DaXueShan Wild White Tea (40g)

€29,00
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Da Xue Shan Wild White Tea (Camellia taliensis)
Harvested from wild, naturally growing Camellia taliensis trees in remote Yunnan mountains, this white tea is exceptionally rare and in high demand. In 2021, an unusually dry season reduced yields by over 50%, making sourcing even more competitive. Thanks to close partnerships with local tea foragers and producers, a small batch was secured and crafted with great care following Akira Hojo’s production standards.

This tea offers a rich, layered profile with notes of . As it ages, it deepens into flavors reminiscent of raw honey and dried apricot.
Excellent brewed hot or cold — cold infusions reveal a fresh, sweet character with a long, clean finish.

Origin: DaXueShan, Lincang, Yunnan, China

Harvest: Spring 2023 / Spring 2024

Taste: Fresh grapes, herbs, and figs, lifted by a hint of citrus

This tea is perfect for vacuuming aging and will deepen into flavors reminiscent of raw honey and dried apricot. Excellent brewed hot or cold — cold infusions reveal a fresh, sweet character with a long, clean finish.

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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.