“Thank you to Mackie for this sample. I think it was 2016 (could have been 2015 harvest?) This is a really nice everyday drinker. Smooth, very flavourful, no hint of bitterness. There are no...” Read full tasting note
“I’ve yet to sample any Yancha or Taiwanese black teas, so I can’t honestly say I taste their influence, even if there are similarities in production between these styles and the tea presently under...” Read full tasting note
“Lovely tea, as I expected from these Chinese blacks. The dry leaf smells like grapes and cranberries, and at this point I’m hoping I’ll finally be able to taste the fruitiness of a black tea that...” Read full tasting note
“This tea is very pleasant. Super smooth, with sweetness that reminds of nectar or fruit. But also with a satisfying richness . . . I would buy this tea again, it is unique and delightful!” Read full tasting note
“High Mountain Red” Ai Lao Mountain Black Tea
High mountain tea grow at 2000 meters on Ai Lao Shan in Zhenyuan area of Simao. Picked and processed only from the first flush of spring this black tea is lightly oxidized and processed similiar to Taiwanese black tea or Wu Yi Rock tea. There is a still a greenish tinge left to the leaves! The brewed tea is rich and thick with hints of dried Longan fruit with a protracted mouth feeling!
The tea is grown at almost 2000 meters making it one of the highest black teas we offer. Mr. Guo was born and raised in central Taiwan and his father had a black tea factory there. Mr Guo, traveled to Thailand and eventually decided on Yunnan. He was always a big Pu-erh tea fan and decided to spend time learning about Ai Lao area pu-erh since it’s one of the remotest and untouched places in all Yunnan. He met many local pu-erh growers and worked with one in particular (Mr. Feng) to introduce a Taiwanese style processing which marries black tea and oolong in a sweet and fruity style!
March 2016 harvest!
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