pao tea is carefully selected from the autumn harvest of 2023, plucked from high-altitude tea gardens in Wuyi Mountain, Fujian, at elevations exceeding 400 meters. The exceptional growing conditions impart a rich, robust flavor and complex layers of taste. The plucking standard of one bud and two leaves ensures a full-bodied, sweet aftertaste, with a pronounced fruity aroma and a distinct "rock essence" (Yan Yun).

Reasons to Recommend:

• Rich History: With over 700 years of history, Da Hong Pao is regarded as the premier tea among scholars and literati.
• Core Production Area: Grown in the heart of Wuyi Mountain, Fujian, where the average annual temperature ranges from 16°C to 25°C, the frost-free period lasts 253-272 days, and annual rainfall is around 2000 mm. The acidic red soil, rich in organic matter and minerals, contributes to the unique flavor profile of Da Hong Pao tea trees.
• High-Altitude Tea Gardens: This tea is cultivated in high-altitude gardens in Wuyi Mountain, where the superior climate enhances the tea's richness, delivering a fuller, sweeter aftertaste and a more intense, lingering aroma with a pronounced "rock essence."
• Unique Roasting Process: Premium tea leaves are slowly roasted under gentle heat, developing a sweet fragrance with a subtle smoky undertone.

Oxidation Level: 50%-60%
Roasting Level: Full roast
Tea Garden Soil: Yellow soil
Master Blender: [Name of Master Blender, if available]
Processing Time: Autumn 2023
Best Before Date: 36 months
Tea Variety: Da Hong Pao Blend

Introduction:
This Tieguanyin tea is meticulously selected from the finest spring harvest of 2024. Sourced from high-altitude tea gardens in Anxi, Fujian (the most authentic origin), at an elevation of approximately 600 meters, the superior climatic conditions impart a mellow flavor and rich, layered complexity to the tea. The plucking standard of one bud and two leaves ensures a smooth, buttery texture, reminiscent of sipping on a cup of radiant spring blossoms, with orchid-like floral notes and a refreshing, crisp aroma.

Reasons to Recommend:

• A Renowned Chinese Tea: Anxi Tieguanyin, originating around 1725, is one of China's top ten famous teas. On May 22, 2023, Anxi Tieguanyin was awarded the "Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems" certificate.
• Authentic Origin: Grown in Anxi, Fujian, where the mountainous terrain and misty climate create an average annual temperature of 15-18°C, a frost-free period of 260-324 days, and annual rainfall of 1700-1900mm. The relative humidity exceeds 78%. The acidic red soil, rich in organic matter and minerals, contributes to the unique flavor profile of Tieguanyin tea trees.
• High-Altitude Tea Gardens: Compared to other Tieguanyin teas, this one is cultivated in high-altitude gardens in Anxi, where the exceptional climate enhances the tea's richness, delivering a smoother, sweeter aftertaste and a more intense aroma.

Oxidation Level: 10%-20%
Roasting Level: Light roast
Tea Garden Soil: Red soil
Processing Time: Spring 2024
Best Before Date: 24 months
Tea Variety: Tieguanyin

Introduction:
This Yunnan black tea is carefully selected from the spring harvest of 2024. Plucked from high-altitude tea gardens in Fengqing County, Yunnan, at elevations of approximately 1600 meters, the exceptional growing conditions impart a rich, robust flavor and complex layers of taste. The plucking standard of one bud and two leaves ensures a smooth, full-bodied texture, with notes of caramel, malt, and honey.

Reasons to Recommend:

• Core Production Area: Grown in Fengshan Town, Fengqing County, Yunnan, where the average annual temperature ranges from 18°C to 22°C, with significant daily temperature variations. The annual precipitation is 1200-1700 mm, characterized by a climate where "morning and evening mists blanket the land on clear days, and clouds shroud the mountains on rainy days."
• A National Gift: In 1986, Queen Elizabeth II was presented with Yunnan black tea as a national gift during her visit to China.
• Unique Tea Variety: Sourced from the large-leaf tea trees of Yunnan, known for their rich, enduring flavor and high tolerance for multiple infusions. The large-leaf variety has a longer growth cycle (2-3 years), with large, pointed leaves that contain higher levels of water extract and other compounds.
• High-Mountain Tea Gardens: Since ancient times, high mountains shrouded in mist have produced premium teas. This tea thrives in such environments, where lush vegetation and organic-rich soil, combined with extreme daily temperature fluctuations, enhance the accumulation of flavorful compounds in the leaves.

Oxidation Level: Fully oxidized
Roasting Level: None
Tea Garden Soil: Yellow soil
Processing Time: Spring 2024
Best Before Date: 24 months
Tea Variety: Yunnan Big Leaf

Introduction:
This Yingde black tea is meticulously selected from the spring harvest of 2023. Plucked from high-altitude tea gardens in Yinghong Town, Guangdong, at elevations of approximately 200 meters, the exceptional growing conditions impart a smooth texture and rich, layered flavors. The plucking standard of primarily one bud and two leaves ensures a full-bodied, velvety taste, with notes of caramel and cocoa, satisfying the palates of black tea enthusiasts.

Reasons to Recommend:

• A Renowned Chinese Tea: Recognized as a world-class high-aroma black tea, Yingde black tea was awarded the title of the world's finest high-aroma black tea by the International Tea Committee in 2019.
• Core Production Area: Grown in Yingde City, Guangdong, where the average annual temperature is 20.7°C, annual rainfall is 1876.8 mm, average relative humidity is 79%, and the frost-free period lasts 316.7 days. The fertile acidic red soil, rich in organic matter and nitrogen, contributes to the tea's exceptional quality.
• Tea for Diplomatic Occasions: On April 7, 2023, French President Emmanuel Macron visited Guangzhou and was served Yingde black tea during a tea ceremony at the Songyuan Hotel, highlighting its status as a prestigious Guangdong tea.
• Unique Aroma: Yingde black tea is crafted from the fresh leaves of Yunnan large-leaf tea trees and Fenghuang Shuixian tea trees (known for their high aroma). This combination results in a robust flavor and intense fragrance.

Oxidation Level: High
Roasting Level: None
Tea Garden Soil: Lateritic red soil
Processing Time: Spring 2023
Best Before Date: 24 months
Tea Variety: Yinghong No. 9