Plum Aroma Ancient Tree Black Tea

Crafted by China’s top tea masters;

Growed in red earth soil;

A delicate plum fragrance with subtle cypress aroma;

Menthol-like coolness unique to top-tier, pristine ecological tea;

Can be brewed up to 15 times = $0.51 per cup

Why this tea?

Sourced from the misty mountains of Pu’er City, Yunnan, at an elevation of 1,800 meters, this tea grows in a unique geological environment. The mountains and soil here are composed mainly of red earth, a terrain highly prone to landslides. The only roads leading into the mountains are often blocked, making the area even more secluded than Iceland—there are no highways, and many sections can only be reached on foot. Yet it is precisely this rare terrain and soil that give the tea its remarkable sweetness and smoothness. The climate here is extremely humid and not well-suited for long-term human habitation, leaving the land in a near-primordial forest state. With minimal human interference and absolutely no use of pesticides or fertilizers, the tea is allowed to express its purest, most extraordinary character.

The tea you’re browsing now is crafted by China’s top tea masters, who hand-selected leaves from ancient tea gardens in this forest, planted between 1854 and 1930, harvesting one bud with two leaves—the mark of premium quality.

What’s the taste?

A delicate plum fragrance rises from the cup, influenced by the scattered cypress trees in the garden. These trees grow incredibly slowly and are traditionally considered sacred in China, believed to connect with the divine. Legend has it that birds sowed their seeds hundreds of years ago in this magical soil. A careful sip reveals a subtle cypress aroma, and a deep inhale brings the menthol-like coolness unique to top-tier, pristine ecological tea—a sensation impossible to find in tea bags or industrially processed teas.

Black Tea or Red Tea?

In Western countries, what is commonly known as “black tea” is in fact more authentically referred to as “red tea” in China. The earliest record dates to the early 17th century, when it was accidentally discovered due to a failed processing attempt. In 1610, the Dutch East India Company first brought Chinese black tea to Europe, where it was initially sold in pharmacies as an exotic remedy from the East.

In 1662, when the Portuguese princess Catherine of Braganza married King Charles II of England, her dowry included Chinese black tea. From then on, tea drinking became fashionable within the English royal court and gradually evolved into a symbol of prestige among the British upper class.

Tasting this tea, you can experience a dialogue between nature and humanity, as well as a glimpse of royal leisure. On a sunny or rainy afternoon, paired with your favorite dessert, it delivers a complex, refined pleasure that only top-quality whole-leaf tea can provide.