Historically, teas produced on Mount Mengding were highly prized. There were even times when they could only be supplied to the imperial court. According to legend, a Taoist monk was the first to plant the shrubs he found in the forest and began to prune and cultivate them.
While wandering the mountain, we met a family of tea growers spanning several generations. To this day, the grandfather is responsible for the first harvest, performing the most crucial steps himself. We are pleased to be offering you this exciting green tea.
Its name is 甘露 (gan lu), meaning “sweet dew.” Compared to other green teas, this tea is famous for its gently warming effect. After brewing, it’s worth admiring the beautiful, very small fresh buds and leaves.
It was harvested in the first days of the spring harvest, before Qing Ming, at an altitude of 1,100 meters, from 30- to 50-year-old bushes. In the highest areas of the mountain, harvesting takes place 10 to 12 days later, as it is cold at night and the plants grow more slowly.
