The 2026 Wild Ancient Tree Sun-Dried Black Tea is made from first-spring leaves of wild ancient tea trees growing in Yunnan's highland primeval forest, crafted by the traditional sun-dried red tea (shai hong) method — withering, rolling, full oxidation, then sun-dried instead of oven-fired. The dry leaf is dark and twisted with golden tips; brewed, a deep honey aroma settles at the bottom while lifted floral-fruity sweetness rises, the liquor glows golden-red, the mouthfeel is mellow and smooth with a pronounced sweetness, and the finish is long. Sun-drying keeps the leaf alive, so it slowly transforms in dry storage and grows mellower with age.

Picked in first spring 2026 from wild ancient-tree leaves in Yunnan, fully oxidized and then sun-dried. The sun-dried craft keeps the leaf active — honey and floral-fruity aromas intertwine, the body is soft and sweet, it is durable across many infusions and stores well, growing mellower with age.

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Shipped in an eco-friendly paper box or eco pouch, at random. If you have a special request, please note it in your order. We put more of our budget into tea quality; premium gift boxes are sold separately.

1. Warm the Wares

   Rinse the gaiwan and cups with boiling water to raise the temperature and clear the cold air, so the honey aroma releases more freely.

2. Add Leaves & Smell

   Put 3–5g of dry leaf into the gaiwan, give a few gentle shakes, and inhale the sun-dried honey and floral-fruity fragrance that rises to meet you.

3. Rinse & Awaken

   Pour 90–95°C water slowly along the inner wall, rinse once quickly and discard, waking the leaves and clearing surface dust.

4. Steep & Serve

   For the first three infusions, pour out in 5–8 seconds; add 5–10 seconds per later round, savoring the honey notes and the sweet, mellow aftertaste.