Xiu Lin Wu Hao Gushu Raw Pu-erh Tea is harvested from mountains deep in Lincang, accessible by an 8-10 hour drive. The tea leaves used in this product are known as 'Wu Hao' among farmers, as they are dark and covered in fine hairs. However, when brewed, the leaves turn a yellowish hue, a sign that the tea has grown naturally. This tea has a rich, full-bodied character.
This tea's flavor immediately sinks into the throat upon sipping, releasing a gentle sweetness that spreads gradually. The lingering sweetness remains in the throat, allowing you to enjoy the flavor long after finishing your cup. Xiu Lin Wu Hao Gushu Raw Pu-erh Tea was discovered in a producer’s warehouse in Lincang. While selecting tea from 2012, this particular tea was presented as "a good tea from last year." The depth of the flavor was astonishing when evaluated, and upon tasting. It has hinted at a faint honey fragrance.
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In Yunnan Province, old tea trees are owned by ethnic minorities.
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A giant tea tree growing beside an ethnic minority's house
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This tea is produced by ethnic minorities using the most traditional and primitive method of pan frying over a wood fire, which imparts a smoky character similar to Scotch whisky.
Focus on Sourcing Naturally Cultivated Tea
Since 2010, we have been visiting Yunnan Province every spring. Over the years, we have built connections with many famous tea regions. However, our focus is not on a region's fame, but rather on tea with transparency and a long-lasting aftertaste. To achieve this, we focus on remote mountain villages, selecting tea gardens with ancient tea tree, high altitudes, and no fertilizers, sourcing through unique logistics channels. For more details, please visit the following page.
In Yunnan, teas claiming to be from famous regions are produced in thousands of locations, using leaves from other areas, and can be found everywhere—from airports and convenience stores to supermarkets.
What complicates matters is the surprising phenomenon where imitation teas made from leaves in remote areas are of higher quality than the genuine articles. This is especially common with Pu-erh teas from Lincang, and it is a well-known fact among professionals involved in sourcing locally. For more details, please visit the following page.
In Yunnan Province, there are long-established brands like Dayi and Zhongcha. These brands are renowned because their teas produced before 1990 are highly valued.
So, why are these older teas considered special? Many people assume it's due to long aging, but in reality, the tea leaves used at that time were naturally grown without fertilizers, resulting in their superior quality.
Therefore, even if current teas are aged for a long time, they will not reach the same quality. For more information, please visit the following page.
