Black Tea Made from Wild Tea Growing Deep in the Mountains of Yunnan Province
Wild Black Tea is a strong black tea made from wild tea growing deep in the mountains of Yunnan Province. Wild tea refers to tea growing naturally in the mountains, untouched by human hands.
It is characterized by a honey-like sweet aroma, strong body, and profound richness unique to wild tea.
Rich in minerals, it improves blood circulation, making you feel warm and relaxed almost instantly.
Black Tea Made from Leaves Harvested from Wild Tea Trees
Wild tea trees refer to natural tea trees growing in remote mountain areas of Yunnan Province, not old trees over hundreds or thousands of years.
When we first introduced Wild Black Tea around 2013, black tea made from wild tea was very rare and difficult to obtain. However, by the 2020s, black tea made from wild tea became a kind of boom, and everyone started making wild black tea. Unfortunately, many of these teas have not been well-managed, resulting in an over-fermented, stuffy smell, or lacking top notes, leading to unsatisfactory quality.
Well-made Wild Black Tea should have a very complex aroma and a strong aftertaste with profound richness unique to wild tea. Depending on the water used to brew the tea, the aroma changes significantly. With the right water, it has a honey fragrance similar to Oriental Beauty tea.
What is Wild Tea?
Our wild tea is harvested from the mountain in Lincang, Yunnan Province. Wild tea refers to tea growing naturally in the mountains without any human intervention.
Almost every store or site specializing in Chinese pu-erh tea has "wild tea," but I would say that 90% of them are not wild tea but tea harvested from old tea trees cultivated by ethnic minorities near their village or in their tea garden.
True wild tea should grow in the mountains without any human care.
Deliciousness of Wild Vegetables
In spring, Japanese people often eat wild vegetables, which are very tasty. Cultivated vegetables taste completely different from those grown in the mountains even those they are replanted.
The sweetness is particularly notable. Wild tea is very sweet, like wild vegetables harvested from the mountains, leaving a sweet aftertaste in the throat.
I have never tasted such a mellow and sweet tea in my life. Wild Black Tea is one of the strongest teas sold by HOJO, making you feel tea intoxication immediately after drinking.
It warms your body instantly, making you feel relaxed right away.
Grape-Like Aroma
While many wild teas are bitter and cater to enthusiasts, Wild Black Tea is an exception.
Like wild vegetables that vary in bitterness, wild tea flavors vary by tree. The Ai Lao Shan wild tea sold last year was slightly bitter.
In contrast, Wild Black Tea has no bitterness. It has a strong woody aroma, and after drinking, a faint aroma of wild grapes or dried apricots lingers.
Additionally, this tea has a smoky aroma. Interestingly, the smoky aroma present before drinking disappears in the mouth.
I carefully selected teas from nearly 20 different wild tea regions to find non-bitter teas.
Tea Loved by Children
My children also love this tea.
Good tea is rich in iron, similar in nature to human body fluids and breast milk.
Although the aroma doesn't seem suitable for children, when brewed, they often say, "It has a strong flavor and is delicious."
They repeatedly ask for refills, and by the time they finish drinking, their faces are flushed and their bodies are very warm.
Rich in iron, it is said to be good for modern people who are often iron-deficient.
How is Wild Tea Different from Regular Tea?
Wild tea grows amidst fierce competition with other plants. In the dim forest, tea leaves strive to reach sunlight.
As a result, the tea tree only has leaves at the top where it receives sunlight. Despite the tree's size, the few leaves contain a high concentration of minerals.
Without pruning or fertilizers, the wild tea tree grows very slowly, resulting in small, dense cells that produce rich flavors like freshly harvested wild vegetables.
Rich in iron, it is also beneficial for those who need iron. Wild tea leaves are characteristically brownish, even when fresh.
The above photo shows tea trees hundreds of years old. High-quality raw pu-erh tea is made from such old trees.
However, these old trees are not wild tea. They are old and high-quality tea leaves, but they are classified as "cultivated tea."
This is a wild tea tree growing deep in the mountains, a few hours' walk from the nearest village.
Wild tea grows at altitudes around 2000m and above, with trees ranging from young to over 1000 years old. The buds stretch upwards, seeking sunlight.
Video of Wild Tea Exploration
This video shows my wild tea exploration, giving you a better understanding of wild tea.
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