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[2025.07.31]
2025 Da Xue Shan Wild White Tea Now Available from Yunnan

The 2025 harvest of Da Xue Shan Wild White Tea is now available. Crafted from truly wild Camellia taliensis trees growing naturally in the high-altitude forests of Yunnan, this tea offers a purity and character unique to its origin. This year’s unusually dry climate during the withering season was ideal, resulting in a floral and …

[2025.01.28]
Why Do Some Teas Taste Astringent? Exploring the Causes and Mechanisms of Astringency

Tea can range from having no noticeable astringency to possessing a very strong one. What causes this astringency? This article explores the causes and mechanisms behind astringency in tea. Causes of Astringency Astringency arises from the binding of tea components to proteins in the oral cavity, creating a sensation of tightness or dryness. The tongue …

[2025.01.21]
The Impact of Heat Sources on Tea Flavor

It is widely recognized that the material of a kettle plays an important role in shaping the taste of water for brewing tea. Yet, an often overlooked but equally significant factor is the type of heat source used to boil the water. Different heat sources, whether gas, electric, charcoal, or wood fire, can impart distinct …

[2024.10.31]
New Release of High Mountain White Tea

We are pleased to introduce our High Mountain White Tea, sourced from a unique tea garden with two key features: 1. Located at an altitude of 2200-2300m2. Completely wild and untended The ideal natural conditions of this garden result in tea of exceptional quality, offering a pure and gentle, nourishing taste. High Altitude and Wild …

[2024.08.14]
New Release of Da Xue Shan Wild White Tea 2024

 We have released the 2024 Da Xue Shan Wild White Tea Loose Leaf. This tea was produced under our direct supervision during our stay in Yunnan Province, ensuring meticulous production management on site. Definition of Wild Tea in Yunnan Province People in Yunnan strongly associate Camellia taliensis with wild tea, regardless of where it is …

[2024.06.01]
New Release of Wild Pu-erh Jasmine Pearl

Out of curiosity, we decided to create a jasmine tea based on Da Xue Shan Wild Raw Tea. This resulted in an exceptionally rare tea, not only in Japan but also in China. Custom Production Network for Jasmine Tea At our store, we source various types of base teas from different regions during the spring. …

[2024.05.13]
2024 Overview: Our Yunnan White Tea Quality, Process, and Weather Insights

One of the teas we’ve been focusing on in Yunnan Province is white tea. Historically white tea has been produced in both Fujian Province and Yunnan Province for a long time. While white tea from Fujian Province is well-managed during processing, we are dissatisfied with the quality of the raw materials due to the use …

[2024.05.07]
Yunnan’s Hospitality Culture: Expressed Through Meals

In China, as a form of greeting, it’s common to say “你吃饭了吗？” which means “Have you eaten?” However, in Yunnan Province, the phrase “吃饭” is often used in various situations, more like “Eat, eat,” serving as an invitation to share a meal. Yet, with prolonged exposure to Yunnan, one comes to understand that these meal …

[2024.04.28]
In Search of Wild Tea: Exploring Mountain Villages in Southwest Lincang, Yunnan

We are currently sourcing tea in the southwestern part of Lincang City, Yunnan Province. One of the crucial products for us is wild tea. While tea processing is important, securing the raw materials poses the biggest challenge. Recently, we received information about a new location where wild tea supposedly grows. To verify this, we visited …

[2024.04.22]
New Release of Anxi Traditional Oolong

Anxi, located in Fujian province, China, is celebrated for its Tie Guan Yin tea. However, the Traditional Anxi Oolong from this region boasts a unique fruity aroma, distinguishing it from Tie Guan Yin. Anxi: A Renowned Hub for Oolong Tea Production in China Fujian Province, renowned for its rich tea heritage, boasts several prominent tea-producing …

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New Release of High Mountain White Tea
We are pleased to introduce our High Mountain White Tea, sourced from a unique tea garden with two key features: 1. Located at an altitude of 2200-2300m2. Completely wild and untended The ideal natural conditions of this garden result in tea of exceptional quality, offering a pure and gentle, nourishing taste. High Altitude and Wild …
New Release of Da Xue Shan Wild White Tea 2024
 We have released the 2024 Da Xue Shan Wild White Tea Loose Leaf. This tea was produced under our direct supervision during our stay in Yunnan Province, ensuring meticulous production management on site. Definition of Wild Tea in Yunnan Province People in Yunnan strongly associate Camellia taliensis with wild tea, regardless of where it is …

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