SPECIAL LOCAL TEA - SOUR TEA

Tea: Sour Tea （130year tree）

Characteristics: Sour Plum, Fresh Green Olive, Sour Tamarind

Tasting notes:

This tea is truly extraordinary.

As someone who’s long been a devotee of Wuyi Rock Tea, my first sip of this sour tea took me by surprise—it was sharp with sourness and astringency. But in just about five seconds, a unique, delicate sweetness spread across my entire palate. That initial tart and astringent note even brought back memories of the tamarind drinks I used to have as a child.

Yet its tamarind-like sourness and astringency give way instantly to an extraordinary sweetness—one that makes your entire mouth water, releasing a unique fruity sweetness that’s simply magical. It transforms the whole palate into a delightful experience, and this comforting sweetness lingers all the way down to your throat, wrapping it in a gentle pleasantness.

What’s more, as our mentor told us, this tea contains an extremely low level of caffeine. It’s even soothing for an upset stomach—and it opens up an entirely new perspective on Chinese tea for you.

Brewing Guide

1. Gaiwan Method (for Oolong-style brewing): Add 7.5g tea to 110ml boiling water, brew as traditional oolong tea (yields about 8 infusions).

2. Steeping Method: Add 5g tea to 110ml boiling water, steep for 3-5 minutes, add a pinch of salt.

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