China: Ai Lao Shan Wild

Ai Lao Shan Wild Black Tea.

Hand picked from the high elevations of Ai Lao Shan in Yunnan, this mountain-grown black tea reflects the clarity and depth of its forested origin. Cool nights and mist-laden mornings slow leaf development, concentrating sweetness and aromatics in the young spring harvest.

The cup opens with notes of honey and baked sweet potato, followed by soft malt and a gentle floral lift. A smooth, rounded body carries subtle mineral undertones, finishing clean with lasting warmth.

Balanced, expressive, and quietly powerful, Ai Lao Shan black tea captures the character of high-altitude Yunnan terroir in every infusion.

Origin: Ai Lao Mountains, Yunnan, China

Elevation: 2000 feet

Cultivar: Da Shu, Wild ancient tree varietals

Flavor Profile: Honeyed and warmly sweet with notes of baked sweet potato, malted grain, dried longan, and soft caramel, this medium-to-full-bodied tea offers a smooth, rounded mouthfeel and finishes clean with a lingering mineral warmth.

Preparation: 3g tea, 100°C /212°F, 150ml 5oz water, 2 minutes

For the best-tasting tea, use high-quality or filtered water