Wild Ancient Tree Honey-Sweet Red Buds

Growing Environment
Harvested from wild ancient tea trees thriving above 1,600 meters in the pristine forests of Yunnan, these tea plants grow symbiotically with native vegetation, nourished by natural leaf litter compost. Perennial mist and significant day-night temperature variations enrich the tea buds with concentrated essence. The trees are naturally nibbled by green leafhoppers, inspiring a unique honeyed aroma—all without pesticide intervention, purely shaped by nature.

Traditional Craftsmanship
Strictly adhering to national standards, we handpick early spring single buds. Using time-honored methods, the leaves undergo withering and low-temperature slow fermentation in cedarwood boxes for 72 hours, preserving the buds’ vitality. They are then lightly roasted in bamboo trays over a gentle fire, resulting in tea buds with a glossy purple-red exterior and hidden golden tips—neat, upright, and elegant like pine needles.

Flavor Profile

• Dry Leaves: Purple-gold hue, uniform and tidy like hairpins

• Aroma: Prominent honeyed sweetness upon brewing, with subtle wild herbal notes and a distinct leafhopper-induced honey undertone

• Liquid: Golden-amber and translucent, with a luminous, coating texture

• Taste:
  → Initial sip: clean and sweet, like mountain spring water, with a refreshing minty coolness on the tongue
  → Mid-palate: sweet and brisk, intertwined with a subtle fruity acidity reminiscent of green plums dipped in honey
  → Lingering finish: enduring honeyed aroma, like the warm aftertaste of wild honeycomb
  → Remains flavorful even after seven infusions, retaining the woody sweetness characteristic of ancient tea trees

Brewing Suggestions
Use 95°C mountain spring water. Start with a 30-second rinse to "awaken the tea," then steep briefly for subsequent infusions. Ideal for morning clarity or an afternoon refreshment, its enduring warmth and sweetness offer a gentle yet profound experience—like a walk through an ancient rainforest, savoring the wild, sweet gifts of nature.