Origin
China
Asia
Caffeine Level (mg/1g)
Description
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Description
First Harvest Wild Red Buds – Rare Yunnan Black Tea from Ancient Wild TreesFirst Harvest Wild Red Buds is a rare and captivating black tea that embodies the untamed beauty and deep-rooted tea heritage of Yunnan's ancient forests. It's harvested from wild, 100-year-old tea trees growing at elevations over 1, 800 meters in the remote borderlands of southwestern China near Myanmar, and it offers an unforgettable tasting experience rich with complexity, nuance and authenticity. Each spring, as the mist rises through the high mountain forests, skilled tea foragers climb three-meter ladders to hand-pick only the very first tender buds from these old-growth wild trees. This labor-intensive process yields only a tiny amount of tea, making it an incredibly scarce and treasured micro-lot. Tasting Notes
Why You'll Love ItEach sip tells a story of altitude, age and untouched wilderness. This is a black tea for connoisseurs — refined, naturally sweet and never harsh.
How to EnjoyBrew it gongfu-style in a gaiwan or small teapot and enjoy multiple infusions to discover its evolving layers. Savor it plain to appreciate its natural honeyed sweetness. It makes an exceptional gift for serious tea lovers. Wild, rare and exquisitely refined, First Harvest Wild Red Buds is a true treasure of Yunnan's ancient forests. |
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Our tea bags are made from PLA (polylactic acid), a bioplastic made from plant starch — most often corn, sometimes cassava, beets or sugarcane. Because it’s made from starch, it’s considered much safer for use with food and drink.
- BPA- and phthalate-free — no endocrine disruptors in your cup
- Petroleum-free and non-toxic
- Compostable and recyclable
Make it your kind of cup
ready, set, steep.
A great starting point. Adjust the strength to suit your taste.
- 011-1.5 TSP or 1 BAGScoop your leavesAdd tea to a roomy infuser or teapot.
- 0295°C200mlJust add waterPour water over the leaves at the suggested temperature.
- 033 - 4 minGive it a momentLet the tea steep, then remove the leaves.
- 04Your perfect cupSip and enjoyTaste it plain first, then make it your own.
- 01Double the leavesMake it boldUse twice your usual tea amount for a concentrated infusion.
- 0295°C200mlBrew it hotPour hot water over the leaves.
- 033 - 4 minSteep, then strainRemove the leaves after brewing.
- 04Pour over iceCool things downFill a heat-safe glass to the top with ice and pour the hot tea straight over it — the melting ice brings it to the right strength.
A little steeping tipUse freshly boiled water and keep an eye on the clock: steeping past the suggested time brings out a drier, more astringent cup.
A fresh way to enjoy itSweeten while the tea is still hot so it dissolves. For a smoother, mellower glass, try cold brew: leaves in cold water in the fridge for 6–8 hours.
Details
Preparation:
Use 1-1.5 TSP or 1 BAG per 200ml of water at 95°C and steep for 3-4 min.
Ingredients:
Black tea
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