Ancient tree black tea differs notably from traditional Dianhong, with dark, slender leaves that don’t show white tips but have purplish-red buds. The leaves are glossy, and the dry leaves have a mild fruity aroma.
- Brand: Ting Ling Forest Tea
- Product Name: Ancient Tree Black Tea
- Specifications: canned, 70g/250g/500g
- Process: Fengqing Dianhong loose tea
- Origin: Lincang, Yunnan, China
- Flavor: High floral aroma, like a pool of clear honey
- Harvest Date: Current year spring
Natural Growth Wildness
Naturally grown, unpruned ancient tree red tea lacks bud heads and may have some red leaves, also known as “red storage” or “red shell.” The leaves are complete, their form untamed, highlighting their wild nature.
Honey-sweet, Mellow, with Wild Floral Aroma
The clear, transparent tea soup, like clear honey, has a high concentration of floral and fruity aromas. Adding water releases an aroma that amazes all around, and a closer sniff at the bottom of the cup reveals an enchanting fragrance, intoxicating one with its wild mountain essence, sweet and smooth, with a distinct fruity fragrance that lingers long.
A Pool of Clear Honey in a Flower Pond
The enchanting fragrance is unrestrainedly wild, originating from the deep mountains, with a wild and unyielding charm and a long ancient rhythm. It is a pool of clear honey in a flower pond, far removed from the mundane world, hidden deep in the mountains. If one is tired of the genteel and elegant red teas, why not try the ancient tree red tea?
Versatile Brewing Methods
- The first brew should be discarded to cleanse and awaken the teapot;
Can be brewed in a gaiwan (Chinese lidded tea bowl) or a thermos with boiling water;
(The first infusion should be around 10-20 seconds, allowing the tea leaves to fully soak and open, start drinking from the second brew) - Spring water is recommended for brewing, with a water temperature of 80-90 degrees Celsius;
- Pour boiling water and wait 5-8 seconds before serving the tea, with each subsequent infusion, the serving time gradually increases;
- No need to pry the tea, brewing is simple, and it is convenient to carry.
The tea maintains its softness even after long brews, rich in substances, steadily releasing, and after 15 brews, a heavy steep results in tailwater sweet as cane sugar, with lingering sweet notes.
Hidden in the deep forests and mountains, this tea carries the wild charm of floral fragrances. Chosen from the spring harvest of ancient trees in Fengqing, its alluring aroma is undeniably wild, deriving from the depths of the mountains with a timeless ancient charm.
Fengqing is renowned as the “World’s Township of Dianhong Tea.” Made from the large-leaf species of Fengqing, this Dianhong red tea boasts excellent quality, with a bright red color, a rich aroma, and a strong flavor, representing the finest among red teas.
“Fengqing Ancient Tree Red Tea” invites you to experience the flavor and wild charm of ancient tree red tea. Its aroma is deep and long-lasting, leaving a sweet fragrance that lingers in the mouth and clings to the cup. A sip of ancient tree red tea brings a sweet, mellow sensation that floods the senses, releasing a fragrance that is fresh and enduring. As it touches the lips, it captures the heart, making it unforgettable. This tea withstands many brews, maintaining its rich fragrance and sweetness even after numerous infusions.
The ‘Peak Red’ of Dianhong
Fengqing, located in the southwestern part of Yunnan, is known as the hometown of Dianhong tea and a station along the ancient Tea Horse Road. As the birthplace of Dianhong, Fengqing enjoys a mild climate, ample sunlight, diverse vegetation, and a rich ecological environment. This results in the ancient large-leaf trees in the region being rich in substances. The tea gardens are free from artificial interventions and management, and there are no pesticides or fertilizers used.
From the tea tree to the tea cup, a leaf that has braved the elements transforms from a solitary growth in the wild into a cup of exquisitely fragrant tea.
No Artificial Intervention, Ancient Tree Material
Fengqing red tea is crafted using traditional techniques combined with the ancient methods of Dianhong, preserving the original flavors through traditional handmade processes. From withering, rolling, fermenting, drying, cutting, screening, to enhancing fragrance, every bud and leaf accumulates the robust wildness of the mountains and the sweet taste of distant hills.
Glossy, Smooth, Plump, and Complete
Good tea is not afraid of being magnified, the details are clear, the leaf bottom is glossy, the veins are distinct, and the flexibility is good, possessing a durability not found in typical black teas.
