Yunnan White Tea (50g)

€19,00
By HOJO
Type

White Tea from Lincang, Yunnan

Ancient Tree: from lower altitude but in average older material (tree age average 200 years)

High Mountain: comes from highest altitude but in average younger trees

This unique White tea is sourced by Akira Hojo, He collaborates with a family of tea producers in a remote village in southwestern Lincang, located at around 1800-2300 meters elevation. They have inherited and cultivated numerous ancient tea gardens passed down through generations. Formerly, they sold fresh leaves to nearby factories as raw material. When he discovered them in 2018 during his search for naturally farmed tea gardens, he saw great potential in their land and legacy. Since then, he has supported them with guidance on facility design, processing techniques, and management practices. Today, they produce white tea exclusively under his supervision.

Origin: Lincang, Yunnan, China

Harvest: Spring 2024

Taste: Muscatel Grapes, Floral, Silky, Honey-like Puerh qualitites in later infusions

This tea is perfect for vacuuming aging and will develop a more intense flavour profile when aged without oxygen.

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Akira Hojo

Japanese tea sourcer and curator specializing in Yunnan white teas from natural and wild gardens. The Leaves are sourced from centuries-old Camellia sinensis and Camellia taliensis trees in Yunnan's high-altitude regions, including the Gu Shu Yinzhen and Ancient Tree White Tea.

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Yunnan

(Yunnan, China )

Natural Tea Gardens

Yunnan is widely recognized as the cradle of tea culture, where the earliest tea consumption began over 5,000 years ago. The region is home to ancient tea trees, some over 3,000 years old, thriving in biodiverse forests. Indigenous communities like the Bulang and Dai have cultivated and preserved these tea traditions for centuries, producing teas that reflect the rich terroir and heritage of the land.