The downy white buds of jasmine-scented wild white tea

Wild tea trees growing high in the mountains

Jasmine-scented wild white tea lifted on a scoop

Jasmine Wild White Tea Bud茉莉野生白芽茶

Name: Jasmine Wild White Tea Bud
Brand: HOJO Tea
SKU: s07cc
Price: 10.0 USD
Availability: InStock

SKU: s07cc

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An original jasmine tea based on our Wild White Bud, made from wild Camellia assamica var. dehungensis. A bright aroma like a herbal or flower tea, with an aftertaste that spreads through the body.

The World's First Jasmine Tea from Wild White Buds

HOJO has a lineup that includes a white tea called "Wild White Tea Bud". This is a white tea made from wild tea buds, featuring a distinctive flavor, long-lasting aftertaste, and soft flavor. While sourcing this tea this year, I thought, "Wouldn't it be delicious if this tea were processed into jasmine tea?" So, as an experiment, I transferred a portion of the wild white buds sourced in spring in Yunnan Province to a jasmine tea factory in Guangxi Region and entrusted them with the processing. The jasmine tea was processed using fresh jasmine flowers. The idea of processing wild white buds into jasmine tea had never been thought of before, making this a new and unique attempt.

Pale downy tea buds in a metal scoop

Wild Tea Growing in High Mountains

The wild white tea bud is made from a type of wild tea called Camellia Assamica Dehongensis. This tea grows widely at altitudes of 2000-2400m in the southwestern part of Yunnan Province and is often seen in the mountains, especially in bushy areas. Although it is labeled as wild, there are many "white bud teas" produced in tea gardens that are also marketed as wild teas, so care is needed. Cultivated teas generally have a shorter aftertaste and lack depth in flavor.

Tea branches with green leaves and reddish new shoots Tea tree foliage with green and brown leaves

A Gorgeous Flavor Like Herbal Tea or Flower Tea

When making typical jasmine tea, a green tea base with a mild flavor is selected to emphasize the jasmine scent. This allows the jasmine flower aroma to stand out. On the other hand, wild white tea buds have a unique flavor similar to fresh cloves. However, I hoped that the unique flavor of the wild white tea buds would blend well with the jasmine aroma. In fact, Jasmine Wild White Tea Bud turned out to have the exact flavor I had imagined. The jasmine flower scent mellowed the unique flavor of the wild white tea buds, creating a very interesting flavor reminiscent of herbal tea or flower tea. The high mineral content of the wild white tea buds results in a very dense flavor, a very rich aftertaste, and a flavor that permeates the body.

Pale tea buds arranged in a circle on a white background
Of course, it is also very delicious as a cold brew.

About this tea

Origin: Leaf from south-western Yunnan; scented in Guangxi, China
Altitude: 2000-2400m
Cultivation: Wild; natural tree form (tall-tree form)
Cultivar: Camellia assamica var. dehongensis (wild species)
Plucking: Hand-plucked
Harvest season: First spring flush
Processing: Scented six times with fresh jasmine flowers
Sourcing: We visit the growing regions frequently and buy directly from the producers

For more on this tea's origin, processing, and brewing, see What Is White Tea? Processing, Types, and How to Brew It, What is Wild Tea?.

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